Obituaries

Jan 8, 2017

Michelle C. Heera, age 49, of Castle Hayne passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Hempstead, New York the daughter of Rosemary VanNess Cope and the late Charles Cope. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Brian Cope.

Michelle loved to spend time in the company of...

Jan 8, 2017

Mary Katherine Lee Thompson, age 62, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from Day Springs of Wallace. She was born January 30, 1954 in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late Hubert Crosby and Ressie Wood Lee. She was also predeceased by her brother, Hubert Lee. Surviving are...

Jan 8, 2017

Margaret Smith Weatherly, 87, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 4, 1929 in Vandergrift, PA, the daughter of the late Cassius L. Smith, Jr. and Mildred Porter Smith.

Margaret is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years,...

Jan 6, 2017

Michael Anthony Rivenbark, 63, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born July 23, 1953 in Gladewater, Texas, the son of the late Timothy Clayton Rivenbark and Virginia Garcia Rivenbark. Michael is survived by his daughter, Crystalyn Babson (Boe); son, Christopher Rivenbark; grandchildren, Trevor Babson,...

Jan 6, 2017

Amy Renee` Tompkins Cameron, age 34, of Rocky Point passed all too soon from her earthly life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital. Amy leaves behind her husband of over 16 years, Steven and their two boys, Justin and Jacob; her mother, Laurrie Kane (Randy); her father, Cliff Tompkins (Terri); sister, Stacy Tompkins (Lee); grandmothers, Berta...

Jan 6, 2017

Marvin Lavern Melton, Jr., age 65, of Holly Ridge passed away Friday, January 6, 2017.

He was born February 27, 1951 to the Marvin Melton, Sr. and Alice Melton.

Marvin worked on the family farm. He enjoyed cooking for the people he loved, including his dogs.

Left to remember him are son, Robert...

Jan 5, 2017

Walter Fedoronko, 88, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born October 10, 1928 in the Village of St. Helena, the son of John and Eva Polny Fedoronko. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, Mike,...

Jan 2, 2017

Steven Donald "Bart" Bartie, 54, of Wallace, NC died Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on June 21, 1962 in Woodbury, New Jersey and was the son of Elva Lizzi Bartie of New Jersey and the late George Joseph Bartie.

Bart was employed as Superintendent for New Hanover County Property Management...

Dec 29, 2016

Emiley H. Matthey Bender, age 104, of Pinehurst and formerally of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from Manor Care Health Services in Pinehurst.

Born on June 5, 1912 in Wayne County, North Carolina, Mrs. Bender was the daughter of the late Reinhold and Augusta Bergmer...

Dec 26, 2016

Dolores Jane Christensen Glenn, 82, of Rocky Point and formerly of Indian Head, MD passed from her earthly life on Monday, December 26, 2016 at The Village on Campbell. She was born February 14, 1934 in Cedar Falls, Iowa and was born to the late Andrew H. and Marjorie G. Waite Christensen. Dolores was also preceded in...

Dec 26, 2016

Norman Lacy Barnhill, 67, of the Rowan community passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 in his home surrounded with love by his family. He was born on June 23, 1949 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Archie and Docia Barnhill. Norman is survived by his wife, Wanda New Barnhill; his children, C. Dwayne Woodcock (Nikki),...

Dec 25, 2016

Kristina Angeliki Horvath-Walker, age 25, left her earthly life all too soon on Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was born August 12, 1991 in Wilmington. Kristina is survived by her husband, Geoffrey R. Walker; daughter, Sabrina Horvath; mother, Connie Horvath Rivenbark and her husband, Danny Paul; brothers, William Ray, Chase Donaldson and Chris De-La-Warr; sister, Summer Donaldson;...

Dec 25, 2016

Betty Downer Milliken, age 85, of Wilmington passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

She was born August 24, 1931 in Laurens, South Carolina the daughter of the late John Bunyon Downer and Jenny Belle Mills Downer. She is preceded in death by her Son, Donnie Thompkins; Sisters, Ruby...

Dec 25, 2016

George Edwin Paylor Jr., age 79, of Wilmington passed away Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home.

He was born July 25, 1937 in Roxboro, North Carolina the son of the late George E. Paylor Sr. and Elizabeth Foushee Paylor. He is also preceded in death by his son, G. West Paylor.

Dec 23, 2016

Nathan Henry Wells, 86, passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born November 2, 1930 in Pender County, the son of the late Arthur Graham and Liddie Rivenbark Wells. Also preceding Nathan in death are his brothers, Allen Wells and WE Wells....

Dec 22, 2016

Arnold Lee Caison, 82, of Wallace, NC died Thursday, December 22, 2016, after a long illness. Arnold was born October 4, 1932 in Watha, NC, the son of the late Archie and Agnes Caison. Arnold was preceded in death by Trudi, his wife of 50 years, his parents, his brother Allen and his wife Nadia, his sister Alice Phelps...

Dec 21, 2016

Following a long and fruitful life, God touched her and she slept. Annie Green Bland, 102, passed peacefully from her earthly life on December 21, 2016 at Bethesda Health Care in Eastover.

She was born April 4, 1914 in Oriental, the daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie Belle Tuttle Green. Annie was preceded in death by...

Dec 20, 2016

Roland Peter West, 68, of Sneads Ferry passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at The Village of Campbell. He was born September 27, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Vincent and Marie Friermuth West. Roland is survived by his wife of 47 years, Solvi Loining West; daughter, Kari West; son, Kyle Matthew West...

Dec 18, 2016

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Canty was a Christian woman and a true soldier for God. The sun rose as Mary was born on June 12, 1960 in Wilmington born to Willie Lee and Lena Singleton Harper. One of her favorite scriptures was about giving praise to God, she would always articulate as loud as her little body would allow her,...

Dec 18, 2016

Autumn Raine Chavis, age 12, all too soon left her earthly life on Sunday, December 18, 2016.

She was born September 13, 2004 in Knoxville, TN, the beloved daughter of Eric Shane Chavis and Jennifer Schery Robinson.

Autumn is survived by her father, Eric Chavis (Alasha); mother, Jennifer Robinson (Derrick); sisters, Dakota Reign Chavis and...