Obituaries

Jun 16, 2020

Evonne Lynn Jenkins, age 66, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

She was born on February 23, 1954 in Long Beach, CA to the late George Davis, Jr. and Marjorie Lawson Davis.

She was a devout Jehovah's Witness and attended the Middle Sound Congregation. Evonne was a very artistic person and...

Jun 15, 2020

Eleanor Milliken Nunalee, age 92, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Brunswick Health and Rehab Center in Ash, NC.

She was born November 24, 1927, in Robeson County to William Milliken and Bessie Margaret Musselwhite. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Lloyd Nunalee and...

Jun 15, 2020

Shirley Ball Miller of Burgaw joined her beloved husband, Horace K. Miller, in eternal rest on Monday, June 15, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born April 17, 1936 in Duplin County to the late Roy Ball and Lola Futrell Ball.

Shirley is survived by her son, Horace K. Miller II (Rachel Bonnin); daughter, Melanie...

Jun 15, 2020

Charlotte Ann Jones Dixon, age 69, of Willard, NC, left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, June 15, 2020.

She was born on October 8, 1950, in Wayne County, NC, to the late Anthony Fields Jones and Essie Stroud Jones.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her best friend and husband of...

Jun 15, 2020

Susan Patricia Bowden Hale, age 66, of Rocky Point and Myrtle Beach passed gently from her earthly life Monday, June 15, 2020.

She was born July 10, 1953 in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late James Edwin and Mary Patricia Sullivan Bowden. Also remembered is her brother, James "Jay" Edwin Bowden, Jr. who preceded Susan in...

Jun 13, 2020

Wade Hampton Neal, Jr., 64, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on December 25, 1955, in Columbia, SC to the late Wade Hampton Neal, Sr. and Billie (Howard) Neal.

Wade is survived by his wife, Kathleen Barnes Neal; sons, Eddie...

Jun 13, 2020

John Thomas Whaley, Sr., age 86, of Magnolia left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

He was born on August 16, 1933 in Wilson County, NC; the son of the late Ira Washington and Ellen Mae Bradberry Whaley.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Cathy W. Woodcock and son-in-law, Joe Douglas...

Jun 12, 2020

Vivian Bedsole Gurganus, age 98, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020.

She was born on July 7, 1921 in Wilmington, NC to the late Charlie Lee Bedsole and Bonnibel Carter Bedsole.

Vivian was raised in Wilmington, NC and spent her entire life there. She was a valued member of Westminster Presbyterian...

Jun 12, 2020

In the early morning hours of Friday, June 12, 2020 Richard LaVerne "RL" Pickett, Jr., age 76, of Beulaville entered his heavenly home. He was surrounded the days before his transition with numerous friends and family who will forever mourn his loss.

Born on February 6, 1944 in New Hanover County, he was the son of the...

Jun 12, 2020

Richard William Jocheim, 65, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on May 11, 1955 in Wilmington, NC to the late Richard Henry Jocheim and Mary Catherine Harris.

Richard was a devout Baptist who attended Long Leaf Baptist Church. He...

Jun 11, 2020

Franklin "Frank" Wyson Moore, age 82, of Rose Hill but was now living in New Bern, left this earthly life on Thursday, June 11, 2020 and is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Frank was born in Sampson County, NC on August 3, 1937 and was the son of the late Alvin Addison and Linda Elizabeth...

Jun 8, 2020

Edward "Eddie" Harl Rivenbark, age 74, left this earth for his heavenly home Monday, June 8, 2020, at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 2, 1945 in Wilmington, the son of the late Archie and Christine Morgan Rivenbark.

Eddie is survived by his sister, Suzanne Rivenbark Parker and her husband, Donnie; niece, Kim Esser...

Jun 7, 2020

Berta Mae Harts Tompkins, 81, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center, Wilmington, NC.

She was born March 2, 1939 in Pender County, the daughter of Clifton James  and Dorothy Mae White Harts. In addition to her parents, Berta is preceded in death by her loving...

Jun 5, 2020

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Betty Joan Pridgen White, joined her beloved husband, Frederick P. "FP" White, Jr., in eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born February 1, 1939 in Pender County to Henry Wilburn and Phedora Bordeaux Pridgen, living all of her wonderful life in...

Jun 4, 2020

Brenda Sue Wright, age 65, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on July 6, 1954 in Wilmington, NC to the late James Henry Cottle and Edna Jane Hargrove.

Brenda never met a stranger. She was kind, loving, compassionate and giving...

Jun 2, 2020

Robert Linton Ramsey, 80, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1939 in Pender County, the son of Bruce and Blanche Pierce Ramsey. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Eula Woodcock...

May 31, 2020

Frederick Peal "FP" White, Jr., 82, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born September 11, 1937, in Pender County, to the late Frederick Peel White, Sr. and Hattie Moore White. In addition to his parents, FP was preceded in death by his sister,...

May 30, 2020

Nancy Anne Burns Ponivas, 86, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Bradley Creek Health Center/Carolina Bay in Wilmington, NC. She was born September 23, 1933 in Robeson County, the daughter of the late Curtius Compton Burns and Olga Corbett Burns. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sister-in-law,...

May 27, 2020

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...

May 26, 2020

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.

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