Obituaries

Jan 29, 2022

James Earl Chestnutt, 69, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, January 29, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 11, 1952 in Duplin County, the son of John Earl Chestnutt and Myrtle Rogers Chestnutt. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn Chestnutt and...

Jan 29, 2022

Milton Pittman, 80, of Rose Hill, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 9, 1941, in Duplin County, North Carolina.  He was one of 10 children born to Edrict and Ella Carter Pittman.  Mr. Pittman was predeceased by his daughter, Diane Pittman;...

Jan 29, 2022

Tricia Scott Downer, age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Tragically, Tricia's husband and love of her life, Ronald Downer, passed away just two days prior. Their love story was meant to last through eternity – Ronnie welcomed her with open arms.

She...

Jan 29, 2022

Elizabeth Erma Cushman, 63, of Hampstead, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2022, at home.

She was born on January 2, 1959, in Japan, to the late Robert B. and Edna Ellen (Winwood) Cushman.

Elizabeth is survived by her soulmate, Mark Lisle; her brother, Robert Cushman; her nieces, Christine Matarese and husband, Michael, Laurie Vuksanovich...

Jan 27, 2022

Ronald (Ronnie) Evans Downer, Jr., age 63, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Tragically, Ronnie's wife and love of his life, Tricia Downer, passed away two days after. Their love story was meant to last through eternity as Ronnie was there to welcome her with open...

Jan 27, 2022

Fay Nell Ligon Bruton, Age 83 of Middle Sound in Wilmington, NC died January 27, 2022 at home.

Fay was born on August 18th 1938 in West Helena AR. The youngest child of the late William Fred Ligon and Mary Ellen Ramey Ligon.

She was raised in Ebenezer, AR a small cotton farming community. She...

Jan 26, 2022

Joanne Taylor Shorette, age 74, of Willard, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Weddnesday, January 26, 2022 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on March 6, 1947  in Potsdam, New York and was the daughter of the late Maurice and Joan White Taylor.  Joanne was also predeceased by her loving son,...

Jan 26, 2022

Muriel Cluff Winch, 89, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home with loving family at her side.

She was born July 28, 1932 in Cornish, Maine, the daughter of Herbert Carson Cluff and Leona Eldridge Cluff. In additional to her parents Muriel was preceded in death by her...

Jan 25, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Everett Tatum, 85, of Burgaw passed peacefully Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 19, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of John D. Everett II and Sarah Wilma Lockey Everett. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years...

Jan 24, 2022

James Franklin Noble, age 73, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born on October 2, 1948 in Kinston, NC to the late Lawrence Noble and Mildred Johnson Noble.

James is survived by his son, James Franklin Noble, Jr.; daughter, Christy Atkins and husband, Benjamin; grandchildren, Lane Morgan and wife,...

Jan 23, 2022

Lewis Edward Tyner, Jr., age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 20, 1940 in Marion County, SC to the late Lewis Edward Tyner, Sr. and Lettie Ola (Stephens) Tyner.

Lewis was a hard-working, tough man, who...

Jan 23, 2022

Juanita Louise Burriss, age 54, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

She was born on November 28, 1967 in Berlin, Germany to James Franklin Mays and the late Madeline (Cruz) Mays.

Juanita was a devout Christian who listened to NTEB church online. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines and snow globes....

Jan 23, 2022

Gregory Alan Willett, 76, of Wilmington, passed away on January 23, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 21, 1945, in Jacksonville, NC, to the late Joseph Henry Willett and Pauline (Padrick) Willett.

Greg graduated from UNCW with a bachelor's degree in History and was...

Jan 21, 2022

Frank Raymond Krynicki, 89, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, January 21, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 14, 1932 in Preston County, West Virginia, the son of Ignatz and Jennie Komowski Krynicki. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by the love of his life,...

Jan 20, 2022

George Adrian Bruton, age 88, of Middle Sound in Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at home. Sadly, George's wife and love of his life, Fay Bruton, passed away a week later on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

George was born on April 4th, 1933 in Biscoe, NC. The first son of the late George...

Jan 20, 2022

Elmer Lee Squires, age 70, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville.

He was born August 17, 1951 in Bladen County, the son of William Gladys Squires and Vada Bigford Squires. In addition to his parents Elmer was preceded in death by his brother, Windell...

Jan 17, 2022

Allen Kevin Gordy, age 60, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Kevin was born on July 4, 1961 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Thomas Luther Gordy, Jr. and Patricia Jean Hughes Gordy.

Kevin is survived by his daughter, Gina Williams and husband, Brett; brother, Ronald Edward Gordy; sisters, Susan Suggs...

Jan 17, 2022

Glenn Allen Wells, 65, of Castle Hayne passed peacefully from his earthly life  Monday, January 17, 2022 with loving family at his side.

He was born March 7, 1956 in Wilmington.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Wells; daughter, Judy Christina "Tina" Wells Fore (James); grandsons, Brandon Fore, Ryan Fore, Jacob...

Jan 16, 2022

Dora Brown English Rivenbark, 89, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

She was born on November 29, 1932, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dora Pauline Brown English. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband,...

Jan 15, 2022

Alphonse R. Paquette, 80, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Saturday, January 15, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 28, 1941 in Littleton, NH, the son of Alphonse and Ada Aubrey Paquette. In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by a son, Chris Jones; sister, Francine Mitchell;...