Obituaries

Mar 28, 2020

Dorothy Bishop Bland, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born March 10, 1932 in Magnolia and was the daughter of the late Owen Smith Bishop and Idell Dixon Bishop. Also remembered is her husband, Cecil R. Bland, Sr. and brother, James Riley Bishop...

Mar 27, 2020

Christopher Duane Stewart, 23, of Wilmington, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Christopher was born in Wilmington on July 13, 1996.  His life on earth was ended on Friday, March 27, 2020.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents,...

Mar 27, 2020

Janice Grey Brown Foley, 68, of Rose Hill passed into the glory of our Lord and Savior's care on Friday, March 27, 2020 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on June 22, 1951 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Cavenaugh Brown.  She was also predeceased by her...

Mar 23, 2020

Annie Louise Hope Benton, age 75, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2020 from her home in Wallace.

She was born on October 15, 1944 in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late W.J. and Katie Turner Hope. She was also predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Donald...

Mar 23, 2020

Clara Willetts Parker, 84, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, March 23, 2020 in The Breakers at Davis Health Care Center in Wilmington.

She was born May 30, 1935 in Southport, NC, the youngest of eight children born to  Adrian L. and Flossie Outlaw Willetts. She is also preceded in death by her...

Mar 23, 2020

David Hughes Griffin, Jr., 78, of Coppell, TX and formerly of Nashville, NC passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020.

He was born February 9, 1942 in Rocky Mount, NC; the son of the late David Hughes Griffin and Margie Guill Griffin.

David was a graduate of Nashville High School, where he was a football...

Mar 22, 2020

Betty Ann English Odom, 46, a lifelong resident of Willard, North Carolina passed away peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born July 26, 1973 in Burgaw and was a graduate of Pender High School, Class of 1991.

Ann loved her family,...

Mar 21, 2020

Judy Wells Bradshaw Davis, 68, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, March 21, 2020 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born February 4, 1952 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Matthew and Daisy Mae Hudson Wells. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bradshaw (father of their two daughters)...

Mar 21, 2020

Thomas Michael Waterhouse, 36, of Rocky Point, NC passed away at his home March 21, 2020. Born in Pensacola, FL on December 22, 1983, Thomas spent the majority of his life in and around the Wilmington, NC area, surfing, boating, and spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Laurel and...

Mar 17, 2020

Jeffery Wayne Cavenaugh, 59, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

He was born on October 22, 1960 in Duplin County and was the son of Patricia Turner Strickland and the late Gene Cavenaugh.

Jeffery is survived, in addition to his mother, by his devoted wife, Meta...

Mar 17, 2020

Travis Jones, age 59, of Wallace, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from the Oaks of Mayview in Raleigh.

He was born on October 4, 1960 in Pender County, North Carolina; the son of the late Joseph James Jones and Mildred Virginia Padgett Jones. Also lovingly remembered is his predeceased...

Mar 16, 2020

Elaine Edwards Kiel, 77, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Monday, March 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born August 28, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late William Wallace Elliott Kimmel and June Phyllis Edwards Kimmel. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Seibert Kiel, Jr.

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Mar 16, 2020

Diane Barton, age 86, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020.

She was born in Providence, R.I. to the late Frederick L. Pierce and Sarah Anderson Pierce on December 21, 1933.

In addition to her parents, Diane was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford F. Barton, Jr.

She is...

Mar 15, 2020

Janice Elaine Daughtrey, 63, of Currie passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 20, 1956 in Burgaw, the daughter of Odell and Margaret Lewis Daughtrey.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by siblings, Durwood Daughtrey, Everett Earl...

Mar 15, 2020

Johnsie Angle Crowley, age 90, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

Johnsie was born November 19, 1929 in Greensboro NC, the third child of the late Montrose Staton Angle and Lois Threatt Bass Angle. She was raised in the historic town of Milton, NC and Milton remained a large part...

Mar 14, 2020

Linda Williams Owens, 74, of Burgaw passed gently to her eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at The Laurels of Pender where Linda was so lovingly cared for the past two years.

She was born March 12, 1946 in Bainbridge, MD, the daughter of the late Harry Whrens Williams and Virginia Casey Williams. She was also...

Mar 13, 2020

Fred William Boyles, Jr., age 75, of Wilmington, NC passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.

He was born on July 5, 1944 in Charlotte, NC to the late Fred William, Sr. and Nellie Louise Putman Boyles.

Fred was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed golfing and watching old western movies. Fred...

Mar 13, 2020

Robert Edgar Brown, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center with family surrounding him with love.

He was born October 24, 1931 in Mullins, SC, the son of Neal Brown, Sr. and Ziphia Johnson Brown. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in...

Mar 12, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Laurence Southard, 67, passed away March 12, 2020 in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 23, 1953 in White Plains, NY to the late John L. & Nancy (Eccles) Southard.

Joe is survived by his brother, David Southard and his wife, Silvana, of Wilmington, NC; his sister, Susie Vitti and her husband,...

Mar 12, 2020

Fredrick Norman Nance, 91, of Wilmington passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, March 12, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 31, 1928 in Greensboro, one of seven children to James Franklin Nance and Lillie Mae Vaughan Nance. In addition to his parents, Fredrick was preceded in death by his six siblings....