All Obituaries

Guy William Prosper, Sr., 88, of Castle Hayne, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Jefferson County, PA, to the late Peter and Mary (Pitrone) Prosper. Guy, a retired Pentecostal preacher, was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his son, Guy William Prosper, Jr. and wife, Diane; daughter, Sherri Prosper Parker and husband, Brent; brother, Peter Prosper, Jr.;...

     Richard Meredith Riley, 66, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 9, 1954, in Norfolk County, VA. to the late William and Barbara Fox Riley.      In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Been.      Richard is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cindy Cauley Riley; children, Jeremy Riley (Rae),...

John David Cavenaugh, age 85, of Northeast Community, Wallace, NC left this earthly life on Monday, May 25, 2020, to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Duplin County; the son of the late Isaiah and Florence Cavenaugh.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Aubrey Cavenaugh and Vergie Proffitt. Mr. Cavenaugh was a life-long member of Northeast Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where he served throughout the years as Deacon,...

     Edna Willoughby Pierce, 92, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home.      She was born February 16, 1928 in Edgecombe County, the daughter of the late Robert Hinton Willoughby and Lulu Victoria Larson Willoughby. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Louis Pierce; son, Robert Louis Pierce; and sisters, Alice Futrel, Ethel Dickens, Myrtle Radford, Jincy Seward, Ruth Shepard, and Sally...

Georgianna Marie (Meyers) Bintinger, age 92, went to eternal peace on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Georgianna was born to Anna (Svitak) Meyers and George Meyers on April 7, 1928 in Oak Park, IL. She grew up in Berwyn and Cicero, IL and attended high school at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park. The first in her family to attend college, Georgianna graduated from Rosary College (Dominican University) in River Forest, IL with a degree in history. She taught 4th, 5th and 6th grades for several years...

Richard “Ricky” Forest Riggs, age 61, of Hampstead, NC passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1958 in Wilmington, NC to the late Forest Lee Riggs and Lila Pauline (Sandlin) Riggs. Richard, a U.S. Army veteran, was very humorous and always told jokes. He was a big fan of classic rock and was a self-taught guitar player. Richard enjoyed smoking his cigars. He was a loving husband and father, and he especially loved his granddaughter.   Left to remember him...

     Jeffrey Allen Imel, 34, beloved son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend left this earth May 17, 2020, way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.       He was born April 17, 1986 in Hamilton County, Indiana and was the son of Sandra Franklin Imel and the late John David Imel.      In addition to his mother, Jeff is survived by his sister, Ashley Imel; brother, John Imel and his wife, Angil; nieces, Emmaleigh Imel and...

Thomas “Tom” Franklin Duke, Jr., age 77, of Rocky Point, NC passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Stanly County, NC to the late Thomas Franklin Duke, Sr. and Vesta Marie (Allen) Duke. Thomas moved to Wilmington in 1978 with Bill Browning to open Browning Tire. He got the nickname “The Tire Man” and he was a great salesman. In 1994, Thomas left Browning Tire to go into business with his son, Chad Duke, and his wife, Tracey. They opened...

     Haylee Grace Watson, age 7 years, of Burgaw beloved daughter of Brian and Brittany Watson and big sister to Kinlee Marie and Brayden Matthew left her earthly life on wings of angels Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.      She was born August 16, 2012 in Wilmington and was currently in the 2nd grade at Penderlea Christian Academy.      Haylee was a bright and shining star in our family and her school family. She loved and was loved...

     Caleb Levi Smith, 19, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend left this earth way too soon on Sunday, May 10, 2020, leaving a big hole in our hearts.       He was born March 7, 2001in Wilmington and was the loving son of Darren Brady and Melissa Huffman Smith.      In addition to his parents Caleb is survived by his brother, Oliver Reed Smith; grandmothers, Ellen Smith and Cathy Dennis; great grandmother, Dorothy...