Obituaries

Feb 10, 2019

Mary Louise Bradshaw Hatcher, age 83, of Wallace left this earthly life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born on July 31, 1935 in New Hanover County and was the daughter of the late George Edward and Lillie Mae Woodcock Bradshaw.  She was...

Feb 7, 2019

Diane "Jane" Elaine Lee, 67, of Rocky Point, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister  and friend passed from her earthly life on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at home.

She was born September 24, 1951in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of the late Furman and Mary Owensby Mullinax. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Lee; twin...

Feb 2, 2019

Barry Graham Councilman, 69, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts.

He was born August 26, 1949 in Greensboro, the son of the late Jesse Osborne and Evelyn Heath Councilman. He passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice...

Feb 2, 2019

Robert John Dinanno, 61, of Hampstead, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at home.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 12, 1957, to the late Robert and Fuensanta Dinanno.

Bob was a big hearted, boisterous, fun loving guy who loved to cook for family and friends. Sausage and peppers was his...

Jan 31, 2019

Major Lawrence Paul Hayes,  "L.P", "Larry", " Pops" 76, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Wilmington, NC.

Born May 8, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Johnnie and Frances Ann (Smith) Hayes. L.P attended NHHS and then served in the  United States Navy from 1959-1963. He began his law enforcement...

Jan 31, 2019

ATKINSON -- Julia Colvin Horrell, 76, passed gently from this life Jan. 31, 2019 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington.  Julia had been at the Care Center for a week after living several months with her daughter in Rocky Point.

Julia was born June 20, 1942 in Bladen County to the late James...

Jan 30, 2019

On January 30, 2019, after 88 years of faithful service, hard work, creating and loving a strong and close family, as well as countless escapades, Retha Johnson Cottle has finally escaped this mortal world. Surrounded by her family, in her home, warm in her bed, she returned to the loving embrace of God.

Born, before her time...

Jan 29, 2019

Theresa Marie Smith, age 47, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on February 13, 1971 in Connecticut and was the daughter of David Frank and Angela DiCostanzo Smith of Wallace.  She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Maria and...

Jan 26, 2019

Louise M. Brinson, 87, of Delco, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the Lower Cape Fear HospiceCare Center in Wilmington.

She was born on August 15, 1931, in Columbus County, to the late John Franklin and Dollie (King) Mintz.

Louise was a member for 70 years at the Delco Seventh-day Adventist Church. She...

Jan 25, 2019

Jim passed away January 25, 2019. Formerly of Burlington, NC, he and Susie had made their home in Wilmington, NC, two and one-half years ago, to be closer to family.

He was born in Eden, NC, July 30, 1932, to Rorer James Adkins, Sr and Maude Tate Adkins, who predeceased him. He graduated from NC State with...

Jan 24, 2019

Leslie Dwain Craft, age 37 of Warsaw and Mill Swamp Community left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from Wake Medical in Cary, NC.

Dwain was born on May 27, 1981 in Onslow County and was the son of Jerald and Audry Willaford Craft of Wallace.  He was predeceased by his...

Jan 23, 2019

Carlton Lee Pickett, 69, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on January 23, 2019 at his home.

He was born May 20, 1949 in Pender County, the son of the late John Robert and Edna Blanton Pickett. Carlton was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde Pickett and James Pickett.

Carlton is...

Jan 22, 2019

Aaron Leon Bray, 76, of Burgaw passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at home.

Born October 26, 1942 in Central Texas, Aaron joined the US Navy right out of high school and served our country as Machinist Mate on the submarine, USS Spinax, during the early years of the Vietnam War. Afterwards, he...

Jan 21, 2019

Jimmy Allen Rivenbark, 76, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 10, 1942 in Wilmington, the son of the late Johnnie Fitzhugh and Dancy Woodcock Rivenbark.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Johnnie A. Rivenbark and his wife Nancy, Pamela Rivenbark Baucom and...

Jan 20, 2019

Tommy Rifton Bradshaw, Jr., age 38, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

He was born on July 8, 1980 in New Hanover County and was the son of Tommy R. Bradshaw, Sr. and Jane Hall Bradshaw of Rose Hill.  Tommy was predeceased by his two sisters, Stephanie...

Jan 20, 2019

Lewis Welborn Finley, age 69, of Wallace passed away Sunday morning, January 20, 2019 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on October 21, 1949 in Greenwood County, SC and was the son of the late Calvin Emmett and Clara Elsie Hammett Finley.  Also loving remembered is his wife of 44 years, Mary Elizabeth Pitt Finley who...

Jan 20, 2019

Cindy Joyce Willoughby, 60, of Rocky Point, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 16, 1958, in Upland, Pennsylvania to the late William S. and Ilah Mae Louise (Carroll) Bailey.

Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Willoughby; her son, Lewis...

Jan 14, 2019

JOAN R. BULLOCK

FEBRUARY 8, 1947–JANUARY 14, 2019

On Monday evening, January 14, 2019, Joan Rogers Bullock went peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a five year battle with vascular dementia.  Bidding her a tearful, yet celebratory and temporary farewell were her sons, Martin and Peter, Peter's precious wife...

Jan 12, 2019

Kristen Dawn Brown, age 52, of Hampstead  passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

She was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Larry Hanna and Joyce (Whited) Slaven. She was married to Jimmy Dean Brown and had two children, Gregory Allen Brown and Michelle Brown Molina and her husband José. Kristen was a devoted daughter, wife,...

Jan 11, 2019

Timothy Watts, age 55, of Leland, passed away January 11, 2019.

He was born February 26, 1963, in Wilmington to the late Elbert and Lucille F. Watts. Timothy served honorably in the US Marines. He was a member of the Pine Valley Church of God, a long-time fire-fighter in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties, and a hard-core...