Obituaries

Dec 7, 2019

Christopher Henry Anderson, 65, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Chris was born in Pender County on January 5, 1954.  He passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was predeceased by his...

Dec 7, 2019

Solon Giddeons, age 88, of Willard, NC left this earthly life to be forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 7, 2019.  He was surrounded by his loving family as he departed to his heavenly home.

Born on August 16, 1931 in Pender County, Mr Giddeons was the son of the late Taft...

Dec 6, 2019

Oscar Morris Brown, Jr., 89, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceLifeCare Center.

Morris was born on February 24, 1930, in Wilmington to the late Oscar Morris and Marie Alice (Hines) Brown.

He graduated from New Hanover High School in 1948 then served in the U. S. Army...

Dec 5, 2019

Ruth Griffis Corbett, 94, of Kelly passed peacefully from her earthly life December 5, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 26, 1925, the daughter of the late  Arthur Griffis and Irene Wilkinson Padgett. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Corbett; great grandson, Dallas Corbett and brother, George Griffis....

Dec 5, 2019

Ruby Rae Norris Parker, age 89, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on October 7, 1930 in Pender County, NC and was one of eleven children of the late Benjamin and Viola Wells Norris.  She was also predeceased by...

Dec 5, 2019

Freddy Lee Brown, 76, of Rocky Point, NC passed away peacefully in his home on December 5, 2019, with family and loved ones by his side.

Freddy was born October 29, 1943 in the rural area known as "Hoo-Hoo Holler" in Raleigh County, West Virginia, to Lorretta Webb and Leonard Horton. Due to his father's death in...

Dec 3, 2019

Lina Whitworth Willard, 85, of Willard, passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice CareCenter.

She was born on March 1, 1934 in Gaston County. She was predeceased by her parents, numerous siblings, her husband, Caroll Willard and her son, Bruce Caroll Willard.

Mrs....

Dec 2, 2019

David Earl Sykes, 69, of Watha, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend left his earthly life on Monday, December 2, 2019 to rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior.

He was born March 4, 1950 in Wilmington, the son of the late John Thomas Sykes and Gladys Horrell Sykes. Also remembered is...

Nov 25, 2019

Jesse John Cartwright, 79, of Watha passed from his earthly life Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born May 14, 1940 and was a native of the Weeksville Community in Pasquotank County. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Maude Bateman Cartwright; grandparents, Jesse and...

Nov 25, 2019

David Bruce Crouch, age 81, of Wilmington passed away November 25, 2019.

He was born in Clarence, NY to the late Louie and Ruby Crouch. David was a Navy Veteran and was a pilot for Piedmont Airlines for twenty-five years before his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Nov 24, 2019

Rose Willis Piske, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 10, 1937, in Algiers, Louisiana to the late Joseph B. and Mary Adela (Moriarty) Willis.

Rose lived her life full of joy and love for her family and...

Nov 24, 2019

Lorraine Engle, 78, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home.

She was born November 13, 1941 in  Rock, West Virginia and was the daughter of Cline Emory and Ruby Parker Agee. In addition to her parents Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Engle; and brothers, Reginald...

Nov 23, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Barbara Lou Reynolds Sellars of Wilmington entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born October 17, 1932 in Raleigh and was the daughter of DeLeon Thomas Reynolds and Martha Alberta Gaylord Reynolds. In addition to her parent she was preceded in...

Nov 19, 2019

Clarence D. "C.D." Futch, 79, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at NHRMC surrounded by his loving family.

C.D. was born on March 11, 1940 to the late Archie Clarence Futch and Cora Lee Morgan Futch. He drove an 18 wheeler for Pilot Freight Carriers for 26 years. When he was younger, C.D. spent...

Nov 18, 2019

Willie Franklin Harts, 77, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, November 18, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 26, 1942 in Pender County, the son of Wilbur Linwood and Annie Victoria Hale Harts.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 17, 2019

Ann Elizabeth Jongema, age 78, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born May 14, 1941 in Cumberland County, the daughter of the Linwood Lester and Maggie Lee Benson Wallace. In addition to her parents Ann was preceded in death by her...

Nov 17, 2019

Mary Anne George, 73, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, November 17, 2019 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born October 5, 1946 in Philippi, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Harry Gertsch and Mary Jane Hodapp Gertsch.

Mary Anne is survived by her husband, William "Bill" E. George...

Nov 12, 2019

Michael Angel Treto, 41, beloved son, husband, daddy, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Michael was born January 11, 1978.  He passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2019 just after midnight at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his high school sweetheart who...

Nov 12, 2019

William "Billy" Baxter Wells. 77, of Willard passed from his earthly life Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

He was born March 4, 1942 in Pender County, the son of the late Baxter and Kathleen Garriss Wells.

Billy is survived by his son, Russell Wells (Raquel); daughter, Donna Heath...

Nov 11, 2019

Willie Herbert Wheeler, Jr., age 65, of Wallace passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, November 11, 2019 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.

He was born June 20, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late Willie Herbert Wheeler, Sr. and Isabell Turner Wheeler.

Willie is survived by his...