Obituaries

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...

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...