Obituaries

Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett

Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett

Nov 9, 2013

Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett, 96, of Penderlea, and who was born November 17, 1916, passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Brian Center of Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Melvin Padgett; her parents, John Allen and Marenda Alice Brown Gurganous and...

James  Doar Wright

James Doar Wright

Oct 30, 2013

James Doar Wright, 81, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1932 in Columbia, SC, the son of the late Homer Neel and Minnie Doar Wright. Also remembered is his daughter, Paula Wright who preceded James in death. James is survived by his beloved wife of...

William "Bill" Dixon Pridgen

William "Bill" Dixon Pridgen

Oct 30, 2013

William "Bill" Dixon Pridgen, 72, of Currie passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30,2013 at his home. He was born September 7, 1941 in Pender County, the son of the late Gordon and Olivia Pridgen. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Bill is survived by his wife of...

Charlene  Lee Littleton

Charlene Lee Littleton

Oct 30, 2013

Charlene Lee Littleton, 64, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with her beloved family by her bedside. She was born July 10, 1949 in Camden County, NJ, the daughter of the late Howard Barnes Simpers and Esther Ann Smith Simpers. Also remembered is her husband, William Irvin...

Edith  Jackson Roberts

Edith Jackson Roberts

Oct 29, 2013

Edith Jackson Roberts, age 87, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from Kenansville Health and Rehab Center. She was born on December 4, 1925, in Wayne County and was the daughter of the late Ceba and Mamie Malpass Jackson. She is predeceased by her husband, Winfred Lanier and later she married...

Pamela "Pam" Barnhill Mintz

Pamela "Pam" Barnhill Mintz

Oct 28, 2013

Pamela "Pam" Barnhill Mintz, 40, of Rocky Point joined God's heavenly angels on Monday, October 28, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1972 in Wilmington, the daughter of Terry Lockamy Croom and the late Jerry Wayne Barnhill. In addition to her mother, Pamela is survived by her husband of 23 years, Craig Mintz;...

James  Alfred Piner

James Alfred Piner

Oct 25, 2013

James Alfred Piner, 73, of Willard left this life for his eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born November 21, 1939 in Pender County and was the son of the late Carl and Etta Piner. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Raymond Piner, George Piner and Cliff...

Benjamin "Bubba" David Gallop

Benjamin "Bubba" David Gallop

Oct 25, 2013

Benjamin "Bubba" David Gallop, 52, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, October 25, 2013 in Pender County while doing one of the things he enjoyed most... hunting. He was born April 6, 1961 in Macon, GA, the son of Benjamin J. and Mary Anderson Gallop of Burgaw. In addition to his parents Bubba is survived by...

Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray

Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray

Oct 24, 2013

Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray, 92, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings Thursday evening, October 24, 2013 as she was surrounded by her loving family at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1920 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Samuel Wright and Beulah Teachey Casteen. Also remembered are her beloved husband and father...

Randall "R J" Bain,  Jr.

Randall "R J" Bain, Jr.

Oct 24, 2013

Randall "R.J." Bain, Jr., 75, of Currie passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on October 24, 2013. He was born March 19, 1938 in Currie, the son of the late Randall Graham and Lucy Norris Bain. R J was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Betty Lou Bain; brothers, Bobby Ray Bain...

Ransom James "Buck" Whaley,  Jr.

Ransom James "Buck" Whaley, Jr.

Oct 22, 2013

Ransom James "Buck" Whaley, Jr. 83 of Teachey, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at his home comforted by his loving family. Buck was born in Duplin County on May 12, 1930, to the late Ransom James Whaley, Sr. and Cordelia Elizabeth Whaley. He was also preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Greta...

Clifton  L. Moore,  Jr.

Clifton L. Moore, Jr.

Oct 18, 2013

Clifton L. Moore, Jr. died Friday morning, October 18, 2013 after a brief illness. The son of Justice Clifton L. Moore, Sr. and Hazel S. Moore, he was a lifetime resident of Burgaw where he practiced law for many years. Clifton is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughters, Katie Thomas, Cam Winn and Marguerite Moore; grandchildren, Drew, Eilish, and...

David W. "Goober" Gardner

David W. "Goober" Gardner

Oct 18, 2013

David W. Gardner "Goober" age 53 of Oak Island passed away October 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Wilson Williams, grandparents Alton and Louise Dean, and Uncle Terry Dean. David is survived by his wife Nataliya (Natasha) Singur of the home, son Shane Gardner, mother Mildred "Penny" Williams, sisters Cindy Jones and Susan Price (Leo)...

Mary Wingard Oswald Wilson

Mary Wingard Oswald Wilson

Oct 16, 2013

Mary Wingard Oswald Wilson (Aunt Sug), 86, of Wallace passed away on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Wilmington. Mrs. Wilson was born in Columbus County on April 30, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Harry Lee and Polly Davis Oswald of Wallace. She was preceded in death by her brother...

John  Henry Mott

John Henry Mott

Oct 14, 2013

John Henry Mott, 78, of Harrells retired to Glory on Monday, October 14, 2013 from UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. He was born November 26, 1934 in Sampson County; the son of the late William Jennings and Odell Smith Mott. He was also predeceased by his brother, William Lee Mott. Mr. Mott served his country honorably in the US Army...

Michael "Mickey" Lee Bradshaw

Michael "Mickey" Lee Bradshaw

Oct 11, 2013

Michael "Mickey" Lee Bradshaw, age 69, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, October 11, 2013 from Vidant Hospital, Greenville. He was born January 25, 1944 in Duplin County; the son of Louise Jones Bradshaw of Wallace and the late Rifton Lee Bradshaw. He was also predeceased by his grandson, Perry Bennette. Mickey...

Betty  Boswell Oliver

Betty Boswell Oliver

Oct 9, 2013

Betty Boswell Oliver, 77, of Rocky Point and formerly of Lake Wales, Florida passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at her home. She was born February 6, 1936 in Burgaw and was the daughter of the late Homer and Laura Robinson Boswell. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Warren Oliver in...

J.  W. Sessions,  Jr.

J. W. Sessions, Jr.

Oct 9, 2013

J. W. Sessions, Jr., age 80, left this life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born November 12, 1932 in Robeson County and was the son of the late John William Sessions, Sr. and Mary Eliza Harris Sessions. He was also predeceased by his sons, Johnny and Ronnie...

Chester  Ray Hunter,  Sr.

Chester Ray Hunter, Sr.

Oct 9, 2013

Chester Ray Hunter, Sr., 80, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born on September 5, 1933 in Onslow County, Chester was the son of the late Liston Edward Hunter and Bessie Padrick Hunter Norris. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Roger, Elmer and Robert...

Beaula Mae Johnson Murray

Beaula Mae Johnson Murray

Oct 6, 2013

Beaula Mae Johnson Murray, 87, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Her final day on this earth was spent doing what she loved best, attending her beloved church, Penderlea Pentecostal Holiness Church where Beaula was active for so many years. She was born November 5, 1925 in Pender County, the daughter of the...