Obituaries

Jan 30, 2017

Marilyn C. Craver, age 79, of Castle Hayne passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1937 in Dillon, South Carolina the daughter of the late George Arnonld Chestnut and Netha Grice Chestnut. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Frank Craver; two sons,...

Jan 26, 2017

Annie Louise Bond, 96, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital

She was born October 17, 1920 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Henry James and Mamie Gray. Also preceding Annie in death is her husband, Acrel Bond, daughter, Shirley Caison; son, Robert Lee Bond;...

Jan 25, 2017

Richard Lee Futrell, age 86, of Burgaw, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Care Center.

He was born July 8, 1930 in Lenoir County, NC; the son of the late John and Goldie King Futrell. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Minnie Lou Andrews Futrell; granddaughter,...

Jan 24, 2017

Retired Master Sergeant, Robert John Murray, 85, of Burgaw, passed from this life into the presence of his Heavenly Father on January 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Anna Murray, in 2015. Surviving is his daughter, Sharon Hardison of Burgaw; and son, Todd...

Jan 18, 2017

Donald Scott Morgan, 57, of Rocky Point left his earthly life too soon, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 25, 1959 in Hampton, Virginia, the son of Judy Morgan Wilson and the late Elbert Donald Morgan, Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Morgan.

Scott leaves behind...

Jan 16, 2017

Jimmy Carlton Brown, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native of coastal North Carolina, who had lived much of his life in Johnson City, TN. He was the son of the late Jonathan Marion Brown and Theoria Parker Brown of Wallace, NC. In addition to his...

Jan 15, 2017

Connie Cecilia Raysin, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Ashe Gardens.

She was born September 3, 1939 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Clarence Jason and Josephine Elizabeth Moses Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Raysin; sister, Milda Greene; and brothers, Clarence...

Jan 15, 2017

Samuel Curtis Proctor, age 76, of Wilmington passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

He was born May 16, 1940 in Florence County, South Carolina the son of the late Stephen Curtis Proctor and Frances Player Proctor.

Mr. Proctor proudly served his country in the United States Army where...

Jan 15, 2017

Charles Jesse Steinhauer, 84, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Central Islip, NY, passed away on January 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Carol Ann Steinhauer. In addition to his wife, Charles was also predeceased by his eight siblings.

Beloved father of Susan & James Leonard, Linda & Raymond Volberg,...

Jan 14, 2017

Johnnie Mack Watkins, 74, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at The Village on Campbell.

He was born February 21, 1942 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joseph M. and Annie Jane Blanton Watkins. Also remembered are his brothers, David Ray Watkins, Billy Joseph Watkins, Sr. and Jack...

Jan 12, 2017

Brenda Dee Wilson Reichenbach, passed away January 12, 2017 in Wilmington, NC.

She was born in Prince George County, Maryland on October 15, 1961 to the daughter of the late Diane Dedman Wilson and Ronnie Wilson. She is preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Griner.

Brenda was a very loving, outgoing and enjoyed meeting...

Jan 11, 2017

William Robert Bell, 76, passed away in the early hours of January 11, 2017 at his home in the Six Forks community after a short battle with lung cancer. Bobby, born September 29, 1940, was the second child of the late Raymond "Dook" Bell and Maria Lee Savage Bell. He was also preceded in the death by his older...

Jan 11, 2017

Delmar Wayne Kelly, 76, of Wendell passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born September 1, 1940 in Bladen County, the son of the late Howard Rosso and Mary Ruth Russ Kelly. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Johnson Kelly: brothers, Vernert Kelly and Eugene Kelly;...

Jan 10, 2017

Charles Edward Buckner, age 82, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born December 4, 1934 in Duplin County and was the son of the late David Wooten Buckner and Lucy Batts Buckner Everette. He was also predeceased by...

Jan 9, 2017

Maurice Glenn Anderson, age 61, of Watha left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2017.

He was born on March 28, 1955 in Hampton, Va and was the son of the late Maurice Elbert and Elli Solger Anderson. He was also predeceased by his brother, James Anderson.

Surviving is his...

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...