All Obituaries

Lucy Jane Turner, 76, of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Friday, May 17, 2019, while at home in the Gardens of Rose Hill.  Born on October 28, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Joseph Otto and Clara Alice Kellum Turner.  She was also predeceased by her special friend Norwood Cummings.   Left to cherish her memory are her sister--Alice DeVane of Warsaw; brothers--Wayne D. Turner and wife Kate of Hawthorn, CA  and Steve H. Turner...

Douglas Rooks Murphy of Wallace, North Carolina left his earthly home on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2019 while a resident of North Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wilmington.  Born March 17, 1935, he was the son of the late James Repton and Lila Selma Rooks Murphy.  Also predeceasing him are his wife--Patricia Ann Murphy and brothers--Jimmy Rooks Murphy and Charles "Nelson" Murphy. Mr. Murphy is survived by a son--Mitchell "Mitch" Douglas...

Gracie Hall Cavenaugh departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on Sunday, May 5, 2019, while at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, NC.  Born on June 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy "Roy" Hall, Sr. and Flora Amelia Wrench Hall.  She was also predeceased by  her husband of sixty-seven years, Julious R. "J.R." Cavenaugh; brother and sister-in-law Lee Roy, Jr. and Mary Hall; sister and brother-in-law Frances and W. J. Faircloth;...

Betty Piner McGlohon went to be with her heavenly father on April 24, 2019, where she was surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Sally English Piner and Archie Henry Piner.  Betty is predeceased by three sisters and their husbands--Louise Southerland (Jim) of Chinquapin, NC; Mildred McPherson (Red) of Colonial Heights, VA and Pearl Courtney (Raymond) of Beaufort, NC. Her sister Doris Tosto resides in Burgaw, NC.  Also, Betty is predeceased by her...

Barbara Jane Shivar of Kinston, NC left her earthly life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 while at Caswell Center of Kinston.  Born on March 1, 1947,she is the daughter of the late John Ray and Lola Mae Brown Shivar.  She was also predeceased by her brother--Billy Shivar. Left to cherish her memory are siblings--Debbie Sorg and husband Mike of Wilmington, Helen Newbold and husband George of Richlands, John Shivar and wife Val of Wilmington, Laura Anderson and husband Doug of Wilmington, and...

Sarah Yvonne Boone Merritt of Magnolia, NC departed her earthly life on the evening of April 17, 2019 while at home.  Born on September 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Hall Boone and Martha Ann Ezzell Boone.  Also predeceasing her was her husband--Tom Watson Merritt and a son--Thomas Jefferson Merritt. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children--Claudia Lynette Rockwood of Magnolia, Steve Lance Merritt and wife Lisa of Winchester, VA, Christopher Brian...

Richard Allan Woford of Wallace, NC passed from this life on the early morning of Tuesday, April 16, 2019 while at home.  Born on May 28, 1954, he was the son of James Purdom and Catherine Margie Morris Woford of Lebanon , Kentucky.  He was predeceased by his father--James Purdom Woford and a sister--Theresa Ellen Woford Gootee. Left to cherish his memory are his wife--Linda Diann Woford of Wallace; mother--Catherine Margie Woford of Lebanon, KY; Melissa Grace Staub and husband...

Travis Gordon Gore of New Bern, and formerly of Pender County died on Sunday, April 14, 2019 while a resident of Pruitt Health Trent in New Bern.  He had been in declining health for a good while.  Born on December 11, 1963, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Gore, Sr. and Marie White Gore.   Surviving are his brother--Robert Lee "Bobby"  Gore, Jr. and wife Susan of Rose Hill; sister--Martha Kay Barnette and husband Allen of Chinquapin; niece--Maria Dail and...

Daisy G. Turner of Wallace, NC left her earthly home on April 12, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on May 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Si Valson and Lola Ward Garriss.  Also predeceasing her were her husband--Wilbur L. Turner; brothers—O. B. Garriss, Herbert Garriss, and Elvin Garriss; sister—Mary Lou Batts; brother-in-law—Robert Cornell; sisters-in-law—Luba Garriss, Mary Garriss, and Melrose...

Carey Maurice James of Harrells, NC left his earthly life on the early morning of April 10, 2019 while a resident of Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on June 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Maurice Aticus and Sarah Margaret Evans James.  Also predeceasing him in 2018 was his wife of fifty-four years, Iris Laylon Peterson James. Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughters--Debora J. West and husband Paul of Harrells & Pamela J. McLean...