Obituaries

Sep 24, 2020

Robert Horace Rivenbark, Jr., age 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away after fighting hard for four years battling lung cancer on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 28, 1948 in Madison, WI to the late Robert Horace Rivenbark, Sr. and Rita (Batten) Rivenbark.

Robert...

Sep 24, 2020

Darrel Lee Rivenbark, Sr., age 74, of Wallace, NC, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at home with family.

He was born in Kinston, NC on March 15, 1946, son of the late Ivey "Buddy" Lee Rivenbark, Jr. and Ruby J. Henderson Rivenbark Smith.  Darrel was preceded in death by his sister Sandra Ilene Wait and grandson...

Sep 22, 2020

Devereaux "Doug" Douglas Maultsby, age 77, of Wilmington, NC left his pain on Earth on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 20, 1943 in Wilmington, NC to the late Devereaux H. Maultsby and Alice Klander Maultsby.

Doug attended New Hanover High School and worked...

Sep 21, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Piner Cavanaugh, of Rose Hill, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the age of 95 after a brief period of declining health.  She was born on September 3, 1925 to the late Archie Henry Piner and Mary Den Rivenbark Piner of Willard, NC.  She grew up in...

Sep 21, 2020

On Monday, September 21st, 2020, Betty Parker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 88. The following is written in memory by her granddaughter. "When I consider my grandmother, affectionately known to us as Grandmama, I realize there is one word that truly encapsulates her legacy. That word is "home." To recall a memory...

Sep 19, 2020

Dorothy Parker Marks, age 83, of Wilmington died on Saturday, September 19, 2020  at Emerald Isle, NC.   She was born on February 9, 1937 in Buies Creek, Harnett County, NC to Cecil Winfield Marks and Vergie Waller Marks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Waller Marks Binford.

She is...

Sep 18, 2020

Fredia Raynor White, 87, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, September 18, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare with family at her bedside.

She was born January 22, 1933 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Dexter Raynor, Sr. and Sabra Sanders Raynor. Also remembered is her son, Brian C. White; daughter, Anne...

Sep 17, 2020

William "Tink" Linwood Harts, 82, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home.

He was born August 13, 1938 in Pender County, the son of the late Wilbur and Annie Hale Harts. Also remembered is his beloved daughter, Anna Lisa Blanford; infant grandson, Jonathan Jalin Mathis; brother, Willie Harts; and...

Sep 17, 2020

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Donna Ringelstein (née Fiduccia), loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 75.

Born and raised on the North Side of Chicago, Donna moved to nearby Naperville, IL with her family in 1972 and was involved in many aspects of the community there for the next...

Sep 16, 2020

Pammela Sue Baker, age 55, left this earth way too soon, leaving a huge hole in our hearts.

Pam was born in Raleigh, NC on January 1, 1965 and passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Pamm is survived by her two sons, CAJ and Samuel Baker of Wilmington;...

Sep 16, 2020

Beth Ann Cunningham, age 51, of Dunn, NC passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born on May 4, 1969 in Rumford, ME.

Beth is survived by her mother, Gemma (Serafin) Bell; her stepfather, David Bell; life partner, Mike Dunlay; and several loved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Beth loved...

Sep 15, 2020

Jimmy Mitchell Polley, age 55, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 19, 1965 in Elizabeth City, NC.

Jimmy worked at Allied Pest Control for ten years and his coworkers were like a second family to him. He liked going to...

Sep 15, 2020

Cindy Lou Sanes, 62, of Willard passed from her earthly life Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 12, 1958 in Bergan County, New Jersey, the daughter of Thomas Fisher and Patricia Heddy Fisher Leone, who both preceded Cindy in death.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Frank...

Sep 14, 2020

Mary Dooley Weber, 73, of Wallace passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, September 14, 2020.

She was born July 12, 1947 in St Paul, MN to O. Lee and Jean McMenomy Dooley.  She was also predeceased by her brothers, Dennis Dooley and Terrance Dooley.

Surviving is her husband, Frederick Michael...

Sep 13, 2020

Bonnie Lee Mills Teachey, 88, of Rose Hill, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.

She was born on March 19, 1932 in Pender Countyn North Carolina.  She was one of ten children born to the late Joseph Z. and Viola English Mills.  She was...

Sep 12, 2020

Melvin Cedrice White, 87, a lifetime resident of Watha passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

He was born November 12, 1932 in Pender County, the son of William Cedrice and Grace Marshburn White. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his son, Brian C. White and daughter, Anne...

Sep 11, 2020

Bobby Gene Blanton passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.

He was born August 20, 1937, in Duplin County to Walter James and Lillie Mae Blanton.  In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his one and only wife, Jane Blanton; his sister, Judy Chestnutt; and his brother, James Earl (Pee Wee) Blanton.  Bobby...

Sep 11, 2020

Hazel Ruth "Susie" Jones, age 79, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 11, 2020 from the Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on December 30, 1940 in Brevard, NC; one of twelve children of the late R.V. and Margie Johnson Jones.  She was also preceded in death by her...

Sep 11, 2020

Barbara Clare James, 85, of Milton passed away on September 11, 2020. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Marines, North Carolina (now Camp LeJune) to Robert E. and Clare Aman Turner.

Barbara was a devout Christian lady who taught school at Bagdad Elementary School. She was an accomplished painter and enjoyed gardening. She loved her...

Sep 9, 2020

Bryan Christopher Reed, 46, of Holden Beach, a former resident of Mooresville, NC, passed away unexpectedly September 9, 2020.

He was born March 2, 1974 in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of the late Forb and Linda Reed.

Those left to remember him are his beloved wife, Joy Reed. His sons, Dylan Reed, Tyler...