Obituaries

Aug 5, 2020

Anne Marie White, 65, of Wilmington passed away peacefully at her home, while surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

She was born June 14, 1955 in New Hanover County, the daughter of Melvin White and Fredia Raynor White.

In addition to her parents, Anne Marie is survived by her daughter, Haley...

Aug 4, 2020

Bonnie Kay Duff Gunter, 67, of Clinton and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from Mary Gran Nursing Home in Clinton.

She was born on December 22, 1952 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Robert E and Maggie Davis Duff.  She was also predeceased by...

Aug 3, 2020

Tressie Mae Daughtrey Moore, 89, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, August 3, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 30, 1930 in Pink Hill, the last surviving child of William H. and Agnes Crews Daughtrey. In addition to her parents, Tressie was preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 3, 2020

Ruth Brown Norris, 84, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, August 3, 2020.

She was born on September 29, 1935 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Willie Alton and Nealie Dew Brown.  She was predeceased by her husband, Johnnie Norris; her son, Gary Stewart Cavenaugh, great grandson, Ayden Thomas Cavenaugh;...

Aug 2, 2020

Alton Herbert Hyatt, 91, of Wallace passed from this life for his eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Brian Center of Wallace.

He was born on September 9, 1928 in Dillon South Carolina; the son of the late Stephen and Ethel Quick Hyatt.  He was also predeceased by his son, Alton Gene Hyatt, his...

Aug 2, 2020

Hal Willard Jones Jr., age 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia, NC. Hal, A U.S. Navy veteran, was born June 11, 1938 in Conway, S.C.

Hal is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Harrison Jones; daughter, Teresa Smith (Husband James), sons Hal...

Aug 1, 2020

Look up there...she's in Heaven. Julia Carol Adkins Hieronymus, 58, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1st, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and care team.

Julie was born in Burlington, NC to Jim and Susie Adkins.  After graduating from UNCW in 1986 where she earned degrees in English and Psychology, Julie had...

Jul 31, 2020

Lois Crozier Cannon, age 96, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on May 30, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James W. and Ethel (Palmer) Crozier.

Lois was a member of Athens Church of the Nazarene in Athens, West Virginia...

Jul 29, 2020

Bradley Steven Rivenbark, 25, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Bradley, affectionately known as "Tit Baby", was born in Wilmington on October 3, 1994 and passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Left to cherish his memory are his...

Jul 29, 2020

Dennis Lee Schott, age 71, of Riegelwood, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 13, 1949 in Great Lakes, IL to the late Harold D. Schott and Marie D. Dorenkamp Schott.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 39 years, Catherine Wilson Schott; sons,...

Jul 25, 2020

Terena Ann Stines Burke, age 58, of Valley, AL went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Terena was born on May 10, 1962 in Charleston, SC to William and Betty Stines.

Terena, a graduate of Wilmington Christian Academy, spent most of her life in Wilmington, NC. She loved children and owned...

Jul 25, 2020

Kathleen (Kitty) Fitzgibbon, 66, of Wilmington passed away unexpectedly, Saturday July 25, 2020. A veteran of the local stage, Kitty has worked professionally in dozens of theatre productions, appeared in several films, and had just recently wrapped up a twenty-five year career in broadcasting. Through the years, she had the pleasure of working professionally in D.C., London and New...

Jul 25, 2020

A kind and feisty soul, a gracious and loving lady, Ann Register Porter entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born June 27, 1926 in Wilmington  to Edward B. and Ann Griffith Register, living most of her wonderful life in the small community of Yamacraw in Currie.

In addition...

Jul 23, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Evans-Newman, 55, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday evening, July 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 14, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida; the daughter of Ralph M. and Sara Shelton Evans of Currie, NC.

Elizabeth was a servant.  She served the...

Jul 22, 2020

Bennett Kelly Bloodworth II passed the morning of July 22, 2020 with the comfort of his wife at their  home.  He was known by his friends and family as Benny.  Benny fought cancer with courage and bravery and left this world too soon.

Benny leaves behind his devoted wife, Renee Williamson Bloodworth and their son, Gordon Bennett...

Jul 13, 2020

Dr. James Matthew Weaver, 34, of Pender County beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

James was born in Columbus County on March 13, 1986 and passed from us on Monday, July 13, 2020.

James is survived by his parents R....

Jul 12, 2020

Melinda Ruth Corbett Butler, 55, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Sunday. July 12, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 25, 1964 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Willis Rudolph and Gertrude McLamb Corbett.  Also remembered is her beloved husband of 24 years, Joseph "Joe" Allen Butler, who preceded...

Jul 12, 2020

Hannah Isabelle James, 85, of LaVale, MD and formerly of Wallace, NC passed away on July 11, 2020 at UPMC-Western Maryland. She was born in Fairmont, WV to the late Albert & Martha Smith on February 3, 1935. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband Leonard; and three sons, Leonard, Chester, and Charles....

Jul 10, 2020

Dr. Shirley Davis Martin, 85, started her greatest adventure yet on July 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born May 19, 1935 in Rocky Point, NC, she was the oldest child of Olive and Clifton Davis. A devoted student, she graduated in 1953 from Dreher High School in Columbia, SC.

Shirley dreamed of being a nurse and...

Jul 9, 2020

Doris Harbaugh Newcomb, age 98, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on May 30, 1922 in Washington, D.C. to the late Charles David Harbaugh and Melba Jones Harbaugh.

Doris attended Washington School for Secretaries for two years. She worked for...