Obituaries

Sep 28, 2017

James Ray Griffin, 80, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 7, 1937 in Pender County, the son of the late Walter Ray and Amanda Elizabeth Harts Griffin. James leaves behind his beloved family; his wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Cook Griffin;...

Sep 24, 2017

Robert Franklin Caldwell, 54, of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, September 24, 2017.

He was born on February 2, 1963 in Mecklenburg County and was the son of Kathaleen Teachey Caldwell of Wallace and the late Frank B. Caldwell. He was also predeceased by his sister, Rebecca " Becky" Caldwell....

Sep 23, 2017

Robert "Bobby" Winifred Young, 65, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC.

He was born August 16, 1952 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Francis Graham and Rosa McClung Young. He was also predeceased by his sister, Faye Young Guy.

Bobby was a member of Christian...

Sep 23, 2017

Amanda Kelly Downey, age 23, on September 23, 2017 left her earthly life all too soon. Amanda was born August 7, 1994 in Wilmington. She leaves behind her husband, Eli Downey; children, Aries Downey, Elliot Downey and Sloan Hoffman; her mother, Angela Rose Howe; her father, Kelly Howe; sister, Kelli Ann Howe; brother, Dillon Eakes; grandmothers, Betsy Ross and...

Sep 23, 2017

Mary Estelle Davis Wells, 89, of Wallace, was carried by angels from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was born July 5, 1928 in Wilson County, NC and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Ola Pridgen Davis. Also predeceased is her husband, Allen Ross Wells; their infant son and...

Sep 21, 2017

James Dillard Hundley, 71, of Wilmington and formerly of Eden, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Davis Community Rehab Center, Wilmington.

Born in Rockingham County to the late Dillard and Pearl Harris Hundley, Jimmy retired from Lowes Home Improvement as well as medical equipment sales. He loved the beach and shagging with his friends and...

Sep 13, 2017

Sydney Jo Miller, 23, of Wilmington, NC, left this earth to dance among the angels on September 13, 2017. Sydney was our firecracker baby, born on July 4, 1994 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia.

Sydney attended Codington Elementary, Myrtle Grove Middle, and Hoggard High Schools in New Hanover County. She completed high school early, and graduated...

Sep 11, 2017

Patricia MacMillan Witter, 74, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, September 11, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

She was born July 26, 1943 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Moyer and Audrienne Moore MacMillan. She was also predeceased by her brother Joe Moore....

Sep 8, 2017

Gerline Brown Hatcher, 75, of Teachey, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 8, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 28, 1941 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Nathan and Sara Brown. She was also predeceased by her husband Roy Hatcher and son...

Sep 7, 2017

Elizabeth Norris, age 89, of Wilmington, NC, took hold of her eternal life on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. She was born on March 20, 1928 in Manteo, NC to the late Luther Thomas Sr. and Annie Belle Rivenbark Strickland and will forever be known to her closest family as their "spring chicken".

Sep 5, 2017

Helen Henderson Sholar, 87, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from Laurels of Pender. She was born on January 26, 1930 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Delma and Minerva Adline Pierce Henderson. She is predeceased by her husband, J.C. Sholar, her grandson, Chris Sholar and siblings,...

Sep 1, 2017

Craven Cory Chavis, 31, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Cory was born November 22, 1985 in Wilmington and died unexpectedly on September 1, 2017. He is survived by his father, Craven Chavis; mother, Angela Hubbard Chavis (Teyko); siblings, Windy Chavis (Tony), Jamie Corbett (Jonathan),...

Aug 31, 2017

Harold Delbert Goble, Sr., 85, of Burgaw, died August 31, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, NC. The son of the late Raymond Samuel and Anna Karing Goble, Harold was born July 4, 1932 in New Castle, Indiana. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service...

Aug 30, 2017

Juanita Sumner Teachey, 83, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from a tragic auto accident. She was born on November 21, 1933 in Columbus County and was the daughter of the late Joe and Bertha Bradshaw Sumner. Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Myron Earl "Bud" Teachey who passed...

Aug 28, 2017

Melissa Mays, 50, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Monday, August 28, 2017 at her home. She was born September 30, 1966 in Champaign County, Illinois and was the daughter of Ronald Mays and the late Nancee Webb Mays Lennon. In addition to her dad, Melissa is survived by her daughter, Randi Overman (Joseph Lanier); son, Kenneth...

Aug 27, 2017

Kathy Dawn Jackson of Wilmington, NC passed away August 26, 2017.

She was born in November 23, 1956 inWilmington, NC to the late Hullie Jones and Lois Horrell. She lived in Wilmington Delaware before moving back to the Wilmington, NC area. She loved her family and Jesus.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded...

Aug 25, 2017

Gregory Ellis Webster of Wilmington, NC passed away August 25, 2017 in Pender County.

He was born on June 26, 1975 in Ashe County, NC.

Gregory loved the Duke Blue Devils and the Carolina Panthers. His favorite hobby was fishing. Everyone Gregory met was immediately his friend. He loved spending as much time as he...

Aug 25, 2017

Karen Lefler Sadler, age 62, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born on November 4, 1954 to Samuel and Sarah Lefler of Charlotte, NC.

Karen moved to Wilmington 10 years ago, after living in Charlotte most of her life. She had a tender heart for animals her entire life and...

Aug 24, 2017

Phillip Gregory Stakely, 47, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and loyal friend left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts. Phillip died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home in Rocky Point. Phillip was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 26, 1969 and was the son of Henry and Carol Stakely....

Aug 21, 2017

Owen Ray Ezzell, age 58, of Wallace was surrounded by his loving family as he was transported to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 21, 2017.

He was born on July 11, 1959 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Owen Wright and Dunnie Mae Crews Ezzell....