Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

Sandra May Floyd, called Sandy, of Wilmington, NC went to be with the Lord, March 7, 2018.

She was born in Hudson Falls , NY to the late Byron and Hazel Manley Clark.

Sandy was a Godly woman who loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of Castle Hayne Baptist Church. Sandy had an...

Mar 7, 2018

Todd Barry Hanchey, 52, of Wallace, NC passed away unexpectantly at his home.

He was born on January 20, 1966 in Wilmington, NC and was the son of the late Ray and Mary Beam Hanchey.

Surviving is his brother, Ted Ray "T.R." Hanchey of Wallace; sisters, Teresa H. Faircloth and husband, Donald of Florence, SC...

Mar 7, 2018

Jack Carter Russell, 81, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at The Laurels of Pender. He was born January 2, 1937 in Holmes, FL, the son of the late William Orell and Ecie Brasington Russell. Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faye Calloway Russell; daughter, Karen Russell; son, WC...

Mar 6, 2018

Harry Randolph "Randy" Caines, Jr., 68, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home with beloved family caring for him. He was born April 15, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of the late Harry Randolph and Geraldine Dempsey Caines. Randy is survived by his wife, Una C. Caines; daughters, Christina Caines,...

Mar 5, 2018

Maity Karime Bonilla Cordova, age 30, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on March 5, 2018.

She was born on January 28, 1988 in Sanaguera Honduras and was the daughter of the Maria M. Portillo Escobar of Harrells and the late Magdaleno Bonillo Zapata.

In addition to her mother, Maity is...

Mar 4, 2018

Carol Ann Naegely Clearman, 73, of Burgaw, NC and formerly of Elmira, NY passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born December 11, 1944 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Phyllis Learn Naegely and the late Kenneth Dean...

Mar 3, 2018

Terry Donald Glover, of Scotts Hill, NC formerly of Rocky Mount, NC passed away suddenly March 3, 2018.

He was born in Nash County, NC to the late, Ivan and Alice Hathaway Glover. Terry worked as a carman in the railroad for many years. He was a well-known member of his community and Barlow Vista Baptist Church....

Mar 2, 2018

Edith Sidbury Crowley Batson, 90, of Burgaw entered into the joy of the Almighty on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Edith Batson Hill, in Ruston, LA Edith was born September 18, 1927 in Westminister, SC, the daughter of the late Rev. Jeremiah Stephen Crowley and Edith Sidbury Crowley. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 28, 2018

Evelyn Faye Pridgen Woodcock, 77, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. She was born January 20, 1941, the daughter of the late Roger and Mary Catherine Pridgen. Faye was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Leo Woodcock; sister, Ann Guyton,...

Feb 25, 2018

Arthur Cecil "AC" Skinner, Jr., 81, of Hampstead and formerly of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born September 11, 1936 in Pitt County, the son of the late Arthur C. Skinner, Sr. and Bernice Forrest Skinner. He was also preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2018

Melba Jean King Rivenbark, 78, of Willard beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, Christian, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born September 15, 1939 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Quillie Jessie and Morie Faulk King. She was also preceded in death by her sisters,...

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)...