Obituaries

Sarah  Hazel Blume

Sarah Hazel Blume

Apr 29, 2013

Sarah Hazel Blume, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, April 29, 2013. She was born August 18, 1929 in Anderson County, SC, the daughter of the late John Walter and Corrie Taylor Hall. Hazel is survived by her husband of 64 years, Boyce A. Blume; children, Barbara J. Blume,...

Georgia  Jacqueline Baldridge

Georgia Jacqueline Baldridge

Apr 27, 2013

Georgia Jacqueline "Jackie" Fristoe Baldridge, age 83 of Wilmington, entered into the presence of her blessed Savior on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Davis Health Care and into the loving arms of her late husband John L. (Johnny) Fristoe. She was preceded in death by her parents Reca and George Boyette, her first husband John L. Fristoe and her...

Annie Louise Cole Strickland

Annie Louise Cole Strickland

Apr 27, 2013

Annie Louise Cole Strickland, age 81, of Willard left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from her residence. She was born September 21, 1931 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Jack and Katie Matthews Cole. She was also predeceased by her husband, Allen Strickland in 1981; brother, Charlie Cole;...

Virginia  Peterson Gore

Virginia Peterson Gore

Apr 26, 2013

Virginia Peterson Gore, 91, of Wilmington and formerly of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, April 26, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born November 29, 1921 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Claude and Mollie Potter Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, DeLavis Gore and daughters, Faye...

Charles  "Pat" Mehling

Charles "Pat" Mehling

Apr 23, 2013

Charles "Pat" Mehling age 65 of Wilmington, NC formerly of Maryland passed away peacefully on April 23, 2013. Pat is survived by his wife, Deborah Lynn Mehling; children, Tim Mehling, Sunny Mehling, Jonathan Maynard, Shanan Maynard and Melissa Brown as well as four beautiful granddaughters, Kaylynn, Zyanna, Jasmine and Rylee. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00...

Donald  Henry Deal

Donald Henry Deal

Apr 20, 2013

Donald Henry Deal, age 67, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1946 in Pender County, the son of the late Walter Henry and Helen Roberson Deal. Also remembered is Donald's wife, Martha Lewis Deal who died in 1994....

Jessica  Michelle Clark

Jessica Michelle Clark

Apr 18, 2013

Jessica Michelle Clark, age 22, of Lexington, SC left this life for her eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2013 after an extended illness. She was born December 13, 1990 in Bennington County, Vermont and was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Ebert Clark and Neal Clark and wife, Dawn of Lexington, SC. She was also predeceased by...

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.