Obituaries

Catherine  Rogers Brown

Catherine Rogers Brown

Aug 12, 2016

Catherine Rogers Brown, 79, of Burgaw Passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born April 22, 1937 in Mullins, SC, the daughter of the late Stafford and Edna Harper Rogers.

Catherine is survived by her husband of 60 years, F. Dean Brown,...

​Candace  April Sanderson

​Candace April Sanderson

Aug 12, 2016

Candace April Sanderson, 25, of Wallace-Rose Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 12, 2016.

Candace was born November 30, 1990 in Wilmington North Carolina. She is the daughter of Anthony Wayne Sanderson and Toni Denise Blackburn Sanderson.

Candace was attending James Sprunt Community College with the dream...

Laura Kaye Rich Conway

Laura Kaye Rich Conway

Aug 10, 2016

Laura Kaye Rich Conway, 63, of Wallace passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 20, 1952 in Bladen County and was the daughter of Melburn B. Rich, Sr. of Wallace and the late Ola Hester Rich. She was also predeceased by her best...

Linda  Sue Nabours

Linda Sue Nabours

Aug 9, 2016

Linda Sue Nabours, 77, of Burgaw and formerly of Texas passed peacefully from her earthly life on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born November 23, 1938 in Texas, the daughter of Maurice L. and Dollie Coleman Herrin. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Jones and sister,...

Martha Mae Bowen Besse

Martha Mae Bowen Besse

Aug 9, 2016

Martha Mae Bowen Besse, 75, of Wilmington passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 31, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL and was the daughter of the late Lester and Martha Jones Bowen. She was also predeceased by her sons, Philip Self and Ronald Self; brother, Eddie Bowen; and son-in-law,...

Hazel  Bonham Harris

Hazel Bonham Harris

Aug 7, 2016

Hazel Bonham Harris, age 83, of Wilmington passed away peacefully from this life unto eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at her home.

She was born April 14, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina the daughter of the late Collie Bonham and Bertha Hope Bonham.

Hazel graduated as an Alumni...

Edith Grace Johnson Sills

Edith Grace Johnson Sills

Aug 6, 2016

Edith Grace Johnson Herring Sills, age 70, of Wilmington passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her home.

She was born in Sampson County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Louvie Deems Johnson and Lola Grace Stewart Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husbands, J.D. Herring and David Sills and a brother, Robert...

Annie ‘Louise’ Oakes Hines Smith

Annie ‘Louise’ Oakes Hines Smith

Aug 6, 2016

Annie 'Louise' Oakes Hines Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital on August 6, 2016. She was born in Faison, NC, to Francis Whitfield Oakes and Mariah Louise (née Drew) on February 23, 1927. She was known to her family as "Ease," a nickname bestowed by her paternal grandfather. She established her decisive personality early on, when...

Alpha  Yvonne Strickland

Alpha Yvonne Strickland

Aug 4, 2016

Alpha Yvonne Strickland, 73, of Currie passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born December 22, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Alpha Chaney and Daisy Ruth Johnson Morrison.

Yvonne is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years,...

Pearl Johnson Barnhill

Pearl Johnson Barnhill

Aug 3, 2016

Pearl Johnson Barnhill of Burgaw peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She had served long and after 97 years departed her earthly life for her reward on Heaven's shore. She was born October 29, 1918 in Pender County, the daughter of Egbert and Mattie Woodcock Johnson. In addition to her parents Pearl was preceded in death by...

Estelle  Reaves Crews

Estelle Reaves Crews

Jul 30, 2016

Estelle Reaves Crews, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 13, 1928 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Elisha and Tempie Cobb Reaves. Also remembered are her husband, John Oliver Faircloth, who died in 1972 and Clifford "Red" Crews who...

James "Bubba" Thomas Croom

James "Bubba" Thomas Croom

Jul 30, 2016

James "Bubba" Thomas Croom, age 31, of Rocky Point passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016.

He was born September 4, 1984 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his sister, Pamela Mintz and grandparents, James and Edith Croom, and Joe Lockamy.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jimmy Croom Jr....

Dorothy  Miller Johnson

Dorothy Miller Johnson

Jul 30, 2016

Dorothy Miller Johnson, age 84, formerly of Rocky Point passed away from this life and into eternal life on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

She was born May 6, 1932 in Pender County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Christopher James Miller and Lena Marie Savage. She was also preceded...

Joseph "Joe" Arnold Lee

Joseph "Joe" Arnold Lee

Jul 29, 2016

Joseph "Joe" Arnold Lee, 78, of Wilmington passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina February 3, 1938 the son of the late Ralph Lee and Lillie Casteen Lee. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Doris James, Mildred Lee and Betty Yarbrough. Left to...

Anthony  Samuel Tramontana

Anthony Samuel Tramontana

Jul 22, 2016

Anthony Samuel Tramontana, 71, of Atkinson, NC and formerly of Russellville, KY passed from his earthly life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home.

He was born January 19, 1945 in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late Louis and Antoinette Jean DaNola Tramontana. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Annette Kondracki Tramontana who died in...

Msgt Foriest Stanley Rivenbark, Us Air Force, Retired

Msgt Foriest Stanley Rivenbark, Us Air Force, Retired

Jul 18, 2016

Wilmington: After years of declining health on July 18, 2016 Stan arrived at his long anticipated heavenly home to be with his Lord. Stan was born on May 30, 1935 near Burgaw in the Forest Hills community to Floyd and Lela Wells Rivenbark. He served honorably for twenty years in the United States Air Force. Along with his parents,...

Callie  English Autry

Callie English Autry

Jul 17, 2016

Callie English Autry, 96, a blessed, sweet spirited lady passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her home.

She was born June 22, 1920 in Pender County where she and her beloved husband, James Perry Autry raised their two children. Callie is survived by her son, Michael Autry; daughter, Judy A. Watkins...

Michelle  Lynn Stricker

Michelle Lynn Stricker

Jul 17, 2016

Michelle Lynn Stricker, age 53, of Wilmington passed away July 17, 2016.

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Rosa  Shelton Mitchell

Rosa Shelton Mitchell

Jul 15, 2016

Rosa Shelton Malpass Mitchell, 78, of Magnolia left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, July 15, 2016.

She was born on April 9, 1938 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Clarence P. and Annie Belle Maxwell Malpass. She was also predeceased by her husband, William Earl Mitchell.

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Grace Elizabeth Torrans English

Grace Elizabeth Torrans English

Jul 13, 2016

Grace Elizabeth Torrans English, age 80, of Wallace, North Carolina left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from Vidant Duplin Hospital. She was born February 12, 1936 in Duplin County, North Carolina and the daughter of the late Joshua Ellis and Elizabeth Blanchard Torrans. Grace was also predeceased by her sister and best...