Obituaries

Aug 23, 2016

Bessie Harrell James, 90, of Dunn and formerly of Pender County went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunn.

She was born December 10, 1925 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Harrell, Sr. and Helen Wells Harrell. Also preceding Bessie in...

Aug 22, 2016

Warren Hoyle Young, Jr., aged 76, died on August 22, 2016 at Texas Health Hospital in Fort Worth, TX surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Byrd Austin Satterfield Young, who died at their home in Colleyville, TX on July 19, 2016.

Warren was born October...

Aug 18, 2016

Cristy Michelle Register, age 34, of Teachey left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, August 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 18, 1981 in Onslow County and is the daughter of Charles and Linda Smith Register of Teachey.

Cristy was secretary of the family business, Charles Alignment,...

Aug 17, 2016

Maurice Plante, age 76, of Hampstead passed away Wednesday, August 17 2016 at his home.

He was born Winchendon, Massachusetts on February 27, 1940 the son of the late George and Josephine Plante.

Maurice loved to spend time in his yard mowing the grass, eating ice cream with his grandchildren and walking his canine companion...

Aug 16, 2016

Donald Joseph Wrought, age 84, of Washington, NC left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born November 17, 1931 in Rochester, MN, he was the son of the late William D. and Edna Schmit Wrought. He was also predeceased by his wife of 58...

Aug 15, 2016

Mira Janet Stallings Conrad, age 79, of Wilmington and formerly of the Wallace area left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, August 15, 2016 from NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Wilmington.

She was born on April 11, 1937 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Marion Timothy Stallings and the...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...