Obituaries

Jul 30, 2019

John Dixon "JD" Bowden, 63, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home.

JD was born October 23, 1955 in Pender County, the son of Maggie Horne Bowden Puckett and the late Joseph Linwood Bowden.

He is survived by his mother, Maggie Puckett and her husband,...

Jul 28, 2019

Clarence Lloyd Nunalee, 94, of Castle Hayne passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born October 2, 1924 in Pender County, the son of the late Mack Lloyd and Pauline Jackson Nunalee. Also remembered is his son, William Nunalee, who preceded Lloyd in death.

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Jul 27, 2019

Sheila Jean Faircloth, age 67, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday July 27, 2019.

She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on March 26, 1952 to the late Dennis and Barbara Stutler. Sheila met the love of her life Clyde E. Faircloth Jr. when she was sixteen. They were together for many happy years, prior to Clyde's...

Jul 27, 2019

JoAnn Cole, of Wallace, a kind, gracious and loving lady entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 68.

She was born on February 11, 1951 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Cole and the late Jeanette James Piner.  She was also predeceased by her...

Jul 26, 2019

Monroe- Mr. Durwood E. Murray, passed away on July the 26th, 2019 at Pruitthealth of Monroe.

He was born in Pender County, NC on March the 17th, 1931 to the late Bernice Edward and Katie Viola Brown Murray.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives. His first wife of 54 years,...

Jul 24, 2019

Ruby Woodcock Reaves, 90, of Rocky Point passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born April 26, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Allie Carr and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Pender Earl Reaves; son, Pender Earl "Buddy"...

Jul 24, 2019

Marcia Blanton Buckner, 79, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

She was born July 6, 1940 in Onslow County and was the daughter of the late John Forrest and Lucy Atkinson Blanton. Marcia was also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Charles Edward Buckner and her...

Jul 22, 2019

Edward David Coburn, 81, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life Monday, July 22, 2019  at his home.

He was born October 11, 1937 in Newport Vermont, the son of the late Lyle and Florence LaPlante Coburn. Also remembered is Peggy and Ed's infant son, Michael, who died at three months of age.

Edward is...

Jul 22, 2019

Jamie Allen Andrews, 46, of Rocky Point, beloved husband, daddy, son, grandson, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

Jamie was born in Lenior County, NC on December 12, 1972 and passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Katrina;...

Jul 19, 2019

James " Bear" Rivenbark, 72, of Willard was born in Wilmington on January 15, 1947 and passed peacefully on July 19, 2019 after a wonderful day of fishing with his brother, Edward.

He retired from General Electric Company. Throughout his life he enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball and spoiling his grandchildren.

Jimmy is survived by his...

Jul 19, 2019

Kay Janet Johnson Jordan, age 79, of Atkinson passed away on Friday , July 19, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born January 4, 1940 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ethel Woodcock Johnson. Also remembered is her husband of 57 years, John "Johnny" Burns...

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,...