Obituaries

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...

Sep 13, 2016

GRAHAM ALBERT PHILLIPS, JR. (83) of Wallace, NC died peacefully on September 13, 2016 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born May 18, 1933 to the late Graham and Virginia Phillips of Warsaw, NC. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sandra Zibelin Phillips and four daughters, Sylvia P. Jurgensen (Scott) of Raleigh, Mary...

Sep 10, 2016

William Albert Sutherland, age 81, of Wilmington passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.

He was born August 8, 1935 in Manhattan, New York the son of the late Albert Sutherland and Angela Magnotta Sutherland.

Mr. Sutherland served his country proudly in the United States Army. William lived in Bay...

Sep 9, 2016

Jessica Katherine Bahamonde, age 23, of Hampstead and formerly of Cary, North Carolina passed away Friday, September 9, 2016.

She was born March 22, 1993 in Nassau, New York.

Jessica was a caring and compassionate person that was always there to lend a helping hand to her friends and family. If there were ever a...

Sep 8, 2016

Eloise Reade Farrior, 94, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, September 8, 2016 at her home

She was born July 10, 1922 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late William Lester and Dale Pearson Kellum. Eloise was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Reade, Jr. in 1991 and later...

Sep 7, 2016

Linda Danille Carraway, age 75, of Newport, North Carolina passed away peacefully surrounded by family doing what she loved on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Wilmington.

She was born December 24, 1940 in New Hanover County, North Carolina the daughter of the late James Odum and Hazel Padrick Odum. She is preceded in death by her devoted...

Sep 7, 2016

Merton Lewis Taylor Jr., age 69, of Hampstead passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

He was born March 2, 1947 in Plantsville, Connecticut the son of the late Merton Lewis Taylor Sr and Ruth Hartford Taylor.

The family will have a private celebration of his life at...

Sep 5, 2016

Claude "C.B." Bryan Crouse, age 77, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

He was born October 16, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland the son of the late Claude and Gladys Crouse. He is preceded in death by a brother, James Clarence Crouse and sister, Doris Crouse Woods.

Claude worked...

Sep 5, 2016

Edna Mae Browning, 84, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Monday September 5, 2016 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilmington.

She was born April 3, 1932 in Johnston County, one of six children born to Eddie and Mary Lee Johnson. Along with her parents, Edna was also preceded in death by...

Sep 4, 2016

Warren G. Rivenbark, Sr., age 90, of Mooresville and formerly of Wallace, NC left this life for his eternal rest on Sunday, September 4, 2016 from Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. He was born on June 14, 1926 in Pender County and was the oldest of 8 children born to the late Eugene and Daisy Bowen Rivenbark. He was...