Obituaries
Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Rabalais
Sep 27, 2013
Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Rabalais, 79, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Woodbury Wellness Center. She was born January 15, 1934 in Currie, the daughter of the late Willie H. and Vera Corbett Croom. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elson Paul "Frenchie" Rabalais; son, Jeffery...
William Ward Blanchard
Sep 27, 2013
William Ward Blanchard, age 87, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2013 from the Brian Center of Wallace. Born September 26, 1926 in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Ward Caswell and Pearl Carr Blanchard. He was also predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Blanchard and sister, Bettie Blanchard Hawes....
Estelle Orr Devane
Sep 26, 2013
Estelle Orr DeVane, 91, of the Montague Community in Pender County was granted her angel wings on Thursday, September 26, 2013. She was born October 7, 1921 in the Montague Community and was the daughter of the late John William "Mr. Billy" Orr, Sr. and Lena Armenta Malpass Orr. Lovingly remembered are Estelle's husband, Stewart DeVane who died in...
Irene Pate Gray
Sep 24, 2013
Irene Pate Gray, 64, of Rocky Point was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. Before her passing, Irene spent time with family and friends that she loved and they loved her. She was born November 24, 1948 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Dwight L. Pate, Jr. and Fannie Stewart Pate....
Mcneil Kelly
Sep 19, 2013
McNeil Kelly, 82, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born November 4, 1930 in Bladen County, the son of the late Francis McCall Kelly and Ruth Horrell Kelly. McNeil was also preceded in death by four brothers. McNeil is survived by his wife...
Earl "Dusty" Lloyd Autry, Jr.
Sep 18, 2013
Earl Lloyd "Dusty" Autry, Jr., 61, of Willard left this life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1951 in New Hanover County, son of Helen Nobles Autry of Willard and the late Earl Lloyd Autry, Sr. He was also predeceased by his sister, Bonnie S....
Paul Nicholas Rivenbark, Sr.
Sep 17, 2013
Paul Nicholas Rivenbark, Sr., 89, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 doing what he loved best ... sitting in his truck in the woods watching his deer stand being placed in the tree. He was born November 20, 1923 in Watha, the son of the late James Anthony and Ola Mae Wells Rivenbark....
Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Barney
Sep 15, 2013
Gerald Arthur Barney, 69, of Rocky Point, NC and formerly of Bristol, CT died at his home on Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was the husband of Joan Barney. Born August 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Alcibeth "Betty" Barney of Litchfield and the late Everett Barney. He was preceded in death by his first...
Eddie Albert Goble Ii
Sep 15, 2013
Eddie Albert Goble II, age 25, of Magnolia left his life of serving others for his eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 31, 1988 in Caldwell County, the son of Phyllis Teresa Watson Quinn and step-father, David Quinn of Magnolia and the late Reverend Eddie Albert...
Olen "Barney" Vance Barnhill
Sep 13, 2013
Olen "Barney" Vance Barnhill, 76, of Wilmington and formerly of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, September 13, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1937 in Burgaw, the son of the late Sterling S. and Lorna Louise Cottle Barnhill. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Christy Carver; sister,...
Samuel Forbis Matthews
Sep 13, 2013
Samuel (Sammy) Forbis Matthews (77) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013 at his residence in Hampstead, NC after battling cancer. Sam was born on December 13, 1935 at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ged F. Price, in Monroe, NC to the late Samuel Franklin and Billie Frank Price Matthews of Monroe. He graduated from...
Temple Matthews Moore
Sep 11, 2013
Temple Matthews Moore, 74, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1939 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Arthur Wells Matthews and Amanda Reynolds Matthews. Temple was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manly Wardell...
James Junior Brown
Sep 9, 2013
James J. Brown, 69, of Maple Hill passed gently from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter surrounded by his devoted family. He was born January 30, 1944 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joe and Trudy Caroline Maready Brown. Also lovingly remembered are his...
Margaret Ann Dixon Mccoy
Sep 5, 2013
Margaret Ann Dixon McCoy, 73, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Her final days were spent doing the things she loved most such as spending time with her beloved family. She was born April 4, 1940 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Robert Scott and Mary Catherine Fitzgerald Dixon. Also lovingly...
Barry Alexander Woodcock
Sep 5, 2013
Barry Alexander Woodcock, 64, of Rocky Point left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born January 4, 1949 in Pender County, the son of the late Hoyt and Doris Fink Woodcock. He was also predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Marquitta and Bob Schlotthauer and nephew, David Schlotthauer. Surviving is his...
Lewis "Doc" Heber Rackley
Sep 3, 2013
Lewis "Doc" Heber Rackley, 88, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born May 10, 1925 in Wilmington, the son of the late Lewis Thomas and Norma Costin Rackley. Doc was predeceased by his wife, Jo Ann Gainey Rackley and brothers, Carroll Rackley...
Wilma Clements Bloodworth
Aug 29, 2013
Wilma C. Bloodworth, 88, beloved child of God, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was born December 1, 1924 in Hartselle, AL, the daughter of the late James Alva Clements and Maudie Dutton Clements Futrell. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jesse W. Bloodworth, Sr.; sisters, Alma C. Whitten...
Daisy Stancill Lewis
Aug 26, 2013
Daisy Stancill Lewis, 90, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born October 5, 1922 in Greenville to Raymond and Daisy Stancill. In addition to her parents Daisy was preceded in death by her grandson, James Lewis; and son-in-law, David McLendon; sister, Dora...
Harriett A. Autry Smith
Aug 25, 2013
Harriett Autry Smith, 86 of Wallace passed peacefully from this earthly life on Sunday, August 25, 2013 and is now asleep in the Lord as she awaits the resurrection. She was born May 18, 1927 in Sampson County; the last of 15 children of the late Mack K. and Delia Brock Autry. She is predeceased by her husband, of...
Linda Pate Chestnutt
Aug 24, 2013
Linda Pate Chestnutt, age 69, of Watha left this earthly life for her eternal home on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born May 26, 1944 in Pender County, daughter of the late John William and Mary Bell Rivenbark. Surviving to cherish her memory is her devoted son, Michael Chestnutt (Pam) of Watha;...
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