Obituaries

Feb 4, 2018

Hattie Mae Johnson Murray, 79, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 23, 1938 in Duplin County and was one of 10 children born to the late Jack and Nursie Reaves Johnson. She was also predeceased by...

Feb 3, 2018

Hazel Yvonne Pridgen, 81, of Rocky Point went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with love by her family. She was born April 9, 1936 in Chadbourn, the daughter of Henry and Phedora Bordeaux Pridgen. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny...

Feb 1, 2018

Vincent Joseph Cottone, age 68, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1949 in Manhattan, NY, the son of the late Frank Michael and Dorothea Nastasi Cottone. Vincent was husband to Kathleen Cottone; father of Michele Gold (Brian) and Mark Cottone; grandfather to Nicholas, Hunter...

Jan 27, 2018

William Albert Gurganious, 85, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born February 14, 1932 in Pender County, the seventh child of fourteen children born to Winston Allen and Vancey Vernell Norris Gurganious. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Margaret Gurganious; sisters, Alice McArtan, Ruth Blackman, Erma...

Jan 26, 2018

Loretta Lynn Sharp Kellum, 50, of Rocky Point, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed from her earthly life on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born June 25, 1967 in Lake County, Illinois.

Loretta is survived by her beloved children, Hunter Kellum and Dakota Kellum; mother, Patricia Sharp; father; Curtis R. Sharp; sisters, Melva Wescott...

Jan 25, 2018

Alice Marie Choma (Conlon) was born in Brooklyn, NY on 12/18/56, but lived and died in Wilmington, NC on 1/25/18. She battled breast cancer in every way both traditional and alternative until her last day. Her loving family held her hand as she left this sweet earth.

It broke Alice's heart to leave behind her cherished daughters,...

Jan 25, 2018

Heidi Jo Boehmer, 33, passed from her earthly life on January 25, 2018 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was born January 10, 1985 in Anchorage, Alaska, where her dad served in the US Coast Guard. She was the daughter of Marty Boehmer and the late Carol Storch Boehmer. Heidi was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Leo and...

Jan 24, 2018

Hazel Jenkins passed away at home January 24, 2018.

She was born April 24, 1931 to the late Carmer and Susan Cavenaugh. They lived in Duplin county throughout her childhood.

Hazel married Roy Jenkins and they lived together in Castle Hayne where they raised a family. She was a member of Castle Hayne Baptist for...

Jan 24, 2018

Bryan Ventin Roles, passed away in Hampstead, NC. He was an admired and loved member of the Hampstead Community who will affectionally remember him as "Weatherman"

Bryan was raised in Abertillery, Wales and lived in Hampstead the past 18 years.

He enjoyed traveling the world as part of the British Royal Navy, where he was...

Jan 21, 2018

Larry William Muse, 73, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 19, 1944 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of the late William Grady and Burnice White Muse. Larry was also preceded in death by his daughter,Tina Freeman. Larry leaves to cherish his memory...

Jan 18, 2018

Mary Lou Bullock Martin Woodcock, age 88, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Ivanhoe and Cumberland County entered her heavenly home on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Mary Lou was born December 7, 1929 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Noah Marshall Bullock and Lou Eva Ward Bullock. In addition to her parents Mary Lou was preceded in death by...

Jan 15, 2018

Bobby Gene Hatcher, age 79, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2018.

He was born on March 22, 1938 in Duplin County where he lived all his life. He was one of 14 children of the late Willie L. and Barbara Lanier Hatcher. Bobby was also predeceased by his...

Jan 11, 2018

Dawn Rebecca Poss passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 11th, in Leland, NC. She was born and raised in Maryland before moving to Leland. Dawn was a compassionate, caring, kind-hearted and loving mother who made family her first priority. She touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Dawn was passionate about her career...

Jan 9, 2018

Harvey Benjamin Horrell, 69, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 22, 1948 in Bladen County, one of seven children born to Lawerence McCrae Horrell and Sadie Bell Hudson Horrell. Also remembered are his sisters, Hazel Elizabeth H. Williams, Janice Elizabeth...

Jan 9, 2018

Robert Edison Lennon, Sr., 79, of Delco passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born December 4, 1938 in Wilmington, the son of the late James Edison Lennon and Lydia McGowan Lennon. Also remembered is their son, Robert Edison "Eddie" Lennon, Jr., who preceded Bob in death....

Jan 8, 2018

John Kelly Faircloth, Sr, age 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on January 8, 2018 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 27, 1933 in Harnett County and was the son of the late Seavy and Alwin DeVane Faircloth. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife...

Jan 6, 2018

Kathleen Ann Deacy Murphy, age 95, of Wallace and formerly of New York passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Day Spring Assisted Living in Wallace, NC.

She was born on February 10, 1922 in New York City, NY and was one of 10 children of the late Michael J. and Bridget McNulty Deacy. She was...

Jan 5, 2018

Theodore Rufus "Bo" Rouse, Jr., 77, of Rose Hill, left this life for his eternal rest on Friday, January 5, 2018 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on December 6, 1940 in New Hanover County, NC; son of the late Theodore Rufus Rouse, Sr. and Sara Cox Newton Rouse.

Mr. Rouse was owner and...

Jan 4, 2018

Cathy Ann Baker Brown, 67, of Teachey has passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from this life to her eternal rest after a long and difficult illness.

She was born on February 22, 1950 in Duplin County and was the daughter of Inez Midgett Baker of Teachey and the late Anson Lee Baker.

Cathy...

Jan 3, 2018

Brett Lee Henderson, age 35, of Atlanta, Ga and formerly of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

He was born on November 17, 1982 in New Hanover County and was the son of Margaret Teachey Henderson of Wallace and the late Curtis Johnson...