Obituaries

Apr 15, 2018

Janice Doreen Dion-Ratterree, 62, of Currie, NC passed from her earthly life on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at her home.

She was born November 12, 1955 in Ottawa, Canada, the daughter of the late Al and Claire Sisson Dion.

Janice is survived by her twin brother and his wife, James and Lydie-Ann Davidson-Dion of Ottawa,...

Apr 14, 2018

Calvin L. Lanier died peacefully Saturday, April 14, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 83.

Born April 19, 1934, to the late Admah and Ada Mae Lanier, Cal was the fifth of eight children. They lived in Magnolia, NC, where he and his five brothers and two sisters worked on the family farm. There,...

Apr 12, 2018

Channing Blair Lanier, 48, beloved daddy, son, fiancée, brother, uncle and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a huge hole in our hearts. Channing was born November 22, 1969 in Kinston. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018 surrounded with love by family at home after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Left to...

Apr 10, 2018

Lillian Marie Elks, of Rocky Point, North Carolina, passed away April 10, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a born in Edgecombe County, NC to the late Clifton Phillips and Lillian Owens Phillips. Marie was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed taking care of her family. In her younger years she was an avid...

Apr 8, 2018

Gary Michael Skinner, 59, of Watha and formerly of Williamsburg, Indiana passed from his earthly life on April 8, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1959 Wayne County, IN and was the son of Ruby Skinner and the late John William Skinner who died in 2008. Also remembered is his brother, John "Johnny"...

Apr 4, 2018

Gary George Keith, 80, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Gary or "Coach" as many of his family, former players and students knew him, was born in Everett, Washington on August 16, 1937. He was the son of the late LCDR Edward "Ted" Keith USN (ret), a veteran...

Mar 31, 2018

Julian Willard Anderson, 73, of Rocky Point, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, Christian, and God's faithful servant was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded with love by his family. He was born March 4, 1945 to the late Coy Willard and Velma Rooks Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna...

Mar 28, 2018

Violet "Dot" Harris Goff, 86, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Laurels of Pender. She was born October 18, 1931 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Joseph Hudson and Annie Jordan Harris. Dot was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Goff; son, Allan Goff; and siblings,...

Mar 26, 2018

Frances Vernell Gideon Futrell, 85, of Willard was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, March 26, 2018.

She was born on February 7, 1933 in Pender County; the only daughter of five children born to the late Taft and Rena Groves Gideon. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Cynthia Lewis and...

Mar 25, 2018

Nicholas Andrew Masotti, passed away Sunday March 25, 2018. He lived with his wife Sandra in Moore, OK from 1981 until they retired to Wilmington, NC in 2011.

Nicholas will be remembered for his work as a probation officer in Oklahoma City, as well as his membership at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Moore. But most of...

Mar 21, 2018

Louise Jones Bradshaw Brinson, 97, was surrounded by her loving family as she entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018. She was born December 18, 1920 in Onslow County and was the daughter of the late Luther Edd and Ressie Mae Jones. She was also predeceased by her husband and father of her children, Rifton Lee Bradshaw...

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...