Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Newmons, age 63, of Dudley, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Duplin County on May 4, 1956 to the late Nathan Paul and Sally Christine Wiley Newmons.

Kenneth is survived by his brothers, Ernest, Paul, Jessie and Michael and numerous sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and friends...

Jul 15, 2019

Fonzo Cook, 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow.

He was born July 17, 1948 in Shelby, NC to the late Lester Willard and Mary Watts Cook. Fonzo worked for Pat's Tire Service and Browning Tire Town as a tire changer for over 40 years. He was...

Jul 14, 2019

Jonan Washington Lanier, 76, of Maple Hill passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home.

She was born November 14, 1942 in Newport News, Virginia, the daughter of the late Augustine Washington Sr. and Margaret Beaton Washington. Also remembered is her husband, David Ashley Lanier; son, Donald Bryant Lanier and granddaughter, Ashley...

Jul 11, 2019

Jimmy Franklin Bowen, age 74, of Willard left this earthly life and is now in Heaven, in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on August 31, 1944 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Maydell Cottle Bowen.  Jimmy was also predeceased by his sister, Evelyn...

Jul 10, 2019

Nadine Marie Davis, 53, of Willard passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center.

She was born September 28, 1965 in Jamaica.

Nadine is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Pope; daughter, Javanna Huslin; and many extended family and friends.

Jul 10, 2019

Enoch "Pete" Jarman Johnson, 78, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born July 18, 1940 in Sampson County, the son of the late D W and Brownie Jarman Johnson. Also remembered is his sister, Loretta Carraway; brother, Jeffery Dee Johnson; and step-son, Charles Clark...

Jul 8, 2019

Roy Lee Woodcock, 87, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born August 9, 1931 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joseph Floyd and Thelma Merritt Woodcock.

Roy Lee is survived by his loving...

Jul 7, 2019

Sylvia Giddens Stallings, 79, a life-long resident of Willard, NC passed peacefully  from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

She was born on May 28, 1940 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late William Gray and Mary Dale Sherman Giddens.

Sylvia is survived by her husband...

Jul 6, 2019

Bridget Fennell Radford, age 61, of Charles City, Virginia passed gently from her earthly life July 6, 2019 at her home in Charles City, Virginia.

She was born June 21, 1958 in Maryland, the daughter of John Basil Fennell and Helen Margaret Bryce Fennell.

Bridget is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Radford; sons,...

Jul 6, 2019

Randall Laurren Lanier, 65, of Willard was granted his angel wings on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

He was born on March 24, 1954 in Duplin County. He was one of eight boys born to the late Johnnie Lewis Lanier and Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray.  Preceded in death are Randy's brother's, Larry Lanier, Samuel Lanier and Don Lanier....

Jul 5, 2019

A gracious and loving lady, Mary Marshall Pender, has entered her eternal rest on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the age of 60, which was way too soon.  Born to Crawford and Helen Porter Marshall, Mary grew up in the Canetuck community of Currie and in most recent years lived in Riegelwood.

In addition to her parents...

Jun 26, 2019

James "Jim" Franklin Northcott, 65, of Willard passed from his earthly life Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 17, 1953 in Whiteville, the son of Joseph Northcott and the late Shirley English Northcott. Also remembered are his siblings, Randall James Northcott and Theresa Lynne Northcott, both who preceded Jim in death.

Jun 24, 2019

Mary Ann Martin DeVane, 63, of Ivanhoe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and  sister passed from her earthly life on Monday, June 24, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 14, 1956 in Medina, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Orvil and Clara Nunn Martin.

Mary is survived by her husband...

Jun 23, 2019

Norma Jean Kelly, 82, of Wilmington and formerly of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

She was born December 1, 1936 in Lenoir County, NC, the daughter of the late Kirby C. and Nannie Lee Stroud Carlyle. Norma Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, McNeil Kelly; six brothers...

Jun 23, 2019

Mary Virginia Cavenaugh Jones, age 91, of Willard died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1928 and was the daughter of the late John Ressie and Minnie Jane Murray Cavenaugh. Mary was preceded in death by her grandson, Bradley Jones and her two brothers, Joseph Milton Cavenaugh and William Cavenaugh.

Jun 19, 2019

Ronald Ray Collier, age 70, of Wallace passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019  at his home.

He was born on September 4, 1948 in Wilson, NC and was the son of the late  Gray Thomas and Dorothy Capps Collier. He was also predeceased by his only brother, Jarvis Collier.

Mr. Collier proudly served...

Jun 15, 2019

Edward L. Darden, age 82, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

He was born on April 3, 1937 in Sampson County; the son of the late Harold and Mallie Sinclair Darden.  Mr. Darden was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Jean Pope Darden; his daughter, Debbie...

Jun 13, 2019

John "Jack" Henry Murphy, Sr., age 93, of Burgaw passed peacefully Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 12, 1925 in Atkinson, NC to John Alexander Murphy and Miriam Hall Murphy.

He graduated from Atkinson High School in 1942 and attended Oak Ridge Military Institute. Jack, a proud American, served his...

Jun 11, 2019

Edward "Eddie" Earl Carter, 63, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center.

He was born December 21, 1955 in Rose Hill, the son of the late Adrian Lee Carter and Mary Jean McArthur. Also remembered are Eddie's maternal grandparents, Fannie and Alvah Horrell, who...

Jun 7, 2019

Robert Joseph Walsh, Sr., age 83, of West Milford, NJ passed away June 7, 2019. In addition to West Milford, Robert also spent part of his time in Wilmington, NC and Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

Robert was born June 14, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Harold and Joan Alice Walsh. He worked for 37...