Obituaries

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.

...

May 25, 2020

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,...

May 20, 2020

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...

May 19, 2020

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,...

May 18, 2020

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...

May 17, 2020

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...

May 12, 2020

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...

May 12, 2020

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...

May 10, 2020

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...