Obituaries

Oct 14, 2016

Dixie Sue Way Woodbury, age 79, of Wilmington passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born May 7, 1937 in Anita, Iowa the daughter of the late Max Way and Marjorie Knowlton Way.

Dixie retired after 40 years as an elementary school teacher that specialized in the...

Oct 11, 2016

John Edward Harrell, 75, of Seminary, Mississippi and formally of Atkinson, North Carolina passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his sister's residence in Seminary, Mississippi.. He was born November 19, 1940 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the son of the late Eugene B. and Evelyn Hunt Harrell. John was also preceded in death by his...

Oct 9, 2016

Paul Brooks Harwood, age 57, of Surf City passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Montgomery County, North Carolina the son of the late Brooks Willard Harwood and Elise Eugenia Kimball Harwood.

Paul enjoyed playing golf, watching the Carolina Panthers Football and Carolina Tar Heels Basket Ball games.

Oct 8, 2016

George H. Highsmith, Jr. died peacefully at home on October 8, 2016. He was born May 4, 1918, the oldest son of George H. Highsmith and Isla Ward Highsmith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Catherine Highsmith; three children, Martha Highsmith, Jane Highsmith, and Al Highsmith and his wife Janet; three grandchildren, Georgia Farrior and...

Oct 8, 2016

Alton Carner Rivenbark, age 79, of Wilmington passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.

He was born May 23, 1937 in Wayne County the son of the late John Rivenbark and Ora Moore Rivenbark. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Lilly Mae Rivenbark, Hazel Ham, Alma Cashwell and Dell Rivenbark.

Alton was a...

Oct 8, 2016

Harry Lee Pickett, 71, of Wallace passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Pendu Rest Home, his home of many years.

He was born July 22, 1945 in Pender County, the son of the late George and Mable Smith Pickett. Harry was preceded in death by his brother, Quincey Pickett who also...

Oct 6, 2016

Bernardina Apolo Murta Carmo, age 84, of Wilmington passed away October 6, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 2, 1932 in Portugal.

Bernardina was a devoted and loving wife and mother who loved to cook authentic dishes such as black beans and rice with chicken. She enjoyed spending time in...

Oct 6, 2016

Herbert Lee Matthews, 72, of Rocky Point, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

He was born March 21, 1944 in Wilmington the son of the late Clarence Lee Matthews and Marie Miller Melvin.

Herbert is survived by his daughter, Laura Lynn Mott (Ron);...

Oct 5, 2016

Daniel Dean Malpass, 77, of Conway, SC passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Conway Manor, Conway, SC. He was born February 10, 1939 in Pender County, the son of the late William James and Annie Stevens Malpass. Daniel was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jessie and Bill Malpass. Daniel is survived by his...

Oct 3, 2016

Johnnie O. Ruddell, 86, of Burgaw passed peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Monday, October 3, 2016.

Johnnie was a devoted husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle and friend. Johnnie was born January 3, 1930 in Drexel, the middle of nine children born to Harry Livingston and Iona Pitts Ruddell. Also remembered is his beloved wife...

Oct 2, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" Lee Chestnutt, 72, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical center.

He was born October 3, 1943 in Duplin County, the son of the late William Earl and Mildred Elizabeth Rivenbark Chestnutt. Larry was also preceded in death by his son, Randy Chestnutt.

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Oct 2, 2016

Catherine Smith Mitchell was born to Lucy Catherine Pearson Smith and Fred Hargett Smith, Sr. on July 16, 1935 and died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving husband, Terry and family. Catherine was proud of her rich heritage of the Boney, Pearson, and Smith families. She proudly leaves this legacy to...

Sep 29, 2016

Thomas Wilson Barnes, age 89, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

He was born October 23, 1926 in Henry County, Virginia the son of the late Jerry Barnes and Annie Odell Barnes. He is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Annie Ruth Dillon Barnes and...

Sep 26, 2016

Alma Rooks Benson, of Wilmington, beloved mother of John A. Benson Jr. (Barbara) and Margaret Benson McDuffie (Allan) went home to be with her Heavenly Father on September 26, 2016.

She was born November 5, 1913 in Bladen County, the fourth of six children, to the late Luther J. Rooks and Livvie Corbett Rooks. She graduated from...

Sep 25, 2016

Peggy Jo Batts Davis, age 64, of Kenansville and formerly of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1952 in New Hanover County and was the daughter of the late Winfred and Ernestine Williams Batts. She was also predeceased by her great...

Sep 21, 2016

James "Jay" Herman Meister III, 45, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born November 15, 1970 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Shirley G. Burke and the late Joseph E. Burke.

In addition to his mother,...

Sep 20, 2016

Dale Jones passed away Tuesday night, September 20, 2016 from heart complications. By his side he had his friend and loving wife of 40 years. He was a well-respected and loved man in both the boating and the horse community in Pender, New Hanover and Craven Counties.

Memorial service will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00...

Sep 17, 2016

Ida Mae Pylant Wall Barnhill, 78, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 27, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Edith Head Pylant. Ida was preceded in death by...

Sep 17, 2016

James Fletcher Meders, 76, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 with beloved family at his bedside at The Village on Campbell in Burgaw.

He was born March 22, 1940 in Omega, Georgia, the son of the late Henry C. and Addie Lee Fletcher Meders. Also remembered are four sisters...

Sep 15, 2016

Michael West Miller, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at UNC-Hospitals-Chapel Hill.

He was born in Lenoir County, NC, the fifth of ten children born to Earl and Ruby Kornegay Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mike is survived by his wife...