Obituaries

Jan 30, 2020

Diane Hocutt Carter, 76, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

She was born in Wilmington, NC, to the late Roland B. Hocutt and Grace Cook Hocutt. Diane was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Carter.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie...

Jan 29, 2020

Sherrill Dean Ridenhour, a kind, gentle and loved lady has entered her eternal rest at the age of 72. She was born June 21, 1947 in Columbus County, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove with family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

Jan 28, 2020

Grace Marie Raby Maxwell, 92, of Carolina Beach, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC. She was born on October 22, 1927 in Franklin, North Carolina to the late Charles Dana and Ella Reeves Raby. She joins her late husband of 68 years, Robert Lee Maxwell, in heaven. Grace was...

Jan 28, 2020

Tamara Fay McDowell, 46, of Currie beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

She was born January 4, 1974 in Wilmington and passed away on January 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Alexander "Alex" McDowell; father, Vernon E. McDowell; and...

Jan 27, 2020

Harry "Mo" Walter Maxfield, 61, of Wilmington, passed away on January 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 27, 1958, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to the late Harry Walter Maxfield, Jr. and the late Emily (Morse) Maxfield.

Mo was a stock trader and an avid sports fan. He loved...

Jan 26, 2020

Joseph S. Sheridan, 64, of Wilmington, NC passed away January 26, 2020 at NHRMC after suffering a heart attack.

Joe was born January 18, 1956 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Clement and Helen (McDonough) Sheridan. Joe married Renee Klug Mastny on December 29, 1986. Joe grew up in Cold Springs Harbor, NY. He attended Sullivan...

Jan 25, 2020

Jimmy Dean Brown, age 59, of Hampstead, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was born on April 14, 1960, in Duplin County to James Arnold Brown Jr. and Dorothy Casteen Brown.

Jimmy was predeceased by his wife, Kristen Dawn Brown; his father, James Arnold Brown Jr., and his brother; Gregory Allen Brown.

Jimmy...

Jan 25, 2020

Tony Weston Martin, 79, of Currie passed from his earthly life Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 19, 1940 in Pender County, the son of the late Truman Weston and Annie Malpass Martin. He was preceded in death by his step-son, Michael George.

Tony is survived by his wife, Shelley...

Jan 22, 2020

Linda Williams Harris, 76, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1943 in Currie, NC, daughter of the late George Whitley and Edith "Edie" Porter Williams.

Linda is survived by her husband, Landon A. Harris; sister, Sally Miller; niece, Melissa Miller; nephew, Patrick Miller; great niece, Angelique House and great nephew, Austin...

Jan 20, 2020

Bernice Graf Barnes was called home to God peacefully surrounded by family on January 20, 2020 from Haven House at Davis Health Center in Wilmington, NC where she lived the last eighteen months of her earthly life.

Bernice was born on December 6, 1936 to Marcelle and Walter Graf in Teaneck, New Jersey, the youngest of four...

Jan 18, 2020

Stephen Alexander Pridgen, age 87, of Kelly passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center.

He was born October 11, 1932 in Currie, the son of the late Herman B. and Gertrude Pridgen.

Stephen is survived by his sister-in-law, Virginia Pridgen; nephew, Kevin "Buddy" Pridgen; nieces, Faye Pridgen McDuffie...

Jan 11, 2020

Mary Margaret Shaw Stallings age 81, of High Point, NC and formerly of Orlando, FL, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

She was born May 22, 1938 in Washington County; the daughter of the late James Kelsey and Mary Vinson Shaw. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 10, 2020

John "Sam" Lark Mobley, 90, of Wallace, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 11, 1929 in Duplin County to the late John and Bessie Mobley.  In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2020

Alice Bramble Henry, 93, of Burgaw and formerly of Pineville passed gently from her earthly life January 8, 2020 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 4, 1926 in Pender County where she grew up in the rural area of Atkinson. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Rena Ann West Bramble. In...

Jan 6, 2020

Ivey "Skeeter" Barnhill, 85, of Thonotosassa, FL received her wings on Monday, January 6, 2020.

She was born November 5, 1934 in Ivanhoe, the daughter of Earl Roscoe and Ruby Pearl Savage Barnhill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Dunn; grandson, Christopher Devon Dunn and brother, Buck Barnhill.

Jan 6, 2020

Antoinette (Nette) Pridgen Campbell, 91, of Wilmington died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Care Center on January 6, 2020. She was born June 14, 1928, in Burgaw, NC, to the late Henry W. and Phedora Bordeaux Pridgen. Nette was predeceased by her husband, Raymond E. (Sarge) Campbell, and son-in-law, Thomas Gaskill; brothers, Harry Pridgen, Bobby Pridgen, and...

Jan 3, 2020

Lynn Caley Goodwin, 67, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Lynn was born on December 15, 1952, in Wilmington to the late Caley Clarence and Mary Grace (Williamson) Goodwin.

Lynn was a lifelong Wilmington resident. He graduated from New Hanover High School in 1971 and...

Jan 2, 2020

Oliver P. Stoddard, 96, of Wallace, NC, has fought a good fight, finished his course, and has kept the faith….  Therefore, he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  His earthly body took on immortality on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 10,...

Dec 31, 2019

Amy Darlene Hale, 61, of Hampstead, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at home.

She was born on August 7, 1958 in Oak Hill, West Virginia.

Amy was a warm, loving, creative soul who loved to take art classes in the Wilmington area. Although as a family we are deeply saddened by her sudden...

Dec 30, 2019

Charles Ray Brisson, 69, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born on March 7, 1950 in Robeson County; the son of the late Howard and Lucille Smith Brisson.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Jack Brisson.

Mr. Brisson is survived...