Obituaries

Sep 17, 2020

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Donna Ringelstein (née Fiduccia), loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 75.

Born and raised on the North Side of Chicago, Donna moved to nearby Naperville, IL with her family in 1972 and was involved in many aspects of the community there for the next...

Sep 16, 2020

Pammela Sue Baker, age 55, left this earth way too soon, leaving a huge hole in our hearts.

Pam was born in Raleigh, NC on January 1, 1965 and passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Pamm is survived by her two sons, CAJ and Samuel Baker of Wilmington;...

Sep 16, 2020

Beth Ann Cunningham, age 51, of Dunn, NC passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born on May 4, 1969 in Rumford, ME.

Beth is survived by her mother, Gemma (Serafin) Bell; her stepfather, David Bell; life partner, Mike Dunlay; and several loved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Beth loved...

Sep 15, 2020

Jimmy Mitchell Polley, age 55, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 19, 1965 in Elizabeth City, NC.

Jimmy worked at Allied Pest Control for ten years and his coworkers were like a second family to him. He liked going to...

Sep 15, 2020

Cindy Lou Sanes, 62, of Willard passed from her earthly life Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 12, 1958 in Bergan County, New Jersey, the daughter of Thomas Fisher and Patricia Heddy Fisher Leone, who both preceded Cindy in death.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Frank...

Sep 14, 2020

Mary Dooley Weber, 73, of Wallace passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, September 14, 2020.

She was born July 12, 1947 in St Paul, MN to O. Lee and Jean McMenomy Dooley.  She was also predeceased by her brothers, Dennis Dooley and Terrance Dooley.

Surviving is her husband, Frederick Michael...

Sep 13, 2020

Bonnie Lee Mills Teachey, 88, of Rose Hill, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.

She was born on March 19, 1932 in Pender Countyn North Carolina.  She was one of ten children born to the late Joseph Z. and Viola English Mills.  She was...

Sep 12, 2020

Melvin Cedrice White, 87, a lifetime resident of Watha passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

He was born November 12, 1932 in Pender County, the son of William Cedrice and Grace Marshburn White. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his son, Brian C. White and daughter, Anne...

Sep 11, 2020

Bobby Gene Blanton passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.

He was born August 20, 1937, in Duplin County to Walter James and Lillie Mae Blanton.  In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his one and only wife, Jane Blanton; his sister, Judy Chestnutt; and his brother, James Earl (Pee Wee) Blanton.  Bobby...

Sep 11, 2020

Hazel Ruth "Susie" Jones, age 79, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 11, 2020 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on December 30, 1940 in Brevard, NC; one of twelve children of the late R.V. and Margie Johnson Jones.  She was also preceded in death by her...

Sep 11, 2020

Barbara Clare James, 85, of Milton passed away on September 11, 2020. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Marines, North Carolina (now Camp LeJune) to Robert E. and Clare Aman Turner.

Barbara was a devout Christian lady who taught school at Bagdad Elementary School. She was an accomplished painter and enjoyed gardening. She loved her...

Sep 9, 2020

Bryan Christopher Reed, 46, of Holden Beach, a former resident of Mooresville, NC, passed away unexpectedly September 9, 2020.

He was born March 2, 1974 in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of the late Forb and Linda Reed.

Those left to remember him are his beloved wife, Joy Reed. His sons, Dylan Reed, Tyler...

Sep 8, 2020

Sherry Knight Murray, 73, of Watha passed from her earthly life Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 7, 1946 in Sanford, the daughter of the late Walter and Nancy Rosser Knight.

Sherry is survived by her beloved family; her husband of over 38 years, Fred Murray; daughter, Samantha Castle; sons,...

Sep 7, 2020

Harold Hoover Miller, Sr., 91, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020.

He was born on November 1, 1928 in Wilmington, NC to the late Samuel Arlington Miller and Lula Summerlin.

Harold was born in Sea Gate on the corner of Greenville Avenue and Oleander Drive. He was a lifetime member of...

Sep 5, 2020

William "Pastor Bill" Ralph Smith, 50, of Burgaw, passed peacefully from his earthly life after a five month battle with liver cancer on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born January 13, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan , the son of Donald Curtis and Wilma Jane Smith.  In addition to his parents, he...

Sep 2, 2020

Dr. William Raymond Price Senior (Bobby) 76 years old of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on the evening of September 2, 2020.

He was born on July 1, 1944 in Goldsboro, NC.

Bobby was married to his high school sweetheart and soulmate Barbara James Price of Wallace, NC for 55 years; their family includes son William...

Sep 2, 2020

Robert "Buck" Jake Williams, age 80, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on May 26, 1940 in Columbus County, NC to the late James and Gladys (Reeves) Williams.

Robert was a member of the NRA and the Elks Club....

Sep 1, 2020

Troy Lee Ferrell, Jr., 51, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born August 11, 1969 in Jones County and was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lee Ferrell, Sr.

Troy is survived by his wife, Cyndi Seymour Ferrell; son, Dewayne Ferrell; granddaughter, Everleigh...

Aug 28, 2020

Mary Frances Hobbs, age of 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away on August 28, 2020, at her home with her family by her side.

Mary Frances was born July 2, 1934 in Rose Hill, NC to Armand Marion and Mary Casteen Usher. In addition to her parents, Mary Frances was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie...

Aug 27, 2020

Olivia Grace Coleman of Wilmington, NC passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the young age of 31. She was born on July 22, 1989 in Wilmington, NC to Wesley and Frances (Avery) Coleman and left her earthly life on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Olivia will always be remembered for her great sense of humor, quick...