Obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Pitt Finley, 68, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday evening, February 22, 2018 from her home.

She was born on August 4, 1949 in Greenwood, SC; the daughter of the late Joseph Burton and Jettie Crawford Pitt.

Beth is survived by her husband of 44 years,...

Feb 14, 2018

Joseph Linwood Bowden, 86, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1931 in Pender County, the son of the late John Dixon Bowden and Helen Eakins Bowden. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nell Fields and brother, Marvin Bowden....

Feb 11, 2018

Priscilla Katherine Murphy, 65, of Beaufort and formerly of Atkinson died Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

She is survived by numerous friends, extended family and her beloved pets, Molly the Corgi and Persian cats Tallulah and Caesar.

Born in Wilmington October 25, 1952 to the late Alice Hill Reeves Murphy...

Feb 10, 2018

Herbert John Erne, Jr., 74, of Currie passed from his earthly life Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born June 2, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Herbert John Erne, Sr. and Alva Moriesi Erne. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary B. Erne; children, Herbert J. Erne III (Terri), Nicole E. Knotts, and Christopher...

Feb 10, 2018

Betty Athelia Summerlin Lockamy went to her heavenly home, February 10, 2018.

She was born in Wilmington, NC to the late Charles Wilson Summerlin and Mary Pearl Bowen. Betty was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed caring for her family. In her younger years, she loved being on the water, enjoying fishing and crabbing with family...

Feb 10, 2018

Julian Glenn Tucker, 88, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 22, 1929 in Duplin County and was the youngest of 5 children born to the late Lonnie and Sudie English Tucker. Julian was also predeceased by his...

Feb 8, 2018

Alma Elizabeth Kimbro Pettigrew, 89,formerly of Reidsville, NC passed away peacefully Thursday Feb. 8 2018 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw where she had been a lived for the past five years. She was born to Jim and Lucy Manley Kimbro in the Williamsburg Community of Rockingham County, and raised on a tobacco farm with five sisters. She...

Feb 7, 2018

Charles Edward Barnhill, 87, of Parkton passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at NC Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He was born June 14, 1930 in Pender County, the son of the late Jerald R. Barnhill and Violet Caison Barnhill. Also remembered is his grandson, Devon Dunn; and sisters, Myrtle Hale and Iris Cain. Charles leaves...

Feb 5, 2018

Vernon Charles Cartrette, 83, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life on Monday, February 5, 2018 at his home. He was born January 1, 1935 in Columbus County, the son of the late Jesse James and Bessie Pinyan Cartrette. Vernon leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Anne Marie McGreal Cartrette; daughters, Julia C. Weaver (RW)...

Feb 4, 2018

Hattie Mae Johnson Murray, 79, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 23, 1938 in Duplin County and was one of 10 children born to the late Jack and Nursie Reaves Johnson. She was also predeceased by...

Feb 3, 2018

Hazel Yvonne Pridgen, 81, of Rocky Point went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with love by her family. She was born April 9, 1936 in Chadbourn, the daughter of Henry and Phedora Bordeaux Pridgen. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny...

Feb 1, 2018

Vincent Joseph Cottone, age 68, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1949 in Manhattan, NY, the son of the late Frank Michael and Dorothea Nastasi Cottone. Vincent was husband to Kathleen Cottone; father of Michele Gold (Brian) and Mark Cottone; grandfather to Nicholas, Hunter...

Jan 27, 2018

William Albert Gurganious, 85, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born February 14, 1932 in Pender County, the seventh child of fourteen children born to Winston Allen and Vancey Vernell Norris Gurganious. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Margaret Gurganious; sisters, Alice McArtan, Ruth Blackman, Erma...

Jan 26, 2018

Loretta Lynn Sharp Kellum, 50, of Rocky Point, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed from her earthly life on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born June 25, 1967 in Lake County, Illinois.

Loretta is survived by her beloved children, Hunter Kellum and Dakota Kellum; mother, Patricia Sharp; father; Curtis R. Sharp; sisters, Melva Wescott...

Jan 25, 2018

Alice Marie Choma (Conlon) was born in Brooklyn, NY on 12/18/56, but lived and died in Wilmington, NC on 1/25/18. She battled breast cancer in every way both traditional and alternative until her last day. Her loving family held her hand as she left this sweet earth.

It broke Alice's heart to leave behind her cherished daughters,...

Jan 25, 2018

Heidi Jo Boehmer, 33, passed from her earthly life on January 25, 2018 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was born January 10, 1985 in Anchorage, Alaska, where her dad served in the US Coast Guard. She was the daughter of Marty Boehmer and the late Carol Storch Boehmer. Heidi was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Leo and...

Jan 24, 2018

Hazel Jenkins passed away at home January 24, 2018.

She was born April 24, 1931 to the late Carmer and Susan Cavenaugh. They lived in Duplin county throughout her childhood.

Hazel married Roy Jenkins and they lived together in Castle Hayne where they raised a family. She was a member of Castle Hayne Baptist for...

Jan 24, 2018

Bryan Ventin Roles, passed away in Hampstead, NC. He was an admired and loved member of the Hampstead Community who will affectionally remember him as "Weatherman"

Bryan was raised in Abertillery, Wales and lived in Hampstead the past 18 years.

He enjoyed traveling the world as part of the British Royal Navy, where he was...

Jan 21, 2018

Larry William Muse, 73, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 19, 1944 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of the late William Grady and Burnice White Muse. Larry was also preceded in death by his daughter,Tina Freeman. Larry leaves to cherish his memory...

Jan 18, 2018

Mary Lou Bullock Martin Woodcock, age 88, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Ivanhoe and Cumberland County entered her heavenly home on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Mary Lou was born December 7, 1929 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Noah Marshall Bullock and Lou Eva Ward Bullock. In addition to her parents Mary Lou was preceded in death by...