Obituaries

Jack "Tom" Thomas Freeman

Jack "Tom" Thomas Freeman

Oct 23, 2015

Jack Thomas "Tom" Freeman, 73, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington surrounded by family with love. He was born March 3, 1942 in Yuma County, Arizona, the son of the late Jack Thomas and Mildred White Freeman. Also lovingly remembered are his son,...

Terry  Steven Wood

Terry Steven Wood

Oct 20, 2015

Terry Steven Wood, 71, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born September 5, 1944 in Pender County and was the son of the late Troy W. and Hazel Blanton Wood. He was also predeceased by his brother, Larry Wood. Terry is survived by his loving daughters, Amanda Wood and Tera...

Andrea Elizabeth Harrell Benton

Andrea Elizabeth Harrell Benton

Oct 17, 2015

Andrea Elizabeth Harrell Benton, 26, of Gainesville, FL and formerly of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, October 17, 2015 while in the care of her devoted and loving family at her parent's home in Currie. She was born November 17, 1988 in Wilmington, the daughter of Jimmy and Cindy Lewis Harrell. Also remembered are her grandparents,...

Mark  D. Richard

Mark D. Richard

Oct 17, 2015

Mark D. Richard, 63 of Carolina Beach passed away October 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Virginia Richard. Mark is survived by his wife Ann-Marie Richard, daughters Robin Rudisill and husband Reuben of Jefferson, GA, Diana Hutson and husband Josh of Castle Hayne, and Ashley Richard of Wilmington, sister Deborah Strickland and husband Art...

James "Punkin" Edward Rivenbark

James "Punkin" Edward Rivenbark

Oct 17, 2015

James "Punkin" Edward Rivenbark, 81, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1934 in Pender County, the son of the late James Anthony and Ola Lee Wells. Also remembered are his brothers, Anthony "Doc", Paul and George Rivenbark, all who preceded James...

Sarah  E. Hooks

Sarah E. Hooks

Oct 15, 2015

Sarah Elizabeth Hooks, 96 of Wilmington passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015. She was born December 4, 1918 and graduated Calypso High School. Elizabeth was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mama Hooks also known as Betty was a homemaker for her family. She was an active member of Wrightsville United Methodist Church. Sarah was preceded...

Harold  Williams Harper

Harold Williams Harper

Oct 14, 2015

Harold Williams Harper, 82, of Atkinson and formerly of Tampa, Florida passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1932 in Robeson County, the son of the late Raymond and Daisy Lee Williams Harper. Harold is survived by children, Harold Jr., Susan and Carolyn; his friend and...

Everett  Earl Daughtrey

Everett Earl Daughtrey

Oct 11, 2015

Everett Earl Daughtrey, 70, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born October 10, 1945 in Pender County, the son of the late Odell and Margaret Lewis Daughtrey. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Linda...

Donna  Watkins Anderson

Donna Watkins Anderson

Oct 9, 2015

Donna Watkins Anderson, 41, of Atkinson passed from her earthly life on Friday, October 9, 2015 at home. She was born January 29, 1974 in Rocky Mount and was born to Lonnie James Gray, Jr. and Joyce Rackley Gray and was the adopted daughter of the late Nellie Watkins. Donna is survived by her sons, Christopher Hulan Anderson and Noah...

Billy  Gray Quinn

Billy Gray Quinn

Oct 9, 2015

Billy Gray Quinn, 81, of Magnolia passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1933 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Louis Quinn and Annie Ruth Chestnutt Quinn Presley. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Lanier Quinn. Billy proudly served his country in the US Air Force and spent...

Charles "Buddy" Fredrick Pridgen,  Jr.

Charles "Buddy" Fredrick Pridgen, Jr.

Oct 7, 2015

Charles "Buddy" Fredrick Pridgen, Jr., 57, of Atkinson and Greenville passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Greenville. He was born May 13, 1958 in Wilmington, the son of Ruth Bigford Pridgen and the late Charles Fredrick Pridgen, Sr. In addition to his mother, Buddy is survived by his sister, Patty Rivenbark; brothers, Tommy Pridgen and...

Bertice  Ray Byrd

Bertice Ray Byrd

Oct 7, 2015

Bertice Ray Byrd, 62, of Rocky Point beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend has left this earth too soon. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Bertice passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest at UNC-Hospitals. Bertice was born February 17, 1953, the son of the late Ernest Leroy and Mary Susan Carter Byrd. He is survived by his loving...

Elizabeth Ann West Farrior

Elizabeth Ann West Farrior

Oct 5, 2015

Elizabeth Ann West Farrior, 91, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was born January 31, 1924 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Noah Wentworth and Lillian Bennett West; She was also predeceased by her husband Joseph Alfred Farrior, Jr.; sister, Doris Smoke and brothers, Wayne West and...

Richard  Allen Rivenbark

Richard Allen Rivenbark

Oct 4, 2015

Richard Allen Rivenbark, 76, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital. He was born October 18, 1938 in Lumberton, the son of Lee Rivenbark and Otha Carter Rivenbark. Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diane Malpass Rivenbark and son, James Allen Rivenbark. Richard was...

Evelyn  Welch English

Evelyn Welch English

Oct 3, 2015

Evelyn Welch English, 92, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at her home. She was born October 25, 1922 in Pender County, the last living of ten children born to George and Lillie Parker Welch. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Harry English; her sisters, Nina English,...

Iris W. Miller Isaacs

Iris W. Miller Isaacs

Oct 3, 2015

Iris Ware Miller Isaacs, 84, of Wallace went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Isaacs was born December 13, 1930 in Gainesville, TX; the daughter of the late George P. and Grace Carson Ware. She was also predeceased by her husband and the father of...

Clara Anna "Mickie" Hudson

Clara Anna "Mickie" Hudson

Oct 2, 2015

Clara "Mickie" Hudson, 83, of Rocky Point and formerly of Maryland left this world to be with the Lord our Savior on Friday, October 2, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1931 in Deer Park, Long Island, NY, the daughter of the late Jason Sherman and Catherine Nicholas Miller. Also remembered is her husband,...

Virginia  Casey Williams

Virginia Casey Williams

Sep 29, 2015

Virginia Casey Williams, 93, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at her home. She was born June 14, 1922 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Joseph Richard and Exxie Olive Casey. Also remembered are her beloved husband, Harry Whrens Williams; daughter-in-law, Lynne Williams; son-in-law, Steve Owens, Jr.; sisters, Exie Casey, Olive...

Robert  L. Hinnant

Robert L. Hinnant

Sep 26, 2015

Robert L. Hinnant, 82, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1933 in Wake County, the son of the late Dwight L. and Henry Etta Wilder Hinnant. Also remembered is his son, Gordon Wayne Hinnant, who preceded Robert in death. Robert is...

Diane Hughes

Diane Hughes

Sep 25, 2015

Diane Hughes, 57 of Rocky Point passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. She was preceded in death by her parents Jessie and Catherine Watkins, her brother Jessie Watkins, Jr and her sister Juanita Causey. Diane is survived by her husband Donnie Hughes of the home, sons David Ray Hughes and wife Cory and Christopher...