All Obituaries

Gary Glenn Boone of Magnolia, NC, passed from his earthly life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, while at Lower Care Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on March 23, 1960, he is the son of the late Elbert Ray and Louise Stroud Boone.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Doris Dixon and Elbert Kenneth “Buck” Boone. Left to cherish his memory are siblings—Joyce Jones and husband Jimmy of Clinton, Louise “Skeeter’ Holland of Turkey,...

Joseph Cleveland Herring III went to meet his heavenly father surrounded by his family September 7, 2023 after a brief illness.  J was born in Duplin County on June 16, 1952 to Joseph Cleveland Herring, Jr. and Ellen Fussell Herring. J grew up playing football, going to Topsail Island, surfing, and traveling. He joined the Army after college, then returned home to help his father run J.C. Herring and Son Machine Shop, which he later took over and ran for over thirty years. J met his...

Norman Ellis Hatchell (Norm) born on March 30, 1943, from Rose Hill, NC passed suddenly on September 4th, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.  He was the son of the late John Bryant and Ruth Edwards Hatchell and was preceded in death by 7 siblings. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 43 years Teresa Anna Ferrara.  His son Keith (Gina) from NJ. His son Howard (Hattie) from Maine. His daughter Normajean from NJ. Christopher (Heather) from NC. Also,...

Debra Kay Gavin Stokes of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the late evening of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, while at The Magnolia in Clinton, NC.  Born on March 10, 1955, she is the daughter of the late Thelma Hood Williams and Henry Lee Gavin II.  Also preceding her in death is a daughter--Kimberly Kay Stokes. Left to cherish her memory is her husband--Melvin Douglas Stokes, Sr; children--Douglas Stokes, Jr. and wife Amanda of Wallace, Christy Phan...

Emma Jean Greene Hanchey of Ocean Isle Beach, and formerly of Wallace, NC, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on the early morning of Tuesday, August 1, 2023, while at McLeod Health Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC.  Born on July 10, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Robert Edwin and Inez Yarbough Greene.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Jay Twilly Hanchey.  Left to cherish her memory are her children—Robert Carlos “Bobby”...

Rose Elenor Simpson Rivenbark of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the late afternoon of Tuesday, July 18, 2023 while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on December 18, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Thomas Atkins and Ida Mae Brinson Simpson.  She is also preceded in death by siblings—Harold Simpson, Charlie Simpson, Johnnie Simpson, Margie Bass, Patricia Penny, and Ione Melton; and a grandson—Thomas...

Allen Dearl Pierce of Willard, NC, departed his earthly life on Sunday, July 9, 2023, while at Wallace Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.  Born on June 24, 1943, he is the son of the late Almer and Irene Henderson Pierce.  Also preceding him in death are his wife--Gloria Jean Slack; a granddaughter—Tiffany Nicole Spell; and siblings—Thurman Pierce and James Earl Pierce. Left to cherish his memory are daughter—Michelle Ann Pierce Spell and husband Lenny of...

Lois Edgerton, whose love has guided and inspired three generations, died July 8, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. She was 92.  Born on Feb. 14, 1931, to Stephen Almond and Carmen Kirby Herring, Lois Carmen grew up with her brother, Gene Kirby in rural Duplin County, NC. She met Thomas Colston Edgerton in Wallace, NC and they were married July 5, 1952. She graduated with a degree in education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, then known as Women’s College.  Lois and...

Ray Bryant Cavenaugh of the Northeast community of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023, while at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on May 5, 1943, he is the son of the late Isaiah Tobe and Florence Cavenaugh Cavenaugh.  Also preceding him in death are siblings--Aubrey Cavenaugh, Bertie Gilbert, John David Cavenaugh, and Virgie Cavenaugh Profitt. Left to cherish his memory are his wife--Mary Lou Hatcher...

Regina Scott Gregory of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on the evening of Thursday, July 6, 2023, while at home, after a period of declining health.  Born in Duplin County on February 13, 1964, she is the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Jeanette Knowles Scott.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband—William Joseph Gregory; children—Kristy Scott Dail and husband Shane of Pin Hook, Billy Raymond Gregory and wife Britny of Warsaw, Heather Scott Carter...