Obituaries

Juanita  Wells Herring

Juanita Wells Herring

Nov 25, 2014

Juanita Wells Herring, 95, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings Tuesday morning, November 25, 2014 as she passed away peacefully at her daughter's home. She was born September 20, 1919 in Pender County to the late Pearlie Headric and Cassie Viola Woodcock Wells. Also, lovingly remembered are her husband, David James Herring, Sr.; two daughters, Bridget Herring and...

David  Henry Ramsey

David Henry Ramsey

Nov 24, 2014

David Henry Ramsey, 61, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Monday, November, 24, 2014 from his residence. He was born December 9, 1952 in New Hanover County, the son of George Thomas and Mary Alice Benton Ramsey. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Diane Ramsey. He later married Glenda Sholar Ramsey and they...

Carolyn Jeanette Caddell Evans

Carolyn Jeanette Caddell Evans

Nov 21, 2014

Carolyn Jeanette Caddell Evans, 73, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Friday evening, November 21, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born August 22, 1941 in Wilmington to the late Colon Calvin and Nettie Garner Caddell. Also remembered are her infant son; sisters, Geraldine Willetts, Bessie...

Juanita  Locklear Johnson

Juanita Locklear Johnson

Nov 21, 2014

Juanita Locklear Johnson, 80, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday evening, November 21, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1934 in Scotland County, the daughter of the late Kim and Gaynell Bullard Locklear. Juanita was also preceded in death by her brother, Kim Locklear, Jr....

Daphne  Bradshaw Denny

Daphne Bradshaw Denny

Nov 20, 2014

Daphne Bradshaw Denny, 89, of Willard has left this earthly life for a much greater eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her home-going took place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born February 1, 1925 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Jesse E. and Ommie Evans...

Margaret "Ninnie" Flynn Barnes

Margaret "Ninnie" Flynn Barnes

Nov 20, 2014

Margaret "Ninnie" Flynn Barnes, 90, of Atkinson was granted her angel wings on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at PenDu Rest Home where she was loved and taken care of like family. She was born November 15, 1924 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Marshall and Geraldine Horrell Flynn. Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Grover C....

Sherman Batchelor

Sherman Batchelor

Nov 19, 2014

Sherman Batchelor, age 92, of Watha left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from Quinn Hospice Care Center, Kenansville. He was born on August 20, 1922, in Duplin County and was the son of the late John James and Barcelona Pierce Batchelor. He is also predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Violet...

Judy  K. James

Judy K. James

Nov 18, 2014

Judy K. James, 58 of Leland passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Mildred Fipps, brothers Jerry Phipps and Roger Dale Fipps, sisters Betty Mereth, Elene Fipps and a granddaughter Brenda Harp. Judy is survived by her husband Floyd L. James of the home, daughters Catherine Guderian and husband Derrick...

Lillie Mae Wilson Baker

Lillie Mae Wilson Baker

Nov 14, 2014

Lillie Mae Wilson Baker, 92, of Rocky Point passed away peacefully at her home early Friday morning, November 14, 2014. She was born December 21, 1921 to the late Thomas Edward and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Barnhill Wilson. Living in Wilmington and while working for Southern Bell, Mae met and married the love of her life, Sidney Guy Baker, on...

Aileen  Henderson Moore

Aileen Henderson Moore

Nov 13, 2014

Aileen Henderson Moore, 91, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born December 22, 1922 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Marion Tate and Tina Sholar Henderson. She was also predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Jack Moore;...

Richard  Edward Sisson

Richard Edward Sisson

Nov 9, 2014

Richard Edward Sisson, 44, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his home. He was born January 13, 1970 at the US Air Force base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Richard was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Mary Lewis Martin; and paternal grandparents, Bill and...

Lcpl Michael A Somaru

Lcpl Michael A Somaru

Nov 9, 2014

LCpl Michael Anand Somaru, 21, of Wilmington passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Satyendra "Stanley" Singh. Michael is survived by his wife Erin N. Somaru of the home, parents George and Ramona Somaru of Michigan, formerly of San Diego, CA, brother Christopher Somaru, sisters Jennifer Somaru and Rhiannon Rosell and husband...

Rita  Lenora Shaw

Rita Lenora Shaw

Nov 8, 2014

Rita Lenora Shaw, 57, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life November 8, 2014. She was born April 16, 1957 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late June Garland Shaw Brittian. Rita leaves her loving family to cherish her memory; her sons, Robby Owens and his wife, Silvia and Riley Cameron; brother, David Shaw; several nephews and nieces...

George Dallas Flynn,  Jr.

George Dallas Flynn, Jr.

Nov 7, 2014

George Dallas Flynn, Jr. 90, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born August 7, 1924 in Wilmington, the son of George Dallas Flynn, Sr. and Lucille Amelia Williams Flynn. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63...

Raymond  Armstead Nichols

Raymond Armstead Nichols

Nov 5, 2014

Raymond "Ray" Armstead Nichols, 92, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. He was born June 23, 1922 in Wilmington, the son of the late George Emory and Maud Yarborough Nichols. Also remembered is Ray's beloved wife, Vlince Mae Nichols who died...

Sarah  Ann Griffin

Sarah Ann Griffin

Nov 3, 2014

Sarah Ann Griffin, 67, of Wilmington, NC died November 3, 2014 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Sarah was born, November 25, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Billie Hanner. Sarah graduated from Kings College in Charlotte, NC. She married Randolph James Griffin on August 6, 1967. Sarah and Randy, raised two children in Wrightsville Beach,...

Lillie (Maggie) Martin

Lillie (Maggie) Martin

Oct 31, 2014

Lillie (Maggie) Martin, 84 of Wilmington died Friday October 31, 2014 in Hospice care at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Retha Hardee Bridgeman and her husband David Martin. Lillie is survived by sons David Martin and wife Dorothy of Rocky Point, Marshall Martin of Wilmington, daughters Linda and Ruth...

Charlie  Edward Blanton

Charlie Edward Blanton

Oct 30, 2014

Charlie Edward Blanton, age 90, of Wallace, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Care Center. He was born April 17, 1924 in Pender County and was the son of the late John Bunyon and Rosetta Raynor Blanton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...

Ruby  L. West

Ruby L. West

Oct 28, 2014

Ruby L. West, 74 of Wrightsboro, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Barbara Pait. Ruby is survived by her special love of 32 years Billy Eason, daughters Donna Sue West and Sheila Burton (Randy), son Bobby Newman Benton, sisters Elizabeth Bryan (Julian),...

Tammy  Waddell Hannah

Tammy Waddell Hannah

Oct 27, 2014

Tammy Louise Waddell Hannah, age 48, of Magnolia passed away on Monday. October 27, 2014 from her residence. She was born December 8, 1965 in Salem County, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Billy John and Sherry Malone Waddell. Tammy is survived by her best friend and devoted husband of 32 years, Richard Hannah of Magnolia;...