Obituaries

Oct 21, 2016

Roy Edward Grymes, 66, of Hampstead passed from his earthly life on Friday, October 21, 2016 at his home. He was born April 4, 1950 in Henrico County, VA, the son of the late Robert Jasper Grymes and Julia Elizabeth Walker Grymes. He is survived by his son, Sandy Grymes (Cynthia) of Wilmington; daughter, Wendy Grymes Strickland (Shawn) of Hampstead;...

Oct 18, 2016

John Daniel Dawson, 49, of Leland passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

He was born July 18, 1967 in Fairfax, VA, the son of the late Donald Lee Dawson and Nanna Lou Wilson Dawson Wilmoth.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law,...

Oct 17, 2016

Eddie Alton "Buck" Harrell, 67, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Currie passed from his earthly life on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Poplar Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown.

He was born May 22, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of the late Marion C. Harrell and Maude Corbett Harrell.

Eddie Alton is survived by his...

Oct 17, 2016

Hazel "Teap" Mills Giddeons, age 89, of Willard passed from her earthly life on Monday, October 17th, 2016.

She was born on November 15, 1926 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Joe Z. and Viola English Mills. Also remembered is her beloved husband of 58 years, John Henry Giddeons; her sisters, Mary Blackburn,...

Oct 16, 2016

Paul Mark Upton, age 56, passed away after a courageous three-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

He was born November 1, 1959 in Norfolk, Virginia the son of Robert Livious Upton, Jr. and Hazel Fichter Upton. He was predeceased by his nephew, Kenneth Seal.

Oct 15, 2016

Casper Devon Strickland, 75, of Currie passed peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center

He was born March 17, 1941 in Sampson County, the son of the late Leroyal and Matha Byrd Strickland. Also remembered is his beloved wife of 57 years, Yvonne Strickland who died August 4,...

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...