Obituaries

Oct 20, 2018

Annie, age 54, a former resident of Wrightsville Beach and later of the Scotts Hill Community, went to heaven, Saturday morning October 20, 2018.

Annie was born June 18, 1964 and was the daughter of Elmer Jot Owens Jr. and Ruby Sanders Owens. Her fifteen-year care giver and loving sister, Frances Kramer, was at her side at...

Oct 19, 2018

Bobbie Ann Boudreau, 60, of Leland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018, at SECU Hospice House in Bolivia.

Services will be Saturday, October 27, at 3PM in the Quinn McGowen Wilmington Chapel.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Guestbook" above.

Oct 17, 2018

Charles Edmond Woodcock, Sr., 85, of Atkinson entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home with family at his bedside. He was born January 17, 1933 in Pender County, the son of the late Edmond and Mary Lucille Corbett Woodcock. Also remembered are his siblings, Emily McLaurin and Mary Edna Woodcock, who preceded Charles in...

Oct 16, 2018

Jeanette James Piner, 86, of Wallace, passed from her earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

She was born on September 13, 1932 in Duplin County and was one of nine children born to the late Lester and Adell Raynor James. She was also predeceased by her daughter,...

Oct 16, 2018

On October 16, 2018, Dr. Joseph Graham Morrison, IV, age 77, passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born November 7, 1940, in Kinston, NC, to the late Rev. Joseph Graham Morrison III and Carolyn Craven Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jackson Davis Morrison and Junius...

Oct 14, 2018

James Hamilton Barbour, Jr., 74, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born November 5, 1943 in Lynchburg, VA, the son of the late James Hamilton Barbour and Edna Lee Burnette Barbour Angus. Also remembered are his brothers, Chip Barbour, Robert Barbour and Dale...

Oct 13, 2018

Catherine Ann Bickert Blum, age 68, of Penderlea left this life for her eternal rest on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on November 22, 1949 in Easton, PA and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Leah Kauffman Bickert.

Catherine once served as a...

Oct 12, 2018

George Ennis "Adam" Young, 43, of Teachey left this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 12, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 15, 1975 in Pender County and was the son of George Ennis and Kay Rivenbark Young of Teachey.

Surviving to cherish...

Oct 10, 2018

Our long good bye is now over. Bernice Herring Rowe, age 78, was called home on October 10, 2018 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bernice was born at home in Sampson County on April 23, 1940, the daughter of the late Eudie "Teddy" and Bettie Emeline Herring of Wilmington.

Bernice graduated from New Hanover High...

Oct 7, 2018

Rachel Johnson Bland, age 87, of Wilmington, passed away October 7, 2018.

She was born on July 1, 1931 in Roseboro, NC to the late Marvin and Josephine Johnson. Rachel was a long time and devoted member of Winter Park Baptist Church. She worked for 28 years as the Alderman Elementary School Dietician. She was a loving...

Oct 6, 2018

Raymond Bruce Becker, age 75, of Wilmington passed away October 6, 2018.

He was born on April 20, 1943 in Jersey City, NJ to the late John and Evelyn Vicario In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Carol Remaley and Deloras Capperali; and brother, Ronald Becker.

Left to remember him...

Oct 5, 2018

Alton Keith Chafin Jr. of Wilmington, NC passed away October 5, 2018.

He was born June 4, 1973 to Al and Sherry Chafin. He was raised in Pender County and worked at the North Carolina Port of Wilmington for eighteen years. He was the VP of ILA Local 1766 and loved listening to Bob Dylan. An avid...

Oct 4, 2018

Elisa Godfrey Wood, 80, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on October 4, 2018 from Day Spring Assisted Living. She was born on October 15, 1937 in El Paso, Texas; the daughter of the late John and Gregoria Holgiun Godfrey. She was also predeceased by her brother, Ruben Godfrey. Elisa was a member of Island...

Oct 4, 2018

Helen Taylor Meadows, 85, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed from her earthly life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC She was born December 10, 1932, the daughter of Buren Bailey Taylor and Elizabeth Louise Futch Taylor. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2018

Laura Heath Cumer, 76, of Wallace, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter in Wilmington.

She was born in Pender County on April 1, 1942, to the late Roy Teachey Heath, Sr. and Catherine Virginia (Stevens) Heath.

Laura was a Christian and a wonderful mother who loved...

Oct 3, 2018

Sallie Faye Couch Allen, 92, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born April 21, 1926 in Hall County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Robert L. Couch, Sr. and Endia Martha Carroll Couch. Also remembered is her beloved husband, John Lewis Allen, Sr. and daughter, Brenda...

Oct 1, 2018

Eveline Elisabeth Davis, age 89, of Wilmington passed away October 1, 2018, at Lower Cape Fear HospiceCare Center. She was born in Germany to the late Otto and Ilse Rudert Knackstedt. Eveline married Clarence Allen Davis and lived with him in the United States. They had a son, Randy Lee Davis, together before Clarence died in an accidental shooting...

Sep 30, 2018

Faye Wooten, age 84, of Wilmington went to her heavenly home September 30, 2018.

She was born in Columbus Co, NC to the late Clarence and Walla Wilkins. They moved to the Wilmington area where Faye was raised and lived the rest of her life. She was a member of the Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church and...

Sep 30, 2018

Monica Coleman Hill, age 52, of Holly Ridge passed away September 30, 2018.

She was born to the late Marvin Hensen Coleman and Dianne Gilliss Coleman. She was raised and resided most of her life in the Sneads Ferry area. Monica had a knack for crafts and a passion for fishing. More importantly, she loved the Lord,...

Sep 27, 2018

Harriet Agnesa Rood, 81, of Wilmington, went to her heavenly home on September 27, 2018 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born to the late Kai and Mary (Formwalt) deVermond on January 9, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.

Mrs. Rood was the devoted wife to a career Marine, and loving mother to...