Obituaries

Thomas  Ray Hudson

Thomas Ray Hudson

Feb 9, 2016

Thomas Ray Hudson, age 53, of Harrells passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Ray was born December 17, 1962 in Sampson County and was the son of James Thomas and Martha Blackburn Hudson of Harrells. Surviving in addition to his parents is his 3 children; his brother, James Allen Hudson of Maple Hill;...

Connie Hope Butler Harts

Connie Hope Butler Harts

Feb 7, 2016

Connie Hope Harts, 51, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life following a lengthy illness - Huntington's Disease, a devastating disease that Connie handled as gracefully as anyone could for nearly a decade. She was born January 31, 1965 in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Donald Lee Butler and Doris Grey Rhiner Butler. Connie was...

Mae Ola Orr Brinson

Mae Ola Orr Brinson

Feb 7, 2016

Mae Ola Orr Brinson, 91, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born July 8, 1924 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Robert Herman Orr, Sr. and Alice Benson Orr. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Hooper Brinson. Mae Ola is survived by her...

Angela  Dianne Lee

Angela Dianne Lee

Feb 6, 2016

Angela Dianne Lee, 45, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 5, 2016 at her home. She was born October 19, 1970 in Wilmington, the beloved daughter of Albert and Frances Dianne Griffin Lee with whom Angela made her home. In addition to her parents, Angela is survived by her three children, Brian Daughtrey, Sean Lee...

Margaret  Blanton Gray

Margaret Blanton Gray

Feb 6, 2016

Margaret Blanton Gray, 93, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Huntington Health Care of Burgaw. She was born August 27, 1922 in Teachey, the daughter of the late John Cleveland and Sallie Quinn Blanton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Wellington Gray; son, Mervin Gray; sister, Doris Jones; brother,...

Margaret  Stover Manley

Margaret Stover Manley

Feb 5, 2016

Margaret Stover Manley, 96, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, February 5, 2016 at home. She was born December 24, 1919 in Raleigh County, WV, the daughter of the late Enoch Harvey and Bertha Jane Dickens Stover. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, William "Bill" Relmer Manley; sister, Charlotte Stover...

Edna Lynn Robinson Richards

Edna Lynn Robinson Richards

Feb 5, 2016

Edna Lynn Robinson Richards, 39, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 5, 2016 at her home. She was born October 7, 1976 in Wilmington, the daughter of Helen Murray Robinson and the late Max Robinson. In addition to her mother, Edna is survived by her husband of ten years, Michael David Richards; children, Lana Richards,...

Dewey  Walker Rivenbark,  Sr.

Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr., 73, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at home. He was born April 24, 1942 in Wilmington, the son of Owen Dewey and Bliss Walker Rivenbark. He was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Rooks Rivenbark. Dewey is survived by his wife, Patricia Eubanks Rivenbark;...

Dawn  Grimes Dixon

Dawn Grimes Dixon

Jan 30, 2016

Dawn Grimes Dixon, 64, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born July 19, 1951 in Raleigh, NC, she was the daughter of Marjorie Young Grimes Hicks of Smithfield, NC and the late Roy H. Grimes. She was also predeceased by her sister, Denise Dorman. Dawn...

Milton Henderson

Milton Henderson

Jan 29, 2016

Milton Henderson, age 93, of Pleasant Garden, NC and formerly of Pin Hook Community passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Beacon Place- Hospice in Greensboro, NC. He was born June 27, 1922 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Ernest and Vistula Henderson. He was also predeceased by his wife, Bernice Alley Henderson; and two...

Julia  Tart Jarman

Julia Tart Jarman

Jan 28, 2016

Julia Tart Jarman, 68, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, January 28,2016. She was born March 17, 1947 in Harnett County and was the daughter of the late Calvin Upton and Mary Brock Tart. She was also predeceased by her husband, Tom Brinson, her son, David Lee Keir; sister, Becky Jo Foy and brothers, Henry and...

Andrew  Dixon Murray

Andrew Dixon Murray

Jan 27, 2016

Andrew Dixon Murray, 24, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 9, 1991 in Duplin County and was the son of Arnold Frank Murray, Jr. and Wendy Dixon Murray of Rose Hill. Surviving in addition to his loving parents is...

Peter Freeman

Peter Freeman

Jan 26, 2016

Peter N. Freeman, 58 of Leland passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at SECU Hospice House in Bolivia. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Mildred Freeman and two brothers Tom and Dennis Freeman. Pete is survived by his wife Betty R. Freeman, sons Christopher Aaron Freeman (Jaci) and Peter Alexander Freeman (Courtney) and daughter Toni Rae...

Rifton  Gaylor Cavenaugh

Rifton Gaylor Cavenaugh

Jan 26, 2016

Rifton Gaylor Cavenaugh, 83, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 26, 2016. He was born March 22, 1932 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Gaylor A. and Cora Elizabeth Brown Cavenaugh. He was also predeceased by his great grandson, Ayden Thomas Cavenaugh and 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Rifton...

Joyce Daughtrey Miller

Joyce Daughtrey Miller

Jan 25, 2016

Joyce D. Miller, 64, of Burgaw passed peacefully at home on Monday, January 25, 2016 surrounded with love by her beloved family. She was born June 23, 1951 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Odell and Margaret Lewis Daughtrey. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Miller and brothers, Durwood and Everett Earl Daughtrey....

Brenda Sibbett

Brenda Sibbett

Jan 22, 2016

Brenda Murray Sibbett, 72, left us to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22nd 2016. Brenda is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years Edgar Sibbett, her mother Cathleen Murray, and father Elmer Rackley. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her life companion of 15 years Paul Merrill, her beloved dog Harley, her sister...

Ruby Lee Johnson Wallace

Ruby Lee Johnson Wallace

Jan 21, 2016

Ruby Lee Johnson Wallace, 87, of Magnolia, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Warsaw, NC and was the daughter of the late Jack and Nursie Reaves Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her daughter,...

Thelma  Brinkley Flynn

Thelma Brinkley Flynn

Jan 20, 2016

Thelma Brinkley Flynn, 99, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life in Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home. She was born April 26, 1916 in Ahoskie, the daughter of the late William D. and Elfreda Wilkins Brinkley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Richard "Dick" O. Flynn; son, James "Jimmy" W. Flynn;...

Barbara Joyce "Bobbie Jo" Webb Ruddell

Barbara Joyce "Bobbie Jo" Webb Ruddell

Jan 20, 2016

Barbara "Bobbie Jo" Webb Ruddell, 82, of Burgaw passed peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Bobbie Jo was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was born February 1, 1933 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Crawford and Myrtle Webb. Also remembered are her sons, Charlie and Wayne Ruddell; and...

Claire Mae Futch Ramsey

Claire Mae Futch Ramsey

Jan 18, 2016

Claire Mae Futch Ramsey, 72, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, January 18, 2016 at her home surrounded with love by family. She was born December 6, 1943 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Archie Clarence and Cora Lee Morgan Futch. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Goldston and brothers, Porter...