Obituaries

May 15, 2016

Billy Ray Newton, 72, of Willard passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home.

He was born January 11, 1944 in Pender County, the son of the late Thomas Bryant Newton and Mildred Costin Newton. Billy was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Flavif Newton and sister, Joyce Newton Bland....

May 14, 2016

William "Willie" Henry Young, 87, passed from his earthly life on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his daughter's home. He was born August 3, 1928 in Rose Hill.

Willie Young was a hard working man. He was an electrician by trade and farming was his hobby. Even after his retirement, he worked on projects and growing vegetables...

May 14, 2016

Mary Angeline Benfield Emory, 72, of Currie passed from her earthly life on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born October 6, 1943 in Charlotte, one of 17 children of the late Brady T. and Thelma B. Pope Benfield. Also lovingly remembered is her husband, James William Emory Sr. and grandson, James F. Baker both who preceded Mary in...

May 13, 2016

Helen Lee Clark Frederick, 71, of Wilmington passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 13, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of the late Wesley Walter Clark and Ona Lee Free. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Valentine. Helen worked...

May 12, 2016

Judith Elaine Lockamy Piner, 81, of Willard left this life for her eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2016 surrounded by her family at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born December 23, 1934 in Sampson County and was the daughter of the late Ethan and Ruth Davis Lockamy. She was also predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James...

May 12, 2016

Ethel Marie Broxton, 56, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 28, 1960 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Aubrey Forrest and Betty Lou Batson Yarbrough. Also remembered is her brother, Michael Yarbrough, who preceded Marie in death.

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May 11, 2016

William Bill" Michael Smitley, 64, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his home.

He was born January 17, 1952 in Lucas County, Ohio the son of the late Francis Donald Smitley and Mary Lou Hayes Smitley. Also preceded in death is his brother, James Patrick Smitley.

May 11, 2016

Delores Virginia Register Stoudenmire, age 104 of Wilmington passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born June 21, 1911 in New Hanover County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Register and Fannie Mae Marine Register. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband Charles Melvin Stoudenmire Sr.;...

May 10, 2016

Jaddie Franklin Crews, 80, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Tuesday May 10, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family with love. He was born March 17, 1936 in Onslow County, the son of the late Luther and Lillie Rivenbark Crews. Also remembered are his brothers Lawtha Crews, James "Bro" Crews, Buddy Crews;...

May 9, 2016

Will A. Boyette, 68, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home and to be forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 9, 2016 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born on December 16, 1947 in Sampson County and was the son of the late Hettie Boyette Dyson. Will was...

May 8, 2016

Virginia Mae Hayes nee Perrygo, 91, of Rocky Point, NC formerly of Springfield, VA passed into eternal peace surrounded by loved ones on Mother's Day, May 8, 2016.

Virginia was born December 20, 1924 in Prince George's County, Maryland

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Hayes; her parents, Maurice and Lelia...

May 6, 2016

Thelma Brown Wells, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Pender Memorial Hospital with her beloved family by her bedside.

She was born April 11, 1928 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late John Gideon Vanhoy and Dora Sapp Payne. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 6, 2016

Brunson Neal Rivenbark, age 77, of Hampstead passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born July 29, 1938. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Marie Rivenbark, son, Gary Truett and one brother, Rodney.

Mr. Rivenbark honorably served his country in the...

May 3, 2016

Betty Jean Morgan Samsel, 93, of Rose Hill, North Carolina and formerly of Syracuse, New York left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born June 20, 1922 in Syracuse, New York and was the last survivor of 8 children of the late Homer and Melissa Pitcher...

May 3, 2016

John "Jack" E. Cribbs, age 66, of Plymouth, Massachusetts passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.

He was born January 28, 1950 in Clearwater, Florida.

Services will be held at a later date.

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May 2, 2016

Kelly Harrell Satterly, 42, of Clayton and formerly of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home. She was born September 28, 1973 in Wilmington and was the daughter of Bobbi Harrell Kamen and the late Larry Franklin Harrell. Kelly is survived by her husband of 21 years, Donald "Don" Satterly; daughter, Megan...

Apr 26, 2016

Tommy Walter Keys, age 67, of Wilmington passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 9, 1948 in Ogden, Utah the son of the late Augustus Walter Keys and Jimmie Anderson Keys.

Tommy was employed with International Paper and had...

Apr 24, 2016

Bobby Durand James, age 74, of Milton, Florida and formerly of Cypress Creek Community in North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2016.

He was born December 11, 1941 in Duplin County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Robert E. and Nolie Caison James. He was also...

Apr 22, 2016

Jose Luis Rodriguez Rivas, age 63, of Willard passed from this life to his eternal rest on Friday, April 22, 2016 from Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville.

He was born on May 24, 1952 in Michoacán Mexico and was the son of Claudio Rodriguez and Maria Rivas.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife,...

Apr 20, 2016

On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Aaliyah Lee Owens born to Robby and Silvia Robles Owens entered this world a precious, much loved little baby girl. Aaliyah Lee Owens entered the hearts of her parents and many loved ones, bringing joy to them even before the day of her birth. In addition to her parents Aaliyah is survived by her...