Obituaries

Jul 12, 2016

Clarice Ann Blanton, 57, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a illness of many years.

She was born May 10, 1959 in Pender County, the daughter of Raddie Henderson Blanton and the late Marvin "Jimmy" Blanton.

In addition to her mother...

Jul 12, 2016

Harold T. "Tommy" Wood, Jr., age 68, of Azle, Texas and formerly of Wallace, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

He was born on November 30, 1947 in Wallace, North Carolina and was the son of the late Harold and Edna Wood.

Tommy served his country...

Jul 10, 2016

Lennis "L.W." Walker Benton, age 74, of Castle Hayne surrounded by family and loved ones left this world on Sunday, July 10, 2016 to be with his Lord and Savior where there is no more pain and suffering.

He was born April 20, 1942 in Brunswick County, North Carolina the son of the late Matthew Benton and...

Jul 8, 2016

Thomas Stanley Karwoski, Jr., 77, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Ashe Gardens in Burgaw.

He was born in Bradley, Ohio the son of the late Thomas Stanley Karwoski Sr. and Margaret Puskas Karwoski. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy Karwoski and half brother Joseph...

Jul 7, 2016

Lottie Irene Thornton, 76, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her daughter's home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born June 11, 1940 in Goldsboro, the daughter of the late William Lee and Lizzie Foss Rouse. In addition to her parents, Lottie was preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2016

Robert Franklin "Frank" Humphrey II, 80, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born October 16, 1935 in Pender County, the son of the late John Shackelford Humphrey, Sr. and Agnes Thompson Humphrey. Frank was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Anna Humphrey; sister, Jean Humphrey Henline; and brother, John...

Jun 30, 2016

James Daniel "Danny" Naramore, 49, of Sneads Ferry passed from his earthly life on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his home.

He was born October 6, 1966 in Catawba County, the son of Linda Jacob DeBose of Watha and James Cecil Naramore of Fayetteville.

In addition to his parents, Danny is survived by his son,...

Jun 30, 2016

Sadie M. Lanier, age 91, of High Point and formerly of Rose Hill, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2016.

She was born on January 22, 1925 and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Penny Pierce Murphy. She was also predeceased by her devoted husband, Jody Wilson...

Jun 28, 2016

Nellie Pleasant Davis, 85, of Clinton and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

She was born on July 28, 1931 in Johnson County; the daughter of the late Riley Chester and Brookie Stephenson Pleasant. She was also predeceased by her husband, Gerald Lynwood Davis; her sons, Gerald...

Jun 26, 2016

Ann Mae Bloodworth Coulson, 96, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1919 in Willard, the eldest of seven children born to Daniel Jackson "Jack" Bloodworth, Sr. and Katie Piner Bloodworth. She grew up on a farm in Willard and graduated from Clement School...

Jun 24, 2016

Raymond Lee "Ricky" Sellers, age 52, of Teachey, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born on November 10, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri and was the son of Joseph "Joe" Moore of Teachey and the late Margaret Sullivan Moore. Ricky and his brother, Ron were owner and business partners of...

Jun 19, 2016

Samantha Faye Justice, age 20, passed away from this life into eternal life June 19, 2016.

She was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 10, 1995. Samantha graduated Heidi Trask High School in 2012 in Rocky Point, North Carolina. She was known for her infectious smile, care for others, great laugh, free spirit and an ability...

Jun 17, 2016

Hannah Lee Stewart Honeycutt, 86, of Cape Carteret passed from her earthly life on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Carteret General Hospital.

She was born May 2, 1930 in Avery County, daughter of the late Brown and Mary Ingram. Hannah is survived by her six children, Dianne Perry (John) of Wilmington, Wayne Stewart (Anne Alexander) of Wilmington,...

Jun 17, 2016

Betty Jean Carney, age 78, of Wilmington passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at her home.

She was born in Wilmington, North Carolina January 22, 1938 the daughter of the late Robert S. Wilkins and Odie King Wilkins. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Doris Ann Price.

Betty was a devoted member...

Jun 14, 2016

Donald "Don" Houston Edwards, 71, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born May 21, 1945 in Pitt County, the son of the late Joseph Stanley and Lillian Houston Edwards.

Don is survived by his wife of 18 years,...

Jun 13, 2016

David Marion Kimble, age 73, of Wilmington passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 13, 1943 in Ohio the son of Pauline Joy Matics Kimble and Frances Marion Kimble but he lived most of his life in the Wilmington area.

David was an LCPL with the United States...

Jun 12, 2016

God needed a farmer so He picked Jimmy Eakins. Jimmy left Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center Sunday, June 12, 2016 for his eternal trip to heaven after a 15 year courageous battle with Parkinson 's disease.

Following his graduation from Atkinson High School in 1953, Jimmy began serving a tour of duty in the US Army....

Jun 11, 2016

Jeffrey "Jeff" Page Cottle, age 56, of Burgaw passed away Friday, June 11, 2016 at his home.

He was born December 25, 1959 in New Hanover County, North Carolina the son of the late Loranza Bryant Cottle Sr. and Mildred Cottle.

Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. During...

Jun 10, 2016

Leatrice Viola Phillips, 89, passed away June 10, 2016. She was born January 17, 1927 in Fayetteville, NC and was the daughter of the late Ira and Birdie Johnson Matthews. She was preceded in death by a son, Clifford C. Reynolds and daughter, Joan Leslie Gore and husband, Roland. Final rites will be held at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel...

Jun 10, 2016

Theodor Linnartz III, age 73, of Riegelwood passed away June 10, 2016 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw.

He was born February 2, 1943 in Holland the son of the late Theodor Linnartz and Anna Keller Linnartz.

Theodor honorably served his country in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. Following his service he...