Obituaries

Apr 9, 2019

LeRoy Sullivan, age 80, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

He was born on October 31, 1938 in Brunswick County. LeRoy was a patriotic American and served 25 years in the Army, including service during the Vietnam war. After he left the Army, he was very active with the republican...

Apr 8, 2019

Hellen Wynn Knowles, 85, of Wrightsville Beach, died on Monday, April 8th, 2019, at The Commons at Brightmore in Wilmington.

Born on December 12, 1933, in Onslow County, Hellen was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mattie Wynn of Clinton, NC.  She is predeceased by her brother, Charles Wynn and sister, Faye Johnson.

Hellen...

Apr 7, 2019

William Kenneth "Ken" Willetts, 54, of Rocky Point, beloved son, dad, brother, fiancé  and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Ken was born June 27, 1964 in Wilmington and passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home.

Remembered is his father, William Sidbury...

Apr 4, 2019

Byrd Shambley, Jr., 67, of Burgaw passed suddenly and unexpectedly from his earthly life on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his home.

He was born October 26, 1951 in Orange County, North Carolina, the son of the late Byrd Shambley, Sr. and Dorothy Greenhill Shambley. Also remembered is his beloved wife, Carolyn Moody Shambley who preceded Byrd...

Mar 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Duane Wilson, 70, of Hampstead, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceCare Center following a long illness.

He was born on July 3, 1948, in Bethesda, Maryland, to the late Robert Dwayne and Dorothy M. (Eicholz) Wilson.

Bob, an Army veteran, was a plumber for 25 years and...

Mar 22, 2019

Franklin Dean Brown, Sr., 84, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life in Friday, March 22, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center,

He was born February 11, 1935 in Marion County, SC, the son of the late Neal and Ziphia Johnson Brown. Dean was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years,...

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Horrell Applewhite, age 82, of Ivanhoe passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center.

She was born October 22, 1936 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Conrad Hewett and Emily Ruth Barnhill Horrell.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Carl...

Mar 20, 2019

Julianne Jones Woodcock, 68, of Atkinson passed unexpectedly Wednesday, March 20, 2019 and way too soon from her earthly life.

She was born December 12, 1950 in Durham, NC, the daughter of the late Nathaniel Edmund and Julia Hosier Jones. Also lovingly remembered is her sister, Courtney Aman who preceded Julianne in death.

Julianne is...

Mar 19, 2019

Mary Bernice Pridgen DeVane Moore, 90, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 15, 1928, one of 12 children born to Archie Roger and Mary Katherine Pridgen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hybert DeVane and  husband, Oliver...

Mar 19, 2019

Edith Mae Lucas Gott, 96, of Watha beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 25, 1922 in Putnam County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry H. and Ava Bailey Lucas. Edith was preceded in death by...

Mar 18, 2019

Joyce Ann Taylor Padgett, 83, of Watha passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born August 5, 1935 in Duplin County, the daughter of Minnie Ann Heath of Jacksonville and the late, Archie Lenwood Taylor. Joyce was preceded in death by her son, Ronald...

Mar 18, 2019

Martha Haynes Fitzgerald, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at the age of 66.

She was born on May 17, 1952, in Wilson, NC, to the late James Morgan Fitzgerald, Jr. and Martha Corinna Haynes Fitzgerald.

Martha was a loving mother, sister, aunt and soon to be grandmother. She grew up in Wilson...

Mar 16, 2019

Carl Wayne Woodward, 82, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 16, 1937, the son of the late Guy Edward and Theresa Bland Woodward.

Wayne is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Ivy Woodward; daughter Rhonda...

Mar 15, 2019

Michael Leonard Simonelli, age 52, of Wilmington, passed away March 15, 2019.

He was born on April 24, 1966 in Manhattan, NY.

Michael is survived by his wife, Sophie (Lemmens) Simonelli; his sons, Kesher Simonelli, Jonah Simonelli, Ben Simonelli, and Noah Simonelli; his daughters, Yadah Simonelli, Ta'Avah Simonelli, and Chezakah Simonelli; his father, John Simonelli;...

Mar 14, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Virginia Henderson Powell, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born October 14, 1922 in Wallace to the late Isaac Newton Henderson and Virginia Rosa Boney Henderson, living most of her life in Wallace.

In addition to her parents...

Mar 10, 2019

Blair Vance Neubert, 62, of Burgaw, North Carolina, formerly of Port Jervis, New York, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at home.

He was born on April 23, 1956, in Ithaca, New York, to the late Harold Edward Neubert, Jr. and Pauline Macfie (Bernhardt) Neubert.

Blair is survived by his only daughter, Diana Marie...

Mar 10, 2019

Wanda Diane Sarvis Ludlum, age 68, of Wilmington passed away March 10, 2019.

She was born, February 12, 1951, in Wilmington, NC to the late, Carsie and Flossie Sarvis.

Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a life long resident of Wilmington, NC. Where she graduated from New Hanover High...

Mar 9, 2019

David Allen Wells, 74, of Watha passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, March 9, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 4, 1945 in Duplin County, the son of the late Charlie William and Aline Wells. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bennie W. Wells and Ray...

Mar 9, 2019

Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Butler, 61, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Saturday, March 9, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born August 31, 1957 in Wilmington, the son of the late Maurice and Margaret Edwards Butler. Also remembered is his wife, Becky Butler, who died in...

Mar 7, 2019

Richard Henry Harts, Jr., 83, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Thursday, March 7, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 8, 1935 in Pender County, the son of the late Richard Henry and Edna Atkinson Harts.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 65...