Obituaries

Mar 7, 2017

Janice Kelly Rose, age 49, of Rocky Point peacefully joined her Heavenly Father after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 16, 1968 in Wilmington, North Carolina the daughter of Margaret Yopp Kelly and the late Thomas Nelson Kelly. She is also preceded in...

Mar 6, 2017

Henry Douglas Mears, age 66, of Wallace left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2017 from his residence.

He was born on November 23, 1950 in Roberson County, NC and was the son of the late Murdock Mears and Blondell Foley Mears Norris. Also lovingly remembered is his late brother, Danny Mears....

Feb 28, 2017

Bruce E. Torgeson, 78, passed away after a couragous battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, NC.

He was born October 31, 1938 in Clearlake, Wisconsin the son of the late Milton Torgeson and June P. Torgeson.

He was a man of faith and dedicated...

Feb 26, 2017

Johnnie William Wells, 90, of Willard passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born October 8, 1926 in Watha, the son of the late Arthur Graham and Liddie Rivenbark Wells. Also preceding Johnnie in death was the mother of their children, Doris Chadwick Wells; great grandson,...

Feb 25, 2017

Jesse Leverne Costin, 83, passed peacefully from his earthly home on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home with family at his side. He was born September 20, 1933 in Pender County, the son of the late Jessie Ebern and Estelle Walker Costin. Jesse was preceded in death by his sister, Bessie Harris and brother, Ebern Enos "Sandy" Costin....

Feb 24, 2017

Virginia "Jean" Mae Horne Eakins, 75, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Friday, February 24, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 19, 1941 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Calvin and Velvie Horne. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Pate Eakins, Sr.; son, Donald Eakins;...

Feb 24, 2017

Sarah Ann Matthis Colvin, 69, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family with love. She was born November 19, 1947 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late David Beatty and Sarah Juanita Knowles Matthis. Sarah is survived by her husband, Hugh Culbreth...

Feb 23, 2017

Diane Marie Smith Godwin, age 68, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 8, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of the late William Saenger and Marion Arnashus Smith. She is also preceded in death by her nephews, James Anthony Worrell and Michael Honke.

Feb 20, 2017

Milton Bryan Parker, age 58, of Rocky Point died Monday, February 20, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 6, 1958, in Duplin County and was the son of the late Milton Ray and Joyce Bryant Parker. He was also predeceased by his brother, Tony Parker.

He served his country honorably in the US Army. Bryan...

Feb 19, 2017

Nelson "Tate" Bennett, Sr, 83, of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Ash, NC and Conway, SC passed away Sunday, February 19th, 2017.

He was born in Ash, NC on June 23rd, 1933 and was the son of the late Nelson and Edna Jacobs Bennett.

Tate served his country honorably in the 101st Airborne Division of...

Feb 17, 2017

Ivan F. Bouchard, age 64, of Wilmington passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Ontario, Canada the son of the late Gerard Bouchard and Luci Croughs Bouchard. He is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Kendall House and faithful canine companion, Gator.

Ivan enjoyed sitting at...

Feb 17, 2017

Mollie Jane Ivey, age 87, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born August 14, 1929 in Robinson County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Elmer Haynes and Fronnie Barnes Haynes. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wade Ivey. Mrs. Ivey was a devoted and loving mother...

Feb 16, 2017

Robert "Bob" Reynolds Coleman, 75, of Hampstead passed from his earthly life to his Heavenly home on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1941 in Pender County, the son of the late Lindsey and Iva Lee Batson Coleman. Bob was also preceded in death by his wife, Pat Coleman. Bob...

Feb 15, 2017

Gregory Theodore Hackler, 54, of Burgaw died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Wilmington. He was born April 4, 1962 in Radford, VA, the son of Wanda Harrell Hackler Washington and the late Darrell Hackler. Greg is survived by his mother, Wanda Harrell Hackler Washington and her husband, Barry; son, Darrel Hackler (Brittany); sister, Sharon Cundiff; and brother, Douglas Hackler....

Feb 13, 2017

Sheryl A. Cottle, age 70, of Rocky Point passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 26, 1946 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of the late William Lego and Jeannine Charlton Lego. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cottle.

Sheryl was a devoted and...

Feb 9, 2017

Edward Lee Moore, 69, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his home.

He was born August 18, 1947 in Pender County, the son of thelate Edward Earl Moore and Dorothy Merritt Moore Rivenbark.

Edward is survived by his daughter, Leanne M. Cummings (David); son, Matthew Moore; grandsons, Michael...

Feb 8, 2017

Jimmy Ray Wheeler, age 73, of Harrells, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born on June 11, 1943 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Carl and Carrie Mae Daughtrey Wheeler. He was also predeceased...

Feb 6, 2017

Barbara Ann Robinson, 61, of Watha passed from earthly life on Monday, February 6, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 20, 1955 in Supply, the daughter of the late Archie Lee and Carrie Mae Smith Robinson.

Barbara is survived by her devoted husband, Clifton "Cliff" Robinson, Jr.; loving daughter, Janel...

Feb 6, 2017

Evelyn Tiderman Mobley, age 90, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Dayspring Assisted Living in Wallace, NC. She was born January 7, 1927 in Pender County, NC to the late Edward Hugh and Hattie Giddeons Tiderman. She was also predeceased by her husband, Elwood "Bud" Mobley; son, Larry K. Mobley;...

Feb 5, 2017

Robert "Bob" Edward Mitchell, 76, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at home surrounded by his caring family.

He was born November 22, 1940, in Bladen County, the son of the late Charles Gaston Mitchell, Sr. and Evelyn Hite Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Donnette...