Obituaries

Thomas "Tommy" Dewey Simmons,  Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Dewey Simmons, Jr.

Oct 9, 2014

Thomas "Tommy" Dewey Simmons, Jr., 82, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from his earthly life on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born September 14, 1932 in Fayetteville, the son of the late Thomas Dewey Simmons, Sr. and Mary Henry Croom Simmons. Also remembered is Tommy's devoted wife, Jewell Franklin Simmons who died May 11, 2014...

Terry Ann Grant Chidester

Terry Ann Grant Chidester

Oct 9, 2014

Terry Ann Chidester, 69, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at her home. She was born July 1, 1945 in Hutchinson County, Kansas, the daughter of the late Lloyd Eugene and Lillian Fiatal Grant. To cherish her memory, Terry leaves her daughter, Kimberly Ann Chidester; brothers, Gareth Grant of Florida and...

Meredith  Lee Tatum

Meredith Lee Tatum

Oct 6, 2014

Meredith Lee Tatum, 79, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Monday, October 6, 2014 at his home. Lee was born March 23, 1935 in Pender County to Meredith Jerome and Carrie Mae Richards Tatum. Also lovingly remembered are his daughter, Laury Tatum Smith; brother, Everett "Sonny" Tatum; infant sister, Gladys Tatum, all who preceded Lee in...

Elma  White Mccommas

Elma White Mccommas

Sep 29, 2014

Elma White McCommas, 87, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, September 29, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1927 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Oscar Marvin and Naomi Ruth Hester White. Elma was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" A. McCommas, Sr., son, John "Johnny" A....

James  Floyd Kelley,  Sr.

James Floyd Kelley, Sr.

Sep 28, 2014

James Floyd Kelley, Sr., 71, of Wallace passed away at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC , on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 30 at 11:00 a.m. at James Kelley Family Cemetery in Wallace, NC. He was born on June 16, 1943 in Duplin County, NC, the son of the late James W....

William Cody Forester

William Cody Forester

Sep 27, 2014

Castle Hayne: William Cody Forester, 30, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend has left this earth too soon. He went to his eternal home on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Cody never met a stranger and was quick to offer his smile, words of encouragement, or the shirt off of his back. He was a...

Nicolas  Alcantara Ramirez

Nicolas Alcantara Ramirez

Sep 27, 2014

Nicolas Alcantara Raminez, 46, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 19, 1968 in Santa Barbara, Honduras, the son of the late Concepcion Alcantara and Fernanda Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his loving daughters, Isabel Alcantara Ocampo and Xiomara...

Robert "Bob" E. Cannon,  Sr.

Robert "Bob" E. Cannon, Sr.

Sep 27, 2014

Robert "Bob" E. Cannon, Sr., age 79, of Wilmington; loving husband and devoted father, left this life for his eternal rest on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center with his wife and sons by his side. He was born May 10, 1935 in Robeson County, the son of the late Reverend Abram B. and Magalene...

Henry  Daniel Roberts

Henry Daniel Roberts

Sep 24, 2014

Henry Daniel "Dan" Roberts, 64, of Wilmington left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1950 in Little Washington, NC and was the son of the late Preston Lee Roberts and Clara Ireland Gorham. Dan is survived by his sons, John Michael Roberts,...

Howard  Forris Barnhill

Howard Forris Barnhill

Sep 23, 2014

Howard Forris Barnhill, 78, of Ivanhoe went home to join his heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center with family reciting the 23rd Psalm at his bedside. He was born September 28, 1935 in Bladen County to the late Edmond Lee Barnhill and Mavis Barnhill. To cherish his memory, Forris leaves his...

Ruby  Morgan Swinson

Ruby Morgan Swinson

Sep 21, 2014

Ruby "Mema" Morgan Swinson, 85 of Wilmington went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Annie Murray Morgan. Ruby is survived by her husband of 61 years Burris Swinson of Wilmington, children Deborah Swinson Goodwin and husband Lynn of Castle Hayne, Donald Burris Swinson and wife...

Ernest  Craven Brewer

Ernest Craven Brewer

Sep 19, 2014

Ernest Craven Brewer, 77, of Warsaw passed away at his home, on Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born on January 17, 1937 in Faison, NC, the son of the late Esthel Craven and Helen Ellis Brewer. Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife, Ellen Lentz Brewer of Warsaw, NC, two sons, Ellis Craven Brewer (Tracy) of Greenville, SC...

Lola  Pollard Larson

Lola Pollard Larson

Sep 19, 2014

Lola Pollard Larson, 103, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 19, 2014 from Golden Care Rest Home. She was born on December 4, 1910 in Onslow County and was the last of 10 children born to the late Benjamin Joseph and Harriet Elizabeth Stanley Pollard. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest M....

Barbara  J. Wirtz

Barbara J. Wirtz

Sep 19, 2014

Barbara J. Wirtz, 74 of Wilmington passed away September 19, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Services will be held at a later date. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-7171

Barbara  Woodcock Holmes

Barbara Woodcock Holmes

Sep 16, 2014

Barbara Woodcock Holmes, 79, of Burgaw on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 went home to join the angels and her beloved husband, Richard J. Holmes, who died in 2006. She was born January 20, 1935 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Clyde Leon and Irona Nelson Woodcock. Barbara is survived by her children, Linda Bowling (Sam), Kathy Carta...

Raymond  Gene Chadwick,  Sr.

Raymond Gene Chadwick, Sr.

Sep 14, 2014

Raymond Gene Chadwick, Sr., 71, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by caring family. He was born May 2, 1943 in Pender County, the son of the late Raymond Elbert and Mary Catherine Harris Chadwick. Gene is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary...

Janice  Duncan Sibbett

Janice Duncan Sibbett

Sep 10, 2014

Janice Duncan Sibbett, 66, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at her home. She was born August 11, 1948 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Leroy and Margie Lowery Duncan. Janice was also preceded in death by her brother, Houston Ward and sister, Doris "Faye" Green. Janice is survived by...

Cathy Jean Whaley Woodcock

Cathy Jean Whaley Woodcock

Sep 10, 2014

Cathy Jean Whaley Woodcock, 57, of Chocowinity passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was born on August 17, 1957 in Duplin County, the daughter of John T. Whaley, Sr. and Nancy Atkinson Whaley. Cathy is survived by her parents, her son Greg Jones and wife Melissa of Wallace, NC and a daughter, Tonia Clement and fiancé, Chris...

Henry Kevin James Kemp

Henry Kevin James Kemp

Sep 10, 2014

Henry Kevin James Kemp, 56, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at his home. He was born September 28, 1957 in England and was the son of Andrea Kemp of England and the late Henry Hubert Brian Kemp. Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife, Kelli Kemp; brother, Nigel Kemp and...

Robert  Lee Bond

Robert Lee Bond

Sep 9, 2014

Robert Lee Bond, 65, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. For the past 32 years during Robert's lengthy illness he was loved and given the best of care by his family. He was born May 11, 1949 in Pender County, the son...