Obituaries

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...

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...