Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Vicky Barnhill King, age 55, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

She was born on February 25, 1965 in New Hanover County, NC to the late Tony Lee Barnhill and Margie Butler Barnhill.

Vicky worked as a night cook at Jimbo's restaurant for 30 years. She was friendly to all and...

Apr 22, 2020

Naomi Bowen James, age 94, of Wallace passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born June 17, 1925, daughter of the late Robert Henry Bowen and Annie Blanton Bowen. She was preceded in death by sisters, Daisy Bowen Rivenbark and Lillie Mae Bowen Blanton and one brother, Robert Lee Bowen.

Naomi worked for Dee's, Rexall, and...

Apr 22, 2020

Ricky Lane Rooks, 68, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born January 25, 1952 in Wilmington, the son of the late James Ray and Lucille Barnhill Rooks.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandy; daughters,...

Apr 21, 2020

Judy Irene Thompson, 64, of Rocky Point, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born September 5, 1955 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late Vernon "Red" Basden and Betty Boswell Oliver. Also remembered is her husband, Michael Lee Thompson, Sr. who...

Apr 20, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Carroll Casteen, age 70, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 20, 2020 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 25, 1949 in Duplin County; son of the late Norman Carroll Casteen and Grace Lane Swinson Casteen.

Joe served his country honorably in...

Apr 19, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Pridgen Rivenbark, 65, of Atkinson passed from her earthly life Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home.

She was born March 28, 1955 in Wilmington, the daughter of Ruth Bigford Pridgen of Atkinson and the late Charles Fredrick Pridgen, Sr. In addition to her father, Patty was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Fredrick...

Apr 18, 2020

Barry George Hutchins, age 48, of Leland, NC passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

He was born on October 25, 1971 in Houston, TX to Joyce (Quillen) Hutchins and the late Wayne "Whitey" Robinson Hutchins.

Barry enjoyed helping people and he had a great sense of humor. He was big hearted and truly kind. Barry...

Apr 18, 2020

Loretta Lee Kane, 72, of Rocky Point passed peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born February 23, 1948 in East Islip, New York to Sidney Goldblum and Frances Miller Bracken. Also remembered are grandson, Brandon Kane; brother, Russell Goldblum; and step-mother who raised Loretta and her siblings, Edith Tracey,...

Apr 18, 2020

Darlie Wallace Norris, age 100, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center after living a long and fruitful life.

She was born March 20, 1920 in Columbus County to James Franklin and Addie Bordeaux Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband, George...

Apr 17, 2020

Kylie Nicole Fisher, 15, of Burgaw beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

She was born August 25, 2004, in Wilmington and was in the tenth grade at Pender High School.

Kylie is survived by her parents, Adam Tramaine and Christina Newcomb...

Apr 16, 2020

Cecil Howard Bilderback, age 72, of Wallace left this earthly life on Thursday, April 16, 2020 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on January 7, 1948 in Springfield, Arkansas to the late Cecil W. and Mable Charlotte White Bilderback. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Dale Bilderback and Gene...

Apr 16, 2020

Earl Holmes Murphy, age 88, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

He was born on September 15, 1931 in Onslow County; the son of the late Jesse Holmes and Ora Mae Hollis Murphy.

Earl served his country in the US National Guard and was a...

Apr 13, 2020

Raymond Edward Creech, Jr., age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away Monday, April 13, 2020.

He was born on June 27, 1942 in Kinston, NC to the late Raymond Edward Creech, Sr. and Helen Pate Creech.

Raymond spent his life in Wilmington and had a love for cars and racing at a very early age....

Apr 10, 2020

Robert Lee Ricks, 60, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Friday, April 10, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 16, 1960 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the son of the late Arthur Ricks, Jr. and Sarah Estelle Franklin Ricks.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Kara Ricks (Austen...

Apr 10, 2020

Madison Marie DeVries, age 20, of Hampstead, NC passed away Friday, April 10, 2020.

She was born on June 29, 1999 in Baltimore County, MD to John Oliver DeVries and Georgiana Marie (Behm) DeVries.

Madison was an accomplished scholar and athlete in both high school and college. At Topsail High School, she was Valedictorian, a...

Apr 9, 2020

Henry Clifton Allsbrook, Jr., born in Scotland Neck, NC on July 9, 1929 to Clifton and Lucy Bradshaw Allsbrook, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Rocky Point, NC, at home with family.

"HC" as he was called by those who knew him, was a resident of Atlantic Beach, NC where he was an active member of...

Apr 5, 2020

J B Ramsey, 83, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, April 5, 2020 at NorthChase Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born November 26, 1936 in Pender County, the son of the late Bruce and Blanch Pierce Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elwood Richardson Ramsey.

J B is survived...

Apr 3, 2020

Mildred Long Bradshaw, age 87, of Rose Hill passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, April 3, 2020 from her residence.

She was born on March 3, 1933 in Bladen County; the daughter of the late Gordan Bradley and Ruth Anders Long.  Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Thaddeus "Teeny" Bradshaw; her daughter, Pam...

Apr 1, 2020

Ruby Carolyn Rogers Heyer, age 87, of Rose Hill passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on May 30, 1932 in Sampson County, NC and was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mary Swinson Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Heyer and her siblings,...

Apr 1, 2020

Stanley Benjamin Gelbhaar, "Coach G",age 69, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

He was born on May 17, 1950 in Newport News, VA and was the son of the late Paul and Wilma Brinkley Gelbhaar.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Vann Gelbhaar.

Stanley graduated...