Obituaries

Aug 5, 2024

Georgia Ann Goodman Hoskins, 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 3, 1943, in Salisbury, NC to the late Walter Cornelius Goodman and Wilma Canup Goodman.

Georgia was a Christian who loved her church family at Pine Valley Baptist Church in...

Aug 3, 2024

Natalie Marie Pritchard, 20, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on March 2, 2004, in Wilmington, to Anthony Russell Pritchard and Margaret Rose (Simmons) Pritchard.

Natalie was attending Cape Fear Community College with aspirations of becoming a paramedic. She loved her family, and her friends meant...

Aug 2, 2024

On wings of an angel Lisa Michelle Rooks Alford, age 52, flew to her heavenly home on Friday morning, August 2, 2024. She was at home surrounded by family who dearly loved her.

Lisa was born January 1, 1972, in Burgaw, the daughter of Lorace James "Jimmy" Rooks and Maythie Lynn Housand.

Lisa is survived...

Aug 2, 2024

Bruce Phillip Mears, age 71, passed peacefully early Friday morning, August 2, 2024, at home. He was born August 6, 1952, in Montgomery, Maryland, the son of the late Paul Kramer Mears and Alice May Boerum Joy.

Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Annie Cobb Mears; children, David John Mears (Laurie Bland), Lori...

Aug 1, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Sneeden Wilson, age 67, passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 15, 1956 in Dade County, Florida, the daughter of Aaron Eugene Sneeden and Nancy Ann Hamilton Sneeden. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her beloved husband in 2003,...

Aug 1, 2024

James Earl Todd, 64, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

He was born on January 23, 1960 in Horry County, South Carolina; the son of the late Clyde Vernon Todd, Sr. and Elwood Skipper Todd Ramsey.  Earl was also preceded in death by his brother Clyde...

Jul 31, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Cody Steven Williams, age 34, a cherished son, husband, daddy, brother and friend on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Cody was born May 8, 1990, in Wilmington, a beacon of light, strength, and laughter to everyone who knew him. Cody was the son of Robert "Bobby" H. Williams, Jr....

Jul 30, 2024

David Leonard Horrell, age 90, of Leland passed away gently on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born September 8, 1933, in Sampson County, the son of Raeford Horrell and Nellie Cashwell Horrell.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geneva Robinson Horrell; sisters, Mary Whitley and Nell...

Jul 30, 2024

Linda Lee Pickett, 81, of Rocky Point passed away from her earthly life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at her home in Rocky Point.

She was born March 20, 1943, in Guilford County, NC, daughter of the late Thomas York and Annie Crutchfield York.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Earl Pickett; son,...

Jul 27, 2024

James Ray Huff, 86, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on January 20, 1938, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Chester and Louellen (Clark) Huff.

Jim, a proud US Marine, was a former Deacon at Grace Baptist Church and was currently a...

Jul 25, 2024

Shirley June Robison Duke, age 89, of Rocky Point passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 22, 1935, in Texas, the daughter of Gaston Robison and Ima Dern Robison. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, William Cordie Duke and...

Jul 25, 2024

Linda Smith Cole, age 76, of Burgaw, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Wilmington, Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Born December 27, 1947, in New Jersey the daughter of Benjamin Smith and Beatrice Foy Smith.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her brother, Gattis Lee Smith Sr....

Jul 24, 2024

Chuck Smiley, (Charles Robert Smiley) went to his Heavenly Home peacefully on July 24th, 2024 from his home in Rose Hill, NC surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his precious son James Smiley of Coarse Gold, CA in May of this year.

Chuck left behind his loving wife Terri Smiley of Rose...

Jul 24, 2024

David Delone Morgan, age 59, of Rocky Point passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1965, in Hampton VA, the son of Elbert Donald Morgan Jr. and Judith Wilson. In addition to his father, David was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Morgan and his sister, Susan Morgan.

Jul 21, 2024

Virginia Pearl "Polly" Skipper, 91, of Leland, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Brunswick Novant Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 24, 1932, in Brunswick County, to the late Willie Wooten Henry and the late Orena Clemmons Henry.

Polly was the oldest, long-time member of...

Jul 19, 2024

Barbara Ann Bostelman, 84, of Wilmington, NC passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born April 14, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Herman Begelman and Catherine (Natale) Begelman.

Barbara, the longtime matriarch of the family, was an...

Jul 16, 2024

Harry Leon Brown, Jr. age 70, of Greenville and formally of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 after a lengthly illness.

Leon was born on March 19, 1954 in Wilmington, NC and was the son of the late Harry Leon Brown, Sr. and Margaret Anderson Brown....

Jul 14, 2024

Maria Alicia Arbaiza, 66, was born on May 3 in El Salvador. Daughter of Maria Santos Jimenez and Vicente Ramos.

Survivors to appreciate and honor her memory; her husband and best friend of 42 years, Adan Arbaiza. Sister whom she loved very much, Martha Teachey and brother Manuel Jimenez. Mr. Sebastian, whom she loved as a father....

Jul 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Larry Williams Johnson, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born March 13, 1941, in Duplin County, the son of Eusebieus Williams Johnson and Mary Weise Wells Johnson. In addition to his parents, Larry was...

Jul 11, 2024

Elmer "Andy" Anthony Davis, age 70, entered into the Glory of his savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday morning, July 11, 2024 in Wilmington.

Andy was born May 17, 1954 in Wilmington, the son of JoAnn Pridgen Davis.and the late Elmer Davis.

He is survived by his mother, Joann Davis; daughter, Dana Howell (Bill); sons, Rusty...