Obituaries

Jodie Wilson "J.W." Lanier

Jodie Wilson "J.W." Lanier

Apr 17, 2013

Jodie Wilson Lanier, 77, of Thomasville and formerly of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from High Point Regional Hospital. He was born May 30, 1935 in Duplin County, the son of the late Jodie Wilson Lanier, Sr. and Viva Lanier. He was also predeceased by his brother, Jesse Frank...

Glenn  Lennon Wilson

Glenn Lennon Wilson

Apr 17, 2013

Glenn Lennon Wilson, age 86, of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach and formerly of Rocky Point was granted her angel wings on Wednesday evening, April 17, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family at her side. She was born December 21, 1926 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Robbins Lennon. Glenn was preceded...

Michael Darren "Ziggy" Caison

Michael Darren "Ziggy" Caison

Apr 16, 2013

Michael Darren "Ziggy" Caison, 44, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Castle Hayne. He was born June 22, 1668 in Burgaw. Darren is survived by his mother, Shirley Kennedy Dawson; father, John David "J.D." Caison and his wife, Wanda; step-father, Sidney Dawson; daughters, Krystal Ward and Melinda...

Leamon  Arnold Mathis,  Jr.

Leamon Arnold Mathis, Jr.

Apr 12, 2013

Leamon Arnold Mathis, Jr., age 63, of Willard went to meet his Lord face to face on Friday, April 12, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family and friends at his bedside. He was born July 2, 1959 in Duplin County, the son of Adelle Carter Mathis Roper and her husband, Thomas, and the late Leamon Alton...

Zennie  Ernest Brown

Zennie Ernest Brown

Apr 12, 2013

Zennie Ernest Brown, 85, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on April 12th, 2013. Ernest was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Christine Brown, his son David Earl Brown and his wife Leslie, his daughter Debbie Lawhorne and her husband Butch, and his daughter Donna Saunders of Branford, CT....

Fannie  Mae Fields

Fannie Mae Fields

Apr 11, 2013

Fannie Mae Denning Fields, 87, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Her final days were spent doing the things she most loved such as spending time with her beloved family. She was born March 19, 1926 in Sampson County, the daughter of William Brad and Bessie Lee Denning. Also remembered is her husband,...

Bessie  Carolina Thompson

Bessie Carolina Thompson

Apr 8, 2013

Bessie Carolina Thompson, 78, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2013 at her daughter's home in Laurinburg. She was born February 16, 1935 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Ollie Clarence and Ethel Perkins Huggins. Bessie was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Thompson, Sr.;...

Larry  Eston Barnes

Larry Eston Barnes

Apr 6, 2013

Larry Eston Barnes, 61, of Burgaw died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at his home. He was born February 20, 1952 in Charlotte. Larry served his country honorably in the US Air Force. He is survived by his sons, Jeremiah R. Barnes and his wife, Heather of Gastonia and Brandon M. Barnes of Stanley and two grandchildren. No services are...

William  Albert White

William Albert White

Apr 5, 2013

William Albert White, 78, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 5, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family by his side. He was born August 20, 1934 in Rocky Point, the son of the late William King and Alberta Frances Cowan White. Also remembered is his grandson,...

Jewell  Tiderman Mills

Jewell Tiderman Mills

Apr 3, 2013

Jewell Tiderman Mills, age 85, of Wallace died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Mills was born on February 9, 1928 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Edward and Hattie Giddeons Tiderman. She was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Elwood Joseph Mills and brothers, Charles Tiderman and John Henry Giddeons....

Deloris  Horrell Pridgen

Deloris Horrell Pridgen

Apr 3, 2013

Deloris Horrell Pridgen, 71, of Currie passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 with family by her bedside at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1941 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late W. Ennis and Ada Larkins Horrell. Deloris is survived by her husband of 51 years, Eugene "Pete"...

Kathleen Carter Baker

Kathleen Carter Baker

Apr 2, 2013

Kathleen Carter Baker, 89, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on April 2, 2013 at Cape Fear Hospital. She was born November 15, 1923 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Martin and Elma Edge Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Mansel Baker, Sr. Kathleen is survived by her...

Roe Parker

Roe Parker

Mar 31, 2013

Roe Parker, age 66, passed away March 31, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be 12 Noon, Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Hills Of The Neuse Memory Gardens in Four Oaks. Quinn-McGowen Bradley Creek Chapel.

Carolyn  Hale Comentale

Carolyn Hale Comentale

Mar 31, 2013

Carolyn Hale Comentale, 73, of Burgaw passed gently under God's care from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born September 4, 1939 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Hale, Sr. and Effie Lee Kellum Hale. Carolyn is preceded in death by...

Francis  J. Hildebrand,  Jr

Francis J. Hildebrand, Jr

Mar 31, 2013

Frank John Hildebrand, 86, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Hampstead, NC. He was born in Forest Hills, New York, on March 25, 1927, to the late Francis John Hildebrand and Anna Elizabeth Frank. "Hildy" as he was affectionately known to friends and family, was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn Clarke Hildebrand,...

Maggie  Lee Ripa

Maggie Lee Ripa

Mar 26, 2013

Maggie Lee Ripa passed away this past Tuesday, March 26, at 11:25 AM. She died peacefully in her home, attended by her daughter Terry, guardian Hilda Hughes and family. She was 90 years old. Lee was preceded in death by her sister Mary Lossen, of Leland. A memorial visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. with service at 1:30...

John Henry "J.H." Wells

John Henry "J.H." Wells

Mar 25, 2013

John Henry Wells, 91, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Quinn Hospice Care Center with family by his side. He was born April 22, 1921 in Pender County to Crumpler and Goldie Lanier Wells. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Johnson Wells; son, Johnny C. Wells; and brothers,...

George  Clayton Bradshaw

George Clayton Bradshaw

Mar 25, 2013

George Clayton Bradshaw, age 60, of Rose Hill died Monday, March 25, 2013 at Vidant Duplin Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1952 in Duplin County; the son of Mable Giddings Bradshaw of Rose Hill and the late George "Buck" Willard Bradshaw. Since the 70's, George has been in the used car business namely as Buck's Used Cars,...

John  J. Shade,  Jr.

John J. Shade, Jr.

Mar 22, 2013

John J. Shade, Jr., 65, of Hampstead and formerly of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania died Friday, March 22, 2013 at his home. He was born March 12, 1948 in Lock Haven, PA, the son of the late John J. Shade, Sr. and Grace Gramley Shade Rupert. Also remembered is his deceased brother, Daniel William Shade who preceded John in death....

Saundra  Joann Weeks

Saundra Joann Weeks

Mar 19, 2013

Saundra Joann Weeks, 75, of Rocky Point died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born September 3, 1937 in Jane Lew, WV, the daughter of the late Fay Edward and Elizabeth Ramsburg Hollen. On February 3, 1957 Joann was married to Joseph C. Weeks, who preceded her in death in March of...