Obituaries

Aug 8, 2018

Willard Gene Roberts, 74, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life August 8, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1943 in Wilmington, the son of the late Willard Franklin and Louise Sutton Roberts. Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alma Murray Roberts; son, Jeffery Roberts and his wife, Tracy; daughters,...

Aug 8, 2018

William Richard "Ricky" Braswell, age 61, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal home on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

He was born on June 16, 1957 in Johnston County and was the son of William H. and Annie Brewer Braswell.

Ricky worked numerous years at Guildford East as an electrician. He was a...

Aug 6, 2018

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Esther Anderson Padgett Webb entered eternal rest on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the age of 100. She was born November 13, 1917 to Arthur and Mable Rivenbark Anderson, living all of her wonderful life in the small community of Watha. In addition to her parents Esther was preceded...

Aug 6, 2018

Aubrey Carl James, age 78, of Wilmington passed away August 6, 2018. He was born on March 24, 1940 in Lake City, SC to the late Aubrey James and Ida Chandler.

He was a good father and loving husband. He enjoyed watching westerns and listening to all kinds of music.

In addition to his parents,...

Aug 6, 2018

Timothy "Tim" Allen Woodcock, 48, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, August 6, 2018 from UNC Chapel Hill.

He was born on June 21, 1970 in Pender county and was the son of the late Davis and Peggy Woodcock. He was also predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Maria Thompson. Tim was...

Aug 4, 2018

Dixie Mae Woodcock Malpass, 88, passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her home. She was one of eleven children born to Manuay L. and Agnes Malpass Woodcock in Pender County on March 23, 1930. In addition to her parents, Dixie was preceded in death by her siblings, Stacy Woodcock, Elsie Barnhill, Danny Woodcock,...

Aug 4, 2018

Myles Donald "Bud" Mills, age 84, of Willard left this life for his eternal rest on Saturday, August 4, 2018. He was born on June 7, 1934 in Pender County and was the son of the late Jessie and Omie English Mills. Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 64 years, Peggy Bradshaw Mills;...

Aug 3, 2018

Jean M. Curtis, 81, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Friday, August 3, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Frank Henry Sandhom and Ruth Helen Therese Aberg Sandholm. Also remembered is her husband of 35 years, Francis "Frank" Curtis; son, David W....

Aug 2, 2018

Eloise Moore Petteway, age 87, left this earthly life for her eternal rest. She was a residence of Premier Nursing Home in Jacksonville, NC. She was born April 5, 1931 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Moody Graham Moore and Annie Moore. She was also predeceased by her son, Dennis Dixon; her daughter, Sharon Dixon;...

Jul 30, 2018

Paul Stephen Carr, age 67, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, July 30, 2018.

He was born on June 30, 1951 in Rockingham, NC and was the son of the late Edwin Black and Bernice Cartwright Carr.

Paul is survived by his siblings, Katherine "Kathy" Carr of Teachey, Bernita...

Jul 30, 2018

Marie Jannie Fowler, 91, of Wilmington, departed her earthly home on Monday, July 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 28, 1927, daughter of Cora Fipps in Tabor City, North Carolina. Marie worked at Spofford Mills for many years and then went to Textilease where she retired after 20 years. Marie was a loving...

Jul 29, 2018

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Mary Faircloth Croom Bass, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 83. Born December 8, 1934 to Perry and Lottie Mae Strickland Faircloth, she lived most recently in Atkinson. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl...

Jul 28, 2018

Richard Allen Cate, 65, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his home. He was born September 6, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Richard is survived by his wife of 27 years, Katie Cate; son, Sam Cate and his wife, Melissa; daughters, Tabatha Koontz and her husband, Henry, and Jennifer Cate; step-son, Thomas...

Jul 27, 2018

Irving T. Glover, Ph.D. Irving T. Glover, 85, of Wilmington, died Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Davis Community in Wilmington, NC. He was born in Macon, GA, May 7, 1933, the son of the late Reverend Mortimer W. Glover and Gladys A. Glover. He came to Wilmington in 1936 and attended Tileston Grammar School, and New Hanover High...

Jul 26, 2018

Joseph Glenn Sandy, 50, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home. He was born October 12, 1967 in Wilmington, the son of the late Joseph Sandy and Mavis Lewis Gore. Also remembered is his brother, Jeff Lewis, who preceded Joey in death. Joey is survived by his sons, Brian Sandy (Kelsey...

Jul 24, 2018

Ethan Christopher Worden, age 18, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed unexpectedly on July 24, 2018, peacefully at home. He was born in Henrico Co, VA on June 30, 2018.

Ethan was a loving son, sibling, and grandchild who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He leaves behind, his parents, Mark and Susan...

Jul 23, 2018

Bruno Emilio Vineis of Wilmington passed away July 23,2018.

He was born to Siro and Teresa Vineis on January 10, 1925 in New York City.

No services are planned at this time.

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Jul 19, 2018

Paula Renee Hand Rodriguez, 38, of Rocky Point passed all too soon from her earthly life on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her home. She was born April 27, 1980 in Wilmington, the daughter of Imogene Sinclair Owens and the late Lance Hand. Paula was preceded in death by her sister, Constance Hand. In addition to her mother, Paula...

Jul 19, 2018

Kathy Elders Darden, 60, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at home after a short illness. She was born on December 7, 1957, in Jackson County, North Carolina to the late Virgil and Opal Lee (Pressley) Elders. Kathy's greatest passion in life was being a loving mother to her two children. At this she was a...

Jul 18, 2018

Nancy Linn Machado, age 86, left this earthly life on July 18, 2018 from The Laurels of Pender.

She was born on May 5, 1932 in Linwood, MA and was the daughter of the late Henry and Maude Sherman Linn. She was also predeceased by her sister, Priscilla.

Surviving are her children, Deborah Atkinson and...