Obituaries

Dec 10, 2017

Emmett Morris Sniff, 84, of Hampstead, NC, fell asleep in the Lord on December 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with dementia.

Emmett was born October 15, 1933 in North Little Rock, AR, son of the late Burl J. and Helen M. Sniff.

Emmett was a devoted father and grandfather. Leaving behind to cherish his...

Dec 5, 2017

Craven Chavis, 69, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. He was born February 4, 1948 in Robeson County, the son of the late Zack and Anna Celestine Jacobs Chavis. He was also preceded in death by his son, Craven Cory Chavis; granddaughter, Autumn; sisters, Diane Chavis and Kay Hunt; and...

Dec 2, 2017

Melva Jones Matthews, 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on April 9, 1933 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Johnson Jones. Also lovingly remembered is her loving husband, Charles B. Matthews;...

Nov 30, 2017

Carolyn Brinson Sullivan, age 70, of Hampstead left this life for her eternal rest on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

She was born March 12, 1947 in Duplin County and was the twin daughter of the late Hallie Thomas and Betty Virgina Barwick Brinson. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Jackie Evans, Bettie Mae Murray, James Dearl...

Nov 28, 2017

Matthew Woodford Vinson, of Willard, NC passed away at home November 28, 2017.

He was born to Larry Wayne and Karen Ann Vinson, November 20, 1981 in Vass, NC.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Melanie Brice Vinson; daughter, Madilyn; parents, Larry and Karen Vinson of Vass, NC; brother Stacy Vinson (Breony) of Hampstead, NC;...

Nov 27, 2017

Virginia Faye Hardee Pender, 71 of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born January 25, 1946 in Horry County, SC, and was the daughter of the late, Curtis and Blanche Todd Hardee. Virginia was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Diane Pender. Virginia...

Nov 26, 2017

Adolph Freeman, of Leland, previously of Buckhead, passed away November 26, 2017. Adolph accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior and has gone to his heavenly home.

Adolph was a loving son, brother, significant other, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Adolph will be remembered as an...

Nov 26, 2017

James Donald Hollingsworth, Sr., age 75, of Wallace left this earthy life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1941 in Duplin County and was the son of the late James Albert and Madge Matthews Hollingsworth. He was also predeceased by his brother,...

Nov 24, 2017

Donna Lynn Bridges, resident of Leland, North Carolina, formerly of Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2017 at the age of 58 years old. Donna was born in Worcester County, Massachusetts on February 6th, 1959 to her parents, Henry and Martha Brandt. She graduated from Hempfield Area High School, and she married Douglas Bridges on...

Nov 24, 2017

Patricia Eubanks Rivenbark, 64, of Burgaw passed unexpectedly, but very peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born June 17, 1953 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Anna Mae Eubanks and the late Willie Franklin Eubanks. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Rivenbark, Sr.; and her son-in-law,...

Nov 18, 2017

Kameron Tyler Craig, age 14, has left this earth too soon. Saturday, November 18, 2017 he went home to join the heavenly angels. Kameron was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Michelle Strickland Craig. He was born April 21, 2003 in Jacksonville. Kameron was in the 9th grade at Heide Trask High School, where he was an outstanding...

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...