Obituaries

Dec 18, 2017

Catherine Helen McKeithan, passed away in Bolivia, NC on Monday, December 18, 2017.

She was born in Brunswick county, where she lived her whole life. She worked for Dupont for forty years, before her retirement. She enjoyed spending her retirement years spoiling her cats and finding bargains in thrift stores. She was fascinated by dolphins.

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Dec 17, 2017

Leon Ray Potter, 79, of Kelly passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Silver Stream Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 8, 1938 in Bladen County, the son of the late Bill Henry and Erma Squires Potter. Leon is survived by his sister, Lottie Mae Potter; brothers, Carl Potter, Sr. (Sandra), Jerry...

Dec 15, 2017

George Washington Malpass, 97, of Burgaw and formerly of Duplin County passed from his earthly life on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Laurels of Pender. He was born May 11, 1920 in Duplin County, the son of the late Fred and Allie Nora Malpass. George is survived by his beloved wife, Margie Rivenbark Malpass; brother-in-law and caregiver, Abner Rivenbark...

Dec 13, 2017

Pauline Brock Moore, 74, of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Duplin Vidant Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1943 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Earl P. and Mary Giddeons Brock. Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter, Martha Elizabeth Moore. Pauline is survived by her beloved...

Dec 13, 2017

Nancy Jo Mathis, age 56, of Kenansville left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

She was born on December 15, 1960 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Ivey Johnson and Alice Dean Carter Mathis. She was also predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Mathis.

Surviving to...

Dec 13, 2017

Michael Gibson Sloan, age 29, beloved son and brother left this earth way too soon on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home in Hampstead, leaving a big hole in our hearts. He was born in Wilmington, NC on November 29, 1988; the son of Norman Sloan of Hampstead and Rita and Joey Brinkley of Teachey. Left to cherish...

Dec 13, 2017

Larry Leon Gurganus, Jr., age 54, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 1, 1963 in Pender County and was the son of Norma Padgett Gurganus of Willard and the late Larry Leon Gurganus, Sr.

Leon...

Dec 12, 2017

Sena Marie Teachey Wells, age 76, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on May 11, 1941 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Harry Ross and Helen Marie Mobley Teachey. She was also predeceased by...

Dec 10, 2017

Lillian Christine Whaley Hanchey, age 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born October 1, 1925 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late David Austin and Rena Wells Whaley. She was also predeceased by her loving husband, Horace F....

Dec 10, 2017

Emmett Morris Sniff, 84, of Hampstead, NC, fell asleep in the Lord on December 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with dementia.

Emmett was born October 15, 1933 in North Little Rock, AR, son of the late Burl J. and Helen M. Sniff.

Emmett was a devoted father and grandfather. Leaving behind to cherish his...

Dec 5, 2017

Craven Chavis, 69, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. He was born February 4, 1948 in Robeson County, the son of the late Zack and Anna Celestine Jacobs Chavis. He was also preceded in death by his son, Craven Cory Chavis; granddaughter, Autumn; sisters, Diane Chavis and Kay Hunt; and...

Dec 2, 2017

Melva Jones Matthews, 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on April 9, 1933 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Johnson Jones. Also lovingly remembered is her loving husband, Charles B. Matthews;...

Nov 30, 2017

Carolyn Brinson Sullivan, age 70, of Hampstead left this life for her eternal rest on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

She was born March 12, 1947 in Duplin County and was the twin daughter of the late Hallie Thomas and Betty Virgina Barwick Brinson. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Jackie Evans, Bettie Mae Murray, James Dearl...

Nov 28, 2017

Matthew Woodford Vinson, of Willard, NC passed away at home November 28, 2017.

He was born to Larry Wayne and Karen Ann Vinson, November 20, 1981 in Vass, NC.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Melanie Brice Vinson; daughter, Madilyn; parents, Larry and Karen Vinson of Vass, NC; brother Stacy Vinson (Breony) of Hampstead, NC;...

Nov 27, 2017

Virginia Faye Hardee Pender, 71 of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born January 25, 1946 in Horry County, SC, and was the daughter of the late, Curtis and Blanche Todd Hardee. Virginia was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Diane Pender. Virginia...

Nov 26, 2017

Adolph Freeman, of Leland, previously of Buckhead, passed away November 26, 2017. Adolph accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior and has gone to his heavenly home.

Adolph was a loving son, brother, significant other, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Adolph will be remembered as an...

Nov 26, 2017

James Donald Hollingsworth, Sr., age 75, of Wallace left this earthy life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1941 in Duplin County and was the son of the late James Albert and Madge Matthews Hollingsworth. He was also predeceased by his brother,...

Nov 24, 2017

Donna Lynn Bridges, resident of Leland, North Carolina, formerly of Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2017 at the age of 58 years old. Donna was born in Worcester County, Massachusetts on February 6th, 1959 to her parents, Henry and Martha Brandt. She graduated from Hempfield Area High School, and she married Douglas Bridges on...

Nov 24, 2017

Patricia Eubanks Rivenbark, 64, of Burgaw passed unexpectedly, but very peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born June 17, 1953 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Anna Mae Eubanks and the late Willie Franklin Eubanks. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Rivenbark, Sr.; and her son-in-law,...

Nov 18, 2017

Kameron Tyler Craig, age 14, has left this earth too soon. Saturday, November 18, 2017 he went home to join the heavenly angels. Kameron was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Michelle Strickland Craig. He was born April 21, 2003 in Jacksonville. Kameron was in the 9th grade at Heide Trask High School, where he was an outstanding...