Obituaries

Nov 18, 2017

Annie Grace Dennis Pridgen, 71, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, friend, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was born November 23, 1945 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Robert T. Dennis and Annie Jewel Wells Dennis. Annie was preceded in death by her son,...

Nov 17, 2017

Jennifer Michelle Strickland Craig, 43, of Rocky Point died Friday, November 17, 2017 in Pender County. She was born April 22, 1974 in Wilmington. Jennifer was a diligent worker and enjoyed collecting Dolphin statuary. She love all of God's animals, especially the family dog, Flash. Her presence in this world will be missed. Jennifer is survived by her daughter,...

Nov 17, 2017

John Casper "J.C." Heyer, 81, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2017.

He was born on June 3, 1936 in Duplin County, NC and was the only son of the late John Edward and Lena Kilpatrick Heyer. He was also predeceased by his sister, Betty H. Greenway.

Nov 16, 2017

Cathy Alexander of Bedminster, NJ, currently residing in Wilmington, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Cathy was born in Union County, New Jersey to the late JJ and Rita Shea Alexander. She worked for many years as the Director of Human Resources for Phillips Van Husen and was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in New...

Nov 15, 2017

Dorothy Ada Chippington, of Wilmington, passed November 15, 2017.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Herbert and Alice Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John Chipppington. Surviving are her daughters, Joan Bernacki (Bill) and Carol Hills (Ron) all of Compass Point; grandchildren, Denny Bernacki (Becca), Melissa Georges (Mike),...

Nov 14, 2017

Elizabeth Rich Johnson passed away on November 14, 2017. She was born near Wallace, NC, the daughter of the late William Charlie and Lucy Dale Rich. Her husband, John E. Johnson and brother Robert D. (Bobby) Rich preceded her in death.

Elizabeth graduated from Clement High School (now Wallace-Rose Hill) and after her marriage lived in Greensboro,...

Nov 14, 2017

Lewis Henderson Rooks, 87, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born April 5, 1930 in Pender County, one of seven children born to Major Allison Rooks and Sabrey Sikes Rooks. He was preceded in death by two sisters; three brothers, and...

Nov 13, 2017

Conrad Jerome Newell died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 13, 2017. He was born in Geneva, Alabama on December 31, 1924 to the late W.J. and Lilly Newell. Conrad was predeceased by his daughter, Vicki Newell Sylvester, five sisters, and three brothers.

Conrad and his family moved to Wilmington in 1968 where he joined his...

Nov 12, 2017

Frank Gable Rivenbark, 83, of Currie passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at The Laurels of Pender. He was born April 19, 1934 in Pender County one of 12 children born to Scarnwall Lester and Eva Wells Rivenbark. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Merritt Rivenbark; sons, Douglas Wayne Rivenbark and...

Nov 12, 2017

Elvera Henrietta Goetsch, of Leland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 12, 2017.

She was born August 12, 1920 in Martin City, Minnesota. And lived in Gaylord, Minnesota for almost 40 years, until 2005.

While in Southern Minnesota she helped with the Lutheran Braille Society. After moving to Leland, Elvera became a...

Nov 11, 2017

John W. Baldanza passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. He passed on Veterans Day, the anniversary of his father's death.

John was born in Clifton, New Jersey where he was raised and spent most of his life. He met the love of his life Ena Baldanza there, forty years ago. He was a devoted family man who...

Nov 10, 2017

Joan "Bimmie" Turner Woodcock, 63, of Willard passed peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at her home. She was born May 28, 1954 in Bell County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Guy Joseph and Martha Delina Simpson Turner. Joan is survived by her husband of 20 years, Jeffery D. Woodcock; daughters, Jennifer LeMay Bass (George) and Jillian LeMay...

Nov 10, 2017

Norma Chadwick Pridgen, 89, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1927 in Pender County, one of eleven children born to William Frazier and Myrtle Parker Chadwick. Also remembered are her husband, Ivey D. Pridgen, Sr.; five sisters; five brothers; and a special niece,...

Nov 8, 2017

James "Jimmy" Lynn Lasseter, age 81, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born on February 17, 1936 in Chipley, Florida and was the son of the late D.C. Lasseter and Elois Shipes Lasseter Ticka. He was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine...

Nov 8, 2017

Harold McArthur born in Cumberland county, currently residing in Pender county, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2017.

Harold was born June 1, 1948 to Otis and Freddy McArthur.

He married his wife Jeannie and they have been together for forty-five years. Harold was a member of Bear Branch Baptist Church and...

Nov 7, 2017

Wilson Urrutia Arandia, age 36, of Rose Hill left this earthly life way too soon on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from Vidant Medical Center in Greenville due to cancer.

He was born December 3, 1980 in Valenzuela, Philippines and was the loving son of Estrella M. Ricci and step-father, John of Rose Hill and the late William...

Nov 7, 2017

David Brian Moore, 41, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness of many years. He was born June 7, 1976 in Burgaw the son of Douglas Rayford Moore and the late Linda Holly Moore. In addition to his father, David is survived...

Nov 7, 2017

Joyce Johnson of Wilmington, passed away November 7, 2017.

She was born to Willis Henry Swinson and Lily Kornegay on June 16, 1929 in Duplin County, NC.

Joyce lived in Newnan, Georgia for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Newnan. She was a charter Member of the Kiwanis Club of...

Nov 4, 2017

Madeline Cruz Mays of Wilmington, NC passed away November 4, 2017.

She was born in Brooklyn to Felipe Cruz and Emma Garcia. They moved to Levittown where she grew up. Madeline became a born again Christian member of Living Waters Ministry. And was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family will always remember the family...

Nov 4, 2017

Sue Debose of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2017.

She was born in Washington DC to the late John Joseph Colleran Dunn and Inez Maude Mandenyohl.

Sue worked in Nursing homes for many years. She had a loving and spirited soul and a huge heart. She enjoyed coloring, doing puzzles,...