Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert Lee Brown, Sr. Robert Lee Brown, Sr., age 77, of Penderlea, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2023 in loving care of his family.

Bobby, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born at his home in Duplin County on August 31st, 1945, the son of the...

Jan 11, 2023

Bernice Caison Porter Hardison, age 89, of Willard passed gently into the glory of her of Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born July 17, 1933 in Pender County, the daughter of Arthur Quinton Caison and Julia Elizabeth Howard Caison. In addition to her parents Bernice was preceded in...

Jan 11, 2023

Bonnie Rivenbark Robinson, 74, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 15, 1948 in Wilmington, NC; the daughter of Inez Lanier Rivenbark and the late Derwood Hayes Rivenbark. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her brother, Dean...

Jan 11, 2023

Nancy Lee White Hicks went home to her rest and Heavenly Reward on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Wilmington.

Born January 8, 1945, in Watha, N.C., Nancy, known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "Nannie" was a monumental force within our family, and leaves many behind whom she loved unconditionally with her entire heart. Nancy was, among...

Jan 10, 2023

Thomas Edward Chilcote, age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away on January 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on April 16, 1945 in La Porte, IN to the late Robert Kingsly Chilcote and Lottie Marshburn.

Thomas served in the Army National Guard and was also member of the...

Jan 8, 2023

After a long and hard battle with heart problems, John Timothy "Timmy" Blanton, 55, of Wallace passed from this life way too soon on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Timmy was born on December 12, 1967 in Pender County, NC and was the son of Faye Murray Blanton of Wallace and the late Charles D Blanton.  He was...

Jan 8, 2023

Christian Chandler White, age 27, of Burgaw, NC passed away on, January 8, 2023.

He was born on December 17, 1995 in Columbia, MO to Brandon White and Teresa White.

Christian was a proud Navy veteran, father, son and brother. He loved creating music and fishing. Christian loved helping people and would give anyone the...

Jan 8, 2023

Herbert "Ray" Loftis, age 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away after a nine year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 6th, 1950, in Richmond, VA to the late Herbert Cornelius Loftis and Pauline Loftis Dodgens.

Ray was a superintendent for 36 years...

Jan 6, 2023

Alfred Charles Owens, 88, of Willard passed gently into the glory of his Lord Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home with much love surrounding him.

He was born April 21, 1934 in Pender County, the son of the late Donnie and Exie Woodcock Owens.

Alfred is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...

Jan 5, 2023

Donna "Lynn" Carr, 63, of Willard passed from her earthly life Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 21, 1959 in Pender County, the daughter of James Wallace Hicks and Dorcas Rebecca Piner Hicks. In addition to her parents Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Chip" Bordeaux Carr, Jr.; and...

Jan 5, 2023

Gerald Deen Lunsford, 97, of Hampstead, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on October 11, 1925, in Covington County, Alabama to the late James and Lessie (Cross) Lunsford.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Minnie (Maultsby) Lunsford, of Hampstead, NC; daughter, Jan A....

Jan 4, 2023

Arthur Coldridge Pratesi, Jr., 79, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 4, 1943 in Freeport on Long Island, New York, the son pof Arthur Coldridge Pratesi and Geraldine Haff Pratesi. In addition to his parents Arthur was preceded in death by his son, Arthur C....

Jan 4, 2023

Deborah Padgett Walker, age 64, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on May 27, 1958 in Pender County; one of 10 children born to the late Joseph M. and Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett.

Deborah is survived by...

Jan 2, 2023

Dora Alice Ivey, 84, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Monday, January 2, 2023 at Novant Health Pender Medical Center.

She was born April 19, 1938 in Pender County, the daughter of Daniel Albert Ivey and Florence Estelle Moore Ivey. In addition to her parents Alice was preceded in death by her brothers, James, Daniel...

Dec 30, 2022

Naomi Etheridge Heath, age 82, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Friday, December 30, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born February 7, 1940 in Swansboro, the daughter of Elmer E. Etheridge and Lila Morton Etheridge. In addition to her parents Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Gavin...

Dec 30, 2022

Monroe William "Monkey" White, age 26, of Rose Hill left this earthly life much to soon by the way of an auto accident early Friday morning, December 30, 2022.

He was born on November 5, 1996 in Cumberland County; the son of Eugene Eddie White of Florida and Sabrina Hope Jones White of Spring Lake, NC.

Dec 28, 2022

We are so sad to share the loss of a wonderful young man, Gregory Alexander Lanier, who passed from his earthly life Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of 35.

He was born December 19, 1987 in Wilmington, the son of  Carolyn Horrell Lanier and the late Alfred Donald Lanier.

In addition to his...

Dec 28, 2022

Shirley Anne Grygiel, age 84, of Rocky Point passed into the glory of her Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

She was born May 15, 1938 in Rock Hill, SC, the daughter of Heyward Curtis Arrants and Frances Leona Bass Arrants. In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Margo Williams.

Dec 27, 2022

James Ralph Powell, 87, of Wilmington passed gently from his earthly life Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born January 7, 1935 in Wilmington, the son of Ralph Powell and Tempie Fountain Powell. In addition to his parents James was predeceased by his brothers, Morris Fountain Powell and Wilber Julian...

Dec 27, 2022

Doris Johnson Benson, age 63, of Leland, NC passed away on, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on October 21, 1959 in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert Lee Johnson, Sr. and Joyce Faye Stephenson.

Doris was a very caring person who loved to laugh. She...