September 2008 Obituaries

Albertson, Evelyn Casteen 


85, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Saturday 
at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ceybun 
Casteen Cemetery, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/20/2008 
  


Alexander Jr., Luke 


67, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Hahneman Hospital, Philadelphia. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Lake Waccamaw. Burial will be at the church 
cemetery. Union Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 

  


Alford Sr., Jack A.* 


Jack A. Alford, Sr. 77, of Wilmington, died September 15, 2008.

Jack was born in New Hanover County and was the son of the late W.F. Alford and Harriet "Tishie" 
Wilkins Alford. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers; Bobby Franklin Alford, George Ronald 
Alford, Richard Alford and a sister, Betty Jean Alford.

Jack was a proud veteran of the US Navy and was a highly decorated Korean War veteran. In 1972 he 
became the owner/operator of J.A. Alford Seafood. He retired in 1996 when his son took over the 
business, which he still operates today as Alford Seafood.

Jack was a member of Masonboro Baptist Church where he was a member of the Addison Hewlett 
Sunday School Class.

Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Alford; a son, Jack A. Alford, Jr. (Susan); a sister, Jane Russell 
Zopfi; two brothers; W. Charles Alford (Penny) and Clarence Alford (Jean); a brother-in-law, David Reitz 
(Ileta) and his daughter Ashley and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also survived by a very 
special friend Brock Knight, who Jack treated like a son.

Jack was a loving husband and father who was well loved and had lived a full life.

The family will receive friends from 10-11AM Thursday at Masonboro Baptist Church where a Memorial 
Service will be held at 11AM. Dr. Gordon Wright and Rev. Larry Knowles officiating. Interment will follow 
in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St, 
Wilmington, NC 28401 or Masonboro Baptist Church, 1501 Beasley Road, Wilmington, NC 28409.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/17/2008 - 9/18/2008 




Alrjoub, Christy Bauguess* 


Christy Bauguess Alrjoub, 53, of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, September 19, 2008.

She was born in Wilmington, NC, December 30, 1954, daughter of Myrtle Webb Bauguess and the 
late Howard W. Bauguess.

Christy attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and the University of North Carolina - 
Chapel Hill.

She had been a sales associate for over twenty-five years with Ivy's Department Store in Raleigh 
and Dillard's in Raleigh and Wilmington.

Christy enjoyed dining in fine restaurants and shopping. She was a lifelong member of the 
Presbyterian church.

Surviving is her mother, Myrtle Webb Bauguess of Wilmington; her husband of twenty years, Abdul 
Alrjoub; and many aunts and uncles including Mary Parrish and her family, numerous cousins, and 
two precious dogs, Domino and Cleo.

A funeral service for Christy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington, with interment to follow in Greenlawn 
Memorial Park. The Rev. David D. McDonald will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial gifts be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. 
Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA, 23058-5216.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/21/2008 





Anderson, Sgt. Herman Lee* 


Sgt. Herman Lee Anderson, of 1465 Little John Circle and formerly of the Rock Hill Community, died 
Friday, September 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Davis Funeral Home Jordan 
Memorial Chapel. The burial will follow in Grainger Cemetery. 

A service of Davis Funeral Home Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/14/2008 - 9/16/2008 



Andrews, Betty Lou Norris 


66, of Cerro Gordo, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday 
at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Powell Cemetery, Fair Bluff. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/27/2008 



Apalinski, Anelia 


88, of Sunset Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Autumn Care of Shallotte. Burial will be at 
a later date in Linden, N.J.Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Appleyard, Milton John* 

Milton John Appleyard, 50 of Wilmington, NC formerly of Harrisburg, PA died suddenly September 10, 
2008.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents Milton Herbert and Anna Marie Sanberg Appleyard.

He is survived by his wife Lynn O'Connell of Wilmington, NC, sister Lori Hendricks and her husband 
Herman of Coopersburg, PA and brother Karl Appleyard and wife Cathy of Annville, PA, niece Carrie 
Long and husband Erik and nephew Erik Appleyard.

A wake party will be held 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Milton's home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Indian Mobile Mission, P O Box 838, Snowflake, 
AZ where Milton sponsored a child.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008 


Ashe, John J. 


78, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. The service will be held at a later date in New Jersey. 
Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Atkinson, Margaret F.* 


MARGARET F. ATKINSON

Margaret F. Atkinson of Wilmington passed away on Saturday, September 06, 2008 at her home. 

Margaret was born in Wilmington, November 18, 1931, to Roy Fettel and Nellie Bonham Fettel.

Margaret was a life long and very active member of St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. 
She retired from the Wilmington Social Security office following 32 years of service.

She is survived by her children, Paige Acree, Jeff Acree, Carter Atkinson, and Marda Atkinson; ten 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Roberta Thompson, Jean Faye, and Mary 
Ellen Pyland.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6 pm until 8 pm Monday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street 
Chapel.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound 
Episcopal Church officiated by The Rev. Richard G. Elliott. Entombment will be in Oleander Memorial 
Gardens Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. 
101 Airlie Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403 or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, 
NC 28401.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 





Atkinson, Robert “Bobby” 


73, of Culpepper Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. A memorial service will be at 3 
p.m. Sunday at Harrington Funeral Home, Hamlet. Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/14/2008 




Avery, Darlene Virginia 


66, of Willard, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill. A graveside memorial service 
will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Penderlea. Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/15/2008 


Babson, Amber Paige 


20, of Cerro Gordo, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Worthington 
Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Gowan Cemetery, Cerro Gordo. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 




Baker, Dorwood G.* 


GARDEN CITY, SC - Funeral services for Dorwood G. Baker, 86, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 
September 22, 2008 at Bush River Mausoleum Chapel, Columbia, SC with entombment to follow in 
the Mausoleum. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made
 to the American Heart Association, 520 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Caughman-Harman 
Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Baker was born March 8, 1922 in Sampson County, NC and passed away on Friday, September 
19, 2008. He was the son of the late Norton E. and Lonnie Anders Baker. Mr. Baker was a retired 
train conductor for 32 years with the NY Central Railroad. Mr. Baker was a member of VFW Post 
#10420, American Legion Post 0178 and Masonic Lodge 368 of Murrells Inlet. He was a 6 year 
veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Baker served in the South Pacific as a gunner's mate 1st Class during 
WWII. He was a life member and plank owner of the USS North Carolina Battleship Association. 

Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Hannah; son, Danny E. Baker of Irmo; daughter-in-law, Beverly M. 
Baker of Columbia; granddaughter, Gina M. Baker of Columbia; grandson, Michael A. Baker (Jessica) 
of Easley; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Marie Baker; brothers, Donald R. Baker of Wallace, NC and 
Felton Baker of NC; sisters, Lethia M. Lanier of Wilmington and Ethelyne Usher of Rose Hill, NC. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/21/2008 


Baker, Frank Leroy 


76, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Old Trinity 
Cemetery. Kinlaw Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Baker, Roderick Ray* 


RODERICK RAY BAKER

Roderick Ray Baker, 51, of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, August 29, 2008, at his residence. 

Mr. Baker was born in Wake County, NC, on May 31, 1957, the son of Billy Ray Baker and the
 late Mabel Joyce Parker Baker. Mr. Baker was the owner of Rod's Automotive of Wilmington.

Surviving besides his father is one brother, Freddy Baker of Wilmington, NC; two nieces, Scarlett
 and Crystal Baker, both of Wilmington, NC.

The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street 
Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Livingston Chapel 
Baptist Church Cemetery in Delco, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 2222 S. 
17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 




Banks, James Alton 


66, of Shallotte, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Memorial 
service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church, Mulberry Street, Shallotte. Coble Ward-
Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 



Barker, “Chief” Jesse Roland 


80, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Myrtle Green 
Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home 
Published in the Star-News on 9/14/2008 



Barrett, Josh 


27, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. The funeral will be at 
2 p.m. Thursday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Peacock's Columbus 
Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Bauer, Gladys Lucille Seitter* 


MRS. GLADYS LUCILLE SEITTER BAUER

Mrs. Gladys Lucille Seitter Bauer passed away on Monday September 15, 2008, at a Truth or 
Consequences (T or C), New Mexico nursing home. She was the last surviving child of her 
parents, the late George and Alice Seitter. Mrs. Bauer was a native of Wilmington, North Carolina 
and graduated from New Hanover High School (NHHS) in 1933, where she was affectionately 
known as "Giddy." While at NHHS she was active in the Latin and Spanish Clubs and was a 
member of the NHHS Orchestra. During her senior year she was the Orchestra Secretary. 

Following graduation, she worked in government service. She married Harry Davis in 1945 and 
they lived in El Paso and eventually settled in T or C, NM. Harry passed away in 1977. She later 
married John Bauer, who passed away in the late 80s.

While in T or C, Mrs. Bauer worked for the Selective Service and took great pride in her work.

In addition to her parents and her two husbands, Mrs. Bauer was preceded in death by a 
number of siblings and half siblings. Her siblings were John Seitter and Elsie (Polly) Seitter 
Danenberg. Her half siblings were Owen, Julius, and Wesley Taylor; Alice (Lettie) Voss Stalvey; 
Eunice Andrews; and Fred and Delmar Seitter.

Her survivors include: her nieces, Martha Danenberg Kirchhoff, Amy Danenberg Denton, and 
Jemma Seitter Jack; her nephew, Johnnie Seitter; her half nieces, Kathy Seitter Swango and 
Linda Voss Hall; and her half nephews, Delmar Seitter Jr. and Sidney Andrews.

Mrs. Bauer never had children, but she was always a mother to any child in her presence, 
especially her nieces and nephews, whether half or whole. She and Martha had an especially 
close relationship. Martha thought of her as her second mother and gave herself without 
reservation to make "Aunt Gladys" happy. 

Funeral services will be private.

Kirikos Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the family.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 

 

Beatty, Cleo 


64, of 381 Gum Swamp Road, Bolton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at New Townsend Temple First Born Church.
Burial will be at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 


Belk, Christopher Austin* 


CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN BELK

PFC Christopher Austin Belk, 18, of Wilmington, NC passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

Christopher was best known as a loving person who never knew a stranger. He was enlisted in 
the NC Army National Guard 30th BCT and was going to be deployed to Afghanistan in early 
2009.

He is survived by his mother Kimberly Smith-Hiatt of Huntersville; his father Clifton Belk and wife 
Kathi of Midland; his five sisters Kristen, Morgan, Bailey, Sydney, Kayla; his two brothers PVT 
Zachary Cook, Dylan; his loving girlfriend of four years Lara Ashlyn Holland of Charlotte; his 
maternal grandparents Elizabeth Ann Hendricks of Charlotte and William Larry Smith of Salisbury; 
paternal grandparents Millie Austin Belk of Mint Hill; six aunts; five uncles; three nephews; and 
seven cousins. He will be missed by a loving family friend Reg Milbank.

Christopher was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather SGT Donald Eugene Belk and an 
uncle Christopher Eugene Belk. 

A visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 1008 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at McEwen 
Funeral Service Derita Chapel 6300 Mallard Creek Road. A celebration of his life will be Sunday, 
September 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM in Cornerstone Baptist Church 8947 Albemarle Road Charlotte, 
NC 28227 with interment with military honors to follow at Shiloh True Light Church Cemetery.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 




Bennett, Willis Anthony 


50, of 3451 Hallsboro Road North, Whiteville, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Union Baptist Church, 
Lake Waccamaw. Burial will be at Hallsboro Memorial Park. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 


Benton, Annie Bell 


83, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Marion Nursing Center, Marion, S.C. The funeral will 
be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, 
Loris, S.C. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Beresoff, Gilbert "Gill"* 


WHITEVILLE -- Gilbert Maurice "Gill" Beresoff, 90, of Whiteville, N.C., died Monday, September 
22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. 

He was the son of the late Albert Beresoff and Anna Beresoff.

Mr. Beresoff was a member of the Whiteville United Methodist Church and a member of the 
Methodist Men's Sunday school. Mr. Beresoff was the Executive Director of Whiteville 
Downtown Development Commission for twelve years. He was a member of the Older Men's 
Gin Club and a long time Secretary of the Whiteville Civitan's Club and a member of the 
Whiteville Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors of Whiteville Country Club and a member 
of the American Legion. He also worked in Textiles for many years.

Mr. Beresoff served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He enjoyed 
golf, music, card games and was a avid reader and loved people.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian Beresoff of Whiteville, N.C.; three sons, David Beresoff and 
wife, Lisa, Lee Beresoff and wife, Emily of New York, Edward J. Jones, Jr. and wife, Diana E. 
Jones of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.; two daughters, Judy DeFrancis from Brunswick County, 
Pam Jones McGee and husband, Mike McGee of Wilson, N.C.; five grandsons, Tim Beresoff, 
Davey Beresoff, Dr. Edward J. Jones, III and wife, Dr. Meredith Floyd Jones of Charleston, S.C., 
Christopher McGee of Wilson, N.C., Michael McGee of Wilson, N.C.; one granddaughter, Denise 
Prince and husband, Stephen; four great grandchildren, Melissa Eve Beresoff and Nicholas 
Beresoff, Michael Alexander, Taylor Alexander, Lucas Lee.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at the Whiteville United 
Methodist Church with Rev. Hope Vickers officiating and burial following in the Clarkton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at McKenzie 
Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Whiteville United Methodist Church (902 Pinckney Street, 
Whiteville, N.C. 28472).

McKenzie McKenzie Mortuary Service
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Bernard, Queenie Hewett 


98, of 1000 Cedar Grove Road, SW, Supply, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Riley Hewett 
Cemetery, Supply. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/11/2008 


Bessmer, Stephanie* 


STEPHANIE BESSMER

Stephanie Bessmer, 48, of Belville, NC, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on 
Monday September 9th, 2008. 

Stephanie was born October 17th, 1959 in Chapel Hill, NC. She grew up in Chapel Hill and attended 
the Chapel Hill City Schools. She earned a business degree and spent many years in the insurance 
and banking industries. She was recently promoted to VP and Branch Manager of Southport Security 
Savings in Southport, NC. 

Stephanie is survived by her husband, Bill; her two sons, Michael McDonald of Greensboro, and 
Matthew McDonald and his fiancée, Lauren Harris, of Raleigh; her parents, Ronnie and Kristi Mann; 
her brother, Ronnie Mann Jr., and his wife, Lauren, and their two children, Wade and Caroline, of 
Chapel Hill; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Stephanie also leaves behind many friends and co-workers who will miss her tremendously. 

A memorial service officiated by Harold Manning will be held at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 
at 3736 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington on Sunday, September 14th at 2pm. Friends and 
family will gather at the Bessmer residence immediately following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Communities in Schools 
program in Brunswick County, NC (www.cisnet.org).

Condolences may be made to the family at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099 

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008 


Bethune, Tyler Bernard 


of 731 Tobes Road, N.E., Bolivia, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare 
System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Randolph Cemetery, Bolivia. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Black, James Thomas* 


JAMES THOMAS BLACK

November 16, 1933 - September 11, 2008

WILMINGTON - James Thomas Black died on Thursday, September 11th at his home in Wilmington. 
Jim was born in Charlotte, N. C. on November 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Norman McKinley 
Black and Mary Bost Black of Charlotte. 

Jim is survived by his wife of 43 years, Norma Hurt Black and three sons, James (Jamie) Thomas 
Black, Jr. and wife, Heather McLean Black and children, Eleanor, Tamsie and Rae of Wilmington; 
Esley Allen Black and wife Melissa Scott Black and children, Scottie and Allen, of Raleigh and 
Mark Payson Black and wife Courtney Mauldin Black and children, Payson and Henry of Raleigh. 
He is also survived by brothers, Norman M. Black, Jr. and wife Jane; John W. Black and wife, Lynn; 
and sister, Frances Blanton Delaney.

A memorial service and burial will be at Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh on Saturday September 
13th at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall after the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church, 120 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, 27601 
or St. Andrews On-the-Sound Episcopal Church, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington 28403. 

Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008 



Black, Rosa Bell 


of 7 S. Seventh St., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 
at Warner Temple AME Zion Church, Nixon Street. Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery. Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Blackburn, Lessie M. 


91, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Bladen County Hospital. The funeral will be at 
3 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church, Clarkton. Burial will be at Brown 
Marsh Cemetery. Kinlawn Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Blackman, Hunter Blake 


4 months old, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at McLeod Hospital, Florence. A graveside service will be 
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fowler-Hilbourn Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 



Blue Jr., Averner 


44, of 6 Tumlin Court, Durham, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Brunswick-Waccamaw Baptist Association Building, 
Whiteville. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Clarkton. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Bolling, Thomas Henry 


62, of Rocky Point, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 



Bonham Sr., David Earl 


68, of Rose Hill and Wallace, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Brian Center. A graveside service will 
be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clay Hill Cemetery, Rose Hill. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Bonomo, Ruth Williams* 


RUTH WILLIAMS BONOMO

Ruth Williams Bonomo, 80, died Sunday September 21, 2008. She was the devoted wife of nearly
 60 years to Noble Norman Bonomo. Born July 12, 1928, in White Pond, NC, to the late Isaac 
Franklin Williams and the late Bessie Page Williams.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Norman and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonomo of Quakertown, 
PA, Criss Bonomo of Sneads Ferry, NC and John Russell Bonomo of Wilmington, NC; 7 grandchildren, 
Ruth Brunick, Ron Bonomo, Heather Cote, Heath Parker, Caleb Bonomo, Joshua Bonomo, and Zackery 
Bonomo; and 11 great-grandchildren. Ruth was the sister of Honorable Berry A. Williams, Gladys 
Klienhans, Isaac Franklin Williams, Jr. and sister to the late Annie Ellis, Alice Luczaj, Sadie Minium, 
Lester W. Williams, and Jack Williams.

Ruth was a long time volunteer at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, RSVP, and the local Red 
Cross. Ruth was a long time member of the Order of Eastern Star, and Bethany Presbyterian Church. 

In lieu of flowers the family request that you make donations to the Bethany Presbyterian Answer to 
Hunger Food Pantry, 2237 Castle Hayne Rd., Wilmington, NC 28401, founded by her husband in the 
early 1990's and run by the two of them for many years.

Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be from 11 to 12 noon Saturday at Bethany Presbyterian 
Church with a funeral service to begin at 12 noon officiated by Rev. Bob Swart. A luncheon will follow at
 the church fellowship hall.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/23/2008 - 9/24/2008 



Bookhardt, Cinderella Scott "Cindy"* 


CINDERELLA SCOTT "CINDY" BOOKHARDT

JACKSONVILLE, NC - Cinderella Scott "Cindy" Bookhardt, 87, died Thursday, September 04, 2008 
at Cape Fear Hospital in Wilmington and now resides in heaven. Her special name brought a smile 
on everyone's face. Cindy had a love for flowers which could be seen by the beautiful yard she had at 
her home. She also loved to work in her vegetable garden.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, 11:00 AM at Good News Ministries Church, 102 Doris Ave. 
East, with the Rev. Philip Bland and Rev. Janice Marshburn officiating. Burial will follow at Onslow 
Memorial Park.

Her husband, Waldo Franklin Bookhardt Jr precedes her in death.

Survivors include her daughter, Alice Faye Vick of Jacksonville; her twin daughters, Patricia Bookhardt 
Schenck and her husband Gary and Phyllis Bookhardt Long and her husband George, all of Wilmington;
 four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Jones Funeral Home, 
Jacksonville.

Special thanks to Diane Yopp, her caregiver for 2 years. Also thanks to the caring staff at Woodbury 
Wellness Center where she spent her last 2 months.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Good News Ministries Building Fund.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Bowen, Edward Carroll "Shag"* 


MR. EDWARD "SHAG" CARROLL BOWEN

HARRELLS -- Mr. Edward "Shag" Carroll Bowen, 85, of 9180 Ivanhoe Road, died at his home, 
Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Siloam Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim 
Register and Rev. Chris O'Briant officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterson Family Cemetery.

Born June 15, 1923, in Harrells, NC, Mr. Bowen was the son of the late Allie Deen and Sadie 
Peterson Bowen. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1940, he worked at the Wilmington 
Shipyard and then served in the US Merchant Marine during World War II. Ed was engaged in 
farming and poultry production as co-owner of Bowen and Moore, Inc. until his retirement in 1969. 
He then actively pursued his interest in politics, serving in the NC House of Representatives from 
1981-1984 and 1987-1996. He remained active in the Democratic Party until his death.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lola Mae Bowen; two daughters, Kathryn B. Thutt and 
husband, Tom of Kinston, Dr. Betty B. Herring of Clinton and three sons, Jack Bowen and wife, 
Brenda, Bob Bowen and Bill Bowen and wife, Twila all of Harrells; seven grandchildren, John 
Bowen and wife, Wendy of Clarkton, Edward Thutt and wife, Amber of Winston Salem, Carol 
Pope and husband, Nicholas, Kelly Bowen, Lloyd Herring and Kate Herring, all of Clinton and 
Caroline Thutt of Burlington; two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Addie Bowen.

The family will receive friends at his home at 9180 Ivanhoe Road, Harrells, NC.

Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Betty McPhail, 6511 
Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, NC 28444 or Siloam Baptist Church c/o Mr. Bob Sanderson, 2821 
Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, NC 28444.

Arrangements are being handled by Royal-Hall Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent through 
www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Boyd, Ronald Harrison (Ronnie)* 


RONALD HARRISON (RONNIE) BOYD

Ronald Harrison (Ronnie) Boyd, 80, of Masonboro passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008.

He and his wife, Phyllis Elwell Boyd, were married December 15, 1950.

The couple has three children, Ronnie Max (deceased), Wayne Harrison (Marianne) of 
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Pamela Boyd Christian (Albert) of Dayton, Ohio. He is also 
survived by grandchildren Chris Boyd Johnson (Richard) of Wilmington, Scott Christian and 
Erin Christian Hamp of Ohio, and Giancarlo (Jelennie) and Patrick Pinterpe of Michigan; great-
grandchildren, Laura Johnson and Joshua and Marcello Pinterpe; sister Mary Speck of Ohio; 
and a very special friend, Jean Johnson, of Kure Beach. 

Sgt. Boyd was a proud Marine serving in the US Marine Corp during the Korean Campaign 
as a training instructor of 90 MM guns. 

Visitation and graveside military services will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at 
11:00 am in the Masonboro Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Brenda Flowers officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 

Semper Fidelis 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 2222 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
(910) 791-9099 
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/29/2008 

 

Boykin, Jay Dee 


57, of 834 Kader Merritt Road, Rose Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Sampson Regional 
Medical Center, Clinton. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 

 

Bradshaw, Evelyn Dowless* 


EVELYN DOWLESS BRADSHAW

Evelyn Dowless Bradshaw, 78, of Bladenboro, NC, died Monday, September 15, 2008, at her home. 
Mrs. Bradshaw was born in Bladen County April 11, 1930, to the late Harry Lee Dowless, Sr. and 
Myrtle Hester Dowless. 

Mrs. Bradshaw was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Judy Gray Bradshaw Stanton; 
an infant grandson, Kenneth Wayne Price; five brothers, Downy, Leslie, Ross, Roy Lee and Harry 
Lee Dowless, Jr. all of Bladenboro; and two sisters, Ila Dowless and Estelle Dowless of Bladenboro. 

Mrs. Bradshaw was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a homemaker. She worked in the sewing 
room at Top Mode, Palmer Products, and Elizabethtown Industries. She was a member of 
Abbottsburg Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Barnie Bell Bradshaw of the home; a daughter, Winnie 
Sue Bradshaw Price and husband Myers of Castle Hayne, NC; a son, Jesse Bradshaw and wife 
Tammy of Bladenboro; a son-in-law, Phillip Stanton and wife Terry of SC; five grandchildren, Michael 
Price and wife Dawn of Wilmington, NC, Jonathan Bradshaw of Boone, NC, Andrea Price of Demorest, 
GA, Jill LaRue of Jacksonville, NC, Erica Bradshaw of Wilmington, NC; and five great-grandchildren, 
Trevor Price, Caleb Price, Nathan Price all of Wilmington, NC, Noah LaRue and Constance LaRue of 
Jacksonville, NC; three sisters, Stella Burns of Elizabethtown, Retha Bryan and Myrtle Croom, both 
of Bladenboro. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Bladen-
Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Funeral services will be held at Abbottsburg Baptist 
Church officiated by Rev. Dewey Jackson and Rev. George Langley on Thursday, September 18, 
2008, at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Bullard Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.bladenfuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 

 

Bright Sr., James Samuel 


58, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Bladen County Hospital. Memorial service will 
be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kinlaw Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 


Britton, Ronald S. 


40, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 




Brothers, Samuel Lee "Bud"* 


MR. SAMUEL LEE "BUD" BROTHERS

Mr. Samuel Lee "Bud" Brothers, age 62, of Burgaw, died Sunday September 14, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. 

He was born November 2, 1945, in New Hanover County son of the late Horace and Frances White 
Brothers. He was also predeceased by a sister Frances Susan Brothers.

Surviving are Aunts and Uncles, Eva White Jones of Burgaw, Albert White and wife Hazel of Rocky 
Point, Marie Brothers Harrell of Burgaw, Leonard Brothers and wife Margie of VA., Dennis "Rock" 
Brothers of VA., Annette Brothers of Burgaw, Dorothy Brothers of VA.; and many other nieces, 
nephews, and cousins, and his dog Princess.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Harrell's Funeral 
Home chapel. Reverend J C Young-Thompson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Burgaw Cemetery

The family will receive friends 10:00 am Wednesday morning prior to the service at Harrell's Funeral 
Home, and after the service at the home of Dorothy Brothers at 1845 US Hwy. 117 N Burgaw. 

Memorial contributions can be made to The Zimmer Center 2259 S. 17th St.

Wilmington, NC 28401or the charity of ones choice.

A service of Harrell's Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/16/2008 




Brown, Alice Sheila* 


ALICE SHEILA BROWN

Alice Sheila Brown, 55, of Pierson, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 
Hospice of Volusia/Flagler after a long illness.

Alice was born on Tuesday, November 18, 1952, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to late Garland L. 
and Aline Brown. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, was a history buff and a member of Trinity United 
Methodist Church in Seville, Florida. Ms. Brown is survived by her loving son, Jason Godwin of 
Pierson, Florida; brother Wayne Brown of Wilmington, North Carolina; grandson, Connor Godwin. 
Many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Farewell wishes and memories may be 
shared with the family by signing Alice's guest book at www.wattsfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Alice's name may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 1625 
Veterans Memorial Parkway, Orange City, Florida 32763.

A Celebration of Alice's Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 305 Anne Street.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Homes, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Brown, Mae C. 


94, of 2634 Midway Road, Bolivia, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Ocean Trail Convalescent Center. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Plain Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Chatman Cemetery, Nakina. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 



Brown, Sallie 


72, of 5387 Fairley Road, Maxton, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Scotland Memorial Hospital, 
Laurinburg. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Rowland. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Brown, Willie F. 


of 7050 Masonboro Sound Road, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Masonboro 
Sound. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 




Buffkin, Roger Dale 


58, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beaverdam 
Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Hinson Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Buffkin, Walker “L.C." 


73, of Tabor City, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Southeastern 
Church of God. Burial will be at Gapway Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 

 


Burgess, William Rush "Bill"* 


WILLIAM "BILL" RUSH BURGESS

William "Bill" Rush Burgess, 71, of Atkinson died Friday, September 12, 2008 at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 30, 1937 in Logan, WV, the son of the late Willard Jess and Opal Irene Gore 
Burgess. He was predeceased by a sister, Lula Belle Landrum.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Darles Taylor Burgess; daughter, Pamela B. McKoy; sisters, 
Mary Hand and Linda Richardson (David); brother, Clyde Burgess (Mary); several nieces and 
nephews and beloved grand-dog, Rudy.

A gathering of family and close friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626, 
Burgaw, NC 28425.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 





Burney, William “Bill” 


of 218 Sunnybrook Way, Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Mariner Health of Wilmington. The
 funeral will be at noon Saturday at Holy Covenant United Holy Church. Burial will be at the church 
cemetery. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/20/2008 



Byrd, Ruth Parks 


76, of Duplin, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 


Campanello Jr., Daniel E. 


57, of Southport died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements 
by Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 

 

Cardiff, William 


85, of Pineridge Court, Carolina Shores, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. Arrangements by Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 


Carpenter, Geneva Loftin 


80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Huntington Health Care 
Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 

 

Carringer, Vesta Newton* 


VESTA NEWTON CARRINGER

Vesta Newton Carringer, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2008. Vesta was 
born in Midway, Iowa, on March 18, 1914, to Ida Belle MacDonald and Ira Hardin Newton. She 
was the youngest of four children and was pre-deceased by her two brothers and her sister. She 
was also pre-deceased by her husband, Julius Milo Carringer.

Vesta was raised by her widowed mother in Highmore, SD. She graduated as valedictorian from 
Highmore High School. At the age of 18 she moved to Washington, DC to start work with the 
Department of Agriculture. She met her husband, Julius, in Washington and they were married in 
1939. In 1974, Vesta retired from the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in White Oak, MD.

Vesta moved to Wilmington in 1985. Her Wilmington homes included Jumpin Run, Brightmore, The 
Kempton, and Autumn Care. Her many friends over the years loved her easy smile, quick wit, and 
tenacity. Vesta was an avid reader and loved to play cards, Bingo, and Mahjong. She is remembered 
lovingly by her family as "the smartest and strongest woman they ever knew."

The family wishes to thank the staff of Kempton and Autumn Care for their loving care and support. 
Also, special thanks to Dr. S. Terry Withers and Dr. Linda Calhoun for their care and compassion.

Vesta is survived by two daughters; Diana Wallace (William) of Wrightsville Beach, NC, and Jayme 
Taylor (Mike) of Pekin, IL. She is survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; Christine 
Unsicker Delbridge of Heber City, UT; Suzanne Unsicker McCormick (William) of Portland, ME; David 
Unsicker (Missy) of Wilmington, NC; Shawn Taylor (Kim) of Pekin, IL; and Stacey Taylor of Jackson, 
WY. Her great-grandchildren are Connor and Sophia Taylor, Carly Delbridge, and Jack and Fiona 
McCormick.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 6 to 7 pm at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. On Thursday and Friday the family will be at the Wallace family home in 
Wrightsville Beach. A private memorial service will be held later.

Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Fear, 1208 S. 3rd St., Wilmington, NC
 28401.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/22/2008 - 9/23/2008 

 


Carson, Susan Sellers* 


SOUTHPORT -- Susan Sellers Carson, 88, died on September 1, 2008, at her home in Southport 
after a lengthy illness. 

Born May 25, 1920, at Supply, NC, she was the daughter of Lelia Jane and Craven LeDrew Sellers.

When she was two, her family moved to Southport. Except for her first two years, and a brief period 
after marriage, Mrs. Carson lived all her life in Southport, taking a leadership role in numerous 
community and church activities. Her marriage to the late Robert Carson of Indianapolis ended in 
divorce.

Mrs. Carson served for many years on the Board of Trustees for the public library where she was 
instrumental in establishing the town's first state-certified library and continued on the Board during 
the evolution of the city library into a county-wide system. During this period she also served multiple 
terms as president of the Southport PTA, was a member of the Fourth of July Committee for several 
years, and was appointed to the Bicentennial Commission for Brunswick County. Active in the 
Brunswick County Historical Society and the N.C. Genealogical Society, she was also a founding 
member of Southport Historical Society where she held the office of president and then later served 
as archivist. During her presidency she obtained the old jail as a headquarters for the Society and 
spearheaded the architectural inventory that identified Southport's noteworthy historic buildings, 
placing the town on the National Registry of Historic Places. 

A long-time member of Southport Baptist Church, she served in many capacities with youth and 
women's programs and was one of the first two women to be chosen as a deacon. She wrote the 
history of the church which was published to mark the 100th anniversary of the church's founding. 
She also held leadership roles in several Baptist organizations at the local, county and state levels.

Upon retirement after more than forty years as a legal secretary and office manager, "Miss Susie" 
was able to devote full time to her lifelong passion for Southport and Brunswick County history. 
Her research culminated in the publication of the books Joshua's Dream, which tells the story of 
Southport from earliest times onward, and Joshua's Legacy, a companion volume of local 
biographies. Her other books include Lelia Jane, a biography of her mother, and several church 
histories. For almost a decade, she wrote a weekly history column for the Wilmington Star- News, 
Brunswick County edition. She also taught a very popular course in local history at Brunswick 
County Community College. For her dedication to its educational programs, BCC conferred upon 
her the honorary degree of Associate in Arts in Education and Letters. She received several 
prestigious awards for excellence in historical research and writing, most notably the Clarendon 
Cup presented by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society and an award of merit from the American 
Association for State and Local History. Recently the N.C. State Legislature designated her as the 
official historian of Southport.

Mrs. Carson is survived by her daughter Kathryn and son-in-law Arnold Kalmanson of Marion 
Station, MD; sister Thelma and brother-in-law William Dunn of Boiling Spring Lakes; sister-in-law 
Ruby Sellers of Charlotte; two nephews, William R. Sellers, Jr. of Live Oak, FL and Stephen Dunn 
of Boiling Spring Lakes; two nieces, Susan Sellers Fisher of Jacksonville, FL, and Linda Sellers 
Dougherty of Charlotte; an aunt, Mary Lou Sellers White of Shallotte, and an uncle, Elisha Sellers, 
Jr. of Simpsonville, SC. Her brother William R. Sellers, Sr. preceded her in death. She is also 
mourned by her beloved feline companions, Janie and Dudley. 

The family gratefully recognizes the extraordinary devotion of Andrea Clemmons, friend and 
caregiver, who lovingly coordinated and supervised Mrs. Carson's nursing care, making it 
possible for her to remain at home during her final illness. Another dear friend and long term 
caregiver, Joseph Johnson, filled her last days with comforting strength and bouquets of roses. 
Other close friends who gave her their love and support include Barbara Clewis, Dianne Vereen, 
Marilyn Lessen, Ann Price, Pat Kirkman, Larry Maisel, Ruth Johnson Jenkins, Nancy Sanders, 
Neil Lewis, and Cecil Franck. 

A special word of appreciation is extended to the home health workers for their outstanding 
care and devotion: Pat Collings, RN, Christine Haney, RN, and Heike Call, CNA of Liberty 
Hospice; Jennifer Collins, CNA; Patricia Davis, Nancy Frink, Anita Garrett, Herlene Garrett, 
Harriet Lemaster and Lilly Mae Thompson. The family also thanks Becky Felton and members 
of Southport Historical Society and other friends for providing many hours of in-home care in 
the early days of Mrs. Carson's illness until arrangements for her ongoing care could be 
completed.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday September 4, 2008, at Southport Baptist Church 
with Reverend Bill Fryar and Reverend Mark Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Northwood 
Cemetery. 

The pallbearers will be Cecil Franck, Afton Smith, Bert Felton, Eric Huffham, Jerry Dove, and 
Joseph Johnson. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Peacock-Newnam & White 
Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to S.O.A.R. (Southport 
Oak Island Animal Rescue), 3376 St. Charles Place SE, Southport, an organization that was 
dear to her heart; Southport Historical Society, P.O. Box 10014, designated for the Susie 
Carson Scholarship Fund, or to the Woman's Missionary Union. 

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 457-6944 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Cartrette, Pearline 


71, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Dosher Hospital, Southport. A graveside service will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at McPherson Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 



Cerniglia, Doris Rose 


81, of Balmore Drive Southwest, Sunset Beach, formerly of Hyde Park, N.Y., died Sunday, 
Sept. 7, 2008, at home. There will be no local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Clayton Sr., Rodney Lewis* 


RODNEY LEWIS CLAYTON, SR.

Rodney Lewis Clayton, Sr., age 79, of Leland passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 
at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.

He was born in Concord, NC on July 16, 1929 to the late Luther and Helen Clayton. He was 
preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Lela Mae Skipper Clayton, his sister, Taska 
Justice and his brother, Watha Clayton.

Mr. Clayton was a member of Elah Baptist Church for many years. He was retired from the 
NC Department of Transportation. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great 
grandfather and will be missed by his family.

He is survived by four children, Rodney Clayton, Jr. (Bobbie) of Boiling Spring Lakes, Susie 
Mercer (Bobby), John Clayton (Debbie) and Billy Clayton (Jeanne), all of Leland; five 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Clayton.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 7 to 9 pm Saturday at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Elah Baptist Church. 
Interment will be at King Memorial Cemetery in Leland.

A special thank you to the staff at Autumn Care for taking care of our father. To those of you 
who went the extra mile doing special things we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and 
may God bless you!

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 





Cobia, Martha Carney 


of Willard Road, Willard, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2008. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. 
Sunday at Newkirk Chapel Baptist Church, Willard. Entombment will follow. Matthews Funeral 
Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Cole, Robert Earl 


of 620 N. 30th St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Greensboro. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. 
Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Adkins-Drain 
Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/27/2008 






Coleman, Vicky Lynn 


41, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday 
at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Loris, S.C. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman 
Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Collins, Sophia 


of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be in Chillicothe, Ohio. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 

 

Comes, Roger F. 


77, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Sayville, N.Y., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. No services pending. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/14/2008 

 

Conley, Cleetus Vivian* 


CLEETUS VIVIAN CONLEY

Cleetus Vivian Conley, 79, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Springfield, Ohio.

She was born on December 17, 1928, in Powellton, WV, the daughter of the late Henry Clay and 
Melinda Ann Perry Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Conley, a 
sister, Ethel Bridges, and a brother, Carl Jenkins.

Surviving are nine children, John Conley, Jr. and wife Shirley of Germantown, MD, Karen Conley 
Gore and husband Craig of Delco, NC, Catherine Conley Duff and husband Frank of St. Albans, 
WV, Marsha Conley Gooden and husband Todd of Rieglewood, NC, Sherri Conley Gottschalk and 
husband Charlie of Sneads Ferry, NC, Teresa Conley Simmons of Delco, NC, Tammy Conley of 
Swansboro, NC, Kimberly Conley Gifford and husband Phillip of Indianapolis, IN, and Tony Wayne 
Conley of Morgantown, WV; nineteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and one sister, 
Clara Dolin of Springfield, OH.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 pm Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel by Rev. 
Titus Carraway. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

A Market Street Chapel Service
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 


Cooper, Kimberly Sturgis* 


KIMBERLY STURGIS COOPER

Kimberly Sturgis Cooper, born February 29, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, joined her Lord on 
September 8, 2008.

Hers was a life defined by an outpouring of love, unselfishness, and care for others. Although 
she will be remembered for her career accomplishments as a Speech Pathologist and Therapist 
for the National Institute of Learning Disabilities, she was also actively involved in her church, and
 loved the outdoors. Joy and consideration encompassed all that Kim did as she cared for her family 
and friends. She went through many trials, but faced them all with grace and strength, abiding in the
 knowledge that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him."

Surviving is her loving husband, Jim, and sons Hunter, Andrew, Will, and James. Also surviving 
are her sister Kristen Coffee and family, brother Gregory Sturgis and his family, and mother 
Margaret Sturgis.

A Memorial and Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 
2008, at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 791-6179.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Myrtle Grove Christian School, 806 Piner Road, 
Wilmington, NC 28409.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Coward, Clarence 'Dink' Wesley 


91, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Cox, Connor Floyd* 


CONNOR FLOYD COX

Connor Floyd Cox, 79, of 1769 Harborage Drive, SW, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, September 
5, 2008 at Autumn Care of Shallotte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carson William 
and Carrie Dutton Cox, and his first wife, Sylvia Jones Cox. He taught at Nakina High School and 
was principal of Guideway Elementary School in Columbus County. He served on the Ocean Isle 
Beach Board of Commissioners, the Advisory Board of Branch Banking and Trust, and as president 
of the Brunswick Islands Board of Realtors. He was a Mason, a Shriner, and a veteran of the US Army. 

Surviving are his wife, Willa Rae Boyd Cox; sons, Steve Cox and wife, Bonnie, of Holden Beach, 
and Tripp Sloane and wife, Sharon, of Ocean Isle Beach; daughters, Kerry Craig and husband, 
John, of Holden Beach, Debbie Smith and husband, Charles, of Ocean Isle Beach and Pamela 
Yoho and husband, Robert, of Ocean Isle Beach; a sister, Sandra Mills of Tabor City; fifteen 
grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services will conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 8, at Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte, by Elders Brannon Hooven, Newell Helms, and Larry Austin. Burial will in Old Zion 
Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Tabor City. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 7 at Brunswick Funeral 
Service, Shallotte and at the Old Zion Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall following the graveside 
service.

Casket Bearers will be George Sloane, Eric Sloane, Tripp, Sloane, John Craig, Michael Cox, 
Ronald Cox, Steven Cox, and Charles Fox, III. 

Memorials may be made to the Sylvia J. Cox M emorial Fund % Old Zion Wesleyan Methodist 
Church, 10144 Swamp Fox Highway East, Tabor City, NC 28463.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 


Cox, Connor Floyd 


79, of Harborage Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will be at Old Zion Wesleyan 
Church Cemetery, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Crean, Jeffrey Robert 


55, of Birch Pond Drive, Shallotte, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. There will be no 
local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Cromartie Jr., Billy W.* 


BILLY W. CROMARTIE, JR

Billy W. Cromartie, Jr, 50, of Wilmington passed away Sunday September 14, 2008.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years Frankie R. Cromartie of the home; children Damien, Kalob, 
Annie and Ethan Cromartie; mother Mary Wharfield, all of Wilmington; sisters Sherry Ann Wagstaff, 
Debbie Cromartie, Kim Batton and Sheila Baysden; brother Steve Wharfield. 

It was Billy's wish to be cremated and services will be private. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 791-9099
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15/2008 



Crutchfield, Michelle F.* 


MICHELLE F. CRUTCHFIELD

Michelle F. Crutchfield, 45, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008.

Michelle is survived by her father, Michael Crutchfield; her mother and stepfather, Wanda and Larry 
Ripa; two brothers, Michael and Paul Crutchfield; one step brother, Dean Ripa and one step sister, 
Terry Ripa. 

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 2:00 pm in the Oleander Chapel of 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 2:00 prior to the service. 

Tributes and Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.mem.com 
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Dabbs, Louise Studdard 


90, of Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 
p.m. Saturday at Holden Beach Chapel. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/20/2008 





Dabney, Loretta Horne* 


LORETTA HORNE DABNEY

Loretta Horne Dabney, 75, of Wilmington, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. 

She was born in Wilmington, NC, to the late Albert E. Horne and Elizabeth Leary Horne, who survives. 
Loretta graduated from New Hanover High School. She retired from NASA at Langley Field Air Force 
Base, Virginia. 

Loretta is survived by two sons, Michael Dabney and wife Bonita of Lawrenceville, GA and Rusty 
Dabney and wife Frances of Wilmington; her mother, Elizabeth Horne; two sisters, Marilyn Skipper 
and husband Charlie and Tressie Massengill and husband Robert, all of Wilmington; three grandchildren, 
Nichole and Michael Dabney Jr. of Biloxi, MS, Hollianne Wolfe of Wilmington and Tommy Wolfe of 
Clayton; and four great- grandchildren. 

Graveside Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at 2:00 pm in Barney C. 
Leary Cemetery in Hampstead with Rev. Timothy Cowan officiating. The family will receive friends 
at the home of her son Rusty, 8706 Ramsbury Way, Wilmington, on Saturday from 6-8 pm. 

She was a loving Mother and Grandmother who gave generously of herself to others. She will be 
missed. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/19/2008 

 

Dabney, Loretta Horne 


75, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. Agraveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at 
Barney C. Leary Cemetery,Hampstead. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/21/2008 



Dabney, Thomas* 


MR. THOMAS DABNEY

HEGLER, SR.

Augusta, GA -- Mr. Thomas Dabney Hegler, Sr., 87, beloved husband of 62 years of the late Mrs. 
Lucille Bowers Hegler, entered into rest on Monday, September 8, 2008, at University Hospital. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2008, at Martinez Baptist Church 
with the Rev. Phillip Winsett officiating. Mr. Hegler will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the 
service. Interment to follow at Westover Memorial Park.

A native of Lancaster County, SC, Mr. Hegler made his home in Augusta since 1953. He retired from 
E.I. duPont at SRS in 1978 after 25 years service. He was a member of the Martinez Baptist Church 
and a former deacon. He was also a member of the Belvedere Masonic Lodge #388 and D.H. Byce 
Sunday School class. Mr. Hegler worked on the construction of the Clarks Hill Dam Project and also 
with North Carolina Shipbuilding and Drydock, Co. during World War II in Wilmington, NC.

Survivors include his daughter, Diane E. Hegler of North Augusta; five sons, Timothy M. Hegler of 
Belvedere, SC, Thomas D. Hegler, Jr. of Kline, SC, Arnold S. Hegler of Southport, NC, Patrick H.
 Hegler of Bamberg, SC, and Robert W. Hegler of Augusta, GA; 11 grandchildren, 20 great- 
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Maude Hegler as well as his nine brothers.

Pallbearers will be Shan Hegler, Rusty Hegler, Dustin Hegler, Jay Guerrieri, Joseph Guerrieri, and 
Jason Yonally. 

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the D.H. Byce Sunday School Class.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, September 11, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Platt's 
Funeral Home Belair Road.

If so desired, donations may be made to Martinez Baptist Church Building Fund.

Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 

 

Daniels Sr., Elgerivan 


of 418 Hoover Road, Riegelwood, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. 
Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 

 



Davis, Bobbie Dean* 


BOBBIE DEAN DAVIS

BOLIVIA -- Mr. Bobbie Dean Davis, age 58, of 2104 George II Highway, Bolivia died Sunday, 
September 28, 2008, at his residence.

Mr. Davis was born in Brunswick County on November 9, 1949, and was the son of the late Zeb and 
Matha Sarvis Davis. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy Dale Davis, Lonnie 
Davis and Wendell Davis. He was a commercial fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Rouse Davis of the home; three sons, Travis Davis and Trevor 
Davis of the home, Anthony Giacoman of West Virginia; three sisters, Margie Gurganus of Raleigh, 
Patsy Colgan of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Wanda Simmons of Evergreen.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 1, 2008, at 11 am at the chapel of Peacock-
Newnam & White Funeral Service with Reverend Ron Capps officiating.

Burial will follow in the Northwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at the funeral home.

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

The family would like express their appreciation to the dedicated staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
for their excellent care and support during this difficult time.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Davis, Goldia Hansley* 


GOLDIA HANSLEY DAVIS

Goldia Hansley Davis, 100, of Wilmington passed away on September 12, 2008 at Autumn Care 
Nursing Home. She was born in Folkston, NC daughter of the late Emma and George Hansley.

Goldia is survived by her son Robert J. Davis and wife, Janet; three grandsons, Robert (Linda), 
Shannon (Janet) and Bret; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers 
Wilbur (Mae) of Scotts Hill, Willard (Mildred) of Supply and Holbert (Mary) of Newport News, VA; 
brother-in-law, Wally Miller and special nephew, Bill Miller. In addition to her parents, Goldia was 
predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Davis, Sr.; brothers, Page, Colon, Corbett and Jerry Hansley; 
sisters, Martha, Ola and Helen.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Monday prior to the service which will begin at 11:00 
AM in the chapel of Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, officiated by Pastor 
Rudy Shepherd. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM in Barlow Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, 22340 
US Hwy 17 in Hampstead.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the charity of one's choice.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/14/2008 


Davis, Wilbur Freddy 


64, of Bladenboro, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday 
at Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Singletary Cemetery, Sandhills. Bladen 
Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Day III, Frederick N. 


86, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church. 
A private family burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 


Day, Phyllis Ann 


80, of 822 Fox St., Shallotte, formerly of Flemington, NJ, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. A memorial 
service will be held later in Shallotte. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Ashe, John J., 78, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. The service will be held at a later date in New 
Jersey. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Boyd, Ronnie, 80, of Masonboro, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 
11 a.m. Tuesday at Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Harrington, Lynne E., 58, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday 
at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Seward, William "Bill" A., 94, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive. Burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Tidwell, Minnie, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Coble Ward-Smith Service, Oleander 
Chapel.

BLADEN COUNTY 

Blackburn, Lessie M., 91, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Bladen County Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church, Clarkton. Burial will be 
at Brown Marsh Cemetery. Kinlawn Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

Davis, Wilbur Freddy, 64, of Bladenboro, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 
p.m. Wednesday at Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Singletary Cemetery, Sandhills. 
Bladen Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

Porter Sr., Arthur Hargett, 87, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of Kelly, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Highlands 
Regional Medical Center, Sebring. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Garden of 
Memories Cemetery, Kelly. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 

Singletary Jr., Fernie, 31, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Bladen County Hospital. 
Arrangements by Union Funeral Home, Whiteville.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Bethune, Tyler Bernard, of 731 Tobes Road, N.E., Bolivia, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home-
Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Randolph Cemetery, Bolivia.

Cardiff, William, 85, of Pineridge Court, Carolina Shores, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. Arrangements 
by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Ferguson, Pauline Mable, 86, of Shallotte, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at Shallotte Church of Christ. Burial will be at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, 
Little River, S.C. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

Gore, Lishus Rufus, 51, of 2407 Acres Road, Leland, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Calvery No. 2, Little River, S.C. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.

Hooven, Daniel, of Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Johnson, Etta I., 87, of 4739 Todd Road, Shallotte, formerly of Supply, died Sunday Sept. 28, 2008, 
at Brunswick Community Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Big Macedonia Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at Johnson family cemetery, Shallotte. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.

Keaton, Florie, of 8996 Black Chestnut Road, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, 
Riegelwood. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Messick, Norval Robinson, of Leland, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Liberty Commons Nursing 
Center. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary.

Milligan, Retha Mae, 86, of Ash, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday 
at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Supply. Burial will be at Milligan family cemetery, Ash.

Taylor, John H., of Southport, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. The funeral will be at noon Tuesday at 
First Baptist Church, Oak Island. Burial will be at Cumberland Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Freeman, Lula Virginia, 94, of Bolton, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake 
Waccamaw. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at The New Townsend Temple First Born Church, 
273 Smith Lane, Bolton. Burial will be at Restwell Cemetery No. 1. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

McAlister, Larry Oneil, 56, of Chadbourn, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Ward, Berlene Carroll, 73, of Whiteville, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake 
Waccamaw. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh United Methodist Church 
Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Boykin, Jay Dee, 57, of 834 Kader Merritt Road, Rose Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at 
Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Echerd, Jane "Janie," H., 45, of 105 James T. West Drive, Teachey, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, 
at home. Arrangements by Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.

Williams, Frances "Francine," 87, of Wallace, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral will be 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at Ironmine Cemetery, Wallace. 
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

PENDER COUNTY

Fennell, Milton, 72, of 2105 N.C. 53 East, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Burgaw 
Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Holmes, Wilbert, 68, of 56 Loop Road, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Colvin 
Cemetery, West Pender community. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

McIntyre, Janie, of 8905 Stephen Church Road, Scotts Hill community, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, 
at Davis Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Old Scotts Hill AME Church. 
Burial will be at Pollock Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Parker, Ruby Ozzell, 83, of The Brian Center, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Pender Memorial 
Hospital, Burgaw. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery, 
Wallace. Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.

Scott, Daisy Ford, 93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah AME Church, Rocky 
Point. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Shepard, Frances Lee, 80, of 7830 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at High Point 
Regional Hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Alexander Jr., Luke, 67, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Hahneman Hospital, 
Philadelphia. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Lake Waccamaw. Burial 
will be at the church ....   More 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Seward, William "Bill" A., 94, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive. Burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Thompson, Robert L., 69, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

BLADEN COUNTY 

Porter Sr., Arthur Hargett, 87, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of Kelly, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at 
Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kelly. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Ferguson, Pauline Mable, 86, of Shallotte, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 
p.m. Wednesday at Shallotte Church of Christ. Burial will be at North Myrtle Beach Memorial 
Gardens, Little River, S.C. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

Keaton, Florie, of 8996 Black Chestnut Road, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, 
Riegelwood. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

McCrary, Bette, of Oak Island, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. There will be no service. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Pritchard, Brenda Kelly, 63, of Crown Stream Drive S.W., Ocean Isle Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 
2008. A memorial service will be at noon Monday at Ocean Isle Chapel. Burial will be at Brunswick 
Memorial Gardens. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Spencer, Clifton Boyce, of Southport, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. A service will be from 5 to 7 p.m. 
Monday at Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Ezzell, Rudolph, 63, of Whiteville, formerly of Franklin, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Martin, Judy Wells, 70, of the Williamson's Crossroad community near Chadbourn, died Saturday, 
Sept. 27, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Martin family cemetery.

McNerney, Mina Katherine, 94, of Lake Waccamaw, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Premier Living,
 Lake Waccamaw.. Arrangements by Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Sellers, Jimmy, 64, of Whiteville, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be 
at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cypress-Creek Hosea Simmons Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.

Ward, Berlene Carroll, 73, of Whiteville, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake 
Waccamaw. Arrangements by McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Jones, Iris Williams, 76, of Penny Branch Road, Warsaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. A 
graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Pinecrest Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, 
Warsaw.

Williams, Frances "Francine," 87, of Wallace, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral will be at 
2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at Ironmine Cemetery, Wallace. 
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

PENDER COUNTY

Fennell, Milton, 72, of 2105 N.C. 53 East, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Burgaw 
Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Hewett, Pamela P., 64, of Hampstead, formerly of Cary, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary.

Holmes, Wilbert "Bo" L., 68, of 56 Loop Road, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

McIntyre, Janie, of 8905 Stephen Church Road, Scotts Hill community, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, 
at Davis Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Old Scotts Hill AME Church. 
Burial will be at Pollock Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Parker, Ruby Ozzell, 83, of The Brian Center, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Pender Memorial 
Hospital, Burgaw. Arrangements by Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.

Scott, Daisy Ford, 93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah AME Church, Rocky 
Point. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Shepard, Frances Lee, 80, of 7830 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at High Point 
Regional Hospital. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Fennell, Maggie, 87, of 635 Sanders St., Clinton, formerly of Harrells, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at 
Southwood Nursing Center, Clinton. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Hewett Jr., William Dan "Billy Jr.," 32, of Hagerstown, Md., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Spiers, Johnny B., of 313 Richmond Drive, Fayetteville, formerly of Wilmington, died Wednesday, 
Sept. 24, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/29/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Shaw, Shirly, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. 
Services will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Thompson, Robert L., 69, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare 
Center. Services will be private. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel.

BLADEN COUNTY

Kelly, Lucy Elizabeth Hester, 83, of Bladenboro, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 3 p.m. Monday at Lennons Crossroads Baptist Church. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home, 
Elizabethtown.

Porter Sr., Arthur Hargett, 87, of Sebring Fla., formerly of Kelly, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, in Florida.
 A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Garden Memories Cemetery, Kelly. Quinn-
McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

McCrary, Bette, of Oak Island, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Peacock-
Newnam & White, Soutport.

Pritchard, Brenda Kelly, 63, of Crown Stream Drive S.W., Ocean Isle Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 
2008. A memorial service will be at noon Monday at Ocean Isle Chapel. Burial will be at Brunswick 
Memorial Gardens. Brunswick Funeral Service 7 Crematory, Shallotte.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

McAlister, Larry Oneil, 56, of Chadbourn, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.

McCulloch Jr., David Franklin, 74, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 
p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Whiteville. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elmwood Cemetery, 
Oxford. McKenzie Mortuary.

Sellers, Jimmy, 64, of Whiteville, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Arrangements by McKenzie Mortuary.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Jones, Iris W., of Penny Branch Road, Warsaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
by Community Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Williams, Frances "Francine," 87, of Wallace, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral will be at 
2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at Ironmine Cemetery, Wallace.

PENDER COUNTY

Scott, Daisy Ford, 93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church, 
Rocky Point. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Hale, Pauline, 78, of 105 Smith St., Maxton, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Century Care, Laurinburg. 
Arrangements by S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Maxton.

Hewett Jr., William Dan "Billy Jr.," 32, of Hagerstown, M.D., died Tuesdasy, Sept. 23, 2008. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/28/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Bonomo, Ruth Williams, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at 
Bethany Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Cole, Robert Earl, of 620 N. 30th St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Greensboro. The funeral will 
be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Adkins-
Drain Funeral Service.

Lewis, Jack Worth, 78, of Kure Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Andrew Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Magee, Charlotte Meier Norris, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Good Shepard. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street.

McIntyre, Janie, of 8905 Stephen Church Road, Scotts Hill Community, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, 
at Davis Health Care Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Son's Funeral Home.

McNair, Joseph, of 1511 Ann St., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Wade, Alene K., of 7161 Carolina Beach Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle 
Grove. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Andrews, Betty Lou Norris, 66, of Cerro Gordo, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Powell Cemetery, Fair 
Bluff.

McCulloch, David Franklin, 74, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 
p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Whiteville. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elmwood Cemetery, 
Oxford. McKenzie Mortuary.

Rice Sr., Donald Ray, 61, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

PENDER COUNTY

McCoy, Happy Conrad, 75, of Atkinson, formerly of Morgantown, W.Va., died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, 
at home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at Beverly Hills Garden Chapel, Morgantown, W.
Va. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.

Scott, Daisy Ford, 93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Evans, Edward "Buddy" Dean, 53, of Spiers Circle, Bonneau, S.C., died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, 
at Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Brunswick Funeral Service 
and Crematory, Shallotte. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Spires, Johnny B., of 313 Richmond Drive, Fayetteville, formerly of Wilmington, died Wednesday, Sept. 
24, 2008, at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home-
Jordan Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/27/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Bonomo, Ruth Williams, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at 
Bethany Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Cole, Robert Earl, of 620 N. 30th St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Greensboro. The funeral will 
be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. 
Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Johnson, Ruby Dial, 86, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Davis Health Care Center. A graveside 
service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Martin, Delores C., 78, of Echo Farms, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. A memorial service will be 
at 3 p.m. Friday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road.

McNair, Joseph, of 1511 Ann St., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Shepard, Marion Earl, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The 
funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at United Advent Christian Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn 
Memorial Mark. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Wade, Alene K., of 7161 Carolina Beach Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle 
Grove. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Faulk, Stanley Randall, 57, of Colonial Landing Drive, Bolivia, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. The funeral will 
be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beach Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Whispering Pines Cemetery. 
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Johnson, Oscar Clark, 72, of Waterview Lane S.W., Calabash, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at home. 
No local services are planned. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Loughran, Marguerite "Ritchie" Griffin, of Cape Harbour Drive, Southport, formerly of Murrysville, P.A., 
died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Ocean Trail Convalescent Center, Southport. A funeral mass will 
be at noon Sept. 26, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date at St. Josephs 
Cemetery, North Versailles, P.A.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

McCulloch, David Franklin, 74, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Arrangements by 
McKenzie Mortuary.

Rice Sr., Donald Ray, 61, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Williams, Frances "Francine," 87, of Wallace, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Arrangements by 
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

PENDER COUNTY

McCoy, Happy Conrad, 75, of Atkinson, formerly of Morgantown, W.V., died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, 
at home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at Beverly Hills Garden Chapel, Morgantown, 
W.V. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Conley, Cleetus Vivian, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Springfield, Ohio. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Friday at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Dillahunt, James Roy, 60, of Silverdale, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 1 
p.m. Saturday at TROG Headquarters. Burial will be at White Family Cemetery. Saunders Funeral Home, 
Jacksonville.

McCoy-Winslow, Lillie Mae, 65, of 951 N. Goodrich Ave., Thomaston, Ga., formerly of Maxton, N.C., 
died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Upson Regional Medical Center, Thomaston, Ga. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Maxton. Burial will be at 
McLeod Cemetery, Maxton.

Willis, Kathy L., 58, of Tar Heel, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital, 
Fayetteville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Suggs Cemetery, Tar Heel. Kinlaw 
funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Bonomo, Ruth Williams, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at 
Bethany Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Cole, Robert Earl, of 620 N. 30th St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Greensboro. The funeral will be 
at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Adkins-
Drain Funeral Service.

Helton, Samuel Edgar, 70, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at Masonboro Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Johnson, Ruby Dial, 86, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Davis Health Care Center. A graveside service 
will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

McDonald, Jerry Laurence, 71, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, 412 Ann St. Burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Coble Ward-Smith 
Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander.

McNair, Joseph, of 1511 Ann St., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Smith, Willie Mae, of 107 S. 13th St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Sherwood Manor. A 
memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at 107 S. 13th St. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Wade, Alene K., of 7161 Carolina Beach Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Autumn Care of 
Myrtle Grove. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Williams, Jeffrey Lee, 49, of 7220 Carolina Beach Road, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at University of 
North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Seaside 
Chapel, Carolina Beach. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Apalinski, Anelia, 88, of Sunset Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Autumn Care of Shallotte. 
Burial will be at a later date in Linden, N.J. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Hansley, Willard, 93, of Supply, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday 
at Gospel Center Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peacock-Newnam & White, 
Southport.

Johnson, Oscar Clark, 72, of Waterview Lane S.W., Calabash, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at 
home. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Verricchia, Ricky, of Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Village Road Memorial Chapel, Leland.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Beatty, Cleo, 64, of 381 Gum Swamp Road, Bolton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at New Townsend Temple First Born 
Church. Burial will be at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Beresoff, Gilbert Maurice "Gil," 90, of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional
 Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Whiteville United Methodist Church. Burial 
will be at Clarkton Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary Service.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Myers, J. Edward "Ed," 85, of Mount Olive, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral is at 2 p.m. 
Friday at Tyndall Funeral Home. Burial is at Calypso Cemetery, Calypso.

Rouse, Lucy J., 89, of Warsaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Glencare of Warsaw. Arrangements 
by Community Funeral Home of Warsaw.

ELSEWHERE

Hill, Percy Lemount, 36, of 3736 Hemingway Landing, Longs, S.C., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Calvary No. 2 
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Holy Bethel Cemetery, Thomasboro. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Shallotte.

Robinson, Gertrude, 98, of 201 Tryon Ave., Teaneck, N.J., formerly of Ingold, died Thursday, Sept. 
18, 2008, at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, N.J. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Carter Funeral 
Home, Garland. Burial will be at Tatum Cemetery, Clinton. Carter Funeral Home.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Helton, Samuel Edgar, 70, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at Masonboro Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

McNair, Joseph, of 1511 Ann St., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Merkel, Jonathon Rand, 49, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The service will be private. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Mixon Louise, of Carolina Beach, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Shepard, Marion Earl, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel.

Shoaf, Patricia Ann, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 
Wrightsboro United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

BLADEN COUNTY

Dorsett, LaRue Williamson, 80, of Clarkton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at White Plains Presbyterian Church. Burial 
will be at the church cemetery. Bladen Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Crean, Jeffrey Robert, 55, of Birch Pond Drive, Shallotte, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. 
There will be no local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Faulk, Stanley Randall, 57, of Colonial Landing Drive, Bolivia, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. 
Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Gibbs, Nancy Walton, of Shallotte, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Loris Community Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Open Door Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mintz Cemetery. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Beatty, Cleo, 64, of 381 Gum Swamp Road, Bolton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the New Townsend Temple First 
Born Church. Burial will be at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Funderburk, Joseph Franklin, 50, of Cerro Gordo, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Worthington 
Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Blackwell Cemetery, Cerro Gordo.

ELSEWHERE

Conley, Cleetus Vivian, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Springfield, Ohio. The funeral will be at 
11 a.m. Friday at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park.

Hemingway, William E., of Loris, S.C., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Memorial 
Hospital. Arrangements by Westside Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Hewett Jr., William Dan, of Hagerstown, Md., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Arrangements by 
Andrews Mortuary.

Hill, Percy Lemount, 36, of 3736 Hemingway Landing, Long, S.C., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Calvary No. 2 
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Holy Bethel Cemetery, Thomasboro. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Shallotte.

Hucks, Alma Wilson, 94, of 1545 Mintz Ave., Fayetteville, formerly of Whiteville, died Sunday, Sept. 
21, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at New Prong Chapel F.W.B., Whiteville. 
Burial will be at George Cemetery, Whiteville. S&L Funeral Home, Fair Bluff. 

McLaurin, Rosa Maxine, of 100 Elgar Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, Sept. 
15, 2008, at Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mount Olive 
AME Church, Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Cole, Robert Earl, of 620 N. 30th St., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Greensboro. Arrangements 
by Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Drose, Samuel L. "Pete," 74, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street. Burial will be 
at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Gillie, Janet Moore, 90, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Service, 
Oleander Chapel.

Grant, Henry Curtis, 77, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

Johnson, Ruby Dial, 86, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

Mixon Louise, 93, of Carolina Beach, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Register, Evelyn Rose Watkins, 64, of Anaca Point Road, Middle Sound community, died Saturday, 
Sept. 20, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. 
Tuesday at Prospect Community Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Robinson, Quessie H., of 4708 Patrick Ave., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. The funeral will be at 
noon Tuesday at Faith Temple COGIC, 1119 S. Fourth St. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Gibbs, Nancy Walton, of Shallotte, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Loris Community Hospital. The
 funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Open Door Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mintz Cemetery. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Smith Jr., William Gilchrist, 81, of Winnabow, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Brunswick Cove. A 
graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel. 

Verricchia, Ricky, of Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 Village Road, 
Leland.

Wallace Jr., Clarence Avery, 60, of Nash Street, Southport, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at home. 
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Northwood Cemetery, Southport. Peacock-Newnam 
& White, Southport.


COLUMBUS COUNTY

Beatty, Cleo, 64, of 381 Gum Swamp Road, Bolton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Cartrette, Pearline, 71, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Dosher Hospital, Southport. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McPherson Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Long, Roma, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral 
will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Dulah Baptist Church. Burial will be at Harley Ford Cemetery. Inman 
Funeral Home, Tabor City.


ELSEWHERE

Conley, Cleetus Vivian, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Springfield, Ohio. Arrangements by Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Devane, Gloria Robinson, 61, of Bridgeport, Conn., formerly of Ivanhoe, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, 
at Yale New Haven Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Royal Chapel Baptist Church, 
Harrells. Burial will be in Newkirk family cemetery, Willard. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

King, Jeanette Katherine, of Fairmont, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The service will be held later in New York. Village Road Memorial Chapel.

McLaurin, Rosa Maxine, of 100 Elgarde Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, Sept. 
15, 2008, at Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mount Olive AME
 Church, Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/23/2008 


NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Alrjoub, Christy Bauguess, 53, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at 
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Gillie, Janet Moore, of Davis Health Care Center, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Arrangements by 
Coble Ward-Smith Service, Oleander Chapel.

Helton, Samuel Edgar, 70, died Friday Sept. 19, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service.

Pious, George Edward, 84, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Robinson, Quessie H., of 4708 Patrick Ave., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. The funeral will be at 
noon Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Faith Temple COGIC. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Shoaf, Patricia, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Service, Oleander Chapel.

BLADEN COUNTY

Baker, Frank Leroy, 76, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will 
be at Old Trinity Cemetery. Kinlaw Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Deegan, Neil Richard, 63, of Southport died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. 
Monday at Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Lang, Josephine H., 69, of the Waterford community, Leland, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at 
home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Smith Jr., William Gilchrist, 81, of Winnabow, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Brunswick Cove. A 
graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street. 

Verricchia, Ricky, of Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 
illage Road, Leland.


DUPLIN COUNTY

Norris, Henrietta Register, 68, of Chinqupain, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Pitt County 
Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home,
 Beulaville. Burial will be at Cavenaugh family cemetery, Wallace.


PENDER COUNTY

Schwiesow, Bernard Randall, 77, of Hampstead, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. A memorial service
 will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hampstead United Methodist Church. Andrews Mortuary Market Street.


ELSEWHERE

Conley, Cleetus Vivian, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Springfield, Ohio. Arrangements by Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Hudson, Gasker "Jerry," formerly of Wilmington, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at St. Luke's 
Hospice, Bethlehem, Pa. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

McLaurin, Rosa Maxine, of 100 Elgarde Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, Sept. 
15, 2008, at Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mount Olive AME 
Church, 1001 S. Seventh St., Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-
Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008 


NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Dabney, Loretta Horne, 75, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 2 
p.m. Sunday at Barney C. Leary Cemetery, Hampstead. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander.

Helton, Samuel Edgar, 70, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service.

Kirby, Jesse Merkerson, 74, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. 
Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander.

Merlos, Krissia Gabriela, 13, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center. 
A funeral mass will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in El Salvador. 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander.

Robinson, Quessie H., of 4708 Patrick Ave., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Arrangements by Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.


BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Clayton Sr., Rodney Lewis, 79, of Leland, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle 
Grove. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Elah Baptist Church, Burial will be at King Memorial 
Cemetery, Leland. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Smith Jr., William Gilchrist, 81, of Winnabow, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Brunswick Cove. A 
graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street.


COLUMBUS COUNTY

Johnson, General "Estee," of 566 Up The Branch Road, Delco Community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at 
Evergreen AME Zion Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Delco Community.


PENDER COUNTY

Cobia, Martha Carney, of 3480 Willard Road, Willard, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. The funeral 
will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Newkirk Chapel Baptist Church, Willard. Burial will be at Riverview 
Memorial Park, Watha. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

Schwiesow, Bernard Randall, 77, of Hampstead died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2008. A memorial service 
will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hampstead United Methodist Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Tuck, Roscoe Benson, of 106 Shadow Ridge Road, Surf City, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2008, at 
home. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Surf City Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service.

ELSEWHERE

Hudson, Gasker "Jerry," formerly of Wilmington, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at St. Luke's 
Hospice, Bethlehem, Pa. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

McLaurin, Rosa Maxine, of 100 Elgarde Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, 
Sept. 15, 2008, at Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mount 
Olive AME Church, 1001 S. Seventh St., Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Rabunksy, Martin, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Silver Spring, Md. Burial was Thursday, Sept. 
4, 2008, in Dayton, Va.

String, Althea Sarah, 59, of Turtle Lane, Little River, S.C., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady Star of the Sea 
Catholic Church, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/21/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Black, Rosa Bell, of 7 S. Seventh St., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be 
at 2 p.m. Saturday at Warner Temple AME Zion Church, Nixon Street. Burial will be at Pine Forest 
Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Dabney, Loretta Horne, 75, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be 
at 2 p.m. Sunday at Barney C. Leary Cemetery, Hampstead. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 
Oleander.

Elliott Jr., Timothy Langley, 39, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. A memorial service will be held 
Saturday in High Point. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Ernst, Josephine Marie, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church. Andrews Mortuary 
Hampstead Chapel.

Finch Sr., Ernest Eugene, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare C
enter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. Burial will be at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Jones, Algerrie "Gerri," died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at home. The service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday 
at her residence. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Burney, William "Bill," of 218 Sunnybrook Way, Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Mariner 
Health of Wilmington. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Holy Covenant United Holy Church. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Dabbs, Louise Studdard, 90, of Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holden Beach Chapel. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Deegan, Neil Richard, 63, of St. James, Southport, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. The funeral will be 
at 4 p.m. Monday at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Johnson, General "Estee," of 566 Up The Branch Road, Delco Community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at 
Evergreen AME Zion Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Delco Community.

Rodriguez, Kelly Lynn, 38, of Nakina, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. A memorial service will be at 3 
p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Albertson, Evelyn Casteen, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The funeral 
will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at Ceybun Casteen Cemetery, Beulaville.

Wells, Rachel E., 90, of 6491 Englishtown Road, Wallace, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at 
Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peniel Pentecostal Freewill 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Peniel Cemetery. Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.

ONSLOW COUNTY

St. John, Bessie Ann, 64, of Jacksonville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at home. Arrangements by 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

PENDER COUNTY

Cobia, Martha Carney, of 3480 Willard Road, Willard, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. The funeral 
will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Newkirk Chapel Baptist Church, Willard. Burial will be at Riverview
 Memorial Park, Watha. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

ELSEWHERE

Massey, Amie Jene, 29, of Kinston, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. A memorial service will be at 
2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4806 Gordon Road, Wilmington. Garner 
Funeral Home, Kinston.

McLaurin, Rosa Maxine, of 100 Elgarde Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, 
Sept. 15, 2008, at Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mount 
Olive AME Church, 1001 S. Seventh St., Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

String, Althea Sarah, 59, of Turtle Lane, Little River, S.C., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Black, Rosa Bell, of 7 S. Seventh St., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 
2 p.m. Saturday at Warner Temple AME Zion Church, Nixon Street. Burial will be at Pine Forest 
Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Elliott Jr., Timothy Langley, 39, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial service will be held Saturday
 in High Point. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Ernst, Josephine Marie, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church. Andrews Mortuary 
Hampstead Chapel.

Jones, Algerrie "Gerri," died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at home. The service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday 
at her residence. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Merlos, Krissia Gabriela, 13, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. The funeral Mass will be at 3 p.m. 
Sunday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in El Salvador. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 
Oleander Chapel.

Rawley, Thomas Adrian, of 107 Dron Place, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Raleigh. The funeral 
will be at noon Friday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Robinson, Kalice, daughter of Teon Robinson and Alexandra Leshley, born and died Tuesday, 
Sept. 16, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday 
at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Smith, Jean M., 83, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Thompson, Matthew Allan, 24, of 1927 Gordon Acres Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Burney, William "Bill," of 218 Sunnybrook Way, Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Mariner 
Health of Wilmington. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Holy Covenant United Holy Church. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Dabbs, Louise Studdard, 90, of Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holden Beach Chapel. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Schutzman, Daniel Bereng, 62, of Bolivia, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Brunswick Community
 Hospital. The service will be private. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Duncan, Roger Dale, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at 
Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church. Burial at Hinson Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Duncan, Wayne, 64, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Loris Healthcare. The funeral will be at 3 
p.m. Saturday at Inman Chapel. Entombment will be at Twin City Mausoleum, Loris, S.C. Inman 
Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Hawks, Ellis "E.L." Leroy, 85, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Columbus Regional
 Healthcare. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie 
Mortuary, Whiteville.

Johnson, General "Estee," of 566 Up the Branch Road, Delco community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at 
Evergreen AME Zion Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Delco community. John H. Shaw's 
Sons Funeral Home.

Pailin, James Edward, 84, of 103 School St., Tabor City, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home. The
 funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Tabor City. Burial will be at Columbus 
County Singing Union Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Scafuri, Ursula, 86, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, 
Whiteville.

Young, Edgar Allen, 81, of Lake Waccamaw, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. The funeral will be at 
1 p.m. Friday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Entombment will be at St. James Cemetery. 
Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Byrd, Ruth Parks, 76, of Duplin, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw.

PENDER COUNTY

Cobia, Martha Carney, of Willard Road, Willard, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2008. The funeral will 
be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Newkirk Chapel Baptist Church, Willard. Entombment will follow. 
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

Tuck, Roscoe Benson, 76, of Surf City, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. Memorial 
service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Surf City Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service.

ELSEWHERE

Benton, Annie Bell, 83, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Marion Nursing Center, Marion, S.C. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Carter 
Cemetery, Loris, S.C.

Hall, Willie Lee, 44, of 9 Canvas Back Court, Blythwood, S.C., formerly of Maxton, died Thursday, 
Sept. 11, 2008, at Prudential Northeast Hospital, Columbia, S.C. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Sandy Grove Baptist Church, Maxton. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton.

Hucks, Alma, 94, of 1545 Mintz Ave., Fayetteville, formerly of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 
17, 2008, at home. Arrangements by S&L Funeral Home, Fair Bluff.

Massey, Amie Jene, 29, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday 
at Caswell Center, Kinston, and at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4806 
Gordon Road, Wilmington. Garner Funeral Home, Kinston.

McLaurin, Rosa Maxine, of 100 Elgarde Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, 
Sept. 15, 2008, at Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount 
Olive AME Church, 1001 S. Seventh St., Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

String, Althea, 59, of Turtle Lane, Little River, S.C., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. Arrangements 
by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/19/2008 


NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Black, Rosa Bell, of 7 S. Seventh St., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at
 2 p.m. Saturday at Warner Temple AME Zion Church, Nixon Street. Burial will be at Pine Forest 
Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Elliott Jr., Timothy Langley, 39, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial service will be held Saturday 
in High Point. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Ernst, Josephine Marie, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church. Andrews Mortuary 
Hampstead Chapel.

Finch Sr., Ernest Eugene, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life¬Care
Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. Burial will
 be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Laboo, Floyd, of 716 N. 10th St., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel,
 901 S. Fifth Ave.

Rawley, Thomas Adrian, of 107 Dron Place, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Raleigh. The funeral will 
be at noon Friday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Robinson, Kalice, daughter of Teon Robinson and Alexandra Leshley, born and died Tuesday, Sept. 
16, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Watkins, Nora Pickett, 90, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. 
Thursday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Williams, Arthur, of 1133 S. Seabreeze Road, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Burney, William "Bill," of 218 Sunnybrook Way, Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Mariner 
Health of Wilmington. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Holy Covenant United Holy Church. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Dabbs, Louise Studdard, 90, of Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holden Beach Chapel. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Edwards, Mary Lou, of Village Road, Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. The funeral will be at
 3 p.m. Thursday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will be at Brunswick Memorial 
Gardens.

Hughes, Charles Edward, 80, of Oak Island, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. There will be no service. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Babson, Amber Paige, 20, of Cerro Gordo, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 
p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Gowan Cemetery, Cerro 
Gordo.

Bennett, Willis Anthony, 50, of 3451 Hallsboro Road North, Whiteville, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 
2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Union 
Baptist Church, Lake Waccamaw. Burial will be at Hallsboro Memorial Park. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

Buffkin, Roger Dale, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Friday at Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Hinson Cemetery. Inman Funeral 
Home, Tabor City.

Hope, Alexander "Pap," of Whiteville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at home. Arrangements by 
Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Johnson, General "Estee," of 566 Up the Branch Road, Delco community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at 
Evergreen AME Zion Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Delco community. John H. Shaw's 
Sons Funeral Home.

Pailin, James Edward, 84, of 103 School St., Tabor City, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Tabor City. Burial will be at 
Columbus County Singing Union Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Young, Edgar Allen, 81, of Lake Waccamaw, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. The funeral will be 
at 1 p.m. Friday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Entombment will be at St. James 
Cemetery. Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

PENDER COUNTY

Tuck, Roscoe Benson, 76, of Surf City, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. Memorial 
service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Surf City Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service.

ELSEWHERE

Lewis, Joyce Blackmore, 77, of Miami, formerly of Duplin County, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blackmore Cemetery, Warsaw. Rhodes Funeral 
Home, Warsaw.

Massey, Amie Jene, 29, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday 
at Caswell Center, Kinston, and at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4806 
Gordon Road, Wilmington. Garner Funeral Home, Kinston.

Norris, Louise Maready, 74, of Richlands, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Thursday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington. Burial will be at 
Prospect Cemetery, Wilmington.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/18/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Black, Rosa, of 7 S. Seventh St., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at
 2 p.m. Saturday at Warners Temple AME Zion Church, Nixon Street. Burial will be at Pine 
Forest Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Finch Sr., Ernest Eugene, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Grohman, Michael Gerhardt, 55, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 
a.m. Wednesday at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Oleander 
Memorial Gardens. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Herndon, Knox, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. The service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ogden 
Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Jones, Algerrie Wallace, 72, of Columbus Circle, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Laboo, Floyd, of 716 N. 10th St., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave.

Lane, Roy Richard, of 4701 Silva Terra Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Rubinstein, Sam Z., 74 of St. Andrews Drive, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakdale Cemetery. 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Smith, Jean M., 83, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Williams, Arthur, of 1133 S. Seabreeze Road, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Campanello Jr., Daniel E., 57, of Southport died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. Arrangements by Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Dabbs, Louise Studdard, 90, of Holden Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial service will 
be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holden Beach Chapel. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Gurganus, Martha, 67, of Calabash, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. Arrangements by Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Hensley, Linda D., 54, of Oak Island, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Taylor Jr., Cecil "Bill" William, 81, of Starboard Road, NW, Shallotte, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Burial 
will be at Brunswick Memorial Gardens. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Bennett, Willis Anthony, 50, of 3451 Hallsboro Road North, Whiteville, died Saturday, Sept. 13,
 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Union 
Baptist Church, Lake Waccamaw. Burial will be at Hallsboro Memorial Park. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

Hope, Alexander "Pap," of Whiteville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at home. Arrangements by
 Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Johnson, General, of 566 Up the Branch Road, Delco community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, 
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home.

Pailin, James Edward, 84, of 103 School St., Tabor City, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

PENDER COUNTY

Brothers, Samuel "Bud" Lee, 62, of Burgaw, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw. Burial 
will be at Burgaw Cemetery.

Stalker, Leslie Gail, 60, of Atkinson, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Williams, Maggie Durham, 92, of 1271 Porters Lane, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at 
Guilford Health Care, Greensboro. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Burgaw Seventh Day 
Adventist Church, Bridger Street, Burgaw. Burial will be at Durham family cemetery, Porters Lane 
Road, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Alford Sr., Jack A., 77, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at Masonboro Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Coble Ward-
Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Burney, William "Bill," of 218 Sunnybrook Way, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Mariner Health 
of Wilmington. Arrangements by Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Gautier-Smeilus, Tristan Michael, infant, died Saturday Sept. 13, 2008 at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Jones, Algerrie Wallace, 72, of Columbus Circle, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at home. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Laboo, Floyd, of 716 N. 10th St., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave.

Lane, Roy Richard, of 4701 Silva Terra Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Rawley, Thomas Adrian, of 107 Dron Place, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Raleigh. Arrangements 
by Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Shelton, Sunya Knowles, 75, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at 
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Smith, Jean, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 
Oleander Chapel.

Williams, Arthur, of 1133 S. Seabreeze Road, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home.

BLADEN COUNTY

Bright Sr., James Samuel, 58, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Bladen County 
Hospital. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kinlaw Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Brown, Mae C., 94, of 2634 Midway Road, Bolivia, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Ocean Trail 
Convalescent Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Plain Missionary Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at Chatman Cemetery, Nakina. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.

Dabbs, Louise S., 90, of Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Arrangements by 
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Hensley, Linda D., 54, of Oak Island, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Kart, Joyce Elaine, 73, of Lawndale Drive, Shallotte, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. The funeral will 
be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will be at Brunswick Memorial 
Gardens.

Inman, Ilene Milliken, 84, of Ash, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in Shallotte. The funeral will be at 
11 a.m. Tuesday at New Britton Baptist Church, Ash. Burial will be at Bill Inman Cemetery. 
Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Mustico, Richard Joseph, of Maple Circle, Ocean Isle Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. 
Memorial service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Brunswick Funeral 
Service, Shallotte.

Taylor Jr., Cecil "Bill" William, 81, of Starboard Road, Shallotte, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Burial will 
be at Brunswick Memorial Gardens. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Bennett, Willis Anthony, 50, of 3451 Hallsboro Road North, Whiteville, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 
2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Union 
Baptist Church, Lake Waccamaw. Burial will be at Hallsboro Memorial Park. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Whiteville.

Johnson, General, of 566 Up the Branch Road, Delco community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Pailin, James Edward, 84, of 103 School St., Tabor City, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home.
 Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Hollingsworth, L.K., 76, of Wallace, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical
 Center. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hollingsworth Cemetery, Wallace.

PENDER COUNTY

Avery, Darlene Virginia, 66, of Willard, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill. A 
graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church 
Cemetery, Penderlea. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Stalker, Leslie Gail, 60, of Atkinson, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Williams, Maggie Durham, 95, of 1271 Porters Lane, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, 
at Guilford Health Care, Greensboro. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Burgaw Seventh 
Day Adventist Church, U.S. 117, Burgaw. Burial will be at Durham family cemetery, Porters Lane 
Road, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Woods, Jack, of 3926 U.S. 117 South, Burgaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Rena Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Point.
 Burial will be at Carr-Woods Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Norris, Louise Maready, 74, of Richlands, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. The funeral will be at 
1 p.m. Thursday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington. Burial 
will be at Prospect Cemetery, Wilmington.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/16/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Anderson, Herman Lee, of 1465 Little John Circle, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial at Grainger Cemetery.

Davis, Goldia Hansley, 100, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Barlow Vista 
Church Cemetery, U.S. 17 N, Hampstead.

Laboo, Floyd, of 716 N. 10th St., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Lane, Roy Richard, of 4701 Silva Terra Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Williams, Arthur, of 1133 S. Seabreeze Road, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Hensley, Linda D., 54, of Oak Island, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Reynolds, Annie D., of Supply Street, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The funeral will be in Florence, 
S.C. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Taylor, Larry, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday 
at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Vernon, Amelia Sue Pickett, 39, of Beulaville, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Duke University Hospital, 
Durham. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville.

PENDER COUNTY

Avery, Darlene Virginia, 66, of Willard, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill. A 
graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church 
Cemetery, Penderlea. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Stalker, Leslie Gail, 60, of Atkinson, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Britton, Ronald S., 40, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service.

Evans, Mary Kathryn Best, 85 of 48 Northwood Drive, formerly of Clinton, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mathis 
Cemetery, Turkey Highway, Clinton. Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home, Clinton.

Mathieson, Helen Sloan, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday 
at Grace United Methodist Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Atkinson, Robert "Bobby," 73, of Culpepper Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. 
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Harrington Funeral Home, Hamlet. Brunswick 
Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte.

Bessmer, Stephanie, 48, of Belville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in Wake County. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service.

Inman, Ilene, 84, of Ash, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in Shallotte. Arrangements by Peacock 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Kart, Joyce Elaine, of Lawndale Lane, Shallotte, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Arrangements by 
Brunswick Funeral Service and Crematory, Shallotte.

Mustico, Richard Joseph, 74, of Maple Circle, Ocean Isle Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. 
A memorial service will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Brunswick Funeral Service 
& Crematory, Shallotte.

Smith, David Joseph, 60, of Leland, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

PENDER COUNTY

Avery, Darlene Virginia, 66, of Willard, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill. 
Arrangements by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.

Lee, James A., of 7210 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at New Hanover Regional
 Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 
Maple Hill. Burial will be at Coy Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Powell, Lydia Jane, infant daughter of Jason and Patty Powell, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha. Quinn McGowen 
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wallace.

Woods, Jack, of 3926 U.S. 117 South, Burgaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Rena Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Point. 
Burial will be at Carr-Woods Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Barker, "Chief" Jesse Roland, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. A graveside service will be at 11 
a.m. Monday at Myrtle Green Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home.

Comes, Roger F., 77, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Sayville, N.Y., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. No 
services pending.

Hall, Willie Lee, 44, of 9 Canvasback Court, Blythewood, S.C., formerly of Maxton, died Thursday, 
Sept. 11, 2008, at Prudential Northeast Hospital, Columbus, S.C. Arrangements by S&L Funeral 
Home and Cremation Service, Maxton.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/14/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Anderson, Herman Lee, of 1412 Wellington Ave., formerly of the Rock Hill community, died Friday,
 Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home-
Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Appleyard, Milton John, 50, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. A wake 
party will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at his home. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Britton, Ronald S., 40, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service.

Dixon, Christopher, of 812-J St. Andrews Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Missionary Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at noon Monday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville.
 John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Lane, Roy Richard, of 4701 Silva Terra Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth St. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Mathieson, Helen Sloan, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at Grace United Methodist Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Miller, Mark, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Mariner Health Care. A memorial service will be 
at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Lake Shore Commons, 1402 Hospital Plaza Drive. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Atkinson, Robert, 73, of Culpepper Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at
 Brunswick Cove Living Center, Winnabow. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service & 
Crematory, Shallotte.

Bessmer, Stephanie, 48, of Bellville, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2008, in Wake County. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service.

Mercer, Garvin Marion, 68, of Bolivia, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. A graveside service 
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at David Mercer Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

Mustico, Richard Joseph, 74, of Maple Circle, S.W., Ocean Isle Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 
10, 2008. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte.

Reilly, Eleanor, of Bolivia, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Smith, David Joseph, 60, of Leland, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Taylor, Larry, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. 
Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Harvell, Clarence Edward, 59, of Chadbourn, formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, 
at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday 
at the home of Sadie Woodcock, Blueberry Road, Currie. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

Long, William Perry, 73, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Minos Meares Cemetery.

McClure, William, 55, of Tabor City, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at M.U.S.C., Charleston, 
S.C. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Great Grace Nondenominational, Tabor City. Burial 
will be at Columbus County Singing Union Cemetery, Tabor City. Westside Funeral Home, 
Tabor City.

Pailin, James Edward, 84, of 103 School St., Tabor City, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Shipman, William Roscoe, 35, of 10179 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Clarendon, died Monday, 
Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at El-Bethel Church, Whiteville. Burial will be at George Cemetery. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

PENDER COUNTY

Bolling, Thomas, Henry, 62, of Rocky Point, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Burgaw. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.

Lee, James A., 73, of 7210 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender Memorial 
Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Coy Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Pickett, Davetta, 63, of 1107 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Deliverance Center, Maple Hill. 
Burial will be at Pickett Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Powell, Lydia Jane, infant daughter of Jason and Patty Powell, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. 
Friends and family will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church, Wallace. A 
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha. Quinn McGowen 
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wallace.

Woods, Jack, of 3926 U.S. 117 South, Burgaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Rena Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Point. 
Burial will be at Carr-Woods Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Black, James T., of Raleigh, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in Wilmington. A memorial service 
and burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, Raleigh. Bryan-Lee Funeral 
Home, Wake Forest Road, Raleigh.

Murray, Mable Lee, 70, of Newark, N.J., formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at 
Pope John Paul Convalescent Center, Orange, N.J. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at 
Woody Home for Service, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, N.J. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest 
Memorial Park, East Hanover, N.J. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Rooks, Elma Tharp, 86, of Bishopville, S.C., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at McLeod Regional 
Medical Center, Florence. Arrangements by Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home, Bishopville.

Strickland, Mary Lou Gore, 73, of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, 
at St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, N.Y. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Grove 
Missionary Baptist Church, Fair Bluff. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 


NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Britton, Ronald S., 40, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service.

Dixon, Christopher, of 812-J St. Andrews Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at noon Monday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville. John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.

Ellis, John R., 63, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Service, Oleander.

Glennon, Rita Jane, 56, of Carolina Beach, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. Services will be private. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Hill, Annie Newkirk, of 1011 Sheffield Drive, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at home. The funeral will be 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 719 Walnut St. Burial will be at Greenlawn 
Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Nelson, Frances Davis, of Kure Beach, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. A graveside 
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Floral Gardens Memorial Park, High Point.

Niedens, Ann, 63, of Carolina Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Houston, Texas. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kure Memorial Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Strickland, Richard D., 68, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at North Carolina Memorial Hospital. A 
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market 
Street.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Mercer, Garvin Marion, 68, of Bolivia, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. A graveside service will
 be at 10 a.m. Saturday at David Mercer Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

Parsons, Norman, of Oak Island, died July 11, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 
at Oak Island Presbyterian Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Reilly, Eleanor, of Bolivia, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Taylor, Larry, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. 
Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Buffkin, Walker "L.C.," 73, of Tabor City, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Friday at Southeastern Church of God. Burial will be at Gapway Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman 
Funeral Home.

Harvell, Clarence Edward, 59, of Chadbourn, formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, 
at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday 
at the home of Sadie Woodcock, Blueberry Road, Currie. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

Long, William Leon, 83, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Sweet Home Baptist Church. Burial will be at Gore Cemetery, Nakina. Inman Funeral 
Home.

Shipman, William Roscoe, 35, of 10179 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Clarendon, died Monday, 
Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at El-Bethel Church, Whiteville. Burial will be at George Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Whiteville.

PENDER COUNTY

Bolling, Thomas, Henry, 62, of Rocky Point, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Burgaw. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.

Lee, James, 73, of 9675 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender Memorial 
Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Coy Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Pickett, Davetta, 63, of 1107 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender
 Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Deliverance Center, Maple Hill. 
Burial will be at Pickett Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Woods, Jack, of 3926 U.S. 117 South, Burgaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Murray, Mable Lee, 70, of Newark, N.J., formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at 
Pope John Paul Convalescent Center, Orange, N.J. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at 
Woody Home for Service, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, N.J. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Memorial 
Park, East Hanover, N.J. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Norris, Mary Liza Smith, 93, of 1990 Bull St., Garland, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Sampson 
Regional Medical Center, Clinton. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, 
Garland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Strickland, Mary Lou Gore, 73, of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, 
at St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, N.Y. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Grove 
Missionary Baptist Church, Fair Bluff. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

Wood, Beulah Kelly Wells, 88, of Lenoir, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. A graveside service will be 
at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Dixon, Christopher, of 812-J St. Andrews Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Missionary Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at noon Monday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville. 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Ellis, John R., 63, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Service, Oleander.

Heiser, Victoria , 90, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cape Fear Presbyterian Church. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Hill, Annie Newkirk, of 1011 Sheffield Drive, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at home. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 719 Walnut St. Burial will be
 at Greenlawn Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Miller, Mark D., 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Mariner Health Care. Arrangements by 
Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

Niedens, Ann, 63, of Carolina Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Houston, Texas. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kure Memorial Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Parker, Mary D., 76, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday 
at Oakdale Cemetery. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Bernard, Queenie Hewett, 98, of 1000 Cedar Grove Road, SW, Supply, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, 
at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at Riley Hewett Cemetery, Supply. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.

Hammond, Eula Mae, of Oak Island, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Thursday at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.

Mercer, Garvin Marion, 68, of Bolivia, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. A graveside service will 
be at 10 a.m. Saturday at David Mercer Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Buffkin, Walker "L.C.," 73, of Tabor City, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Friday at Southeastern Church of God. Burial will be at Gapway Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman 
Funeral Home.

Harvell, Clarence Edward, 59, of Chadbourn, formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, 
at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday 
at the home of Sadie Woodcock, Blueberry Road, Currie. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

Shipman, William Roscoe, 35, of 10179 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Clarendon, died Monday, Sept. 
8, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday 
at Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at George Cemetery.

Ward, Byran Kelton "Sam," 46, of Nakina, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. The funeral was Thursday, 
Aug. 7, 2008, at Inman Funeral Home. Burial was at Ward Cemetery.

PENDER COUNTY

Lee, James, 73, of 9675 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender Memorial 
Hospital. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Pickett, Davetta, 63, of 1107 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Cooper, Kimberly Sturgis, 52, of Memphis, Tenn., died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. A memorial service 
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street.

Murray, Mable Lee, 70, formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Pope John Paul 
Convalescent Center, Orange, N.J. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woody Home for 
Service, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, N.J. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, East 
Hanover, N.J. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Norris, Mary Liza Smith, 93, of 1990 Bull St., Garland, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Sampson 
Regional Medical Center, Clinton. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, 
Garland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Strickland, Mary Lou Gore, 73, of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, 
at St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, N.Y. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Grove 
Missionary Baptist Church, Fair Bluff. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

Wallace, Freddie, formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. The funeral
 will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Isaac James Cemetery,
 Angola community, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Wood, Beulah Kelly Wells, 88, of Lenoir, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. A graveside service will be 
at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Dixon, Christopher, of 812-J St. Andrews Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Heiser, Victoria , 90, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cape Fear Presbyterian Church. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Hill, Annie Newkirk, of 1011 Sheffield Drive, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at home. The funeral 
service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 719 Walnut St. Burial
 will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home Jordan Memorial Chapel 

Odham Jr., John, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church, 5709 Murrayville Road. Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Bernard, Queenie Hewett, 98, of 1000 Cedar Grove Road, SW, Supply, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, 
at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Riley Hewett Cemetery, Supply. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.

Cernigilia, Doris Rose, 81, of Balmore Drive, SW, Sunset Beach, formerly of Hyde Park, N.Y., 
died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. There will be no local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte.

Parsons, Norman, of Oak Island, died Monday, July 11, 2008. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Oak Island Presbyterian Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Schmidt, Horst "Smitty" A., 79, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 
p.m. Wednesday at Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. Burial will be at Northwood Cemetery.

Taylor, Larry, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 
16 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Lee, Lillie Mae Rouse, 81, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Wall Freewill 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Belvue Cemetery, Chadbourn. Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Shipman, William Roscoe, 35, of 10179 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Clarendon, died Monday, 
Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. Arrangements by Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Suggs, Mattie Ann, 56, of Tabor City, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Thursday at Dulah Baptist Church. Burial will be at Duncan Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, 
Tabor City.

Suggs, Palmer Odell, 83, of Tabor City, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Old Zion Wesleyan 
Church, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Worley, Olivia Miller, 80, of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Liberty Commons Nursing and 
Rehabilitation, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Meares Funeral Home, Fair Bluff.
 Burial will be at Worley Cemetery.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Fussell, Louise Whitfield, 95, of 214 N. Herring St., Rose Hill, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at 
Kenansville Health and Rehab Center, Kenansville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at 
Rose Hill United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Fussell Cemetery. Padgett Funeral Home, 
Wallace.

ELSEWHERE

Lockamy, Harvey "Doug," 49, of 2081 N.C. 210, Garland, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Bladen 
County Hospital, Elizabethtown. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Colly Chapel Church, 
Harrells. Burial will be at Harvest Time Worship Center Cemetery, Garland. Carter Funeral Home, 
Garland.

Strickland, Mary Lou Gore, 73, formerly of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Vincent's 
Hospital, New York, N.Y. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Grove Missionary 
Baptist Church, Fair Bluff. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Wallace, Freddie, formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. The funeral will 
be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Isaac James Cemetery, Angola 
community, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Atkinson, Margaret F., died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. Entombment will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens 
Mausoleum. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Brown, Willie F., of 7050 Masonboro Sound Road, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist 
Church, Masonboro Sound. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.

Dixon, Christopher, of 812-J St. Andrews Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.. 

Ernst, Josephine, of Hampstead, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel.

Gore, Betty, 70, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The
 service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Lackey, Helen Edwards, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Rose, Ronald "Jon" Johnathan, 18, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A memorial service will be from 
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Sanchez, Zenaido, 29, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. No service will be held. Burial will be in Mexico.
 Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 

Shannon, Mary Jacobs, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Oakdale Cemetery. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Sidberry, Mazie, of 322 Barclay Hills Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Pine Forest Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Banks, James Alton, 66, of Shallotte, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church, Mulberry Street, 
Shallotte. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 

Bernard, Queenie Hewett, 98, of 1000 Cedar Grove Road, SW, Supply, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, 
at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at Riley Hewett Cemetery, Supply. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.

Taylor, Larry, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 16 
at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Blackman, Hunter Blake, 4 months old, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at McLeod Hospital, Florence.
 A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fowler-Hilbourn Cemetery, Tabor City. 
Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.

Lawson, Matthew Harrison, of 17687 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Green 
Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Peterson, Linda Graham, 60, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Wednesday at Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at McPherson Cemetery. Inman 
Funeral Home, Tabor City.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Bonham Sr., David Earl, 68, of Rose Hill and Wallace, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Brian Center. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clay Hill Cemetery, Rose Hill. Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Wallace.

Horne, Eli "E.W." Whorton, 72, of Beulaville, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at home. The funeral will be 
at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at East Duplin Memorial 
Gardens, Beulaville.

PENDER county

Murphy, Kimberly, 45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moores Creek Missionary 
Baptist Church, Currie. Burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Lockamy, Harvey "Doug," 49, of 2081 N.C. 210, Garland, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Bladen County 
Hospital, Elizabethtown. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Smith, Brenda B., of 5502 N.C. 210 West, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday at Covenant Love, Your Family Church, Fayetteville. Burial will be at Garland Cemetery. Carter 
Funeral Home, Garland.

Wallace, Freddie, formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. The funeral will be 
at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Isaac James Cemetery, Angola community,
 Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Young, Hala Glyn Allen, 89, of Greenville, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. 
Thursday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/9/2008 


NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Atkinson, Margaret F., died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 am Tuesday 
at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. Entombment will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens 
Mausoleum. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Brown, Willie F., of 7050 Masonboro Sound Road, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist 
Church, Masonboro Sound. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.

Drye, Shannon Bernard, died at home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Gore, Betty, 70, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Heiser, Victoria, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 

Hiles, Mary Isabel Reeves, 99, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. The funeral will be held later in Mobile, 
Ala. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 

Holst, Barbara Hart, 77, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Kerr, Robert Jackson, 85, of Castle Hayne, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Cape Fear Memorial 
Hospital. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

McCarroll, Eva, 72, of Castle Hayne, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. A graveside service will be at 3 
p.m. Monday at Prospect Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 

Odham Jr., John Allen, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.

Rose, Ronald "Jon" Johnathan, 18, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A memorial service will be from 
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Sidberry, Mazie, of 322 Barclay Hills Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Pine Forest Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Cernigla, Doris, 81, of Balmore Drive, Sunset Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Cox, Connor Floyd, 79, of Harborage Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at home. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will be at Old
 Zion Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Tabor City.

Giffin, Douglas, of Southport died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. A memorial services will be in New York. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Long, Ronald Justice, infant son of Lisa Michelle Mullins and Ronald "Ronnie" Edwin Long, died 
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Ganey Family, Leland. 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Schmidt, Horst "Smitty" A., 79, of Southport, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Arrangements by 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

COLUMBUS COUNTY

Evans, Elder, 88, of Nakina, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at 
Palmyra Baptist Church. Burial will be at Myrtle Head Baptist Church Cemetery, Ash. Peacock 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Lawson, Matthew Harrison, of 17687 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Green 
Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Powell, Iva Dean, 79, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. 
Monday at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Peacock Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.

Simpson, Ruby White, 83, of Bolton, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. The funeral service will be at 3:30 
p.m. Monday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. Burial will be at Weyman 
Chapel Church Cemetery.

DUPLIN COUNTY

Bonham Sr., David Earl, 68, of Rose Hill and Wallace, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Brian Center. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clay Hill Cemetery, Rose Hill. Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Wallace.

Hall, Ann Mills, 64, of 161 Sawyer Lane, Wallace, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Burial will be at Riverview Memorial Park.

PENDER county

Murphy, Kimberly, 45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moores Creek Missionary 
Baptist Church, Currie. Burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

ELSEWHERE

Matthews, Margaret King, 65, of 205 Shield St., Clinton, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Sampson 
Regional Medical Center, Clinton. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Hayes Chapel Missionary 
Baptist Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Smith, Brenda B., of 5502 N.C. 210 West, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Arrangements by Carter 
Funeral Home, Garland.

Wallace, Freddie, formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Isaac James Cemetery, 
Angola community, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/8/2008 


NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Brown, Willie F., of 7050 Masonboro Sound Road, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover
 Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist 
Church, Masonboro Sound. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.

Drye, Shannon Bernard, died at home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Elliott, Valerie Cannassa, 27, of Wilmington, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 4, 
2008. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 Carolina 
Beach Road. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Gore, Betty, 70, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Holst, Barbara Hart, 77, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Long, Ronald Justice, infant son of Lisa Michelle Mullins and Ronald Edwin (Ronnie) Long, died 
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Ganey Family Cemetery 
off Lanvale Road at Breman Lane, Leland. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander.

Sidberry, Mazie, of 322 Barclay Hills Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional
 Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Pine Forest Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Teel, JoAnne Marie, 42, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Bowens Chapel Holiness Church, Second
 and Meares streets. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Evans, Elder, 88, of Nakina, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at 
Palmyra Baptist Church. Burial will be at Myrtle Head Baptist Church Cemetery, Ash. Peacock 
Funeral Home.

Jackson, David, of 1800 Woodyard Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Silver 
Stream Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be in the family cemetery. John H. Shaw's 
Sons Funeral Home.

Lawson, Matthew Harrison, of 17687 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Green 
Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-
Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Oliver, Elizabeth 'Betty' Jane Walters, 79, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Whiteville First 
Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home.

Powell, Iva Dean, 79, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. 
Monday at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Peacock 
Funeral Home.

Ripley, Donald George, 87, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A memorial service will be at 
11 a.m. Sunday at Grace Bible Church. Peacock Funeral Home.



PENDER COUNTY

Carpenter, Geneva Loftin, 80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 
Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Murphy, Kimberly, 45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moore's Creek Missionary
 Baptist Church. Burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.



ELSEWHERE

Carter, Bobby Lane, 76, of Johnson's Road, Garland, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Huntington
 Health Care, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Burial will be at Brice's Cemetery.

Wallace, Freddie, formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Isaac James Cemetery,
 Angola Community, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Crutchfield, Michelle, 45, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday 
at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive.

Dobson, Melton Baxter, 75, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Davis Health Care Center. A memorial 
service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Champions Assisted Living, 1007 Porters Neck Road. 
Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel.

Ervin, Elizabeth "Betsy," 43, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 5 
p.m. Friday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive.

Goldman, Edward "Ed" C., died Monday, Sept. 1 2008. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday 
at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel.

Hansley, Mildred, of 34 Browntown Road, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Christian Chapel No. 2 Missionary Baptist 
Church, Browntown community. Burial will be at Brown-Batts Cemetery, Browntown community. 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

King Sr., James, of 2118 Jefferson St., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Burial 
will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Nagy, Joseph John, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Faith Fellowship, Atkinson. Andrews
 Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Watkins Sr., George T., of 2816 Morgan St., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Friday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 
901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.



Wiggins, Karen D., 74, of Wrightsville Beach, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 
p.m. Thursday at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound. Burial will be private. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Service, Oleander Chapel.

Wilson, Betty C., died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. The service will be 
at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Wilson, James Edward Cicero, of 7001 Carolina Beach Road, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at home. 
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove First Born Holiness Church, 6601 Carolina 
Beach Road. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Young, Timothy, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service.



BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Carson, Susie Sellers, of Southport, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at Southport Baptist Church. Burial will be at Northwood Cemetery. Peacock-Newnam & White, 
Southport.

Collins, Sophia, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be in Chillicothe, 
Ohio. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.

Day, Phyllis Ann, 80, of 822 Fox St., Shallotte, formerly of Flemington, NJ, died Monday, Sept. 1, 
2008. A memorial service will be held later in Shallotte. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Hargreaves, Charles V., 84, of Carolina Shores Parkway, Carolina Shores, died Monday, Sept. 1, 
2008, at Loris Extended Care Center, Loris, S.C. No local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte.

Nobles, Angela Kay, died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen 
Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Shelton, Jeffrey, 66, of Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital. 
Burial will be at Skyline Memory Gardens, Mt. Airy. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Daniels Sr., Elgerivan, of 418 Hoover Road, Riegelwood, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 
Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Jenkins, Carolyn Denise Blanks, 42, of 430 W. Virgil St., Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, 
at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Living Word 
Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Campground Community Cemetery, Whiteville. Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Ray, Royce Jerome, 84, of the Red Hill community, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Whiteville United 
Methodist Church. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.

Sellers, Eloise Hooks, 77, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.



PENDER county

Carpenter, Geneva Loftin, 80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 
Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Lewis, Clara, of 17 Invershield Road, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Brooklyn Hospital, 
Brooklyn, N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at Malloy Lewis Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Smith, Michael J., 46, of U.S. 117 South, Rocky Point, and 437 Holly Shelter Road, Jacksonville, 
died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in New Hanover County. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pike 
Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Burgaw. Burial will be at Smith Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn 
Funeral Home, Burgaw.



ELSEWHERE

Barrett, Josh, 27, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Peacock's 
Columbus Memorial Park.

Blue Jr., Averner, 44, of 6 Tumlin Court, Durham, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Duke University 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Brunswick-Waccamaw Baptist Association 
Building, Whiteville. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Clarkton. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Hall, Ulysses, of Atlanta, formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Grady Hospital, 
Atlanta. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will 
be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

Ozier, Stewart Lee, 62, of Balls Mill Road, Midland, Va., died Monday, Sept. 1, at his home in 
Ocean Isle Beach. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Burial will be at Mintz Cemetery.

Powell, Margaret, of 5432 N. Capital St., N.W. Washington, formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, 
Aug. 30, 2008, in Washington. The funeral will be at noon Friday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home. Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery.

Scott, Porter, 85, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Pender County and Farmington, Mich., died Sunday, 
Aug. 17, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Riley's Creek Baptist 
Church.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Baker, Roderick Ray, 51, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street Chapel.

Coward, Clarence "Dink" Wesley, 91, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 
a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Crutchfield, Michelle, 45, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive.

Ervin, Elizabeth "Betsy," 43, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at home. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. 
Friday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive.

Haney, John Gilbert, 47, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northwood Cemetery, Southport. Andrews 
Mortuary, Market Street Chapel.

Hansley, Mildred, of 34 Browntown Road, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Christian Chapel No. 2 Missionary Baptist 
Church, Browntown community. Burial will be at Brown-Batts Cemetery, Browntown community. 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

King Sr., James, of 2118 Jefferson St., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Burial 
will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Quate, Virginia Groome Stanford, 76, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 

Robertson, Phyllis C., 90 died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.
 The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 

Watkins, George, of 2816 Morgan St., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at noon Friday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. 
Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

Wilson, Betty C., died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. The service will 
be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service.

Wilson, James Edward Cicero, of 7001 Carolina Beach Road, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 
home. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove First Born Holiness Church, 
6601 Carolina Beach Road. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel.



BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Day, Phyllis, 80, of Fox Street, SW, Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Arrangements by 
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Geisewite, Elizabeth Margaret Glaser, 90, of Mulberry Street, Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 1, 
2008. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Hargraves, Charles V., 84, of Carolina Shores Parkway, Carolina Shores, died Monday, Sept. 1, 
2008. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Nobles, Angela Kay, died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen 
Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Robinson, Alice G., of 221 Wolfridge Road, Leland, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James AME Zion Church, Old Town Creek Road, Leland. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Daniels Sr., Elgerivan, of 418 Hoover Road, Riegelwood, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 
Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Jenkins, Carolyn Denise Blanks, 42, of 430 W. Virgil St., Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, 
at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Living Word 
Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Campground Community Cemetery, Whiteville. Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Owens, Marcelene Axson, 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday 
at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Myrtle Green Cemetery, Tabor City.



DUPLIN COUNTY

Vines, Willie Bee, 82, of Teachey, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 
a.m. Friday at Island Creek AME Church, Rose Hil. Burial will be at Bryant family cemetery, Teachey. 
Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill.



PENDER county

Carpenter, Geneva Loftin, 80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 
Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Lewis, Clara, of 17 Invershield Road, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Brooklyn Hospital, 
Brooklyn, N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at Malloy Lewis Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Plumley, Ronald G., 59, of Rocky Point, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at home. Arrangements by 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Smith, Michael J., 46, of U.S. 117 South, Rocky Point, and Holly Shelter Road, Jacksonville, died 
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at 
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn 
Funeral Home, Burgaw.



ELSEWHERE

Barrett, Josh, 27, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Peacock's 
Columbus Memorial Park.

Blue Jr., Avener, 44, of 6 Tumlin Court, Durham, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Duke University 
Medical Center. Arrangments by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Hall, Ulysses, of Atlanta, formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Grady Hospital, 
Atlanta. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will 
be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

Long, Harris James, 63, of 5818 Middlesex Drive, formerly of Garland, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, 
at Sun City Center Hospice, Tampa, Fla. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Long 
Cemetery, Harrells. Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Ozier, Stewart Lee, 62, of Balls Mill Road, Midland, Va., died Monday, Sept. 1, at his home in 
Ocean Isle Beach. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Burial will be at Mintz Cemetery.

Pennick, Mary Rogers, of Charlotte, formerly of Wilmington, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2008, in 
Charlotte. The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at A. E. Grier and Sons Funeral Home, 2310 
Statesville Road, Charlotte.

Powell, Margaret, of 5432 N. Capital St., N.W. Washington, formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, 
Aug. 30, 2008, in Washington. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Scott, Porter, 85, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Pender County and Farmington, Mich., died

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 



NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Gregory, Wanda E. Walsh, 84, formerly of Gordon Lewis Drive, Winnabow, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 
2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery.

Haney, John Gilbert, 47, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northwood Cemetery, Southport. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street Chapel.

Hansley, Mildred, of 34 Browntown Road, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Christian Chapel No. 2 Missionary Baptist 
Church, Browntown community. Burial will be at Brown-Batts Cemetery, Browntown community. 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Liddicoat, Elizabeth Collins, 82, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at Oleander Memorial Garden's mausoleum chapel. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Meldrum Jr., John A., 82, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements will be announced by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Nagy, Joseph John, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Faith Fellowship, Atkinson. Andrews Mortuary,
 Valley Chapel.

Robertson, Phyllis C., 90, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Small, Marion, of 136 McQuillan Drive, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at New Hanover Regional
 Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Myrtle Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church. 
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Solomon, Nita Davidson, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery.

Watkins, George "Terry" Terrance, of 2816 Morgan St., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel.

Wilson, Betty C., died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. The service will be 
at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Wilson, James, of 7001 Carolina Beach Road, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
will be announced by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.



BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Carson, Susie Sellers, of Southport, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Arrangements will be announced 
by Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport.

Hargraves, Charles V., of Carolina Shores Parkway, died Monday at Loris Hospital. Arrangements 
will be announced by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Nobles, Angela Kay, died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at 
Goshen Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Robinson, Alice G., of 221 Wolfridge Road, Leland, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. 
Arrangements will be announced by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Williams, John Carl, 84, of Leland ,died Friday, August 29, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Elah Baptist Church, Leland. Burial will be at Nelson family cemetery. Coble Ward-
Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Daniels Sr., Elgerivan, of 418 Hoover Road, Riegelwood, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 
Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Frink, Renie Elliott, 91, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at home. The service will be at 
4 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Columbus Memorial 
Park, Whiteville. 

Jones, Charlie B., 56, of Whiteville, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home. A memorial service will 
be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

Ray, Royce Jerome, of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare 
System. Arrangements will be announced by McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.



PENDER

Plumley, Ronald G., 59, of Rocky Point, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at home. Arrangements will 
be announced by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.





ELSEWHERE

Barrett, Josh, 28, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. 
Arrangements will be announced by Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Hall, Ulysses, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Grady 
Hospital, Atlanta. Arrangements will be announced by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Ozier, Stewart, 62, of Warrenton, Va., and Ocean Isle Beach, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at 
Brunswick Community Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte.

Pennick, Mary Rogers, of Charlotte, formerly of Wilmington, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2008, in 
Charlotte. The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at A. E. Grier and Sons Funeral Home, 2310 
Statesville Road, Charlotte.

Powell, Margaret, of 5432 N. Capital St., N.W. Washington, formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, 
Aug. 30, 2008, in Washington. Arrangements will be announced by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/2/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Elkins, Tina C., 82, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Monday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel.

Gregory, Wanda E. Walsh 84, formerly of Gordon Lewis Drive, Winnabow, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 
2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery.

Hansley, Mildred, of 34 Browntown Road, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Christian Chapel No. 2 Missionary Baptist 
Church, Browntown community. Burial will be at Brown-Batts cemetery, Browntown community. 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

King, James H., of 2118 Jefferson St., died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Arrangements will be announced by Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Liddicoat, Elizabeth Collins, 82, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at Oleander Memorial Garden's mausoleum chapel. Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.

Meldrum Jr., John A., 82, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements will be announced by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Nagy, Joseph John, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Faith Fellowship, Atkinson. Andrews Mortuary, 
Valley Chapel.

Powell, Margaret of 5432 N. Capital St., NW Washington, DC, and formerly of Wilmington, died 
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 in Washington. Arrangements will be announced by John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.

Robertson, Phyllis C., 90, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Small, Marion, of 136 McQuillian Drive, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Myrtle Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church. 
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Solomon, Nita Davidson, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery.

Trachtenberg, Edith, 91, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. A private memorial service will be held at 
a later date. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel 



BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Becker, Robert "Bob," of Southport, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. A memorial service will be at 
11 a.m. Monday at St. James Chapel. Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport.

Nobles, Angela Kay, died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen 
Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Smith, Howard Kirby, 71, of Leland, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. Burial will be private. Andrews 
Mortuary, Valley Chapel.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Frink, Renie Elliott, 91, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at home. The service will be at 
4 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be at Columbus Memorial Park, Whiteville. 
Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.

Garland, Kenneth E., 63, of Whiteville, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Monday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Jones, Charlie B., 56, of Whiteville, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home. A memorial service will 
be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.



DUPLIN COUNTY

Lanier, Glendora Lanier, 94, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at her daughter's home. The funeral will 
be at 7 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Jeff Lanier Cemetery, Beulaville.

Tatum, Nina A., 49, of Rose Hill, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11
 a.m. Tuesday at Ward's Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be at McNeil Cemetery, Herring Road, 
Rose Hill. Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill.



Free notices are published daily in the Star-News. For rate information on paid Death Notices, 
call 343-2325. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/1/2008 

 

Deegan, Neil Richard* 


SOUTHPORT -- Mr. Neil Richard Deegan, 63 of Southport died Friday at his home.

Neil retired from Steamfitters Local 638. He had fond memories of his time with his fellow fitters 
and was particularly proud of his involvement in the construction of the World Trade Center's Twin 
Towers. He was an avid lover of music who enjoyed playing his guitar and singing a tune with good 
friends. Neil was an active father who coached his son's soccer teams, played golf, and skied 
locations around the world. On Sunday afternoon, he would retire to the couch to root on his 
beloved New York football Giants. 

He is survived by his wife Karen; three sons, Kevin, Eric and Neil; five grandchildren, Kelly, Eric, 
Ryan, Brett and Jamie; a brother, Timothy Deegan ; two sisters, Jane Bauernfeind and Maria 
Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be Monday September 22, 2008 at 4pm at the chapel of Peacock-Newnam 
& White Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 2-4 Monday afternoon at the funeral 
home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th Street, 
Wilmington, NC 28401

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/21/2008 




Devane, Gloria Robinson 


61, of Bridgeport, Conn., formerly of Ivanhoe, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Yale New Haven 
Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Royal Chapel Baptist Church, Harrells. Burial 
will be in Newkirk family cemetery, Willard. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 

 

Dillahunt, James Roy 


60, of Silverdalae, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at 
TROG Headquarters. Burial will be at White Family Cemetery. Saunders Funeral Home, Jacksonville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/26/2008 


Dixon, Christopher 


of 812-J St. Andrews Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at noon 
Monday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral 
Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/11/2008 





Dobson, Melton "Mel"* 


MELTON "MEL" DOBSON

Melton Baxter Dobson, 75, of Wilmington, died September 1, 2008, at Davis Health Care Center.

Mel was born September 4, 1932, in Concord, NC, son of the late John T. Dobson and Ola Lee 
Harris Dobson. A sister, Retha Smith, and a brother, Gerald Dobson, preceded him in death.

Mr. Dobson served his country in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division during the Korean War. 
He graduated from Catawba College in 1961 and was employed as an accountant comptroller and 
was a past president of Glosson Motor Lines. Mel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, 
brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Lomax Dobson; son, James Melton Dobson and wife, 
Nicole, of Apex, NC; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Virginia Walters and Delores Smith.

A memorial service will be 3:30pm Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Champions Assisted Living, 
1007 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street, 
Wilmington, NC 28401.

A Market Street Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 




Dorsett, LaRue Williamson 


80, of Clarkton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at White Plains Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at the 
church cemetery. Bladen Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Drose, Samuel L. "Pete"* 


Samuel L. "Pete" Drose, 74, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Kingstree, SC, March 8, 1934, son of the late Jasper Drose and Fannie Maye Drose.

Mr. Drose had been employed with Progress Energy (CP&L) for twenty-six years. He was a very 
active member of Seagate Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and deacon. He 
loved to hunt and fish and was a member of Monks Branch Hunting Club.

Surviving is his wife of fifty-two years, Gloria McKay Drose; a son, Arden Drose (Lisa) of Mooresville, 
NC; a daughter, Kay West (Zeb) of Castle Hayne, NC; four grandchildren, Ashley Marx (Joe), 
Courtney West, Alex Drose, and Evan Drose; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Hailey, and Talon; 
a brother, Bill Drose (Ann) of Marion, SC; and a sister, Bertha Mae McCaskill (Lyde) of Sumter, SC. 
A great-grandson, McKay preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2008, at 
Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel with the Rev. Dondi Pace officiating. Interment will follow in Oleander 
Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Sidney Daniels, Jamie Adams, Harold Miller, Martin Stubbs, Cran Bishop, and 
Hoyt Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street, 
Wilmington, NC, 28403, or Seagate Baptist Church, 6115 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Drye, Shannon Bernard 


died at home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Duncan, Roger Dale 


58, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beaverdam Freewill 
Baptist Church. Burial at Hinson Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Duncan, Wayne 


64, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Loris Healthcare. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday 
at Inman Chapel. Entombment will be at Twin City Mausoleum, Loris, S.C. Inman Funeral Home, 
Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Echerd, Jane “Janie,” H. 


45, of 105 James T. West Drive, Teachey, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
by Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Edward, Daniel "Danny"* 

SOUTHPORT -- Daniel "Danny" Edward (Joseph) Campanello, Jr. died Tuesday September 16, 
2008. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on June 19, 1951. He went Home to the Lord on 
September 16, 2008.

He had been many things in his life, a great Chef, Construction, remodeling worker, managed 
and co-owned a frame shop, cooked and waited tables at the family's Campanello's Restaurant 
in Cincinnati and was a Home Health Technician.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Mae Keating; his brother Joseph Vincent, (Josann), 
Bruce Campanello, Anthony Campanello (Laura), Nikk Keating; sister Mary Ann Campanello, 
and his baby sister Marjorie "Maggie" Marie Campanello; a son, Steve Steele (Jessica); 
granddaughter, Sadie; daughters, Sherry Priami (Tom); granddaughter, Portia; grandson, Luca; 
Angela Campanello; grandson's Nathaniel, Zachary; granddaughter Hailey; and another 
granddaughter due next month. Plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death 
by his father, Daniel Edward Campanello, Sr. and sister Barbara Keating. 

In the past six weeks of Danny's last life struggle, he had renewed and strengthen his faith in 
God. The Sunday before he went home, He went back to the Joy Assembly of God, and enjoyed 
a wonderful service of beautiful music and pray with Pastor Bill and his common law wife, Lisa. 
Danny had many friends, some of whom he just met, who loved him. He will be missed. 
(www.coralmedical.com) 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday evening at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral 
Service. 

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Edwards, Mary Lou* 


MARY LOU EDWARDS

Mary Lou Edwards of Village Road, Shallotte, died Monday, September 15, 2008. She was 
born in Brunswick County on January 18, 1933, a daughter of the late Raleigh C. and Lucille 
Chadwick Dixon. She was a retired dietician with Northeast Medical Center, Humble, Texas.

Surviving are her husband Jimmy Edwards; two sons, William Earl Todd and wife Wanda of 
Shallotte and James D. Edwards and wife Lisa of Lafayette, TN; two brothers, The Rev. R.C. 
Dixon and wife Tuddie and Tommy Dixon and wife Cindy, all of Varnamtown; two grandchildren, 
Allen Todd and Amy Fulford and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Fulford and Kaitlyn Fulford.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte, by The Rev. Larry Milliken and Hospice Chaplain Vernon Adam. 
Burial will be in Brunswick Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, September 17, at the funeral home.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 



Elliott Jr., Timothy Langley 


39, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Memorial service will be held Saturday in High Point. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 


Elliott, Valerie Cannassa 


27, of Wilmington, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will 
be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 Carolina Beach Road. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/7/2008 




Ellis, John R. 


WILMINGTON -- Mr. John Robert Ellis, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008. 
He was the son Claude W. and Stephanie Bachar Ellis and was preceded in death by his father 
and one brother; Charles W. Ellis. 

Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife; Lessie Yopp Ellis, sons; John R. Ellis, II, Jack L. Ellis and wife Clairissa, 
James Eury of Rocky Point, NC, daughters; Stephanie Ellis Daniels and husband Michael, of 
Rogers, AR, Kimberly Figueroa of Wilmington, NC, Emily Stout and husband Victor, of Michigan, 
one sister; Patricia I. Ellis of Pittsboro, NC, and nine grandchildren; Elizabeth, Matthew, Amanda, 
Brittney, Austin, Steven, BJ, Timothy, and Junior, also numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ellis was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of The American Legion, and an avid 
NASCAR fan. A wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John will be greatly 
missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.

The family received friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, September 12, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith 
Oleander Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2008, also 
at Coble Ward-Smith Oleander Chapel, with interment to follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Tributes and condolences may be offered to the family at www.mem.com.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 



Ernst, Josephine Marie* 


Josephine Marie Ernst, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died on 
September 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, surrounded by loving family, after 
a heroic battle with cancer.

Jo was born in NYC on January 18, 1924, daughter of Fernand Spagna and Genevieve Nuzziola 
Spagna. She graduated from Christopher Columbus H.S. in 1942. Jo worked as a page for CBS 
and the foreign trades division of Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. On June 4, 1949, she married 
Robert Ernst. The couple raised three children in New York and Connecticut. During this time 
Jo worked as president of Ernst Stair Fabricators, Inc. A devout Catholic, Jo took great pleasure 
in helping the elderly, handicapped children and many volunteer organizations that provide comfort 
and hospitality to others. 

In 1995, Jo and Bob moved to Wilmington, NC, where they became active members of St. Mark's
 Catholic Church and she joined the Columbiettes. She served as State Advocate of the 
Columbiettes from 2002-2004. In 2001 and 2003 she was recognized as Columbiette of the Year 
of her local chapter for "outstanding dedication and service." Jo also volunteered at Wilmington's 
Railroad Museum. Jo dedicated most of her time to her close-knit family and extensive network 
of friends. Her boundless energy, infinite generosity, compassionate nature and welcoming heart 
will truly be missed every day by those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Jo is survived by her husband Bob, her children Robert and wife Susan of Wilmington, Stephen 
and wife Cathy of Stamford, CT, and Lisa Trefry of Sudbury, MA; grandchildren Amanda, Joseph
 and William Ernst, and Meghan, Matthew and Brooke Trefry. She is also survived by her sister 
Genevieve Corton; brothers Neil Spagna and Gregory Spagna; and many nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends in whose hearts she held a special place. Jo was predeceased by her 
parents, sisters Santa Jensen and Norma Whitby. The family wishes to thank all the nurses 
at NHRMC for the wonderful care they provided.

A memorial service and celebration of Jo's life will be held at St. Mark's RC Church, 1011 
Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC on September 20, 2008, at 1:30. In lieu of flowers donations
 may be made in Josephine's name to Stand Up To Cancer at standup2cancer.org.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Hampstead Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 



Ervin, Elizabeth 


43, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 




Evans, Edward Dean "Buddy"* 


Edward "Buddy" Dean Evans, 53, of Spiers Circle, Bonneau, SC died Wednesday, September 
24, 2008 in the Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC.

Mr. Evans was born March 3, 1956 in Brunswick County, NC to Muriel Cumbee Evans and the 
late George Henry Evans.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister Darlene Dangerfield, husband Jimmy, of 
Bonneau, SC; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Brunswick 
Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by The Reverend Leo Cannon and The Reverend Leroy Smith. 
Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 26, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral
 home.

Casketbearers will be Robert Lancaster, Jamie Dangerfield, Doug Evans, Jean Paul Marshburn, 
Bennie Ward, and Gregory Sellers.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 



Evans, Elder 


88, of Nakina, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Palmyra Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at Myrtle Head Baptist Church Cemetery, Ash. Peacock Funeral Home, 
Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Evans, Mary Kathryn Best 


85 of 48 Northwood Drive, formerly of Clinton, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mathis Cemetery, 
Turkey Highway, Clinton. Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home, Clinton. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/14/2008 



Ezzell, Rudolph 


63, of Whiteville, formerly of Franklin, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
by Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Faulk, Stanley Randall* 


Stanley Randall Faulk, 57 of colonial Landing Drive, Bolivia, died Monday September 22, 2008. 
He was a son of the late James Randall and Vesta Mae Stanley Faulk. He was owner of Stanley 
Faulk Builders. 

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Candy" Faulk; sons, Jimmy Randall Faulk and Jonathan Shane 
Faulk, both of Calabash; daughters, Melinda Faulk Robinson and husband Jimmy of Supply and 
Heidi Demily Faulk of North Myrtle Beach; brothers, Ronnie Dale Faulk of Calabash and Gregory 
Kent Faulk of Ocean Isle Beach; sisters, LeDane Faulk Callahan of Calabash and Amber Yvette 
Faulk of Columbia, SC; and five grandchildren, Ethan, Lilly, Fisher, Landan, and Shay. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, September 26, 2008 at Beach Assembly 
of God Church by The Rev. John Chase. Interment will be in Whispering Pines Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Thursday, September 25th, at the funeral home.

Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.



Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 


Faulk, Stanley Randall 


57, of Colonial Landing Drive, Bolivia, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 
a.m. Friday at Beach Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Whispering Pines Cemetery. 
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/26/2008 



Fennell, Maggie 


87, of 635 Sanders St., Clinton, formerly of Harrells, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Southwood 
Nursing Center, Clinton. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Fennell, Milton 


72, of 2105 N.C. 53 East, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept.27, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Burgaw Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Ferguson, Pauline Mable 


86, of Shallotte, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 
Shallotte Church of Christ. Burial will be at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Little River, 
S.C. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Finch Sr., Ernest Eugene

Ernest Eugene Finch, Sr., has gone to be with his Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, 
September 16, 2008.

Ernie was born October 17, 1934, and grew up in Omak, Washington. He was preceded in death 
by his parents, Francis Edward Finch and Ethel Edwards Finch and his brother, Thomas E. Finch.

Ernie was a pioneer in the field of hairstyling as well as hair replacement in the Wilmington area. 
He established the family business of "Ernie's Hair Care" over 50 years ago. He was an 
accomplished teacher in this field and judged hairstyling competitions and performed as a platform
 artist in many states including NY and California. He was the President of the local Barbers 
Association, President of the State and 3rd Vice President of the National Association of Master 
Barbers and Stylists. In 1974, Ernie was Barber of the year and was one of the winning members 
of the US Olympic Hairstyling team. 

Ernie was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Wilmington. He served in the US Marine 
Corp from 1951 to 1953 as a forward observer for artillery and was a member of the US Coast 
Guard Auxillary 5th District, Southern Region.

He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Hatchell Finch, his dedicated and 
loving daughter Pam Finch Myrick and granddaughters Samantha and Amanda and her husband, 
John, who loved their grandfather dearly, and a son Ernie Finch, Jr. 

Aside from being a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ernie was loved by 
many relatives and friends and he brought much talent, joy, and happiness into their lives. He 
loved to be around people and had a sense of humor that was unmatched. He was loved by all 
and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

The family will greet friends from 1 until 2 PM, prior to the service.

The funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Andrews Market 
Street Chapel with Rev. Marion Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park with Military Honors.

Pallbearers will be: Eddie Enscoe, Maurice Rivenbark, Johnny Lanier, Bobby Williams, Earl 
Rouse, Frank McNeil, Bill Demilio, and Clarence Alford. Honorary pallbearers will be: Norman 
Hatchell, James Brown, and Larry Clemmons.

The family would like to extend their special thanks to the late Rev. Graham Reynolds and his
 wife, Connie, for the love and support they gave to Ernie especially during the last years of his 
life.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 
66675-8517

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Flanagan, Elaine Englett 


ELAINE ENGLETT FLANAGAN

September 3, 1965 - September 11, 2008

Sadly on September 11, 2008, we lost our very dear, Elaine. Elaine is survived by her husband, 
Chris and her sons Ben and Ryan, all of Wilmington; her mother, Ginger of New Bern; her sisters 
Brenda, Vicki and Debbie and brother-in-law, Chris; her nephews Jake and Michael and her niece 
Allison. She is also survived by her husband's family including his father, Larry; sisters and brothers, 
LeeAnne, Kathy, Jeannie, Eileen, Jim, Rob and George and many, many wonderful nieces and 
nephews. Elaine was preceded in her death by her father, Glenn and her mother-in-law, Jean. 
Elaine has numerous friends and colleagues and we know she holds a special place in each of 
your hearts. We were each blessed to have her in our lives.

Elaine was born on September 3, 1965 at Cherry Point Naval Hospital . She traveled and lived in 
many different states until her military family arrived and retired in eastern North Carolina . Elaine 
was one of four daughters, and by far, the entertainer of the group.

Elaine graduated from Havelock High School in 1983 and received her Bachelor's of Education 
degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington .. She first taught in the Craven County 
school system and then in the New Hanover County school system at Wrightsboro Elementary 
School where she and Chris settled and currently live.

Elaine loved to be around people and she had the kindest soul and a sense of humor that matched
 no other which is evident by the abundant amount of friends she has. 

Elaine had many loves from teaching, to helping those in need, to a love of nature, animals, and 
the ocean, but she most loved her husband and children and her family and friends. Whenever 
she entered the room, we knew laughter was eminent. She made everyone feel special and loved. 

We love her dearly, even though we sisters know she was our mother's favorite daughter. We will 
miss her until we meet again, but will hold her spirit with us forever. Thank you Elaine, for all you 
have given and taught us. We are so proud of you. 

Services will be held at 3:30 pm Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Cotten Funeral Home. Visitation 
will be from 2:00 to 3:30 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/14/2008 




Flynn, Ulah Margurite* 


MCCORMICK, SC - Mrs. Ulah Margurite Flynn Atkinson, 88, devoted wife of the late C/WO Luther 
Delmus Atkinson, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Savannah Heights 
Living Center in McCormick, SC.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2008,at Platt's Funeral Home 
Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Dr. Michael Ruffin officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial 
Park.

Mrs. Atkinson, a native of Pender County, NC, daughter of the late George Franklin Flynn and Alice 
Elizabeth Moore Flynn, had made her home in Augusta, GA for most of her adult life, meshed with 
military relocations in the early years of her marriage. She was deeply devoted to being a homemaker, 
a wonderful mother to her children, and a loving wife to her husband. She loved to help others, young
 and old, in any way she could. She was a member of The Hill Baptist Church, belonged to the Faith 
Seekers Sunday School Class, the Flossie Joiner WMU Circle, and had taught Sunday School and 
Training Union. Mrs. Atkinson was a Den Mother of Cub Scouts and a Brownie Scout leader for many 
years. She retired from Andress Nursing Home as an Occupational Therapist. She was also a member
 of The Eastern Star in Augusta. The family would like to thank the staff of Savannah Heights Living 
Center for the years of loving and compassionate care they showed on Mrs. Atkinson. A very special 
Thank You to the members of The Hill Baptist Church family who never forgot her !

Survivors include her daughter, Margurite (Peggy) Atkinson Gilmore and her husband Forrest C. 
Gilmore of McCormick, SC; her "Chosen" daughter, Truellen Wallace Baker and her husband Victor
 Harold Baker, Jr. of Augusta, GA; one daughter in law, Marcia Hope Goodman Atkinson of Lenexia, 
KS; four sisters, Beulah Blake of Riegelwood, NC, Melba Lennon of Bolton, NC, Letha Huffman and 
her husband Bob of Clemons, NC, and Alice Boykin of Camden, SC; two sisters in law, Catherine 
Flynn of Riegelwood, NC, and Helene Flynn of Delco, NC; two brothers, Miles Flynn and his wife 
Mary of Riegelwood, NC, and Floyd Flynn and his wife, Ila Mae of Reigelwood, NC; 3 grandsons, 
William Luther Atkinson of Buffalo, MI, John Spencer Atkinson of St. Petersburg, FL, and Forrest 
Gregory Gilmore and his wife Melissa of Chevy Chase, MD; two "Chosen" grandchildren, Victor 
Baker, III and his wife Jennifer of Augusta, GA, and Julia Baker Huster and her husband Steve of 
Newnan, GA; six great-grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Gilmore, Alec Gregory Gilmore, and Jack 
Hilton Gilmore all of Lawrenceville, GA, Apple Melissa Gilmore, Henry Forrest Gilmore, and Holiday 
Melissa Gilmore all of Chevy Chase, MD. She loved and delighted in 27 nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Atkinson was preceded in death by three sons, Infants Franklin Jones Atkinson and Luther D. 
Atkinson, Jr., and Robert "Bob" Jerry Atkinson; one infant sister, Lela Flynn; and two brothers, 
Curtis Flynn and Charles Flynn

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Faith Seekers Sunday School Class.

The family will receive friends the day of the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Platt's Funeral Home 
Crawford Avenue Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 2165 Kings Way, 
Augusta, GA 30907-4497. 

Please sign the guestbook and send condolences to www.plattsfuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 




Fowler, Annie Mae 


88, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Inman Funeral Home. 
Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 



Fowler, Catherine D. Cashwell* 


CATHERINE D. CASHWELL FOWLER

Catherine D. Cashwell Fowler, 81, of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, died on September 2, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Catherine was born July 7, 1927, in Hope Mills, NC, daughter of the late Daniel Murphy and 
Kate Jordan Cashwell. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, James Cecil Cashwell, 
Sr. and Lynwood Murphy Cashwell and a sister, Myrtle Cashwell Sears.

She retired from nursing at McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI, in 1985. She also worked in Real 
Estate and Tax Preparation. She was a NASCAR and Carolina Panthers fan. She was 
accomplished at cooking, knitting and crocheting. She moved to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, 
in 1990.

She is survived by nephews Michael James Cashwell, and James Cecil Cashwell, Jr., both of 
Gastonia, NC, Bruce L. Avant and William J. Sears, both of Statesboro, GA; nieces Judith 
Jackson-Malina, Virginia Cashwell Dill and Teresa Cashwell of Gastonia, NC, and Linda S. 
Taylor of Pooler, GA. Many loving nieces and nephews from her former marriage, along with 
special friends from Boiling Spring Lakes, Sunset Harbor and Leland,

A graveside service and burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, 
at Parkton cemetery in Parkton, Mr. Rev. Tom Hays will officiate.

Arrangements are by Hamilton-Porter Funeral Home in Hope Mills, NC.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Frederick* 


FREDERICK

NEWTON DAY, III

Frederick N. Day, III, age 86, of Wilmington passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008.

Fred was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on November 5, 1921, to the late Frederick N. Day, Jr. 
and Mary Carver Day. Remembered is his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Day who passed away in 
1975.

Fred was a life long active member of Temple Baptist Church where he served the church in 
many ways and served on the Board of Deacons. Fred was a 1941 graduate of New Hanover 
High School where he played football and was named "Most Valuable Player" his senior year. 
He attended Mars Hill College and was a proud veteran of the US Army serving during WW II. 

Fred was a professional insurance agent for over 30 years representing Metropolitan Life and 
Shenandoah Life insurance companies. He was a member of the National Association of Life 
Underwriters and was former president of the Wilmington Association of Life Underwriters.

Fred is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Bell Day; two sons, Frederick Newton Day, IV 
and wife Patsy of Raleigh and Robert Bailey Day of Wilmington; grandchildren, Lara Day Brooks 
and husband Kenny of Wallace, Jennifer Day Dodd and husband Steve of Hampstead, Melissa 
Day Hester and husband Scotty of Princeton, and Frederick Noel Day and wife Kim of Raleigh; 
great-grandchildren, Madelyn Elizabeth Day, Katherine Ann Day, Grace Elizabeth Dodd, and 
William Kenneth Brooks, III.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Andrews Mortuary 1617 Market St., 
Wilmington. 

A celebration of life ceremony will be held 10 am Friday, September 5, 2008 at Temple Baptist 
Church. There will be a private family burial in Oleander Memorial Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St. 
Wilmington, NC 28403 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center, 1406 Physicians Drive 
Wilmington, NC 28401.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the Doctors and staff at the Hospice Care 
Center for the kind and gentle care they provided.

A Market Street Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Freeman, Lula Virginia 


94, of Bolton, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake Waccamaw. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at The New Townsend Temple First Born Church, 273 Smith Lane, 
Bolton. Burial will be at Restwell Cemetery No. 1. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Funderburk, Joseph Franklin 


50, of Cerro Gordo, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Burial will be at Blackwell Cemetery, Cerro Gordo. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Fussell, Louise W.* 


LOUISE W. FUSSELL

ROSE HILL -- Louise Whitfield Fussell, age 95, was called home to be with her Lord on Monday 
morning, September 8th, at Kenansville Health and Rehab Center In Kenansville, NC.

She was born on March 25, 1913, in Clinton, NC, to the late William Marshall and Lela Lee Whitfield.
 She graduated from Clinton High School where she was salutatorian of her senior class and attended 
Flora Macdonald College and Appalachian State Teachers College. After moving to Rose Hill to teach, 
she met and in 1939 married her husband, William Henry (Bill) Fussell, who preceded her in death.

Her life was a testament to her faith In Jesus Christ. She was a faithful member of Rose Hill United 
Methodist Church.

Her obedience to her God was the driving force in her life. She loved to share God's Word and often 
taught mission studies. She first taught the Young Adult Class and then the Susannah Wesley 
Sunday school class for many years. She sang in the choir, served in many capacities in the 
United Methodist Women, was on the administrative council, and made the best chocolate delight 
served at church dinners. A life membership pin was presented to her by her fellow United Methodist 
Women.

Mrs. Fussell was a past president and past Club Woman of the Year In the Rose Hill Woman's 
Club. She also served as secretary of the local club and had been a state chairman in the library 
division. Her devotion to the citizens of Rose Hill to maintain a library was undaunted. She 
volunteered countless hours as librarian and worked tirelessly along with other Woman's Club 
members to get the tiny library moved from the Rose Hill Community Building to a larger, more 
modern facility In the old Waccamaw Bank building. Then her dream was to have the beautiful 
library that Rose Hill now has at Keith Hinson Park. She served for many years as the chairperson 
of the Rose Hill Community Library Board and the Duplin County Library Board. The Woman's Club 
sponsored her in 1960 in a contest to select North Carolina's Teacher of the Year.

Active in other community affairs, Mrs. Fussell organized a Girl Scout troop in Rose Hill and 
served as leader for a number of years.

Teaching children was her passion. She taught at Herring School in Sampson County, Rose Hill 
Elementary and Chinquapin Elementary in Duplin County. To help a child learn and master new 
concepts drove her to remain in the classroom for 32 years. In 1955 she was invited to become 
a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national honor society for women educators.

Mrs. Fussell is survived by a daughter, Marsha Fussell Whaley; two granddaughters, DeAnne 
Whaley Batchelor and husband, Andy, and Shannon Whaley Casteen and husband Craig; three 
great-grandsons, Whaley Craig Casteen, Nathan Joseph Casteen and Harley Dean Batchelor of 
Rose Hill; one brother, Owen Hampton Whitfield and wife, both of Charlotte; two sisters-in-law, 
Elizabeth Fussed Lanier and Margaret Ward Fussell of Wilmington; and many nieces, nephews, 
great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Norman Dean Whaley; her siblings, Milton Edison 
Whitfield, Fitzhugh Nathan Whitfield, and William Franklin Whitfield.

A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Rose Hill United 
Methodist Church, 314 East Church Street, Rose Hill. Dr. Reginald Ponder will be the officiating 
pastor. Burial will follow at the Fussell Family Cemetery on Wellstown Road in Rose Hill. The 
family will receive friends at home, 214 North Herring Street, Rose Hill.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Susannah Wesley Sunday school class and the 
Rose Hill Woman's Club.

Memorials may be made to the Rose Hill Library Fund, PO Box 280, Rose Hill, NC 28458 or to 
Rock Fish Meadows, PO Box 100, Rose Hill, NC 28458.

Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/9/2008 


Fussell, Louise Whitfield 


95, of 214 N. Herring St., Rose Hill, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Kenansville Health and Rehab 
Center, Kenansville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rose Hill United Methodist Church. 
Burial will be at Fussell Cemetery. Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Galligan, Pat Shannon* 


PAT SHANNON GALLIGAN

Pat Shannon Galligan, 76, of Swansboro, died at his home after a brief illness on September 11, 2008. 
Pat was born December 17, 1931, in San Bernardino, California, to the late Thomas Edward Galligan 
and late Rose Marie Shannon Galligan. 

Pat graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1954 and was commissioned an officer in the 
United States Marine Corps until his retirement in 1974 with the rank of Major. His service included 
a tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam for which he was awarded The Bronze Star for valor. He 
earned numerous other campaign and service commendations. Pat was very active in the community
 belonging to many organizations such as: The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs, 
Onslow Association of Retired Officers, Military Officers Association of America, Onslow Memorial 
Hospital Board, and Jacksonville Board of Realtors. "Mr. G" was owner and broker of Jacksonville's 
first Century 21 Real Estate office: Jacksonville Realty and Shannon Realty, owner of Cash-A-Check, 
Atwork Personnel and other businesses. Pat was very cogent in his outlook on politics and health. 
As someone said, "If there is voting in heaven he will be the first in line." Pat was relentless in his
 'If it is to be, it is up to me' and 'you choose the life you want to live' attitude mentoring this to his 
family, friends and all that would listen. Pat was a great dad.

He was survived by his wife Jane Galligan; two daughters, Sallie Galligan Rosa, her husband Lt. 
Col. Frank Rosa, USMC (Ret.) of Va., and Dr. Gail Galligan of Wilmington, NC; two stepdaughters, 
Cindy Collette, her husband Blair Collette of Raleigh, Katherine Sparrow of Wilmington, NC; and 
three granddaughters, Julia, Emily, and Abigail Rosa; and his best friends, Kevin and Pat Toomey 
of Cedar Point, NC.

Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Coastal 
Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville with the Rev. Donald Baribeau officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors, in care of Hope for the Warriors, 
3212 Seth Williams Blvd., Camp Lejeune, NC 28547 or Continuum Home Care and Hospice, 3391 
Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546.

Arrangements are made by Jones Funeral Home. 
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/18/2008 


Galphin, Mary L.* 


MARY L. GALPHIN

Mary L. Galphin, 80 of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 after a long illness. 
The Pamlico County, NC native had lived most of her life in Wilmington, N. C. She was a retired 
librarian with the New Hanover County N.C. School System, and was a member of the Winter Park 
Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. She was predeceased by her parents; Richard and Margaret 
Galphin and a brother; Robert J. Galphin.

Survivors are 2 brothers; Richard and Carolyn Galphin of Jesup, Ga. and George and Judy Galphin 
of Alpharetta, Ga., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Rinehart & Sons Funeral Home of Jesup, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 


Gautier-Smeilus, Tristan Michael 


infant, died Saturday Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The service will be
 private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 



Geisewite, Elizabeth Margaret Glaser 


90, of Mulberry Street, Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral 
Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Gibbs, Nancy Walton 


of Shallotte, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Loris Community Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at Open Door Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mintz Cemetery. Peacock-Newnam & 
White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Giffin, Douglas 


of Southport died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. A memorial services will be in New York. Peacock-
Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Gillie, Janet Moore 


90, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 



Gillie, Janet Moore 


of Davis Health Care Center, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith
 Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Glennon, Rita Jane 


56, of Carolina Beach, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. Services will be private. Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 



Goldman, Edward C. "Ed"* 


EDWARD "ED" C. GOLDMAN

Edward "Ed" Cohen Goldman, 77, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at St. Andrew's 
On-the-Sound Episcopal Church led by The Rev. Richard G. Elliott.

A reception will be held in the church parish hall after the service.

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 


Goldman, Edward C. "Ed"* 


EDWARD "ED" C. GOLDMAN

Edward "Ed" Cohen Goldman, 77, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late 
George B. and Ethel C. Goldman.

Mr. Goldman graduated from Philadelphia's Central High School in 1949 (class of 191) before 
attending Dickinson College, where he received B.A. and J.D. degrees. Ed also practiced law in 
Philadelphia and was admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of 
Pennsylvania. He was formerly president of H. Goldman & Sons, Inc., a Philadelphia paper 
company. Mr. Goldman was a veteran of the United States Army.

In retirement Ed was a volunteer of the Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association (GALA), a tutor 
for Junior Achievement of the Cape Fear Region, and a dedicated citizen whose letters to the editor 
appeared regularly in this paper. He was also chairman of Covenants and Security committee in his 
community in Landfall. He was an avid golfer and tennis player.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Jacqueline O'Neill Goldman, children, Diane Goldman of Bethesda, 
MD, Cynthia (Robin) Mulholland of Harrisburg, PA, Paula (Neil) Best of Metuchen, NJ, Kristina 
(William) Richmond of Franklin, NC, Erik (Shelly) Ginkinger of Fort Myers, FL, George (Tobi) 
Goldman of Morris Township, NJ, and Peter (Aliya Ali) Ginkinger of Elkins Park, PA. He is also 
survived by grandchildren, Jim Lang, Lake, Halle, Samantha, Lauren, Simi, Zachary, Tariq, and Kadin.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at St. Andrew's On-
the-Sound Episcopal Church led by The Rev. Richard G. Elliott.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews On-the-Sound Episcopal 
Church, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 

 

Goldman, Edward “Ed” C. 


died Monday, Sept. 1 2008. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's On-the-
Sound Episcopal Church. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Gore, Betty 


70, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The service will 
be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 





Gore, Lishus Rufus 


51, of 2407 Acres Road, Leland, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 1p.m. Friday at Mt. Calvery No. 2, Little River, S.C. Burial will be at 
the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 


Grant, Henry C.* 


HENRY C. GRANT

Henry C. Grant of Wilmington, NC, died at his home on September 22, 2008 after a long period of 
declining health.

Born in Green County, NC on November 12, 1930, the son of the late John and Ruth Cole Grant.

After honorably serving his country in the U.S. Army, Henry began a thirty-two and a half year career 
with E.I. DuPont-sixteen years in Kinston, NC and sixteen and a half years at the Cape Fear Plant. 
After retiring from DuPont, he later worked for Farmer's Supply for ten years until failing health forced 
him to retire.

Henry was of the Roman Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie; a daughter, 
Vickie; her husband Michael Chenault; their daughter, Charlotte Rose; Michael's two sons, Matthew 
and Mark; a grandson, Joseph, whom Henry raised; a son, Tony and his wife, Misty; their two 
children, Alexis and Austin; and a daughter, Stacie. Survivors also include two brothers, three sisters,
and numerous nieces and nephews,

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. In honoring Henry's wishes there will be no memorial service.

Many thanks and much love to all the doctors and nurses who have cared for Henry. A special thanks 
to Dr. James McCabe, Dr. Robert Moore, and Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

In Henry's many years of life, he was very instrumental in helping new gardeners get their vegetable 
and flower gardens started, and helping solve problems for experienced gardeners. In lieu of flowers, 
and to celebrate and honor his life, please plant a flower in his memory.

"Night, night and God bless my darling"

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 
   
  


Grant, Henry Curtis 


77, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 
 
 

Grohman, Michael Gerhardt* 


MICHAEL GERHARDT GROHMAN

Michael Gerhardt Grohman, 55, of Wilmington, NC, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, 
September 14, 2008.

He was born on April 6, 1953, in Fayetteville, NC, the son of Catherine Grohman of Wilmington and 
the late H. G. Grohman.

Mike started working at WGNI as a DJ when he was 16 years old. He has been employed at Corning 
since 1986. Mike had a great love of music and played drums all of his life. He loved his walks on the 
beach with his beloved Roxy.

Left to treasure his memory in addition to his mother are his daughters, Angela Ricker of Leland, 
NC and her husband Brian, and Tracie Carlile of Raleigh, NC and her husband Wesley; their mother, 
Vickie Caron; three grandchildren, Candice and Joshua Carlile and Victoria Ricker; his brother, Paul 
Grohman of Charlotte, NC; his two sisters, Emily Hammonds and Cathy Grohman, both of 
Wilmington, NC.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel and other times at the residence of Catherine Grohman, 6622 Myrtle Grove Road, 
Wilmington.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian 
Church by Rev. Dan Sonnenburg. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Michaels memory to Memorial and Honor Program, 
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/16/2008 


Gurganus, Martha Elizabeth* 


Martha Elizabeth Gurganus, 67, of Calabash, died Monday, September 15, 2008. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Edna Beck Wilson, and her husband, 
William Perry Gurganus.

Surviving are her sons, Keith Gurganus and wife Joellyn of Little River, Guy Chestnut and Justin 
Chestnut, both of Calabash; daughters, Michelle Seddinger and husband Charlie, Tara Elizabeth 
Gurganus, Amanda Chestnut, all of Calabash; brother, Larry Wilson and wife Nancy of Southport; 
sister, Patsy Price and husband Russell of Calabash; special friend and long time companion, Tom 
"Monk" Chestnut of Calabash; grandchildren, Heather Nicole Gurganus, Burgess Perry Gurganus, 
Bill Seddinger, Laurin Seddinger, Nicholas Orteda, and Briar Stalling-Chestnut; and several nieces 
and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 19, at Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte, by The Revs. Jesse Stevenson and Jerry Prince. Entombment will be in Brunswick Memorial 
Gardens Mausoleum. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Thursday, September 18 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, 670 Hickman Road, SW, 
Calabash, NC 28467.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/18/2008 


Hale, Pauline 


78, of 105 Smith St., Maxton, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Century Care, Laurinburg. 
Arrangements by S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Maxton. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/28/2008 



Hall, Ann Mills* 


ANN MILLS HALL

Ann Mills Hall age 64 died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Life Care Center in Wilmington, N.C.
 Services will be held at Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace on Monday at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow 
in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

She was born in Edison, Georgia on January 26, 1944. She was a wife and mother to her husband 
and children. She was a graduate of Mount Olive College. She was a devoted Cub Scout Leader for 
Pack #260 from 1998-2005.

She will be truly missed by her husband of 46 years, Gerald A. Hall, her two sons, Richard Hall of 
Adel, Georgia and Ethan Hall of Wallace, N.C., her daughter, Tanya Hall of Wallace, N.C., two 
brothers, Riley Mills of Lakeland, Florida, Billy Mills of Phoenix City, Alabama, one sister, Janice 
McCarty of Lakeland, Florida. She had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She will 
be missed by all of the friends whose lives she touched through the years.

The family will receive at Padgett Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in her name.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Hall, Ulysses 


of Atlanta, formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Grady Hospital, Atlanta. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary 
Memorial Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Hall, Willie Lee 


44, of 9 Canvas Back Court, Blythwood, S.C., formerly of Maxton, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, 
at Prudential Northeast Hospital, Columbia, S.C. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sandy 
Grove Baptist Church, Maxton. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Hammond, Eula Mae* 


EULA MAE HAMMOND

OAK ISLAND -- Mrs. Eula Mae Hammond, age 74, of 114 SE 8th Street, Oak Island died Monday
 September 8, 2008, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center.

Mrs. Hammond was born in Scotland County, NC on February 28, 1934, and was the daughter of 
Eula Barber Carpenter and the late Tilman Barber. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
 Willard Hammond; five brothers, Robert Barber, Claude Barber, Floyd Barber, Charles Barber and 
Raymond Barber and a sister, Peggy Tedder. She retired from United Carolina Bank and then 
pursued a career hanging wallpaper.

Survivors in addition to her mother include three daughters, Jennifer Lamb of Laurinburg, NC, Sharon
 Skipper of Oak Island, NC, Cindy Evans of Shallotte, NC; four brothers, John Barber of Cameron, 
Ray Barber and Joe Barber of West End and Fred Barber of Aberdeen; two sisters, Jean Whitt of 
Ashley Heights, Gail Barber of Carthage ; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday September 11, 2008, at 2pm at the chapel of Peacock-Newnam 
& White Funeral and Cremation Service with Jim Brown officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral 
home and other times at the residence, 114 SE 8th Street, Oak Island.

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Hand-Morrison, Deborah Ann* 


DEBORAH ANN HAND-MORRISON

Ms. Deborah Ann Hand-Morrison of Philadelphia, PA, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Philadelphia. 
She was born June 5, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of Mattie C. Hand-Daniel and the late 
Alphonso Wooten.

Deborah was educated in the Philadelphia, PA, school system. After graduating from high school, 
she attended and graduated from St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, N.C. She immediately started
 work as a teacher, which was her childhood dream.

Deborah is survived by her mother, Mattie Hand-Daniel of Philadelphia, a son, Vincent A. Morrison, 
six brothers, and four sisters. Locally she is survived by her aunt, Lois Crews of Burgaw, N.C. and 
uncles, Dennet Walker, Phillip O. Hand and Rev. Robert Hand.

Funeral services were conducted in Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, August 30, 2008.

Dunn Funeral Home

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Handy III, Frederick C.* 


FREDERICK C. HANDY III

Frederick C. Handy III passed away on Sept. 12, 2008, at age 70 after a long, courageous battle 
with cancer.

He was born on February 22, 1938, in Asheboro, NC to Fred and Nettie Handy.

Fred was a graduate of High Point College where he was President of his PKA Fraternity, and was 
a proud member of the US Navy Reserves. He spent his entire career with Texaco, Inc. where his 
many duties allowed his family to reside in Seabrook, MD, Medford, NJ, Palm Harbor FL and finally
 North Topsail Beach, NC. He was an Alderman for the Community of North Topsail Beach, NC and
 also served as Mayor pro tem. Fred was a very active member of Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church 
in Sneads Ferry, NC, serving as a church elder. 

Fred was known by many as a genuine and loyal friend and a giant among men. 

Fred is survived by his beloved wife Jane from Statesville, NC; his two sons Fred IV and wife Anita
 from Live Oak, FL; David and wife Amy and granddaughter Emma from Tallahassee, FL; his sister 
Margaret and her husband William McLaurin from Kernersville, NC; and brother John and his wife 
Mickey from Charlotte, NC. 

His memorial service will be held at Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, 
at 11:00 a.m.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/16/2008 



Haney, John G.* 


John Gilbert Haney, 47, of Wilmington, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, in New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center.

John was born November 9, 1960, in San Antonio, TX, son of the late Jack Gilbert Haney and 
Carolyn Hartwig Haney.

Mr. Haney served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Marine 
Corps League. He loved his work as a crane operator and worked on many Wilmington area projects. 
John was an inquisitive, patriotic man who had a Texas size appetite for knowledge. He was a loving 
husband and father.

He is survived by his wife, Dena M. Haney; two daughters, Kara Haney of Oak Island, NC, 
and Rachel Haney of Wilmington; three sons, Daniel, Seth and Josiah Haney, all of Wilmington; 
sister, Judy Haney and husband, Mike Mann, of Rocky Mount, NC; former spouse, Linda Haney 
Castro of Southport, NC; aunt, Betty Morrow, of Nacogdoches, TX; uncle, Lawrence Hartwig, of 
San Antonio, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the family 
residence.

A graveside service will be 2pm Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Northwood Cemetery in 
Southport, NC.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to an education trust fund for John's children may be made 
through First Citizen's Bank in Wilmington.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/1/2008 


Haney, John Gilbert 


47, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service 
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northwood Cemetery, Southport. Andrews Mortuary, Market 
Street Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 

 

Hansley, Mildred 


of 34 Browntown Road, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Christian Chapel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, 
Browntown community. Burial will be at Brown-Batts Cemetery, Browntown community. John 
H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 




Hansley, Willard* 


WILLARD HANSLEY

SUPPLY -- Mr. Hansley, age 93, of 2697 Stone Chimney Rd., Supply died Monday, September
 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hansley was born in Folkston, NC, on June 20, 1915, and was the son of the late George 
Washington Hansley and Emma Jane Howard Hansley. He was a US Army Veteran Serving 
during World War II in the European Front. He was an avid deer hunter.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred M. Hansley of the home; his daughter, Donna Lancaster and 
husband Billy of Supply; his grandchildren, Sheila Galloway and husband Eddie of Supply and 
Stevie Lancaster of Supply; great-grandchildren, Chase, Jared, Logan, Miller and Sam; two 
brothers, Hobert Hansley and wife Mary of Yorktown, Va., Wilburn Hansley and wife Mae of 
Scotts Hill; brother in-law, Wally Miller of Wilmington; nephew, Bill Miller of Wilmington; 
sister in-law, Sarah Hansley of Holly Ridge.

Funeral services will be held Thursday September 25, 2008, at 2pm at Gospel Center Baptist 
Church with Reverend Leo Cannon and Reverend Landis Lancaster officiating.

Burial will follow in the Gospel Center Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, Ronnie Clemmons Jr., Chase Galloway, Jared Galloway, R.J. Davis, Donnie 
Hewett and Lynn McCall.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday evening at Gospel Center Baptist Church, 
Varnamtown Road, and other times at the residence.

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 
  


Hargreaves, Charles V. 


84, of Carolina Shores Parkway, Carolina Shores, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Loris Extended 
Care Center, Loris, S.C. No local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Harrington, Lynne E.* 


LYNNE E. HARRINGTON

Lynne E. Harrington, 58 of Wilmington passed away September 27, 2008. 

She was preceded in death by her father Leo H. Lohrman, mother Anne Craig Lohrman and 
husband John M. Harrington. 

Lynne is survived by her daughter Leslie Bartow, son Michael Harrington and wife Mandy, 
grandson William Baker, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, many nieces and nephews. 

She was a nurse for 35 years specializing in Geriatric Care and loved to read.

Memorial service will be held at a later date to be determined. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th
 Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/28/2008 



Harvell, Clarence Edward 


59, of Chadbourn, formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System, Whiteville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home of 
Sadie Woodcock, Blueberry Road, Currie. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/13/2008 



Hawks, Ellis “E.L.” Leroy 


85, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. A graveside
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Heiser, Victoria W.* 


VICTORIA W. HEISER

Victoria W. Heiser, 90, of Wilmington died peacefully Sunday September 7, 2008. 

Vicki was born the daughter of the late Edgar and Dorothy White, and was pre-deceased by her
husband Joseph Heiser.

Surviving are daughters Vicki Thompson and husband Jim of Wilmington; Shanda Mahurin 
and husband Randy of Spring Hill FL; Brother Thomas White of Bogota, NJ; four grandchildren 
Lisa Cuevas; Jeremy Carignan; Shantih Carignan; Benjamin Carignan; five great-grandchildren; 
niece Judith Rodgers and husband Philip; brother-in-law Peter Veronis.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M Thursday September 11, 2008, at Cape Fear 
Presbyterian Church. 

The family suggest memorials be made to Cape Fear Presbyterian Church.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 
(910) 791-9099

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/9/2008 



Helton, Sam E.

Sam E. Helton died at home on September 19, 2008. 

Sam was born May 20, 1938, in Tennessee. He served four years in the US Navy. He considered 
Connecticut his home having lived there most of his married life raising his family. While living in 
Connecticut he worked for the railroad in Stamford and New Haven, CT. He later relocated to 
Wilmington in 1998. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Gail, his son S. Evan Helton, 3 daughters DeAnna 
Peplow (Charles), Sharon Helton, Valerie Munroe (John); 1 granddaughter Jessica; 4 grandsons 
Patrick, Shawn, Ian and David; and a very special Aunt Ruth. 

Sam also found a new hobby, woodcarving. He was a member of the The Cape Fear Wood 
Carvers - being the "baby" of the Garage Gang, he developed a special friendship with his 
mentor Walt and fellow carvers Joe, Rich and John.

A special thank you to Tom, a registered nurse at Coastal Rehab for his sermon and to 
Hospice nurse Martha and Alesha a CNA. 

A memorial service is planned at Masonboro Baptist Church on Beasley Road on 
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th Street, 
Wilmington, NC 28401

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
(910) 791-9099



Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/23/2008 


Helton, Samuel Edgar 


70, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at 
Masonboro Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Hemingway, William E. 


of Loris, S.C., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Arrangements 
by Westside Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 


Hensley, Linda D. 


54, of Oak Island, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Herndon, Knox* 

Knox Herndon, of Wilmington, died on Monday, September 15th, 2008, after a courageous 
struggle with cancer.

He was born in Robeson County on September 23rd, 1944, to the late Robert and Nola Gray
 Herndon. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Ward Herndon; son Chris and his wife Sandy; 
daughter Donna Dansby and her husband Corny; son David and grandsons Austin and Hunter 
Godwin, Caleb, Kai and Eli Herndon; and mother-in-Law, Mary Ward, all of Wilmington; and 
brother David Herndon, his wife June and their family, of Chapin, SC.

He volunteered and served bravely in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from 
Bellsouth in 1996 with 30 years of service. An avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt, 
he was happiest when on the water with his grandsons.

He lovingly referred to his grandchildren as "Granddaddy's Hearts." He will be remembered as 
a loving husband, father, granddaddy, brother and friend to all who knew him. His children and 
grandchildren will carry memories throughout their lives of their Daddy and Granddaddy watching 
on as they played sports, fished, and played on the beach and know that he will watch over them
 and guide them as they grow and try to follow the example that he set out for them. 

A celebration of his life, officiated by Dr. Don Cashwell, will be held at Ogden Baptist Church 
on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:00pm. A time for visitation with the family will be held 
immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Research 
Center, American Cancer Society and/or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th Street, 
Wilmington, NC 28401.


Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
(910) 791-9099

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/16/2008 



Brown, Herschel* 

JACKSONVILLE, NC -- Herschel R. Brown, 87, passed away at his home Saturday after a short 
illness.

Born June 29, 1921, in Wilmington, he was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas Brown 
and Alice Gertrude Brown, and seven brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marguerie Gerrald Brown; a son, Raeford Brown and wife 
Robie McFarland, of Jacksonville; a daughter, Suzette Taylor and husband, Steve Taylor, of 
Lexington Park MD; three grandchildren Candy Brown Thompson and husband Marty, of 
Jacksonville, Paul Taylor of Fairfax VA, and Diane Leigh Taylor Charboneau and husband Joe of 
New Bern; one great-granddaughter, Allyson Claire Thompson of Jacksonville; and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins. 

Brown was a general contractor in Jacksonville from 1952 until shortly before his death. He served 
as an Onslow County Commissioner, a member of the Onslow County School Board, and a 
member of the Onslow County Board of Social Services.

For those who knew him, as a husband, a father, a grandfather, an uncle, a friend...he will remain
 loved and respected, never to be forgotten. 

Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 
p.m.; services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville followed 
by internment at Onslow Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations should be made to the American Cancer 
Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to Continuum Home Care & 
Hospice, 3391 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/23/2008 

 

Hewett, Pamela P.* 


PAMELA P. HEWETT

Pamela Pierce Hewett, 64, of Hampstead passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. 

Pam was the daughter of Evelyn Davis Pierce and the late Charles Baxter Pierce of Raleigh. She 
was born in Urbana, Illinois on August 31, 1944, but her family soon returned home to High Point, 
N.C. As Pam entered her teenage years, her father was transferred to the Raleigh headquarters of 
the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. She graduated from Needham Broughton High School 
and St. Mary's Junior College. 

Over the course of her accomplished career as an office manager in the Raleigh area, she made 
lifelong friends at Price-McNabb Advertising Agency, the office of Raleigh Mayor Avery Upchurch, 
and American Social Health Association. After moving to Wilmington in 1996, Pam worked at the 
New Hanover Public Library, and for the last 5 years, she has further indulged her love of books 
and reading by working as a Customer Service Associate at Barnes and Noble Booksellers. Pam 
loved spending time with her family, gardening, cooking and reading. 

Pam and her husband Doug were active in the Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church. She 
often talked fondly of the Sunday school classes at the church. Even though she was afraid of 
the water, Pam took sailing classes to become a certified First Mate for her husband. Together 
they became involved with the Seapath Yacht Club, where they kept their sailboat, the "Imagine". 
The friends Pam and Doug made at the church and yacht club made Wilmington seem like home.

Pam is survived by her devoted husband of 20 years, Robert Douglas Hewett. Pam was the 
loving mother and stepmother of Angie (Bostrom) Smith and her husband, Drew, Eric Bostrom 
and his wife, Nancy, Scott Hewett and his wife, Kara, and Mark Hewett and his wife, Julie. She 
was also the much beloved Grammy Pammy to her seven grandchildren: Holland Bostrom, 
Kate Bostrom, Samantha Hewett, Alexandra Hewett, Frank Hewett and his wife, Robin, Chelsea
 Hewett and Davis Hewett. Pam was eagerly anticipating the birth of her first great-grandchild 
by Frank and Robin Hewett. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Pierce; mother-in-law, Gladys 
Hewett; sister, Pat Wilson and her husband, John, and nephew, Christopher. 

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 01, at 2:00 PM at Wrightsville Beach 
United Methodist Church, Wrightsville Beach, NC. The family will receive friends following the
service in the Fellowship Hall. 

Contributions may be made in Pam's memory to Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church 
Building Fund, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Hewett Jr., William Dan* 

William Dan Hewett, Jr. "Billy Jr.", 32, of Hagerstown, MD, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

He was born in Wilmington, NC, on July 20, 1976.

Billy Jr. loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and camper as well as being a big NASCAR
 fan. A graduate of North Brunswick High School and a member of the ROTC, Billy was always 
very patriotic. He worked as a carpenter and subcontractor for many years. He will be remembered 
most for his love of family, especially his two sons.

Surviving is his mother, Nancy Dingler, and stepfather, Terry Dingler, with whom he had a 
special bond, of Wilmington; his father, William Dan Hewett, Sr. of Richlands, NC; his wife, 
Jamie Hewett; two sons, Zachary Hewett and Daniel Hewett, all of Frederick, MD; two sisters, 
Terri Sullivan of Watha, NC, and Tina Crowell and husband, Christopher, of Salisbury, NC; 
stepbrother, Bryant Dingler; uncle, Retired Chief, Jimmie L. Brown, Jr., of Burgaw, NC; three 
beloved aunts, Patricia Farrow and husband, Kenneth, of Wilmington, Betty Louise Schumpert 
of Ware Shoals, SC, and Aunt Elaine of Jacksonville, NC; a very special nephew, David West; 
special friends, April, Gene, J.T., and Missy; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, 
and cousins from SC, AK, and FL.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel by Rev. Warren Rivenbark.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

The family wishes to express a special note of appreciation to Billy's friends in Maryland for all 
their support and love.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Hewett Jr., William Dan “Billy Jr.” 


32, of Hagerstown, Md., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Hiles, Mary Isabel Reeves 


99, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. The funeral will be held later in Mobile, Ala. Coble Ward-Smith 
Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Hill, Annie Lois Newkirk* 


ANNIE LOIS NEWKIRK HILL

Annie Lois Newkirk Hill was born November 24, 1960 in Pender County. She quietly passed into 
eternity at her home on Monday, September 8, 2008 with her husband at her side. Annie was the 
youngest of six children and the daughter of Sadie Jacobs Newkirk and the late James Daniel 
Newkirk.

Annie earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in l983 from the University of North Carolina at 
Wilmington. She was employed by the City of Wilmington for 22 years and retired as the Billing 
& Collections Manager. Annie was a member of the American Water Works Association, the 
Public Utility Relations Employees, and a member of the Alumni Association. She was also a 
member of the Wilmington, North Carolina Chapter of Links, Inc. and an active member of Shiloh 
Missionary Baptist Church and devoted many years of service as a member of the Board of 
Trustees, Financial Secretary, and Chairman of Youth Advisory Ministry. Annie previously served 
as Secretary for the Board of Trustees, Assistant Church Clerk, Supervisor of Youth Missionaries 
and Board Chairman of Program E.A.S.Y. 

Annie leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted husband, Ronald L. Hill of the home; 
mother, Sadie Mae Newkirk; three sons, Clevette Newkirk, Greensboro, N.C., Lamont Hill, 
Wilmington, NC, and Jadrien Hill, Durham, N.C.; one daughter, Ronita Hill, Charlotte, N.C; one 
brother, Jerry Newkirk (Tabitha); three sisters, Betty Flowers, Arnethia Murphy, and Lula Murphy 
(James), and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Shiloh Missionary 
Baptist Church, 719 Walnut Street, Wilmington, NC. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Memorial 
Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8 pm Friday, September 12, 2008 at Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC.

A Davis Funeral Home - Jordan Memorial Chapel Service.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 


 

Hill, Annie Newkirk 


of 1011 Sheffield Drive, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 719 Walnut St. Burial will be at Greenlawn 
Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 





Hill, Percy Lemount 


36, of 3736 Hemingway Landing, Longs, S.C., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Calvary No. 2 Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Holy Bethel Cemetery, Thomasboro. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 


Holland, Mark Hunter* 

MARK HUNTER HOLLAND

Mark Hunter Holland, 36, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, in 
Raleigh, due to an apparent heart attack.

His visitation will be at Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City on Saturday, September 13 from 
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and his funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at First United Methodist 
Church in Morehead City, with the pastor, the Reverend Dr. Billy Seate, and associate pastor the 
Reverend Ben Simms, officiating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Hunter's memory to the American Heart 
Association, Memorial Processing Center, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or First 
United Methodist Church, 900 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Hunter was born on August 25, 1972 in Morehead City, the younger of two children of the late B. 
"Frank" Holland Jr. and Mary Ann Holland; and brother and best friend of Benjamin F. Holland III. 

Hunter was involved in a variety of activities, even as a young child. He participated in several Morehead 
City Parks and Recreation sports leagues, including soccer, basketball, and baseball. Additionally, he 
ran for Coach Sonny Hyman on the St. Egbert's track team, where he qualified for the state meet. He 
excelled in the Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts, earning the highest honors at both levels of Scouting 
(the Arrow of Light, and Eagle Scout, respectively). He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father, 
brother, and several family friends, including Jerry Latif of Cedar Point, Frank Brennan of Roanoke 
Rapids, NC, and John Gillikin of Mebane, NC, bagging his share of deer and ducks, and catching lots 
of fish.

As a young child, he had a passion for learning about sea life and dinosaurs. He was also an avid reader, 
who completed several books, including J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, while in elementary school. His 
intellectual curiosity and love of reading extended through high school at West Carteret, where he 
graduated in 1990, and where he was an English student of Mrs. Jackie Davis. After 4 years of 
self-discovery, he entered UNC-Wilmington, and chose to major in English. Hunter was an exceptional 
college student, graduating in 1999 as one of only six students in his class to achieve Summa Cum 
Laude honors, with a 3.9 GPA. While in college, he also completed a Classical Studies course at the 
University of the Aegean, on the Greek island of Rhodes, under Dr. George Zervos, and was inducted 
into numerous academic honor societies.

Those of us who knew Hunter best would tell you without hesitation that his greatest passion was for 
his music, which led him to start playing in bands during high school. Before attending college, he 
had the pleasure of playing his music with his good friends Martin LaCasse and Tim Rowe, of Newport. 
Hunter returned to his main passion after graduation from UNC-Wilmington, and joined brothers Frank
 and Serge Stroehmer, to be joined later by Shawn Corbett, of Wilmington, NC, to form the band 
Gollum. 

After over 10 years of the trials and tribulations associated with belonging to a band, Gollum's drive, 
hard work, and dedication were rewarded this past summer when they were offered a 4-record contract
 with west coast independent label Rotten Records, a contract which would distribute their music 
worldwide. All of their independently-scheduled and self-financed tours, performed while living in a 
town that did not typically generate a lot of contract offers, had paid off. They had finally achieved 
their dream.

Hunter had a very outgoing and fun-loving personality, often using his unique sense of humor to lighten
 the mood. He was intensely loyal to friends, which included a wide, diverse range of personalities and
 backgrounds. He was also a very sensitive person, who could be either a good listener, or provide 
tough love, depending on what the situation called for. He was a breath of fresh air, a rare individual 
who was never afraid of being himself.

His unexpectedly sudden and early departure from this world has left a lot of people shell-shocked, 
including the love of his life, Charlotte Taylor, of Beaufort, who was by Hunter's side when he passed. 
She was a very positive influence on Hunter during the final months of his life, a time during which 
Hunter became both increasingly spiritual, and satisfied with the life he lived. Her relationship with 
Hunter will be something for which his family will be eternally grateful. 

The last time he was together with his mom and brother, shortly after Gollum was signed, he told 
them that if he had to die the next day, he was very satisfied with his life. He had achieved his 
musical dream, he had met the love of his life, and had made several wonderful friends along the 
way. While his physical absence has a lot people feeling understandably shocked, saddened, and 
wondering why his death had to come at such an early age, the spirit of The Little Drummer Who 
Could was and will continue to be an inspiration to more people than he could have ever imagined, 
regardless of where their God-given talents or passions may lie. Here's to a short life well-lived.

Access online obituary and Internet condolences through brooksfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, North Carolina.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 

 

Hollingsworth, L.K. 


76, of Wallace, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral 
will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at Hollingsworth Cemetery, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 



Holmes, Wilbert “Bo” L. 


68, of 56 Loop Road, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Dunn 
Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Holst, Barbara Hart* 


BARBARA HART HOLST

Barbara Hart Holst, 77, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Henderson, NC, May 13, 1931, daughter of the late Robert Jackson Hart and 
Cora Royster Hart.

Mrs. Holst was a member of Winter Park Presbyterian Church and the Young at Hearts group of
 the church. She and her husband, Louis, enjoyed appearing as "Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus" at 
area churches, nursing homes, and other venues during the Christmas season. At home, she 
was especially passionate about tending to her beautiful rose garden.

Surviving is her husband, Louis S. Holst, Jr., daughters, Connie Davis and husband Carl, and Mary 
Piner and husband Joe all of Wilmington; sons, Robert Holst and wife Mary and David Holst and 
wife Shelley, also of Wilmington; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at 
Winter Park Presbyterian Church by Dr. Madison M. Highfill and the Rev. Emile Harley. 

A reception will be held at the church immediately following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Liberty Home Care and Hospice, 2550 S. 41st 
Street, Wilmington, NC, 28403.

A special thank-you is extended to Cyndi Rucker, RN, of Liberty Home Care and Hospice for the 
kindnesses, care, and concern, shared with Mrs. Holst and her family during their time of need.

Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 





Hooven, Daniel 


of Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Hope, Alexander 'Pap' 


of Whiteville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, 
Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 



Horne, Eli 'E.W.' Whorton 


72, of Beulaville, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 



Hucks, Alma Wilson 


94, of 1545 Mintz Ave., Fayetteville, formerly of Whiteville, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at home. 
The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at New Prong Chapel F.W.B., Whiteville. Burial will be at 
George Cemetery, Whiteville. S&L Funeral Home, Fair Bluff. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Hudson, Gasker 'Jerry' 


formerly of Wilmington, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem, Pa. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. Burial will be at Oleander 
Memorial Gardens. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Hughes, Charles Edward 


80, of Oak Island, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. There will be no service. Peacock-Newnam & White, 
Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Inman, Ilene* 


ILENE INMAN

Mrs. Ethel Ilene Milliken Inman, 84, of Ash, died Saturday, September 13, 2008, in Shallotte. She 
was born December 16, 1923, in Brunswick County the daughter of the late Alba Moses Milliken 
and Ethel Jane Spencer Milliken. She was the widow of the late Orbie Johnson Inman.

Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at New Britton Baptist 
Church by Rev. Scott Cumbee and Rev. Robbi Stephens. Interment will be in the Bill Inman Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Roy Inman of Leland, Eugene Inman and wife, Doris of Shallotte; 
three daughters, Wanda Inman and husband, Henry of Shallotte, Lib Sellers and husband, Keith 
of Bolivia, Sondra Ganus and husband, Larry of Ash; a sister, Dorothy Best and husband, Horace 
of Millsboro, DE; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Jane Buck; son-in-law, Hubert Dale Buck; 
daughter-in-law, Eloise Hammonds Inman; great-granddaughter, Elayna Grace Phelps; sister, 
Estelle Benton.

Her grandsons will serve as pall bearers.

The family will receive friends following her service at the Fellowship Hall, New Britton Baptist 
Church, Ash, NC, and at other times at the home of Wanda Inman in Shallotte.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15/2008 




Jackson, Reverend David* 


REVEREND DAVID JACKSON

Reverend David Jackson of 1800 Woodyard Road, Riegelwood, NC, died Wednesday, September 3, 
2008, at Silver Stream Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. today, Monday, September 8, 2008, at Mt. Zion Missionary 
Baptist Church, Riegelwood, NC. Burial will follow in the family cemetery.

A Service of John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/8/2008 
 




Jackson, Lizzie Mae Cannon* 


LIZZIE MAE CANNON JACKSON

JUNE 17, 1927 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

ANGIER -- Lizzie Mae Cannon Jackson, 81, died Saturday at Magnolia Living Center in Dunn. A 
native of Harnett County she is the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Bonnie Patton Qualls.

Mrs. Jackson worked in food service and worked for many years with Spofford Textiles Mills in 
Wilmington.

She was predeceased by her husband Sherrill R. Jackson in 1999, and sister, Jessie Qualls

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, with burial 
to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. 

Mrs. Jackson is survived by daughters, Ann Middleton and her husband, Wesley, of Castle Hayne; 
Kathy Marshall of Angier, Geraldine Hinson and her husband, Wiley, Jr. of Wilmington, Sherry Ennis 
and her husband, Tim of Angier; stepdaughters, Helen Jackson of Benson, Patricia Smyth and her 
husband, Spike of Wilmington; stepson, Kirby Eugene Cannon; stepsister, Cora Lee Roach of 
Stateham, GA; brothers, Robert Lee Qualls of Marsfield, GA, James Ward of GA; 18 grandchildren, 
24 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier
 and at other times at the home of Tim and Sherry Ennis, 216 Barclay Drive, Angier. 
  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/29/2008 
   
  


Jackson-Foy, Allison* 


ALLISON JACKSON-FOY

Allison Jackson-Foy (nee Mazalewski) of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of East Norwich, 
N.Y., died July 30, 2006, at the age of 34. Loving mother of Courtney and Jordan. Wife of Michael 
Foy. Cherished daughter of John Mazalweski, and the late Gretel Stevens. Beloved sister of 
Michele Drexler, John Mazalewski Jr., and Lisa Valentino. Beloved Aunt of Michael, Christine, 
and Matthew Drexler, Claire, Matthew, Bridget, Catherine, Daniel, Cecilia, Bernadette, Andrew, 
James, Anastasia, Joseph, and Sarah Mazalewski, Aaron and Emily Valentino. Also survived by 
loving cousins, and friends.

Before moving to Wilmington, North Carolina, with her husband and children she was a dance 
teacher at her father's dance studio Lets Make Music and Dance in Glen Head, NY, and also 
was a gymnastics coach at MATTS kids Gym in Syosset.

Visiting at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc. 293 South Street Oyster Bay Monday 2-4, 
7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:30 a..m. St. Hyacinth Church, Glen Head.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Allison's name to the CUE Center for Missing 
Persons P.O. Box 12714 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405. For further information 
www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com

  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/19/2008 
  

James, David Eugene 


65, of Castle Hayne, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center. Burial 
will be in Pennsylvania. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 


 

Shelton, Jeffrey* 



Mr. Jeffrey Shelton, 66, of Shallotte, died September 8, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital. 
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 PM at Coble Ward Smith Funeral Home, Supply. Interment 
will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens, Mt. Airy, NC. 
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Jenkins, Carolyn Denise Blanks 


42, of 430 W. Virgil St., Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare 
System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Living Word Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at 
Campground Community Cemetery, Whiteville. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Johnson, Doris Ruth Corbett 


DORIS RUTH CORBETT JOHNSON

Doris Ruth Corbett Johnson, 83, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, September 11, 2008 at her 
residence.

She was born in Pender Co., NC on July 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Willie Daniel and Ivy 
Ruth Daniel Corbett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Basil Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson was longtime member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church. She was a great caregiver to 
her parents, children, grandchildren and also her father-in-law. She will be missed by all who knew 
her.

Surviving are one son, Wayne Johnson and wife, Diane of Jefferson, NC; daughter, Wanda Bradley 
of the home; four grandchildren, Tammy Barton, Danny Bradley, Jr., Lori Johnson and Chris Johnson; 
nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Colon Corbett and Johnnie Corbett; sister, Katie Kelly.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel by Rev. Mike Lewis. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Wrightsboro Baptist Church Building Fund, 2736 Castle Hayne Rd., 
Wilmington, NC 28401.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/14/2008 




Johnson, Etta I. 


87, of 4739 Todd Road, Shallotte, formerly of Supply, died Sunday Sept. 28, 2008, at Brunswick 
Community Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Big Macedonia Baptist Church. 
Burial will beat Johnson family cemetery, Shallotte. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Johnson, General “Estee” 


of 566 Up the Branch Road, Delco community, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen AME Zion Church. 
Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Delco community. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 


 

Johnson, Oscar Clark 


72, of Waterview Lane S.W., Calabash, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Johnson, Ruby Dial* 


RUBY DIAL JOHNSON

Ruby Dial Johnson, 86, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, September 22, 2008 at Davis Health Care 
Center.

She was born on September 7, 1922, in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Landon Lee and 
Nevada Booth Dial. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Dana Johnson; four sisters, 
Pauline Lavello, Aldine Maynard, Ruth Whitmore, and Marion Longbotham; and a brother, Billie F. 
Dial.

Mrs. Johnson owned and operated Ruby Johnson Interiors from 1965-1997. She was a member 
of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are three daughters, Janet J. Larson and husband Reid of Wilmington, NC, Rebecca J. 
Shew and husband H. Wayne of Hayden, AL, and Pamela J. Haddock and husband Earl of Sylva, 
NC; six grandchildren, Brett R. Larson and wife Jessica, Bradley N. Larson and wife Catherine, 
Amanda S. Spurlin and husband Will, Trella B. Shew, Joshua E. Haddock, and Deiah M. Haddock; 
four great-grandchildren, Kyra M. Larson, Braeden T. Larson, Rylan E. Larson, and Aisley B. Larson;
 a sister, Matilda Jane Stein; and a special niece, Honey Martine.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 pm Friday, September 26, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary
 Market Street Chapel. 

A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Friday at Oleander Memorial Gardens by a dear friend 
and Brother-in-Christ, Ed Lewis.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Jones, Algerrie "Gerri"* 


ALGERRIE "GERRI" JONES

WILMINGTON --Algerrie "Gerri" Jones, Our precious Mom, Gramma, Great-Gramma, Sister and 
Friend passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008 after a short, terrible battle with lung cancer. 

Born in Garland, NC, on January 3, 1936 Algerrie was the daughter of the late Clifford B. and Mildred 
Wallace Jones of Fuquay and Albemarle, NC. She attended Needham Broughton High School and 
Pfeiffer College. Algerrie was the mother of Jeri Leigh Dearing and husband Jere; Douglas Satterwhite 
and wife Terry; Michael Satterwhite. Sister of Ronnie Jones and wife Judy. Grandmother of Autumn, 
Dale, Jessey, Corey, Jacob, Westley, and Conner. Great-Grandmother of Owen, Skylar, and Jade. 
Special mother-in-law to Petra Och in Germany. Loved by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Quietly generous to all that touched her life, including anyone holding a sign on the street. There 
wasn't much that Mom had not done in her life and yet not enough time to do all she desired. She 
loved to travel and had been all around the world. When she was just 16 she was an amazing 
singer in a jazz band, something she never dreamed her parents would let her do! Not only was 
Gerri an avid reader but later in life became an accomplished writer/editor of short stories and 
poetry. Mom not only challenged us to be the best we could possibly be, but was a challenge in 
her own right! Feisty and stubborn to the last hour during an illness that consumed every second 
of her last 2 months on earth. She will be missed and loved forever by us all. 

We send special thanks to everyone that surrounded her with love and kindness these past 
difficult months, especially to her dear doctor, Dr. Mary Rudyk. She loved her as a lovely friend 
and not just her doctor. Gerri requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to your choice 
of charity or to any needy person you can help. 

After a private service for the family we will receive friends at her residence for a celebration of 
our love on Saturday, September 27th, from 1:00 until 3:00 PM. 

Condolences may be made to the family at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403; (910) 
791-9099


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/18/2008




Jones, Iris Williams 


76, of Penny Branch Road, Warsaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home. A graveside service
will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Pinecrest Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Kart, Joyce Elaine* 


JOYCE ELAINE KART

Joyce Elaine Kart, 73, of Lawndale Drive, Shallotte, died Saturday, September 13, 2008. She 
was born in Greenport, Long Island, NY, on February 2, 1935, a daughter of the late Harold 
and Mary Dufort Verity. Her son, Frederick H. Kart, Jr., preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband, Frederick H. Kart; daughters, Ellen Bulak and husband, Conrad, 
and Susan Jordan and husband, Robert, all of Shallotte; brothers, Hal Verity, and wife, Sophia, 
of Daytona Beach, FL and William Berne of Seattle, WA; sister, Pat Rush and husband, Don, 
of Washington State; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 16 at Brunswick Funeral 
Service, Shallotte, by The Rev. William Chappell. Interment will be in Brunswick Memorial 
Gardens. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15 at the funeral home.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15/2008 



Keaton, Florie 


of 8996 Black Chestnut Road, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, 
Riegelwood. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Kelly, Lucy Elizabeth Hester 


83, of Bladenboro, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at 
Lennons Crossroads Baptist Church. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/28/2008 



Kerr, Robert Jackson "Bob"* 


ROBERT "BOB" JACKSON KERR

Robert "Bob" Jackson Kerr was born on November 14,1922, at home in Castle Hayne, NC, and 
died suddenly, September 7, 2008, at Cape Fear Hospital in Wilmington. He was the third child 
of Clarence Merton Kerr, Sr. and Blanche B. Oldham Kerr.

He married Inez Dail on December 1, 1943. They were married for over 62 years until her death
 on February 23, 2006.

He is survived by his daughter, Joan Kerr Brown and husband Wayne Marshall Brown, and daughter, 
Janet Kerr West and husband James Henry West. His grandchildren are grandson David B. Brown 
and wife Carol and their sons, Logan and Jake Brown; granddaughter, Marilyn G. Brown and her 
children, Zachary, Kelsey, and Jonathan Walker; and grandson, J. Philip West.

He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Harold W. Kerr, Sr., (Margaret), 
DeLand, FL, Rose K. Bordeaux, (Ralph "Speed"), Castle Hayne; John C. Kerr, Sr., Melbourne, 
FL; Clarence M. Kerr, Jr. (Doris), Birmingham, AL; Mary K. Manning, (Joseph "Rudy"), 
Wilmington; Dorothy K. Richard, Wilmington; and Etta K. Rivenbark, (William "Billy"), Castle 
Hayne; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth B. Kerr (widow of C. Graham Kerr, Sr.). He was predeceased 
by a sister-in-law, Dorothy N. Kerr and a brother-in-law, Edward J. Richard, Sr.

Also surviving is his special sister-in-law, Marlene D. Brinson (Al), Niceville, FL; his wife's 
brother-in-law, Fred P. Ipock, Jr., Garner, NC; and many nieces and nephews.

He worked on the family farm for many years. During WWII, he was employed briefly at the 
Wilmington Naval Shipyard. For approximately ten years he drove a bus for the Wilmington 
Transit Authority. Bob worked at Southeastern Electronics and retired as store manager in 
1988 after 27 years of service.

Visitation with the family will begin at 10: 00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, in the Bethany 
Presbyterian Church sanctuary, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne 
Road, Wilmington, NC, 28401, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, 
NC, 28403.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/9/2008 - 9/11/2008 



King Sr., James H.* 


MR. JAMES H. KING, SR.

Mr. James King, Sr. of 2118 Jefferson Street, died August 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Marks Episcopal 
Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Visitations may be made Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adkins-Drain Chapel.

Adkins-Drain Funeral Service, South Eighth Street

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/2/2008 

 

King, Jeanette Katherine 


of Fairmont, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The 
service will be held later in New York. Village Road Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 



Kirby, Jesse Merkerson* 


JESSE MERKERSON KIRBY

Jesse Merkerson Kirby, 74, of Wilmington, died September 18, 2008.

Jesse was born November 27, 1933 in Supply, NC, the son of the late Jesse Washington Kirby 
and Myrtle Davis Kirby. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Joseph Robinson.

Jesse was a 20 year veteran of the US Coast Guard. He was a member of American Legion Post 
#702. He was formerly employed at W.R. Grace. He very much enjoyed vacationing in Key West.

Jesse is survived by his wife Marguerite Kirby; two daughters, Susanna Robinson and Barbara 
Hardison (David); a sister, Augusta Singletary (Pete); 3 grandchildren, Sylvia Robinson, Brian 
Tutherow and Michael Hardison; 3 great grandchildren, Samantha, Sara, and Austin. He is also 
survived by 2 nieces, Rita and Opal.

The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 PM Sunday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation 
Service, Oleander Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11AM Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Anthony 
Clemmons officiating.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 




Knighton, Lorraine Tozie* 


LORRAINE TOZIE KNIGHTON

Lorraine Tozie Knighton, 82 of Dade City passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 in Dade City. 
She was born August 8, 1926 in Portland, ME to John & Annette Rioux Tozie and moved to this 
area 5 months ago from Wilmington, NC. She was retired from Sears and Roebuck and was a 
Catholic. She is survived by her 4 children: Janis K. Butler, Dade City, Bonnie K. Grunwald, 
Lakeland, Teresa K. Harrison, Richlands, NC, John G. Knighton II, Wilmington, NC; 7 grandchildren: 
Christopher Butler, Rebekah Walker, Geselle Grunwald, Grant Grunwald, Grace Ladler, Adam 
Harrison, Matthew Harrison; and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: 
John Garvis Knighton. Funeral services were held 11am Thursday, August 28, 2008 at St. Anthony 
of Padua Catholic Church with Father Edwin Palka as celebrant.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/6/2008 

 

Laboo, Floyd 


of 716 N. 10th St., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Memorial 
service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008



Lackey, Helen Edwards* 


HELEN EDWARDS LACKEY

Helen Edwards Lackey, went to be with her Lord, on Monday, September 8, 2008.

She was born in Greenville, SC, April 20, 1926, daughter of Homer Edwards and Pearl Westmoreland 
Edwards. 

Her maternal grandfather, James Oliver Westmoreland, always lived with them and played an 
important part in her early years. Having been widowed as a young father with four small children, 
he lived with them his entire life.

On January 1, 1943, Helen was married to J. Harry Lackey who was serving in the United States 
Navy. They were together two weeks and he was called to the war for fourteen and a half months 
before being stationed at Fisher's Island, NY. They resided there and on Staten Island NY until he 
was discharged from the Navy.

On July 21, 1945, they were blessed with a baby girl, Sharon Joy and on September 23, 1949, 
they were blessed with another daughter, Billie Sue.

They returned to Wilmington to live and raise their daughters. Mr. Lackey worked and went to 
school at night taking seminary courses. He was called as Pastor to Oak Grove Baptist Church 
and served there until his retirement, thirty six years later.

Survivors include her husband, the Rev. J. Harry Lackey; daughters, Sharon L. Cheston and Sue
 L. Jeffries and husband, L.B. "Rusty" Jeffries; her special grandsons, Jason B. Jeffries and
 Jonathan E. Cheston; her brother Kenneth Edwards and his wife Gerrie, and their children, Kirk 
Edwards and wife Cathy, and Douglas Edwards and wife Lynn and son Reed; niece, Dr. Cinthia
 E. Fletcher-Fulrod, and her twin sons, John and Matthew Fletcher who Mrs. Lackey considered 
to be very special; nieces and nephews, A.C. and Sandy Everett and family, William and Connie 
Lackey, Judy Rackley, Dee Ann Ward, Brenda Bowen, Tammy Ward, Don Ward, Jr., Dale and 
Peggy Edwards. Also, Nancy Lackey, Fran Lackey, and many special friends. She was 
predeceased by her parents, and a brother, Charles A. Edwards.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel. Rev. Vic Potter, Rev. Rick Howell, and Mr. James Davis will 
officiate. Music will be provided by Pattie Jeffries and Donna Merritt.

Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Jonathan Cheston, Jason Jeffries, Kirk Edwards, Douglas 
Edwards, James Davis, Larry White, Billy White, and Ernest Daniel. Honorary pallbearers will 
be Ryland Powell, Bob Coleman, Elwood McCoy, Bob Thompson, David Southerland, and Leroy 
Lape.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2008, 
at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A special thank-you is extended to Dr. Neil Musselwhite and staff for their loving care, and to Dr.
 John Burke, Dr Stephen Young, and staff of ICU Trauma Unit 2 (NHRMC), and everyone involved 
in the care of Mrs. Lackey.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Lanasa, Concettina Louise* 


CONCETTINA LOUISE LANASA

Concettina Louise Lanasa, 57, of 533 Hidden Valley Road, Wilmington, N.C., died on Sunday,
 September 21, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

She is survived by two sons, Justin and Mike Lanasa of Wilmington, N.C. and one grandchild.

A private family memorial service will be held on October 10, 2008.

Arrangements by Cape Fear Crematory.
  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 
 


Lane, Roy Richard 


of 4701 Silva Terra Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. 
Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 





Lang, Josephine H. 


69, of the Waterford community, Leland, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Lawson, Matthew Harrison 


of 17687 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church, 
Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 




Lee, James A. 


73, of 7210 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender Memorial Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Coy 
Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/13/2008 



Lee, Lillie Mae Rouse 


81, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Wall Freewill Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Belvue Cemetery, Chadbourn. Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Lehrfeld Jr., Robert William* 


ROBERT WILLIAM LEHRFELD, JR.,

LEHRFELD -- Mr. Robert William Lehrfeld, Jr., age 63 of Alpharetta, GA died Friday, September 
19, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta. He was the oldest of three siblings, born in Kingston, 
NY on November 5, 1944. Mr. Lehrfeld attended St. Patrick's Elementary School and was a 1963 
graduate of Bayshore High School, where he was a member of the swim team for 4 years.

After graduation, Rob entered the U.S. Army, where he underwent basic training at Ft. Dix, NJ, 
and was later assigned to Okinawa, Japan with the NIKE air defense battery. In 1965, he re-enlisted 
for communications training at Ft. Mammouth, NJ. Mr. Lehrfeld then received orders for Vietnam in
 April of 1966, where he was assigned to MAC-headquarters under 69th Signal Battalion, 593rd 
Signal Company, under General Westmoreland, as Chief Communications Specialist. After serving 
his country in Vietnam, Mr. Lehrfeld was rotated back to the U.S. to Ft. Wainwright, AK for the next
 two years, and was honorably discharged on July 2, 1969 from Ft. Lewis, WA.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter Stacie Ann Lehrfeld of Bayside, NY; two sons, Robert 
William Lehrfeld III, and John Robert Lehrfeld of St. Petersburg, FL; mother, Rita Zurmuhlen 
Lehrfeld; sister, Kathi Malchesky of East Islip, KY; and brother, Richard Lehrfeld of Syracuse, 
NY. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 22 at 1:00 PM from Northside Chapel
 Funeral Directors in Roswell, GA, 770/645-1414, www.northsidechapel.com. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post 120002, the Disabled American 
Veterans Chapter 6, or the American Legion Post 201.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 

 

Lewis, Clara 


of 17 Invershield Road, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, 
N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will
 be at Malloy Lewis Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 




Lewis, Coates James "Jim"* 


COATES, JAMES LEWIS "JIM"

86, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died September 21, 2008, surrounded by his family. Born in Burgaw, 
NC, he moved to St. Petersburg in 2005 from Goldsboro, NC.

He retired as a Master Sergeant of the Air Force, having served during WW II. Following his 
retirement he worked for the State of North Carolina Juvenile Services Center in Castle Hayne, 
North Carolina; North Carolina State Highway Commission; North Carolina State Forestry Service 
as a seedling salesman; Magistrate in Wilmington, NC and for FEMA near Washington, DC. He 
was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a High Priest. He also 
was a Mason and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Eugenia; a daughter, Susan Ratliff (Jesse) Holiday, Texas; 
sons: Robert M. Coates (Janet) St. Petersburg, Florida, James F. Coates (Belinda) Wallace, North 
Carolina; sisters: Grace, Mary Ann, Ernestine, and Arlene; 11 grandchildren and many great-
grandchildren that were the joy of his life. He will be missed by many others who knew and enjoyed 
his friendship including special friend Lana Smith.

Burial took place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, 
Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to Alzheimer's Association. 

Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home

(727) 822-2059

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Lewis, Jack Worth* 


JACK WORTH LEWIS

Jack Worth Lewis, 78, of Kure Beach, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at his 
residence.

Jack retired from the International Nickel Company, where he worked as a testing site operator. He 
was also one of the original residents of Kure Beach. 

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Honeycutt and a daughter-in-law, Peggy Lewis. He is 
survived by his wife, Josephine Hewitt Lewis; two sons, Jerry C. Lewis and Donald "Red" Lewis;
 son-in-law, Clyde Honeycutt; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and dedicated friends 
Dennis and Patty Cooper.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street., 
Wilmington, NC 28401

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 




Lewis, Joyce Blackmore 


77, of Miami, formerly of Duplin County, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. A graveside service will be 
at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blackmore Cemetery, Warsaw. Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Lockamy, Harvey 'Doug' 


49, of 2081 N.C. 210, Garland, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Bladen County Hospital, Elizabethtown. 
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Colly Chapel Church, Harrells. Burial will be at Harvest Time 
Worship Center Cemetery, Garland. Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Logan, Sylvia Fountain* 


SYLVIA FOUNTAIN LOGAN

Sylvia Fountain Logan passed away peacefully September 6, 2008, at her daughter's home (Tish 
Logan McCauley) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer for many months. 

She was 69 years old and was born, on December 30, 1938, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to 
Elmo G. Fountain, deceased, and Plina Ritter Fountain. Sylvia graduated from New Hanover 
High School in Wilmington in 1957, where she was a cheerleader, and attended Woman's 
College in Greensboro, NC. She has lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, for the past 17 years with her 
significant other, David White, who will miss her dearly.

She is survived by her ex-husband Len Logan of Duck, NC; her mother, Plina Ritter Fountain, 92, 
of Wilmington, NC; two daughters, Tish Logan McCauley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Kathy Brake 
Skomsky and husband Stephen of Hendersonville, NC; three sons, Rick Brake and wife Joann of 
Kitty Hawk, NC, Gil Logan and wife Jennifer of Louisville, KY, and Eric Logan and wife Christy of 
Hickory, NC; two brothers, Ray Fountain and wife Suzanne of Leland, NC, and Griff Fountain and 
wife Linda of Winter Haven, FL; a sister, Janet Fountain Petty of Chapel Hill, NC; eight grandchildren 
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In memory of Sylvia, a memorial service will be held in Wilmington, NC, at Bethany Presbyterian 
Church, 2237 Castle Hayne Road, at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 13, 2008. The church is 
halfway between where Kerr Avenue and 23rd Street intersect the Castle Hayne Road (Hwy 
133/117), a few miles north of downtown Wilmington.

A service to celebrate her life will also be held near her home in Florida on Wednesday, 
September 10, 2008, at the church shown below.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Mary's Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1400 
Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071, where Sylvia was a devoted member for many years.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/9/2008 




Long, Harris James 


63, of 5818 Middlesex Drive, formerly of Garland, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Sun City Center 
Hospice, Tampa, Fla. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Long Cemetery, Harrells. 
Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Long, Roma 


75, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 
3 p.m. Wednesday at Dulah Baptist Church. Burial will be at Harley Ford Cemetery. Inman Funeral
 Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 




Long, Ronald Justice 


infant son of Lisa Michelle Mullins and Ronald Edwin (Ronnie) Long, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 
2008. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Ganey Family Cemetery off Lanvale Road 
at Breman Lane, Leland. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Long, William Leon 


83, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sweet 
Home Baptist Church. Burial will be at Gore Cemetery, Nakina. Inman Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 



Long, William Perry 


73, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Inman
 Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Minos Meares Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/13/2008 



Loughran, Marguerite “Ritchie” Griffin 


of Cape Harbour Drive, Southport, formerly of Murrysville, P.A., died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 
2008, at Ocean Trail Convalescent Center, Southport. A funeral mass will be at noon Sept.26, 
2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date at St. Josephs Cemetery, 
North Versailles, P.A. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/26/2008 



Magee, Charlotte Meier Norris* 


CHARLOTTE MEIER NORRIS MAGEE

Charlotte Meier Norris Magee, wife of Alfred Wesley Magee, died suddenly on Wednesday, 
September 24, 2008 in her home in the presence of her husband and her daughter. Charlotte 
was born in Wilmington on August 13, 1918, and was the daughter of the late Frank L. Meier 
and Charlie Farrow Meier.

She was predeceased by her first husband Roger Norris and son-in-law Jerry Ramsey, and by 
her brother Henry Blackledge Meier, by her uncles James H. and Thomas Wood Burriss, by her 
aunt Altavelia Boyd, all of Wilmington; and by a brother-in-law John T. O'Neil and his son John T.
 O'Neil, Jr. of Princeton, N.J.

Charlotte graduated from New Hanover High School in the class of 1935, and from the Orange 
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Orange, N.J. She then volunteered during World War II 
for duty as a Navy nurse, was commissioned an Ensign, and served at U.S. Navy Hospital 
Bainbridge, Md. She was one of four children, all of whom served in the war.

She returned to Wilmington and worked at the Board of Health and later served as Director of 
School Nurses for the Board of Education.

She was a life-long member of the Episcopal church of the Good Shepard, which was built by her 
grandfather, where she served on the Vestry. She was possessed of an exceptional soprano
 singing voice, and won first place in the North Carolina State High School soprano vocal competition. 
During those early years by invitation she sang in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church, doing 
occasional solos.

After the death of her first husband she later married Lt. Cdr. Wes Magee, USNR, a career carrier 
fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy in both World War II and Korea.

She is survived by her stepmother, 102-year-old Bertha Meier and by her daughter Susan Norris 
Ramsey and grandson Matt Ramsey and wife Kristina; by her brother, F.L. "Tanky" Meier and 
wife Phyllis, and their son Charles D. Meier, wife Terri, and daughter Hayley, and their daughter 
Anne Meier Hoy and her daughter, and Charlotte's namesake Charlotte Hoy and her husband 
Jason Mudcapp.

Charlotte's sister Jacqueline Meier O'Neil also survives with her daughters Mollie Barringer and 
husband Warner and their daughter Anna and son John, all of Key Biscayne, Fla., and 
Jacqueline's daughter Cathy of Chapel Hill, N.C. and her sons Shawn and Patrick and daughter
 Julia. Her brother Henry's widow, Hilda Meier Simon and her sons Henry, Jr. and wife Lori and 
grandsons Adam and wife Lyndsay, Jordan and Max and granddaughter Jennie and son Richard 
and wife Tina and children Deanna and Erich. Stepchildren, Alfred Magee Jr. "Pete" of Colo., 
Pattie M. Vaughan and husband David of Arlington, Va., Judy M. Stanz and husband Peter of 
Conn., Leslie M. Chinappi of Norfolk, Va., and Nancy M. Martin and husband John of Va.

Visitation will be at Andrews Mortuary, 1617 Market St. from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, 
September 26. A funeral service will be at the Church of the Good Shepard at 6th. And Queen 
Sts. At 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 27th., with interment at Oakdale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Church of the Good Shepard PO Box 928 Wilmington NC 28401.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 



Malpass, Ashford Gene* 


ASHFORD GENE MALPASS

DELCO -- Ashford Gene Malpass, 63, of Delco, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at his 
residence.

He was the son of Mrs. Margaret Dale Malpass and the late Ashford Malpass. Mr. Malpass was 
a logger by trade. He was a member of the Piney Grove Advent Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Pattie Simpson Malpass of Delco, N.C.; daughter, Amy Malpass 
Smith and husband Jeff of Delco, N.C.; son, Anthony Gene Malpass and wife Leslie of Delco, 
N.C.; daughter, Betsy Malpass Crowder and husband Joseph of Leland, N.C.; mother, Margaret 
Dale Malpass of Delco, N.C.; sister, Annette Malpass of Council, N.C.; brother, Shelton Malpass 
and wife Sharon of Wilmington, N.C.; seven grandchildren.

The funeral will be Friday, September 5, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. at the Piney Grove Advent 
Christian Church with Rev. Martin Heath, Patsy Smith, Rev. Calvin Malpass and Rev. Danny 
Kennedy officiating with burial following in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday night at the Piney Grove Advent Christian church from 7:00 until
 9:00 p.m.

McKenzie Mortuary Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 




Marston Jr., Edgar Jean* 


EDGAR JEAN MARSTON, JR.

Edgar Jean Marston, Jr. was born May 4, 1915 in Port Chester, New York, died on September 
9, 2008 in Wilmington, NC after a brief illness. He was a strong, kind, gentle and loving man. He 
will be missed by all of his family.

He served as an Army Captain in the Pacific during World War II. He lived in La Jolla, CA from 
the 1961 to 2000 and actively participated in several local charities. He then moved to Wilmington, NC. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years, Jean White Marston, on March 9, 1977. 
He is survived by three sons and their wives, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 

His sons want to acknowledge the loving care that was given to their father by his second wife, 
Francis Marston and her daughter, Suzanne Moss, during the time he lived in Wilmington.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 



Martin, Delores C.* 


DELORES C. MARTIN

Delores C. Martin, 78, of Echo Farms in Wilmington died Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

Delores was born in Lake Charles. LA. She was a former teacher, and lived in many parts of the 
country, before moving to Wilmington in 1970 with her husband and family. She enjoyed traveling, 
playing golf, playing bridge and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde G. Martin; one son, Michael G. Martin and his wife Anita 
of Kernersville, NC; three grandchildren, Jon Martin, Lindsay Martin Heery, and David Martin.

A memorial service will be held 3 pm Friday, September 26, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel, 4108 S. College Rd., Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th
 Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 




Martin, Judy Wells 


70, of the Williamson's Crossroad community near Chadbourn, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at 
Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Martin family cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Massey, Amie Jene* 


AMIE JENE MASSEY

Amie Jene Massey, age 29, of Kinston, NC, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away Sunday, 
Sept. 14, 2008.

If the value of a person's life is measured by the love and joy given to others, Amie Jene Massey
 leaves this world wealthy beyond measure. From the time she left the care of her loving foster 
parents, Brenda and Douglas Walston, to become by adoption the cherished only child of Philip 
Eugene and Carolyn Jordan Massey, Amie touched an ever increasing circle of family and friends. 
Her buoyant spirit, quick smile and fighting persistence in the face of lifelong challenges including 
cystic fibrosis and diabetes have been an inspiration for those around her.

Amie was born April 28, 1979, and adopted before her first birthday. On her father's side, she 
became granddaughter to Mark and Percelle Massey, who recognized during their lives how 
special she was; niece to Mark and Judy Massey, Greg and Linda Massey, and Doug and 
Elaine Massey; and cousin to Leah, Zack, Alan, and Kristen. On her mother's side, she became 
granddaughter to Joseph and Ethel Jordan, who will always remember her first steps and her 
evening calls with excited accounts of special outings and many jokes. She was the only niece 
of Aunt B and Uncle John Morgan and cousin to Matthew, Jonathan and Travis. A multitude of 
other special relatives included her Aunt-Granny Jane and Aunt-Granny Louise in Maryland, 
along with Aunt Lettie and Uncle Bob in Florida (who rarely won a card game if Amie was on the 
opposing team).

Amie's family reached much farther: At Duke, her family included many special doctors, nurses 
and therapists who worked with her throughout her life; some even wore Goofy ears or brought 
her pancake breakfasts in intensive care to show how much her love, unflinching courage and 
laughter meant to them. Even before Amie started school, Miss Janet helped her overcome 
speech difficulties and taught her to love all things pig. At CDC and in New Hanover County's 
special education program, her family and friends included the teachers who helped her achieve 
life skills that made it possible for her to transition to an adult program at Caswell Center in 
Kinston. There, the loving members of her Caswell family gathered round to make possible an 
independent life, a job she loved, and further accomplishments that included gardening, cooking, 
completion of high school, and state recognition for her flower arranging. Throughout her life, 
Amie had the prayers and support of an even larger family in the many brothers and sisters of 
the Wilmington congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses, and she demonstrated her faith and 
beliefs in even the smallest of things.

Amie loved so much in life. She carried hundreds of photos with her at all times to share 
stories of her pets and family and friends with anyone who would listen. She celebrated her 
good days with diet Dr. Peppers and phone calls to tell others that she loved them. She 
adored watching movies and knew the plots of most Disney and comedy videos in her closetful 
collection. She knew how to have fun and to make others laugh, even when the times were dire. 
She breathed life into everything around her, and when that breath was no longer there, she 
asked only to rest. She will be remembered for her joy for living; her example serves as a 
reminder of the important things in life and the courage needed to live it.

Memorial Services to be held first at her home at the Caswell Center in Kinston, NC at 3:00 PM 
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, and then 2:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at the Kingdom Hall of 
Jehovah's Witnesses, 4806 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Caswell Center Foundation for 
Amie Massey Memorial Fund, PO Box 1459 Kinston, NC 28503.

Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Mathieson, Helen Sloan* 


HELEN SLOAN MATHIESON

Helen Sloan Mathieson died peacefully on Tuesday, September 9th following a valiant battle with 
endometrial cancer. She was born in Wilmington on May 21, 1928 to the late R. E. Brown and 
Leona Gideon Brown. Helen loved her many friends and family in the Wilmington area, and lived 
there until moving to Wake Forest, NC in March 2007 to be closer to her sons and grandchildren. 

Helen was a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace, in the recent words of a close
 friend, "an instrument of God's love on this earth." She was a friend to all, a strong yet gentle 
and loving presence to all who were blessed to know her. She looked for and encouraged the 
best in everyone that she knew, and was a shoulder upon whom many found comfort and solace. 
She enjoyed a long association with the Wonder Shop, and was active for many years in Grace 
Methodist Church, the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, the Wilmington Womans Club, Cape Fear 
Country Club and the Carolina Yacht Club, where despite failing health she enjoyed a beach
 vacation with family and close friends in August (and managed to best her 'girlfriends' at the 
Thursday bridge luncheon). 

Helen is survived by her husband, Harold (Hal) Mathieson of the home, her former husband and 
dear friend George Sloan, Jr., of New Bern NC, her sons; George Sloan III of Creedmoor, NC, 
William B. (and Heidi) Sloan of Raleigh NC, and Timothy C. (and Kara) Sloan of New Bern NC; 
her sister Patricia A. Brown of Williamston NC, brothers Gene (and Ann) Brown and Leon (and 
Sylvia) Brown of Wilmington NC; grandchildren Alison and Alex Sloan of Raleigh NC, and 
Hannah, Henry and Edward (Ward) Sloan of New Bern, NC. She is additionally survived by 
stepdaughters Marcia McGuire of Raleigh NC, Robin Consuegra of Gulfport, FL and Nancy 
Nichols of Murrells Inlet, SC, and stepson David Mathieson of Portland, OR. In addition to her 
parents she was predeceased by her sister Katherine B. Caldwell and brother R. E. Brown, Jr., 
and is survived by their spouses Hugh (and Frances) Caldwell and Patricia W. Brown. 

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr Robert Wehbie for the loving care that he and 
the staff at Rex Hospital provided during the last months of her life.

A memorial service to celebrate Helen's life will be held at Grace Methodist Church on Sunday, 
September 14 at 2:00 PM. Family visitation will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Methodist Church, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, or to the charity of one's choice.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/11/2008 - 9/12/2008 




Matthews, Margaret King 


65, of 205 Shield St., Clinton, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Sampson Regional Medical 
Center, Clinton. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist 
Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



McAlister, Larry Oneil 


56, of Chadbourn, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



McCarroll, Eva Marie* 


EVA MARIE MCCARROLL

Eva Marie McCarroll, 72, of Castle Hayne, NC, died September 5, 2008 at Britthaven of North 
Chase.

Eva was born February 26, 1936 in Newport News, VA. She was the daughter of the late 
Alec and Eva Pershake Benton. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, 
William C. McCarroll, a daughter Debra Lorraine Barfield McCarroll and a brother, Lonnie Benton.

Eva was a nurse for over 10 years in New Hanover County and attended Wrightsboro Baptist 
Church.

Eva is survived by three sons; Edward McCarroll, William "Mac" McCarroll, Jr. and his wife 
Michelle, and Robert "Bobby" McCarroll; a daughter, Alice Wasner and her husband Curtis; 
a sister, Dorothy Walker and her husband Gene. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 
Charles McCarroll, Samantha McCarroll, Madison McCarrol, Susan Wasner, Steven Wasner 
and Robert "Little Bobby" McCarroll and many nieces and nephews. 

Eva was a Loving Mother and Grandmother.

A graveside service will be held at 3PM Monday at Prospect Cemetery with Rev. Keith Hollar
 officiating.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 





McClure, William 


55, of Tabor City, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at M.U.S.C., Charleston, S.C. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Great Grace Nondenominational, Tabor City. Burial will be at 
Columbus County Singing Union Cemetery, Tabor City. Westside Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/13/2008 



McCoy, Happy Conrad 


75, of Atkinson, formerly of Morgantown, W.Va., died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at home. A 
memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at Beverly Hills Garden Chapel, Morgantown, W.
Va. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/27/2008 



McCoy-Winslow, Lillie Mae 


65, of 951 N. Goodrich Ave., Thomaston, Ga., formerly of Maxton, N.C., died Wednesday, 
Sept. 17, 2008, at Upson Regional Medical Center, Thomaston, Ga. The funeral will be at 
11 a.m. Saturday at S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Maxton. Burial will be at 
McLeod Cemetery, Maxton. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/26/2008 





McCrary, Bette Stern "Happy"* 


BETTE "HAPPY" STERN MCCRARY

OAK ISLAND -- Bette "Happy" Stern McCrary, age 65, of Oak Island, died Saturday, 
September 26, 2008, at her home.

"Happy" was born in Cooke County, Texas on August 5, 1943, and was the daughter of 
Herbert and Rose Stern of Virginia. She was a former 20 year resident of Charlotte where 
she worked as a Registered Dietician and most recently at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center in Wilmington.

A gathering and celebration of her life will be held Wednesday October 1, 2008, from 4-6 
pm at 3729 East Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC.

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/30/2008 


McCrea, Janet 


of Bay Street, Rose Hill, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Snellville, Ga. The funeral will 
be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Duplin Memorial 
Gardens, Teachey. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008



McCulloch, David Franklin 


74, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Arrangements by McKenzie Mortuary. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/26/2008 



McDonald, Jerry Lawrence* 


JERRY LAWRENCE MCDONALD

WILMINGTON -- Jerry Laurence McDonald, 71, of Wilmington passed on September, 22, 
2008. Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1937, his parents were the late Laurence Arthur and 
Elsie Lucille Kern McDonald.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Marshall McDonald; daughters, Laura 
Tomlinson and husband, John, of Pomfret, MD, Lisa Engelmann and husband, Robert, 
of Wilmington, Tara Duckworth and husband, Michael, also of Wilmington; sister , Virginia 
Kuzusko and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel Tomlinson, Shane 
Engelmann and Anna Duckworth.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church 
officiated by Father Bob Kus. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The 
family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM with a prayer 
service at 7:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: National Parkinson's Foundation, Inc, Office 
of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 



McGee, James Ernest* 


JAMES ERNEST MCGEE

James Ernest McGee, of Leland, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. 

He was born March 24, 1952, in Brunswick County to Alberta Benton McGee and Ernest M.
 McGee. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents William Penn Benton and 
Hattie Cora Benton, paternal grandparents Ernest Maynard McGee, Sr., and Ida Arnold 
McGee, his father Ernest M. McGee and uncle Ken M. McGee.

Jimmy was a man of many caps. He loved his God and loved his family. He enjoyed hunting 
and fishing; and was employed by International Paper for 38 years. Jimmy was a member of 
Shiloh United Methodist Church, a member of Waccamaw Masonic Lodge #596, A.F. & A.M., 
Wilmington Scottish Rite Masons, and Sudan Shriners.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary Ann McGee; mother, Alberta Benton McGee; his children, 
Jamey McGee (Jamie), Jared McGee (Tania), Jamie Rogers, Heather D. Crawford, and Heidi 
M. Crawford; grandchildren, Kimber, Christina, Hollis, Kenleigh, and Lilly. Sisters, Linda 
Schirippa (Dick), Connie Gainey (Don); nephew, Travis Gainey; uncle Edwin Benton (Louise); 
aunt Eva McGee Benton, aunt Margaret McGee Walden.

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Shiloh United Methodist 
Church on Maco Road, Leland, officiated by Rev. Leonard Sheppard and Rev. Skip Williams. 
There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 



McIntyre, Janie 


of 8905 Stephen Church Road, Scotts Hill community, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Davis 
Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Old Scotts Hill AME Church. 
Burial will be at Pollock Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



McLaurin, Rosa Maxine 


of 100 Elgar Place, Bronx, N.Y., a Wilmington native, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Jacobi 
Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mount Olive AME Church, 
Wilmington. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



McNair, Joseph 


of 1511 Ann St., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life¬CareCenter. 
The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Calvary MemorialCemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/27/2008 




McNerney, Mina Katherine 


94, of Lake Waccamaw, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake Waccamaw. 
Arrangements by Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Meares, Earl Dewey "Papa"* 


EARL "PAPA" DEWEY MEARES

Earl "Papa" Dewey Meares, 72, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on September 4, 2008 at 
the home of his son, Dewey Eugene Meares, in Rocky Point, NC.

Mr. Meares was born April 4, 1936 in Lumberton, NC, the son of the late Lillian Smith Meares 
and Ertle Braxton Meares.

Mr. Meares was preceded in death by his step-mother Edith Currie Meares, brother Kenneth 
Eugene Meares, sisters Pamela Gail Meares and Mary Kay Meares.

Mr. Meares is survived by his son, Dewey Eugene Meares (Angelia); daughter, Patricia M. 
Clarke of South Carolina; son Jonathan Meares; grandchildren; Mack Meares (Wendy), Terry 
Meares (Ashley); Amanda and Alyssa Meares of Rocky Point; brothers, James Franklin 
Meares, Sr., of Castle Hayne, Charles Paul Smith (Evelyn) of New Kent, VA, Robert Braxton 
Meares (Wanda) of Lumberton; sisters, Elva Mae Stroud, of Hampton, VA, Ruth m. Jenkins 
of Castle Hayne, Betty Faye Cunningham of Fayetteville, Frances Lynn Larame, of St. Pauls, 
Gloria Jean Stanley of St. Pauls, Shirley Patricia Bumatay (Sam) of Burlington; and numerous 
nieces, nephews and cousins.

He will be missed by his affectionate dog, Bobo.

A memorial service will be held at 7pm, Friday, September 5, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour Prior.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17 Street, 
Wilmington, NC 28401.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Meldrum, John Alexander* 


JOHN ALEXANDER MELDRUM

"THERE IS A BEGINNING AND AN ENDING FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS ALIVE. 
IN BETWEEN IS LIVING"

John Meldrum began his living in Muskogee, OK, on November 24, 1925. Both his parents were
 professional, classical musicians and both had earned degrees in music -- John Sr. at Michigan, 
and mother Helene at Oberlin. Thus, John grew up with music. After his HS graduation, at age 17, 
he joined the US Army and served with the combat engineers on Okinawa. After the war, he 
graduated from Oklahoma State with an MS degree in engineering. He then moved to Alexandria 
and enrolled at Virginia Theological Seminary, where he spent a year to find out that his calling 
was engineering technology and all that entailed, especially aviation. He worked for the US Navy 
in the DC area, and for the fun of it competed in MG rallies. Eventually he moved to New York 
City, and worked for the Society of Automotive Engineers, Aeronautics Division.

John and I met in Phoenix in 1964 married in 1965, at the Community Church (Unitarian) in 
Manhattan. A year later he took a position with an engineering company (CF Braun) in Alhambra, 
a suburb of Los Angeles. We trekked cross-country to California in a P1800 Volvo, and found 
a home in Pasadena, CA. Next, John was recruited by Southern California Edison Company, 
where he turned from "mechanical" into "nuclear," at their San Onofre facility. When he retired,
 in 1988, we moved to Wilmington. But leisure, travel, and whatever retirees are supposed to 
pursue, was not in the cards. He was immediately re-hired as a consultant by Edison International. 
He loved it but it involved a tremendous amount travel -- between the two Coasts, to Asian countries, 
and to Europe. After two or three years of jet lags, he gradually distanced himself from those 
contracts and stayed home, where he continued the consulting business by phone for a while.

His serious passions were jazz, cars, and all things mechanical that fly in the air. In California, 
we played Bridge, Tennis, and often rode our bicyles to the Rose Bowl and the San Gabrial 
foothills for picnics. He tried valiantly, but remained an abominable snow skier. The highlights 
of our years in California were our annual month-long vacations on Kauai, where he became 
a dedicated snorkler.

And he loved cats! We had a bunch of them, bred and showed some. The one he most often 
remembered and talked about was Montgomery, a clownish, orange Cornish Rex. John's ashes, 
therefore, will be in the garden, next to Montgomery.

His "living" included our marriage of 43 years, and I thank John for every one of those years. 
His "ending" came on Friday, August 29, 2008, at NHRMC. He would have been 83 years old 
in November. I, his wife, Rose, am his sole survivor.

In his memory/honor please make your contribution to Doctors Without Borders, PO Box 5030. 
Hagerstown, MD 21741.

We will commit his ashes to the dust, followed by a gathering of friends at his home. Date and
 time to be announced, soon.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Mercer, Garvin Marion* 


GARVIN MARION MERCER

Garvin Marion Mercer, 68, of Bolivia, NC, died Friday, August 29th , following a period of 
declining health. 

Born in Brunswick County on May 27, 1940, Mr. Mercer was the son of the late Robert Garvin 
Mercer and Mrs. Ruby Ludlum Mercer. He was a retired Draw machine operator with Dupont 
with more than 20 years service.

Surviving are his two daughters, Kimberly Mercer Newman and husband Joe of Winnabow and 
Marian Louise Mercer of Bolivia; four grandchildren, Lisa, Tina, April and Joey and eight great-
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Tally Mercer.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 6th at the David Mercer Cemetery 
in Bolivia with Rev. Mark Murphy and Rev. Mark Millinor officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests memorial donations made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice CareCenter, 2222 S. 17th St., 
Wilmington, NC 28401, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or to the charity of one's choice. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Supply Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 8/31/2008 - 9/3/2008 



Merkel, Jonathon Rand 


49, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Merlos, Krissia Gabriela 


13, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center. A funeral mass will be 
at 3 p.m. Sunday at St.Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in El Salvador. Coble Ward-Smith 
Funeral Service, Oleander. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/21/2008 




Messick, Norval Robinson 


of Leland, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Liberty Commons Nursing Center. Arrangements 
by Andrews Mortuary. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Miller, Mark* 


MARK MILLER

Mark Miller, a noted magazine illustrator and the founder of Benmarl Vineyards in Marlboro, New 
York, died at the age of 89 on September 9, 2008 at Mariner Health Care of Wilmington, after a 
long illness. Born in Eldorado, Oklahoma, on January 2, 1919, he had a long career as an artist 
which culminated in the 1950s and 60s as an established illustrator for The Saturday Evening 
Post and other leading magazines of the pre-television era. He later turned his hobby interest in 
wine into a second career as a pioneer and leading figure in New York State's farm winery industry.

Mr. Miller moved to Wilmington in 2004 with his wife Grace Pendell Miller who resides with her 
daughter and son-in-law Sheila and Jack Woods of Wilmington. Besides his wife he is survived 
by a son, Eric Miller and his wife Lee, four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A memorial 
service will be held at Lake Shore Commons, 1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, on Sunday, 
September 14 at 3:30 p.m. The service will be conducted by the Reverend Rob Lapp of St. 
Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mark Miller to the 
Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605.

Andrews Market Street Chapel

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008 



Milligan, Retha Mae 


86, of Ash, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Supply. Burial will be at Milligan family cemetery, Ash. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Mixon, Louise 


93, of Carolina Beach, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/23/2008 



Moffat, Edith 


75, of Supply, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 3008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Murphy, Kimberly 


45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 
Currie. Burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 




Murray, Mable Lee 


70, formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Pope John Paul Convalescent Center, 
Orange, N.J. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woody Home for Service, 163 Oakwood 
Ave., Orange, N.J. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, East Hanover, N.J. Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/11/2008 



Mustico, Richard Joseph 


of Maple Circle, Ocean Isle Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Memorial service will be 
held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 



Myers, J. Edward “Ed” 


85, of Mount Olive, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Tyndall 
Funeral Home. Burial is at Calypso Cemetery, Calypso. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Nagy, Joseph John 


died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A memorial service 
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Faith Fellowship, Atkinson. Andrews Mortuary, Valley 
Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Nelson, Frances Davis* 


FRANCES DAVIS NELSON

Frances Davis Nelson of Kure Beach died Tuesday September 9, 2008 at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center.

She was born August 26, 1928 in South Boston, VA. Daughter of the late Thomas Davis and 
Annie McCormick Davis and was preceded in death by her son William Austin Nelson.

Mrs. Nelson was a member of First Baptist Church Kure Beach and regularly attended Fresh
 Start Christian Fellowship; she was a member of Eastern Star for over fifty years and taught 
Sunday school in Greensboro and Kure Beach.

Surviving is her husband William H. "WH" Nelson of the home, granddaughter, Kristen Lea 
Nelson of NY, sisters, Louise Tilley and husband Tyree of Durham, NC, Hazeline Sharp and 
husband Carl of Chattanooga, TN, best friend Susie Stanton and husband Jim and their 
daughter Virginia.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday September 12, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel by Dr. Al Watkins. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A graveside service will be held 2pm Saturday September 13, 2008 at Floral Gardens 
Memorial Park High Point NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fresh Start Christian Fellowship, 609-A Piner 
Rd. #186, Wilmington NC 28409.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 




Niedens, Ann* 


ANN NIEDENS

Ann Niedens, 63, of Carolina Beach, NC, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Houston, TX.

She was born in Oak Ridge, TN, the daughter of Lou Efird and the late John Maxwell Efird. 

Ann was a devoted member of Kure Memorial Lutheran Church where she had served on the 
church council and was active in the WELCA. For over twenty years she was the owner and 
operator of Palm Air Cottages and she worked extensively with the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Surviving in addition to her mother is her husband of thirty-three years, Edward M. Niedens; 
two sons, Phil Niedens and Edward W. Niedens; a daughter, Vicky Spain; a brother, Joe Efird; 
a sister, Sharon Efird; five grandchildren, Melissa Spain, Emily Spain, Asa Spain, Chase 
Niedens, and David Niedens; nieces and nephew, Carmen, Todd, Andrea, Valerie, and Laura.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 pm Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Kure Memorial Lutheran Church. Interment will 
follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kure Memorial Lutheran Church, PO Box 1, Kure 
Beach, NC 28448 or to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, PO Box 4072, 
Pittsfield, MA 01202.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 


Nobles, Angela Kay 


died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goshen Baptist Church. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 



Norris, Henrietta Register 


68, of Chinquapin, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at 
Cavenaugh family cemetery, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 


Norris, Louise Maready* 


LOUISE MAREADY NORRIS

Louise Maready Norris, 74, of Richlands, NC passed away Monday, September 15, 2008.

She was born in Duplin County, NC, on January 24, 1934, to the late Vaugh Maready and Alexis
 Batts Maready. 

Louise worked in food service as a waitress and hostess for many years in Onslow County and 
had most recently retired from Onslow County Schools.

She is survived by her husband, Charlie Norris of the home; one son, Robert Brown (Julie); three 
daughters, Linda Costella (James), Kathy Nuckles (Gary), and Bonnie Hanes (James); 13 
grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren; and two stepdaughters, Dianne Hamilton and Debbie 
Langley (Jerry); one sister, Betty Jean Jones; and four brothers, Leslie, Jim, Vernon, and Cecil 
Maready.

Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel, 4108 S. College Rd. Wilmington, officiated by Rev. Wilbur Horrell. Burial will follow at 
Prospect Cemetery in Wilmington.

There will be a time of visitation for family and friends from 12 noon until the service begins on 
Thursday. The family will be gathering at the home of Jerry and Debbie Langley, 7615 Mallow 
Rd., Bayshore Estates, Wilmington.
  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Norris, Mary Liza Smith 


93, of 1990 Bull St., Garland, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Sampson Regional Medical Center, 
Clinton. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, Garland. Burial will be
 at the church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Garland 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Brown, Willie F., of 7050 Masonboro Sound Road, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Drye, Shannon Bernard, died at home. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel.

Elliott, Valerie Cannassa, 27, of Wilmington, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 
4, 2008. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 
Carolina Beach Road. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Holst, Barbara Hart, 77, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

James, David Eugene, 65, of Castle Hayne, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Brunswick Cove 
Nursing Center. Burial will be in Pennsylvania. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Sidberry, Mazie, of 322 Barclay Hills Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Teel, JoAnne Marie, 42, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Bowens Chapel Holiness Church, 
Second and Meares streets. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Wilson, James Edward Cicero, of 7001 Carolina Beach Road, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 
home. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove First Born Holiness Church,
 6601 Carolina Beach Road. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel.

Young, Timothy Dale, 61, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at home. Services will be held in 
Ohio. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.



BRUNSWICK COUNTY

McGee, James Ernest, of Leland, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. A memorial service will be 
at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh United Methodist Church on Maco Road, Leland. Andrews 
Mortuary, Market Street.

Nobles, Angela Kay, died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at 
Goshen Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Robinson, Alice G., of 221 Wolfridge Road N.E., Leland, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James AMEZ Church, Old Town Creek Road, 
Leland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Ward, Shirley Ann, 63, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday 
at Inman Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hosea Simmons Cemetery, Nakina.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Evans, Elder, 88, of Nakina, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday 
at Palmyra Baptist Church. Burial will be at Myrtle Head Baptist Church Cemetery, Ash. 
Peacock Funeral Home.

Fowler, Annie Mae, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday 
at Inman Funeral Home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Jackson, David, of 1800 Woodyard Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at 
Silver Stream Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday 
at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be in the family cemetery. 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Jenkins, Carolyn Denise Blanks, 42, of 430 W. Virgil St., Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 
2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at 
Living Word Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Campground Community Cemetery, Whiteville. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Lawson, Matthew Harrison, of 17687 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 
3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at 
Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. 
Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Powell, Iva Dean, 79, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. 
Monday at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Peacock 
Funeral Home.

Ray, Royce Jerome, of the Red Hill Community, east of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 1, 
2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Whiteville United Methodist Church. McKenzie Mortuary Service.

Ripley, Donald George, 87, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A memorial service 
will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Grace Bible Church. Peacock Funeral Home.

Taylor, Esther Mae Brown, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Monday at Carvers Creek A.M.E. Zion Church, Council.



DUPLIN COUNTY

McCrea, Janet, of Bay Street, Rose Hill, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Snellville, Ga. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Duplin 
Memorial Gardens, Teachey. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.



PENDER COUNTY

Carpenter, Geneva Loftin, 80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, 
at Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship 
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral 
Home, Burgaw.

Lewis, Clara, of 17 Invershield Road, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Brooklyn 
Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Malloy Lewis Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, 
Burgaw.

Murphy, Kimberly, 45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moore's Creek 
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, 
Burgaw.

Smith, Michael J., 46, of U.S. 117 South, Rocky Point, and 437 Holly Shelter Road, Jacksonville, 
died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in New Hanover County. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at 
Pike Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Burgaw. Burial will be at Smith Cemetery, Rocky Point. 
Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.



ELSEWHERE

Blue Jr., Averner, 44, of 6 Tumlin Court, Durham, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Duke University 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Brunswick-Waccamaw Baptist Association 
Building, Whiteville. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Clarkton. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Hall, Ulysses, of Atlanta, formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Grady Hospital, 
Atlanta. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will 
be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

Wallace, Freddie, formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. Arrangements 
by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/6/2008 




NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Baker, Roderick Ray, 51, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at home. A graveside service will be at 11 
a.m. Friday at Livingston Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Delco. Andrews Mortuary, Market 
Street.

Brown, Willie F., of 7050 Masonboro Sound Road, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.

Day III, Frederick N., 86, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at 
Temple Baptist Church. A private family burial will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Andrews 
Mortuary, Market Street.

Drye, Shannon Bernard, died at home. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel.

Elliott, Valerie Cannassa, 27, of Wilmington, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 
4, 2008. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 
Carolina Beach Road. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Ervin, Elizabeth, 43, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. 
Friday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive.

James, David Eugene, 65, of Castle Hayne, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Brunswick Cove 
Nursing Center. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Teel, JoAnne Marie, 42, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Bowens Chapel Holiness Church, 
Second and Mears streets. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Watkins Sr., George T., of 2816 Morgan St., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Friday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

Wilson, James Edward Cicero, of 7001 Carolina Beach Road, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 
home. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove First Born Holiness Church, 
6601 Carolina Beach Road. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel.

Young, Timothy, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service.



BRUNSWICK COUNTY

McGee, James Ernest, of Leland, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. A memorial service will be at 
1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloah United Methodist Church on Maco Road, Leland. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street.

Mercer, Garvin Marion, 68, of Bolivia, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. A graveside service 
will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at David Mercer Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 
Supply.

Moffat, Edith, 75, of Supply, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 3008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.

Nobles, Angela Kay, died June 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 
2008, at Goshen Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Robinson, Alice G., of 221 Wolfridge Road N.E., Leland, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James AMEZ Church, Old Town Creek Road, Leland. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.



COLUMBUS COUNTY

Jackson, David, of 1800 Woodyard Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at 
Silver Stream Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.

Jenkins, Carolyn Denise Blanks, 42, of 430 W. Virgil St., Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 
2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at 
Living Word Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Campground Community Cemetery, Whiteville. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Lawson, Matthew Harrison, of 17687 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 
2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at 
Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. 
Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.

Malpass, Ashford Gene, 63, of Delco, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at home. The funeral 
will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Advent Christian Church. Burial will be at the church 
cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary Service.

Ray, Royce Jerome, of the Red Hill Community, east of Whiteville, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, 
at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 
Whiteville United Methodist Church. McKenzie Mortuary Service.

Sellers, Eloise Hooks, 77, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Columbus Regional
 Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Burial will
 be at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary Service.



DUPLIN COUNTY

McCrea, Janet, of Bay Street, Rose Hill, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Snellville, Ga. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at 
Duplin Memorial Gardens, Teachey. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.


ONSLOW COUNTY

Bookhardt, Cinderella "Cindy" S., 87, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Cape Fear Hospital. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Good News Ministries Church. Burial will be at 
Onslow Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville. 


PENDER COUNTY

Carpenter, Geneva Loftin, 80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, 
at Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship 
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral 
Home, Burgaw.



Lewis, Clara, of 17 Invershield Road, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Brooklyn 
Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Malloy Lewis Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, 
Burgaw.



Murphy, Kimberly, 45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.



Plumley, Ronald G., 59, of Rocky Point, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. A memorial service will 
be at 1 p.m. Friday at Rocky Point Methodist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.



Smith, Michael J., 46, of U.S. 117 South, Rocky Point, and 437 Holly Shelter Road, 
Jacksonville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in New Hanover County. The funeral will be at 
3 p.m. Saturday at Pike Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Burgaw. Burial will be at Smith 
Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.



ELSEWHERE

Blue Jr., Averner, 44, of 6 Tumlin Court, Durham, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Duke 
University Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Brunswick-Waccamaw 
Baptist Association Building, Whiteville. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Clarkton. Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.

Brown, Sallie, 72, of 5387 Fairley Road, Maxton, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Scotland 
Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Missionary 
Baptist Church, Rowland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. S&L Funeral Home and 
Cremation Service.

Carter, Bobby Lane, 76, of Johnson's ....   More 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Odham Jr., John 


died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at 
Fellowship Baptist Church, 5709 Murrayville Road. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Odham Jr., John* 


JOHN ODHAM, JR.

John Odham, Jr., passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at his home after a brief 
illness. 

John was preceded in death by his parents, John Odham and Gladys Brown Odham and 
brother, Bobby Odham. 

John was a life long native of Wilmington. A veteran of the US Navy, assigned to the USS 
Wisconsin. He was a senior alumni member of the Boys Brigade and a member of the 
Moose Lodge. 

John was an avid gardener. He loved to grow fruits and vegetables from seed. John enjoyed 
the outdoors, especially the ocean and fishing, even though he never actually caught any fish! 

John loved his family very much and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

He is survived by his wife, Violet Odham and dog "Buddy" of the home; his brother, Harry 
Odham and wife, Judy; his son, John Odham and wife, Nancy; his son, Gary Odham and 
daughter, Sherry Hand and husband, Richard of Wilmington; three stepchildren, Vicki 
Tkach and husband, Mike of Maryland, Stan Soderstrom and wife, Jeanette of Maryland
and Juanita Hardee of Leland. Also, are his grandchildren, Shawn Hardee, Nicholas 
Hardee, Michelle Huff, Karen Hardee, Jodie Boyd, Kathy Knott, Dean Odham, Kelly and 
Reid Hand; great-grandchildren, Shyann Boyd, Haley Odham, Anna Hardee, Logan and 
Robert Littrell, Nathan Huff, Anton and Amaria George. 

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Fellowship 
Baptist Church, 5709 Murrayville Road (791-9054). Pastor Arnold Griffin will officate. The 
family will greet friends after the service. 

The family would like memorials be directed to the Brigade Boys and Girls Club, 2759 
Vance St., Wilmington, NC 28412. 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 
(910) 791-9099 
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/9/2008 


Odham Jr., John Allen 


80, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Oliver, Elizabeth Jane Walters "Betty"* 


ELIZABETH "BETTY" JANE WALTERS OLIVER

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Walters Oliver, age 79 of Whiteville died Thursday, September 
4, 2008 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville.

She was the widow of William Claude Oliver, Jr. and the daughter of the late James 
Clarence and Martha Ann Thompson Walters, Sr. In 1981 she retired from United 
Carolina Bank working primarily at the Courthouse UCB Branch.

Final rites will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Whiteville First Presbyterian Church with 
Reverend Joshua Bower officiating. Interment will follow in Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. 

She is survived by a daughter, Martha O. Yates and husband, Allen of Chadbourn; a 
brother, J.C. Walters, Jr. and wife, Jean of Gibson, SC; a sister-in-law, Gene Oliver of 
Whiteville; granddaughter, Courtney C. Hayes and husband, Brandon of Chadbourn; and 
a special friend, Libby Dowless of Whiteville.

Memorials may be made to the Whiteville First Presbyterian Church, 511 N. Thompson 
Street, Whiteville, NC 28472.

Visitation will be held 7-9 pm Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Worthington Funeral Home 
in Chadbourn.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/6/2008 




Owens, Marcelene Axson 


67, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Inman Funeral 
Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Myrtle Green Cemetery, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Ozier, Stewart Lee 


62, of Balls Mill Road, Midland, Va., died Monday, Sept. 1, at his home in Ocean Isle Beach. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will be 
at Mintz Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 




Pailin, James Edward 


84, of 103 School St., Tabor City, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home. The funeral will be 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Tabor City. Burial will be at Columbus County 
Singing Union Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Parker, Mary D.* 


MARY D. PARKER

Mary D. Parker, 76, daughter of the late Virginia and George Defee, died on Monday, 
September 8, 2008, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Sanford, NC on March 31, 1932, she moved to Wilmington as a child. After 30 
years of service, Mary retired from CP&L in 1987. She was a member of Cape Fear 
Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed serving on numerous committees, was a member 
of Circle # 2, and a charter member of their Craft group. Mary was an avid quilter and 
enjoyed gardening during her retirement years.

Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Harry; three daughters, Ginny Parker of Houston, 
TX, Pam Williams and husband Jeff of Oak Island, NC, and Susie Parker of Wilmington; 
one grandson, Trey McKeithan and wife Carla of Winterville, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Oakdale 
Cemetery with Rev. Jonathan Watson officiating.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Andrews Valley 
Chapel, 4108 S. College Road.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care 
Center, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 or the New Hope Outpatient Pulmonary 
Program, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401, or Cape Fear Presbyterian Church, 2606
 Newkirk Ave, Wilmington, NC 28412.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 




Parker, Ruby Ozzell 


83, of The Brian Center, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. 
Arrangements by Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Parsons, Norman 


of Oak Island, died July 11, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Island 
Presbyterian Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/12/2008 



Pennick, Mary Rogers 


of Charlotte, formerly of Wilmington, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Charlotte. The 
service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at A. E. Grier and Sons Funeral Home, 2310 
Statesville Road, Charlotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Peterson, Linda Graham 


60, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at 
Beaverdam Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at McPherson Cemetery. Inman Funeral 
Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 



Pious, George Edward* 


GEORGE EDWARD PIOUS

George Edward Pious, 84, of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 24, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Peter Pious and Theodora 
Boreko Pious.

Mr. Pious attended Ben Franklin High School in Philadelphia where he played football, and 
was a graduate of Temple University. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy 
(1943-1946) and proudly served aboard the USS Saranac. Mr. Pious had been employed as 
an account executive with WCAU (CBS TV) Philadelphia, and WBBM in Chicago. In New York 
he worked with CBS TV Network sales and was Director of Client Relations. He was a member 
of St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church.

Surviving is his wife of fifty-eight years, Rose Borys Pious; three children, Robert Pious (Carol) 
of Southbury, CT, Kathleen Fesmire (Mark) of Forest, VA, and Patricia Johnson (David) of 
Centerville, OH; seven grandchildren, Kevin Pious (Kelly), Brian Pious, Nathan Fesmire, Eric 
Fesmire, Peter Johnson (Emily), Rebecca Larson (Dan), and Karen Johnson; also two 
great-grandchildren, Annabelle Larson, and Aliana Johnson.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2008, at St. Andrew's 
On-the-Sound Episcopal Church officiated by The Rev. Richard G. Elliott.

A public viewing will be held from 1:15 p.m. until 1:45 pm Monday at the church. 

Following the service the family will receive friends in the church parish hall.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to St. Andrew's On-the- Sound Episcopal Church, 
101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403.
A Market Street Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 



Plumley, Ronald G.* 


MR. RONALD G. PLUMLEY

Mr. Ronald G. Plumley, 59, of Rocky Point, passed away on September, 01, 2008.

He is survived by one son, Nicholas Plumley and wife, Angie of Ohio; three brothers, 
Gary Plumley and wife, Shelly of Rocky Point; Jeff Plumley and wife, Marci of Ohio, and 
Roger Plumley, also of Ohio; and one sister, Lori Lundquist and husband, Paul of Ohio.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 05, 2008, at Rocky Point 
Methodist Church.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 

  



Porter Sr., Arthur Hargett 


87, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of Kelly, diedFriday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Highlands Regional 
Medical Center, Sebring. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Garden of 
Memories Cemetery, Kelly. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 





Powell, Infant Lydia Jane* 


INFANT LYDIA JANE POWELL

Our precious baby girl, Lydia Jane Powell is now safe and secure resting in the arms of Jesus. 
Being the infant daughter of Jason and Patty Powell and sister of Zoe Powell, Lydia was loved 
and adored from the very beginning of life.

Surviving in addition to her Christian parents and big sister are her maternal grandparents, Bob 
and Betty Sherrill of Willard; paternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Powell of Watha; maternal 
great grandparents, John Norris of Wallace and Bob Graley of Watha; paternal great 
grandparents, Avis Powell of Watha and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Powell of Harrells; uncle, 
Dean Blizzard and fiancé, Anita and his daughter, Tanner of Willard; aunt, Mary Beth Parker 
and husband, James of Willard and numerous family and friends.

A gathering of friends and family will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 
First Assembly of God Church in Wallace.

Committal service will be 2:00 Sunday at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008 


 

Powell, Iva Dean* 


IVA DEAN POWELL

WHITEVILLE -- Ms. Iva Dean Powell, 79 of Whiteville, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 in 
Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was born October 23,1928 in Marion County, the 
daughter of the late Lewis Foley & Nellie Jane Beck Foley. She was formerly married to the 
late Oliver Powell. She formerly worked at Whiteville Apparel and retired from Dupont. 

Funeral service will be conducted 10:00 am, Monday, September 8, 2008 at Trinity Baptist 
Church by Rev. Stephen Bailey and Rev. Dave Crumpler. Interment will be in Whiteville 
Memorial Cemetery. 

She is survived by her daughters, Saundra Creen & husband, Michael; Debra Boswell & 
husband, David; Sons, Tim Powell & wife, Mary; Mike Powell & wife, Jan; Pat Powell & wife, 
Annette; sister, Shirley Evans; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great -grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 7, 2008, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Peacock 
Funeral Home. 

www.peacockfuneralhome.net

Peacock, PO Box 586, Whiteville, NC 28472

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Powell, Margaret 


of 5432 N. Capital St., N.W. Washington, formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, 
in Washington. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Powers, Ella Ivey* 


ELLA IVEY POWERS

LUMBERTON -- Ella Ivey Powers, 84, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Southeastern 
Hospice House.

She was born April 29, 1924, in Robeson County to the late David Ivey and Ella Kinlaw Ivey. In 
addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Powers. Mrs. 
Powers was a homemaker and she was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, John Powers and wife, Margaret and Glenn Powers, all of Lumberton; 
two daughters, Joyce Wellington and husband, Tommy and Gail Prescott, all of Lumberton; four 
grandchildren, Johnny Powers, Bobby Powers, Keith Powers and Michael Prescott and 9 great-
grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Friday, 09-19-08, at 3:00 PM at Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery 
with Dr. Michael Arnette officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run 
Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to Golden Living Nursing Center, 1555 Willis Avenue, Lumberton, 
NC 28358.

The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7:00 until 9:00 at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, 
Inc. in Lumberton and at other times at the home of Joyce and Tommy Wellington, 5303 
Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC.

Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton is serving the Powers family.

To send condolences visit www.floydmortuary.net.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/18/2008 




Priest, Donald Allen* 


DONALD ALLEN PRIEST

HARTSVILLE, SC -- Mr. Donald Priest, 59, of Hartsville, SC, died on September 9, 2008 from 
injuries sustained in a car accident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Haynes 
Priest and Sarah Jernigan Priest; grandparents, Warren Mazatlan Priest, Ruby McCall Priest, 
Matthew Luney Jernigan and Lena Dare Jernigan.

He is survived by a sister, Gwenda Priest and her husband, Jim Lustig, of Greensboro. 

Donald graduated from Clarkton High School in 1967, lettering in baseball and football. He joined 
the Army and served his country in Vietnam and Korea. After an honorable discharge he attended 
Cape Fear Institute and received a degree in welding. He moved to Hartsville in 1981 as an 
employee of Carolina Power and Light. He retired in 2005 from Progress Energy. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 12, at White Plains Presbyterian 
Church. 

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to White Plains Presbyterian Church, 
6049 White Plains Church Road, Council, NC 28434.

Visitation will be held at Kinlaw Funeral Home, Thursday, September 11, from 6-8 pm.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 




Pritchard, Brenda Kelly 


63, of Crown Stream Drive S.W., Ocean Isle Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. A memorial 
service will be at noon Monday at Ocean Isle Chapel. Burial will be at Brunswick Memorial 
Gardens. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 




Quate, Virginia Groome Stanford* 


VIRGINIA GROOME STANFORD QUATE

Virginia Groome Stanford Quate, 76, of Wilmington, died Monday, September 1, 2008.

Virginia was born October 2, 1931, in Greensboro, NC, daughter of the late Clarence A. Stanford 
and Dorothy Groome Stanford. Her husband, O'Neil Quate, daughter, Tanya S. Quate, and two 
sisters, Sue Warf and Barbara Atkinson, preceded her in death. 

Mrs. Quate was a member of Lake Forest Baptist Church and was retired from General Electric.
 She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by four children, two sons, Timothy O. Quate and Talmage A. Quate, and two 
daughters, Tena M. Quate and Tyra Q. Carmichael and husband, David, all of Wilmington; two 
grandchildren, Alexander Quate and Melody Quate; sister, Jane Harden of Greensboro, NC; 
stepmother, Mabel Stanford of Danville, VA; and many loving and dear nieces, nephews, and 
friends.

A funeral service will be 2pm Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Andrews Market Street 
Chapel with Rev. Randy Speight officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
The family will receive friends Wednesday, at the funeral home, from 12:30pm until the service 
hour.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, 
NC 28401.

A Market Street Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/2/2008 

 

Rabunsky, Martin* 


MARTIN RABUNSKY

Martin Rabunsky died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in Silver Spring, MD, after a short battle with 
cancer. A private burial was held September 4, 2008 in Dayton, VA.

He was born in Wilmington, NC July 15, 1930, son of Samuel David and Sarah Shain Rabunsky. 
Martin was predeceased by his parents, two sisters and on February 28, 2008 his wife of 48 
years, Carolyn Caricofe Rabunsky.

Survivors include Martin's siblings, Janet Evenson (Norman) and Bernard Rabunsky (Lenore) 
of Wilmington, NC; niece Roselle Evenson Margolis and nephew Steven Rabunsky of 
Wilmington, NC; niece Debra Evenson of Durham, NC; nieces Arlene Rabunsky Karidis and 
Dawn Rabunsky of MD; nephew Joel Shinder and niece Michelle Shinder Whitmore of MN; 
several great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew.

Martin graduated from New Hanover High School in 1948, Wilmington College in 1950, East 
Carolina University in 1952 and received his Masters of Arts Degree in 1953 from the University 
of MN. He also served in the US Army.

As a dedicated public school teacher, Martin taught in Billings, MT, Winston-Salem, NC, 
Fairfax County, VA and Montgomery County, MD. Martin completed his teaching career in 
MD, where he served as head of the History Department and assistant principal of Wheaton 
High. 

Memorial gifts may be made to a charity of one's choosing.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/16/2008 




Rawley, Thomas Adrian* 


THOMAS ADRIAN RAWLEY

Thomas Adrian Rawley, 46, of Wilmington, N.C., exited the court of life on September 14, 
2008 ,in Raleigh, N.C.

Thomas is survived by his wife Linda Melvin Rawley; two daughters Myranda Nicole and 
Shannon Marrissa; his father, Thomas Jefferson Rawley; his mother Gwendolyn Buckhanan 
and stepfather Roy Buckhanan; four sisters, Kimberly Bush (Harry), Sabrina Robinson, 
Maureen Moore (Eddie), Adrianne L. Wright and one brother Roy Buckhanan, Jr. (Karen); 
grandfather, Samuel J. Robinson I; grandmother, Marie Johnson; great aunt, Juanita Canady 
and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family visitation will be at the home of the Rawley's at 107 Dron Place and at the home of 
the Buckhanan's at 1514 South 4th Street.

The viewing will be from 6 pm until 8 pm Thursday, September 18th, at Adkins Drain Funeral 
Service, 515 South 8th Street (763-7117).

The Homegoing service will be Friday, September 19th, at 12 noon at Union Missionary 
Baptist Church, 2711 Princess Place Drive. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Garden.

In lieu of floral arrangements, please donate to the Coverdell Education savings account at 
the State Employees Credit Union. You may donate to Linda Rawley for Myranda and/or 
Shannon Rawley.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 South 8th Street
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 





Ray, Royce Jerome* 


ROYCE JEROME RAY

WHITEVILLE -- Royce Jerome Ray of the Red Hill Community east of Whiteville died Monday 
morning, Sept. 1, 2008, in Columbus Regional Healthcare after a brief illness.

He was born in Columbus County on Nov. 9, 1923, the son of the late Bessie High and 
Wescott Ray. He was preceded in death by one sister, Jewell Ray Lee.

Ray was a poet of note, having published three books of playful, whimsical verse that cleverly 
used "made-up" words in a punning context that conveyed messages that were humorous 
and at the same time illuminating.

He was retired from the office of Federal Paperboard (now International Paper) and had 
widespread business interests including rental property, timber production, land acquisition 
and sales, and leasing the family farm on which he was raised and where he made his home.

Ray was also engaged in the retail antique business for several years.

He was a graduate of Hallsboro High School and attended Campbell College. In his younger
days he was a semi-professional baseball player with Whiteville teams despite having lost 
parts on five fingers in a hunting accident as a teenager.

He is survived by his wife Patricia of the home; one son, Jay Ray and wife Beverly and 
daughter Annie of Hawaii; one daughter, Amy Ray and husband Adam Schnitzer and two 
children, Josephine and Samuel, of California. He is also survived by a nephew, Jerry Lee 
of Atlanta, and a niece, Linda Lee Newman, of Albany Georgia.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the Whiteville 
United Methodist Church where he was a member conducted by the Rev. Hope Vickers, 
Rev. Wayne Blythe and the Rev. Minor Gouge.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 in the 
fellowship hall of the Whiteville United Methodist Church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Southeastern Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 
151, Whiteville, N.C. 28472, or to the charity of one's choice.

McKenzie Mortuary Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 

 




Register, Evelyn Rose* 


MRS. EVELYN ROSE REGISTER

Mrs. Evelyn Rose Watkins Register, 64, of Anaca Point Road, in the Middle Sound 
Community, was called home to be with her "Lord", Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Register was born October 15, 1943, in Wilmington, the daughter of Mrs. Lilly Sutton 
Watkins of Wilmington and the late James David Watkins. She was also preceded in death 
by a brother Bobby Watkins.

Evelyn was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved fishing, 
gardening and especially her grandchildren. A loyal friend to many and neighborhood 
nurse to many. She was the former Vice President of the" Sencland CB Club."

Other than her mother, she is survived by her loving husband of fifty years, David George 
Register Sr. of the home; a son, David George Register Jr. and wife Connie of Willard, NC; 
two daughters, Cheryl Register Wilson and husband, William of Currie, NC, Sarah Elizabeth 
Register Rivenbark and husband, Matthew of Wilmington; sisters, Emma Jean Rivenbark 
and Nellie Anne Richards of Wilmington; a brother, James Daniel (Dick) Watkins and wife, 
Margaret of Winnabow; a brother-in-law, Johnnie Register and wife, Sara of Leland, 
sister-in-law, Kay Watkins of Wilmington, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many, 
many nieces and nephews and her faithful companion "Tandy."

Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the 
Prospect Community Cemetery by the Reverend Randall Smith. 

The family will receive friends at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 
Oleander Chapel, tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and at other times will be at the 
residence.

Tributes and condolences may be offered to the family at www.Mem.com.

A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 
(910) 791-4444

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Reilly, Eleanor (Harden)* 


ELEANOR REILLY (HARDEN)

BOLIVIA -- Mrs. Eleanor Reilly (Harden) of the Sunset Harbor Community passed away on 
September 9, 2008.

Eleanor was born in New Britain, CT. on October 28, 1919 and moved to Brunswick County 
over 21 years ago. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Ellie's life was dedicated to sharing love and teaching others the importance of unconditional 
love. She was the kindest woman that anyone could have ever met.

She is survived by her children, Bill, Bob, Judith and Gayle; her grandchildren, Joyce, Bill, 
Scott, Beverly, Emily, and one great-granddaughter, Beth. She loved all of her church friends, 
fellow club members, senior friends, fishing club friends and wonderful neighbors.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday September 13, 2008 at 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church with Reverend Doug Lawson officiating.

Inurnment will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Columbarium.

The family may be visited at the home of her daughter, Gayle Jones, 578 North Shore Dr., 
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 



Reynolds, Annie D., 


of Supply Street, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The funeral will be in Florence, S.C. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/15/2008 




Rice Sr., Donald Ray 


61, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. 
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/27/2008 




Ridgeway, Lessie Mae Boykin* 


LESSIE MAE BOYKIN RIDGEWAY

Mrs. Lessie Mae Boykin Ridgeway, 80, of 206 Sabrina Court, Jacksonville, formerly of Clinton, 
died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be 
at 1 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008, at Union Missionary Baptist Church, Jacksonville with Pastor Jacob 
Wills. Burial will be at Onslow Memorial Cemetery, Jacksonville. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. 
Sept. 7, 2008, at Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home, Clinton, N.C.

Surviving is a son, W. Jerome Boykin of Wilmington; 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 
and 1 great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for all donations to be forwarded to Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, in memory of 
Lessie B. Ridgeway.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/6/2008 


Ripley, Donald George 


87, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Sunday at Grace Bible Church. Peacock Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Roberts, Zeta Mae Tyndall* 


ZETA MAE TYNDALL ROBERTS

Zeta Mae Tyndall Roberts of Wilmington, NC, died on September 23, 2008, at her home 
attended by her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eva Williams Tyndall and Kirby Tyndall, husband 
Clarence A. Roberts, sister Geraldine Garner and nephew Bryant Tyndall.

She is survived by her children Eva Kay Walsh, Kara R. Tucker and partner and Keith A. 
Roberts and wife; her brother William D. Tyndall and spouse; her grandchildren, Michael 
S. Walsh and wife, Christopher K. Walsh, Erin A. Walsh and husband, Krista L. Turner 
and partner, Alex, Keefer and Sadie Ann; great-grandchildren Dennis, Ryan, Daniel, 
Brianna, Aeryn, Mike Jr. and Cameron. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews 
Brad, Becky, William "Bud", Kirby, Paul, Missy and Molly and their spouses and children. 

Memorial services will be announced. Interment will be on January 14, 2009, at Westview 
Cemetery in Kinston, NC.

Memorial contribution can be donated to Phoenix Employment Ministry, 20 N. 4th Street, 
Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401 or the charity of your choice. 


Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-9099 
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 



Robertson, Phyllis C. 


90 died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life¬CareCenter. 
The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 





Robinson, Alice G. 


of 221 Wolfridge Road, Leland, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at home. The funeral will be 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James AME Zion Church, Old Town Creek Road, Leland. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Robinson, Gertrude 


98, of 201 Tryon Ave., Teaneck, N.J., formerly of Ingold, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, 
at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, N.J.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Carter Funeral 
Home, Garland.Burial will be at Tatum Cemetery, Clinton. Carter Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Robinson, Kalice 


daughter of Teon Robinson and Alexandra Leshley, born and died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Robinson, Kalice 


daughter of Teon Robinson and Alexandra Leshley, born and died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Robinson, Mother Alice G.* 


MOTHER ALICE G. ROBINSON

Alice G. Robinson, 69, of Leland, NC, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, 
August, 29, 2008, at her residence.

Alice was born February 2, 1939, in Winnabow, NC, daughter of the late Jessie James and 
Elnetter Allen Dailey. One son, Curtis Robinson, predeceased her in death.

She is survived by her husband Calvin Robinson Jr.; three daughters, Alice Thomas, Mary 
Edge (Carl), Janice Williams; eight sons, John C. Robinson, Alphonso Robinson, Manuel 
M. Robinson, Michael A. Robinson (Darlene), Glen L. Robinson (Brenda), Daniel R. 
Robinson, Howard L. Delts Jr., and Derrick Greene (Evelyn).

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Saint James 
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 27 Old Town Creek Road, Northeast, Leland, NC.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel, 901 South Fifth Avenue.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/4/2008 




Robinson, Quessie H. 


of 4708 Patrick Ave., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Arrangements by Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/21/2008 



Rodriguez, Kelly Lynn 


38, of Nakina, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday 
at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/20/2008 



Rogers, Billy Jackson* 


BILLY JACKSON ROGERS

Billy Rogers, 83, of Leland, NC, and formerly of Buckhannon, Clarksburg and Bridgeport, WV, 
passed away September 6, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer.

He was born September 25, 1924, in Wyndal, WV to Virgie Pritt Rogers and Drury Jackson 
Rogers. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family with brothers Robert (wife 
Maddie of Marmet, WV still survives), Jack (Juanita) and Charles and a sister Rebecca 
Burroughs (Jack) and his parents preceding him in death.

He was a gentle and caring man and lived by the words "If you can't say anything nice, say 
nothing at all." He proudly served his country as a member of the 388th Bombardment Group, 
Army Air Corps. And was honorably discharged in 1945. He retired to the Leland area in 1983 
as a former real estate broker with his own agency in WV, Rogers Real Estate.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Berma Dean Rogers; three daughters, Lovell 
Rogers Phillips (Jim) of Leland, NC; Regenia Rogers Hight (Paul) of Clarksburg, WV; and 
Marcia Rogers Ball (Terry) of Hampstead, NC; and a son, Billy J Rogers and companion, 
Curtis Anderson of Leland, NC; and a special niece, JoAnn Dean White (Larry) of Stonewood, 
WV. He also is survived by grandchildren, Andrea Phillips Garner of Leland, NC; Christina 
Hight Wolford (Kevin) of Clarksburg, WV; Kathy Hight Badgett of North Olmstead, OH; Erick 
Hight (Crystal) of Clarksburg, WV, and Casey Ball of Wrightsville Beach, NC. He was 
predeceased by two grandsons, Jonathan and Donovan Hight. He is survived by 10 great-
grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Poling - St Clair Funeral Home in Buckhannon, WV, and 
are not complete at this time. The family request that flowers be omitted and any and all 
donations be made either to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 2222 S 17th 
St., Wilmington, NC 28451 or the Mt Herman Methodist Church cemetery upkeep fund in 
Buckhannon WV.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Rogers, Pennick Mary* 


PENNICK, MARY ROGERS

Mary Rogers Pennick, daughter of Wilhelmina Rogers and the late Willie J. Rogers of 
Charlotte, NC, formerly of Wilmington, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Charlotte.

Visitation will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, and service will follow 
at 11:00 AM at Grier Funeral Home, Charlotte, NC.

A Courtesy of John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/1/2008 




Rooks, Elma Tharp* 


ELMA THARP ROOKS

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. -- Elma Tharp Rooks, 87, widow of Lloyd Wright Rooks, died Friday. 
September 12, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born in Ingold, NC, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Thomas Tharp and the late 
Mary Frances Ward Tharp, formerly of Currie, NC. Mrs. Rooks was the retired owner of 
Western Auto. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a loving wife, mother and 
grandmother.

Survivors include a son, Jerry Dale Rooks (JoAnn); a daughter, Shirley R. Corbett; three 
grandchildren, Vincent A. Corbett. Jason J. Rooks and Laura R. Gibbons (Shawn); one 
great granddaughter, Isabella M. Gibbons; two sisters, Mary D. Hasket and Thelma Lane 
and a brother Bob Tharp.

She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Mitchel Rooks; one brother, Elvis Jack 
Tharp and two sisters, Ethel Floyd and Frances Elaine Tharp.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral 
Home Chapel with the Rev. Rickey Howell officiating. Burial will be in the Piedmont 
Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Rooks, Richard Green, Shawn Gibbons, Wayne Gibbons, 
Douglas Watson Jr. and Bruce Snipes.

The family will receive friends from. 6 to 8 PM Sunday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral 
Home and other times at the home, 502 Sumter Highway.

Memorials may be made to the    American Heart Association, 520 Gervais Street, Suite 
300, Columbia, SC 29201.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/14/2008



Rooks, Mildred Gainey "Me"* 


MILDRED "ME" GAINEY ROOKS

LUMBERTON -- Mrs. Mildred "Me" Gainey Rooks, 76, of Lumberton, died Monday night, 
September 8, 2008 in Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 21, 1932 in Brunswick County, North Carolina; a daughter of the late 
Morris and Edell Mintz Gainey.

Mrs. Rooks was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, the Robeson County Shrinettes 
and a graduate of Leland High School, Leland, North Carolina.

A cryptside service from the Gardens of Faith Cemetery Mausoleum will be on Friday, 
September 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with the Revs. Mark Meadows and Keith Egert officiating. 
Entombment will follow in the mausoleum.

Surviving are two sons and their wives, Tony Rooks and Kathy and Art Rooks and Cindy, all 
of Lumberton; three grandchildren, Shane Rooks, Shawn Rooks and Zachary Rooks; a great 
grandson, Noah Rooks, all of Lumberton; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and 
nephews.

She was precede in death by her husband, M. Sheldon Rooks; brothers, Marion Sylvester 
Gainey, Alonza Hill "Lonnie" Gainey Sr., Joseph N. Gainey and Thalley Gainey and sisters, 
Kay Pearson, Inez Shely, Alberta Sue and Mary Lillie Cherry.

The family will receive friends following the service in the mausoleum under the direction of 
Biggs Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Shriner Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 
490, New Bern, NC 28563, or to the Hospice of Robeson, 2002 N. Cedar St., Lumberton, 
N.C. 28358.

www.mem.com

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 




Rose, Ronald Johnathan "Jon"* 


RONALD JOHNATHAN "JON" ROSE

Ronald Johnathan Rose, age 18, died Thursday, September 4, 2008

Jon was born in Wilmington on July 4, 1990. He was a former student at Ashley High 
School and was a senior at New Hanover High School where he was in the ROTC 
program. Jon loved sports, going to the beach, music and playing guitar.

Jon is survived by his father, Robert James Rose and wife Michelle Rose; and his mother, 
Rhonda Rose Williams and husband James Prince. Sisters, Brianna and Haley Rose, 
and Jamie Prince; brothers, Zackary Rose, and Cody Williams. His grandmother, 
"Memaw" Betty Thompson. Bobby Williams, who was like a father to him, Larry and 
Vickie Pridgen along with uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends including, Mike 
Harpster, Cleve Cardwell, Tyler Kempf, Buddy Pridgen, Jessica, and Brandon, John 
Beasley, and the CB Crew. Remembered is his brother, Jamie Rose who preceded 
him in death.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 pm Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel on S. College Rd. Memorial service will be held 6 to 8 Tuesday at Myrtle Grove 
Baptist Church. A celebration of his life will be 12 noon Saturday, Sept., 13 at Hugh 
McRae Park.

In lieu of flowers donations should be given to the family to help with funeral expenses.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 




Rouse, Lucy Josephine* 


LUCY JOSEPHINE ROUSE

WARSAW -- Lucy Josephine Rouse, 89, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Glencare 
of Warsaw. Mrs. Rouse was born in Dallas, GA on February 7, 1919 to the late Thomas T. 
and Myrtle Burford Lane. Mrs. Rouse was a life long member of Pumpkin Vine Baptist Church, 
Dallas, GA.

Mrs. Rouse is survived by sons, Earl Lane Rouse and wife, Nancy of Warsaw, Edgar Rouse 
and wife, Carolyn of Warsaw; brother, Marvin E. Lane of Hampton, GA; grandchildren, Susan 
R. Johnson, and husband, Michael of Warsaw, Thomas E. Rouse of Warsaw, Tracy R. 
McCabe and husband. Jack of Saratoga Springs, NY; great grandchildren, Makayla Johnson, 
Ryan Rouse, Kathleen Rouse, Hannah Rouse, Joseph Rouse, John McCabe and Sarah 
McCabe.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rouse was preceded in death by husband, Felton Gray 
Rouse and brother, Horace A. Lane.

Graveside services will be held 2:00p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Devotional 
Gardens. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2008 at Community 
Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 
St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

A service of Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 



Rubinstein, Sam Z. 


74, of St. Andrews Drive, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakdale Cemetery. 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Russ, Shelby Eugene "Gene"* 


SHELBY EUGENE "GENE" RUSS

Shelby Eugene "Gene" Russ passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008. He was born 
February 25, 1932, in Wilmington, NC to the late Shelby and Thelma Rogers Russ, was a 
resident of New Orleans for 23 years and both Mandeville and Orange Beach, AL for the 
past 15 years. The beloved husband of Lucile Barden Russ, he is survived by one daughter, 
Lugene Russ Naparalla; his son, Shelby E. Russ, Jr.; son-in-law, Chuck Naparalla; 
daughter-in-law, Susan Chaytor Russ; and five grandchildren, Caroline E., Shelby E. III, 
and Zachary W. Russ, Grace C. and Claire E. Naparalla.

Upon graduation from East Carolina University in 1954, he was commissioned as an officer 
in the United States Air Force serving as a pilot. He began his professional career in 
Wilmington, NC with the Remington Rand Company. This career took him to corporate 
executive positions in New York, NY and Marietta, OH. He moved to New Orleans in 1970 
serving as Regional Manager for Remington Rand. In 1976, he started aos/Associated Office 
Systems which is still based in New Orleans. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, 
September 23, 2008, at 11:00 AM from New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4375 
Highway 22, Mandeville, LA 70471. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. An open reception 
at the church will immediately follow funeral services. Interment will be private. E.J. Fielding
 Funeral Home of Covington, LA has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Sign 
the family Guest Book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Sanchez, Zenaido 


29, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. No service will be held. Burial will be in Mexico. Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 



Scafuri, Ursula 


86, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie 
Mortuary, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Schmidt, Horst Arno "Smitty"* 


HORST ARNO "SMITTY" SCHMIDT

SOUTHPORT -- Mr. Horst Arno "Smitty" Schmidt, age 79, of Clarendon Avenue, Southport 
died Sunday, September 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Schmidt was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, on November 5, 1928, and was the son of 
the late Walter and Mary Frank Schmidt.He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was 
preceded in death by his wife Dorcas "Dot" Schmidt, two daughters, Kyra Ann Middleton 
and Margaret Mae Schmidt and a grandson, Thomas Dixon Whittington. He was a retired 
Captain with the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry and was also employed with the Brunswick 
County Sherriff's Department and once managed the Southport Marina. He and his late wife,
Dot owned and operated the Driftwood Shell Shop in Southport.

He is survived by his daughter, Paula Schmidt Kesler of Southport; two grandchildren, 
Samuel Thomas Kesler of Southport and Tara Diane Rogers of Boiling Spring Lakes; two
 great- grandchildren, Christopher Michael Ray II and Alexa Danielle Stanley ; a nephew, 
Basil Ray Watts Sr.; niece, Mary Ellen Poole; great nephew, Basil Ray Watts Jr. and his 
faithful dog and cat, Bell and Tracy.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 10, 2008, at 3pm at the chapel of 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport with Reverend 
Skip Williams officiating.

Burial will follow in the Northwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bob Pattell, Basil Ray Watts Sr., David Frank Kesler Jr., Chris Ray, 
Basil Ray Watts Jr., Lee Aldridge.

The family will receive friends one hour prior the funeral service at the funeral home.

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/9/2008 




Schutzman, Daniel Bereng 


62, of Bolivia, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital. The 
service will be private. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 



Schwiesow, Bernard Randall 


77, of Hampstead, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. 
Monday at Hampstead United Methodist Church. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 




Scott, Daisy Ford 


93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Pender Memorial 
Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah AME Church, Rocky 
Point. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Scott, Porter* 


PORTER SCOTT

Porter Scott, 85, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at his home in Largo, Florida.

He was born May 27, 1923, in Riley's Creek Community in Rocky Point, the son of the 
late William Porter Scott and Annie L. Merritt Scott. He is also predeceased by his wife, 
Jeannette Morrill Scott, on May 3, 2006; and brothers, Blondy E. Scott, Harold O. Scott 
and Arcadia Scott.

Mr. Scott was a graduate of Long Creek Grady High School and served in the US Navy 
during WW II. He was a carpenter who built homes and made beautiful inlaid wooden 
boxes. He and his wife, Jeannette, lived in Farmington, Michigan, until their retirement 
when they moved to Florida, first to Pinellas Park and finally settling in Largo. They like 
to travel. Jeannette loved music and loved to sing and hum. She was an expert crocheter 
of many beautiful afghans. 

Surviving are a son, Robert Scott of Green River, Wyoming; and daughter, Ann Marie 
Scott Nicholls (Colin) of Enfield, England; grandchildren, Deana Slone (Edwin) of North 
Lewisburg, Ohio, Luke Nicholls and Jake Nicholls both of Enfield, England; great 
granddaughter, Summer Hevelone of Springtown, Texas; sister, Marie Scott Horton 
(Grag) of Wilmington; brothers, Thurman E. Scott (Frances) of Durham and David Jack 
Scott (Barbara) of Wilson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Scott of Washington. Extended 
family includes nieces, nephews and cousins. Jeanette Scott is also survived by a sister, 
Marion Horton of Cadillac, Michigan.

A memorial service will be held for both Porter and Jeannette Scott on Thursday, 
September 4, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Riley's Creek Baptist Church, Rocky Point with 
the Rev. Melvin Hall officiating.

Inurnment will follow in Scott Cemetery on Scott Road.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Riley's Creek Baptist Church, 19845 NC 
Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/2/2008 



Sellers, Eloise Hooks 


77, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Whiteville 
Memorial Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 




Sellers, Jimmy 


64, of Whiteville, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 3 
p.m. Tuesday at Cypress-Creek Hosea Simmons Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, 
Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 




Seward, William Ambrose "Bill"* 


WILLIAM "BILL" AMBROSE SEWARD

ROCKY POINT -- William "Bill" Ambrose Seward, 94, of Rocky Point passed away on 
September 27, 2008. Born in 1917 in Brooklyn, NY, his parents were the late George 
Ambrose Seward and Mary Elisabeth Young Seward. 

Bill is survived by a niece, Virginia Stannard and husband, Dexter, of Ocean Pines, MD; great 
nieces, Jennifer Stannard and husband, Thor Hagen of Olney, MD and Donna Gregg and 
husband, Gordon, of Ashton, MD; great-great-niece Holly and great-great-nephews, Gordie and 
Paul; sisters-in-law Edna Pierce, Edna Seward and Anna Laney. In addition to his parents, Bill 
was predeceased by his wife, Jincy Willoughby Seward in 1993.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday in the chapel of Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 
Oleander Drive, Wilmington, officiated by Pastor Ryan Minkler. Interment will follow in Oleander 
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 
PM also at the funeral home. 

Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/28/2008 




Shannon, Mary Jacobs* 


MARY JACOBS SHANNON

Mary Jacobs Shannon, age 85, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008.

She was born in Southport, NC, on July 14, 1923, to the late Raymond Jacobs and Vira 
Swain Jacobs. She was the widow of Robert Edward Shannon. 

Mary Shannon was a retired registered nurse and practiced at Baby's Hospital along with 
Dr. Moore and Dr. Melton.

She is survived by her children, Mary Jane Shoub of Ft. Mill, SC, Robert Glenn Shannon 
and wife Sherri of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, and Joseph Edward Shannon and wife Carole 
of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Sheila Shoub Crane, Susan Shoub, Robert Edward 
Shannon, II, Patricia Anne Shannon, and Katie McKeithan Shannon; great-grandchildren, 
Scott and Matthew Crane; Bradley, Haley, and Hannah Shannon; Joshua and Kayla Miller.

A graveside service will be 11 am Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Oakdale Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the New Hanover County Humane Society, 
2405 N. 23rd St., Wilmington, NC 28401 or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th 
St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

A special thank you from the family Mrs. Shannon to her good friends, Thomas and 
Nancy Ash for all they did for her.
 
A Market Street Chapel Service
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Shaw Jr., Curry Stamps* 


CURRY STAMPS SHAW, JR.

Curry Stamps Shaw, Jr., 45, of Mooresville, passed away on September 25, 2008 at
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 28, 1963 in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of the late Curry 
Stamps Shaw, Sr. and Ula Garner Shaw Gore and husband, Archie Gore of Mooresville. 
He was employed with US Airways and previous owner and operator of CS Performance 
of Mooresville. He was a member of The Cove Church. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Linda Cogar Shaw; step-son, 
Chad Smith of Connecticut; mother-in-law, Josephine Cogar of Mooresville; 
brother-in-law, Tom Cogar of Fayetteville, GA; sister-in-law, Joan Brigham of Erie, PA; 
and numerous cousins.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 29 from 1:00-2:00 PM with a 
memorial service at 2:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry 
Paulk officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Cove Church Building Fund, 197 
Langtree Road, Mooresville, NC 28115.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Shaw family.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/27/2008 




Shaw, Shirly 


75, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. 
Services will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/28/2008 



Shelton, Jeffrey 


66, of Shallotte, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital. Burial will 
be at Skyline Memory Gardens, Mt. Airy. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Shelton, Sunya Knowles* 


SUNYA KNOWLES SHELTON

Sunya Knowles Shelton, 75, of Wilmington, died on Friday, September 12, 2008. 

Sunya was born in Wilmington, NC on July 15, 1933 to H.C. "Sunny Boy" and Ruth 
Watson Knowles.

She is survived by her son, Mark Anthony Romeo; grandson, Joseph Anthony Romeo; two 
great grandsons, Joseph and Kristopher Romeo and additional family members Sylvia 
Fisher and Jack Watson.

Sunya was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and an avid cat lover. She 
graduated from New Hanover High School with the class of 1951 and was a member of All 
Saints Parish. 

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove 
for the care and attention they gave to Mrs. Shelton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Felines, PO Box 475, Castle Hayne, 
NC 28429 or All Saints Anglican Parish, 2623 N. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28405.
  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/14/2008 - 9/15/2008 




Shepard, Frances Lee 


80, of 7830 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at High Point Regional 
Hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Shepard, Marion Earl* 


MARION EARL SHEPARD

Marion Earl Shepard of Wilmington died Tuesday September 23, 2008 at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 21, 1929 in Pender County NC son of the late Walter McRae Shepard 
and Ethel Blake Shepard and was preceded in death by his brothers Percy Shepard and 
Harold Shepard and a sister Blanche Shepard.

Mr. Shepard was a member of United Advent Christian Church, was retired from Atlantic 
Tobacco Company after thirty-two years of service, and was an avid fisherman, gardener 
and a great cook.

Surviving is his wife Peggy Mason Shepard of the home, daughters, Linda Copeland and 
husband Joe of High Point, N.C., Allyson King and husband Charles of Wilmington, N.C., 
grandson, Adam King and granddaughter, Kristen King both of Wilmington, N.C., brother, 
Rev. Adrian Shepard of Wilmington, N.C., sisters, Carolyn Moore of Hampstead, N.C. and 
Ruth Ann Barfield of Leland, N.C.

A funeral service will be held 11:30 am Friday September 26, 2008 at United Advent 
Christian Church by Rev. Sam Worley and Rev. Adrian Shepard. Interment will follow in 
Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends for 7pm to 9pm Thursday September 25, 2008 at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Memorials may be made to United Advent Christian Church 4912 South College Rd. 
Wilmington NC 28412.

A Valley Chapel Service
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 




Shipman, William Roscoe 


35, of 10179 Clarendon-Chadbourn Road, Clarendon, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at El-Bethel 
Church, Whiteville. Burial will be at George Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/13/2008 




Shoaf, Patricia Ann Wooten* 


PATRICIA ANN WOOTEN SHOAF

Patricia Ann Wooten Shoaf, 75, of Wilmington, NC, departed this life to be with her Lord on 
Sunday, September 21, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Pat was born August 11, 1933, in Lexington, NC, the daughter of the late William Hoyt Wooten 
and Mozelle Bradshaw Wooten. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years- Cyrus H. Shoaf. 

Surviving are her two sons, William Hoyt (Mike) Shoaf and Cindy of Denton, NC and Steven 
B. (Brad) Shoaf and his Cindy of Wilmington, NC. She is also survived by her two sisters, 
Jeanne Leonard of Wilmington, NC, and Judi Dilzer and husband Michael of Tampa, Fla.; 
two grandchildren, Michael and Amanda Shoaf of Wilmington, NC; several nieces and 
nephews and sister in law Betty Benfield of Lexington, NC. 

Pat was employed as a secretary for many years, serving with Heckman Cabinets of 
Lexington, NC, Head Librarian with the Wilmington Star News, Sherwin Williams Paint 
Supply and S&S Electric of Wilmington. Pat was a member of Wrightsboro United 
Methodist Church for many years. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Wrightsboro 
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Haddock officiating. Interment will follow at 
Greenlawn memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 at the funeral home and at all other times 
at the home of Brad and Cindy Shoaf. 

The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Michelle Clancy and the staff of the Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice, also Britthaven of North Chase. Memorial Contributions can be made to 
Wrightsboro United Methodist Church building fund at 3300 N Kerr Ave., Wilmington, NC or 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center at 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/23/2008 




Shomody, Wilma J.* 


WILMA J. SHOMODY

Wilma J. Shomody, 77, of Sixth Avenue, Corry, Pa, and formerly of Wilmington, NC, died on 
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at her home.

She was born in Clarksburg, WV on July 19, 1931, a daughter of the late Everett V. and Bertha 
Miller Malone.

Mrs. Shomody was raised and educated in Clarksburg, WV and Detroit, MI. where she 
graduated from Detroit High School. She had worked over the years in different offices, most 
recently for the City of Wilmington. Her main priority was raising and caring for her family and 
pets. 

She was a volunteer for Friends of Feline in Wilmington, NY and enjoyed taking care of animals.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Shomody 
whom she married in Detroit, MI in July of 1963.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Malone

Mrs. Shomody is survived by two daughters, Denise Clark and her husband, Mark and 
Dawn Morton all of Corry, Pa.; by a son, Douglas Shomody of Wilmington, NC.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Michelle McCray and her husband, Dale, Kellie Swart 
and her husband, Ryan, Tara Morton and David Morton, by six great grandchildren and 
several nieces and nephews.

No visitation or funeral service will be observed.

Burial will be in Somerset, Pa with her husband,.

Memorials may be made to the Ruffian Foundation Feral Cat Sanctuary, PO Box 668, 
Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. 
Center St., Corry, Pa.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 

 

Shrader, James G.* 


JAMES G. SHRADER 

Mr. James G. Shrader, CWO3, retired, 75, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008. 
Mr. Shrader was the son of the late Goldie and Edna Shrader and is also preceded in death 
by a sister; Bonnie Shrader Alt, and a sister-in-law; Carolyn Jackson Hinson. He is survived 
by his loving wife; Irene Jackson Shrader, a daughter; Carol Shrader, a sister; Lois Shrader 
Alt and husband Maynard of Shawnee, KS, sisters-in-law; Annie Lou Jackson, Dora Mae 
Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson Prince, and husband Ausby, Marie Jackson Walters, 
brothers-in-law; Arthur Ruben Jackson, Carl Purvis Jackson and wife Elsie, granddaughter; 
Brittany Spenser Parish and husband Christopher, and special nephews; Richard Ainsley 
Hinson and Robert Prince.

Mr. Shrader was a retired veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, 
and loved people as much as they loved him. James was a wonderful husband, father, 
grandfather, and friend, and will forever be truly missed and lovingly remembered.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith 
Oleander Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to Boys and Girls Home of NC, P.O. Box 127, Lake 
Waccamaw, NC 28450.
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Sidberry, Mazie 


of 322 Barclay Hills Drive, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at Pine Forest Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/9/2008 




Simpson, Ruby White* 


RUBY WHITE SIMPSON

Ruby White Simpson, 83, died September 6, 2008. She was born May 22, 1925, to Marshall 
M. and Bertha L. White, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her 
husband of 45 years, Robert Simpson and a granddaughter, Amy Suzanne Ezzell.

Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memory four children; Robert E. Simpson and wife Nancy, 
Frances Hilbourn and husband, Tom, with whom she lived, Esther Ezzell and husband Ervin 
and Wanda Fooshee and husband Jose. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 15 great
 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday 6-8PM at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 
Oleander Chapel, where funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Monday. Interment will 
follow in Wayman Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Robert Simpson, Jonathan Simpson, Ricky Hilbourn, Garrett Hilbourn, 
Quinn Hilbourn, Greg Davis and Daniel Clarke.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Singletary Jr., Fernie 


31, of Bladenboro, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Bladen County Hospital. Arrangements 
by Union Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Small, Charles* 


CHARLES SMALL

Charles Stephen Small, 58, of Grove Park Lane, died suddenly Thursday, September 4, 2008, 
at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory 
Tree Chapel, by the Rev. Dr. Glenn Myers.

Mr. Small was born February 20, 1950, in Berkley County, W.Va., to Charles Henry Small 
and Margaret Kitchen Small Bowman. He was a retired engineer from Duracell. 

Surviving are his wife, Karen Fulton Small of the home; son, Aaron Wesley Small of 
Greensboro; daughter, Corey Maureen Showalter and husband, Philip Christian, of Charlotte; 
father and stepmother, Margaret Small, of Wilmington; mother of High Point; and father-in-law 
and mother-in-law, Wesley and Bonnie Fulton, of Bluffton, In. 

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday September 7, 2008 at the funeral home 
and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness, 1822 Cavendish Court, Charlotte, 
NC 28211-3948.

Special thanks to the staff of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Dr. Shree 
Kurup and Leslie.

DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOME-HICKORY TREE CHAPEL IS SERVING THE FAMILY
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Small, Myra Bordeaux 


of 2246 Green Bridge Road, Garland, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel 
Hill. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Carter Funeral Home, Garland. Burial will be 
at Garland Cemetery, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 




Smaltz, Elizabeth (Betty)* 


ELIZABETH (BETTY) SMALTZ

RALEIGH -- Elizabeth (Betty) Smaltz passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 
Mayview Convalescent Center in Raleigh, NC. She was born Elizabeth Ann Rank on November 
18, 1919, in Frostburg, Maryland, to the late Helen and Philip Rank. She was married to William 
R. Smaltz, Sr. for 59 years, who predeceased her on September 14, 2001.

Betty graduated from Penn State University. She taught physical education in Pennsylvania, in
 the Raleigh City Schools, and was the first female physical education teacher at N.C. State 
University. She loved gardening. Her yard at Wrightsville Beach was the first oceanfront property 
ever on the Azalea Tour for Wilmington, NC.

Betty is survived by a son, William R. Smaltz, Jr. (Joanna) of Wake Forest, NC, and a daughter, 
Ann Rivenbark of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC; grandchildren Michael Cole of Raleigh, NC, Kathryn 
Rivenbark of Boiling Spring Lakes, and Anna Smaltz of Greenville, NC; great-grandchild Samantha 
Cole of Cary, NC. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Rank. Also surviving are sister 
in-law Helen Rank of Mercersburg, PA, a niece Jacqueline Snider (Paul), great niece Jennifer 
Snider and great nephew Jim Snider, and nephew Phil Rank.

Visitation will be held on Friday September 19, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Bright Funeral 
Home in Wake Forest, NC. A celebration service of Betty's life will be held in the chapel of 
Bright Funeral Home on Saturday September 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

At Betty's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William R. and Betty 
R. Smaltz Football Endowment, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St., Huntingdon, PA 
16652-2196.

The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff of Mayview Convalescent Center for 
their wonderful, loving care over the last two years.

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 
27587; (919) 556-5811)
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/19/2008 




Smith, Brenda B. 


of 5502 N.C. 210 West, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Arrangements by Carter Funeral 
Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/8/2008 



Smith, David Joseph 


60, of Leland, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/14/2008 





Smith, Jean M. 


83, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Memorial 
service will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 




Smith, Leslie Lee "Boss Man"* 


LESLIE "BOSS MAN" LEE SMITH

Leslie "Boss Man" Lee Smith, 69, of Wilmington, died September 18, 2008.

Leslie was born April 19, 1939 in Kinston, NC, the son of the late Oliver Smith and Eliza
 Jane Blalock Smith. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Walter Smith and 
Oliver Smith and a sister Ruth Smith.

Leslie was a 20 year veteran of the US Army. He had retired from both Waste Management 
and Adams Brick.

Leslie is survived by his wife Gerda Smith; two sons, Erich Smith and Michael Smith; 
two daughters, Leslie Dunn and Jannie Stewart and one brother John Smith. He is also 
survived by two grandchildren, Sabrina Morgan Atkinson and Evan Lee Smith.

Funeral services will be announced and held at a later date.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/21/2008 




Smith, Michael J. 


46, of U.S. 117 South, Rocky Point, and 437 Holly Shelter Road, Jacksonville, died Sunday, 
Aug. 31, 2008, in New Hanover County. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pike Creek 
Missionary Baptist Church, Burgaw. Burial will be at Smith Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn 
Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 





Smith Jr., William Gilchrist 


81, of Winnabow, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Brunswick Cove. A graveside service will 
be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/21/2008 



Smith, Willie Mae* 


MS. WILLIE MAE SMITH

Ms. Willie Mae Smith, 93, of Wilmington, NC, died peacefully, Saturday, September 20, 
2008, at Sherwood Manor Rest Home.

She was born June 11, 1915. While her home state was North Carolina, Ms. Smith made 
her home for more than 40 years in Cleveland, OH. She returned to Wilmington in 1997, and 
lived with her daughter and their family until making her home at Sherwood Manor in 2004. 
Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her only child, Mrs. Annie Caldwell Henderson and 
son-in-law, Bert Henderson, Jr.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Carlton B. Henderson, Cynthia A. Henderson, Teresa 
H. Burnett and their children who affectionately called her " Granny".

The family will receive friends at 107 South 13th Street on Thursday, September 25, 2008, 
at 5 pm and hold a small remembrance celebration that will begin at 6 pm.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, South 8th Street.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/23/2008 




Somersett, Kathleen* 


KATHLEEN SOMERSETT

Kathleen Somersett died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation 
Center. She was born in Brunswick County to the late Andrew Jackson and Katherine Frink 
Somersett. 

Miss Somersett was the first woman to enlist in the Women's Army Corp. She was a 
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the C
onfederacy. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church and was a Progress Energy 
retiree with thirty-five years of service. 

She was predeceased in death by a brother Jack Somersett; and three sisters Phyllis 
Somersett McClelland, Victoria Somersett Grissett, and Bertha Someresett Wonderly.

Surviving are two sisters, Lucille Somersett Howard of Wilmington and Vera Somersett 
Elsea of Jacksonville, FL; and a sister-in-law Janet Somersett.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 PM, Friday, September 26, 2008 at Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte, by The Rev. Richard Vaughn. Interment will be in Mintz Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/26/2008 




Spell, Jerry T.* 


JERRY T. SPELL

Former member of General Electric's Manufacturing and Engineering Group, founding 
member and former Chief of Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Department, Jerry Thomas Spell, 
died September 12, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter after courageously 
battling cancer. A native of Wallace NC, the son of Tootsie (R.W.) and Hilda Sholar, he was 
born on July 30, 1944. Jerry is lovingly survived by his wife Becky Spell of Castle Hayne; 
Hilda Sholar, his mother who resides in Wallace; his daughter and son-in-law Melissa and 
Chris Deal; and his brother Punk Sholar and wife Pat, all of whom reside in Ivanhoe, NC. 

Jerry graduated from Wallace-Rose Hill High School, joined the National Guard Reserve, 
and attended Wilmington College. He worked at the Dairio in Wallace where he met Becky. 
They were married in 1967 at Rocky Point Methodist Church. He worked at General Electric 
in Castle Hayne where he was a member of the Elfun Society and retired in 2003 after 35 
years of dedicated service. Jerry was a member of Wrightsboro United Methodist Church.

Aside from being a husband, father, and friend who brought joy and talent and a giving spirit 
to the lives of many, Jerry was an avid sportsman who lived life to the fullest. He inspired and 
encouraged his wife, daughter and countless others to love and care for God's creatures and 
the natural world. His desire to be on the water, in the woods, and in the company of animals 
was unquenchable and it will live on in those whose lives he influenced. Jerry spent a great 
deal of time fishing or hunting with friends and family for whom he frequently expressed his 
love and appreciation. In the last days of his life, the folks that shared his passion for God's 
great outdoors and spent much time with him throughout the years became his life line and 
they will be forever remembered for their endless assistance. The family is greatly indebted 
to Danny and Jason Rivenbark, David Chalmers, Doug Anderson, Steve Vosnock, Bill 
Jackson, Ronnie Kornegay, Jim McLeod, Mary Lou Layne and many more local sportsmen, 
friends, church, and family members who provided fellowship and support to Jerry and his
family in health and in sickness. The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Michele Clancy, 
and the Lower Cape Fear Hospice staff.

Memorial Service followed by reception will be conducted by Pastor Bill Haddock at 
Wrightsboro United Methodist Church, Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 5:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 
S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 and/or Wrightsboro United Methodist Church 3300 
Kerr Ave, Wilmington NC 28405.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
910.791.9099

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 



Spencer, Clifton Boyce* 


CLIFTON BOYCE SPENCER

SOUTHPORT -- Mr. Clifton Boyce Spencer age 76 of Southport died Friday September 26, 
2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Spencer was born in Southport, NC on March 7, 1932 and was the son of the late Dillard 
and Ruth Dosher Spencer. His mother, Ruth died when Boyce was four months of age and 
he was then raised by the late Rebecca "Mama" Autrey. He was preceded in death by a 
sister, Evelyn Dosher Anderson. Mr. Spencer was a US Navy Veteran. He was a 
Photographer with the "State Port Pilot" many years ago and also a local building contractor 
and also a dispatcher with the River Pilots Association. He was an accomplished Author, 
writing "Pocket Knives and Pickett Fences" A sentimental Journey.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris Creech Spencer; three sons, Donald Paul Spencer and 
wife Madeline of Southport; Clifton Derek Spencer of Wilmington and Brandon Boyce 
Spencer and wife Angel of Bolivia; and six grandchildren; Jennifer Spencer, Jeremy 
Spencer, Jonathan Spencer, Julia Spencer, Krissy Spencer, Hannah Spencer; a special 
niece , Becky Anderson Cummings and husband Dale of Southport.

The family will receive friends Monday September 29, 2008 from 5-7 pm at Peacock-Newnam 
& White Funeral Service, 1411 N. Howe Street, Southport and other times at the home of 
Donald and Madeline Spencer, 413 W. West Street, Southport.

The family request no flowers and contributions be made to a charity of ones choice.

You may sign the guestbook and offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport .

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/28/2008 




Spires, Johnny B.* 


JOHNNY B. SPIRES

Mr. Johnny B. Spires of 313 Richmond Drive, Fayetteville, NC and formerly of Wilmington 
entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2008 at UNC-CH Hospital with his wife at his 
bedside. Funeral services will be Monday, September 29, 2008 at 1 PM from Davis Funeral 
Home Jordan Memorial Chapel with Pastor Clarence E. Shavers officiating and Pastor 
Maxzine Utiey, eulogist. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Cemetery with full military Honors.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Dixon Spires; his daughter, Demetria Green (Anthony, Sr.); 
his son, ShaWayne Bumette; sister, Attorney Pamela Edwards of New York, NY; three 
grandchildren, Anthony, Jr., Destiny and Savion; Aunt Carrie Parker of Philadelphia, Pa., 
Uncle and Aunt Prince and KLathy Moses of San Diego, CA; sisters-in-law, Shirley 
(Clarence) Shavers, Joan Dixon, Gail (John) Nixon of Mobile, AL, Brenda Jenkins and 
Maxzine (James) Utiey; brother-in-law, Andrew (Ethel) Taylor; a village of nieces and nephews, 
grand nieces and nephews; a special niece - God-daughter, Tanya Dixon Mason; special 
cousins. Sally Ann Cobia and children, Bobby, Donald Ray (Celia Ann), Linda (Champ), 
Bootsie and husband and their families; Grand Aunt Julia Smith (the late Uncle Jo Smith), 
Grand Uncle Mutt Smith; special friend and Vietnam buddy, Harold George and his mother, 
Ms. Louise and a loyal canine-friend, Kady-Kady.

The visitation will be Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The 
family will receive friends at 705 Red Cross Street.

A service of Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/28/2008 




St. John, Bessie Ann 


64, of Jacksonville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at home. Arrangements by Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/20/2008 






Stalker, Leslie Gail 


60, of Atkinson, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 

 



Stewart III, Lewyn Odell 


11-month-old son of Brenda Campbell and Lewyn O. Stewart II of Raleigh, died Saturday, 
Sept. 27, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Union Baptist Church, 1876 Old Northeast Road, Lake Waccamaw. Burial will be at 
Mitchell Field Cemetery, Clarkton. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 




Strickland, Mary Lou Gore 


73, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at St. 
Vincent's Hospital, New York, N.Y. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory 
Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Fair Bluff. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Strickland, Richard D.* 


RICHARD D. STRICKLAND

Richard D. Strickland, 68, of Wilmington, NC, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at North 
Carolina Memorial Hospital.

He was born on March 29, 1940 in Mullins, SC, the son of the late John Strickland and 
Katherine Jones Pridgen. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Sue Strickland.

Richard had a life long love for music and was himself a well-regarded DJ known as 
"Little Richard" within the Shag music community. In addition to music he was also 
an avid animal lover and referred to all animals as his puppies and kitties.

Surviving is his best friend and companion of twenty-one years, Sybil Walker; a son, 
Richard "Richie" D. Strickland, Jr.; a daughter, Jill Allman; one grandson, Travis Allman; 
a brother, John "Sonny" Strickland; a half-brother, Woodrow "Woody" Pridgen and 
half-sister, Kathy Pridgen.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, September 12, 2008 at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 pm Thursday at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the New Hanover County Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd St., 
Wilmington, NC 28401.

A Market Street Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 




Strickland, Winfred 


72, of 4508-A Preacher Holmes Road, Graham, formerly of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Aug. 
31, 2008, at Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Graham. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at the Church of God of Prophecy, Garland. Burial will be at Garland Cemetery. 
Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 





String, Althea Sarah* 


59, of Turtle Lane, Little River, S.C., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 
North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/21/2008 




Suggs, Mattie Ann 


56, of Tabor City, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at 
Dulah Baptist Church. Burial will be at Duncan Cemetery. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Suggs, Palmer Odell 


83, of Tabor City, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Old Zion Wesleyan Church, Tabor City. 
Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Suggs, William K. (Bill)* 


WILLIAM K. (BILL) SUGGS

LITTLE RIVER -- William K. (Bill) Suggs, 91, of Little River, died Saturday, September 13, 
2008.

Born on November 16, 1916, in Horry County, SC, he was the son of the late Benjamin and 
Sarah E. Blanton Suggs.

He was a member of Pleasant Plain Baptist Church.

Mr. Suggs is survived by two sons, Gene A. Suggs of Charlotte, NC, William "Oree" Suggs 
of Wilmington, NC; one daughter, Carolyn Rivenbark of Wilmington; 10 grandchildren and 21 
great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at
 Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 11 am in the chapel of Lee Funeral Home. 
Burial will follow at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15/2008 




Symmes Jr., Ledley B. "Bud"

Ledley B. "Bud" Symmes, Jr., 84, passed away Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Wilmington, N.C., 
he was a 25 year resident of Orange Park.

Mr. Symmes served his country for 22 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with the 
rank of 1st Lt. and served in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. Following his military career, he 
worked with the Boy Scouts of America for 25 years and retired as their Financial Director.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ledley B. and Katherin Rielly Symmes, his first 
wife, Pamela Symmes, and 2 children, James R. Symmes and Tracy B. Symmes. Survivors 
include his wife Martha Evans Symmes; 4 children, Ledley B. Symmes, III and wife Debi, 
Jeffrey Newell and husband Richard, Cathy Williams and husband Donnie, and Charlton R. 
Symmes; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was buried in Palmetto Cemetery, 
Brunswick, Ga., with full military honors.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 

 

Taylor Jr., Cecil 'Bill' William 


81, of Starboard Road, NW, Shallotte, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The funeral will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Burial will be at 
Brunswick Memorial Gardens. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Taylor, Esther Mae Brown 


70, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Carvers Creek 
A.M.E. Zion Church, Council. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 




Taylor, John Horace

SOUTHPORT, NC -- Mr. John Horace Taylor, age 86, of Southport, NC, died Saturday
 September 27, 2008, at Dosher Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Taylor was born in Craven County, NC, on January 24, 1922, and was the son of the 
late Robert and Janie Taylor. He and his family resided in Fayetteville, NC for 30 years 
before retiring to the Southport-Oak Island Community. He retired from the Monsanto 
Corporation. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Island. Mr. Taylor was a 
devoted husband and father and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Alvania Taylor; three children, Randy Taylor and wife Jackie of 
Fayetteville, Carol Jane Scott and husband Billy of Lexington and Susan Taylor of Oak 
Island; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamison, Jocelyn, Candace; and a great-randchild, 
Katelyn; two brothers, Wilson Taylor and Bobby Taylor of New Bern, NC.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 30, 2008,at 12:00 noon at First Baptist 
Church of Oak Island with Pastor Charlie Carter officiating.

Burial will follow at 3:30 pm at Cumberland Memorial Gardens, Raeford Road, Fayetteville.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church Tuesday 
morning.

You may sign the guestbook and offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Taylor, Larry

SOUTHPORT -- Larry Roger Taylor, 62, of Gleneagle Drive, St. James, died Sunday 
evening September 7, 2008 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington. 
Mr. Taylor was born September 21, 1945 in Salisbury, Maryland, the son of Clinton 
Taylor and Irene Taylor. A brother, Bruce Taylor of New Church, Va., predeceased him. 

Mr. Taylor was a devoted family man. He was the former owner of Realty World - Taylor 
and Associates in Winston - Salem, and Taylor Family Appraisals in Southport. Mr. 
Taylor graduated from Atlantic High School in Oak Hall, Va., in 1963. While in High 
School he was an All-American track star and was an All-State football player. He went 
on to graduate from East Carolina University, where he was a member of the ECU Chapter 
of the Lamda Chi Alpha Zeta fraternity. He was an avid sports enthusiast, a bridge player, 
a member of the St. James Bowling Team, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Taylor enjoyed 
visiting with patients at the Dosher and Ocean Trail Nursing Centers. 

Surviving are his wife Carol Johnson Taylor, a son Jason Taylor of Memphis TN, two 
daughters, Amanda Wentworth and husband Ben, and Lauren Brooker and husband 
Clay, both of Naples, FL; two step-sons Jeff Hicks of Winston-Salem, and Kevin Hicks 
of Mooresville; two brothers Bill Taylor and wife Donna of New Church, VA, and Leonard 
Taylor and wife Luanne of Winston-Salem; a very special grandson Marshall Cullen 
Wentworth; two step-grandsons, Mason Hicks and Cameron Hicks; four nieces Meredith 
Taylor, Katie Taylor, Tammy Hill, Dana Smith; and a nephew Billy Taylor.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport where he 
was a member on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM. Rev. Skip Williams will 
conduct the service. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 
1:30 to 3:00 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. 

Peacock - Newnam and White Funeral Service, Southport, NC.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/11/2008 

 



Taylor, Walter

On September 10, 2008 at age 93, Walter Taylor died peacefully at his Carson City, NV home. 
Born in Chicago on October 17, 1914 to William and Caroline (Thornton) Taylor, a short 
marriage following high school produced two children, James and Jane (deceased). In 1954 
he married Dorothy Jane Wahlstrom whom along with sons, Ronald and Kenneth Wormley 
and daughter Susan Taylor, became the underlying focus of his life. 

Following high school graduation Walter found his first employment with Swift and Company 
in Chicago. In 1954 he was hired by Switzer Corporation of Indianapolis in the field of Material 
Handling Engineering and Management. Soon thereafter, he and Dorothy bought a small home 
on a lake in the rural community of Prince's Lakes, Indiana so that their family could grow up 
in the country. Despite a daily forty mile commute to Switzer's over country roads, Walt found 
the time to work to incorporate the town of Prince's Lakes, form a water and sewer district for 
the Nineveh/Prince's Lakes area, establish a town hall and volunteer fire department, serve as 
one of the founders of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Franklin, Indiana, and open a small 
real estate firm.

By 1965 with their sons grown and daughter entering high school, Walt and Dorothy decided
it was time to end the long commute and move back into the city. Walt was hired by 
Methodist hospital in Indianapolis where he served as Director of Materials Management 
until his retirement in 1980. During this stage of his life Walt was actively involved with 
Toastmasters, the Shrine Hospitals Speaker's Bureau, the Masonic Lodge and Scottish 
Rite, the Episcopal Church, and numerous hospital administration organizations.

In 1981 Walt and Dorothy retired to Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Walt soon established 
himself in the field of real estate and worked as a broker with several agencies in the area, 
taught classes, and operated as a property manager up until 2000. During his twenty-four 
retirement years in the Carolina Beach/Wilmington area Walt served on both communities' 
Board of Realtors, was active in the Federal Point Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern 
Star, Scottish Rite, Shriners, Lions Club, chaired the Mayor's Planning and Zoning 
Commission, was a small business advisor with SCORE, director of the Wilmington 
Seaman's Center, sat on the Board of St. Paul's Methodist Church, served as a Methodist 
lay speaker and as a lay Eucharistic Visitor for St. James Episcopal Church. In 2004 Walt 
was proud to have been accepted into the UNC Adult Scholars Leadership Program and he 
hoped to use it as a vehicle to address concerns he had about citizen access to public 
transportation and to improve conditions at local nursing homes. In late 2005 Walt and 
Dorothy decided that with her declining health and his advanced age it was time to move 
closer to family and thus joined their daughter Susan in Carson City, Nevada. 

In addition to his wife and daughter in Carson City, Walt will be greatly missed by his 
son Ronald's family in Bloomington, Indiana; son Kenneth of Goldfield, Iowa; seven 
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and innumerable friends and colleagues.

Walt wished that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either the building fund of St. 
James Episcopal Church, 25 S. Third St., Wilmington, NC 2840 or Whitestone: A 
Masonic and Eastern Star Community, 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407. 

Services and interment of the ashes will be held at a future date in Chicago at Clarendon 
Hills Cemetery.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 





Teel, JoAnne Marie 


42, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A memorial 
service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Bowens Chapel Holiness Church, Second and Meares 
streets. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/7/2008 



Thompson, Matthew Allan 


24, of 1927 Gordon Acres Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/19/2008 




Thompson, Robert L.

Robert L. Thompson, 69, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

He was born in Wheeling, WV on February 3, 1939, the son of the late Robert Burt 
Thompson and Margaret Dull Miller. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gail.

Mr. Thompson lived in Bloomingdale, OH and Wilmington, NC.

Surviving is his spouse, Geri Hare of the home; two sons, Mark Thompson (fiancé Diana), 
Trevor Thompson (wife Rhonda) and grandson, Kevin Thompson; step-daughter, Kerri 
(Joe) Johnson, and grandchildren, Kendall and Kelsi; step-daughter, Lotti Teachey and 
grandchildren, Nicholas and Madison.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Monday, September 29, 2008 at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel by Rev. Steve Hall. The family will receive friends one hour 
prior to the service at Andrews Valley Chapel.

A private graveside interment will be held at a later date in Ohio.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center, 1406 
Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Island of Lights, PO Box 2334, Carolina 
Beach, NC, 28428.

A Valley Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/27/2008 




Thompson, Winston Dale

Winston Dale Thompson, 72, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, September 15, 2008, at 
Britthaven of Northchase.

He was born in Brunswick County, NC, April 3, 1936, son of the late Victor and Etta Mae 
Gore Thompson. 

Mr. Thompson attended New Hanover High School and was active in the ROTC program. 
He served his country honorably in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne, stationed at 
Fort Bragg, NC. 

Winston was founder of Ogden Volunteer Rescue Squad and organized many rescue 
squads in the area. He served as Deputy Coroner in New Hanover County for fifteen 
years. Mr. Thompson was a Lifetime Member of the Elks Lodge and the American 
Legion. He was an instructor at Cape Fear Community College and an American Red 
Cross Instructor. He was founder of Thompson's Signs, Inc., a fifty-year business in 
Wilmington. Winston enjoyed dancing, fishing, hunting, camping, and Nascar.

Surviving is his wife, Jane Shepard Thompson; sons, Winston Ray and wife Patti, Roy 
Thomas and wife Debbie, and Victor Rex and wife Robin; a brother, Victor Aaron and 
wife Sylvia; a sister-in-law, Gail Williams; granddaughters, Tiffany Andrews, Jillian 
Thompson, Amanda Thompson and niece Sarrah Caroline Williams; grandsons, 
Jason Williams, Joshua Thompson, Walker Thompson, Chase Thompson, and Kevin 
Andrews; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Aden Andrews, Damien and Dejaro Williams; 
many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and Aunt Lola Yopp of Sneads Ferry.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 
17, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Ogden 
Baptist Church, 7121 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, officiated by Dr. Don Cashwell 
and the Rev. Ottis King.

Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

A Market Street Chapel Service
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Tidwell, Minnie 


80, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Coble Ward-Smith 
Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Townsend, Charles “Sonny” 


61, of 603 Scarlet Court, Laurinburg, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Morirson Manor, 
Laurinburg. The funeral will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at McLeod in Maxton. S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 



Tuck, Roscoe Benson

Roscoe Benson Tuck of 106 Shadow Ridge Road, P O Box 2192, Surf City, NC 28445 
died Wednesday, September 17, 2008.

He was born in Person County, NC on January 21, 1932 the son of Sam and Lucy 
Moore Tuck. 

Surviving are his wife Nancy Lloyd Tuck, two sons Michael Tuck and wife Maggie of 
Wilmington, NC and Mark Tuck and wife Lynne and three grandsons all of Butner, NC, 
four step children, 10 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren, his mother in law 
Helen Nichols of Surf City, brother Kelly Tuck and wife Louise of Morganton, NC, sister 
in law Jackie Tuck of Efland, NC and several nieces and nephews. 

He was a member of the US Army Reserve for 26 years and he worked for Liggett Myers 
Tobacco Company, Life of Virginia Insurance Company and in later years Barnacle Bills 
Fishing Pier in Surf City. 

Memorial service will be Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Surf City Baptist 
Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service time. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Surf City Baptist Church or 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
910.791.9099
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/20/2008 




Tuck, Roscoe Benson 


76, of Surf City, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at home. Memorial service will be at 
3 p.m. Sunday at Surf City Baptist Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Vernon, Amelia Sue Pickett 


39, of Beulaville, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Duke University Hospital, Durham. The 
funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/15/2008 





Verricchia, Ricky

LELAND, NC -- Mr. Ricky Verricchia, 53, of Leland, passed away, Sunday, September 
21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

He was born in Durham, NC, on June 15, 1955, the son of the late Tony and Ruth (Hall) 
Tillotson and was employed with Jacobi Hardware.

Surviving besides his wife, Patricia, are: four sons, Michael Verricchia of Wilmington, NC, 
David Bordeaux and wife Michelle of Clayton, NC, Timothy Bordeaux and wife Iris of 
Raleigh, NC, Shawn Ashcraft of Rocky Point, NC; and a daughter, Vida Nesbitt and 
husband Brandon of Clayton, NC; two brothers, Johnnie Verricchia and wife Beth of 
Leland, NC, and A.J. Verricchia and wife Nellie of Nash County, NC. He is also survived 
by six grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM in Village Road 
Memorial Chapel with a Memorial Service conducted by Kevin Eason immediately
 following the Visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, 6870 Killians Way, 
Leland, NC 28451.

A Service of Village Road Memorial Chapel.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 




Verricchia, Ricky 


of Leland, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A 
memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 
Village Road, Leland. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/22/2008 



Vines, Willie Bee 


82, of Teachey, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Friday at Island Creek AME Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Bryant family cemetery, 
Teachey. Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/3/2008 



Wade, Alene K. 


of 7161 Carolina Beach Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle 
Grove. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at Greenlawn MemorialPark. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/27/2008 





Walker, Amanda "Katherine"

Amanda Katherine Walker, age 82, of Shallotte, died Monday, September 1st, 
2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Funeral 
services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Home, Supply with Reverend Todd Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in 
Cape Fear Memorial Park.

Katherine was born August 16th, 1926, in New Hanover County, a daughter of the 
late Dennis Hewett and Alice Elizabeth Cherry Hewett and moved to Brunswick 
County in 1996.

Survivors include two sons, Myron and Bill; one daughter, Belinda Gail; a brother 
Linwood and a sister Sarah; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 PM Thursday at the funeral home just 
prior to the service.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Supply
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/3/2008 




Wallace, Jr, Clarence Avery

SOUTHPORT -- Clarence Avery Wallace, Jr., 60, of Nash Street in Southport, passed 
away Saturday, September, 20, 2008, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday in the Northwood Cemetery in 
Southport, with Rev. Ray Webb officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 
8:00 pm Monday at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home and at other times at the 
home. 

Mr. Wallace was born August 20, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, the son of Clarence A. 
Wallace, Sr. and Lenora Wilson Wallace. He was a veteran of the US Army having served 
in the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Wallace was retired from Harris-Teeter Grocery Stores, where 
he had worked as a produce manager for 33 years. Following his retirement he managed 
a produce stand on Long Beach Road. 

Surviving are his wife, Paula Turner Wallace of the home, a son, Clarence A. Wallace III 
and wife, Crystal of Stanfield; two daughters, Angela Renee Wallace, and Amanda Starr 
Greer, both of Southport; a brother, Larry Wayne Wallace, Sr. and wife, Patty of Charlotte;
 four sisters, Betty Jean Whitley of Mint Hill, Marie Belk and husband, Jimmy of Midland, 
Grace Cohen of Albemarle, and Helen McLain and husband, Robert of Mint Hill; and five 
grandchildren, Cassie Leana Wallace, Carlee Elizabeth Walllace, Cameron Wallace, 
Bailey Samantha Nicole Wallace, and Lindsay Greer.

You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008 





Wallace, Freddie 


formerly of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Hillside, N.J. The funeral will be at 
1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Isaac James Cemetery, 
Angola community, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/11/2008 




Ward, Berlene Carroll 


73, of Whiteville, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake Waccamaw. 
Arrangements by McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/29/2008 



Ward, Byran Kelton “Sam” 


46, of Nakina, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. The funeral was Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Inman 
Funeral Home. Burial was at Ward Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/11/2008 



Ward, Shirley Ann 


63, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Inman Funeral 
Home. Burial will be at Hosea Simmons Cemetery, Nakina. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008 




Watkins Sr., George T. 


of 2816 Morgan St., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at noon Friday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. 
Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/5/2008 




Watkins, Nora Pickett

Nora Pickett Watkins, 90, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, September 15, 2008.

Nora was born in Duplin County on December 2, 1917. She was preceded in death by 
her husband, Carl T. Watkins, a daughter, Barbara Ann Kirkman, and two grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Carl Watkins, Jr. and wife Marie; a sister, Doris Farrows of 
Wilmington; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 pm Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park by Rev. Warren G. Rivenbark and Rev. Sam Worley. The 
family requests casual dress.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions should be made to the charity of one's choice.

A Valley Chapel Service

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/17/2008 




Watkins, Nora Pickett 


90, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 



Wells, Rachel E.

Mrs. Rachel E. Wells, age 90, of 6491 Englishtown Road, Wallace, died Thursday, 
September 18, 2008, at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 20, 2008, from Peniel 
Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Dewey Ball and Rev. Joseph 
Tew. Burial will follow in Penile Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Faye Lewis and husband Larry of Lawrenceville, 
Va. and Mrs. Vivian Brice and husband Victor of Wallace; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Diane 
Wells of Tarboro; two sisters Mrs. Callie Autry of Burgaw and Mrs. Olivia Andrade of 
Bandera, Texas; two granddaughters, Melanie and Paula Brice of Raleigh and four 
grandsons, Robin and Dean Wells of Tarboro and David and Terry Robinson of 
Greenville and a special caretaker, (Peaches).

Born in Pender County, Mrs. Wells was the daughter of the late John Scott and 
Narcissus English and was the widow of Paul Wells. Mrs. Wells was preceded in 
death by a son, Paul Dean Wells and she was a member of Peniel Pentecostal 
Freewill Baptist Church.

Casketbearers will be Donald Mills, John T. Mills, Julian Tucker, Milton Wells, Roy 
Lee Wells and Jerry Wells. Honorary Bearers will be Melanie Brice, Paula Brice, 
Robin Wells. Dean Wells, David Robinson and Terry Robinson.

The family will receive at Padgett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday and at 
their residence, 6491 Englishtown Road, Wallace other times.

Padgett Funeral Home is serving the Wells family.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/19/2008 




Wells, Rachel E. 


90, of 6491 Englishtown Road, Wallace, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peniel 
Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Peniel Cemetery. Padgett 
Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/20/2008 



Coward, Wesley Clarence

Clarence Wesley "Dink" Coward, 91, of Wilmington, NC, died Saturday, August 30, 
2008 at his residence.

He was born on December 23, 1916, in Greensboro, NC, the son of the late Walter 
and Vella York Coward. He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy-two years, 
Delphine Hennis Coward, in December of 2007, a son, Stirling Hennis Coward, and 
a sister, Lois.

Mr. Coward was a Deacon Emeritus at First Christian Church. He served in the N.C. 
State Guard during WWII. An accomplished athlete, Dink played professional baseball 
with the Boston Red Sox organization and in the Tobacco State Baseball League. He 
also was devoted to the local Wilmington Little League program. After baseball, his 
career as a steel worker included time as a ship fitter and bridge builder and involved 
working on the Kennedy Space Center.

Surviving are his grandsons, Jeffrey Thomas Coward and Stirling Wesley Coward; their 
mother, Susan Vassey Coward; a great granddaughter, Emma Coward; three brothers, 
Allen, Lloyd and Worth; and two sisters, Myrtle Bell and Ruth.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel by Dr. Lance Perry. The family will receive friends
 immediately following the service at the residence of Susan Coward, 820 Ruffin St., 
Wilmington.

Mr. Coward will lie in state at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel on Tuesday for 
anyone wishing to pay his or her respects.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 
17th St., Wilmington, NC 28403.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/1/2008 




West, Lori Amanda Kutz

Lori Amanda Kutz West of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, 
September 20, 2008.

Lori was born on August 1, 1963, in Livorno, Italy, to Donald and Margaret Kutz. Lori 
graduated from New Hanover High School in 1981. Lori excelled as a violinist, loved to 
draw and write and was actively involved with her high school reunion planning. Lori's 
poetry was published on three separate occasions. On December 26, 1987, she was 
united in marriage to Larry West in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Lori is survived by her husband, Larry and their beloved dog, Gracie; her loving parents, 
Donald and Margaret; her caring siblings, Donna, Pamela, Kevin and Christopher; her 
warm nephews and nieces, Jason, Jeremy, Courtney, Eva, Rachel and Cory; her two 
sister-in-laws, Dawn and San and her two stepsons, Nicholas and Ryan along with 
many relatives and friends.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Coble Ward Smith Funeral Home on 
Oleander Drive, on Monday, September 22, from 7:00pm- 8:30pm. Funeral services 
for Lori will be held graveside, located at Oleander Memorial Gardens, on Tuesday, 
September 23 at 11:00am. Lori and Larry's friend, Bill Williams, will officiate. Friends 
and family are welcome to visit at the home of Kevin and Dawn, 437 Robert E. Lee 
Drive following the service.

Memorial funds can be sent to: Ms. Donna Lane, 5826 Wishing Well Lane, Wilmington, 
NC 28409.

We would like to give a special thanks to all of the staff at NHMRC, Eddie's Florist 
and family and friends for their help, generosity, love and support.


A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 
(910) 791-4444
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008 




White, Edith J. Baker

Edith J. Baker White, 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008, 
at Davis Health Care.

Edith was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church, but later joined 
Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church after relocating. She spent many years 
working as a medical secretary for Dr. James Tidler.

Edith was preceded in death by her husbands, Ronimus Baker and Frank E. White, Sr.; 
two brothers and one sister. 

She is survived by two sons, James W. Baker and wife Joan, of Greensboro, NC, 
and Marion S. Baker of Hamilton, OH; two daughters, Laurel B. King and husband 
Terry, of Topsail Beach, NC, and Lucy B. Rowe and husband Gary, of Wilmington, 
NC; two step-children, Betty Shumpert and Frank E. White, Jr.; four grandchildren, 
Mona Perrine, Ginny Johnson, Teresa Marra, and Kelly Rowe; eight great grandchildren; 
two great-great grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

A graveside service will take place at 3:00pm, on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. P.D. Midgett officiating. The family will 
receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Building 
Fund, Wrightsville Beach United Methodist church or to the charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008 




Wiggins, Karen Campbell

WILMINGTON, NC – 
Karen Campbell Wiggins, age 74, of Wrightsville Beach, NC, passed peacefully to God 
early Monday, September 1, 2008.

She was the wife of the late Clarence R. Wiggins and daughter of the late Harry 
Murchison and Tressie Sloan Campbell of Clinton, NC. She is survived by her daughter; 
Valeria W. Davidson, son-in-law; Jeff, 2 granddaughters; Amanda and Olivia, her beloved 
sister; Sheila Raney, sister-in-law; June Gail Averette and husband Barnie, four nephews, 
and one niece. In addition, she had an "adopted" family she dearly loved, her caregivers; 
Malinda Barwick, Michelle Hickman, and Jannie Cannon.

She was an active member of Saint Andrews on the Sound Episcopal Church, where 
she had many friends that cared for her deeply.

The family would like to especially thank all of her friends that made this difficult time 
easier. Also, Valeria Davidson would like to commend New Hanover Hospital for 
staffing their Medical ICU with a wonderful team of understanding and compassionate 
nurses, especially Ruth and Jai Jai. 

The visitation will be at Coble Ward-Smith, Oleander Chapel in Wilmington, 6:00-8:00 
PM, Wednesday, September 3, 2008. The funeral will be held at Saint Andrews on the 
Sound Episcopal Church at 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 4, 2008, with a private 
interment at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the following will be greatly appreciated; Saint Andrews 
on the Sound Endowment Fund, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Tributes and condolences may be offered to the family at www.mem.com.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/2/2008 



Wiggins, Karen D. 


74, of Wrightsville Beach, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Thursday at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound. Burial will be private. Coble Ward-Smith 
Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/4/2008 



Lehrfeld, Jr., William Robert

Mr. Robert William Lehrfeld, Jr., age 63, of Alpharetta, GA, died Friday, September 19, 
2008, at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta. He was the oldest of three siblings, born in 
Kingston, NY, on November 5, 1944.

Mr. Lehrfeld attended St. Patrick's Elementary School and was a 1963 graduate of 
Bayshore High School, where he was a member of the swim team for 4 years. After 
graduation, Rob entered the U.S. Army, where he underwent basic training at Ft. Dix, 
NJ, and was later assigned to Okinawa, Japan with the NIKE air defense battery. In 
1965, he re-enlisted for communications training at Ft. Mammouth, NJ. Mr. Lehrfeld 
then received orders for Vietnam in April of 1966, where he was assigned to MAC-
headquarters under 69th Signal Battalion, 593rd Signal Company, under General 
Westmoreland, as Chief Communications Specialist. After serving his country in 
Vietnam, Mr. Lehrfeld was rotated back to the U.S. to Ft. Wainwright, AK for the 
next two years, and was honorably discharged on July 2, 1969, from Ft. Lewis, WA.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; stepdaughter Cricket Russell of Atlanta; three stepsons, 
James Dixon of PA, Thomas Bennett of Atlanta, and Anthony Bennett of Wilmington, 
NC; sister, Kathi Malchesky of East Islip, KY; and brother, Richard Lehrfeld of Syracuse, 
NY. He is also survived by his three children, daughter Stacie Ann Lehrfeld of NY; and 
sons Robert William Lehrfeld III and John Robert Lehrfeld of FL. 

A memorial service was held on Monday, September 22 at 1:00 PM from Northside 
Chapel Funeral Directors in Roswell, GA, 770/645-1414, www.northsidechapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post 120002, the Disabled 
American Veterans Chapter 6, or the American Legion Post 201.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/24/2008 


Williams, Arthur 


of 1133 S. Seabreeze Road, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 




Williams, Frances “Francine”


87, of Wallace, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at St. John Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at Ironmine Cemetery, Wallace. 
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/30/2008 



Williams, Jeffrey Lee 


49, of 7220 Carolina Beach Road, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at University of North 
Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at 
Seaside Chapel, Carolina Beach. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/25/2008 



Williams, John Carl

John Carl Williams, 84, of Leland, passed away on August 29, 2008. Born in Brunswick 
County, his parents were the late Bruce Thomas and Cornelia Skipper Williams.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Regina Horne, of Leland, and Patricia McDowell and 
husband, Dwight, of Winnabow; son, John T. Williams and wife, Sandra, of Leland; brother, 
Tommy Williams and wife, Becky, of Wilmington; eight grandchildren, twelve great-
grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to 
his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Vivian S. Williams in 1991 and a brother 
Olan Lee Williams.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday in Elah Baptist Church officiated 
by Pastor William Earl Hewett and Rev. John M. Sellars. Burial will follow in Nelson 
Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coble 
Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington.

Tributes and condolence may be sent to the www.mem.com. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 8/31/2008 - 9/1/2008 




Williams, Maggie Durham 


92, of 1271 Porters Lane, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Guilford Health Care, 
Greensboro. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Burgaw Seventh Day Adventist 
Church, Bridger Street, Burgaw. Burial will be at Durham family cemetery, Porters Lane 
Road, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/17/2008 





Williford, Edith Melvin

Edith Melvin Williford, 87, of 303 Keziah St., Oak Island, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., died 
Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral 
will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service, 610 Ramsey St., 
Fayetteville, with Revs. Fred Roberts and James Shaver. Burial will be at LaFayette 
Memorial Park on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, N.C. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday 
at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service.

Edith was a member of Ocean View United Methodist Church on Oak Island. Surviving are 
daughter, Hilma W. Maness and husband Dal of Columbia, S.C.; son, Lesley Williford and 
wife Joanne of Oak Island; brother C.S. Melvin Jr. of Fayetteville; one grandson, and two 
great grandsons. Deceased are parents Carson and Cora Melvin.

Memorials can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 S. 17th St., 
Wilmington, 28401; or Ocean View United Methodist Church Building Fund, 8400 E. Oak
 Island Drive, Oak Island, N.C., 28465.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/13/2008 



Willis, Kathy L. 


58, of Tar Heel, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital, Fayetteville. 
A graveside service will be at 2p.m. Sunday at Suggs Cemetery, Tar Heel. Kinlaw funeral 
Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/26/2008 



Wilson, Betty C

Betty C. Wilson, died August 30, 2008, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove surrounded by her 
loving family and close friends. 

She was born August 10, 1930, in Castle Hayne, NC, daughter of the late John Paul Jones 
Allender and Mary Costin Allender. Betty graduated in the class of 1948 from New Hanover 
High School. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Wilson, daughter Susan Edwards and 
son Danny Wilson. 

Betty is survived by two sons J. Patrick and David R. Wilson, both of Virginia Beach, VA; 
son in-law Robert and wife Nancy Edwards of Anchorage, Alaska; sister Pauline and 
husband Donald Waldoch of Monroe, NC and their children; many cherished grand and 
great-grandchildren and family members. 

The family would like to thank New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Autumn Care 
for their outstanding care over the past 7 months, along with all Betty's special friends 
and family for their compassion and support. 

A celebration of her life will be held at Winter Park Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 
September 4, 2008, at 1:30 PM. 

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund of Winter Park 
Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403. 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
(910) 791-9099


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/1/2008 




Wilson, James Edward Cicero

James Edward Cicero Wilson was born on September 8, 1963, and departed this life 
on August 31, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 
2:30 p.m. at Myrtle Grove First Born Holiness Church at 6601 Carolina Beach Road. 
Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/5/2008 




Wood, Beulah Kelly Wells

Beulah Kelly Wells Wood, age 88, of Lenoir, died Monday, September 8, 2008, at Caldwell 
Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born November 5, 1919, in Pender County, NC, to 
the late Archie Burris and Bertha McDougal Kelly. In addition to her parents, she was 
preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Wells, Sr.; second husband, Earl Wood; 
one sister, Anne Sneeden; and two brothers, Dan Kelly and Milton Kelly.

Mrs. Wood worked in retail sales and was a long-time member of Winter Park Baptist 
Church in Wilmington, NC.

Survivors include one son, William "Billy" Carroll Wells, Jr. and wife Kim of Mt. Pleasant, 
SC; one daughter, Mrs. Kay Wells Lanier and husband Larry of Lenoir; four grandchildren, 
Mrs. Kelly Lanier Oliver and husband Mark of Wilmington, Lawrence Edward "Teddy" 
Lanier, Jr. and wife Suzie of Raeford, NC, Brent Montgomery Wells of Wilmington and 
Matthew Carroll Wells of Lexington, KY; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces 
and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at First 
United Methodist Church of Lenoir. 

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at 
Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. 

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 12, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood 
St., Lenoir, NC 28645, First United Methodist Church of Lenoir Building Fund, 309 Church St. 
NW, Lenoir, NC 28645, Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 
28403, or to the charity of one's choice.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 




Woods, Jack 


of 3926 U.S. 117 South, Burgaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Rena Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Point. Burial will 
be at Carr-Woods Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/16/2008 




Worley, Olivia Miller 


80, of Fair Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Meares Funeral Home, Fair Bluff. Burial 
will be at Worley Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/10/2008 



Young, Edgar Allen 


81, of Lake Waccamaw, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday 
at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Entombment will be at St. James Cemetery. 
Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/18/2008 




Young, Hala Glynn Allen


GREENVILLE -- Mrs. Hala Glyn Allen Young, 89, died Sunday, September 7, 2008.

A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 2 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel.

Mrs. Young, a native of Rockingham County, was born on July 23, 1919. She moved to 
Wilmington, and graduated from New Hanover High School in 1936 and attended business 
school. Hala married Clyde Edward Young and they lived their married life in Charlotte. 
She spent her career as an accountant with Laventhol, Krekstein, Horwarth and Horwarth. 
In 1980 she retired to Wilmington, and relocated to Greenville in 1998 to be near her only 
daughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Edward Young in 1974.

She is survived by her daughter, Glyn Young and husband Jerry Lotterhos, of Greenville; 
grandchildren, Scott Nesbitt and wife, Stephanie, of Fletcher, NC, and Mike Lotterhos 
and wife, Holly, of Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Cecilee Stephens, of Fletcher, and 
James and Jack Lotterhos, of Raleigh; brother, Commander Robert V. Allen, of Arlington, 
VA; nieces, Barbara Allen Kenney and husband, Dick and their children, Nick and Brendan, 
of Atlanta, GA, and Lorriane Allen Gandy and husband, Charlie and their children, Meagan, 
Lacie and Kate Alden; nephew, James Lancaster and wife, Nancy, of Lumberton.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 pm at the home of Glyn 
Young and Jerry Lotterhos, 206 York Road, Greenville, and a reception will follow the 
service on Thursday in the Parish Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midatlantic Pug Rescue, 2640 Avent Ferry Road, 
Holly Springs, NC 27540. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/10/2008 





Young, Timothy Dale 


61, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at home. Services will be held in Ohio. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 9/6/2008





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