Obituaries

Mar 6, 2019

Amon Bewford Hall, 81, of Willard passed from his earthly life Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 8, 1937 in Pender County, one of six children born to Albert Richard and Geneva Faircloth Hall. In addition to his parents, Amon was preceded in death by his sister, Priscilla Louise Hall Sanderson and...

Mar 6, 2019

George David Spearman, age 60, of Wallace lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 and is now cancer free and rejoicing with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on April 26, 1958 in Duplin County, NC and was the son of Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Jones Spearman of Wallace and the late...

Mar 6, 2019

Hoda E. Hanna, 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at NHRMC following a long illness.

She was born on October 15, 1947, in Egypt, to the late Saleh and Aida (Morcos) Habashy.

Hoda and her husband, Ezzat, lived in Manhasset, NY for 35 years before coming to Wilmington.

Hoda...

Mar 5, 2019

Our Beloved Guy Madison "Matt" Haynes went to be with his Lord in Heaven On March 5th, 2019 due to a tragic accident on his Beautiful and Cherished Farm in Bladen County.. Matt was the pride and joy born on February 3rd, 1960, to and survived by his parents Guy and Imogene "Perritt" Haynes of Wilmington. Matt leaves behind...

Mar 2, 2019

Olive Scott Herring, 91, died at the Brian Center in Eden, North Carolina, on March 2, 2019. She was born in Pender County on August 22, 1927 to Aaron Herring and Ethel Beatrice Scott Herring.

After her mother's death in 1944, she lived with her father until his death in 1957, after which she went to live...

Mar 1, 2019

Jennie Rhodes "Diamond" Beaver, age 77, passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born December 5, 1941 in Person County, NC, the daughter of Olen K. Rhodes, Sr. and Jennie Harris Rhodes.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother,...

Feb 28, 2019

Debbie Blanton Cantrell, 62, of Magnolia left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

She was born June 2, 1956 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Thelma Horrell Blanton. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Carter Thompson and sister, Jenny Stokes.

Debbie was...

Feb 28, 2019

James Edward Hamm, 91, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, in Wilmington following a long illness.

He was born on December 31, 1927, in Wilson County, North Carolina, to the late Joseph Walter and Ludie (Langston) Hamm. He attended the Castle Hayne Church of God.

In addition to his parents he...

Feb 24, 2019

Kevin Dwight Norris, age 46, of Penderlea, passed peacefully as he left this life for his eternal rest on Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

Born on May 9, 1972, in Pender County, he was the younger of two sons born to Janice Woodcock Norris of Willard and the late...

Feb 24, 2019

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Irene Hulbert McKeithan, has entered her eternal rest on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the age of 69.  Born in Wilmington to Thelma Taylor Justice, Irene lived most recently in Wilmington.

In addition to her mother, Irene was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Hulbert.

Feb 19, 2019

Our dear mother, daughter, soon to be grandmama, sister, aunt and friend, Brenda Faye Cruz, 56, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born September 12, 1962 in Pender County, the daughter of Linda Lou Garner Watkins and the late Daniel...

Feb 18, 2019

Rigoberto Batlle aka Battle, age 89, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born on February 12, 1930 in the Republic of Cuba and was the son of the late Pedro Batlle and Josefa Rodriguez. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Marlene Batlle.

Surviving is his...

Feb 17, 2019

Devon Liam Connolly, 18, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and loyal friend left this earth unexpectedly and way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Devon was born December 15, 2000 in Saugerties, NY and passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, John and Kelli McKenzie...

Feb 17, 2019

Paul Howard Durner, 53, of Tarboro and formerly of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Tarboro.

He was born March 7, 1965 in Burgaw, the son of the late John A. "Gus" Durner, Jr. and Sally Howard Durner.

Paul is survived by his guardians, Cliff and Rebecca Robinson and...

Feb 16, 2019

Donna Lee (Autry) Martinez, 58, of Four Oaks, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at home following a short illness.

She was born on September 18, 1960.

Donna was a free-spirit who loved the mountains and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her son, Donnie Autry...

Feb 15, 2019

Dawn Renell "Nell" Jarmon, 57, of Currie passed unexpectedly from her earthly life on Friday, February 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born May 8, 1961 in Poquoson, VA, the daughter of Jack and Esther Shaffer Holloway.

In addition to her parents Nell is survived by her beloved husband, James "Jimmy" Jarmon; brothers, John...

Feb 13, 2019

Lillian Rhodes Summerlin, 82, of Autryville and formerly of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Carolina Rehabilitation Center of Cumberland in Fayetteville.

She was born November 4, 1936 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Olen K. Rhodes, Sr. and Jeanie Harris Rhodes. Also remembered is her husband,...

Feb 13, 2019

Doris Marie Rich, 79, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her son's home in Willard following a short illness.

She was born on December 20, 1939, in Wilmington, to the late Harry Lee and Louise (Hardison) Lee. Doris was a long-time member of College Acres Baptist Church.

She is survived by...

Feb 11, 2019

Annie Culberson Mencey, age 97, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on February 11, 2019.

She was born on November 7, 1921 in Chatham County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late C.A. and Annie Core Culberson.

She was also predeceased by her daughter, Yvonne Kay Mencey.

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Feb 10, 2019

E. Marc Biddison, IV passed away on Sunday, February 10. He was born on April 5, 1978 in Shawnee Mission, KS, the son of Marc and Beth Biddison. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother Stephen (Wendy) and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Marc moved to Wilmington in 1984 and considered it his...