Obituaries

Nov 3, 2017

Phillip "Phil" Hand Hall, 67, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home. He was born January 2, 1950 in Pender County, the youngest son of the late Colon Wendell and Lois Gray Saunders Hall. Phil served his country honorably in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era aboard the USS Claude...

Nov 3, 2017

Amy Paulette Ward passed away, November 3, 2017.

She was born on May 29, 1967 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

Amy came to the Wilmington area when she was five years old. She worked at Cape Fear Hospital and Verizon Wireless. Amy loved God and was an active member of both Federal Point Pentecostal and...

Nov 2, 2017

Harry Marsh Hamilton, 93, of Raleigh and formerly of Atkinson passed from his earthly life on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Wake Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1923 in Marshville, NC, the son of the late James Baxter and Effie Greene Hamilton. Harry was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Frances Phillips Hamilton;...

Nov 2, 2017

Anthony "Tony" Greer of Wilmington, NC passed away November 2, 2017.

Born October 24, 1961 in Wilmington to Charlie Greer and Kathleen Greer Eagle. Tony was a Wilmington Native who worked as a Master Carpenter. He was an excellent musician with perfect pitch. Tony was an accomplished wood craftsman. A devoted family man with a tremendous faith...

Oct 27, 2017

For Annie Helen Rivenbark, age 94, of Wallace, the twelve plus years journey through the world of Alzheimer's has not been easy for any of us, especially for Annie Helen. However, her family has found great comfort in seeing the hand of God many times throughout this grueling trek. And now, on October 27, 2017, surrounded by her family,...

Oct 26, 2017

Douglas Lane Davis, 60, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at home. He was born July 14, 1957 in Guildford County, the son of Jewel Strickland Ramsey. Douglas is survived by his loving family, wife of 14 years, Mabel Davis; brother, Curtiss Vann (Lorrie); sisters, Mary Parker (David) and Wendy Rivenbark (Timmy);...

Oct 23, 2017

Vonnie Ray McAnalley, known as Mac by his family and friends, passed away October 23, 2017 in Hampstead, NC. He was born August 28, 1935 in Portageville, MO to Clarence Monroe McAnalley and Opal Wallace McAnalley. Mac was a retired E8 Army Sergeant and received 5 Bronze Service Stars to Vietnam Service Medals, the Fire Oak Leaf Cluster to...

Oct 22, 2017

Ruby Gurganious Johnson, 90, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born August 23, 1927 in Johnston County, the daughter of the late Winston Allen and Vancey Vernell Norris Gurganious. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, Norman Ray Johnson, Sr.; sons, Randy, Ray and Ricky Dan Johnson;...

Oct 21, 2017

Dorothy Waters Gentry, 84, died peacefully Saturday evening, October 21, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. Born in Martin County on April 16, 1933 to Guy and Mae Waters, she resided for more than 40 years in her Jacksonville home. Recently, she lived in Southport NC to be nearer to her family.

Dorothy and her...

Oct 19, 2017

William Earl Murray, Sr., age 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

He was born on October 9, 1925 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Daniel Dewitt and Elma Wheeler Murray. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Julia Deane...

Oct 14, 2017

Shane L. Lunesford, 33, of Burgaw beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, uncle and friend has left this earth too soon. Saturday, October 14, 2017 Shane went to join his parents, Billy J. and Mary Catherine Horrell Lunesford and father-in-laws, Everett Cavileer, Jr. and Dewey Rivenbark in Heaven. Shane was born October 14, 1984 in Wilmington. He is survived by...

Oct 13, 2017

Hilda Rooks Tompkins, 88, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, October 13, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was surrounded with love by her family. She was born August 2, 1929 in Rocky Point, the daughter of the late Arthur Wright Rooks and Estelle Rooks. In addition to her parents, Hilda...

Oct 13, 2017

For God so loved the world, that He gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). On Friday, October 13, 2017, at 4:02pm, US Army Retired Reservist Lt. Colonel John Joseph LaBruyere began his eternity in Heaven.

John (Jack) was born to Lewis and Ruth...

Oct 13, 2017

Dorothy Fedoronko Leimone, age 101, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on October 13, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born March 6, 1916 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Eva Polny Fedoronko. In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Leimone; her daughter, Patricia Cowan and...

Oct 11, 2017

Col. Anthony Caputo USMC (Ret), 98, died Wednesday October 11 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw. He was born on May 22 1919 in Montclair, NJ to Salvatore and Concetta Caputo.

He was a star basketball and baseball player at the University of Pennsylvania, where he attended the Wharton School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps...

Oct 11, 2017

Alice Byrd Carroll, of Rocky Point, passed away October 11, 2017. Alice was born to the late John Byrd and Juanita Suggs on September 6, 1931 in Columbus, NC.

She married Donald Lee Carroll and they had 49 wonderful years together. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Friends and family will remember her spirited nature...

Oct 10, 2017

Eugene "Pete" Pridgen, 86, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 31, 1931 in Pender County, the son of the late William Dudley and Ola Mae Croom Pridgen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Deloris Horrell Pridgen in 2013. Pete is...

Oct 7, 2017

Anne Carolyn Sawyer Rooks went to her heavenly home October 7, 2017.

She was born September 20, 1934 in Burgaw NC.

Anne graduated from Burgaw High School and attended her freshman year of college at East Carolina College. Anne married Fred, the love of her life, in 1953 and after having 3 daughters, completed her...

Oct 6, 2017

Sarah Lee Gideons Blanton, 88, of Wallace left her earthly life for eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving children as she made the peaceful transition to her new home.

She was born on May 6, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late...

Oct 5, 2017

Charles Ray Lee, 72, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1945 in Johnston County, the son of the late Jesse W. Lee and Alice Louise Lee. Charles leaves his beloved family to cherish his memory; his wife of 50 years, Diane "Jane" Lee; sons,...