Obituaries

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...

Apr 19, 2016

Paul Edward Shaffer, 79, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born on November 18, 1936 in Miami, Florida and was the last survivor of 7 children.

Paul served his country honorably in the US Air Force.

Apr 18, 2016

Helen Eltha Corbett, 84, of Wilmington passed from her earthly life on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with lots of love by her family. She was born May 11, 1931 in Uniontown, PA, one of thirteen children of the late Hayes Farwell Liston and Eleanor Veronica O'Brien Liston. Helen is survived by...

Apr 16, 2016

Nettie Gurganious Speir, 74, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Ashe Gardens where Nettie has been nurtured for the past several years.

She was born September 30, 1941 in Pender County, one of fourteen children of the late Winston Allen and Vancey Norris Gurganious. Nettie was preceded in death...

Apr 13, 2016

Janet Pylant, age 67, of Atkinson left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born on April 18, 1948 in New Orleans, LA and was the daughter of Robert Lee and Edith E. Pylant. She was also predeceased by her sister, Norma Marshall.

Surviving...

Apr 11, 2016

Ronald E Johnson, 83 of Rocky Point NC died Monday, April 11th, 2016 at his home. He was born Jan. 11th 1933 in Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Tallmadge Johnson and Ruth Alloway Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Johnson and Owen Johnson and a grandson, Daniel Kasten....

Apr 10, 2016

Irene Mims Pearson, age 96, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 10, 2016.

She was born July, 6, 1919 in Pittsboro, NC the daughter of the late Giles Nathan and Gussie Arrowood Mendenhall. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur L. Mims and Paul Pearson; brothers, George Mendenhall, Taft Mendenhall,...

Apr 5, 2016

F. Delano Brown, Jr., 53, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 5, 2016 from Wake Medical in Raleigh. He was born on April 12, 1962 in Onslow County and was the son of the late F. Delano Brown, Sr. and Genevieve Blalock Brown Strickland. Surviving to cherish his memory is his best...

Apr 5, 2016

Wilbur "Will" Franklin Daub, Sr., 76, of Wallace passed peacefully from his earthly life on April 5, 2016 at home with his devoted wife by his side. He was born June 4, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Paul and Mae Krumbine Daub. Will is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nettie Wells Daub; son,...

Mar 31, 2016

Etta Mae Smith Padrick, age 101, of Wilmington and formerly Hampstead passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at The Commons of Brightmore.

She was born September 1, 1914 in Kinston, North Carolina the daughter of the late Albert Smith and Etta Henderson Smith. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, John Jesse Padrick, a...

Mar 31, 2016

Belinda Ann Guthrie, age 55, of Castle Hayne passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home.

She was born in Florida on May 10, 1960 the daughter of Hazel Nicholson and Bernice Rogers Nicholson.

Services will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the...

Mar 29, 2016

Emma Stokes Raynor, 77, of Wallace left this earthly life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 for her new eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born on December 26, 1938 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Jacob D. Stokes, Sr. and Meata Carter Stokes. Also lovingly remembered is her...

Mar 27, 2016

Kathleen Peterson Pridgen, 75, of Harrells passed quickly and unexpectedly from her earthly life on March 27, 2016 at her home with her beloved family on this day, Easter Sunday-the day of observance of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Kathleen was born February 19, 1941 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Walter Allen Peterson and...

Mar 25, 2016

Jeannette Carty Ribellia, 54, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed from her earthly life on March 25, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born September 11, 1961 in New Haven, Connecticut the daughter of the late John Joseph and Emiko Kaneda Carty.

Jeannette is survived by her children, David Ribellia...

Mar 25, 2016

Roy Burley Ritterbusch, Jr. 36, of Willard beloved dad, son, brother, and friend has left this earth too soon. Friday, March 25, 2016 Roy went home to join his beloved son, Brent and brother, Ronnie in heaven.

He was born October 4, 1979 in Wilmington. Roy is survived by his mother, Patricia English Pigford and her husband,...