Obituaries

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...

Nov 9, 2019

L. Lavonne Morgan, 82, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home with her daughters by her side.

She was born on May 5, 1937, in Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Furman and Nola (Hall) Johnson.

Lavonne is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Worrall and husband, Jim, Sharon Morgan...

Nov 8, 2019

Hubert Leon Woodcock, 86, of Atkinson passed gently from his earthly life Friday, November 8, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 8, 1933 in Pender County, the son of Allie Carr Woodcock, Sr. and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. In addition to his parents Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne DeBose...

Nov 6, 2019

James Aaron Lockamy, Jr., 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at NHRMC.

James was born on June 20, 1949, in Wilmington to the late James "Joe" Aaron Lockamy, Sr. and Betty Athelia (Summerlin) Lockamy. James, a life-long resident of Wilmington, worked in the floral industry for most of his life and took great...

Nov 6, 2019

Jeridith Paul Blanton, 44, of Teachey passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

He was born on August 21, 1975 in  New Hanover County, NC to Roy L. and Diane Blanton of Wallace.  Jeridith was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe and Sarah Blanton; maternal grandparents, Johnnie Clarence...

Nov 5, 2019

Michael "Mike" Eugene Colwell, 56, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

He was born on April 16, 1963 in Cumberland County, NC to Carolyn McClure Colwell of Wallace and the late Eugene Council Colwell.  Mike was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eugene Colwell, Asha Carr...

Nov 3, 2019

Dennis Lee Skipper, age 66, of Leland passed away November 3, 2019.

He was born to Herbert and Polly Skipper on March 11, 1953. Dennis was a member of Farmers Chapel Baptist Church in Leland and served Christ all his life. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved working on his farm, trucks and motorcycle. Dennis was beloved...

Nov 3, 2019

Phyllis Davis Hahn, age 80, of Burgaw and formerly of Castle Hayne passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, November 3, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 19, 1939 in Duplin County, one of eight children born to Guy and Mary Williams Davis.  Also remembered is her husband, Carroll Hahn who preceded...

Nov 3, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Cheryl Lynn O'Cull, entered eternal rest at her home in Rocky Point, NC, on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 68 while being loved and cared for by her beloved daughters. She was born October 14, 1951 in Kankakee, Illinois to William F. Worsham and Deloris McCraven...

Nov 2, 2019

Naoma Mobbs Woodcock, 94, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born February 11, 1925 in Marshall County, Alabama, one of thirteen children born to Jonathan Monroe Mobbs and Bessie Hipp Mobbs. Also lovingly remembered is her beloved husband, Neil Marcus Woodcock who preceded Naoma...