Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

But first, CHEE CHONG!!!

Franklin Delano Griffin, 88, of Wilmington, passed from his earthly life Saturday, July 9, 2022, after living a long and full life. He was born May 7, 1934, in Honolulu, NC, the only son of the late William A. and Grace Witherington Griffin. He was also preceded by his wife of 50 years,...

Jul 8, 2022

James Morrison Sholar, 78, of Wallace left this earthly life on Friday, July 8, 2022, for his eternal home to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on October 14, 1943, in Duplin County; the son of the late James Carroll and Ida Glenn Raynor Sholar.

Morrison was a charter...

Jul 5, 2022

Jerry Wayne James, 75, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 while being lovingly cared for by his beloved family.

He was born March 1, 1947 in New Hanover County to Henry Loyd James and Veatta Mills James. In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his...

Jul 5, 2022

Charles Daniel Rowe, 76, of Wallace and formerly of Pender County passed from his earthly life Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

He was born October 22, 1945 in Pender County, the son of John Douglas Rowe and Frances Malpass Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 5, 2022

Bobby Chadwick, 70, of Willard passed from his earthly life Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Pender County the son of  William Lawrence Chadwick and Elizabeth Hardison Chadwick. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by wife, Evelyn Dudley Chadwick; and his brother, Ronald Chadwick.

Bobby is...

Jul 4, 2022

Armenius Pigford, age 93, of Willard, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, July 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 12, 1928 in Pender County; the son of the late Kenneith D. and Susan Knowles Pigford.  Mr. Pigford was also predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth Pigford, Donald Pigford,...

Jul 3, 2022

Judy Ann Rouse Jones, 67, of Rose Hill passed away unexpectantly Sunday, July 3, 2022, following extensive heart surgery.

She was born on May 3, 1955, in Statesville, NC; the daughter of the late Chester Joseph and Helen Ann Griffin Rouse.  Judy was predeceased by her grandson, William Thomas "T.J" Mattox.

Surviving is her best...

Jul 3, 2022

Mary Louise Dixon Benton, age 85, of Watha left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  What a happy birthday she is having with Jesus on this day!

She was born on July 3, 1937 to the late Robert Scott and Mary Katherine Fitzgerald Dixon.  She was also predeceased by her husband,...

Jul 3, 2022

Larry David Shively, age 74, of Burgaw, NC passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on December 23, 1947 in Hollywood, FL to the late Robert Larry Shively and Elizabeth Chadwell Shively.

Larry worked at Waste Water Management for twenty years until retirement. He...

Jul 2, 2022

Taft Glenn Gideon, 74, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, July 2, 2022, from Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Glenn was born on March 22, 1948, in New Hanover County; the son of the late Taft and Rena Grooves Gideon.  He was also predeceased by...

Jul 2, 2022

Maria Catherine "Catbird" Wells, 58, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, July 2nd, 2022 at Novant Pender in Burgaw after a lengthy illness. Cathy was a special child, adopted at birth by the most wonderful parents she could ever have ask for. She had such a uniqueness and truly was an amazing gift to all who crossed her...

Jul 1, 2022

Glenn "Tim" Thomas Ludlum, 67, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on January 28, 1955, in Aurora, CO, to the late Glenn and Barbara Ann (Gelfman) Ludlum.

Tim was a loving husband, father, Papa, brother and friend. He retired after years...

Jul 1, 2022

Sharon Hope Giddeons, age 60, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, July 1, 2022.

She was born on July 4, 1961 in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late L.C. and Nettie Albertson Giddeons.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Aaron Peterson of Willard; her grandsons,...

Jul 1, 2022

Della Mae Brigman Covington, 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, July 1, 2022.

She was born on April 28, 1938 in Columbia, SC and was the daughter of the late Carl and Lessie Stein Brigman.  Mrs. Covington is also predeceased by her husband, James Covington and her brother, Pete Brigman....

Jun 28, 2022

Jerry Wayne Zurcher, 72, of Turkey, NC, passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the home of his brother with caring family at his bedside.

He was born in Hemingway, SC, the son of Leman and Carlean Little Zurcher. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his only sister,...

Jun 27, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Pearline Lewis Newton, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born December 17, 1938 in Pender County to Robert and Reba Deal Lewis, living most all of her wonderful life in the small community of Willard.

In addition to...

Jun 25, 2022

Catherine Louise Bass, age 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on April 3, 1934 in Burgaw, NC to the late Thomas Tate Bowden and Olga Mizerak Bowden.

Catherine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who...

Jun 25, 2022

Ivey James Blackburn, 93, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home with family and much love following a full and blessed life.

He was born August 9, 1928 in Sampson County, one of eight children born to George and Flonnie Mae Ivey Blackburn. In addition to his parents,...

Jun 23, 2022

Valerie Diane Cowls Govig, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.

She was born September 4, 1934 in Portland, OR, the daughter of Thomas Ewart Cowls and Charlene Endicott Cowls and was the apple of their eye. In addition to her...

Jun 18, 2022

Ricky Lee Hyde, age 33, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

He was born on February 10, 1989 in Charlotte, NC to Tamera (Veit) Creel  and Carson David Hyde.

Ricky, my beautiful son, was all about the love. He loved hard and lived his life out loud! He always said live...