Obituaries

Mar 20, 2018

Norma Dean Padgett Gurganus, 74, of Willard passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on January 6, 1944 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Earl and Gertrude Maready Padgett. Norma was also predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Larry...

Mar 16, 2018

David Navarro Bradham, 82, of Ormond Beach, FL and formerly of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, March 16, 2018 from Indigo Palms Assisted Living Facility in Daytona Beach, FL. He was born October 14, 1935 in Duplin County, NC and was the son of the late Jodia Carr and RobertAnn Whaley Bradham....

Mar 15, 2018

Garland Estus Odom, Jr., 68, of Willard passed from his earthly life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home. He was born March 31, 1949 in Pender County and was the son of Lucille Dale Odom of Willard and the late Garland Estus Odom, Sr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Odom Hurley. In addition...

Mar 13, 2018

Margie Rivenbark Malpass, 84, of Burgaw and formerly of Duplin County passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born July 18, 1933 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Coy and Mary Wells Rivenbark. Margie was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Malpass; and brothers, Jimmy...

Mar 13, 2018

Richard McIver Miller, 49, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his home. He was born May 28, 1968 in Pender County, the son of Grady Bunny Miller and Lucille Richardson Miller. Richard is survived by his sister, Barbara Miller. Richard loved all of God's creations in the beautiful outdoors. He enjoyed working...

Mar 12, 2018

Edna Merle Eakins DeBose, 80, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life surrounded by loving family on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the home of her daughter. She was born August 15, 1937 in Pender County, the daughter of the late James Clifton and Mildred Estelle Eakins. Edna was also preceded in death by her husband, James Linwood...

Mar 11, 2018

Burris Swinson, passed away on March 11, 2018 in the comfort and care of the Lower Cape Fear LifeCareCenter, Wilmington, NC. He was the Son of Henry Swinson and Dunni Horne Swinson. He was a proud Staff Sargent and Tank Mechanic in the United States Army serving during the last years of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired...

Mar 9, 2018

Annie Pearl Browning Evans, 85, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Ashe Gardens. She was born May 13, 1932 in Halifax County, one of seven children born to Burtie William Browning and Volie Alice Woodlard Browning. In addition to her parents, Annie Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Mar 8, 2018

Jimmy Rogers Godwin, 77, of Wallace left this life on March 8, 2018 for his eternal rest and to reunite once again with the love of his life, June Heath Godwin.

Although Jimmy has been surrounded by the love and care of his children and grandchildren, he has longed for the day when he would be reunited...

Mar 7, 2018

Sandra May Floyd, called Sandy, of Wilmington, NC went to be with the Lord, March 7, 2018.

She was born in Hudson Falls , NY to the late Byron and Hazel Manley Clark.

Sandy was a Godly woman who loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of Castle Hayne Baptist Church. Sandy had an...

Mar 7, 2018

Todd Barry Hanchey, 52, of Wallace, NC passed away unexpectantly at his home.

He was born on January 20, 1966 in Wilmington, NC and was the son of the late Ray and Mary Beam Hanchey.

Surviving is his brother, Ted Ray "T.R." Hanchey of Wallace; sisters, Teresa H. Faircloth and husband, Donald of Florence, SC...

Mar 7, 2018

Jack Carter Russell, 81, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at The Laurels of Pender. He was born January 2, 1937 in Holmes, FL, the son of the late William Orell and Ecie Brasington Russell. Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faye Calloway Russell; daughter, Karen Russell; son, WC...

Mar 6, 2018

Harry Randolph "Randy" Caines, Jr., 68, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home with beloved family caring for him. He was born April 15, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of the late Harry Randolph and Geraldine Dempsey Caines. Randy is survived by his wife, Una C. Caines; daughters, Christina Caines,...

Mar 5, 2018

Maity Karime Bonilla Cordova, age 30, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on March 5, 2018.

She was born on January 28, 1988 in Sanaguera Honduras and was the daughter of the Maria M. Portillo Escobar of Harrells and the late Magdaleno Bonillo Zapata.

In addition to her mother, Maity is...

Mar 4, 2018

Carol Ann Naegely Clearman, 73, of Burgaw, NC and formerly of Elmira, NY passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born December 11, 1944 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Phyllis Learn Naegely and the late Kenneth Dean...

Mar 3, 2018

Terry Donald Glover, of Scotts Hill, NC formerly of Rocky Mount, NC passed away suddenly March 3, 2018.

He was born in Nash County, NC to the late, Ivan and Alice Hathaway Glover. Terry worked as a carman in the railroad for many years. He was a well-known member of his community and Barlow Vista Baptist Church....

Mar 2, 2018

Edith Sidbury Crowley Batson, 90, of Burgaw entered into the joy of the Almighty on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Edith Batson Hill, in Ruston, LA Edith was born September 18, 1927 in Westminister, SC, the daughter of the late Rev. Jeremiah Stephen Crowley and Edith Sidbury Crowley. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 28, 2018

Evelyn Faye Pridgen Woodcock, 77, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. She was born January 20, 1941, the daughter of the late Roger and Mary Catherine Pridgen. Faye was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Leo Woodcock; sister, Ann Guyton,...

Feb 25, 2018

Arthur Cecil "AC" Skinner, Jr., 81, of Hampstead and formerly of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born September 11, 1936 in Pitt County, the son of the late Arthur C. Skinner, Sr. and Bernice Forrest Skinner. He was also preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2018

Melba Jean King Rivenbark, 78, of Willard beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, Christian, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born September 15, 1939 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Quillie Jessie and Morie Faulk King. She was also preceded in death by her sisters,...