Obituaries

Virginia "Jean" Mae Horne Eakins

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;...

Sarah Ann Matthis Colvin

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...

Diane Marie Smith Godwin

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.

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Milton Bryan Parker

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...

Nelson Tate Bennett, Sr.

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...

Ivan F. Bouchard

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...

Mollie Jane Ivey

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...

Robert "Bob" Reynolds Coleman

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...

Gregory "Greg" Theodore Hackler

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....

Sheryl A. Cottle

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...

Edward Lee Moore

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...

Jimmy Ray Wheeler

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...

Barbara Ann Robinson

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...

Evelyn Tiderman Mobley

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;...

Robert "Bob" Edward Mitchell

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...

Betty Mae Malpass

Feb 4, 2017

Betty Mae Malpass, age 80, of Willard left this life for her eternal rest on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born September 3, 1936 in Duplin County, NC to the late L. B. and Gladaline Williams Moore. She was also predeceased by her husband, Carlis Malpass, her brother, Ralph Moore, granddaughter, Samantha Roberts and son-in-law, Ronald Jones. Surviving...

Steven Vernon Shaffier, Sr.

Feb 2, 2017

Steven Vernon Shaffier, Sr., 63, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Ashe Gardens in Burgaw.

He was born May 9, 1953 in Washington, DC, the son of Betty Lewey Shaffier and the late James Thomas Shaffier, Sr. Steven was also preceded in death by a brother, James. T. "JT" Shaffier....

Hazel Delores Judd

Feb 2, 2017

Hazel Delores Judd, age 85, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born August 18, 1931 in New Hanover County, North Carolina the daughter of the late James D. Odum and Hazel Padrick Odum. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Richard Judd and son Michael...

Jasper "Jack" H. Young

Jan 31, 2017

Jasper "Jack" H. Young, born November 17, 1937 died peacefully January 31, 2017 at his home in Surf City.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Polly; children, Jackie Young (Lynn), Debbie Huckabee (Joe) and David Young (Janet); six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

There will be a private family memorial and celebration of his...

Marie Ellen Young

Jan 30, 2017

Marie Ellen Pruden Clendenin Young, of Winnabow, North Carolina, age 97, passed from this life Monday, January 30, 2017, at Trinity Grove Wilmington

She was born May 30, 1919, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Howard Fenton Pruden and Flossie Gay Shamblen Pruden. Marie was the oldest of three daughters and was preceded in...