Obituaries

Jun 18, 2022

John Houston Sanders, beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle and friend entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born March 18, 1935 in Wilmington to Jacob Atwood Sanders and Hazel Futch Sanders, living all of his full and blessed life in Hampstead.

In addition to his parents, John was...

Jun 17, 2022

James William Batts has been given rest from mortality and has returned to his Heavenly home.  He departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022 from his home in Chinquapin.  He was a loving son, brother, uncle, daddy and most importantly Pa to those who loved him so very much.

William was born on October 28, 1924...

Jun 17, 2022

Dawnmarie Witkowski, 57, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on October 17, 1964, in the Bronx, NY, to Joseph and Carol (Sparaco) Englese.

Dawnmarie was a dreamer with a huge heart, who loved helping others. She enjoyed reading the...

Jun 16, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Kimberly Tyndall, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 4, 1958 in Wilmington, NC to the late Carl Tyndall and Janet Lucas Goldsmith.

Tony was a carpenter for over forty years, and he loved working...

Jun 15, 2022

Barbara Ann Zurcher White, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed gently from her earthy life Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 8, 1952 in Georgetown, SC, the daughter of Leman Leo Zurcher and Carlean Little Zurcher.

Barbara is survived by her loving...

Jun 13, 2022

Myrna Glenn Patterson, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and God's faithful servant was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2022.

She was born October 1, 1942 in Brownwood, TX, the daughter of Albert H. Bierman and Bulah Cooper Bierman. In addition to her parents Myna was preceded in...

Jun 12, 2022

Myrle T. Beringer, age 74, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on May 26, 1948, in Blair County, PA; the son of the late Edward Forde and Mildred Isabel Sprow Beringer.

Myrle loved his community and served it to...

Jun 12, 2022

Glenn Douglas Ward, age 65, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 18, 1957 in Aberdeen, NC to the late Douglas Fred Ward and Sally Elizabeth (Cummings) Ward Horne.

Glenn was a member of the Marine Corps. He enjoyed...

Jun 10, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Dale Bowden, 62, of Pender County passed from his earthly life Friday, June 10, 2022 at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

He was born August 3, 1959 in Pender County, the son of Joseph Linwood Bowden and Maggie Horn Bowden Puckett. In addition to his father, Tony was preceded in death by his brother, John...

Jun 9, 2022

Edna Louise Barnhill Woodcock left this earthly life to join her beloved husband, Allie, on June 9, 2022 at 92 years of age at the home of her daughter, Val, in Beaufort, NC after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was lovingly cared for by Val and her two devoted caregivers and companions, granddaughter Erica Sornsen and Tammy Davis....

Jun 7, 2022

Allen Earl Piner, Sr., age 70, of Wallace passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Leslie and Katherine Register Piner.

Survivors include his sons, Allen Earl Piner, Jr. and wife Marybel, Christopher Lee Piner, Richard Leslie Piner and...

Jun 7, 2022

Helen Barnhill Williamson, 77, of Leland, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at home. She was born on August 23, 1944, in Columbus County, NC, to the late Wilbur and Zelma (Burney) Barnhill.

Helen was very strong in her Christian faith. She was notorious for never slowing down and was always on the go. She loved...

Jun 5, 2022

Mary Frances Moore, age 77, of Clinton, NC passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Southwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, NC.

She was born on January 11, 1945 in Pender County, NC to the late Shellmon Hughes, Sr. and Lillian Andrews Hughes.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Norann Hughes Young; son,...

Jun 5, 2022

Michael Daniel Richards, 70, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home with family at his side.

He was born April 3, 1952 in Wilmington. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester "John" FormyDuval and Dorothy Ella Richards FormyDuval.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife...

Jun 5, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Meshaw, 67, of Wallace left way too soon on Sunday, June 5, 2022, as the result of a terrible automobile accident.

He was born on August 3, 1954, in Bladen County, NC; the son of the late Henry Barney and Sylvia Bigford Meshaw.  Kenny was also preceded in death by...

Jun 3, 2022

Crandell Benjamin Brown, 81, of Burgaw and formerly of Bladen County passed peacefully with loving family by his side on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 24, 1940 in Wilmington, the son of Oscar Benjamin Brown and Leona Horrell Brown.

Crandell is survived by his...

May 30, 2022

Donna Gwyn Murray, 60, of Willard passed from her earthly life Monday, May 30, 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 16, 1961 in Wilmington, the daughter of Fred Murray and Delores Blake O'Connor. In addition to her mother Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Harold "Hal" Murray  ...

May 28, 2022

Millard Clark Murray, 69, of Burgaw beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle and loyal friend passed from his earthly life Saturday, May 28, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 29, 1952 in Pender County, the son of Joseph Horace Murray, Sr. and Mary Inez Thigpen Murray. In addition to his parents Millard...

May 28, 2022

Judith Elizabeth Culbreth, 79, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Davis Health Care Center.

She was born April 28, 1943 in Greenville County, SC, the daughter of Judson Grady Culbreth and Doris Hamilton Culbreth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Culbreth.

May 27, 2022

Brenda Carol Wheeler Bishop, 78, of Rocky Point beloved mama, Mamaw, great Mamaw, sister and friend passed gently from her earthly home to join her loving husband of 50 years, Henry "Hank" Eugene Bishop.

She was born March 24, 1944, the daughter of Raymond Clayton Wheeler and Zora Holland Wheeler. In addition to her parents, Brenda was...