Obituaries

May 5, 2018

Jerry MacDaniel Cramer, 70, of Wilmington, NC passed away May 5, 2018.

He was born May 8, 1947 in Dunn, NC to the late Robert Louis Cramer and Grace Thornton Cramer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who served his country in the United States Coast Guard.

Left to remember him are wife,...

May 4, 2018

Mack Lloyd Bell, Jr. left his earthly life Friday night, May 4, 2018 with peace in his heart. His family has been at his side, loving him, supporting him and caring for him during the past few weeks as cancer took his body, but not his spirit. Mack said cancer was a blessing to him as it led him...

Apr 27, 2018

Lorese Squires Horrell, 85, of Atkinson left her earthly life on Friday, April 27, 2018 to join God's band of angels and loved ones gone before; her parents, Robert Henry and Myrtie Bigford Squires; husband, John Edwin Horrell; and brothers, Julian and J.C. Squires. She was born November 13, 1932 in Bladen County. Lorese leaves to cherish her memory...

Apr 25, 2018

Mavis Evelyn Lewis Gore, 78, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born August 11, 1939 in Pender County, one of 14 children born to David Jasper and Eva Almira Horrell Lewis. In addition to her parents, Mavis was preceded in death by her son, Carl Jeffrey...

Apr 20, 2018

Mr. Billy Osby Rivenbark, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 in the Skilled Nursing Facility at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, North Carolina

Born on March 22, 1934 to the late Fannie English and David Nathaniel Rivenbark of Pender County, North Carolina, Mr. Rivenbark graduated from Long Creek High School in...

Apr 20, 2018

Vernon Frank Savage, 83, of Burgaw went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born January 17, 1935 in Pender County, the son of Frank and Maude Brown Savage. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his daughter, Diana Patterson; and sister, Shirley Murray. Vernon is survived...

Apr 17, 2018

Marguerite Flynn Blanchard, 96, died Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. Born on August 11, 1921 in Pender County she was the oldest daughter of the late James William Flynn and Ida Cavenaugh Flynn.

Marguerite graduated from Campbell University where she played for the women's basketball team. After college she married William "Billy" Blanchard, her husband of...

Apr 17, 2018

Barbara Ann Melton Powell, 80, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her home. She was born September 5, 1937 in Wilmington, NC, one of twelve children of William Henry and Lillie George Melton. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Robert...

Apr 17, 2018

Betty Kraynick Neale, 71, of Burgaw and formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her home. She was born October 24, 1946 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late Paul and Vernie Horvath Kraynick. Also remembered is her husband, James E. Neale who preceded Betty in death. Betty leaves to...

Apr 15, 2018

Janice Doreen Dion-Ratterree, 62, of Currie, NC passed from her earthly life on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at her home.

She was born November 12, 1955 in Ottawa, Canada, the daughter of the late Al and Claire Sisson Dion.

Janice is survived by her twin brother and his wife, James and Lydie-Ann Davidson-Dion of Ottawa,...

Apr 14, 2018

Calvin L. Lanier died peacefully Saturday, April 14, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 83.

Born April 19, 1934, to the late Admah and Ada Mae Lanier, Cal was the fifth of eight children. They lived in Magnolia, NC, where he and his five brothers and two sisters worked on the family farm. There,...

Apr 12, 2018

Channing Blair Lanier, 48, beloved daddy, son, fiancée, brother, uncle and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a huge hole in our hearts. Channing was born November 22, 1969 in Kinston. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018 surrounded with love by family at home after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Left to...

Apr 10, 2018

Lillian Marie Elks, of Rocky Point, North Carolina, passed away April 10, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a born in Edgecombe County, NC to the late Clifton Phillips and Lillian Owens Phillips. Marie was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed taking care of her family. In her younger years she was an avid...

Apr 8, 2018

Gary Michael Skinner, 59, of Watha and formerly of Williamsburg, Indiana passed from his earthly life on April 8, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1959 Wayne County, IN and was the son of Ruby Skinner and the late John William Skinner who died in 2008. Also remembered is his brother, John "Johnny"...

Apr 4, 2018

Gary George Keith, 80, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Gary or "Coach" as many of his family, former players and students knew him, was born in Everett, Washington on August 16, 1937. He was the son of the late LCDR Edward "Ted" Keith USN (ret), a veteran...

Mar 31, 2018

Julian Willard Anderson, 73, of Rocky Point, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, Christian, and God's faithful servant was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded with love by his family. He was born March 4, 1945 to the late Coy Willard and Velma Rooks Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna...

Mar 28, 2018

Violet "Dot" Harris Goff, 86, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Laurels of Pender. She was born October 18, 1931 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Joseph Hudson and Annie Jordan Harris. Dot was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Goff; son, Allan Goff; and siblings,...

Mar 26, 2018

Frances Vernell Gideon Futrell, 85, of Willard was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, March 26, 2018.

She was born on February 7, 1933 in Pender County; the only daughter of five children born to the late Taft and Rena Groves Gideon. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Cynthia Lewis and...

Mar 25, 2018

Nicholas Andrew Masotti, passed away Sunday March 25, 2018. He lived with his wife Sandra in Moore, OK from 1981 until they retired to Wilmington, NC in 2011.

Nicholas will be remembered for his work as a probation officer in Oklahoma City, as well as his membership at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Moore. But most of...

Mar 21, 2018

Louise Jones Bradshaw Brinson, 97, was surrounded by her loving family as she entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018. She was born December 18, 1920 in Onslow County and was the daughter of the late Luther Edd and Ressie Mae Jones. She was also predeceased by her husband and father of her children, Rifton Lee Bradshaw...