Obituaries

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...

May 26, 2022

Illinois Carr Populus, 78, of Burgaw, passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, May 26, 2022 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born in Pender County, the daughter of Walter and Weo Mae DeVane Carr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David L. Populus, Sr. and her great granddaughter.

Illinois is...

May 25, 2022

Charles Cameron Highsmith, Sr., 95, of Rocky Point, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born March 22, 1927 in Pender County, the son of Emmett Highsmith and Effie Page Highsmith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Bordeux...

May 25, 2022

Harry Glenn Thomas, 73, of Wilmington passed peacefully from his earthly life at Trinity Grove Wednesday, May 25, 2022 with loving family at his side.

He was born November 5, 1948 in Robeson County, the son of the late Ordell Gregory Thomas and Foyleen Johnson Thomas.

Glenn is survived by his devoted wife of 54...

May 23, 2022

Reverend Macon M. Wood, 83, of Wallace left this earthly life on Monday, May 23, 2022, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forevermore.

He was born on November 14, 1938, in Duplin County, North Carolina; the son of the late Leslie and Sina Ruth Williams Wood. Mr. Wood was also predeceased by his beloved...

May 21, 2022

Gene Podkova, age 80, of Currie, NC passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on June 27, 1941 in Czechoslovakia to the late Josef Podkova and Anna Smidlova Podkova.

Gene and his entire family fled in 1949 to escape Communism. He...

May 19, 2022

Martha Kay Shepard Beacham of Leland passed peacefully from her earthly life Thursday, May 19. 2022 at Novant Medical New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Wilmington, the daughter of Walter Frederick Shepard and Meda Morton Shepard.

Martha is survived by her husband, Edward F. Beacham; daughters, Debbie Krause and her husband, Dean...

May 19, 2022

Sandra Rhae Small Kiser, age 69, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

She was born on August 9, 1952 in Rockingham County, NC to the late Berlon Kellum Small and Thelma Rhae Butler Small.

Sandra was born and raised in Reidsville, NC. She was married to her loving husband, Randy Kiser,...