Obituaries

Sep 27, 2018

Eula Gray Davis Gray, 89, of Raeford passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Autumn Care of Raeford. She was one of eight children born October 14, 1928 in Kenley, NC to Joseph Ruffin Davis and Mattie Johnson Davis. In addition to her parents Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Allen...

Sep 27, 2018

Edward (Ed) LaVere, age 89, of Burgaw, NC passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on September 27, 2018. Edward was born in Felton, Delaware on July 22, 1929 to the late Harry and Helen LaVere. Edward was one of ten children. Of the ten children, he is preceded in death by; Harold LaVere, Robert LaVere,...

Sep 25, 2018

Hilda Hair Atkinson, 82, of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, September 24, 2018 following a full and blessed life. She was born July 2, 1936 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Alvin Currie and Katie Geneva Melvin Hair. Also, lovingly remembered is her husband, Hugh Myrtle Atkinson, Sr. and granddaughter, Stephanie, both who...

Sep 25, 2018

Timothy Earl Gurganus, age 52, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home. He was born April 9, 1966 in Wilmington, the son of Earl Gurganus and the late Peggy Carter Coley. Timothy is survived by his son, Dalton Hunter Gurganus (Lauren Morgan); grandson, Bradley Lake; father, Earl Gurganus and his wife, Margaret;...

Sep 24, 2018

Geneva Jane Robinson Horrell, 79, of Leland, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend passed from her earthly life on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Legacy Heights, Charlotte, NC.

She was born February 1, 1939 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Pridgen Robinson.

Geneva is survived by her husband of 55...

Sep 24, 2018

Bryan Lee Whitehead, 43, of Hampstead, beloved son, brother, father, nephew, cousin and loyal friend left this earth Monday, September 24, 2018, way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Bryan was born February 9, 1975 in Wilmington, the beloved son of William Livingston Whitehead and Janet Groves Whitehead.

Left to cherish Lee's memory in...

Sep 21, 2018

David Earl Bonham, Jr., age 47, passed away earlier this week at his home in Teachey.

He was born on February 16, 1971 in Duplin County and was the son of Alice Horrell Bonham of Wallace and the late David Earl Bonham, Sr.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his devoted sister, Sherry B....

Sep 18, 2018

Annie Laurie Rivenbark Evans, age 87 passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018. She was born in Duplin County, North Carolina January 29, 1931 to the late Pearlie Rivenbark, Sr. and Maggie Southerland.

She was a devoted wife of the late Oliver Wendell Evans of Magnolia, NC, mother and special "Granny" to many. All that knew her...

Sep 15, 2018

Joanne Smith Mitchell Sykes, 64, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, September 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by love and her family.

She was born January 16, 1954 in Craven County, the daughter of the late James Henry Smith and Nancy Enright Smith Knowles. Also remembered is her husband, Elmer "Mitch" Mitchell; son,...

Sep 14, 2018

Barbara Kay Wright Scannell, age 67, of Wilmington died Friday, September 14, 2018, at her home.

She was born July 27, 1951, in Jackson County, Alabama and was the daughter of Thelma Gant Wright of Scottsboro, AL and the late Perry K. Wright.

In addition to her mother, Barbara is survived by her devoted husband...

Sep 13, 2018

Gene Cavenaugh, age 77, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from Vidant Inpatient Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

He was born on December 25, 1940 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Hermon and Nettie Batts Cavenaugh. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Doris...

Sep 10, 2018

Sandra Ann Shipton Orlowski, 65, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, September 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1952 in Detroit, MI and was the daughter of the late David Lee and Mary Ann Gardner Shipton. Sandra was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Burgaw,...

Sep 9, 2018

Donald Jeffrey Burgess, 64, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home. He was born May 15, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late Harvey J. and Geneva Stokes Burgess. Donald is survived by his caregivers and friends, Jim and Dawn Connor. By career and trade Donald was a mechanic...

Sep 9, 2018

Virginia "Ginger" Bergeron Thurlow, 76, of Burgaw, NC, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. She was born July 13, 1942 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Ernest Bergeron, Sr., and Dorothy LaBonte Bergeron. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her son, Peter Denault; her...

Sep 9, 2018

Benjamin Albert Williams, 69, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home. He was born December 4, 1948 in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Samuel Alexander Williams and Mildred Pridgen Williams. Ben is survived by his wife, Kathy Williams; sons, Ben Williams (Rachel) and Chandler Williams; stepchildren, Paul...

Sep 8, 2018

Gregory Scott Pfaffroth,age 57,of Wilmington, NC passed away September 8, 2018.

He was a manager at Harris Teeter and is survived by his two sons, Chris and Michael Pfaffroth and parents, Robert and Barbara Pfaffroth

No services are planned at this time.

Sep 2, 2018

Judy Autry Watkins, 76, of Burgaw beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed from her earthly life on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at UNC Hospitals-ChapelHill. She was born December 13, 1941 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late James Perry and Callie English Autry. Judy is survived by her husband, William D. "Billy" Watkins, Jr.; daughter, Lisa...

Sep 1, 2018

Mildred Genevieve Proud Habiger, 91, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, September 1, 2018.

She was born on March 22, 1927 in New Castle, Delaware and was the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Daniels Proud. She was also predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Stanley Ray Habiger,...

Sep 1, 2018

Lossie Aycock Marshburn, 98, of Burgaw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Ashe Gardens. She was born October 9, 1919 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Barnes and Mollie McKoy Aycock. Lossie was preceded in death by her husband, David...

Aug 31, 2018

Willie Crae Pridgen, Sr., 77 of Rocky Point, NC, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was the director of the New Hanover County Workshop "Keys Inc." Prior to this he was co-owner of "Pridgen Motors" located on Carolina Beach.

Willie will be well remembered for...