Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2022

James "Jimmy" Isham Barnhill, 71, of Currie passed peacefully Monday December 26, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

He was born December 11, 1951 in Wilmington, the son of Isham Gladwin Barnhill and Milda Elizabeth Brown Green. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his best friend who was like...

Dec 26, 2022

Hazel Flynn Langston Hudgins, 96, of Rocky point passed very peacefully from her earthly life Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home where she was surrounded with care and love.

She was born May 3, 1926 in Wilmington, the daughter of George Dallas Flynn, Sr. and Lucille Amelia Williams Flynn. In addition to her parents, Hazel was...

Dec 25, 2022

Michael Dale Powell, age 58, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on, December 25, 2022, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 9, 1964, in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert Horace Powell and Barbara Ann (Melton) Powell.

Mike, a dirt bike and motorcycle enthusiast, loved the...

Dec 24, 2022

Mary John "Johnnie" Pridgen Barnhill, 73, of Atkinson passed from her earthly life, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 25, 1949 in Wilmington, the daughter of John Owen Pridgen and Madeline Moore Pridgen. In addition to her parents Johnnie was preceded in death by an infant brother, John Wayne Pridgen.

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Dec 23, 2022

Janet Evans Pope, 96, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 from the Gardens of Rose Hill.

She was born on August 19, 1926 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Robert Ellis and Sara Percy Evans.  Janet was also preceded in death by her husband, Billie "Bill"...

Dec 23, 2022

Hilda Rae Rackley Wells, 87, of Rose Hill left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 23, 2022.

She was born on October 4, 1935, in Wilmington, NC; the only daughter of the late John Willie and Bertie DeBose Rackley.  Hilda was also preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 22, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Janet Sheila Busalachi passed from her earthly life Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the age of 68 years following a brief illness. Lots of love and prayers accompanied Janet as she transitioned to be with the Lord in heaven.

She was born May 25, 1954 in England,...