All Obituaries

Clarence D. “C.D.” Futch, 79, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at NHRMC surrounded by his loving family. C.D. was born on March 11, 1940 to the late Archie Clarence Futch and Cora Lee Morgan Futch. He drove an 18 wheeler for Pilot Freight Carriers for 26 years. When he was younger, C.D. spent a lot of enjoyable hours fishing. He loved working in his yard and looking after the birds and squirrels. C.D. would often be found watching NASCAR or spending time...

     Willie Franklin Harts, 77, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, November 18, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      He was born July 26, 1942 in Pender County, the son of Wilbur Linwood and Annie Victoria Hale Harts.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hardin Harts and sisters, Amanda Harts Kosh, Vicky Harts Jonkheer, and Virginia Dare Harts...

     Mary Anne George, 73, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, November 17, 2019 at The Laurels of Pender.      She was born October 5, 1946 in Philippi, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Harry Gertsch and Mary Jane Hodapp Gertsch.      Mary Anne is survived by her husband, William “Bill” E. George III; sons, Charlie George, William George (Jenn), and Sam George; granddaughter Blair...

Ann Elizabeth Jongema, age 78, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.            She was born May 14, 1941 in Cumberland County, the daughter of the Linwood Lester and Maggie Lee Benson Wallace. In addition to her parents Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jongema; and grandson, Cody Forester.      Ann is survived by her daughters,...

       Michael Angel Treto, 41, beloved son, husband, daddy, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.         Michael was born January 11, 1978.  He passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2019 just after midnight at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.        Survivors include his high school sweetheart who was his loving wife for 17 years, Mindy Murray Treto;...

     William “Billy” Baxter Wells. 77, of Willard passed from his earthly life Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.      He was born March 4, 1942 in Pender County, the son of the late Baxter and Kathleen Garriss Wells.      Billy is survived by his son, Russell Wells (Raquel); daughter, Donna Heath (Jeff); sisters, Marilyn W. Boone (Robert), Shirley W. Padgett (Sherwood), and...

           Willie Herbert Wheeler, Jr., age 65, of Wallace passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, November 11, 2019 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.      He was born June 20, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late Willie Herbert Wheeler, Sr. and Isabell Turner Wheeler.      Willie is survived by his sisters, Ruth Mott and husband, Donald, Peggy Newkirk and husband, Donald,...

L. Lavonne Morgan, 82, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born on May 5, 1937, in Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Furman and Nola (Hall) Johnson. Lavonne is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Worrall and husband, Jim, Sharon Morgan Lewis and husband, Barry; her brother, Stacy G. Johnson; and her two grandchildren, Curtis J. Lewis and Kirby L. Lewis. In addition to her parents, Lavonne was also...

     Hubert Leon Woodcock, 86, of Atkinson passed gently from his earthly life Friday, November 8, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      He was born May 8, 1933 in Pender County, the son of Allie Carr Woodcock, Sr. and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. In addition to his parents Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne DeBose Woodcock; grandson, Lee Horrell; brothers, Allie Woodcock, Jr. and Roy Woodcock and wife Beth; sisters, Eula W....

Jeridith Paul Blanton, 44, of Teachey passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 7, 2019.      He was born on August 21, 1975 in  New Hanover County, NC to Roy L. and Diane Blanton of Wallace.  Jeridith was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe and Sarah Blanton; maternal grandparents, Johnnie Clarence and Annie Helen Rivenbark; sister-in-law, Britni Zarin and uncles, Jimmy Bowen and Dean...