Obituaries

Nov 30, 2018

Alene Ritter Whaley, age 86, of Wilmington, NC went to her heavenly home on November 30, 2018, at the Lower Cape Fear HospiceCare Center.

She was born June 6, 1932 in Magnolia, NC to the late Cornelius Leon Ritter and Vernette Dixon.

Alene held many titles throughout her life such as Miss Warsaw High School...

Nov 28, 2018

Gilda Aldworth, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Wilmington, NC.

She was born in France on Christmas Eve 1926 to the late David Leonelli and Argia Mourzzi.

Gilda worked as a night auditor and attended a number of Catholic churches. Most recently, St Joseph's Catholic Church in Burgaw.

She...

Nov 26, 2018

Mary Ruth "Ruthie" Robinson Foy, age 64, of Rose Hill passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 5, 1954 in Supply, NC and was the daughter of the late Archie Lee and Carrie Mae Smith Robinson. She was predeceased by her husband, Gary Foy and her sister,...

Nov 26, 2018

Gerald Lee "Wooly" Hansen of Wilmington passed away November 26, 2018.

Wooly was born on May 6, 1980 in Wilmington to Harry Lee Hansen and Tijuania Bigley Hansen. He loved his family and will be remembered as a dedicated son, brother, father, and uncle. Wooly had a larger then life personality and will be greatly missed.

Nov 26, 2018

Stedman Harrell Hall, age 79, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, November 26, 2018 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born on September 12, 1939 in Pender County and was the son of the late Stedman Billy and Essie Harrell Hall. He was also predeceased by his first...

Nov 25, 2018

Barbara Crumpler Bryan, 77, of Castle Hayne, went to be with her heavenly savior on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

She was born on November 18, 1941, in Wilmington, NC to the late Leo Willard Crumpler and Ida Virginia Wiggins. She raised two sons and worked at General Electric for many years.

After retiring from GE...

Nov 24, 2018

Adam Brent Lewis, 40, of Burgaw died unexpectedly and way too soon on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center leaving a big hole in the hearts of family and friends. He was born August 1, 1978 in Wilmington. Adam is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Maria Lewis; sister, Karin Porter and husband, Brett; brothers,...

Nov 21, 2018

Edwin "Eddie" Frances Arp, 64, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded with love by his family. He was born February 21, 1954 in Columbus County, the son of the late William Marvin Arp and Bessie Vela Ward Arp. Eddie is survived by his daughter,...

Nov 19, 2018

James Harold Brooks, age 72, of Atkinson, NC passed away on November 19, 2018.

He was born July 30, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Floyd and Lucille Brooks. He was raised in Tennessee. He proudly served in the Marine Corp for 4 years during the Vietnam War. During his military service, he met the love...

Nov 19, 2018

Primitivo "Primi" Lopez Mandujano, 53, of Ivanhoe passed unexpectedly and all too soon from his earthly life on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home. He was born June 10, 1965 in Mexico, the son of the late Gonzalo Lopez and Maria Lina Mandujano. Many years ago, Primitivo immigrated to the United States where he became a US citizen....

Nov 18, 2018

Mary Lynette Knowles, 56, of Carolina Shores, NC and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

She was born on June 7, 1962 in New Hanover County and was the daughter of Lewellyn Jones Knowles of Wallace and the late J.C. Knowles. She was also predeceased by her...

Nov 18, 2018

John Gary Giddeons, 62, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

He was born on February 19, 1956 in Pender County and was the son of the late John Henry and Hazel Mills Giddeons.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and devoted wife of...

Nov 15, 2018

Frederick "Fred" Seibert Kiel, Jr., 78, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his home.

Frederick Seibert Kiel Jr. was born April 1st, 1940 in Baltimore Maryland to Frederick Seibert Kiel Sr. and Charlotte Kiel. He joined the United States Marine Corps. January 1st, 1959 and worked in the Food Service...

Nov 15, 2018

John "Johnny" Burns Jordan, age 87, of Atkinson passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 16, 1931 in Bladen County, the son of the late Thaddeus Burns Jordan, Jr. and Mary Keith Edge Jordan. Also fondly remembered are Johnny's siblings, Barbara Ruth Jordan, Peggy Joyce Jordan, Jerry...

Nov 6, 2018

Frances B. Simpson of Atkinson died November 6, 2018.

She was the widow of Frank Simpson and is survived by two sons, Robert Simpson of Currie and Frayser Simpson of Monroe.

A private service will be conducted later.

Memorials may be given to St. James Episcopal Church, 25 S. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC...

Nov 5, 2018

Joseph Franklin "Lynn" Kelly, 58, of Willard passed from his earthly life on Monday evening, November 5, 2018 at his home. He was born May 17, 1960 in Pender County, the son of the late Beatrice Rivenbark Spender. Also lovingly remembered are Lynn's grandparents who raised him, Joe and Alice Rivenbark, who preceded Lynn in death. Lynn is survived...

Nov 2, 2018

Sandra Wood Osborne, 66, of Wilmington, passed away on November 2, 2018.

She was born in Cumberland county on August 13, 1952 to Leon and Peggy Wood. Sandy married her husband and the love of her life, Mike Osborne on February 28, 1971. They were together for forty-seven years and raised two sons. Sandy was a member...

Nov 2, 2018

Esta Mae Mason, age 92, passed away peacefully at the South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida on Friday, November 2, 2018.

She was born on August 26, 1926, in Wallace, NC to the late Hill Teachey Sr. and Sarah Mobley Teachey. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Thurman Mason Sr.; her...

Oct 30, 2018

Ella Kay Murray Roberson, age 65, of Wallace passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on July 24, 1953 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late William Ivey Murray and Evelyn Hester Clark Murray Dail. She was also predeceased by her best friend and husband, Kenneth Roberson;...

Oct 30, 2018

J P Wells, 89, of Watha passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center with his beloved family at his bedside. He was born January 13, 1929 in Pender County, the son of the late Arthur Graham Wells and Liddie Betheny Rivenbark Wells. Also remembered are...