Obituaries

Peggy  Rivenbark Pridgen

Peggy Rivenbark Pridgen

Nov 18, 2011

Peggy Rivenbark Pridgen, 78, of Wilmington passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home surrounded by her caring family. She was born February 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Howard Lee and Nancy Clara Johnson Rivenbark. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, Bobby L. Pridgen; daughter, Barbara Suzanne Pridgen...

Madline  Hall Griffin

Madline Hall Griffin

Nov 16, 2011

Madline Hall Griffin, 75, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home with family by her side. She was born August 19, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Crowell and Lila Wooten Hall. Madline is survived by her loving husband, Franklin D. "Frank" Griffin of the home; son,...

Bobby  James Lewis

Bobby James Lewis

Nov 16, 2011

Bobby James Lewis, 66, of Currie died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at his home. He was born September 23, 1945 in Columbus County, the son of the late James Hubert and Flora Belle Rasberry Lewis. Also remembered is his brother, Jerry Rasberry who preceded Bobby in death. Bobby is survived by his sons, Bobby Dale Lewis and Ronnie Lewis...

Lester  Lee Dennis

Lester Lee Dennis

Nov 15, 2011

Lester Lee Dennis, age 67, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at new Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1944 in Pender County, the son of the late Robert Telmore and Annie Jewell Wells Dennis. Also remembered are his wife, Betty Dennis and brother, Tommy...

Stacy  Brooke Quinn

Stacy Brooke Quinn

Nov 15, 2011

Stacy Brooke Quinn, age 27, of Currie died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at her home. She was born September 19, 1984 in Wilmington. Stacy leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Isreal Malpass; daughters, Saige Alexia Malpass and Alyssa Jade Malpass; mother, Robin Quinn-Hayes of Wilmington; father, Stephen Quinn of Wilmington; sister, Abby Quinn of Wilmington; grandmothers, Susan Lloyd...

Rose  Rivenbark Garriss

Rose Rivenbark Garriss

Nov 15, 2011

Rose Rivenbark Garriss, age 82, left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from Brian Center of Wallace. She was born April 4, 1929 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Eva Wheeler Rivenbark. She was also predeceased by her husband, Amos David Garriss, Sr.; granddaughter, Karla Rivenbark; sisters, Mary...

Herbert  Hoover Garriss

Herbert Hoover Garriss

Nov 15, 2011

Herbert Hoover Garriss, age 82, of Watha left this life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from the Brian Center of Wallace. He was born November 18, 1928 in Pender County and was the son of the late Si Valson and Lola Missouri Ward Garriss. He was also predeceased by his son, Marlin G. Garriss; granddaughter,...

Charles  Lathan English

Charles Lathan English

Nov 14, 2011

Charles Lathan English, age 95, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, November 14, 2011. He was born June 22, 1916 in Pender County to the late Sudie English Tucker. He is also predeceased by his wife, Mary Elizabeth English; brothers, Linwood Tucker and James Tucker and sister, Adell Tucker Wood. Mr. English served...

James  Ray Rooks

James Ray Rooks

Nov 12, 2011

James Ray Rooks, 85, of Kelly passed peacefully to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at his home surrounded by his devoted family. He was born January 31, 1926 in Bladen County, the son of the late Reuben A. and Evaleena Moore Rooks. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Norma Lucille Barnhill Rooks; grandson,...

Iris  Brown Savage

Iris Brown Savage

Nov 11, 2011

Iris Brown Savage, age 88, of Wallace, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at her residence. Born in rural Duplin County, August 27, 1923, as the second eldest daughter of Fennell Brown and Rillie Williams Brown, Iris completed her education at Rose Hill High School, graduating in 1940. She married James Alfred Savage of the Chicken Neck community outside of...

Milton Frederick "Freddie" Malpass  Jr.

Milton Frederick "Freddie" Malpass Jr.

Nov 10, 2011

Milton Frederick "Freddie" Malpass, Jr., age 66, of Currie died Thursday, November 10, 2011, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mr. Malpass was born August 3, 1945, in Wilmington and was the son of Sadie Lewis Malpass Woodcock of Currie and the late Milton Frederick Malpass Sr. He was also predeceased by an infant son, infant brother and sister,...

Susan Danielle Boney Buckner

Susan Danielle Boney Buckner

Nov 8, 2011

Susan Danielle Boney Buckner, 52, of Rose Hill left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 08, 2011. Born May 31, 1959 in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Homer Mac and Anne Sheffield Boney. Susan is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph "Joe" Buckner of the home; daughters, Amanda "Mandey" Lancaster and husband,Joshua...

Cynthia Elizabeth Rivenbark Ellison

Cynthia Elizabeth Rivenbark Ellison

Nov 6, 2011

Wilmington - Cynthia Elizabeth Rivenbark Ellison, 61, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the home of her son. She was born June 27, 1950 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Robert Horace and Rita Louise Batten Rivenbark. Cynthia is survived by her loving family, her son,...

Canyon  Rivers Hatcher

Canyon Rivers Hatcher

Oct 25, 2011

Canyon Rivers Hatcher, age 6, of Chinquapin, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Born July 21, 2005 in Lenoir County, Canyon was the son of Brian and Amy Parker Hatcher of Chinquapin. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Michael Parker. Canyon was a kindergarten student at Chinquapin Elementary School and attended Wallace...

Esther  Kish Baker

Esther Kish Baker

Oct 23, 2011

Esther Kish Baker, age 97, of Charlotte and formerly of Buffalo, NY passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Brian Center of Mooresville. She was born May 30, 1914 in Hungary, the daughter of the late Alexander and Julia Vajos Kish. When Esther was 13 years old she immigrated to...

Margie  Bordeaux Highsmith

Margie Bordeaux Highsmith

Oct 20, 2011

Rocky Point-Margie Bordeaux Highsmith, 82, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed gently from this earth on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. She was born August 1, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late James Hamilton Bordeaux, Sr. and Sue Colwell Bordeaux. Also remembered are...

James  Hubert Lewis

James Hubert Lewis

Oct 12, 2011

James Hubert Lewis, 83, of Currie passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 to join in heaven his family gone before him. He was born October 14, 1927 in Columbus County, the son of the late T. L. and Lois Carter Lewis. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Flora Belle Rasberry Lewis; step-son,...

Margaret  Lanier Davis

Margaret Lanier Davis

Oct 12, 2011

Margaret Lanier Davis, 88, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Huntington Health Care of Burgaw. She was born May 18, 1923 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Walter and Lucy Pickett Lanier. Lovingly remembered is her husband, Charles Bryan Davis; sister, Mary Quinn; and nephew,...

Daisy Louise Spencer Wells

Daisy Louise Spencer Wells

Oct 8, 2011

Burgaw: Daisy Louise Spencer Wells, 63, after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer's disease left her earthy life on Saturday, October 8, 2011 as she was surrounded by her loving family who so diligently cared for Daisy for the past ten years. She was born January 10, 1948 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Earl Thomas Spencer, Sr. and...

Clyde  Ezra Conner

Clyde Ezra Conner

Oct 5, 2011

Clyde Ezra Conner, age 86, of 102 Heather Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherfordton, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Charlie Pinkney Conner and Florence Morrison Conner. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Fred Conner, Johnny Conner, Ernest Conner and...