November 2008 Obituaries

Abeyounis, B. George* 


B. GEORGE ABEYOUNIS

B. George Abeyounis, 86, of Wilmington, NC, peacefully went to be with the Lord 
on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter 
in Wilmington, after a courageous battle with cancer. His family drew much strength 
from the dignity he exemplified throughout his illness.

He was born in Greenville, NC, on May 3, 1922, the son of the late Berry George 
Abeyounis, Sr. and Bessie Essey Abeyounis. He was preceded in death by his 
brother, Morris Lee Abeyounis.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 60 years, Phyllis H. Abeyounis, of the home; two 
daughters, Kay Davis and husband Allen, of Wilmington, NC; Jane Hollembeak and 
husband Robert, of Harrisonburg, VA; and a son, Morris Abeyounis and wife Sandra, 
of Wilmington, NC. In addition, he is survived by two grandsons, Matthew Hollembeak 
of Harrisonburg, VA, and Bryan Abeyounis of Wilmington, NC; two sisters, Pauline 
Burkett of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Potomac, MD, and Eugenia Piggott of N. 
Attleboro, MA; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.

George was a World War II veteran who served in the US Army combat engineers in 
Europe. In 1946, upon his father's death, George operated the Abeyounis Clothing 
Store, founded by Berry George Abeyounis, Sr. in Belhaven, NC. Moving his family
 to Wilmington in 1954, he opened Abeyounis Men Shop. During the early 1960's, 
he was choir director at St. Mary Catholic Church. He retired from a career as an 
accountant with the firm of William E. Brock, CPA in the mid-80's.

The family would like to thank the many staff members at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center, Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre, and Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter who provided loving care and attention to 
George during his illness.


A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in Oleander 
Memorial Gardens by Monsignor Matthew Hendrick.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/9/2008 - 11/10/2008 

 

Alderson, Larry Joe* 


LARRY JOE ALDERSON

HAMPSTEAD -- Larry Joe Alderson, 57, of Hampstead, died Friday in Richmond, 
VA. A private graveside service will held at the Edens Family Cemetery. The 
Reverends Kenneth Huffman and James Oxendine will officiate.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother, James Alderson, Sr. and James 
(JJ) Alderson, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Edens Alderson, 3 daughters Jessica Lynn Alderson, 
Jamie Leigh Alderson both of Michigan, and Andrea Leigh Capps of Holly Ridge. His 
mother, Beatrice Alderson of Michigan, two brothers, Danny and Terry Alderson both 
of Michigan, and two sisters, Teresa Shea and Cheryl Krafenke both of Michigan, and 
4 grandchildren. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Allen, Beulah C.* 


BEULAH C. ALLEN

"BOOTS"

Beulah C. Allen, 76, of Wilmington, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, November 
7, 2008.

Mrs. Allen was born February 25, 1932, in Wilmington, the oldest daughter of four 
children of the late John W. Clark and Dorothy F. Mintz Clark.

"Boots" will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives she touched.

She is survived by two children, son, Mark K. Allen and wife, Charla, of Rocky Point, 
NC, and daughter, Cathy A. Fahle and husband, Steven, of Wilmington, NC; five 
grandchildren, Bradley, Jill, and Racheal Allen, and Andrea Sauls and husband, Brian, 
and Sean Fahle; great-grandson, Wiley; sister, Bobbie Jordan; two brothers, Jimmie 
and Joe Clark; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be 2pm Monday, November 10, 2008, at Andrews Market Street 
Chapel, 1617 Market Street, with Rev. Bob Bauman officiating. Interment will follow 
at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Allen, Douglas Earl* 


DOUGLAS EARL ALLEN

Douglas Earl Allen, 84, of Holly Ridge, NC, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 
Universal Health Care in Raleigh, NC.

Mr. Allen was born in Franklin Co., NC on June 19, 1924, the son of the late Caleb 
Allen, II and Arrah Brewer Allen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly 
Denton. Mr. Allen had a long career at Bolton Corp. located in Raleigh, NC, where 
he retired in 1989. He loved his family, his friends, his farm, fishing, and watching 
his daughters play softball.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years Joan E. Allen of Holly Ridge, NC; four daughters, 
Gloria Allen of Raleigh, NC, Barbara Petty and husband, John of Apex, NC; Brenda 
Allen and partner, Fannie Bryant of Middlesex, NC, and Linda Allen and partner, 
Billie Womack of Holly Ridge, NC; step-son, Jimmy Pierce of Louisburg, NC; six 
grandchildren, Mary Ann Wrench, Valerie Dally, Douglas Dally, Catina Hayes, Joan 
Stone, and Gibson Reynolds; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Caleb Allen, Jr. 
and Bobby Allen both of Louisburg, NC; sister, Oveida Price of Louisburg, NC; two 
half-brothers, Terry Wayne Allen and Carl Allen and a half-sister, Sheila Bailey all 
of Louisburg, NC.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2008 at Andrews 
Mortuary Hampstead Chapel by Rev. Terri Steed. Interment will follow in Sea Lawn 
Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Douglas Allen's memory 
to the American Farmland Trust, at www.farmland.org.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/29/2008 






Allison Jr., William Edward* 


WILLIAM EDWARD ALLISON, JR.

William Edward Allison, Jr., 66, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, November 13, 
2008 at his residence.

He was born in Alamance Co., NC, on May 25, 1942, the son of the late William 
Edward Allison, Sr. and Florine Boggs Allison.

Surviving are two sons, Scott Allison of Greensboro, NC and Chris Allison and wife, 
Anastasia Y. Allison of Wilmington, NC; two sisters, Dean Costner of Graham, NC 
and Lettie Wilson and husband, Adrian of Burlington, NC; brother, Ernest Allison and 
wife, Phyllis of Burlington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 
17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 

 

Aman, Anne Marie* 


ANNE MARIE AMAN

Aman, Anne Marie (nee De Haven) passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008, 
at 86 years of age.

Mrs. Aman was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania, on October, 13, 1922. She had lived 
in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the past twenty-eight years.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, The Reverend Herbert Lincoln Aman, Jr., she 
is survived by her devoted sons, Herbert L. III, Richard Alban, Michael De Haven, and 
Jeffrey Scott Aman. She is also survived by twelve loving grandchildren and fourteen 
great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions 
be made to Hearts for Hospice, 5225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012 or 
Comfort Caregivers, 6501 East Greenway Parkway, Suite 103, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/12/2008 
 


Antonucci, Maria C.* 


MARIA C.

ANTONUCCI

Maria C. Antonucci, born in Frosinone, Italy, on October 3, 1920, was delivered into 
Eternal Life on November 23, 2008.

Maria is survived by 3 of her 4 children: Lucille Fontana (Richard) of Scarsdale, N.Y., 
Alfreda Antonucci-Alter (Robert) of Washington, D.C., and John Antonucci (Beth) of 
Freedom PA; Son-In-Love, Frank A. DeCicco, husband of the late Emily K. DeCicco; 
5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and countless loving family and friends.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington, NC on 
November 29, 2008, at 10:00 AM.

A private burial service will follow the mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Maria to the Emily DeCicco 
Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. Mary Catholic School, 217 South 4th St., Wilmington, 
N.C. 28401.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403.
(910) 791-9099
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 

 



Antrobus, Frances* 


FRANCES ANTROBUS

LUGOFF -- Graveside service for Frances Peretti Antrobus, 71, will be held Monday 
at 1:00 p.m. Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington. The Rev. John Mims will officiate. 
Memorials may be made to the    American Cancer Society, 647 Lachicotte Road, 
Lugoff, S.C. 29078. Andrews Mortuary is assisting the family locally.

Mrs. Antrobus died Sunday, November 23, 2008. Born in Wilmington, N.C., she was 
a daughter of the late Joseph Francis Peretti and Daisy Sawyer Peretti. She was a 
graduate of New Hanover High School Class of 1955. She was a member of St. 
Johns United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Harold H. Antrobus; sons, Steven Antrobus of 
Anderson, S.C., and Brian Antrobus of Lugoff; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and 
Claude Truesdale; and 2 grandchildren, Ashley Antrobus and Kelly Truesdale. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/29/2008 

 

Armakovitch, Teresa Leonard 


44, of Shallotte, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be 
at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Artis, Stella Mae 


61, of 7350 Pineywood Road, Watha, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter, Wilmington. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at 
Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Willard. Burial will be at Lakes Chapel 
Cemetery, Atkinson. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Atkinson, Betty Ellen 


67, of Warsaw, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at home.The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday 
at Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Devotional 
Gardens, Warsaw. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Autry, Ted Howard 


66, of Caswell Avenue, Southport, formerly of Stedman, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, 
at home. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Peacock-Newnam & 
White Funeral Service, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 




Avery, Viola Batchelor* 


VIOLA BATCHELOR AVERY

"MAMA A"

Viola Batchelor Avery, 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 07, 2008. 
She was born on June 11, 1920, in Duplin County and was the daughter of Sarah Eppie
Brown and Rufus Batchelor.

She was preceded in death by her husband Hector Douglas Avery.

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Strength and honor are 
her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come".

Viola is survived by three children, Judy Avery O'Shields and her husband Claud "Buck" 
O'Shields, Doug Avery and his wife Cynthia Avery and Sara Avery Lee and her husband 
Hiram Howard Lee; seven grandchildren, Brooks Avery Lee, Barry Martin Lee and Brandon 
Howard Lee, Christopher Avery O'Shields and wife Barbara, Patrick Chadborn O'Shields 
and wife Debbie, Julie O'Shields Lemley and husband Tom and Clint Avery; sixteen 
great-grandchildren, Katherine, Ryan, Paige and Emily O'Shields, Caroline, Merritt and 
Avery Lemley, Sommer, C.J. and Daniel Avery, Taylor, Sara, Peyton, Carrington, Ella 
Grace, Dawson and Maddox Lee and two sisters, Shirley Nethercutt and husband Harold
and Coleen Brown and husband J.D.

Viola was a proud retiree of 31 years of service at Sears Roebuck and Company and was 
a faithful member of Seagate Baptist Church. "Mama A" loved to cook her fresh garden 
vegetables and especially her famous clam chowder for her family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, November 10, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Dondi Pace. The family will receive friends one hour 
prior to the service. Burial will take place at Oleander Memorial Gardens. 

The family wishes to thank Dr. Kavita Persaud, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, and the therapy, 
nursing and office staff of Britthaven Northchase for all their acts of kindness.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Seagate Baptist Church, 6115 Oleander Dr., 
Wilmington, NC 28403. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/9/2008 - 11/10/2008 





Ayash, George Richard* 


GEORGE RICHARD AYASH

George Richard Ayash, 93, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 21, 1915, the son of the late Richard and Marie Bushdid Ayash. He 
was preceded in death by his wife Blennie Howell Ayash.

George was raised in Fall River, MA. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during 
WWII. George worked in sales throughout his career and as a hobby acted in numerous 
Thalian Hall Productions as well as being an extra in many locally produced motion pictures 
and television shows. He was also an active member of Temple Baptist Church for many 
years and especially enjoyed singing in the choir.

Surviving are sons, Gary H. Ayash of Wilmington, DE, and children, Sarah and Katie, and 
George Richard Ayash of Miami, FL, and children, Laurie and Craig; one brother, Emile 
Ayash of Arlington, VA.

A small gathering of family and friends will be held at graveside 11:00 am Friday, November 
21, 2008 in Oakdale Cemetery. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 




Baldwin Ph.D., Thomas Sanderson* 


THOMAS SANDERSON BALDWIN, PHD

Dr. Thomas Sanderson Baldwin, 76, of Chapel Hill, NC, died November 20, 2008. He was 
born on May 23, 1932 in Orangeburg, S.C.

Dr. Baldwin earned his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree from the University of South 
Carolina in Columbia, SC, and his Doctorate from the Ohio State University in Columbus, 
Ohio. As a psychologist in private practice, Dr. Baldwin served as a vocational expert for the 
Office of Hearings and Appeals for the U.S. Social Security Administration and as a 
consultant to the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers as well as N.C. Division of 
Rehabilitation Services. Dr. Baldwin was a faculty member and Director of the Research and 
Training Center on Blindness at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, 
NC, and was a faculty member at both North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, and the 
University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Baldwin was a research psychologist at the National 
Security Agency in Fort Meade, MD, and was an NSA Fellow.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Felicia Beckham Baldwin; his son Thomas Sanderson 
Baldwin, Jr., and his wife Laurie Brinkley Baldwin and granddaughter Caroline Brinkley Baldwin, 
of Wilmington, NC; his daughter Cynthia Anne Baldwin of Cary, NC; nephews Mark Carlyle 
Baldwin of Reading, PA, Robert Christopher Baldwin of Erie, Pennsylvania, Hubert Lee Maupin, 
III of Bartlett, TN; and niece Lisa Baldwin Taylor of Mandeville, Louisiana.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Baldwin's niece, Elizabeth Denise Maupin, 
RN, MSN, for her devotion and loving care during his illness.

His parents Marvin Carlyle Baldwin and Anne Sanderson Baldwin and one brother, Marvin 
Carlyle Baldwin, Jr., predeceased him.

A memorial service will be held at Cary Presbyterian Church, 614 Griffis Street, Cary, NC, 
on November 24th at 4:00. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in 
Orangeburg, SC, at a later date.

Memorials may be sent to UNC Hospice, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Arrangements with Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home in Sandord, N.C. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Ballard, Attlee L.* 


ATTLEE L. BALLARD

BOLIVIA -- Attlee L. Ballard, 89, of 1539 Green Lewis Road, Bolivia died Thursday, November 
20 at her residence.

Mrs. Ballard was born May 26, 1919, in Brunswick County to the late John M. Lewis and 
Lou Beck Lewis. She was the wife of the late Elwood J. Ballard. Mrs. Ballard was a member 
of Antioch Baptist Church. 

Mrs. Ballard is survived by two sons Elwood Ballard of the home, and Landie Ballard of 
Bolivia; one daughter Margaret Beck of Bolivia, three grandchildren Robert Wayne Beck, 
Stephanie Ballard, and Landie Ballard Jr.; and six great-grandchildren Robin, RB, Brianna, 
Alyssa, and John Matthew.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday at Antioch Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 22 at Antioch Baptist Church with 
Reverend Monroe Cooke and Reverend Avery Lumsden officiating. Burial will follow in the 
church cemetery.

You may sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Baltazar Jr., Isaias Lagunas 


22, of Old Dothan Road, Tabor City, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/5/2008 




Barnes, Gertrude Harris (Trudie)* 


GERTRUDE (TRUDIE)

HARRIS BARNES

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Gertrude Harris Barnes, 82, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully Saturday, 
November 22, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16, 1926, in 
Rutherford County, NC, the daughter of the late Loyd and Carol Harris.

She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who has touched many lives and will 
be greatly missed. Trudie graduated from Concord High School, Meredith College and 
served as a home demonstration agent, kindergarten and Sunday school teacher, and 
worked for the Raleigh Heart Fund. She also volunteered in many kitchens preparing food 
for church and civic functions. Her angel biscuits, peanut brittle and love of angels will be 
missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Floyd P. Barnes. She is survived by her 
sons Floyd P. (Buddy) Barnes, Jr. and wife Debbie, Charles W. Barnes and wife Pam, Benjamin 
L. Barnes and wife Rhonda and Brian H. Barnes and wife Margaret (Randy), eight grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by many friends and extended church 
family members at Millbrook United Methodist Church.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and love to the staff at Mayview 
Convalescent Center for the loving care and attention they provided to our mother.

Family will receive friends Monday, November 24, 2008, from 7:00-9:00 pm at Brown-Wynne 
Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC.

A funeral service will be held at Millbrook United Methodist Church, 1712 E. Millbrook Road, 
Raleigh, NC, on Tuesday, November 25, at 11:00 am, with internment to follow at Sunset 
Gardens Cemetery in Henderson, NC at 2:30 pm.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 




Barnes, Mary Lue* 


MARY LUE BARNES

Mary Lue Barnes, 77 of Clinton, MD, and formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, November 
10, 2008.
The loving wife of James Folley Barnes, devoted mother of Leona Mercadal, Joyce Welch 
(Robert, Jr.), Amelia Scott and Wanda Hayter (Reginald). Beloved grandmother of six and 
great grandmother of two. Also survived by one aunt, Marie Green and a host of other 
relatives and friends. 

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. 

Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday, November 17, 2008 at St. Stephen AME 
Church, 5th and Red Cross Street, Wilmington. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Barnhill, Jimmy Randolph 


73, of Whiteville, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Peacock Funeral 
Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Barnhill, John "David" 


55, of Leland, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Monday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 



Batcherlor, Kelly Ray* 


KELLY RAY BATCHERLOR

Kelly Ray Batchelor, 33, of Wilmington, NC died Friday November 14, 2008, in Sampson 
County. 

Kelly was born in Wilmington, NC, on March 1, 1975, the son of Ray and Phyllis Batchelor.

Also surviving is his wife Angel Batchelor of Wilmington, NC and his two beautiful daughters 
(from a previous marriage) that he loved very much, Kimberly and Katelyn Batchelor; his brother 
Kevin Batchelor and wife Mindy; Maternal Grandparents Derwood and Magalee Perry of 
Wilmington; two nieces Ashley and Megan Batchelor of Rocky Point, NC. Kelly is also survived 
by his two stepchildren with his current wife, and stepson, Justin Picarella of Hampstead, NC, 
from a previous marriage. There are many life long friends that he loved very much

Kelly was an electrician by trade and had been for approximately 15 years. 

Family will receive friends Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist 
from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, also at Wesley Memorial 
United Methodist at 2:00pm.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28401; 
(910) 791-9099 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Batson, Robin Lynn 


46, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/3/2008 





Baum, Shannon Gregor* 


SHANNON GREGOR BAUM

LELAND -- Shannon Gregor Baum, 38, Leland, NC, passed away on Friday, November 
14, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital.

He was born in St Louis, MO, on October 12, 1970, the son of the late Arthur J. Baum, 
Jr. and Kathleen M. Gregor of Carolina Beach, NC, and was a graduate of Topsail High 
School. He was employed by Register Paint and Body Shop.

Shannon loved his wife, his children, and his family deeply. He was well known in the Auto 
Painting Industry in the Wilmington area, an avid car enthusiast, and was well loved by all 
his friends and co-workers.

As a small boy, Shannon enjoyed an adventurous childhood growing up with his brother 
and sister in rural Montana. It was an experience that helped to make him the unique and
 authentic individual that captivated all who knew him, and the deeply caring boy his 
mother will always embrace. His brother and sister will always hold in their memory the
 endless summer days spent exploring the mountain creeks and paths around their 
childhood home.

Surviving are his wife; Wendy Gayle (Thompson) Baum; his children; Jordan D., Shannon 
M., Sydney R., and Gregor J. Baum, all of the home; a sister, Sherye B. Bergmann and 
husband, Donald of Wilmington;. and a brother, Shane S. Baum and wife Debbie of 
Wilmington. He is also survived by his parents-in-law; Johnny W. and Linda R. Thompson 
of Leland; a brother-in-law, Cory Thompson and wife Ashleigh of Leland; a sister-in-law, 
Charissa Thompson of Wilmington; and his nieces and nephews; Courtney, Brittney, 
Destiny, Jasmine, Brianna, Gabriella, and Zachary. He had special cousins, Teri, Marcia, 
Lisa, Angie, and Chris.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at First 
Baptist Church of Leland, by the Rev. Dwight Jenkins.

Family request that Memorials be made to the Baum Children Fund, 7265 Pinecliff Dr., 
Leland, NC 28451.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/16/2008 

 

Bell, George Vayden* 


GEORGE VAYDEN BELL

"Little Debbie Man"

George Vayden Bell, 68, of Wilmington, died Monday, November 24, 2008, surrounded by 
his loving family, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

George was born August 27, 1940, in Clinton, NC, son of the late William Ernest Bell and 
Myrtie Casey Bell. A sister, Ernestine Bell Long (Aldon-dec.) preceded him in death.

Mr. Bell was a 1960 graduate of New Hanover High School and served in the U.S. Army 
during the Vietnam War. He was a distributor of Little Debbie Snack Cakes for 27 years. 
George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Faye Shepard Bell; son, Christopher George Bell 
of Cary, NC; daughter, Angela Bell Reischman and husband, Andrew, of Wilmington; 
four grandchildren, Kayla Harrelson, Taryn Bell, Ryan Reischman, and Dylan Reischman; 
four sisters, Anna Lee Bell Clack (Weldon-dec.) of Clinton, NC, Elizabeth Bell Minter
 (Frankie-dec.) of Chesapeake, VA, Evelyn Bell Wooten (John-dec.) of Morehead City, 
NC, and Emma Gray Bell Strickland and husband, Rudolph, of Lexington, SC; special 
family friends, Melissa, Aubrey, and Reese Knowles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Friday, November 28, 2008, at Andrews 
Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be 2pm Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Andrews Market Street 
Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 51 Locust Avenue, 
Suite 201, New Canaan, CT 06840 or to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 4330 Bland 
Road, Flagship Bldg, Raleigh, NC 27609. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/26/2008 

 



Bell, Pretta V. 


51, of 116 Tram Road, Whiteville, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at home. The funeral will be 
at 2 p.m. Saturday at Firs St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 76 Campground Road, 
Whiteville. Burial will be at Campground Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 


Bell, Sarah J. 


of Southport, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. Arrangements by Peacock-Newnam & 
White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Bellamy, Reverend Norman Curtis* 


REVEREND NORMAN CURTIS BELLAMY

Reverend Norman Curtis Bellamy of Supply, NC passed away peacefully on November 6, 
2008 at Brunswick Community Hospital. He was born in Brunswick County on February 
25, 1918, son of the late Raymond E Bellamy and Rosie Fulford Bellamy. He was 
preceded in death by his first wife, lona Hewett Bellamy, brother, Palmer Bellamy, and 
sisters Evelene Reaves and Clara Holden and a grandson Malcolm E. Danford.

Reverend Bellamy was a self-employed craftsman. He was a carpenter, bricklayer, farmer, 
boat builder, and fisherman. He owned and operated a fish and shrimp house as well as 
owning R.E. Bellamy and Sons Hardware Store in Shallotte with his father and brother. 
He served in WWII. He was a member of the Board of Education. He taught many classes 
for Brunswick Community College's technical program. He served the Lord for many years 
as Pastor for Boones Neck Baptist Church and Trinity Baptist Church. He was an ordained 
Deacon and Minister. He also served as Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School 
teacher for Sabbath Home Baptist Church.

Norman is survived by his wife Almeta Bellamy, daughters JoAnn, wife of the late Jessie 
Simmons, Julia wife of the late LeRoy Hayes, Pinta and Roy Todd, Bonnett Fortiscue 
and friend Ronald Simpson, Quintina wife of the late Wycuff Skipper, and son Jimmy 
Register, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grand children, and 6 great-great grandchildren. 
His surviving brother, R.E. Bellamy Jr., and sisters Leona and the late Rooney Cheers, 
Ophelia and Billy Gaither and Margret and H.D. Parrish, and sister-in-law Earlene "Pet" 
Bellamy. Along with aunts, Lydia Hewett, Bessie Robinson, and Della Piggott, and many 
nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Sunday at Sabbath Home Baptist Church. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Sabbath Home 
Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Perko and Reverend Rory Thigpen officiating. Paul 
Bearers will be all Norman's grandsons. Honorary Paul Bearers will be the Class A Senior 
Sunday school class and Chairman of Deacons from Sabbath Home Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sabbath Home Baptist Churches Building 
Fund. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Bennett, Alison Paige* 


ALISON PAIGE BENNETT

Alison Paige Bennett died on November 4th, 2008. She was thirty-four years old. She 
was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington as well as founder and 
co-owner of Sunset Construction Corporation, Inc. She was the definition of generosity
 to a number of good causes, most especially Paw's Place, the American Heart
 Association, the Smile Train and the Steve Haydu Lo Tide Run.

Alison was a tower of strength to all who knew her. She had the kindest heart in the world; 
whenever anyone needed her, she was there. No one could have asked for a better wife, 
daughter, sister, aunt and friend. We are thankful that she was a part of our lives and that 
she achieved so many of her dreams. We loved her grace, her courage and her sense of 
humor. We loved her so much, in fact, that we cannot believe that she is gone. Our world 
was brighter for Alison having been in it.

She is survived by her husband, Joda Bennett; her parents, Joseph W. and Constance Costigan; 
her sisters, Courtney Costigan and Pam Hansen; her niece, Elena Hansen; her father-in-law, 
John W. Bennett; her mother-in-law, Joye Norris; her sister-in-law, Jennifer Davis; many 
relatives in Pennsylvania; three dogs and two cats; and more friends than can be named here.

A memorial service will be held at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel on Saturday, November 8,
 2008, at 3:00pm. A celebration of Alison's life will be held immediately following the service 
at the Bennett residence, 413 Hamlet Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC. In lieu of flowers, please 
send a donation in Alison's name to Paw's Place, 3701 E. Boiling Spring Rd., Winnabow, 
NC 28479.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/7/2008 




Bick, Mary Elise 


formerly of Reading, Pa., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/21/2008 





Bier Sr., Joseph Venard* 


JOSEPH VENARD BIER, SR.

Joseph Venard Bier, Sr., of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Washington DC, Potomac, MD, and 
Ocean City, MD, passed away peacefully from complications due to pneumonia on November 
4, 2008.

Known lovingly as "Nard" by family and friends, he was born to Margaret and Aloysius Bier on 
May 19, 1925. He graduated in 1943 from Gonzaga College High School and went on to 
complete V-5 U.S. Naval officer training at Mount Saint Mary's College, serving as a naval 
navigator. Upon an honorable discharge in 1946, Mr. Bier attended and graduated from 
Georgetown University.

On November 20, 1948, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan T. Thebo and they
 proudly celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary this year. His career centered on 
labor relations as an economist with Martin Marietta, Howmet Corp, and the National 
Railway Labor Conference, from which he retired in 1985. Known for his musical skill, 
Mr. Bier played piano, organ, and accordion by ear. In his youth he was an altar boy, a 
falconer, and an Eagle Scout. His later hobbies included computers, fishing, and 
swimming. He delighted grandchildren with magic shows and had the loudest two-finger 
whistle in the neighborhood.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Bier is survived by three daughters, Jane Margaret Maslowski 
(Duane) of Lansdale, PA, Anne Therese Bier of Seattle, WA, Patricia Joan Looney (Tom) 
of Wilmington, NC; and two sons, Joseph Venard Bier, Jr. (Lynne) of Steamboat Springs, 
CO, and Andrew John Bier (Kristen) of Portland, OR. He is survived by ten grandchildren, 
Scott Joseph Maslowski, Steven Duane Maslowski, Christopher Andrew Maslowski, Paige
 Elizabeth Bier, Joan Arlyne Bier, Brian Joseph Rogowski, John Joseph Looney, Dennis 
Patrick Looney, Justin Andrew Bier and Grace Olivia Bier, along with six great-grandchildren. 
He is also survived by his sister, Angela Bier Mulranen (Charles) of Ridley Park, PA, brother 
Richard B. Bier (Peggy) of Vienna, VA, brother-in-law H. Andrew Thebo (Barbara) of 
Bethesda, MD, brother-in-law Randolph Marshall (Mame) of Macungie, PA and many 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Gerard Bier, Charles Bier, Mary Agnes Bier Kerley 
and Margaret (Tuck) Bier Dempsey.

Our family would like to express our utmost gratitude for the excellent care and concern 
given by staff members of Dr. Mary Rudyk's office, Paraklay Way, the Commons, and 
Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Gonzaga College High School at 19 Eye 
Street N.W. Washington, DC 20001. A memorial gathering will be held at Gawler's Funeral 
Home, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20016 on December 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on December 6, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic 
Church, Rockville, MD, at 10:30 a.m. followed by internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/7/2008 




Blake, Lloyd Alan* 


LLOYD ALAN BLAKE

Lloyd Alan Blake, 60, of Riegelwood, NC, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at his 
residence.

He was born in New Hanover Co., NC on November 11, 1948, the son of Beulah Flynn 
Blake and the late Henry Clay Blake.

He was a great "Pappa" and will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving is his wife, Toni A. Blake of Riegelwood, NC; son, John Alan Blake and wife, 
Kelly of Riegelwood, NC; daughter, Penny Lynn Blake and fiance', Nathan Skipper of 
Leland, NC; six grandchildren, Jessica, Johnathan, Kayla, Chase, Turner, and Julie; 
his mother, Beulah F. Blake; brother, H.C. Blake both of Riegelwood, NC; sisters, 
Zelma B. Heller of Oregon and Elizabeth B. Settlemeyer all of Riegelwood, NC.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Riegelwood 
Baptist Church by Rev. Charles M. Hester. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Blanding, Vermelle "B" 


of 1604 Ann St., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Blankenship, Gene* 


GENE BLANKENSHIP

SHELBY, N.C. -- Mr. Gene Blankenship, 79, of 114 Eagles Terrace, Shelby, N. C., formerly 
of Hampstead, N. C., died November 13, 2008, at Hospice Cleveland County.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 41 
years of service as a switchman. 

Gene was a member of St. Jude the Apostil Catholic Church of Hampstead, N.C. He enjoyed 
fishing, playing golf, and woodcarving. 

Prec'd in Death: Parents: Charles Olen Blankenship and Minnie Fannie Elizabeth Harvell 
Blankenship, Brothers: Newton Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship and Leroy Blankenship, 
and sister: Delorease Chambers.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Christeen Westedt Blankenship of the home. 
Daughters: Michele Blankenship Sams and husband Tony of Shelby and Linda Friesland 
and husband Chuck of California. Sisters: Miriam McNair of Ocean Isle Beach, N. C. 
Grandchildren: Tony E. Sams of Shelby, and Michael P. Sams and wife Meredith of Georgia. 
David Crone of Alabama, Allyson LaBarreare and husband Ronnie of California, Jeff Crone 
and wife Shannon of California. Great-Grand Children: Michael and Maddox, Preston, Copper, 
Garrett, Grayson, Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Justin.

A Memorial Service is at 11:00 am Saturday, November 15, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Shelby, with Father Michael T. Kottar officiating.

Memorials: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, N. C. 28150

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Blanks, Leon 


of 142 Black Rock Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Premier Living 
Healthcare Facility. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Boehm, Sally* 


SALLY BOEHM

Sally Boehm of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away on November 14, 2008, at the 
Davis Health Care Center in Wilmington. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 18, 
1921, to Frank and Anna Geluso. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven older 
siblings, two husbands, Thomas R. Verratti in 1968 and Joseph Boehm in 2005, and her son 
V. Allen Verratti in 2002. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Diane) Verratti of Waukegan, 
Illinois, two grandsons, Matthew Verratti of Wadsworth, Illinois and Thomas (Rosie) Verratti 
of Laurel, Maryland, and their children, Reuven, Jacob, and Miriam. She is also survived by 
one sister, Nina (Al) Mozdzer, of Valley Stream, New York, as well as numerous nieces and
 nephews. Sally was a cook for many years at Islip High School in Islip, New York, and retired 
to Hampstead in 1992. She enjoyed working in her garden. Interment will be private and no 
services are planned. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/16/2008 



Boney, Ruben Lee 


68, of Willard Road, Willard, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Newkirk Chapel Baptist Church, Willard. Burial will be at 
the church cemetery. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Boynton, Mary Louise Ronai 


86, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Wilmington Bible Chapel, 5026 Chester St. Burial will be at Oleander 
Memorial Gardens. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 




Branche, Annie Beatrice Brown 


93, of 52 Pleasant Hill Road, Whiteville, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Grove Baptist Church, Vicksboro Road, 
Warrenton. Entombment will be at Sunset Gardens, Henderson. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Branston, Nancy Higgins* 


NANCY HIGGINS BRANSTON

WILMINGTON, NC -- Mrs. Nancy Higgins Branston, 100, of Wilmington, and formerly 
of DeLand, Fla., passed away Sunday, November 2nd, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 21, 1908, the daughter of the late 
John K. and Christina (Williamson) Higgins.

Nancy immigrated with her parents to New York City in her beloved United States in 
1921 at the age of 12. In 1935, she married John Branston and they "Shuffled off to 
Buffalo," later they moved to Minneapolis, MN, and eventually retired in DeLand, Fla., 
and was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and eight siblings.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, DeLand, Fla., a member of the 
Daughters of Scotia for more than 75 years and was proud of her Scottish heritage but 
she loved the USA.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeanette Evarrs and Evelyn Larson, both of Wilmington, NC; 
a son, Kenneth W. Branston of DeLand, Fla.; her grandchildren, Paul and Gabriella, Linda 
and Rick, Dan and Sandra, David and Connie, Jennifer; also nine great-grandchildren, 
Brittney, Dylan, David, Kayla, Josh, Salena, Clayton, Zoe and Brady. 

Memorials may be made to: Salvation Army, 820 N. Second St., Wilmington, NC 28401; 
Habitat for Humanity, 1208 S. Third St., Wilmington, NC 28401; and the Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Services of Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 Village Road, Leland, NC 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/4/2008 




Brewer, Hillman W.* 


HILLMAN W. BREWER

Hillman W. Brewer, 74, died at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter on Thursday 
November 6, 2008.

He was born in Greenville, NC on November 10, 1933. His family moved to Wilmington in 
1941 where Hillman grew up. After serving his country in the Navy, Hillman returned to 
Wilmington where he proudly lived in the historic downtown district. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Brewer, his mother, Ellen Corbett Brewer 
and his brother, Jack Brewer. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Faye Brewer and three 
nieces, Elizabeth, Kimi and Tracey.

Hillman was a good friend to many, many people and a special friend to John Potter.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at St. Jude's 
MCC, 19 N. 26th Street, Wilmington, NC, led by his pastor, Rev. Amanda J. McCullough. 

Donations may be made to the Hillman Brewer Memorial Fund, checks payable to St. Jude's 
MCC, 19 N. 26th St., 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 11/14/2008 



Brown, Keith A. 


of 6 Deerfield Road, Castle Hayne, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, 520 N. Fifth Ave. 
Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Brown Sr., Lawrence 


76, of Northwood Apartments, No. 22, Burgaw, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Brown, Liston “Charlie Brown” 


83, of 198 Chicken Neck Road, Teachey, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. Burial will be at 
Amos Lanier Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 




Brown, Terri Jo* 


TERRI JO BROWN

Terri Jo Brown, 64, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice. 

She was born in Wilson, NC on November 12, 1944, daughter of the late Josie Malpass 
Higman and George W. Higman. 

After moving to Philadelphia, PA, as a child, Terri went on to graduate from that city's 
Restaurant School in 1976, and became a professional chef and restaurant maitre d' 
at several restaurants; she later continued her culinary career in Pueblo, Colorado. 
She and her family then moved to Atlanta, GA, in 1978, where Terri became interested 
in genealogy, and eventually traced her family tree back to its roots in the Malpass, 
DeBose, Futch, Gurganous, Johnson, Moore, and Orr and families of New Hanover, 
Pender, and Sampson counties in North Carolina. Mrs. Brown's interests in regional 
genealogy continued throughout her life; for many years, she was a genealogy 
volunteer at the National Genealogical Society, in Arlington; she presented histories 
of the Malpass and Higman families; and her research was published in the Journal 
of the North Carolina Genealogical Society. After settling in Virginia in 1981, Terri 
helped research and establish the first Neighborhood Historic District in Arlington, VA, 
in the community of Maywood, where she lived with her family for 24 years. She also 
served several offices in the Maywood Community Association.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Peter Fiske Brown, and son, Geoffrey Fiske 
Brown and wife Stacey Mink, of Baltimore, MD. 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, November 24, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at Andrews Mortuary.

Donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Ministries of Wilmington at 811 Martin St., 
Wilmington, NC 28401, or Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, 725A Wellington 
Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/22/2008 - 11/23/2008 



Bryan, Annie Mae Bradshaw* 


ANNIE MAE BRADSHAW BRYAN

Annie Mae Bradshaw Bryan, age 90, of Wallace died Friday, November 21, 2008 at 
Britthaven of North Chase. 

Mrs. Bryan was born September 13, 1918 in Duplin County and was the daughter of 
the late James Francis and Ella Teachey Bradshaw. She was also predeceased by 
her husband, Jack Bryan, daughter, Cynthia O'Rear, sisters, Nettie Dixon, Marie 
Brown, Mabel Carter, Virginia Rivenbark and Evelyn Canady and brothers, J.F. 
Bradshaw and James Teachey Bradshaw.

Mrs. Bryan was a member of First Baptist Church of Wallace.

Surviving are her devoted sons, Alvin Bryan and wife, Janet of Wallace and Johnny 
Bryan and wife, Cathy of Wilmington; grandchildren, Lisa Bryan, Jason Bryan and
 wife, Kristy, Scott Bryan and wife, Camilla, Tonya Kincaid and husband, Dwayne 
and Bryan Kirkman and wife, Donna and seven great grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with the Rev Dr. Jim Baldwin officiating.

Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery, Wallace.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral 
Home and other times at the home of Alvin and Janet Bryan in Wallace. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 





Bryan, Eva Moore* 


EVA MOORE BRYAN

Eva Moore Bryan, 94, of Wilmington died Saturday November 1, 2008 at Lower Cape 
Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

Eva was the widow of Jesse Bryan and a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian 
Church. She was a retired employee of Block shirt factory.

Surviving are a daughter Betty Bryan Chinnis; grandson Herbert Fearington and wife 
Cherie; great-grandchildren Brandy and Jesse Fearington; and C.J. Allred and 
granddaughter Jammie Trijillo all of Wilmington.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Tuesday November 4, 2008 at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park. The Reverend David McDonald will officiate.

The family will be at the home of her daughter, 2208 Shirley Road to see friends.

The family would like to give thanks to Linda Rowell for the special care given as well as 
the entire staff of the Hospice Care Center.

Memorial may be made to Westminster Presbyterian 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 11/2/2008 




Bryan Jr., Jesse Clayton "Clay"* 


JESSE CLAYTON BRYAN JR. "CLAY"

Jesse Clayton Bryan Jr. "Clay," 51, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully surrounded 
by his family on Monday, November 24, 2008. 

Clay was preceded in death by his father, Jesse C. Bryan Sr. and his paternal grandparents, 
J.A. and Mamie Bryan. 

He is survived by his daughter, Ellery "Elle" Brooke Bryan; his mother, Mattie Rabon and 
husband Tom; two sisters, Kathy Slaugenhoup and husband Bill and Debbie Davis and 
husband Jeff; three nieces, Kristy Schumaker and husband Rocky, Joi Vanderhei and 
husband Ron and Kim Smith, two great nieces, Danielle Vanderhei and Krystal Schumaker;
 one great nephew, Ryan Vanderhei and his special companion Julie Flores. 

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at 1:00 pm in the Oleander 
Chapel of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home with Chaplain Vernon Adams officiating. Interment 
will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the 
service. 

Clay's constant smile earned him the nickname of "smiling Jack" in his youth and he will be 
most remembered for his love of life and upbeat attitude. He was a loving father, son, brother 
and uncle. He will be missed. 

Donations may be offered to Community Hospice, 117 E Village Road, Leland, NC 28479.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 



Buck, Myrtle* 


MYRTLE BUCK

Myrtle Horton Buck of Charleston, SC, widow of Alton W. Buck, entered into eternal rest 
on the morning of November 4, 2008, 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday, November 5, 
2008, at two o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, St. 
James Episcopal Churchyard, James Island. Friends may call at Stuhr's Wednesday 
between twelve-thirty and two o'clock, prior to the service.

Mrs. Buck was born September 1, 1921, in Mcbee, SC, the daughter of Charles William 
Horton and Minnie Moore Horton. She was a graduate of New Hanover High School and a 
charter member of Fort Johnson Baptist Church. She retired as Vice-President from Island 
Grading and Landscaping. Mrs. Buck was Past Matron of Alhambra Chapter O.E.S. and an 
honorary member of The Country Club of Charleston.

She is survived by two sons, Edgar A. Buck and his wife Margaret of Charleston, SC and 
John W. Buck of Charleston, SC; two grandchildren, Edgar A. Buck, Jr. and his wife Merritt 
and Susanne Buck Cantey and her husband Willis; two sisters, Frances H. Hart of 
Savannah, GA, and Alice H. Wood of Wilmington, NC.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Myrtle Ann Buck.

Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite #200, Mt. 
Pleasant, SC 29464. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/5/2008 

 

Bunting, Sharon Byrd "Sherry"* 


SHARON BYRD "SHERRY" BUNTING

WILMINGTON -- Sharon Byrd "Sherry" Bunting, 61, of Wilmington passed away at her 
home surrounded by family and friends on November 8, 2008. Born in New Hanover 
County in 1947, her parents were Theodore Curtis Byrd and Helen Elizabeth Kiger Byrd.

Sherry is survived by her mother; husband, Vernon Thomas Bunting; daughter, Wendy 
Sears Coleman; sons, Anthony Joseph Sears, Sr. and wife, Heather, Vernon Thomas 
Bunting, Jr., Ernest Scott Bunting and wife, Penny; grandchildren, Shannon Coleman, 
Arielle Coleman, Joe Sears, Jr., Brad Sears, Nathan Bunting and Nicholas Bunting; 
brothers, Larry Byrd and wife, Annette, and Durwin Byrd. Sherry was predeceased by 
her father. 

A Graveside Service will be held on at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 12 at Union 
Grove Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, 477 Livingston Chapel Road, Delco, 
officiated by Pastor Lundy Logue. 

Pallbearers assisting with service are Alan Craven, Anthony Pate, Pete Small, Kenny 
Murray, Chad Suggs and Mike Smith. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening 
from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, 3915 Oleander Drive, 
Wilmington. 

Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com. 

Memorials may be made in Sherry's name to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/10/2008 - 11/11/2008 

 


Burton, Elsie Kelly 


75, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/20/2008 



Burton, Elsie Kelly 


75, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 




Byrd, Pauline Ferrell* 


PAULINE FERRELL BYRD

WILMINGTON -- Pauline Ferrell Byrd, 90, of Wilmington, formerly of Smithfield, died 
Sunday, November 16, 2008.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at West & Dunn 
Funeral Home Chapel, Benson. The Rev. Terry Stephen will officiate. Interment will 
be at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens, Smithfield.

She is survived by a daughter, Glenda B. Blackmon of Wilmington; two sons, Willard 
Byrd and James Byrd, both of Smithfield; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 
two stepgrandchildren; and three great-stepgrandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Byrd.

Mrs. Byrd was a member of Hopewell Freewill Baptist Church. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/18/2008 


Byrd, Vonda Carroll* 


VONDA CARROLL BYRD

Vonda Carroll Byrd, 43, of Wilmington, died November 10, 2008.

Vonda was born October 8, 1965, in New Hanover County and was the daughter of the late 
Clyde Robert Carroll and Harriet Scoggins Carroll.

Vonda was owner/operator of Regional Cleaning Service.

Vonda is survived by her husband, Ernest James Byrd; two sons; William Byrd and James 
Byrd; a daughter, Joni Byrd; 5 brothers; Wayne Carroll, Daryl Carroll, Timmy Carroll, Frank 
Carroll, and David Carroll and a sister, Barbara Davis. She is also survived by three 
grandchildren, Haley Marie Byrd, Zoe Elane Lyford and Jeremiah James Byrd.

Vonda was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

A memorial service will be held at 3PM Saturday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and 
Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Caleb, James 


67, of Gurganious Road, Maple Hill, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Huntington Health Care 
Center. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 




Canaday, Annie Ray* 


ANNIE RAY CANADAY

Annie Ray Canaday, 80, of Wilmington, died November 25, 2008 at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. 

Annie was born July 2, 1928, in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late William 
Reynolds and Alice Stokley Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by two sons; Joe 
Canaday and Butch Canaday. 

Annie and her husband owned and operated Canaday Yacht Basin until their retirement. 
Annie was a member of the Advent Christian Denomination 

Annie is survived by her husband, Chester Canaday; two sons, Robert Canaday and his 
wife Linda and Jeffery Canaday and his wife Barbara; a daughter, Sue Starnes and her 
husband David; two sisters, Betty Jean Meeks and Ora Lee Simmons and her husband 
Ralph; 7 grandchildren; April Canaday, Chris Canaday, Jennifer Jones, Megan Mullaney, 
Jessica Canaday, Jeffery Canaday and Steven Mullaney; 3 great-grandchildren; Mason 
Jones, Hunter Jones and Ian Jones. 

Annie was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. 

The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Friday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and 
Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Saturday 
at the funeral home with Rev. Randall Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the 
Canaday family cemetery. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/27/2008 - 11/28/2008 

 

Cannady, Elizabeth 


44, of Morehead City, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital. 
Services were private. Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory, 
Morehead City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Cardona, Francisco 


82, of Nakina, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Carlisle, Daniel G. 


79, of Holden Beach, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital. 
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sabbath Home Baptist Church 
Cemetery. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Carlton, Hattie 


of 556 Seminary St., Kenansville, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kenansville Eastern Missionary Baptist Association. Burial will 
be at Middleton Cemetery, Kenansville. Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 




Carroll Jr., Fonnie "June" 


of Rose Hill, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday 
at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 472 Wells Town Road, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Maxwell 
Cemetery, Rose Hill. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 





Carson, James Leon 


44, of Watha, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 



Carson, Ruth 


78, of 7662 N.C. 242 S., Bladenboro, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at home. The funeral 
will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Grove Baptist Church, Abbotsburg. Burial will be at 
Bladen memorial Gardens, Elizabethtown. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Carter, Kate Leverne 


62, of 125 John B Hall, Apt. 116, Kenansville, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Duplin 
General Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hallsville Missionary 
Baptist Church, Kenansville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Rhodes Funeral 
Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 





Carter, Mildred* 

MILDRED CARTER

COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Joyce Carter, 90, of Cookeville, will be held 
Thursday, November 20 at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ with Bro. Charles 
Williamson and Bro. Buddy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Cookeville City 
Cemetery.

Mrs. Carter died Monday, November 17, 2008, at Bethesda Health Care Center.

She was born October 16, 1918, in Putnam County, TN, to the late Charles and Mary West 
Maloney.

Mrs. Carter was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ where she taught several 
Bible Classes for many years.

She earned her BS Degree at Tennessee Polytechnical Institute (TTU) and her Masters 
Degree in Education at George A. Peabody College in Nashville. She was an elementary 
teacher at the former Cookeville City School. She was an active member of the Cookeville 
Senior Citizens.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Carter and 
a brother, Charles Maloney.

Mrs. Carter is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles "Nick" and Laura 
Carter and Joseph "Joe" Carter of Cookeville and James Thomas "Tom" and Linda Carter 
of Wilmington, NC; three grandchildren, Heather McCulloch and husband Clint, Emily 
Carter and Will Carter and one great-grandchild. Carter McCulloch.

Mrs. Carter's family will receive friends Wednesday 5-8 PM at the Cookeville Chapel of 
Hooper-Huddleston & Homer Funeral Home and Thursday 10 a.m. until time of services 
at the church.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, 521 S. Jefferson 
Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501;    American Cancer Society, 753A Humble Drive, Cookeville, 
TN 38501; or Cookeville Senior Citizens Center, 186 S. Walnut Ave., Cookeville, TN 3 8501.
 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/20/2008 



Cartrette, Robert Wayne 


63, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Beaverdam Original Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at McPherson 
Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/24/2008 



Casen, Marena Susan Wooten 


63, of Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Burial 
will be at noon Monday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home, 
Jacksonville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 



Cates, Robert* 


ROBERT CATES

SOUTHPORT -- Robert Lee Cates, 76, of Dosher Cutoff, Southport, died November 27, 
2008 at his residence.

Mr. Cates was born February 25, 1932 in Alamance County. Robert was preceded in 
death by his wife Ruth Harper Cates in June 1984 and special friend Louise Jones in 
May, 2006.

Robert was a member of Ocean View Methodist Church, a starter at the Member Club 
at St. James for 9 years, and avid sports fan and loved baseball. He was former governor 
of the Oak Island Moose Lodge. Mr. Cates was retired from CP&L as a quality control 
officer and was as a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean Conflict. 

Mr. Cates is survived by two sons Michael Lee Cates of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Rob 
Johnson of WV; one step-son Melvin "Billy" Dixon Browning of Raleigh; two step 
daughters Julia Overman (Charles) of Oak Island, Janet Jones (Bill) of Snow Camp; 
seven grandchildren Melvin Overman, Anthony Overman, Sr., Amy Overman, Charlene 
Overman, Jay Carden, Randi Marie Sykes, and Jason Browning; nine great - 
grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends Monday, December 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home in Southport.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Ocean View United Methodist 
Church where he was a member. The service will be conducted by Rev. Fred Roberts 
and Rev. Jim Shaver.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association at PO 
Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 



Chandler, Ralph Anthony (Tony)* 


RALPH ANTHONY CHANDLER (TONY)

Ralph Anthony Chandler (Tony), 77, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 
4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Tony was born November 7, 1930, in Coventry, England. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Marge of the home; sons, Bruce and wife Mary of 
Norwalk, CT, Tim and wife Paula of Roy, Utah, Greg of Hawthorne, NJ; grandchildren, 
Bruce, Jr., Melissa, Samantha and Stephanie; a brother, John, of Cornwall, England.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, November 7, 2008, at All Saints Anglican 
Church by The Rev. David W. Haines.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to All Saints Anglican Church.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/6/2008 


Cleary, Patricia 


of Eagle Court S.W., Calabash, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Cochrane, Thomas 


86, of River Gate Lane, Litter River, S.C., died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. Arrangements by Brunswick 
Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Cole, Fonnie Mae 


92, of Beulaville, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The funeral will be at 
7 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 
a.m. Friday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 




Cole, James Berry "J.B." 


84, of Marietta, Ga., died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, 
Decatur, Ga. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington,
 N.C. Andrews Mortuary. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/7/2008 






Coleman, Gary 


59, of 23954 Andrew Jackson Highway East, Bolton, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice Center, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John 
Missionary Baptist Church, 484 Money Hole Road, Bolton. Burial will be at Freeman 
Community Cemetery, Bolton. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Coley, Virginia Allen* 


VIRGINIA ALLEN

COLEY

Virginia Allen Coley, 87, formerly of 89 Lee Drive, and resident of Britthaven Northchase 
since 1990, passed away on November 23, 2008. 

Virginia was born on September 11, 1921, in Easley, SC, to the late George W. Allen and 
Ocie Moore Allen. She graduated from Kings Mountain High School and worked for the 
F.B.I., in Washington, DC, during WWII. She and her husband, Ralph, were owners and 
operators of Coley's Pharmacy in Wilmington in the 1950's and 1960's. She was a nurse 
at Cape Fear and New Hanover Hospital as well as a private duty nurse. She retired from 
Dupont in 1984. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph G. Coley, Sept. 9, 1967; infant son, 
Ralph G. Coley, Jr, Oct. 1948; and Ralph W. Coley, December 16, 1998; three sisters, 
Mary Ethel Smith, Irene V. Allen, Frances Malcolm; and a brother, George W. Allen, Jr. 

Virginia is survived by two daughters, Marsha Coley Watts and her husband Billy G. Watts 
(special son-in-law) 39 years in Wilmington, NC, and Tina Coley Chambers and her husband 
Roy Chambers of Norwood, NC, and Wilmington, NC; four grandchildren, Coley Loving and 
wife Angie, Jacob and Jordan Loving, all of Midland, NC, Karmen Mock-Phillips and husband 
Jim A. Phillips of Albemarle, NC; two great-grandchildren, Noah G. Loving and Savannah 
Mock; several nieces and nephews, Margaret Mayhew, Steve Davis, Sarah Coley Ferguson,
 Jimmy Coley, James Malcolm, Pat Malcolm Howard, Rose Malcolm Ince, Sue Smith 
Culberson, Mike Smith, Steve Allen and Tina Allen. 

The family will be at the home of Roy and Tina Chambers, 925 Rivage Promenade (Beau Rivage) 
Wilmington, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. Rev. Sam Hill, Pastor of First Advent Christian Church, will officiate.

The family would like to thank the staff of Britthaven Northchase for the kindness and loving 
care for the past 9 years. Jackie Bordeaue and stella, nurse's assistances, Dee and 
Director Angie Barr. Her neighbor and special friend, Billy Benton. Also, Dr. Michele 
Clancy, the staff and nurses of Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or First Advent Christian 
Church, 1625 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 



Colwell, Cecil C.* 


CECIL C. COLWELL

Cecil C. Colwell, 74, of Wilmington died Sunday November 23, 2008, at Britthaven of North 
Chase.

Cecil was born April 27, 1934, the son of the late Claude and Edith Self Colwell. He served in 
the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper.

Surviving Mr. Colwell are Barbara, his wife of 54 years; his son David James Colwell of Raleigh; 
his daughter Susan Colwell Willetts and her husband Dale of Wilmington; brothers Calvin Colwell 
and Jay Brown; sisters Ola Mae Greene, Grace Miller and Gladys Barnes; grandson Chuck 
Willetts and wife Elizabeth of Pembroke Pines, Florida and their children Caleb and Emma 
Willetts; and granddaughter Jessica Willetts of Wilmington. 

A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Bethany 
Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Bobby Schwart will officiate. The family will gather in the 
fellowship hall after the service to greet friends.

We know Cecil is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior whom he loves very much. 

The family would like to give a very special thanks to the staff of Britthaven for all the support 
and love they have shown over the years.

The family would like memorial donations in lieu of flowers to be made to the    American Heart 
Association.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 

 

Compton, Rev. Robert M.* 


ROBERT M. COMPTON

ROSEBORO -- Rev. Robert M. Compton of 4706 Beaver Dam Church Road, passed away 
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Duke University Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at Beaver Dam Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Randy White 
and the Deacons of the church at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008.

Rev. Compton was a loving husband, father, grandfather and pastor with a passion for Christ 
and a spirit of compassion and service; a beacon to all he knew.

Rev. Compton was the son of the late Robert L. Compton and Noree Compton.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Compton of Beaver Dam; three daughters, Pam Compton, 
of Anchorage, Alaska, Paula Compton, of Greensboro and Gwen and Wade Staunton, of 
Oak Ridge; four grandchildren, Hampton, Erin, Gracen and Peyton.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 from 6-8 p. m. at Beaver Dam 
Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Beaver Dam Baptist Church in care of Lottie 
Moon Missions Offering, 4706 Beaver Dam Church Road, Roseboro, NC 28382.   
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Conner, Francis Odell* 


FRANCIS ODELL CONNER

Francis Odell Conner, 56, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at his 
home. 

Big O was born on February 14, 1952, in Bertie County NC. He was Social councilor 
with Launch Pad a recovering addict program. He was of the Baptist faith. 

Surviving are his son DG Conner and daughter Renee C. Roberson, both of Windsor; 
his mother Jean Rawls and husband Jay, sister Deborah Wray, both of Greensboro; 
five grandchildren. His beloved canine Bennie also survives. 

The family will be at the home of Wayne and Lori Ray, 7124 Orchard Trace, Wilmington 
for a time of remembrance from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday, November 27, 2008. 

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday December 2, 2008, at Pine 
Valley United Methodist Church. The family will see friends from 1:00 PM until service 
time. The Reverend Trish Archer will conduct the service. 

The family would like memorials to be directed to Community Hospice Foundation, 117 
Village Road, Leland, NC 28451. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Coolik, Lena Argintar* 


LENA ARGINTAR COOLIK

Lena Argintar Coolik, 97, of Wilmington, NC, died Saturday, November 22, 2008. She was 
born July 08, 1911, in Key West, FL, the daughter of the late Max and Annie Davis Argintar. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Morris Coolik. Lena spent her adult life in 
Newnan, GA and Tampa, FL, prior to moving to Wilmington NC to be near her children.

Survivors include her daughters Sandy Moskowitz of Wilmington, Carole Guld and husband 
Howard Guld of Raleigh, NC, a son Ivan Coolik of Tampa, Fl. She had a large and loving
 family, including grandchildren, Neil and Susan Moskowitz, Bruce and Carolyn Moskowitz, 
Mark and Sharon Moskowitz, Scott and Marnie Moskowitz, Michael and Natalie Guld, 
Kathy and Steven Odrezin, Susan and Phil Perlis; and eighteen great-grandchildren. 

Ms. Coolik is survived by her sister Florence Lebos of Raleigh, NC and her brother Arnold 
Argintar of St. Petersburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by her son in law Herbert 
Moskowitz, brother Sammie Argintar and sisters Esta Argintar and Rae Jacobs and two 
grandchildren Marilyn Guld and Steven Guld.

The family wishes to thank Rose Marie Pratt, Barbara Atkinson, Shirley Branch, and the 
entire staff of Oakdale Heights for all their care and friendship over the years.

The funeral service will be held at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Tampa, Florida at 12:00 
noon, Tuesday, November 25. Interment will follow at Rodeph Sholom Cemetery
 immediately following the service.

Memorial gifts may be made to B-Nai Israel Synagogue, 2601 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, 
NC 28405, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or The 
Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center Endowment Fund, 8210-104 Creedmoor Road, 
Raleigh, NC 27613. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 


Cooper Jr., Thomas C.* 


THOMAS C. COOPER, JR.

"Tommy"

Thomas Carroll Cooper, Jr., 44, of Wilmington, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Tommy was born March 16, 1964, in Huntington, WV, son of Thomas Carroll Cooper, Sr., 
and Margaret Johnson Cooper.

Tommy was employed by RJ Galphin Company. He was a 1982 graduate of New Hanover 
High School. He was an avid sports fan and shared his love for music with everyone he 
came in contact with. He loved to be with his friends and family gatherings were very 
special to him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Megan Fargason and husband, 
Dustin, of Houston, TX; two sons, Thomas Carroll Cooper, III of Winnabow, NC, and Sean 
Robert Cooper of Atlanta, GA; very special granddaughter, Hannah Fargason; sister, 
Gretta Clinger and husband, Jerry, of Wilmington, NC; nephew, Jake Clinger; girl friend, 
Christy Vanderburg of Wilmington, NC; grandmother, Pearl Cooper of Milton, WV; and 
several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Wrightsville United 
Methodist Church, with Rev. Bob Bauman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wrightsville UMC Music Department, 4 Live 
Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 





Cooper, Valera Frederick 


55, of Ahoskie, formerly of Warsaw, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Duke Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/20/2008 


Copley, Audrey P.* 


AUDREY P. COPLEY

COLUMBIA, SC -- Services for Audrey P. Copley, 96, of Columbia, were held Tuesday, 
November 4, 2008, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Copley died Sunday, November 2, 2008. She is the daughter of the late Brooks and 
Lula Mae Powers. Survivors: children, Ann Godfrey, Ken Copley and Ron Copley; 7 
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in honor of Audrey P. Copley, to the UNC-Wilmington 
Foundation 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5990. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/5/2008 



Corbett, Randolph "Bae Brother"* 


MR. RANDOLPH "BAE BROTHER" CORBETT

Mr. Randolph "Bae Brother" Corbett, of 2310 Rock Hill Road, died Monday, November 17, 2008, 
at Davis Health Care. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Stephen AME Church. 
Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 PM at Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 
South Eighth Street. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/20/2008 

 



Costigan, Martha Fuchs (Griffin)* 


MARTHA GRIFFIN FUCHS

COSTIGAN

Martha Griffin Fuchs Costigan, age 68, of Rocky Point, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

She was born November 22, 1940, in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late 
Walter Ray and Elizabeth Harts Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, 
Charles Eugene Fuchs in 2003.

Surviving are her husband, Conrad Costigan of the home; brothers, Walter B. Griffin and his 
wife, Faye, and James Ray Griffin and his wife, Ann, all of Rocky Point and several nieces 
and nephews.

Martha loved the Lord, her family and her friends. Her gentle spirit, warm heart, generous 
nature and beautiful smile will always be remembered.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw 
Chapel with The Rev. Elbert Bradshaw officiating.

Burial will follow in Duplin Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/28/2008 



Craver, Van Calvin* 


VAN CALVIN CRAVER

Van Calvin Craver went to meet his loving Lord and Savior on November 22, 2008 passing 
peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Craver was born on September 3, 1948, in High Point, NC, the son of the late R.C. Craver 
and Frances Craver Horlick. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, John Horlick.

Mr. Craver graduated from High Point Central High School and was a veteran of the US Air 
Force having served in Vietnam. He worked for Krispy Kreme for twenty years and was the 
current owner and operator of Windshield Solutions of Wilmington, NC.

Van was active in Life Community Church in Wilmington. He was an avid fisherman and life 
long Washington Redskin fan. Most of all, he will be remembered by his family as a loving 
husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving is his wife Trudy Harris Craver, of the home; three daughters, Wendy Craver 
McCarter of High Point, NC, Ashlee Long and husband Jeff, of Wilmington, NC and Martha 
Jackson and husband Aaron, of Boston, MA and eight grandchildren, Hayden, Carly, Ella 
and Jackson McCarter, Caleb and Trevor Long and Olivia and Morgan Sandy. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

"He lived his life for the Lord and enjoyed living life to the fullest by laughter and making 
others laugh."

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Testori and staff at Hanover Medical 
Specialists-Oncology. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 



Creech, Helen Pate* 


HELEN PATE CREECH

Helen Pate Creech, 89, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on February 12, 1919, in Snow Hill, NC, the daughter of the late Berry 
Walter Pate and Laura Mewborn Pate. She was preceded in death by a son, George 
Larry Creech, a sister, Nina Mae Wilson, and brothers, Frank, Linwood, John, George 
and Willie Pate.

Mrs. Creech was a member of Winter Park Baptist Church since 1947. She was very 
active in many church activities including having been a deacon and teaching Sunday 
School for over sixty years.

Surviving is her husband of sixty-seven years, Raymond E. Creech, Sr.; four children, 
Raymond E. Creech, Jr., Tony G. Creech and wife Lynn, Joseph P. Creech, and 
Carolyn J. Creech; four grandchildren, Alan Creech, Ashley Creech, Maria Creech, 
and Laura Creech; one brother, Press Pate and wife Geraldine of Snow Hill, NC; and 
many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Winter Park Baptist Church. Interment 
will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave., 
Wilmington, NC 28403.

The family would like to express a special note of appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and 
staff at New Hanover Regional Medical Center CCU for their care and attention to Mrs. Creech. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 

 


Cribb, Charles David "Bobby" 


69, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Inman 
Funeral Home, 300 E. Fifth St., Tabor City. Burial will be at Walker Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Dale, Kelly Marie 


of Delco, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Delco Seventh Day Adventist Church. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Danford, Doris Cheers* 


DORIS CHEERS DANFORD

Mrs. Doris Cheers Danford, aged 74 of Shallotte, daughter of the late Almon and Berta 
Cheers, went to be with our Lord on November 13th, 2008. She was preceded in death 
by her husband James E. Danford and her daughter, Ginger Sullivan.

Mrs. Danford is survived by her son, Ricky Danford and wife Holly of Boiling Spring Lakes,
 daughter Debra Milliken and husband Donald of Shallotte Point, daughter Sheila Smith 
and husband Gene of Shallotte. She has 9 loving grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren 
and numerous other special family and friends who have been a part of her life.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at First Baptist Church of Shallotte on 
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the 
service at the church. All other times the family will be at the home of Debra and Donald 
Milliken, 4478 Pigott Rd., SW, Shallotte, NC 28470. Memorial contributions may be 
directed to any Alzheimer Disease foundation.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 


Daniels, Samuel Phillip 


of 1013 Wooster St., died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at ILA Hall, Fifth and Kidder streets. Burial will be at 
Calvary Memorial Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 


Dantzler, Reuben 


87, of 38 Anderson Bellamy Road, Chadbourn, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Columbus 
Regional Medical Center, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary 
AME Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Belvue Cemetery, Chadbourn. Friendly Funeral 
Home, Riegelwood. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 



David Jr., Goines 


of 118 Briercrest Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
Calvary Memorial Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 




Davis, Briggett 


of 515 Clover Road, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be 
at Pine Forest Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 





Davis, Hazelene 


66, of 8410 Catawba Lane, NW, Thomasboro, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Ocean Trail 
Convalescent Center, Southport. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Bethel Church. 
Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 



Davis, Dr. N. Gerald* 


DR. N. GERALD DAVIS

JACKSONVILLE -- Norwood Gerald Davis, 70, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, November 25, 
2008, at Britthaven Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29 at Jones Funeral 
Home, Jacksonville Chapel with Elder Stacy Pierce and Rev. Preston Wells officiating. 
Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park.

Dr. Davis was a practicing optometrist in Jacksonville for 36 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. "Coot" Davis; and brother and 
sister-in-law, Eddie and Sun I Davis.

Survivors include his mother, Lucretia Rochelle Davis of Verona; his wife, Sylvia Brown 
Davis of the home; two daughters, Deborah Dill and her husband, Andrew and Penni 
Ford and her husband, Christopher, all of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Jared Paul, 
Haley Dill, Corrine Smith and Brayden and Dylan Ford; four sisters, Madelyn King and 
her husband, F.B. of Monroe, Carolyn Thompson and her husband, Glover, Gail Bryant 
and Sharon Edens and her husband, Bobby, all of Sneads Ferry; and many loved nieces 
and nephews. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Davis, Norton Robert* 


NORTON ROBERT DAVIS

Norton Robert Davis, of Wilmington, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence.

He was born in Bladen County, NC, one of ten children, to the late Evander Jerome and 
Alice Autry Davis. He was preceded in death by four of his siblings, Hettie Benton, Ila 
Smith, Floyd Davis, and Gertrude Hinson.

Mr. Davis was retired from Sears with 36 years of service in the Lawn and Garden Center. 
He was a member and Deacon of Winter Park Baptist Church and a member of the United 
Commercial Travelers for over 50 years. He served in the US Marine Corps during the 
Korean War. An avid gardener, he was known for sharing his vegetables with his friends 
and neighbors and also as a talented handyman able to repair all types of things.

He is survived by his wife Alma Greene Davis, a son, Thad Davis and Sharon Darity of 
Wilmington, two daughters, Secanda Seifred of Southport, and Rhonda Hatch and her 
husband Mark of Charlotte, also his grandchildren; Robert, Andrew, and James Hatch 
and Stephani, Sara, Danny, and Elizabeth Coleman. He is also survived by three sisters, 
Scotia Huneycutt, Katie Reynolds, and Juanita Rich and two brothers, Richard Davis and 
Marion Davis.

The funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, November 30, 2008 at Winter Park 
Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the church from 10 to 11 AM prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Winter Park Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 4700 
Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 
17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 




Desjardins, Betty Gilbet 


96, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. A memorial service will be held later in Bristol, Conn. 
Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Dew, Vernon* 


VERNON DEW

September 08, 1941 November 20, 2008

SURF CITY -- Vernon Dew, age 67, of 114 Bland Dr. formerly of Bailey, died at New Hanover 
Regional Hospital on November 20, 2008.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 24 at 2:00 in the chapel of Shingleton 
Funeral Home with Rev. Reuben Cason officiating. Interment will follow at the Bailey City 
Cemetery.

He was a district manager with Roses Stores for 34 years, a graduate of Bailey High 
School and a member of Emma Anderson Church in Topsail Beach.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Duncan and Marie High Dew.

He is survived by his wife: Billie Gibbs Dew of the home; one daughter: Angela Dew 
Starnes and husband, Malcolm MacDougall of Clemmons; one son: Vernon Darin Dew 
of Wilson; two granddaughters: Mary Frances Starnes and Caroline Elizabeth Starnes;
 two brothers: Johnnie M. Dew and wife, Bess of Raleigh and Garry W. Dew and wife, 
Brenda of Bailey and two beloved felines: Pumpkin and Zoe.

The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 7-8:30 P.M. at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to White Oak Hill FWB 
Church, 3967 W. Hornes Church Rd., Bailey, NC 27807 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/22/2008 

 



Dixon, Annie Horne 


of Rose Hill, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The
 funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rose Hill. Burial will be at 
Duplin Memorial Gardens, Teachey. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/6/2008 



Dodson, Kathryn 


65, of Hampstead, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at 204 Scotch Bonnet Way, Hampstead. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/13/2008 




Dorris, Mamie Izora 


83, of Holden Beach, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Autumn Care of Shallotte. Arrangements 
by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service & Cremation Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 


Dowe, Robert H. 


of 1581 S. 11th St., died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 


Downer, Jason Norris 


of Plover Court, SW, Shallotte, died Sunday, Nov.16, 2008. There will not be a local service. 
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Dozier, Frances Mitchell* 


FRANCES MITCHELL DOZIER

Frances Mitchell Dozier died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, North Carolina. 

Frances was born in Bedford, Virginia, on June 5, 1931, and married US Army Lieutenant Henry 
Powell Dozier of Macon, Georgia, in Bedford on August 11, 1956. She graduated from Randolph 
Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, VA in 1952. 

Frances worked in personnel at Hutslers in Baltimore, MD and the Employment Security 
Commission in Wilmington, NC. Teaching reading and assisting refugee families to settle into 
the US were two of her passions. She taught reading at the Cape Fear Literacy Council and 
English as a second language in VA. She moved with her family to; IL,VA, NC, CT, MA, KY 
and AL. She always participated in and benefited the communities in which she lived. Frances 
and Henry enjoyed traveling the world and experiencing other cultures.

She is survived by her husband Henry and four children, Bill Dozier and wife Lynn of Wilmington,
 NC; Betsy Booth and husband Bob of Charlottesville, VA; Lisa Vailes and husband Chuck of 
Staunton, VA; and Mitch Dozier and wife Tammy of Chapel Hill, NC. She is also survived by 
nine grandchildren, Amy and Holly Dozier, Will and Jack Dozier, Michelle Crockett, Becca 
and Matthew Booth, and Samantha and McCauley Vailes.

Frances donated her brain tissue to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Institute 
of Human Genomics to assist Parkinson's Disease research. 

Graveside services for the family will be held at Oleander Memorial Gardens. A memorial 
service will be at Winter Park Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, NC, on November 15, 
2008, at 3PM. A reception will follow. Friends are invited to share written or spoken 
remembrances of our beloved Fran at the reception. 

She requests memorial gifts be made to the WPPC Refugee Ministry, 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 11/13/2008 

 

Duboise, Charles Dale 


62, of Whiteville, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The
 funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be 
at Evans Cemetery, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/3/2008 



Duboise, Joyce Gail 


59, of Whiteville, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at 
Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Evans Cemetery, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/3/2008 




Edmunds, James Bruce* 


JAMES BRUCE EDMUNDS

James Bruce Edmunds of Tucson, Arizona, died on November 11, 2008.

He was born on Sept. 27, 1951, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Margaret Duffy Edmunds and 
Colonel James Mason Edmunds, who preceded him in death.

He attended schools in Virginia, New Mexico, Wilmington, N.C., and went to Old Dominion 
for his college years.

For many years he was involved in real estate in Tucson.

He is survived by his brother, Donald Mason Edmunds of Chapel Hill and a niece, Hilary 
Edmunds of Tucson. Also by his aunt, Gretter Talbert of Wilmington, N.C., and several 
cousins.

There are many people who will benefit from his gift as organ donor through Life Legacy. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 


Ellis, Christerpher Lee* 


CHRISTERPHER LEE ELLIS

ROCKY POINT -- Christerpher Lee Ellis, 22, of Rocky Point passed away on November 1, 2008. 

Christerpher was born in New Hanover County in 1986. He is survived by his father, Robert Ellis 
and his wife, Rosemarie Ellis, of Broadway, NC, and mother, Angela Cayton and her fiance', 
Ricky Genes of Rocky Point; wife, Rebecca Rivenbark Ellis; daughter, Savannah Ellis and her 
mother Erica Lockamy; brothers, Joshua Marks and Mike Cayton; sister, Michelle Cayton; 
grandparents, Karen Ellis, Brenda Bryant, Mary-Ann LoSasso and Jerry Baker; uncles, Ricky 
Potter and wife, Shannon Potter, Petey Eugene Potter and wife, Michelle Potter and Jared 
Ohern and wife, Sheila Ohern; several cousins. Christerpher was predeceased by his 
stepfather, Mayhew Cayton and grandfather, Bobby Ellis.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday in the chapel of Coble Ward-Smith, 
3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, officiated by Rev. Eugene Ridley. Pallbearers assisting 
with the service are Ricky Potter, Petey Potter, Jared Ohern, Joshua Marks, Chris Nash 
and Orion Jordan. Interment will follow in Bethany Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2237 
Castle Hayne Road. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/5/2008 


Ellis Sr., William Vance "Bill" 


68, of Bladenboro, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The service 
will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Singletary United Methodist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Sandhill State Veterans Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 

 

Ennis, James 


84, of 3052 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital, 
Kenansville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary United Holy Church, Atkinson. 
Burial will be at Lewis Family Cemetery, Currie. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Erwin, Barbara Jean 


65, of Mill Creek Road, Bolivia, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Ocean Trail Nursing Center. A 
graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Cape Fear Memorial Park, Southport. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/4/2008 



Eslinger, Mary Vann Wilkins 


of Morehead City, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. A memorial will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at 
Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, Morehead City. Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead 
City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Eure, James Bradley 


57, of Chilhowie, Va., a native of North Carolina, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Nashville VA 
Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bradley's Funeral 
Home, Marion, Va. Burial will be at McClure Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Evans, Gloria 


of 2926 Princess Place Drive, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 





Evans, Margaret Nurnberger* 


MARGARET NURNBERGER EVANS

Margaret Nurnberger Evans, of Wilmington, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born in Wilmington, November 8, 1913, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Ruth 
Savage Lucas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lucas.

Mrs. Evans was the Supervisor for the Speech and Hearing program in New Hanover County 
Public Schools for over 38 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her sons; Robbie Nurnberger and Vincent Nurnberger both of Wilmington,
 two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Hubert (Agnes) Newland of Rocky
 Mount, NC, and a step daughter, Marleen Cole of Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, November 3, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 4 to 5 PM at Andrews Market Street
 Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina, PO Box 127, Lake 
Waccamaw, NC, 28450 or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, 2222 S. 17th St., 
Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Fagan, Charlotte Elizabeth* 


CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH FAGAN

SOUTHPORT, NC -- Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Fagan age 84 of Southport, NC formerly of Wildwood 
Crest, NJ died Friday November 21, 2008.

Charlotte was born in Camden, NJ on January 14, 1924 and was the daughter of the late John 
Joseph Walsh and Matilda Gall Walsh. She was the wife of the late Frederick "Pete" Fagan. 
While residing in Wildwood Crest she was a member of the Church Of The Assumption where 
she served on the Alter Society and also was a volunteer at the local hospital. She was an avid 
golfer and a member of the Wildwood Country Club in Wildwood, NJ. She was a member of 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport, NC.

She is survived by her brother, John Walsh and wife Jane of Southport, NC; nieces, Dawn Funk, 
Jennifer Byerly, Carese Bailey; two nephews, George Bailey and Joseph Bulakowski.

A funeral mass will be held Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church with Reverend Trent Watts officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, Cape May, NJ.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 

 

Faulk, Elnita T. 


87, of 8178 Ocean Highway W., Sunset Beach, formerly of Baltimore, Md., died Wednesday, 
Nov. 26, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Peoples Funeral 
Home, Shallotte. Burial will be at Arbutus Memorial Park, Baltimore, Md. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 


Fedeli, Ann F. 


88, of Mulberry Street, Shallotte, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. Arrangements by Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Fedeli Sr., Pete 


91, of Windsong Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at home. Mass will be at 
9 a.m. Monday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, Shallotte. Brunswick Funeral 
Service and Crematory, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Fennell Jr., Henry 


of 107 N. 12th St., died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at home. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Flamme, Lyle Lee 


51, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S. 41st St., Wilmington. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 




Fort, Kathryn Dodson (McDowell) 


65, of Hampstead, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at 204 Scotch Bonnet Way, Hampstead. Wilmington Burial 
and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 


Foster, Norma T. 


92, of Ocean Trail Nursing Center, Southport, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. Arrangements by 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 





Foster Jr., Roy P.* 


MR. ROY P. FOSTER JR.

Mr. Roy P. Foster, Jr. age 73 of 110 Maple Creek Drive, Wallace died peacefully at home with 
his family at his bedside on Sunday November 23, 2008.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday November 26, 2008 from Transfiguration 
Catholic Church conducted by Father Raphael Leon Valencia.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage 
on November 29, 2008, He is also survived by three sons, Michael Foster and wife Diane of 
Rolesville, Christopher Foster of Wallace, Peter Foster and wife Wenying of Oceanside, NY;
 three grandchildren, Elizabeth Foster and Michael Foster, both of Rolesville and Yu Gu of 
Oceanside, NY; one sister, Barbara Schoepfer of Atlanta, GA, and several nieces and nephews.

Born in Oceanside, NY, Mr. Foster was the son of the late Roy P. and Winona Griffin Foster, 
Sr. After a 43 year career with Long Island Lighting Co. Roy retired to NC where he enjoyed 
12 years of golf and travel. Roy was a veteran of The Korean Conflict having served in US Army.

Padgett Funeral Home and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 



Frazier, Hazel 


of 1127 Greenview Circle, Leland, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Dosher Nursing Center, 
Southport. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 
901 S. Fifth Ave.,Wilmington. Burial will be at Plain Lawn Cemetery, Hicksville, N.Y. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Frederick, Valeria 


55, of Ahoskie, formerly of Warsaw, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Duke University Hospital. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kemba Headquarters, Warsaw. Burial will be at Johnson 
Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Freeman, Jason Douglas 


26, of Bolton, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at New Hope 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 





Galarde, Gloria Marie 


died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's Episcopal Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 




Galley Sr., James 


of 337 Chauncey Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at The Brooklyn Hospital 
Center. The funeral will be at 11a.m. 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 11/12/2008 



Genes Sr., Donald Ray* 


DONALD RAY GENES, SR.

Donald Ray Genes, Sr., 71, of Hampstead, NC, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Wilmington, NC, on August 10, 1937 son of the late Bessie and Henry Genes.

Mr. Genes was a lifelong resident of the Wilmington area. He was a veteran of the Coast 
Guard Reserve and retired from Harris Teeter in 2000.

Surviving is his wife of fifty-two years, Jacqueline (Jackie) Bean Genes of Hampstead, NC; 
three sons, Donald R. Genes, Jr. and wife Sandy of Wilmington, Ronald L. Genes and wife 
Wanda of Burgaw, NC, Richard W. Genes of Rocky Point, NC; a brother, H.F. "Sonny" 
Genes, Jr. and wife Fay of Wilmington; a sister, Patricia Rochelle and husband Danny of 
Wilmington; grandchildren, Crystal, Keith, Elliott, Donnie III, and Travis Genes; five step 
grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and a very special family friend, Ethelene
 Johnson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dedicated friends.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to the NHRMC nurses, doctors and staff 
for their loving care.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Andrews 
Mortuary Hampstead Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. 
Interment will follow in Sea Lawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Keith and Elliott Genes, Tim and Steve Johnson, Frank and Eddie Bean. 
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie and Travis Genes and J.T. Swinson. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/8/2008 - 11/9/2008 



Gibbs, James 


of 10345 Chapel Loop Road, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Burial 
will be at St. Thomas Cemetery, Leland. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Gilbert, Francis Hal (Frank)* 


FRANCIS (FRANK) HAL GILBERT

DURHAM, NC -- Francis (Frank) Hal Gilbert went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 
1st, 2008. He died at Duke Hospice at The Meadowlands, Hillsborough, NC.

He was born on February 2, 1918, in Portland, Michigan, and was preceded in death by his first 
wife, Aline R. Gilbert, his second wife, June Murrell Gilbert, his parents Frank E. Gilbert and 
Maude R. Gilbert and five sisters and three brothers.

He graduated from Portland High School in 1935 and served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Maritime 
Service during WWII. He retired from the Department of Transportation with the state of Michigan 
and relocated to Wilmington, NC, in 1988. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. His smile brightened everyone's 
day and there wasn't a single person who cared for him during his illness that didn't comment on
 his "sweet smile."

He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. 

Survivors include his three stepchildren Jerry Murrell and wife Shelia of Wilmington, NC; Faye 
Murrell of Morrisville, NC; and Carl Murrell and wife Tammy of Rocky Point, NC; five 
stepgrandchildren, Amy Dugdale and husband Jeff of Durham, NC; Will Buddin and wife Tricia
 of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Clayton, Cody, and Carson Murrell of Rocky Point, NC; and three 
stepgreat-grandchildren, Sydney and Colby Dugdale of Durham, NC, and Tripp Buddin of 
Fuquay-Varina NC. Also surviving is a special sister-in-law, Vera Wilson, and many nieces and 
nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff of Duke Hospice at The Meadowlands for the excellent 
care they provided for Frank and our family. He was able to experience comfort and live with 
dignity in his final days. They were true "angels of mercy" and we will always be grateful for their 
compassion.

We would also like to thank Dr. Jennifer Garst, Oncologist, who directed his care and treatment. 
Dr.Garst became a dear friend to Frank and our family. Not only was she an excellent physician, 
but an advocate for her patients, their families and their needs.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Saturday afternoon, November 
8th, 2008, at 2:00PM. Visitation will be 1:00PM-2:00PM before the Memorial Service. Interment of
 Ashes will be held following Memorial Services at Bethany Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2237 
Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Duke Hospice at The Meadowlands, 
1001 Corporate Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 or St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Fifth Sunday 
Building Fund, 612 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.

Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211. Please visit 
www.willifordfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/5/2008 





Gillespie, Willie "Buck Jr." 


of 415 S. 16th St., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St.
 Phillips AME Church. Burial will be at St. Paul AME Church Cemetery, Rocky Point. Adkins-Drain 
Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 


Gillespie, Willie Henry 


of 415 S. 16th St., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Adkins-Drain Funeral 
Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 



Gillespie, Winifred M.* 


WINIFRED M. GILLESPIE

Winifred M. Gillespie passed away November 6, 2008 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. 

She was born February 28, 1926 the daughter of Dewey and Maude Manderson. 

She was preceded in death by her two sons Dewey and Richard Loving. 

She is survived by her two daughters Cindy Bach and husband Gary and Diane Pridemore and 
husband Jim, grandchildren Webb Davis, Andrea Williams and Greg Brammer, and her two 
special friends Mrs. Elnoris Cooper and Mrs. Katherine Stribling. A small service will be held 
later at Autumn Care. 

The family thanks all of the staff at Autumn Care and Lower Care Fear Hospice for their help 
and support. 

Rest in peace Mom. 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Gilmore, Robert 


87, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. 
Monday at Kinlaw Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Godwin, William Nathaniel "Hot Shot" 


54, of Stanley Circle, Whiteville, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Cremation will follow. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Goines Jr., David 


of 118 Briercrest Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 




Gore, Joseph 


78, of 1146 Hewett Road S.W., Supply, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Brunswick 
Community Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Grove Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Riley Hewett Cemetery, Supply. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 


Grady, S. Leland 


85, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the VA Hospital, Durham. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Sunday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at East Duplin Memorial 
Gardens, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Graham, Ernest Henry 


89, of 19030 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Friday, Nov.14, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at St. Paul AME Church, Rocky Point. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Gray II, Jerry Malcolm "Jay"* 


JERRY MALCOLM GRAY II "JAY"

SHALLOTTE -- Mr. Jerry Malcolm Gray II "Jay" age 33, of Shallotte, died November 22, 2008, 
in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mr. Gray was born in New Hanover County on July 8, 1975, and was the son of Jerry Malcolm 
Gray Sr. of Shallotte, NC and Glenda Faye Milliken of Fernandina Beach, FL. Jay moved to 
Fernandina Beach, Florida, at the age of eight and attended Emma Love Hardee Elementary 
School and Fernandina Beach High School. His family came back to Shallotte in 1990 where 
he graduated from West Brunswick High School. For the past 16 years, Mr. Gray has worked 
for PCI Westinghouse, headquartered in Chicago, IL. He began his career with PCI as a welder 
and advanced to his present position as an Instructor in Nuclear Plant Welding. His present 
position required him to travel worldwide to destinations including Spain, Belgium, Sweden and 
Russia as well as throughout the United States. He was a member of Steamfitters Local No. 10, 
Richmond, VA., a former member of Five Points Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach, Florida. 
He was an avid NC Tarheels and Florida Gators fan.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Carrie Lynn Gray; two children, Jerry 
Malcolm Gray III and Triston Andrew Gray; a sister, Anna-Dale Machon Gray of Fernandina 
Beach, FL.; his paternal grandmother, Annie Neil Gray of Shallotte and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 26, 2008, at 1pm at the chapel of 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service with Reverend Landis Lancaster officiating.

Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Shallotte.

Pallbearers will be, Mike Mankin, Chad Gray, Curt Ferguson, Shawn Babson, Adam Parker, 
Michael Guyton.

Honorary Pallbearers will be, Benji Mankin, AB Gray, David Gray, Roy Hartley.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 this evening at Peacock-Newnam & White, 1411 N. 
Howe Street, Southport and other times from the home of his grandmother, Annie Neil Gray. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 


Greimann, Shirley* 


SHIRLEY M.

GREIMANN

Shirley Louise Meares Greimann, 75, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 
2008, in her home, surrounded by her four children.

Mrs. Greimann was born May 24, 1933, in Norfolk, VA, daughter of the late Louis Russell Meares 
and Virginia Hayden Coffield. Her beloved husband, Lawrence L. Greimann, preceded her in death 
in January 2006.

She was a wonderful mother, and will be missed terribly.

Shirley forever told her family and friends; "Larry had his military career and metals, my life's
 career and accomplishments are my four beautiful children." 

She is survived by four children, daughters, Debbie Spake and husband, David, of Dacula, GA, 
and Connie Rudd of Wilmington; sons, Wayne Greimann and wife, Ethel, of New Bern, NC, 
and David Greimann and wife, Kathy, of Panama City Beach, FL; eight grandchildren, Kellie, 
Melody, Trent, April, Natalie, English, Brandi, and Shane; and eight great-grandchildren, Bret, 
Austin, Bryce, Sidney, Trevor, Macie, William, and Holly.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 8:30pm Friday, November 14, 2008, at Andrews 
Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be 11am Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Andrews Market Street 
Chapel. Entombment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Boys and Girls Home of NC, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, 
NC 28450. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 
 

Gresham, Annie Sandlin 


88, of Kenansville, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday 
at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, 
Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Griffin, Betty Sue Gathings 


71, of 1013 W. Driftwood Drive, Siler City, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 314 N. Second Ave., Siler City. 
Burial will be at Anson Memorial Park, Wadesboro. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler 
City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/7/2008 



Griffith, Lowell D.* 


LOWELL D. GRIFFITH

Lowell Dwight Griffith, 61, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, after a long illness, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Lowell was born June 30, 1947, in Williamsburg, KY, son of the late Troy Griffith and Nannie
Saddlefield Griffith. A sister, Bonnie Fraley, preceded him in death.

Mr. Griffith worked with Diagnostic Imaging until his illness caused him to retire. He was a 
volunteer at Cape Fear Hospital, and loved to fish at Lake Gaston.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Judy Fosco Griffith; seven children, Deborah Griffith,
 Jeffery Griffith and wife, Mary Jo, Timothy Griffith and wife, Bonnie, Melissa Wilder and 
husband, Michael, all of Reisterstown, MD, Marshall Ratliff of Charleston, WV, Hollie Altice 
and husband, Brad, of Wake Forest, NC, And Curtis Ratliff of Wilmington, NC; ten 
grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah and Jillian Griffith, Mikey and Emily Wilder, Joshua Griffith, 
Brady and Ashlyn Altice, Kaley Ratliff, and Forest Griffith; two brothers, Roy Griffith of 
Kingston, TN, and Frank Griffith of Alexandria, VA; a sister, Fay Simms of Deland, FL; and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

The family is planning a private memorial service to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lowell's name may be made to the    National Kidney Foundation, 
30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Griffith, Lowell Dwight 


61, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by 
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Grissett, Randy Levi 


44, of Supply, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be 
at Riley-Hewett Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Guinn, Renée Elizabeth* 


RENÉE ELIZABETH GUINN

Renée Elizabeth Guinn, 21, of Carolina Beach, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be 7 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Andrews Valley Chapel 
with Pastor Graf officiating. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday evening, 
at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hanover Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Guy, Catherine Saunders 


99, of Burgaw, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Duplin County. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. Burial will be at Hopewell Presbyterian 
Church Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Guy, Mary Louise* 


MARY LOUISE GUY

Mary Louise Guy, of Wilmington, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 22, 2008.

She was born January 7, 1939, in Erie, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph Aloyous 
Takach and Mary Stanko Takach and was preceded in death by her husband Charles McInnis 
Guy.

Surviving are her children Catherine Medlin and husband Stanley of Wilmington, Susan Carroll 
and husband Kim of Wilmington, Michele McKeithan and husband Dan of Hampstead, Charles 
Edward Guy of the home, Denise Harden and husband Jeffery of Arizona; eight grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am Wednesday November 26, 2008, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 8pm Tuesday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street 
Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catholic Ministries 4006 Princess Place Drive, 
Wilmington NC 28405. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/24/2008 - 11/25/2008 


Hall Sr., Forrest Edward* 


FORREST EDWARD HALL, SR.

CALABASH -- Forrest Edward Hall, Sr., 77, of Deerpath Drive SW, went home to be with the 
Lord on Friday, November 21, 2008 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center after a lengthy 
illness.

Mr. Hall was born on December 10, 1930 in Caswell County, NC. He was a son of the late 
Charles Luther Hall and Nannie Page Hall. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the
 Korean War with the 40th Division. He retired as Owner & Operator of Economy Home Sales in 
Collinsville, VA. after taking early retirement from Oakwood Homes.

He was also past President of the Lions Club and past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge., as well 
as active in many community organizations.

Surviving are his wife, Hope Phillips Hall; one son, Forrest E. Hall, Jr., and wife, Beth, of Newnan, 
GA; one daughter, Janis Klich, and husband, Stanley, of Middleburg, FL, and Step-daughter, Alona 
Lewis, of Burlington, NC; brother, Rev. Melvin Hall, and wife, Dorothy, of Wilmington, NC; and two 
sisters, Vivian Bondurant, and husband, Robert, of Reidsville, NC; and Shirlene Gray, and husband, 
Bobby, of Burlington, NC. Grandchildren include Dustin Klich of Middleburg, Fl.,; Mason and Olivia 
Hall of Newnan, GA. He leaves many nieces and nephews. Preceding in death, brother Garland 
Luther Hall.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray Webb and (brother) Rev. Melvin Hall at 2:00 
pm on Monday, November 24th at Beach Road Baptist Church, Long Beach Road, Southport, NC., 
where he was a member.

Family will receive friends from 12-2 pm prior to the service at the church.

Inurnment will be on at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26th in the Roselawn Burial Park, 
Martinsville, VA. 

Family request in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Beach Road Baptist Church, 
P.O. Box 11457, Southport, NC 28461.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Hall, Leighton 


85, of Wallace, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday 
at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 


Hall, Oathel Burgess "O.B."* 


OATHEL BURGESS "O.B." HALL

Oathel B. "O.B." Hall, 81, died Thursday at Cypress Pointe Health Care Centre.

Surviving are his daughter, Angela H. Hinson of Burgaw and sister, Lucy H. Ray of Raleigh.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. today (Friday) at Quinn-McGowen Funeral 
Home, Burgaw.

A graveside funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Biscoe Cemetery, Biscoe NC. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Halligan II, James Patrick* 


JAMES PATRICK HALLIGAN, II

PITTSFORD -- James Patrick Halligan, II, passed away October 31, 2008, at age 52 with courage 
and dignity after a valiant struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Catherine and sons, 
Patrick and Daniel. Most recently he was employed as Global Sales Director for FlowServe 
Corporation.

Jim is predeceased by his father, James M. Halligan. He is also survived by his mother, 
Margaret Halligan; sisters, Tara (Jim) Conway, Traci (Rich) Jordan, Meg (John) Bannon; nieces 
and nephews, Jimmie and Kaitlyn Conway, Rich and Will Jordan, Peri, Tara, and John Bannon, 
and Jere and Clayton Freeman; father and mother-in-law, Jere and Catherine Freeman; 
brother-in-law, Jere (Margaret) Freeman III.

Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 
Elmwood Avenue, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642. Arrangements by Anthony Funeral Chapel, 
585-244-0770 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/2/2008 




Halsey, Isabelle Louise 


of 1108 N. Sixth St., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The 
funeral will be at noon Saturday at Mt. Zion AME Church. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial 
Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/7/2008 



Hammond, Wilton Smith "Jim" 


82, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be 
at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 





Hanke, Bernard Francis* 


BERNARD FRANCIS HANKE

Bernard Francis Hanke, 80, Supply, NC, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in the Brunswick 
Community Hospital.

Mr. Hanke was born December 22, 1927, in Evanston, IL to the late Bernard Joseph and Marie 
Mereka Hanke. He worked as a science teacher for the Framingham North High School in 
Framingham, Mass. Mr. Hanke was a member of the Shallotte Masonic Lodge #727 AF & 
AM, and served as past chaplain. He was a United States Navy Veteran and was a member 
of the United States Coast Guard Auxillary; and the Framingham Police Auxillary. Mr. Hanke 
taught at the Brunswick Community College; and helped design the Oceanography Department. 
He was also an avid model train collector.

Mr. Hanke is survived by his wife Myrtle Otto Hanke; a son Erich Mark Hanke, wife Debra, of 
Ahoskie, NC; two daughters Meredyth Louise Reynolds of New Orleans, LA, and Kristin Lisa 
Hanke-Stewart of North Attleboro, MA; and five grandchildren 

A Celebration of Life will be conducted Friday, November 21, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the Sharon 
United Methodist Church, officiated by the Reverend Eddie Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the    American Cancer Society at 6000 Fairview 
Rd., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210, or the charity of one's choice. 

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/20/2008 



Harden, Mabel 


86, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte. A graveside service 
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Harrell Jr., Josiah Reece* 


JOSIAH REECE HARRELL, JR.

Josiah Reece Harrell, Jr., 80, of Longwood, FL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 
November 12, 2008, in his home. His family drew much strength from the dignity he 
exemplified in life, and throughout his long illness.

He was born in Wilmington, NC, on October 27, 1928, the son of the late Josiah Reece 
Harrell, Sr., and Clara Casey Harrell.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Lina Rogers Harrell, of Longwood; 
two sons, Jonathan Reece Harrell, Sr., of Jacksonville, FL; David Rogers Harrell, Sr. and 
wife RuthAnn Harrell, of Longwood, FL. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Kristine 
Harrell, Jonathan R. Harrell, Jr., Amanda Norton, David E. Harrell, David R. Harrell, Jr., 
Amanda Harrell, and Alexis Harrell. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce R. Dixon, 
of Richmond, VA. 

Reece started working for Atlantic Coastline Railroad in 1951, and retired from CSX Railroad 
as a Contract Officer in 1986. He first began his career with Atlantic Coastline Railroad in 
Wilmington, NC, and in 1960 he and his family transferred with the company to Jacksonville, 
FL. While living in Jacksonville, he was a member of San Jose Baptist Church, where he 
served as a deacon.

The family would like to thank the many staff members at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 
and Harbour Duty Private Nursing, LLC, who provided loving care and attention to Reece 
during his illness.

His family is planning a private service. He will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery in 
Wilmington, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 5151 Adanson 
Street, # 200, Orlando, FL 32804, or Alzheimer's Resource Center, 1506 Lake Highland 
Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Harris, Cleo 


66, of the Angola community, Maple Hill, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at home. Arrangements 
by Morgan Funeral Home, Jacksonville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Harrison, Hal William "Bill" 


68, of Evergreen, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday 
at Evergreen Baptist Church. Burial will be at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Worthington 
Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 





Hart Jr., Earl 


38, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Britthaven of Wrightsville. A memorial service will be at 5 
p.m. Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 


Haywood, Pamela Dorothy 


48, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. A memorial
 mass will be at a later date. Brunswick Funeral Service 7 Crematory, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/16/2008 






Henry, Dawn Johnson Goff* 


DAWN JOHNSON GOFF HENRY

Dawn Johnson Goff Henry, 46 passed away Friday, November 14, 2008.

She was born in Wilmington on March 2, 1962. Her mother Jacqueline Johnson preceded 
her in death.

Dawn was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved going to the 
beach, flowers and enjoyed home crafts of all kinds. Dawn always had a smile for everyone 
she met.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Steve Henry, her daughter, Katie Goff, her father, Pat 
Johnson, two brothers, Steve Johnson and Randy Johnson; as well as many friends and 
neighbors.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held 11 am Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/16/2008 



Henson, Marcheta Frances 


died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The funeral will be held in Texas. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Herring, Oscar Melvin 


83, of West Wards Bridge Road, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Sampson 
Regional Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Unity United Methodist Church. 
Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Herring, Otha Edwin* 


OTHA EDWIN HERRING

Otha Edwin Herring, 83, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the things he knew 
and the people he loved on Tuesday, November 18th after a period of declining health due to renal 
failure. He was born on July 29, 1925 in Duplin County to Everett and Annie Herring. At the age of 
21, Otha with his mother's help convinced his step father to start their own chemical company, 
Daly-Herring, with $5,000 in capital. Over the years he acquired several other small chemical 
companies and expanded to six locations. After the sale of Daly-Herring in 1975, he entered a 
successful career in real estate with his entrepreneurial spirit and talent of insight of thinking and 
planning into the future.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm, Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Pinelawn Memorial Park
 in Kinston, NC. Friends are invited to a family gathering at Walnut Creek Country Club, 508 
Lakeshore Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534 following the service.

Otha was preceded in death by his parents Annie Whitfield Daly and Everett Herring, step father 
John Daly, sister, Mary Daly, son Timothy Whitfield Herring. Survivors include his wife Violet of the 
home; daughter Mary Beth Drummond and husband Michael, grandchildren, Clark and Nelson all 
of High Point, NC; daughter in law Donna Herring and daughter Ashley of Wilmington, NC; two 
brothers Dr. John M Daly and wife Fran of Clinton, Dr. Roswald B. Daly of Pawley's Island, SC; 
sister Mrs. Margie Woodfin and husband Fred of Fuquay Varina, NC; several nieces, nephews 
and cousins. Otha loved and was equally loved by Violet's children and grandchildren; Mr. 
Reginald "Griff" Griffin, wife Amanda and children Mallory and Chloe of Cary, NC; Miss Nancy 
Griffin; and Mrs. Jennifer Robertson, husband Paul and children, Amy, Alexa, and Auburn; all of 
Raleigh, NC.

Honorary pallbearers will be Stephan Andree, Lenwood Gay, Cecil Columbus, JT Kelly, Kenneth 
Maxwell, Fred Woodfin and Oliver Banks.

Otha always felt blessed to have good people in his life along with wonderful opportunities. He
 wanted to provide similar opportunities for others. As a result, the Herring Scholarship fund for 
Mount Olive College, 634 Henderson St., Mt. Olive, NC 28365 and James Sprunt Community 
College, PO Box 398, Kenansville, NC 28349 were created. He took great pride in helping others 
and ultimately the economy of Eastern North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 
memorial donations to be given to the Herring Scholarship fund, BB&T Trust Attn. Pam Watson 
PO Box 2907 Wilson, NC 27894-2907; Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 South 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the charity of your choice so that others might have the same 
opportunities and blessings that were provided to him.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/21/2008 - 11/22/2008 


Herrmann, Teresa Norris* 


TERESA NORRIS HERRMANN

ROCKY POINT -- Teresa Norris Herrmann, age 46, of Rocky Point, died Friday November 7, 
2008, at home. 

She was born September 27, 1962, in Fayetteville, daughter of the late Johnnie and Jacquelene 
Davis Norris. She was also predeceased by a brother James Norris.

She is survived by her loving husband Norman Herrmann and daughter Rose Herrmann of the 
home; a brother Bobby Norris and wife Gina, a sister Rhonda Hoffman and husband Jimmy, all 
of Rocky Point; nieces Jackie Woody and husband Jonathan, Holly Norris, and nephew Buddy 
Hoffman, all of Rocky Point; two great nieces, one great nephew, and many loving friends. 

Funeral services will be Thursday November 13, 2008, at 7:00pm at Harrell's Funeral Home 
Chapel, Burgaw. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Heu, Joseph Albert* 


JOSEPH ALBERT HEU

Joseph Heu died on Tuesday November 18, 2008, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center after a 
long battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 27,1933. He is predeceased by his 
parents, Edward and Sarah Mary Heu. 

He is survived by his four children, Elizabeth Mignone and her husband Vincent of East 
Meadow, NY, William Heu and his wife Mindy Annette, Heather Messer and her husband 
Leon, and Joseph Alan Heu and his fiancee Melinda Watts, all of Southport, NC. He is 
also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Roder and her husband Scott of Melville, NY, 
Nicole Herrera of Randolph, NJ, Lleyton Heu and Lucas Messer, both of Southport, NC. 
Joe is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Caroline D' Agostino and her husband 
Anthony of Lady Lakes, FL; Edna Stanga and her husband Robert of Ridgewood, NY, and 
Eugene Heu of East Meadow, NY. 

After serving four years in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict, he worked for 
Pfizer, Inc. for 34 years at its plants in Brooklyn, NY, and Southport, NC, retiring in 1991. 

Joe was a member of the Southport congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, where he proudly 
enjoyed sharing his faith with many others.

There will be a memorial service at the Southport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 
on Saturday, November 29 at 3 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 


Hewett, Dykes* 


DYKES HEWETT

Dykes Hewett, 80, of Thomas Drive, Shallotte, NC died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at his 
residence.

Mr. Hewett was born January 11, 1928, in Brunswick County, NC, to the late Delmas Gordon 
and Lena Russ Hewett. He was raised by his grandmother Linnie Hewett. In addition to his 
parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother Cozie Hewett and his brother Jimmy Hewett. 

Mr. Hewett owned and operated the Shady Park Exxon Station for 56 years. He was a member 
of the WHQR Community Advisory Board, and the Board of Directors for the Brunswick 
Community College, and was a member of the Costal Carolina Museum Board of Directors. 

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Lois FormyDuval Hewett; a special cousin Bettie H. Carter; 
special friends Alton and E.B. Milliken, and a special care-provider Sandy Roberts. 

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at 2:00 PM in the Calvary 
Baptist Church by the Reverend Sam Murphy and the Reverend Landis Lancaster. Burial will 
follow in the Brunswick Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral 
home.

Casketbearers will be Tim Carter, Billy Ezzell, Bobby Ezzell, Jerry Ezzell, Kyle White, and 
Ricky Danford.

Honorary Casketbearers will be Eric Brandt, Davey Stanley, Herbie Ward, Milton Coleman, 
Ted Easter, and Deedy White.
 
Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/18/2008 



Hewett, Mary 


93, of Shallotte, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Funeral and burial will be Friday in Brunswick, Ga. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/6/2008 


High, Joseph Nelson 


65, of 270 Sand Hole Road, Riegelwood, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Victory Seventh Day Adventist Church, 
589 General Howe Highway, Bolton. Burial will be at Freeman Community Cemetery, Bolton. 
Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/8/2008 


Hines, Rosa Lee 


80, of 210 Old Highway 211, Bolton, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Green Chapel Missionary 
Baptist Church, 14853 Sam Potts Highway, Bolton. Burial will be at Restwell Cemetery No. 
1, Bolton. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Hobbs, Elizabeth Stokley "Betsy"* 


ELIZABETH "BETSY" STOKLEY HOBBS

Elizabeth "Betsy" Stokley Hobbs, 88, of Southern Pines, passed away at her home, 
surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday evening, November 26, 2008.

Originally of Wilmington, NC, she is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Isaac 
Alexander Hobbs; a brother, James Stokley and his wife Clara of Wilmington; and a sister, 
Marguerite Stokley Curtis also of Wilmington; two sons, Alexander Owen Hobbs, Ph.D. and 
his wife Jerie of Cary, Robert Player Hobbs and his wife Patty of Wilmington; four grandchildren 
and one great-grand daughter; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Betsy taught high school art during the early years of her marriage and maintained an avid 
interest in art, golf, bridge and interior design throughout her life. Even as rheumatoid arthritis
restricted her physical activities, she continued to touch everyone who knew her with her 
spirit of peace, love and challenge. 

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Boles Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Monday, 
December 1, 2008 followed by the interment service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In this "season of giving" please consider making a contribution to the charity of your choice 
in Betsy's memory. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 



Hodge, Charles Malcolm "Big Mack"* 


CHARLES MALCOLM HODGE (BIG MACK)

Mr. Charles Malcolm Hodge (Big Mack) 65, of Leland, passed away peacefully at his 
residence on Friday, November 28, 2008. 

He was born in Blenheim, SC on August 16, 1943 to the late Samuel Emory and Rosa 
Lee Hood Hodge. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, David (D.C.) and Donald
 Hodge. 

Mack is survived by two daughters, Lola Benson and husband William of Kissimmee, Fl 
and Cheryl Hodge and fiancé Michael Lewis of Leland; a son, Michael Norton of Lumberton,
 NC; a sister Elsie Berry of Chadbourn, NC; a brother, John Samuel Hodge of Leland; 7 
grandchildren, Tabitha and Tonya Benson, Felicia Malpass, Michael Lee, Brandon, Brad 
and Adam Norton and 4 great grandchildren, McKenzie, Destiny, Gavin and Jordan Norton; 
as well as a large extended family and many beloved friends. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Spivey officiating. Pallbearers will be 
Rickie Sarvis, Tony Cartrette, James Spivey, Keith Walker, David Crocker, and Adam Ezell. 
Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Starling, Timothy Hodge and Niles Spivey. Interment will 
follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 1, 2008 
from 6-8 at the funeral home. 

Mack was well known by many and enjoyed fishing, oystering, bingo, cards, and spending 
time with family and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 



Hodge, Charles Malcolm "Big Mack" 


65, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service & 
Cremation Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Holt, Wetzel* 


WETZEL HOLT

Mr. Holt, age 86, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Sunrise Assisted Living.

Born July 11, 1922, in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Loyie Hammond Holt and 
Mallie Herbert Holt. Mr. Holt was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Doris Braswell 
Holt. Mr. Holt served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from A&P. Mr. Holt was a 
member of Sharon Forest Baptist Church and Matthews Masonic Lodge # 461 AF & AM where 
he served as Past Master in 1991.

The service to celebrate the life of Wetzel Holt will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 
2008 at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel with The Reverend David Trammell officiating. 
A Masonic service will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive 
friends 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. 

Survivors include three children, Wetzel Ray Holt and his wife, Pat Christie Holt, Mallie Shawn 
Holt and his wife, Robin Bean Holt and Cheryl Holt Hudnall and her husband, Paul Steven Hudnall; 
and six grandchildren, Shaunna Rae Holt, Alexis Nichole Holt, Allison Michelle Holt, Kathryn 
Christine "K.C." Holt, Mallie Seth Holt and Mikayla Rae Hudnall. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 1420 East Seventh 
Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, 
Charlotte, NC 28227. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/28/2008 


Holton, Isabelle Mahaley Toler 


86, died Tuesday, Nov, 4, 2008, at home.The burial will be Friday at Sand Hill Cemetery, Reelsboro.
 A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Kindgom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4806 Gordon 
Road. Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations, New Bern. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/7/2008 



Hosie, Ellen Katherine* 


ELLEN KATHERINE HOSIE

Ellen Katherine Hosie, 77, of Hampstead, NC, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Buhl, Idaho, on January 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Glenn and Marie Cox. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Jim Cox and a sister, Jeannie Dillon.

Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Bill Hosie of Hampstead, NC; three daughters, Cathie Stong 
and husband, Daniel of Port Royal, PA, Linda Padezanin and husband, Bryan of Wilmington, NC, 
and Kimberly Heller and husband, Juergen of Spardorf, Germany; one son, Douglas Hosie of Mifflin, 
PA; six grandchildren, Christina Wade, Scott Wade, Erika Padezanin, Nick Padezanin, lan Heller, 
and Jenny Lynn Hosie; sister, Martha Thompson of Wichita, Kansas.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who will be sadly missed by all.

The family wishes to extend special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Audrey Surak and nurse Cindy 
Coyne and CNA Robin Graham of the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center and especially
 for the kindness, care and concern they displayed for Mrs. Hosie.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Hampstead Chapel by Rev. Nancy Cooper.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 




Hospodar, Albert William* 


ALBERT WILLIAM HOSPODAR

Albert W. Hospodar, age 84 of Wilmington passed away, Thursday November 6, 2008.

He was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio on June 16, 1924 to the late Joseph and Margaret 
Hospodar.

Al was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Wilmington. He was a member of 
Wilmington Lodge #319 A.F.&A.M., Sudan Shrine Temple in New Bern, Sudan Temple 
Drum and Bugle Corps and the Arab Shrine Club. 

Al was retired from the City of East Cleveland where he served as a policeman. He was 
most recently serving with the security office at Cape Fear Community College at the 
North Campus. Al served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II and was a member of 
the American Legion Post 10 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Al is survived by his wife, Muriel Jackson Hospodar; one son William A. Hospodar and 
wife Pamela C. Hospodar; 2 grandchildren, Andrew and Emma Hospodar, and one brother 
Joseph Hospodar and his wife Kristine.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Monday, November 10, 2008 at St. Matthews 
Lutheran Church, 612 S. College Rd., Wilmington officiated by Rev. Sam Zumwalt. 
Masonic Funeral Rites will be accorded by Wilmington Lodge # 319 A.F&A.M.

There will be a time of visitation for family and friends from 1 to 2 pm at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Drawer 490, 
New Bern, NC 28563. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Hubbard Jr., Ronald Eldridge* 


RONALD ELDRIDGE

HUBBARD, JR.

Ronald Eldridge Hubbard, Jr., age 57, of Kenansville and formerly of Burgaw died Tuesday, 
November 18, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital.

He was born September 3, 1951, in Burgaw, the son of the late Ronald E. Hubbard, Sr. and 
Lillian Hope Rivenbark Hubbard. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ronna F. Hubbard.

Surviving are his sister, Sharon H. Neely (David) of Burgaw; brothers, Edward Vance Hubbard, 
Sr. of Watha, John Thomas "J. T." Hubbard of Wilmington, and George Marion Hubbard, Sr. 
(Kathy) of Burgaw; stepmother, Barbara Lynn Hubbard of Georgia; nephews, E. J. Hubbard 
(Kristina), David A. Neely, Jr. (Lisa) and George M. Hubbard, Jr.; and great niece and nephew, 
Ashlyn Hope Hubbard and Gavin Hubbard. 

Ronnie loved his family and friends and was truly loved in return. He enjoyed spending time on 
the river and just being outdoors in God's beautiful world. Ronnie was at peace with himself, his 
Lord, and his family. He will be missed and never forgotten.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw 
Chapel..

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the 
funeral service, on Saturday.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/20/2008 


Huber, Alvin 


died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 229 Dallas Drive. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/3/2008 



Humphrey, Elizabeth Heath "Libby"* 


ELIZABETH (LIBBY) HEATH HUMPHREY

Elizabeth (Libby) Heath Humphrey, 64, of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, November 28, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a short illness.

She was born in Wilmington, August 26, 1944, daughter of the late William O. Humphrey and 
Martha Neese Humphrey. 

Miss Humphrey was a lifelong resident of Wilmington. She graduated from New Hanover High 
School in 1962, from Wilmington Junior College and from East Carolina Teachers College (East 
Carolina University) in 1966 with a degree in Library Science.

She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church at 3rd & Orange Streets and sang in the 
church choir. Miss Humphrey was employed as a Wal-Mart associate and considered her many 
co-workers and friends at Wal-Mart as her second family.

Miss Humphrey is survived by her sister, Sara Humphrey Dalton; her brother-in-law, Edward T. 
Dalton; a niece, Heath Dalton Parker; a nephew, E. Turner Dalton; two grand-nieces and two 
grand-nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at First Presbyterian 
Church with Dr. Ernest T. Thompson, III officiating. Interment of the cremated remains will follow in 
Oakdale Cemetery.

Memorial gifts in memory of Miss Humphrey may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 125 South 
3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 



Humphrey, Jessica Danielle 


18, of Magnolia Drive, Sunset Beach, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. The service will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Hunt, James "Scott"* 


JAMES "SCOTT'' HUNT

James "Scott" Hunt, 40, of Wilmington, died unexpectedly Monday, November 17, 2008, at his 
residence. Born October 1, 1968, Scott was the son of Carol Dudley Hunt and the late James 
Hunt, of Wilmington. He is survived by his sister; Beth Kiker, her husband Darryl, and his 
nephew; Grant Kiker, all of Charlotte, NC.

Scott loved surfing, softball and NASCAR, and his Carolina Beach Lifeguard Team won the 
national championship in California several times. He was an outdoorsman, and was as an 
aborist for Hunts Tree Service. Scott will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by all 
whose lives he touched. 

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 21, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith, 
Oleander Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society, or    American Cancer 
Society.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/20/2008 

 

Hunt, James Scott 


40, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Coble Ward-Smith 
Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Hunter, Anice Rhodes 


73, of Goldsboro, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at 
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at East 
Duplin Memorial Garden, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Itzhaky, Helena 


56, of Carolina Beach, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at home. Services will be private. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Jackson Sr., Bruce H.* 


BRUCE H. JACKSON, SR.

DUNN, HARNETT COUNTY -- Bruce H. Jackson, Sr., 82, of Dunn, died Tuesday, November 11, 
2008.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at West & Dunn Funeral Home Chapel, 
Newton Grove. The Rev. Roy Hilburn will officiate. Interment will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe 
Catholic Church Cemetery, Newton Grove.

Survivors: sons and daughter-in-law, Bruce Jackson, Jr. and wife, Bonnie of Wilmington, Vance 
Jackson of Spivey's Corner; grandchildren, Roger Jackson and wife, Lauren, Mike Jackson and 
wife, Royanna, Jeanna Jackson; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Jackson, Sarah Kathleen 
Jackson, Lucas Jackson, Connor Jackson; brother, Scott Jackson and wife, Mary of Gilroy, 
CA; sisters, Helen Smith of Garner and Faye Forrest of Raleigh.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Teresa West Jackson.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the funeral 
home.

The Jackson family would like to thank Southwood Nursing & Retirement Center and Liberty 
HomeCare & Hospice Services for their special care and generosity.

A Service of West & Dunn Funeral Home of Newton Grove, N.C.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/12/2008 


Jackson, Oneva Gore 


83, of Tabor City, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Loris Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at Old Zion Wesleyan Church. Burial will be at Old Zion Cemetery, Tabor City. 
Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Jacobs, Alphonzia* 


ALPHONZIA JACOBS

Alphonzia Jacobs formerly of Riegelwood, NC died Friday, November 14, 2008, in Hartford, Conn.

A memorial in memory of his life will be held at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Riegelwood, NC 
on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 pm. 

The family will receive friends at 4341 Bluebanks Loop Road in the Northwest Community.

A service of Davis Funeral Home Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Jacobs, Mary Frink 


of 3616 Metting Road, formerly of 1402 Grace St., died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Monday at David Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Pine 
Forest Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Jacobs, Winford Hilton 


77, of Tabor City, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville.
 The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Burial will be at 
Duncan Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 





James, Caleb 


67, of Gurganious Road, Maple Hill, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Huntington Health Care Center. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Maple Hill. Burial will be 
at Issaac James Cemetery, Angola community. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 




James, Frances Tracey* 


FRANCES TRACEY JAMES

Frances Tracey James, age 89, of Hampstead and formerly of Rocky Point, died Tuesday, 
November 11, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital.

She was born March 27, 1919, the daughter of Capt. Roy Francis Tracey (veteran of WWI) 
and Minnie Lanier Tracey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julian Linwood
 James; and sisters, Elizabeth Tracey Shearin and Mary Lillie Tracey Williamson.

Mrs. James was retired postmaster from the US Postal Service at Rocky Point. She was a 
member of Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her sons, Tracey James (Phyllis) of Ocean Isle Beach and Allen James (Ann) of 
Cary; granddaughter, Tshya James Mahon (Edward); grandchildren, Isabelle James and Jakob 
Allen Mahon; sister, Nancy Tracey Dunn of Farmington, New Mexico; brother, George Tracey 
of Manassa, Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw 
Chapel with The Rev. Dr. David McSwain officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday immediately following the memorial 
service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church, 7450 
US Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC 28425. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 





Jaques, Robert James "Bob" 


74, of Jasmine Lane, Sunset Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at home. A local service 
will not be held. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/6/2008 



Johnson, Claudia W. 


98, of Benson, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Laurels of Forest Glen, Garner. The funeral will be 
at 2 p.m. Friday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home, 301 W. Main St., Benson. Burial will be at 
Banner Chapel Church Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Johnson, Danie Lee Marshall* 


DANIE LEE MARSHALL JOHNSON

SUNSET BEACH -- Danie Lee Marshall Johnson died Thursday evening, November 6, 2008, at 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was 104 years old.

Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Elijah D. and Mamie Marshall. While living in Durham 
she was a member at Calvary Baptist Church for more than fifty years. In 2001, she moved to 
Sunset Beach where she was a member of Oceanview Baptist Church. 

Surviving are her son, Larry R. Johnson, and wife, Hallie, of Sunset Beach; 12 grandchildren; 14 
great grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was predeceased by her 
husband, Silas J. Johnson, who died in November of 1983, and her four children: Louise Burnette, 
Josh B. Johnson, Nancy B. Hurst and Betty J. Cole. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 10, 2008 from Calvary Baptist Church 
with the Rev. Kenneth Forehand officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. 

Pallbearers will be Bobby Hall, Tommy Dempsey, Charlie Tharrington, Kenneth Bigham, Ken 
Ferrell and John Murray.

Friends may visit Sunday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home. 

Online memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 


Johnson, Frances L. 


52, of 16 Eagle Lane, Marlborough, N.Y., formerly of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Holiness Church, Elizabethtown. Burial will 
be at Autry Cemetery, Elizabethtown. Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/5/2008 


Johnston, Mary Lee 


67, of Ash, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday 
at New Life Baptist Church, Exum Road, Ash. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Jones, Denny Jay "Dennis"* 


DENNY "DENNIS" JAY JONES

Denny "Dennis" Jay Jones of Leland, NC died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at his residence.

He was born in Stanley County, NC, on February 3, 1937, to the late Paul and Dorothy Hewett Jones.
 He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

Mr. Jones served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a self-employed brick 
mason for more than 20 years and retired from International Paper Company after 20 plus years of 
service. Mr. Jones was an avid fisherman and loved to work in his yard and garden.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Brenda Hinson Jones; a daughter, Joyce Carden and husband 
David of Knoxville, TN; two sons, Cameron Norris III and wife Beverly, and Ryan K. Norris and 
wife Felisa, both of Leland, NC; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Cameron IV, Blake, Meagan, 
Keith, Joshua, and Grayson; one brother, and four sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2008, in the Greenlawn 
Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
especially Mary, Robin, Starr, and two special caregivers Jennifer, and Margie, for their love and 
care of Mr. Jones during his illness.

Memorials may be made to The Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC
 28401.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/11/2008 



Jones, Frank Clarence 


of the Dark Branch community, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Jones, Jerry Windle* 


JERRY WINDLE JONES

Jerry Windle Jones, 63, of Shallotte, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2008 in the 
New Hanover Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.

Jerry was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) on May 31, 2007; his battle with this 
disease was a long rough road and his great strength was tested in many times. His care was at 
Duke Hospital in Durham, NC, with a great team of caring doctors and nurses.

Jerry was born in Conway, SC on May 11, 1945 to Allene Rowell Jones and the late Windle Wilson 
Jones. Surviving in addition to his mother of Myrtle Beach, SC includes: his devoted and loving wife, 
Barbara Skipper Jones, of 42 years of the home; two great sons, and daughter in laws, Mark Jones, 
and wife, Phyllis, of Shallotte, NC and Kyle Jones, and wife, Lisa, of Oak Island, NC, a granddaughter,
 Chloe Reyde Jones who was the apple of Papa's eye and often wrapped him around her little finger, 
one brother Russell Wayne Jones, of Pawley's Island, SC; three sisters, Sara Stroud, of Conway, SC, 
Vivian Quick, of Conway, SC, and Lynda Soles, of Whiteville, NC.

Jerry moved to Shallotte, NC in 1968 to work at Shallotte Lumber Company and remained at their 
location for 33 years.

Jerry was a great fan of stock car racing, especially Richard Petty. In fact, on April 10, 2007, the
 family got a special invitation to visit the Richard Petty Museum and had a great visit with the 
King himself. Jerry even named the youngest son, Kyle Maurice, after Petty's son and brother.

Jerry became involved in politics by serving on the Shallotte Board of Alderman 1981-1985, he 
served as Mayor, 1985-1990, and had another run as Shallotte Alderman 2003-2007. He served 
on the Board of Commissioners 1990-1996 and as Chairman 1994-1996 and Brunswick County 
Economic Development Commission Board 2000-2008. In their earlier years, he had been active 
with the West Brunswick Booster Club and a Volunteer Fireman with the Shallotte Fire 
Department and was past president of the Brunswick County Little League Baseball Association 
for five years

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 9th in the Calvary Baptist 
Church by the Rev. Sam Murphy and the Rev. Todd Underwood. 

Entombment will follow in a private estate mausoleum in the Brunswick Memorial Gardens. 

Casketbearers will be Lynn Gause, Thomas Inman, Allen Inman, Tony Watson, Rick McKeithan, 
and Darren McKeithan.

Honorary Casketbearers will be past & present Shallotte Mayor(s) and Alderman, Brunswick Co., 
Board of Commissioners, Brunswick Co. Economic Development Board, and Shallotte Fire 
Department.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Chloe Reyde Jones College Fund, c/o 
Barbara Jones, P.O. Box 278, Shallotte, NC 28459.
 

Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte, NC 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/8/2008 - 11/9/2008 


Jones Jr., Jessie 


74, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Kapner, Jay* 


JAY KAPNER

Jay Kapner, a lover of family, music, and community and world service, died peacefully at his 
home on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 59.

Jay was a loving and devoted husband and father. When Jay was 21 he married wife Lee, his 
college sweetheart, and in their 38 years of marriage they lived in Wilmington, Boston, 
Connecticut, and Atlanta, spent 5 months traveling across America in a Dodge van, attended 
almost 250 concerts, visited three continents, and built a life based on love, commitment, 
and respect. Jay adored his children, daughter Tamar and son Daniel, and was a deeply 
committed and caring father. Jay had many wonderful memories in life, and some of his 
favorite were spending a month with Lee in Italy, taking a road trip with his daughter to see 
Arlo Guthrie in concert, traveling through Japan with his son and going together on a jazz 
quest to Charleston, backpacking nearly the entire Appalachian trail, seeing the Beatles' 
childhood homes in Liverpool, and watching his children and grandchildren grow.

Jay dedicated his life to service above self - to his local and world communities. Through his 
involvement with Rotary International, including serving as District Governor of Eastern North 
Carolina, Jay traveled to India to give children polio vaccinations and bring a village clean 
drinking water; traveled to Mexico to build houses for the homeless; and promoted AIDS 
awareness, disaster relief, and the importance of public service. Jay regularly volunteered with 
homeless and domestic violence shelters, served as a youth adviser with the B'nai Brith Youth 
Organization, built houses with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered to help preserve Masonboro 
Island, and worked as a youth counselor in prisons and counselor for drug addicts. Jay was 
a dynamic and inspirational leader - he lived to serve others and was guided by a duty to help 
heal the world. 

Jay was born in 1949 in Brooklyn and raised in Massapequa, NY. He received a bachelor's degree 
from Boston University and master's degree from Springfield College. Jay was in the hotel and 
nightclub business for 24 years, and with Lee was former owner of the Greentree Inn, Yellow 
Rose Saloon, and Rockits Rhythm & Sports. 

Jay is survived by wife Lee, son Daniel, daughter Tamar, son-in-law Frank, grandchildren Jacob and 
Esther, sister Wendy, brother-in-law Richie, nephews Josh and Avi, and parents Rabbi Nathan and 
Pearl Kapner. His life will be celebrated and missed.

Funeral services will be on Monday at 2:30PM at Dressler's Funeral Home in Atlanta, GA. A memorial 
service will be conducted in Wilmington at a date TBA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 
the ALS Association of Georgia. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Karns, Emily Chandler* 

EMILY CHANDLER KARNS

Emily Chandler Karns, of Wilmington, died Monday November 24, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

She was born August 18, 1984 in Wilmington NC, daughter of William Karns and Kim Neal 
Karns of Wilmington.

Emily was a student at UNC Greensboro majoring in Interior Architecture.

Surviving in addition to her parents is her brother Christopher Karns and wife Andrea, sisters, 
Molly Karns, Hannah Karns and Amy Jane Karns, all of Wilmington; grandmother, Nelle 
Neal of Chapel Hill, NC. A very special boyfriend and the love of her life Johnny Nipper and 
a faithful companion Picasso.

A Memorial Mass will be held 12:00 noon on Saturday November 29, 2008, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 8pm Friday November 28, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Amy Jane Karns Educational Fund 2074 Van 
Buren St., Wilmington NC 28401 of to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th St 
Wilmington NC 28401.


Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/26/2008 - 11/28/2008 



Keene, Janet 


41, of Lillington, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at O'Quinn-Peebles Chapel, Lillington. A graveside service will be at 
3:30 p.m. Friday at Natmore Baptist Church cemetery, Kelly. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Kelly, Annie Vivian* 


ANNIE VIVIAN KELLY

Mrs. Annie Vivian Kelly, aged 91, of Wilmington died Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at Autumn
 Care of Myrtle Grove. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Saturday, November 
1st, 2008 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, with Dr. Glenn Phillips and Dr. Donnie 
Lovette officiating.

Mrs. Kelly was born April 26th, 1917 in Bladen County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late 
Wade Hampton and Nellie Smith Bullard, and when possible was very active in her community. 
She was a past member as well as past president of the Ladies Auxiliary at Cape Fear Hospital; 
she was the pianist and choir director of East Wilmington Baptist Church where her husband, 
the late Rev. Fred Kelly Sr. was pastor. She was currently a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Kelly is her son Rev. Fred L. Kelly, Jr. and his wife Kathy; 4 grandchildren, 
Stephanie Dietz, Sheryl Wesner, Rebecca Hills and Kristi Smith; 6 great-grandchildren, 
Hillary, Sandra, Skylar, Cavett, Oakley and Jackson. Aside from her parents and spouse, 
Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The family has requested that 
in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to "The Concert Series" at First Baptist 
Church of Goldsboro, Goldsboro, North Carolina. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/2/2008 

 



Ketchum Sr., Frederick Lee* 


FREDERICK LEE KETCHUM, SR.

Ketchum, Frederick Lee, Sr., 87, of Hampstead, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 
17, 2008. 

Frederick was born in Jacksonville, NC, on May 12, 1921, to Thomas and Julia Justice Ketchum. 
He serviced in the US Navy during WWII as a Radioman 3rd Class on the USS Phoenix and 
Henderson. During much of his working life, Frederick was a manager with the ABC board.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Ketchum and is survived by two sons, Lee Ketchum 
and his wife Barbara, of San Antonio, TX, and Rick Ketchum and his wife Tricia, of Hampstead, 
NC; seven grandchildren, Jimmy, Carmen, Jennifer, Laura, Carole, Keith, Cori and Cody; four 
great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Bessie Lee Ketchum and Edith Swinson. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Hampstead Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take 
place at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Scotts Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 185 
Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 


Kivett Jr., Edward H. 


71, of SW 21st St., Oak Island, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Dosher Memorial Hospital. A 
memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday Ocean View United Methodist Church. 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Kotler, Moe* 


MOE KOTLER

Moe Kotler, 92, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008. 

Moe was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 25, 1916 to Isaac and Mary Kotler. Moe 
attended City College in NY and moved to Wilmington in 1941. He proudly served in the 
Army Air Corp from 1941-1945. He then returned home to work in the family clothing 
business where he retired in 1985. 

Moe was a life member of the Wilmington Optimist Club, a Master Gardner who 
volunteered at the Arboretum and he loved to fish. 

Moe is survived by his wife, Lois Coleman Kotler, one son, Martin Isaac Kotler; one 
daughter, Keli Marie Kotler and one grandson, Kale Isaac Kotler. 

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the 
B'Nai Israel Cemetery, North 18th St. off of Princess Place Drive. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice,
 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC or B'Nai Israel Synagogue, 2601 Chestnut 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 




Lambert III, Edward Joseph 


64, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday 
at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 




Lane, Julius Lloyd* 


JULIUS LLOYD LANE

July 26, 1953 - November 6,2008

Julius "Lloyd" Lane, 55, of 14859 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, N.C., went home to be with his 
Lord & Saviour on Thursday, November 6th, 2008. He was born on July 26, 1953 in New 
Hanover County, to Rufus Floyd Lane & Betty Skipper Lane, both of whom preceded him in 
death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters. 

Surviving are his loving wife of nine years, Debbie H. Lane of the home; daughters, Theresa 
Toney (Roger), Beth James (Robert), Crystal Jones (Brian), & Heather Lane; son, Keith 
Everett (Keri) and fifteen special grandchildren, brothers Moody & Ronnie Lane; mother-in-law, 
Lois Monzon & a special sister-in-law, Kim Veal (Chris.); two brother-in-laws & numerous 
nieces and nephews. 

Lloyd loved golfing, Carolina Tarheels, being with family and friends, and most of all he loved 
his Lord. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He will be remembered as 
a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His Christian faith led him to be a solid 
influence to his family, friends & all who knew him. 

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Riegelwood, N.C. at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Bill Altman officiating. Burial will follow 
in the Weyman cemetery. 

The family will receive friends at Wesley United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 8th 
from 5 till 8 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of the Wesley United Methodist 
Church, PO Box 116, Riegelwood, N.C. 28456 or Weyman Cemetery Fund, C/O Pat Hargrove, 
4627 Old Stage Hwy, Riegelwood, NC 28456. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Lanier, James “Jimmy” Lee 


80, of Ashland, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 
at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at Cavenaugh Cemetery, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 


Lee, Irene Ryals 


94, of Yaupon Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at 
First Baptist Church of Oak Island. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Banners 
Chapel Christian Advent Church cemetery, Benson. Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, 
Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 




Leitch Sr., Russell Osburn* 


RUSSELL OSBURN LEITCH, SR.

Russell Osburn Leitch, Sr., went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 16, 2008, after 
a brief illness. 

He was born April 21, 1922, in Brunswick County to the late William Henry and Carrie Russ 
Leitch.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years during World War II. 
After retiring from Babcock & Wilcox with thirty years of service, he worked as a ship watchman 
at Sunny Point and the State Ports.

Russell was a loving and caring person who will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia, with whom he shared his life for thirty-eight years, 
also his youngest son, Kenneth L. Leitch and son-in-law, Everette B. Howell.
Mr. Leitch leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, JoAnn Myers and husband Keith of 
Uniontown, OH, and Joyce L. Howell of Currie; daughter-in-law, Renee Leitch of Castle Hayne; 
one son, Russell Osburn Leitch, Jr. and wife Katy of Rocky Point; five granddaughters, Jessica 
Howell, Deanna Leitch, Duncan Burns, Elizabeth Smith, and Crystal Walters; three grandsons, 
Bernard Howell, Scott Leitch, and Stephen Leitch; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces 
and nephews who loved him dearly.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel with the Rev. Bill Haddock officiating.

Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Leitch, David Leitch, Bucky Phelps, Steve Johnson, Bill Hollingsworth, 
and Jerry Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Phelps, Rev. Harry J. Lackey, and Alvin H.
 Johnson

Memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, 
NC, 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/17/2008 - 11/18/2008 




Leonard, David 


47, of Flamingo Road, Shallotte, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Shellpoint Landing. Evans 
Funerals and Cremations, Edenton. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Lettiere Jr., Roy 


of Leland, formerly of Franklin, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. Services will be private. Village 
Road Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 




Lewis Jr., Delbert* 


DELBERT LEWIS, JR.

WILMINGTON -- Delbert Lewis, Jr., 68, of Wilmington passed away at his home surrounded by 
family and friends on Friday, November 21, 2008. Born in Stacy, NC in 1940, his parents were the
 late Delbert Lewis and late Golda Adams. Delbert was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed 
the outdoors, boating, trucks and CB radios.

Delbert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine Lewis; sons, Daniel Watson, Michael Lewis 
and wife, Alena; daughters, Joy Arciniega and husband, Gilberto, Janet Leduc and husband, 
Shawn, and Rebecca Munroe and husband, TJ; brother, Tommy Edward Lewis, sisters, Debbie 
Lewis, Peggy Johnston and Gloria Lewis; grandchildren, Anna Marie Leduc, Brianna Joy Leduc 
and Brian Lawrence Leduc. In addition to his parents, Delbert was predeceased by brothers, 
Richard Lewis and Paul Lewis. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 




Lidston, Carolyn* 


CAROLYN LIDSTON

Carolyn "Sissy" Lidston, 65, passed away on November 20, 2008. She is predeceased by 
her first husband Robert (Bob) Gentry in 1983. Her parents Dr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Best of 
Clinton, N.C. She is survived by her wonderful caring husband, Stephen "Steve" J. Lidston 
of Wilmington N.C. and her step-mother and friend Betty Gene Best of Clinton, N.C, 
daughters Charlotte Callejo, of Fort Lauderdale Fl., Leigh (Clint) Atkinson of Pinehurst N.C, 
and their children Hunter, Hudson, Grace, and Kesler and son Robert (Wendy) Gentry of 
Wilmington, NC. 

She is also survived by siblings, sister and beloved friend Gay Ann (Robert) Freedman of Raleigh 
NC; sister, Charlotte Best , and sister Jean (Joe) Bell brothers, Glen "Pete" (Brenda) Best, 
Theodore "Ted" (Pam) Best., all of Clinton NC, and cousin Mary Murrill of Wilmington, NC. 
Sissy is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Carolyn fought a courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was an inspiration to all who knew her. 
The grace she showed to all those around her was truly encouraging. There is hope. She proved it. 

The family would like to deeply express its sincere thanks to Mary Murrill, and to all those who 
contributed to caring for her through her illness.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 29 at 1:00 PM at Liberty 
Baptist Church on Market Street, Wilmington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to ARID Serenity, 5001 Wrightsville Avenue, 
Wilmington, NC 28403 

Condolences may be sent to the home at 27 Robert E. Lee Dr. , Wilmington NC, 28412. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 




Lidston, Carolyn Best 


65, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Liedtke, Hans G.* 


HANS G. LIEDTKE

BOILING SPRING LAKES -- Mr. Hans G. Liedtke, age 77, of 1216 North Shore Dr., Boiling 
Spring Lakes, Southport, NC 28461 passed away at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life 
Care Center on Thursday November 20, 2008.

Mr. Liedtke was born in Germany on May 12, 1931 and was the son of the late Rudolf and 
Frieda Liedtke. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Rudolf Liedtke.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Renate Liedtke; two sisters, Christa (August) 
Pueschel and Sigrid (Roland) Wydor in Germany; sister in-law Ursula Liedtke, an uncle and 
aunt Ferdinand and Sophie Dittrich in Pittsburg and several nieces and a nephew here and in 
Germany.

Mr. Liedtke had a master degree in toolmaking and retired from IBM after 30 years of service 
as an Associate Engineer. He was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed 
the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish and kept busy with his many hobbies, especially 
building antique guns including inlays and engraving. Mr. Liedtke was a very outgoing person, 
and everybody who knew him enjoyed his company.

A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and 
Cremation Service on Tuesday November 25, 2008 at 11am with Reverend Garrett Albertson
 officiating.

His final resting place will be Crescent Lake, PA, a place that he loved, and where he and his 
wife spent the summers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th 
Street Wilmington, NC 28401 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 

Lightfoot, Bryson Alexander* 


BRYSON ALEXANDER LIGHTFOOT

Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. on Monday, November 10, 2008 for Bryson Alexander Lightfoot 
at St. Marks Episcopal Church. Visitation hours will be 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 
John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Family will receive friends also at 4600 Bently Drive. Surviving 
to cherish memories are his parents, Monica and Bryan Lightfoot; grandparents, Sandra (Earl) 
Sheridan, Deborah and Donald Lightfoot; grandfather, James McClain; one aunt, Brea Lightfoot; 
cousins, Kameron, Jaidon, Kylon; other relatives and friends. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 


Loftus, John 


73 of Bay Pointe Drive, SW, Sunset Beach, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
& LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/24/2008 





Long, Travis Ray 


45, of Whiteville, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday 
at Robert Long Cemetery, Whiteville. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 


Longley Jr., Henry Edgar* 


HENRY EDGAR LONGLEY, JR.

Henry Edgar Longley, Jr. died at his residence on November 21, 2008. He was born in Wilmington, 
NC, January 19, 1933. He was the son of Henry Edgar Longley and DeLean Ayers Longley.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann Penton Longley; and three daughters, Elizabeth Longley
 Donald of Wilmington, Margaret Longley White and husband, Lee, of Greensboro, and Emily Penton 
Longley of Wilmington. He had four grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Donald and Douglas Alan Donald 
III of Wilmington, Frances Ellison White and Austin Lee White of Greensboro. He is also survived 
by two sisters, DeLean Longley Gardner of Wilmington, and Fannie Longley Thomason of 
Fayetteville.

Mr. Longley attended New Hanover High School and graduated from Valley Forge Military 
Academy. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from North Carolina State University. 
After two years in the United States Air Force at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, he then 
returned home to take over the family business, Longley Supply Company. Serving as President
 for 46 years, Mr. Longley was dedicated to growing the business, which celebrated its 100th 
anniversary in July 2006.

Mr. Longley was on the first Board of Directors and later served as Chairman of the Board of 
Directors of New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Recognized as a lifetime member, he was 
on the Board of the YMCA. He was a Founding Father and Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of Cape Fear Academy. Mr. Longley served on the Board of Saint Mary's School in Raleigh, NC, 
and was on the Board of Visitors of the Lineberger Foundation at the University of North Carolina
 at Chapel Hill. He was President of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack Club and 
President of Southern Wholesalers Association.

Mr. Longley was a member of the Cape Fear Men's Club, the Cape Fear Country Club, the Surf 
Club, the Carolina Yacht Club, L'Arioso German Club, a charter member of Saint Andrews 
Covenant Presbyterian Church, and a current member of Saint James Episcopal Church.

Along with being active in his community, Mr. Longley enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf, hunting, 
fishing, and cheering for his Wolfpack team.

The family will receive friends at his residence, 2525 Mimosa Place.

The service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 24, 2008, at Saint James Episcopal 
Church, followed by interment at Oakdale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the NC State Wolfpack Club, Henry E. Longley 
Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 37100, Raleigh, NC 27627, or to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and
 LifeCare Center, 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/22/2008 - 11/24/2008 



Lowden, Grace P.* 


GRACE P. LOWDEN
"HAPPY"

WILMINGTON, NC -- Grace P. "Happy" Lowden, 78, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, November 11, 
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center.

Happy was born May 26, 1930, in Morristown, NJ, daughter of the late, Harold Sherman Parker 
and Evelyn Grace Victoria Mundy Parker.

Mrs. Lowden was a graduate of Duke University. She had many personal and professional 
accomplishments as a teacher in the New Jersey and Connecticut school systems and was 
very active in politics with her involvement in several mayoral campaigns in Chatham Township, 
New Jersey.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William H. Lowden; two daughters, Cindy Lowden 
of Madison, NJ, and Lauren L. Trubey and husband, Brad, of Stuart, FL; and a sister, Ruth P. 
Miller of Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, 
Wilmington, NC 28401.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Lowery Jr., James Frankie "Jamie" 


38, of Whiteville, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at home. The service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at 
Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/5/2008 



Lowman Jr., Leroy Marshall 


59, of Burgaw, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Pender Memorial Hospital. A private graveside 
service will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington. Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/6/2008 


Loyd, James Garland* 


JAMES GARLAND LOYD

James Garland Loyd, age 63, of Rocky Point and formerly of Coats died Friday, October 31, 2008 
at his home.

He was born December 29, 1944 in Florence, SC, the son of the late Henry Edward and Mary 
Etta Clayton Loyd. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter; and brothers, Edward 
Loyd, Frank Loyd and Jackie Loyd.

Mr. Loyd served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of Riley's 
Creek Baptist Church and was employed for 35 years with Mundy Industrial Maintenance at the 
Invista Plant.

Surviving are his wife Leola Wiggins Loyd of the home; daughters, Judy L McLean (Ralph) of 
Whiteville, Sherri L. Spencer of Rocky Point, and Lesa L. Tant (Frank) of Raleigh; son, Harold
 Loyd of Coats; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Joan Baker of Sanford and 
Nancy Lucas of Coats; brother, Kenneth Loyd of Benson and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral 
Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Melvin Hall Officiating.

Prior to the funeral service on Tuesday the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at 
the funeral home and at other times will be at the Loyd residence.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 S. 17th St., 
Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Lucas, William* 


WILLIAM LUCAS

William Lucas, 88, of Wilmington died Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence.

He was born in Wilbur, PA, June 25, 1920, the son of the late Stephen and Mary Stupok Lucas. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Katherine "Kay" Schnibben Lucas, and his brothers, 
Stephen Lucas, Jr. and Joseph Paul Lucas who was killed in World War II.

William served in World War II as a member of the "Ole Sixth" service squadron as a 
Cryptographic Tech. On October 8, 1945 he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Air 
Corp as a sergeant. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 10 and a member 
of the Lutheran Church of Reconciliation.

He was a devoted husband and loving father who always provided for his family. His lifetime career 
was in accounting, a business he ran from his home. He reluctantly retired in 2008. 

He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as pushing his grandchildren on his porch buggy 
swing, taking care of his horse "Sugar" that followed his Hungarian commands. A simple 
snowfall would bring him such great pleasure. Bill was a gentle and kind man. He appreciated 
his family and friends for who they were, and was always grateful for their companionship. He
 was very giving although, he asked for nothing in return.

He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Kincer of Helotes, TX; his two children; William Charles
 Lucas and wife Tricia of Wilmington and Mary Lou Stricker and husband Jerry of Wilmington, 
six grandchildren;

Kathy L. Durbin and husband Larry, Christie Socie, Chuck Stricker and wife Meredith, JaDon 
Lucas, Jennifer Dury and husband Kevin, and Sean Socie, seven great grandchildren; 
Kasseady, Coral, Mason, Austin, McKenzie, Lucas, and Patrick. Bill was also blessed with 
many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel by Rev. Daniel Warnes. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Hubert Bordeaux, Bobby Frederick, Gene Haywood, Wade Murchison, 
Berkley Pridgen, and Billy Whitehead.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cornelius Nixon and Richard White.

Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Reconciliation, 7500 Market St., Wilmington, 
NC 28405 or Hope for Horses PO Box 1449, Leicester, NC 28748. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 


Lucas, William "Never Better" 


88, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Macco, Betty Ann Shrier* 


BETTY ANN SHRIER MACCO

JACKSONVILLE -- Betty Ann Shrier Macco, 83, of Jacksonville died on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 
at Onslow Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at 2:00 
pm at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with the Rev. Rick Moser officiating. Burial 
will follow at Onslow Memorial Park.

She was a member and a volunteer in the following organizations, DAV, Onslow Co. Ministry, 
Boy Scouts of America, Brownies and Girl Scouts, CAPS and Northwoods United Methodist 
Church.

Mrs. Macco is preceded in death by her daughter Mary Kay Macco.

Mrs. Macco is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Otto Macco of the home; daughters,
 JoAnn Likens of Wilmington and Linda Walker of Waterford, CA; three grandchildren and
 three great grandchildren.

Donations may be made to the Onslow County Soup Kitchen, 600 Court Street, Jacksonville, 
NC 28540.

The family will received friends on Sunday, from 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home 
in Jacksonville. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 


MacGregor, Clarissa Allen 


56, of Beulaville, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be 
at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 
a.m. Wednesday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Marlowe, Josephine Duffy* 


JOSEPHINE DUFFY MARLOWE

Josephine Duffy Marlowe, 81, of Wilmington died Friday October 31, 2008 at Silver Stream Nursing 
Center. 

Jo was the widow of Henry Irving (H.I.) Marlowe, WWII Veteran and was a retired hairdresser. She 
was a lifetime member of the ladies auxiliary of the VFW. 

Surviving are a daughter Joanie D. Martin and husband Dr. George Martin of Wilmington; Step 
daughter Judith Marlowe of Orange Texas. 

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 P.M. Monday, November 3, 2008, at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park. The Reverend Harold Manning will officiate. 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 
910.791.9099  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/2/2008 


Marshall, Carmen Rosa 


79, of Baltimore, Md., and 110 Woodcroft Lane, Rocky Point, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at 
Sinai Hospital, Baltimore. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/23/2008 






Martin, Mazell, Moore 


83, of Hyattsville, Md., formerly of 711 N. Wright St., Burgaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in 
Hyattsville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, North Wright 
Street, Burgaw. Burial will be at McMillan & Moore Cemetery, Herring Chapel Road, Burgaw.
 Nixon-Lewis Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/3/2008 



Martinez, Wesley Edmund 


58, of Beulaville, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at home. Services are private. Community 
Funeral Home, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



McDowell, Kathryn Dodson (Fort)* 


KATHRYN DODSON

FORT (MCDOWELL)

Kathryn Dodson Fort (McDowell), age 65, of Hampstead, NC, died at Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
& LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, November 08, 2008, following a courageous battle against 
ovarian cancer. 

She was born September 29, 1943, in Wake Forest, NC, to William Isaac and Loena Currin 
Fort. 

She was educated at Louisburg College and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1967 and 
followed with a degree in horticulture from Sandhills Community College in 1985. Kathy spent 
summers at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain. Her lengthy career in landscape 
design and gardening included time at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania as well as the North 
Carolina Botanical Gardens and private projects in Germany and the eastern North Carolina coast.

On February 18, 1978, she married Michael Enlow McDowell of Roanoke Rapids, NC, who 
survives of the home. Kathy and Michael spent many years in Stuttgart, Germany working with 
US Defense Department Schools before returning to North Carolina and settling on the coast in 
1992.

Kathy was a woman of extremely diverse interests. Her library housed over 600 books on 
gardens and horticulture as well as volume after volume of biography from Pearl S. Buck and 
Hillary Rodham Clinton to both Kathryn Graham and Hepburn and from Al Franken to Andy 
Rooney. Kathy was a renaissance woman who believed in the power of the mind and in the 
traditions of family and friends. Over her 35 years with her husband, Michael, she lived, gardened
 and traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States always finding new ideas and 
creating profound friendships all of which she lovingly maintained. She had a way of including her 
friends in her preparations for parties and dinners that made everyone a part of her and she 
awakened them to new tastes and thoughts and ideas that will forever be a part of their lives. 
Kathy taught love and commitment as only those rare flowers of our earth can teach and her 
kindness and her wit will remain fixed in the hearts of all who knew her forever.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a brother, William I. Fort and 
wife Carolyn of Raleigh, NC, and sisters Elizabeth F. Carter of Orlando, Florida and Alice F. 
Ball and husband William of Thomasville, NC. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Lou 
Butler of Grifton, NC; and scores of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the many friends and relatives and the staff 
of the Zimmer Cancer Clinic and Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center for the care and love given 
during her illness.

We will gather at home, 204 Scotch Bonnet Way in Hampstead, NC, in celebration of her life and 
legacy on Sunday, the 16th of November, 2008 at 1pm and we will receive friends at that time. 
Her ashes will be interred at The UNC Alumni Memorial Grove Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to: The Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, 
Wilmington, North Carolina; Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill; Sandhills Landscape Gardening 
Program, Pinehurst; Zimmer Cancer Center, Wilmington.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 
(910) 791-9099 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/10/2008 





McDuffie, Elizabeth Struthers | 


92, of Chadbourn, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pages Mill Truelight Holiness Church. Burial 
will be at Tyson Cemetery, Cerro Gordo. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/7/2008 



McDuffie, Mary Margaret Mintz* 


MRS. MARY MARGARET MINTZ MCDUFFIE

Mrs. Mary Margaret Mintz McDuffie, age 83, of Wilmington and formerly of Chadbourn, died Friday, 
November 21, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. 

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn 
with Reverend Randy Gainey officiating. Interment will follow in the Tyson Cemetery, Cerro Gordo.

She was the widow of William Homer McDuffie and the daughter of the late John Paul and Catherine 
Inez Watkins Mintz.

She is survived by two daughters, Donna P. Hobbs and Cathy P. McDonald, both of Wilmington; 
two sons, Joe Porter of Long Beach and David Porter of Wilmington; grandchildren, Camilla, 
Patience, Jeremy, Moment, Paige, Heath, James, Wayne, and Kara; great-grandchildren,
 Gracie, Zach, Kayla, Kyle, Jordan, Jacob, and Kaitlyn.

Visitation will be held 12 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday (two hours prior to services) at Worthington 
Funeral Home in Chadbourn. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 


McGovern Jr., James Joseph 


87, of River Road, Winnabow, formerly of Hewitt Street, Longwood, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at 
Brunswick Cove Living Center. There will not be a local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/5/2008 


McGown, Jane 


76, of Boundary Line Drive, NW, Calabash, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Grand Strand 
Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 


McKeithan, Lloyd Marshall 


75, of Clarendon, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The 
service will be at noon Wednesday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. Burial will be 
at Griffin Cemetery, Ash. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



McKinzie, Charles Arthur 


58, of Rose Hill, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Kinston. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Adoram Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at the church 
cemetery. Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 



McKoy, Roy Elder 


84, of Burgaw, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Pender Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 3 
p.m. Tuesday at King's Chapel Church, Shaw Highway, Burgaw. Burial will be at Red Door 
Cemetery. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/10/2008 



McLean, Lee 


of Bay Street, Southport, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Dosher Memorial Hospital, Southport. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, 
Southport. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Bear Creek. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



McMichael, Helen Mae* 


HELEN MAE MCMICHAEL

SOUTHPORT, NC -- Mrs. Helen Mae McMichael of Southport, NC, passed away peacefully at the 
Dosher Nursing Home on November 9, 2008.

Helen was born in Newfield Township, Michigan on August 19, 1913, to the late Elmer G. and Isabell 
Lattin. She grew up on a Michigan farm and early in her life her parents passed away requiring her
 brother, Ward Lattin, the oldest sibling of six children, to place his five sisters with friends to be
 cared for and raised. The family that was chosen for Helen required her to move to Shelby, 
Michigan. She attended grade, junior high and high school, and upon graduating from high 
school in Shelby, she enrolled at Michigan State College. During her first few years at college, 
she met Morris H. McMichael, whom she married in 1933.

Mac and Helen gave birth to twins, Lois and Susann, who unfortunately died shortly after they 
were born in 1934. Then in November of 1935 Monte D. McMichael was born and now resides in
 Southport, NC. In 1937, Sandra L. McMichael was born, but died four years later.

Mac was commissioned in the Army and was sent to Belgium during World War II. After returning,
 the family settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1947, Helen gave birth to Donald J. McMichael, 
who now resides in Milpitas, CA. While Mac worked for the University of New Mexico, Helen 
returned to college and became a teacher for the Albuquerque Public School System. She retired 
after several years, and after Mac died in 1996 she moved to Southport, NC, to be closer to her 
older son.

Besides her two sons, other survivors include two grandsons: (1) Kevin McMichael and wife Dora 
Lee, of Sterling, VA., a great granddaughter (Jamie), and two great-grandsons (Chad and Jacob) 
and (2) Cary McMichael and wife Rachel of Leesburg, VA., two great-grandsons (Aaron and 
Brandon). 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/11/2008 



McNally, Thomas P.* 


THOMAS P. MCNALLY

Thomas P. McNally, 57, of 501 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA, died Nov. 22, 2008, at his residence.

He was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on April 12, 1951, the son of John Joseph and Mary 
C. Hickey McNally. He married Mina R. Roberts. She survives.

He was affiliated with St. Agatha Church, Meadville, PA.

He was an insurance agent and the owner of T.L. Robertson Insurance in Meadville, PA.

He was a founding member of the French Creek Recreational Trails Inc. (Ernest Bike Trail) the 
French Creek Road Runners Club and a member of the Crawford County Life Underwriters 
Association. He was also an avid runner. Tom was respected by the community for his many 
hours of volunteer work for the community.

Surviving are his wife, Mina McNally of Meadville, PA, two daughters, Heather C. McNally of 
Franklin, N.J., and Laura McNally of Pittsburgh, PA, six grandchildren, Avery, Madison Brianna, 
Kameron, Kennedy, Conner, and Austin, a sister, Tricia Chiarel and her husband, Rusty Hanna 
of Wilmington, North Carolina, two brothers, Kevin McNally and his wife, Barbara of Morristown, 
New Jersey, and Keith McNally and Don Clarke of Toronto, Canada and two nieces, Tara Chiarel 
and Maureen McNally and one nephew, Brian McNally, one stepdaughter, Arianne Roberts, and 
one stepson, Adam Roberts.
Calling hours will be Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 
2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 7 P.M. to 9 P.M., at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, 
Meadvillle, PA, 16335. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, 
Nov. 26, at St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, PA, 16335, with Father Ray Gramatta 
as Celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Agatha Cemetery, West Mead Twp.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the French Creek Bike Trail, in C/O Keith Mink, 487 
Cole Drive, Meadville, PA, 16335, or to the Amy Palmiero training fund, C/O Alan Pepicelli, 916 
Diamond Park, Meadville, PA, 16335. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 

 

McNeill, Flora Belle McKeller 


85, of 1667 Brent Treet Trail SW, Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Red Springs Presbyterian 
Church. Burial will be at Alloway Cemetery. Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/10/2008 



Meares Sr., James Franklin* 


JAMES FRANKLIN MEARES, SR.

James Franklin Meares, Sr. of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Thursday October 30, 2008 at 
the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. 

James was born January 18, 1938 in Lumberton, NC, the son of the late Ertle Braxton Meares and 
Lillian Smith Meares. He was predeceased in death by his step-mother Edith Currie Meares, 
brothers Ertle Dewey Meares and Kenneth Eugene Meares, sisters Pamela Gail Meares and Mary
 Kay Freeman. 
James is survived by his son James Franklin Meares, Jr. and wife Jessica of Virginia Beach, VA, 
daughter Mary Elizabeth Meares-Dominquez and husband Pablo Dominquez of Bolivia, NC, and 
seven grandchildren: Alexander F. Meares, Evalyn Rose Meares, Kevin Cain, Breonna Cain, 
Melina Wilkins, Denny Wilkins, and Jose Corte; brothers, Robert Braxton Meares and wife 
Wanda of Lumberton, Charles Paul Meares Smith and wife Evelyn of New Kent, VA; sisters, 
Elva Mae Stroud of Hampton, VA; Ruth M. Jenkins of Castle Hayne, Betty F. Cunningham of 
Fayetteville, Frances L. Larame of St. Pauls, Gloria Jean Stanley of St. Pauls, Shirley Patricia 
Bumatay and husband Sam of Burlington, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. 

A memorial service will be held at Wrightsboro Baptist Church 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 
2008. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. The service will be conducted by 
Rev. Mike Lewis and Rev Keith Hollar. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wrightsboro Baptist Church Building Fund, 2736 
Castle Hayne Road, 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 11/2/2008 

 

Meccia, Christopher J.* 

CHRISTOPHER J. MECCIA

Christopher J. Meccia, recently of Somers, Montana, raised in Wilmington, N.C., went home to be 
with the Lord, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.

He survived his critical birth, in which the caring staff at MCV Hospital in Richmond, Va., gave him 
a 1% chance of living, yet the Lord blessed us with 23 years.

Christopher "Punk", driven by his heart to live and love others made many friends in many places. 
He has given us great joy and laughter and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving family; parents, Gary and Linda Meccia; brother, Justin Meccia and 
wife Kristina, nephew and niece, Vincent, Victoria; sister, Laura Kirkpatrick and husband, Jeff; 
and brother Andrew. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, many aunts and uncles and 
cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Grizzly Jacks in Bigfork, Montana, at 1 pm, Monday, Nov. 
10. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Youth With A Mission 501 Blacktail Road, 
Lakeside, Montana 59922 Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for 
Christopher's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and 
sign Christopher's guest book. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/10/2008 



Mellor, Rebecca Jane 


85, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Wednesday, Nov.12, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Arrangements by Peacock-Newman & White Funeral Service, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Melvin, George 


of 615 Anderson St., died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by Adkins-Drain Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/20/2008 



Metts, Sherrie Lee* 


SHERRIE LEE METTS

BOLIVIA -- Sherrie Lee Metts, age 53, of Bolivia, NC, died Monday November 10, 2008.

Sherrie was born January 8, 1955, in Jacksonville, NC, and was the daughter of Edward Earl Metts 
and Genora Batchelor Metts. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Metts; the love of 
her life for 22 years, Jimmy Ward, and her dear niece, Renay Ward and her brother, Edward Earl 
Metts Jr.

She is survived by her mother, Genora Metts; her sisters, Judy Ward and husband Edward, 
Sondra Roark and husband Tommy; other family includes nephews, Johnny Ward, Christopher 
Ward and wife Kaye, Stephen Roark; niece, Jessica Johnson; great nephews and nieces include 
Tracie and son, Dreyten, Tiffany and son Justin, Nicole, Brittany, Gage and Austin Ward, Michael 
Johnson and Shannon Roark. Special friends, Joyce Whaley, Michael Dale Hewett and Frances
 Brown.

Sherrie was a loving daughter and sister, she lived life on her own terms. She had crystal blue 
eyes and a smile that always made you feel better. Her parting words to everyone usually, "I
 Love You". Her life was a blessing to us all. We will miss her dearly. Her family and friends 
can be comforted by the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:20 ".....and lo, I am with you always, 
even to the end of the age." 

Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 11 am at Antioch Baptist 
Church Cemetery with Reverend Monroe Cooke and Reverend Ronnie Smith officiating.
There is no visitation.

Pallbearers will be, Johnny, Chris, and Kevin Ward, Tommy and Stephen Roark and Michael 
Hewett. Honorary pallbearer is Edward Ward.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/12/2008 


Meyers Sr., Rodney Andrew* 


RODNEY ANDREW MEYERS, SR.

Rodney Andrew Meyers, Sr, of Wilmington, died November 13, 2008, at the age of 86 after a very-
 full life.

Rodney was born November 30, 1921, in St. Mary's, OH. He was a Marine Veteran of WWII, pilot, 
entrepreneur and an avid sailor.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 66 years, Til Meyers; 6 children, Linda (Peter) Propsom, 
Valparaiso, IN, Rodney A. (Janice) Meyers, Jr, Wilmington, William Bernard (Joyce) Meyers, 
Columbia, SC, Mary Beth (Gordon) Riseborough, France, Thomas Christopher Meyers, Sr, 
Wilmington, and Hope (David) Cochrane, Hampstead. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren 
and 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Howard F. (Martha) Meyers, Bridgeport, TX.

A private funeral service was held Monday, November 17, 2008.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/18/2008 




Middleton, David 


79, of Gloucester, died Wednesday, Nov.12, 2008, at Sunny Brook Rehabilitation Center, Raleigh.
 The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Warsaw Methodist Church, Warsaw. Burial will be at 
Devotional Gardens. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Miller, Gordon 


87, of Beulaville, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville. The
 funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Hallsville Presbytrerian Church, Beulaville. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. Community 
Funeral Home, Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Miller, Melvin Myers 


93, of Beautancus Road, Mt. Olive, died Friday, Nov.14, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 
7 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at 
Brock Family Cemetery, Maysville School Road, Mt. Olive. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Miller, W.F. "Bud"* 


W.F. "BUD" MILLER

SWANSBORO, NC -- W. F. "Bud" Miller, age 89, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at his home 
in Swansboro. He was formerly of Beulaville, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen 
Batchelor Miller, a daughter, June Miller Everette and a special friend, Lucille Crawford.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Community Funeral 
Home, Beulaville, NC.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at East Duplin Memorial 
Gardens, Beulaville, NC.

Survivors: Michael "Mike" Joe Miller, Beulaville, NC, Jeffrey S. Miller, Jacksonville, NC; daughter, 
Nora Miller Bowman, Benson, NC; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/18/2008 


Milligan, Sandy K. 


92, of Bolivia, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Mintz, Muriel Dale 


88, of Delco, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Grove 
Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Ellis-Peterson Cemetery. McKenzie 
Mortuary, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 




Moore, Gracie Lee* 


GRACIE LEE MOORE

Gracie Lee Moore, 69, of Wilmington, died November 2, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center.

Gracie was born September 6, 1939, in New Hanover County, NC, the daughter of the late James 
Thomas Batten and Myrtle Walker Batten Biggs. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, 
Ernest C. Skipper, Sr. and Edward V. Moore, Sr.

Gracie had worked at Corning and then retired from Du Pont where she had many friends. She 
had participated in various bowling leagues in the area. She attended Freedom Baptist Church. 
Gracie was a member of and volunteered for the CUE Center for Missing Persons.

Gracie had resided at Lake Shore Commons, a short time at Mariner Health of Wilmington and 
at The Woods at Holly Tree, where she loved to play bingo and was part of card groups.

Gracie is survived by her step-mother, Gracie Lee Batten of Leland; a son, Ernest C. Skipper, Jr. 
and his wife Kim of Wilmington; two daughters, Victoria Thompson and her husband Wesley of 
Wilmington and Anita Star Howard and her husband Joseph of Leland; a stepson, Edward V. 
Moore, Jr. of Castle Hayne; two stepdaughters, Jeannie Crisco of Leland and Frances Fussell of 
Wilmington; a brother, J.T. Batten and a sister, Elizabeth Holt, both of Leland. Gracie is also 
survived by 7 grandchildren; whom she loved dearly, Tonya Millis, Sarah Thompson, Trey Skipper, 
Brittany Skipper, Winter Lofaro, Bobby Howard, and Jordan Howard; 5 stepgrandchildren; Vance 
Moore, April Moore, Gregory Rogers, Travis Rogers, and Kristy Rogers and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1PM Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Dodd Mays and Dr. 
Barbara Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Donations may be made in Gracie's memory to the CUE Center for Missing Persons, PO Box 
12714, Wilmington, NC 28405.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/5/2008 - 11/6/2008 




Moore, Katie Willard Fenegan* 


KATIE WILLARD FENEGAN MOORE

Katie Willard Fenegan Moore was born on January 9, 1917, in Horry County, South Carolina, to 
Lucian D. Willard and Ora Causey Willard. She died on November 12, 2008.

She graduated from Mullins School of Nursing in 1940 and worked as a Registered Nurse in 
Wilmington, NC for several doctors.

She lived in Wilmington, NC, North Myrtle Beach and Andrews, SC until 2006, when she went 
to Winston-Salem, NC, to live with both of her children.

She was a member of the Myrtle Beach Seventh Day Adventist Church and attended Ardmore 
United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, for as long as her health allowed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reedy W. Fenegan in 1972, and her husband 
Eugene B. Moore in 2006.

Surviving are one son, R. Willard Fenegan and his wife, Faye, of Winston-Salem, NC, one 
daughter, Mitzie Fenegan Kepley and her husband, Andy, of Lewisville, NC; her grandchildren 
of her home, Russell Andrew Kepley, Lindsey Kepley Cox, and her husband, Seth, and their 
daughter, Mackinzie Elizabeth Cox. Her stepchildren are Myrtle Wiggins, Teresa Moore, Joyce 
Blake, and Donnie Moore, all of Andrews, SC. Her sisters are Mary Charles Mallery, of Little 
River, SC, Fronnie Hucks and Lydia Clardy, both of Socastee, SC, Muriel Johnson of Fayetteville, 
NC, and Jackie Chandler of Colorado. Two brothers, Hope Willard of Tabor City, NC, and Starlin 
Willard of Little River, SC. 

She was predeceased in death by her parents, her sisters Claudine Sessons, Elva Suggs, and
 Elberta Inman, and brothers, L.D. Willard, Jr., Walter Willard, Paul Willard, and Yvonne Willard.

Funeral service will be held at Lee's Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, 15, 2008, 
and visitation will be held one hour before the service. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in 
Wilmington, NC, at 3:00 P.M.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 
NC, 27103, or any Hospice or charity of your choice.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Moore, Martin Mazell 


83, of Hyattsville, Md., formerly of 711 N. Wright St., Burgaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in 
Hyattsville, Md. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, North Wright 
Street, Burgaw. Burial will be at McMillan & Moore Cemetery, Herring Chapel Road, Burgaw. 
Nixon-Lewis Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Moore, Mary 


of Long, S.C., formerly of Sunset Beach, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Conway Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/16/2008 

Moore, Mary Alice 


64, of 900 Pint Circle Road, Longs, SC, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Conway Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ocean View Missionary Baptist Association Center, 
Sunset Beach. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Sunset Beach. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 


Moore-Smith, Vernell 


61, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Mariner Health of Wilmington. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Friday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Smith Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 



Morton, Kimora Ayoki 


infant daughter of Craig and LeFreya Morton of 4302 McClelland Drive, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 902 S. Fifth St. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 


Mosca, Edith Maybury Vickery 


82, of Highlands Glen Drive, Shallotte, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at home. A graveside service 
will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Brunswick Memorial Gardens.Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, 
Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Muery Jr., Louis John* 


LOUIS JOHN MUERY JR.

ROSEBORO -- Louis John Muery, Jr., 89, formerly of Topsail Beach, NC, died on Tuesday, 
November 11, 2008, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A visitation will be held 
from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Burial 
will be held on January 8, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. 
A memorial service will be held at Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, Topsail Beach, at a 
later date.

Capt. Muery, born in Harris County, Houston, Texas, was the son of the late Louis John 
Muery, Sr., and Lola Wilburn Muery. He served his country 32 years as a US Navy Pilot. 
During WWII he was assigned duty on the carriers USS Hornet and USS Boxer. Additional
 assignments included Deputy Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training and Chief of Naval Air 
Reserve Training. Among the medals he received were the Meritorious Service Medal,
 American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star 
and the National Defense Service Medal with a Bronze Star. He is preceded in death by his 
wife of 59 years, Mary Louise Ambrose Muery and his son, John Benjamin Muery.

He is survived by: two sons, Charles Muery and Robert Muery; one daughter, Linda Hasque;
 five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Duke University Memory 
and Aging Studies, or a charity of your choice.

Services are entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, in Roseboro. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 


Mulcahy, Charlie* 


CHARLIE MULCAHY

Charlie Mulcahy, 50, of Wilmington died Saturday November 15, 2008.

Charlie was employed at General Electric as an inspector for the Air Craft Division.

Surviving are his wife Kim Mulcahy; daughters Lura Danielle Mulcahy, Kendra L. Mulcahy and 
Sarah Michelle Mulcahy all of Wilmington; his mother Sarah Mulcahy and brother Jeffrey 
Mulcahy both of North Wilkesboro and many nieces and nephews .

Memorials may be directed to Life Point Church 3600 S. College Road STE-E354 Wilmington,
 NC 28412; or your favorite charity.

Charlie's request of cremation will be honored, and services will be announced at a later date. 
The family will receive friends at his home.
 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28401. 
910.791.9099 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/16/2008 




Mullinix, Elsie Marston* 


ELSIE MARSTON MULLINIX

Elsie Marston Mullinix of Wilmington, NC died Saturday, November 15th at home. 

She taught English for many years at New Hanover High School. She loved hearing from her 
students who chose writing as their career and others who were touched by her teaching 
skills and sweet smile. One of her greatest pleasures was hearing the arrival of her great 
grandson William L. Mullinix, III born October 16, 2008 and special times spent with Tucker 
Jane Mullinix, her great granddaughter. 

She was mother to William (Bill) L. Mullinix, deceased. Surviving are daughters Carol M. 
Mullinix of Wilmington, NC,; Nancy M. Smits, Clemmons, NC; and Sandra M. Parrott, 
Morganton, GA,; her nephew Dr. E. Marston Rascue (Anita), Atlanta, GA, cousin Richard 
H. Marston (Joan), Wilmington, NC. Beloved grandchildren Will Mullinix (Emily), Charlotte, 
NC, Evan Mullinix (Erin), Cary, NC, Angie Smits-Clegg (Russ), Greensboro, NC, Susan 
Smits, New Orleans, LA, Todd Parrott (Cindy), Duluth, GA and Jennifer Immel (Bill), 
Savannah, GA. 

A family celebration of Elsie's life will be held at a later date in Charlotte, NC. 

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 11/23/2008 



Munns, Murry Walter* 


MURRY WALTER MUNNS

Murry Walter Munns, 91, of Wilmington, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, November 
11, 2008.

He was born in Cameron, NC, June 18, 1917, to the late Walter and Mattie Butler Munns.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Wilbur and William; sister, 
Elizabeth; and granddaughter, Mischelle.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Sara Alice Willis Munns; daughter Marilyn 
Adams and husband Roy of New London, NC; son Ray Munns and wife Ann of Burlington, 
NC; daughter Kathy Jenkins of Wilmington, NC; and daughter Alice Gibbs and husband Smith 
of Marion, NC; eleven grandchildren, Alice Deaton, Mary Bair, Ernie Johnson, Brian Johnson, 
Michael Johnson, Tricia Higdon, Joy Munns, Lisa Sharir, Anne Jenkins, Sara Gibbs and K
atherine Gibbs; sisters Floy Farmer and Cecie Tomlinson; brother Buck Munns; and eight 
great-grandchildren.

Murry was a devoted church member, most notably at First Baptist Church in New Bern, NC 
and Calvary Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School 
teacher and director, nursery worker and director, and participated in many various areas of 
Christian service.

He was an avid gardener and fisherman, and he loved his family, his country, traveling, 
working on projects in his shop, hunting and the Atlanta Braves. He was a printer by trade 
and worked many years at Owen G. Dunn Printing Co. in New Bern, NC and Jackson & Bell 
Printing Co. in Wilmington, NC.

His funeral service and burial took place Friday, November 14 at Amity Christian Church in 
Pamlico County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his memory to 
Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1700, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633; 
or www.alz.org. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Murfree, Glenn Patrick 


39, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Oxford. The funeral will be at noon Dec. 2 at Betts & 
Son Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial will be at Murfree Family Cemetery, Warsaw. Rose Hill 
Funeral Home, Rose Hill. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Murphy, Amiracle Jemia 


infant daughter of Jannifer and Cicero Murphy, of 620 Cory Lane, NE, Leland, died Monday, Nov. 
10, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 
Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave., Wilmington. Burial will be at 
Calvary Memorial Cemetery, Wilmington. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Murphy, Georgia 


71, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at 121 
New Bern Ave. Wilmington Burialand Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 


Murray, Catheryne Merritt* 


CATHERYNE MERRITT MURRAY WOODCOCK

Catheryne Merritt Murray Woodcock went to be with Jesus after a lengthy illness on November 
23, 2008. She was preceded in death by parents Ernest and Lillie Merritt; spouse Ed Murray; 
siblings Jewell Jackson, Ruby Hines, Lillie Mae Brown, E.C. Merritt, and Dot McCallum. Her 
surviving relatives include sister Billie Gore; children Tim Murray, Mike Murray, Sherry 
Hillenbrand and husband Chuck, Sandy Clough and husband Bill, Darlene Totten and husband 
Larry. Ten loving grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive her.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith, 
Oleander Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment 
will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Prospect Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers honorariums may be sent to Living Water Ministries Building Fund, 141 Middle 
Sound Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 

 

Nealy, Lynwood 


62, of First Baptist Home, 40 Marin Drive, Apt. 1, Lumberton, formerly of Orrum, died Saturday,
 Nov. 15, 2008, at Duke Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Friday at First Orrum Baptist 
Church, Orrum. Burial will be at Meadow Brooks, Lumberton. S&L Funeral Home, Fair Bluff. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/20/2008 



Neville, Edward Morgan 


died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Andrews 
Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 


Newkirk, Wilma 


of 1311 Stanley St., died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Atlanta. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at St. Phillip AME Church. Burial will be at Johnson Chapel Cemetery, Leland. John 
H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 


Newton, Sam* 


SAM NEWTON

BOILING SPRING LAKES -- Samuel "Sam" Pinner Newton, age 72, passed away November 13, 
2008. Sam has left his Earthly home to go fishing and shrimping in God's ocean. 

Samuel was born and raised in Southport, NC, and was a 1954 graduate of Southport High School. 
Following high school he entered the US Navy. Mr. Newton retired from Inland Steel in 1986. 
Following retirement, he returned to his home town of Southport, where he was active in the 
American Legion, and was a volunteer for ten years of the Long Beach Volunteer Rescue 
Squad, serving three years as Chief. He was also a member of the Long Bay Artificial Reef 
Association, and was also a Mate on the fishing charter boat, Navaho, with his buddy Cleon 
Miller. 

He was preceded in death by his father Alfred Newton and mother Mariam Aldridge; his 
step-father William Aldridge; a brother Alfred Laverne Newton; and a sister Iris Hardee.

Surviving are his wife Clotilde "Cookie" Newton; a son Frank Newton and wife Michelle; a 
daughter Cristy Franks and husband Chris; two granddaughters, Lindsay Moyer and Ashley 
Cardin; a grandson Sam I. Newton; three great-grandchildren, Evan Moyer and twins Alexis 
and Allison Moyer, and several wonderful nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday November 17, 2008 at Peacock-Newnam 
& White Funeral Home in Southport. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/15/2008 

 



Newton, Samuel Pinner "Sam" 


72, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. A memorial service will be at 6:30 
p.m. Monday at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Nickelson, Elkanie "L.K." 


68, of Washington, formerly of Magnolia, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Doctor's Community 
Hospital, Lanham, Md. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 472 
Wells Town Road, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Little Mission Cemetery, Magnolia. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 


Nickens, Elfriede 


77, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre. A 
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Spring Lake. 
Adcock Funeral Home, Spring Lake. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 


Nicklin, George D.* 


GEORGE D. NICKLIN

George D. Nicklin, 92, of Wilmington, NC, died November 3, 2008, at Britthaven of Wrightsville 
Beach, NC.

He was born on March 14, 1916, in Franklin, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 
fifty-seven years, Charlotte B. Nicklin, and a son, George D. Nicklin, II (Nick).

Mr. Nicklin graduated from Penn State University in 1937 with a degree in Chemical 
Engineering. He worked for Wright Chemical Corp., Chicago, IL, where he specialized in 
treating boilers up and down the East Coast. He also worked in real estate with Mildred 
Harris. Mr. Nicklin was a member of First Baptist Church of Wilmington for thirty-two years 
where he was a deacon and past president of the Smith Bible Class. He was a member of 
American 1st of Chemical Engineers, member of Myrtle Lodge of Oil City, PA, and an advisor 
for DeMolay of Greenville, PA. He had been ill for the past two years.

He is with his wife, son, and parents now. Rest in peace Dad.

He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ann Nicklin of the home; his grandson, Shawn D. 
Nicklin and wife Debbie, great-grandchildren, Taylor J. Nicklin and Alexandria Nicole Nicklin 
of Accident, MD, granddaughter Aimee Babu of Charlotte, NC, granddaughter Jamie B. Cicali 
and husband Marc of Charlotte, NC, and PreKash Babu of Raleigh, NC.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Wilmington or 
to the Baptist Children's Home or the local animal shelter. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/6/2008 




Niemeyer, William 


83, of Richlands, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. 
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside 
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Batchelor Cemetery, Backswamp. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 




Norris, Virginia Dell 


91, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Arrangements 
by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Olson, Naomi Lapp* 


NAOMI LAPP OLSON

Born in January, 1924, to Peter and Juliana Kutska Lapp in Zap, ND, Naomi died on October 
29, 2008. She married Raymond Lee Olson in Bismarck, ND, on February 18, 1947. Naomi 
was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and son, Dennis, in 1985; her parents, brothers 
Walter Frank Lapp and Peter Bernhard Lapp, sister Rose Lapp Saul, grandson Rodney Lee 
Truog and 3 great granddaughters. Survivors include daughter Marie (Leonard) Spencer, formerly 
of Wilmington, NC, their children, Paula M. Spencer, Sandra Malloy, Audrey James, Angenora 
Smith, Durwood Spencer and Brenda Benitez, their ten grandchildren and eleven 
great-grandchildren; son Raymond (J.R.) Olson of Jesup, IA; daughter Julie (Ronald) Truog of 
Oelwein, IA; daughter Dorothy (Larry) Thompson of Jesup, IA, their children, Benjamin Thompson 
and Beth Anne Zelle, and three grandchildren; son Kenneth (Therese) Olson of Jesup, IA, and 
their children, Eric Olson, Andrea Anhalt, and Katherine Olson, and three grandchildren. Other 
survivors include sisters Leah Benz of Bismarck and Lora Saul of Muscatine, IA; brothers Oscar 
(Betty) Lapp of Bismarck and Richard Lapp of Pendleton, OR; numerous beloved nieces and 
nephews, and "daughter by grace" Gail Marie Older Jones of Waterloo, IA. Funeral services were 
held at the American Lutheran Church in Jesup, IA, with burial at the Cedar Crest Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lutheran Church Elevator Fund.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Overbeck, Eugenia Harriss Harlan* 


EUGENIA HARRISS HARLAN OVERBECK

Eugenia Harriss Harlan Overbeck, 92 of Wilmington, NC died November 10, 2008, at Cornelia 
Nixon Davis Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Overbeck was born on February 3, 1916, in Wilmington, the daughter of Howard Harlan and 
Eugenia Harriss Harlan. She lived most of her life in Fayetteville, NC with her husband of 66 years, 
Charles Edward Overbeck, Sr. who predeceased her.

Surviving are three children, Gene Overbeck Britt, Dorothy Overbeck Guggenheimer and husband 
Max, Charles Edward Overbeck, Jr. and wife Debra; eight grandchildren, Charles Leslie Britt III, 
Dr. Eugenia Quackenbush and husband Michael, Charles Edward Britt and wife Rosemary, 
Dorothy Guggenheimer Bridger and husband Dickson, Max Guggenheimer III and wife Jessica, 
John Capron Guggenheimer and wife Maggie, Charles Overbeck III and Sondra (Sissy) Overbeck; 
and five great-grandchildren, Jessica Marie Britt, Dickson Butler Bridger, Jr., Michael Ward Bridger, 
John Capron Guggenheimer, Jr. and June Margaret Guggenheimer. She is also survived by a 
beloved sister Mary Harlan Batten; two nieces and a nephew.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 PM at Lafayette Memorial 
Gardens in Fayetteville, NC, with The Rev. Dr. Randal L. Bremer officiating.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Cornelia Nixon Davis Healthcare 
Center for their loving care and acts of kindness.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Davis Health Care, 1011 Porter's Neck Road, Wilmington, 
NC 28411.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/12/2008 



Page, Haywood Murphy* 


HAYWOOD MURPHY PAGE

Haywood Murphy Page, 80, passed away at his home on the morning of November 23, 2008, after a 
long period of declining health and esophageal cancer. 

He was born May 30, 1928, in Pender County and resided there on the family farm for all of his life 
other than from 1944-1948 while he attended college and received his degree from N.C State University, 
from 1948-1951 when he worked for the Federal Government, and from 1951-1953 while he served his 
country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. 

By trade he was a farmer and rural letter carrier and was active over the years receiving many 
accolades including Distinguished Service Award in Pender County and Outstanding Young Farmer
 in Pender County. In addition he served on the Long Creek Grady School Advisory Board, was active
 in the Burgaw Jaycees, and in many other local service related activities for the betterment of Pender
 County over the years. Most importantly, he was a beloved husband and great father and grandfather, 
living his life as a witness for Christ in his everyday word and deed.

Haywood was a member of Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church where he was active in the 
choir until his sickness and for many years served as Sunday School Superintendent and Treasurer. 
He served his church in many other capacities as a lifelong member at Herring's Chapel United 
Methodist Church and a devoted servant of God.

Haywood was preceded in his death by his parents, Albert Haywood and Eva Cerita Pridgen Page; 
sisters Thelma P. Ourt and Louise P. Anderson and grandson, Luke Hanson Page. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Annette McLawhorn Page of the home, his children, Blany 
Page of Wilmington, Ramona Page Jenner and husband, Tom, of Raleigh and Albert Page and wife, 
Elizabeth, of Cary; sister Elizabeth P. Holly of Burgaw; grandchildren, Jonathan Page, Greg Jenner,
 Thomas Page, Andrew Page, and Anna Grace Page and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at 
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Rick Russell presiding and Mr. David
 DeVane assisting.

Burial will follow in the Page Family Cemetery on Page Road. 

The family will receive friends at Quinn McGowen funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 
November 24, 2008.

Pallbearers will be Donald Caison, Jimmy Casteen, Terry Herring, Jennings Humphrey, Fredrick 
Ourt, and Robert Ourt.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Gerganous, J.C. Pridgen, Sam Rivenbark, Marvin Moss, Rodney 
Garner, Charles Highsmith, Doug Lukens, Jimmy Rogers, Lowell Mercer, and David DeVane.

Haywood's family appreciates the professional and compassionate care from all of his doctors and 
their staffs that gave Haywood special attention over the past four years. Special thank you to Dr. 
Marsha Fretwell, Dr. Charles Schleupner, Dr. Tom Clancy, Dr. John Parker, and Dr. John Anagnost.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church, C/O 
Mr. Buddy Gerganous, 4245 NC Highway 133, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 



Parham, Ronald M.* 


RONALD M. PARHAM

Ronald M. Parham, 55, of Wilmington, passed away November 8, 2008. 

He was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Grace Parham and a brother Billy Parham. 

Ronnie is survived by 3 brothers, his twin Donald D. Parham, Herbert Earnest Parham, and Harry Lee 
Parham. 

He was an accomplished musician and an engineer by trade. 

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S 17th Street, Wilmington, 
NC 28401.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/10/2008 


Paris, Annie Juanita 


of 321 Main St., Navassa, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Calvary AME Church, Navassa. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. 
Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Parker, James Anthony 


51, of 876 N. Front St., Warsaw, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Tuesday at Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be at Martin Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 



Parrish, Gertrude* 


GERTRUDE PARRISH

It Was An Honor And A Privilege To Know Her

Gertrude Parrish, 89 year old resident of Hampstead, N. C., died November 5, 2008, at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N. C.

She would never consider herself a saint, but those who knew her and have been blessed by her 
genuine love, compassion and kindness, would say indeed she was a true saint of God. She lived 
everyday praying for others and putting God first in her life. She always took time to laugh. Whether 
it was dressing up in a costume or rolling someone with a rolling pin after eating too much of her 
good cookin', she always had a sense of humor. She celebrated life in every way.

She touched many children's lives with her love and cared for them in her Colwell Day Nursery, 
that was her passion for 23 years. It was their home away from home, and they were treated like 
one of her own.

Her husband, Vernon Parrish and her son, Levi Parrish, precede her in death.

She is survived by her son, Bruce Parrish and his wife, Lee Ann Parrish of Sacramento, CA; her 
daughter, Rachel Gaines and her husband George of Hampstead, N. C.; four grandchildren, 
Amanda Hassell, Kevin Cook, Andrew Parrish and his wife Carrie, Terri Winter and her husband 
Jeff; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Erika Winter, four brothers and two sisters and many 
well loved nieces and nephews.

A very special friend, Mr. Norman Weiss, was very dear to her along with countless other friends.

She was a proud member of the First Wesleyan Church since 1942, where she held many positions
 and was a faithful servant.

Pallbearers are nephews: Graylin Dixon, Daniel Dixon, Steve Dixon, Kenneth McLamb, Sammy 
McLamb, J.D. Register.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 9th at the Oleander Chapel of Coble Ward Smith
 Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at 
Seagate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to First Wesleyan 
Church, 336 Brenda Drive, Wilmington, N. C., 28409, the    American Cancer Society of Pender 
County Relay for Life, c/o Hampstead Barber Shop Team, 314 Hughes Road, Hampstead, N.C., 
28443.Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.MeM.com
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Parrish, Nettie Gertrude 


89, of Hampstead, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Burial will be at Seagate 
Cemetery, Wilmington. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Perdue Sr., Donald Richard* 


DONALD RICHARD PERDUE SR.

Donald Richard Perdue Sr., 74, of Leland, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 
Brunswick Cove Nursing Center. 

He is survived by his son, Donald Perdue Jr. and wife Regina; two daughters, Donna Wilson and 
husband Darius and Kay Dimarco; six grandchildren, Christopher Wilson, Alyssa Wilson, Sarah 
Perdue, Eric Dimarco, Heather Dimarco and Gayle Dimarco; one great-grandchild Gabrielle Rector 
and a special mention to his Sister in the Lord, Ms. Judy. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10 am at Faith Baptist 
Church, 1913 Parker Trail, Leland. 

Donald was a living testament of his faith through his musical ministry, love for others, and sweet 
caring nature. He was always lifting God's word until his last breathe. He will be truly missed by 
all in body; though his spirit will remain.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/27/2008 

 

Peterson, Grady 


of 20799 N.C. 53 East, Kelly, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church, Kelly. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/25/2008 




Phillips, Jerry Ayers* 


JERRY AYERS PHILLIPS

Jerry Ayers Phillips, age 75, died November 10, 2008, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Ayers Phillips and Norman Lee Phillips, Sr.,
 and two brothers, Joseph Rudolph Phillips and William Henry Phillips. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rebecca (Becky); a brother, Norman Lee Phillips, Jr., 
six nieces and nephews and two great nieces.

Jerry was born in Chickapea, GA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and 
graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology. He did graduate work at Newark college of 
Engineering.

Jerry had a 35 year career with Western Electric, AT&T/Lucent, working in Burlington, NC; 
Whippany, NJ; Greensboro, NC; and Richmond, VA, prior to retiring in Wilmington, NC.

Visitation will be from 4-6pm at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel, on Thursday, November 
13. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am, Friday, November 14, at his church, Wrightsville 
United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Building Fund at Wrightsville United 
Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Dr.,Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
2222 S. 17th St. Wilmington, NC 28401
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/12/2008 



Poisson, David 


died in Wilmington. Services will be held in Mass.Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Pope, Johnnie 


88, of 5740 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Britthaven of North 
Chase. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace. Burial will be at 
Magnolia Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Pope, Margaret* 


MARGARET POPE

MAGNOLIA -- Margaret Simpson Pope, 84, of Bleecker Street, Magnolia, died Monday, November 
24, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville.

She was born in Stokesdale, on July 21, 1924, the daughter of Julins Simpson and Prudie 
Carruthers Simpson.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harold Melvin Pope, Sr. of Magnolia; a son, Harold 
Melvin "Harry" Pope, Jr. of Magnolia; a granddaughter, Beth Miller and husband, Kurt Miller; two 
great-grandchildren, Caitlin Miller and Phillip Miller of Garner; a sister-in-law, Daphne Pope Jones 
of New Bern.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pope was preceded in death by sister, Burneda Pearman.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Visitation at other time will 
be held at the home of Harry Pope, 499 Brooks Quinn Road, Magnolia. A funeral service will be 
held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Community Funeral Home Chapel, 
Warsaw, conducted by Rev. J.B. Helms, Jr. Burial will follow the service in Devotional Gardens.

Margaret was a member of Magnolia Ambulance Squad when it was chartered May 1968. She
 was a charter member of the Magnolia Woman's Civic Club. She worked as a secretary for Dr. 
Corbett L. Quinn for over thirty years. Recently she was involved in knitting prayer shawls for 
shut-ins and people in the military.

Margaret was a member of Stokesdale United Methodist Church in Stokesdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 
8305 Loyola Drive, P.0. Box 38, Stokesdale, NC 27357.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Powell, George Edward 


49, of 1875 Millie-Christine Road, Whiteville, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Powlas, Daphne Walton* 


DAPHNE WALTON POWLAS

WILMINGTON -- Daphne Walton Powlas, 78, of Wilmington passed away November 25, 2008. 
Daphne was born in Southport in 1930 to Rev. R. M. Walton and Geneva Hickman Walton. 

Daphne is survived by her mother, Geneva Walton; husband of 56 years, Charles L. (Bunky) 
Powlas, Sr.; daughter, Charlotte Barnhill and husband, Neil; sons, Charles Powlas, Jr. and wife, 
Debbie, Neil Powlas and wife, Sandra, Mike Powlas and wife, Kim, and Glenn Powlas; 
grandchildren, Alisha, Amanda, Tiffany, Andy, Preston, Melissa, Felicia, Hope and Mike, Jr.;
 four great-grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Mintz and Dee Dee Poss and many nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her father, Rev. R. M. Walton and sister Betty Lou Robinson.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday in Seagate Baptist Church where she 
served in the church nursery for many years. Rev. Dondi Pace will officiate. Assisting with the 
service are pallbearers, Charles Powlas, Jr, Neil Powlas, Mike Powlas and Glenn Powlas. 
Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday from 
7 until 8 PM at Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Pragel, William Edward 


79, of Field Planters Circle, Carolina Shores, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Brunswick Cove 
Living Center. Arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/5/2008 





Prevatte Sr., Gregory Keith 


52, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Monday at 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Price, Mary Teachey 


84, of 4002 S. N.C. 41, Wallace, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Golden Care Rest Home. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Memorial Park. Padgett Funeral Home and Cremation 
Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Proctor, Aubrey Milton*
AUBREY MILTON PROCTOR

Aubrey Milton Proctor, 80, passed away November 26, 2008, at New Hanover Regional in 
Wilmington. 

He was born April 21, 1928, in Wilson County. He was the son of the late William and Laura 
lee Proctor. 

Aubrey was a member of Arlington Baptist Church in Rocky Mount for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Proctor; brother, Lloyd Proctor; and sister, 
Adelyn Barkley. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Pam Hutsell and husband Michael of Wilmington; 
brothers, Marcus Proctor of Rocky Mount, and Warren Proctor of Abington, VA; one 
brother-in-law Robert Faithful of Chicago, Ill.; and grandchildren, Olivia, Walt, and Ben.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Johnson 
Funerals and Cremations on English Road.

Funeral service will follow at 2 pm in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Bill Tomlinson officiating.
 Interment will immediately follow at Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mount.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, 
Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/28/2008



Proctor Sr., Fred Lee* 


FRED LEE PROCTOR SR.

Fred Lee Proctor, Sr. died peacefully on Friday at Moses Cone Hospital. His death marked the 
passing of one of the early leaders of the textile industry.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 9, 2008 at W. Market Street 
United Methodist Church.

Mr. Proctor foresaw the migration of the production of textile raw materials and soft goods 
manufacturing from the Northeast to the South, the importance of new products based upon 
synthetic materials and the replacement of low-wage jobs in poor conditions to high 
productivity men and women managing machines which increased output, improved quality 
and reduced prices.

Fred Proctor was born in Tampa, FL to Charles Wesley Proctor and Etna Hagin Proctor, and 
grew up on Okeechobee, FL. After finishing high school, he worked in Okeechobee before 
moving to North Carolina in 1934. He returned to Florida briefly in 1937 to marry his childhood 
sweetheart, Myrtle Raulerson Proctor, and brought her to North Carolina.

Beginning his textile career in McCrary Hosiery Mill in Asheboro as an hourly worker, Mr. 
Proctor steadily advanced there, and later in Burlington Industries during World War II. In 1943, 
he bought eight warp knitting machines and co-founded Guilford Mills in the rear of James 
Hornaday's feed store on South Elm Street in Greensboro. In 1946, he sold his interest in that 
business and went to work for Madison Throwing Co. Shortly thereafter, he and other investors 
founded Hatteras Yacht Co. In 1962, Mr. Proctor and Joe Hamilton founded what later became 
Texfi Industries. While at Texfi, Mr. Proctor recognized the potential for covered elastic yarns in 
ladies hosiery and sports garments and funded Spanco Industries, Inc. which became one of the 
two largest producers in the world.

In all, Mr. Proctor founded three companies which were listed on the New York Stock Exchange, 
and, in addition, was involved in home construction, venture capital and hedge funds. By one count, 
he created over 7500 jobs which supported nearly 30,000 people.

Throughout his life Fred Proctor always proclaimed that, when one plows a field and harvests crops,
 he has an obligation to fertilize the ground. As a result, his charitable causes were numerous. 
He and Mrs. Proctor donated the proctor School of Business at Greensboro College, where he
 received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities; he established the Proctor Scholarship at Duke 
Divinity School and, most recently, a graduate Scholarship at Duke University. He and Mrs. 
Proctor were also benefactors of the Guilford Day School, the Greensboro Day School and the 
Greensboro Foundation. They were faithful members and strong supporters of the West Market 
Street United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Mr. Proctor was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle. He is survived by his children Charles 
Wesley and wife Judy of Aspen, Colorado; Fred, Jr. and wife Cindy of Greensboro; and Julie 
Proctor Lemley and husband Curt of Mooresville, North Carolina; his half brother Connie Simmons 
and wife Barbara of Inverness, Florida. Also surviving are six grandson and one granddaughter: 
Wes Proctor, Jr. and wife Natalie of Denver, Colorado; John Proctor and wife Corinna of Raleigh; 
Fred Lee Proctor, III of Greensboro; Charles Proctor of Wilmington, North Carolina; Betts Powell 
of Atlanta Julian Powell of Mooresville, North Carolina; and Annie Proctor of Greensboro; two 
great granddaughters, Toni and Isabelle of Denver, Colorado.

The family wishes to thank Dee Bryant and all of the loving caregivers for their dedication and 
loyalty.

The family will visit with friends at his home 7-9 PM Saturday, 940 Country Club Dr.

Memorials may be made to W. Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., 
Greensboro, and NC 27401; or to Greensboro College, 1000 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 
27401.

Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Funeral Home is assisting the family. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Randall, Esther G. 


of 47A E. Pine St., Long Beach, N.Y., died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the Komanoff Center, 
Long Beach, N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 

 

Ray, Melvin Thomas "Tom"* 


MELVIN THOMAS "TOM" RAY

MARCH 5, 1938 - NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Melvin T."Tom" Ray, 70, of Whiteville, passed peacefully at Columbus Region Healthcare System 
on November 4, 2008. 

He was born in Tabor City, N.C., on March 5, 1938, the son of Francis Lenora Ray and the late 
Edison H. Ray. 

Tom attended Wilmington College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina 
University at Greenville, N.C., in 1961. Early in his career he taught school at Southport. In 1964, 
he moved his family to Whiteville where he went to work for the state of North Carolina with the 
division of Motor Vehicles and sold insurance, part-time, for Columbus County Farm Bureau. He 
retired from the state in 1992 and continued full- time with the insurance company until December
 2007. 

He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. His Christian
 faith guided him to be a solid influence to his family and all who knew him. 

Tom was a member of First Baptist Church Whiteville. He was born into the family of Christ in 
1965 and has served Him diligently. He has served as Deacon, Adult Sunday School teacher, 
Sunday School Director and chaired many committees as he was needed. His joy came from 
serving others. 

He was a faithful member of Whiteville Lions Club where he served as President. He was involved 
in the planning of our first "Relay for Life" cancer fundraiser and continued to sponsor it with a 
team for ten years. He supported and served on committees for all of the local Billy Graham 
Crusades. He always volunteered to help with any cause for humanity. 

Tom is survived by Hilda King Ray, his wife of 46 years, two daughters, Katrina Ray Jones and 
husband John of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Grayanna Ray Young and husband Trent and one son, 
Mel Ray and wife Shannon of Whiteville. In addition he was blessed with four dear grandchildren, 
Carmin, Bryanna, Pierson and Jillian. 

Additional survivors are three brothers and their wives, Tony and Janice, Ed and Jeanette, Glen 
and Rebecca, all of Old Dock; three sisters; Miriam and husband James of Old Dock, Marjorie 
and husband Ronnie of League City, Texas, and Francis Livingston of Loris, S.C. 

His Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, Friday, November 7th at 11 :00 a.m. 
Attending ministers will be Dr. L.D. Kimrey and Rev. Charles Bullock. Burial will follow in the 
Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends at Peacock Funeral Home Thursday, November 6th from 5:30 till 8:30
p.m 

Pallbearers will be Paul Hardee, Jerry Adams, Everett Lanier, Bobby Ezzell, Sylvan Tedder and Lee C
room. 

The family would like to thank all of the many friends and loved ones for their prayers, cards, gifts 
of food and flowers over the past five months. Your kindness and friendship has blessed us all. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Whiteville Lions Club 110 Hemlock Drive, 
Whiteville, N.C. 28472 who support the visually impaired; Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 206 Warrior 
Trail Road, Whiteville, N.C. 28472; and The Children's Playground Fund at First Baptist Church, 
412 N. Madison St., Whiteville, N.C. 28472. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/6/2008 



Reaves, Alvin Leo 


of Selma, Ala., formerly of Bolivia, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Selma. The funeral will be at 11 
a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bolivia. Burial will be at Reaves Family 
Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Rehder, Jane Tiede* 


JANE TIEDE REHDER

Mrs. Jane Tiede Rehder of Wilmington, NC died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Davis Health 
Care Center where she had been a resident for the past seven months. She was born on June 
11, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri and was the daughter of the late John G. and Ada Urmey Tiede. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stewart Rehder. 

Mrs. Rehder was a devoted community volunteer with the Cape Fear Chapter of the American 
Red Cross and was a former member of the Junior League of Wilmington. She worked as a 
bank teller in the Wilmington area before her retirement. 

During their long and loving marriage Jane and Billy delighted in Dixieland jazz and were a joy 
to watch on the dance floor. Jane was an avid fan of Carolina basketball, enjoyed a good game 
of bridge, and was known for her sparkling blue eyes. 

Surviving are two cousins, Mrs. Jack Sieber (Peggy) of St. Louis, MO and Mrs. Leonard Bagby
 (Nancy) of Why, Arizona. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, George Stanley Rehder, 
Sr., nieces Julie and Kristin Rehder, and nephews Stanley Rehder, Jr., Perrin Quarles, Robert 
Rehder and the Rev. Henry Rehder, Jr. She is also mourned by her friends at Lakeshore
 Commons, her previous residence.

The family wishes to thank the extraordinary health care providers, rehabilitation staff and support 
team of Davis Health Care Center for their kindness and dedication to Jane. Special recognition 
is given to the Certified Nursing Assistants and nurses on the West Wing for their compassionate 
care.

Graveside services will be held at Oakdale Cemetery on Saturday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m., 
officiated by the Rev. Henry Rehder, Jr.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12 North 6th Street, 
Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the Davis Health Care Center's Legacy Fund, 1011 Porters Neck 
Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Rhymer, Dorothy Octavia* 


DOROTHY OCTAVIA RHYMER

Dorothy Octavia Rhymer of Carolina Beach, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at home.

She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and Dan Herman; her grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren, Jonathan Hall of CA, Nichole and AC Drayton and Alexia Drayton of 
Leland (LA east and west).

Dorothy was a Toe Dancer and a Rockette in New York for many years where her ashes will be 
spread on her birthday, June 5. She is now dancing with the Angels.

In lieu of flowers, (please) memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 South 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401. (Thank you).

Special thank you is extended to Patty Young, Jane Dugan, and Cindy Scott of Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice, and my Angel who helped mom coming home, Becky Nemeth!

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2008, at Kure Memorial 
Lutheran Church. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/16/2008 



Ridgeway, Bobbie A. 


90, of Southport, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. The service will be in Danville, Va. Peacock-Newnam 
& White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Riggins, Louise 


82, of Tabor City, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bristol 
Creek Baptist Church, Dothan Community, Tabor City. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Westside 
Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Riveroll, Elizabeth R.* 


ELIZABETH R. RIVEROLL

Elizabeth R. Riveroll, 66, of Wilmington passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 following a 
heroic and courageous 12 year battle with breast cancer.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 9, 1942 to the late Anthony Raia and Kathleen Murphy 
Raia. She was the widow of John S. Riveroll.

Elizabeth was a resident at Porters Neck for 10 years after re-locating from Bethlehem PA. She was 
a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hampstead. Elizabeth enjoyed playing golf, needlepoint, 
and reading.

Surviving are her children, Stephanine M. Ruggiero and husband Richard of Redding, CT; Kevin J. 
Riveroll and wife Kimberly of Greenwich, CT; and Kristen R. Stewart and husband Brian of Whitehall, 
PA. Grandchildren, Emma K. Ruggiero, John R. Ruggiero, Alessandra M. Ruggiero. A sister, Carol
 R. McTigue of Wilmington, NC and a brother Brian K. Raia of Ellsworth, ME. 

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 107 Deerfield Rd., Hampstead, 
NC by the Rev. Pamela Stringer on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 am.

A luncheon will follow the service. A private burial ceremony for the family will be in NY next to her 
husband.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to    Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 
www.komen.org or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Wilmington, NC.

A special thank you to all of her doctors and the staff at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and 
LifeCareCenter. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 


Robbins, Eleanor 


of 2641 Cedar Hill Road, Leland, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at noon 
Tuesday at Summerville AME Zion Church, Leland. Burial will be at Summerville Church Cemetery, 
Leland. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/2/2008 


Robinson, Carolyn F. 


52, of 732 G Shaw Road, Ivanhoe, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Royal Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will 
be at Robinson family cemetery, Ivanhoe. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Rogers, Patricia Ann 


67, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Myrtle 
Green Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 



Rose, Wallace N. 


30, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville. The funeral and burial 
will be in Philadelphia, Pa. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Rossman, Alma 


80, of Southport, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Ocean Trail Convalescent Center. Arrangements by 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Supply. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Rovnak, Miriam Louise* 


MISS MIRIAM LOUISE ROVNAK

SEVEN LAKES, NC -- Miss Miriam Louise Rovnak, age 80, passed Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 
her residence in Seven Lakes, NC. Miss Rovnak was born October 13, 1928, to the late Charles 
Collier and Rose Snyder Collier in McKeesport, PA.

A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of The Americus Church in Candor, NC; on Friday 
November 21, 2008, at 11:00AM with Father Ricardo Sanchez officiating. Burial will be at a later 
date.

Miss. Rovnak enjoyed weekly games of Mah Jong with her friends. She retired to the Seven Lakes 
area with her husband of forty eight years John Leroy Rovnak to enjoy the game of golf. Since her 
husbands passing eleven years ago, she has built close friendships with several of her Seven Lakes
 neighbors. 

Miss. Rovnak is survived by a son John Alan Rovnak and wife Cynthia of Burgaw, NC; Grandchildren
 Jessica Rovnak-Smith of Charleston, SC; Melissa Rovnak of Wilmington, NC; Jennifer Rovnak of 
Canton OH; Jillian Rovnak of Canton, OH; and a great grandchild Hadley Anglin Smith.

She was predeceased by a son Scott Michael Rovnak.
 
Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes is serving the family. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Royal, Marie Swan* 


MARIE SWAN ROYAL

SOUTHPORT, NC -- Marie Swan Royal, 82, of Southport, passed away on November 19, at Dosher 
Nursing Center. She was born in Southport on November 19, 1926, to Charles Henry Swan and Ella 
Lee Russ Swan, and was predeceased by her husband, Ed Royal.

Mrs. Royal was a retired U.S. Postmaster with thirty years of service. She was a member of Trinity 
United Methodist Church for 70 years. While at Trinity she sang in the church choir for thirty years, 
and served her Church in many other capacities. She was honored by the United Methodist Church 
with the "Lay Person of the Year Award", and has a church circle named after her. Volunteer work 
included many years of service as a Dosher Hospital Volunteer, Mrs. Royal was awarded her 2,000 
hour pin in 2002. She loved animals, cooking and travel.

Marie Royal is survived by her son Michael Royal (Kim) of Austin, Texas, a daughter Annelle Royal 
of Southport, three grandchildren (Jeremy, Ryan and Elizabeth), and 2 great-grandchildren (Karlee 
and Olivia), Two Sisters, Janice Holden (Norman) of Southport and Doris O'Daniel of Southport.

Family visitation will be Friday November 21, 2008, at Peacock, Newman and White Funeral Home 
from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Services will be conducted on Saturday November 22, 2008 at Trinity 
United Methodist Church, Southport at 1:00PM. Internment will follow at Northwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make a charitable contribution to Paws Place animal shelter. 3701 Boiling 
Spring Road, Winnabow, NC 28479

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 11/21/2008 



Ruffin, Aurelia Gibson* 


AURELIA GIBSON RUFFIN

Aurelia Gibson Ruffin, long-time resident of Wilmington, died on Friday October 31, 2008 at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer with some of her family present.

Ms. Ruffin was born in Winston-Salem on December 18th, later moved to Wilmington and founded 
a court reporting business in 1975. She retired in 2000 after a long and successful career and the 
company carries on today. 

She had a great love of football and is well known to sports fans in downtown Wilmington. 

She is survived by her sister Wanda G. Kurdian and her husband Bob, Donald F. Shaffner, Jr., 
his wife Lynne, and their children Lella and Faith; Daniel B. Shaffner; Peter Browne Ruffin, III and 
his wife Sandra Howe Ruffin; Virginia Ruffin Coats, her husband Ralph, their daughter Eliza and 
many, many surrogate children.

Services will be held on Monday, November 3 at 10 a.m. at Saint James Episcopal Church in 
Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 
Salt Lake City, UT 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 11/2/2008 



Ruman, William "Mr. Bill"* 


WILLIAM "MR. BILL" RUMAN

William "Mr. Bill" Ruman, age 83, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 at home with his family.

Mr. Ruman was born in Easton, Connecticut. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was 
self-employed most of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Alberta, "Miss Bert"; three daughters, two sons, eleven grandchildren 
and one great grandchild.

A private ceremony is planned. Memorials can be made to the Shallotte Fire Department, P.O. 
Box 2287, Shallotte, NC 28459 for their great assistance, or the Rourk Shallotte Library at 5068 
Main St., Shallotte, NC 28459, as he as was a life-long reader and especially enjoyed their large 
print collection. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Russ, Bennett Steven 


77, of Dublin, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Southeastern Hospice House, Lumberton. The funeral 
will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Allen Cemetery. Kinlaw Funeral 
Home, Elizabethtown. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/8/2008 



Russ Jr., Gladwyn "Taft"* 


GLADWYN "TAFT" RUSS, JR.

Gladwyn Taft Russ, Jr. 70, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Laurinburg, NC, April 3, 1938, son of the late Gladwyn Taft Russ, Sr. and Marion 
Broadnex Russ.

Mr. Russ served in the United States Navy as a Naval Diver. He was employed as a commercial 
electrician for over thirty years and was a member of the IBEW. Later he worked in maintainence 
with Carolina Beach State Park and the Hilton Inn in Wilmington. As a boy, he grew up in Kure 
Beach and he and his wife enjoyed visiting Kure Beach at every opportunity later in life. Mr. Russ 
enjoyed boating, fishing, shrimping, clamming, and oystering.

Surviving is his wife of almost 53 years, Peggy Register Russ; children, Taffy Russ Gause (Jim) 
of Carolina Beach, and Gladwyn Taft "GT" Russ, III, of the home; also a son-in-law, Ronald 
Simmons who was married to Susan Russ Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russ, who passed 
away in 2006; six grandchildren, April Hope Simmons (Mike), Kristi Boyd (Kenny), Ronald Lee 
Simmons, Jr., Lee Gause, Gladwyn T. "Rusty" Russ, IV, and Alisha Russ; five great-grandchildren, 
Ashley, Alexia, Brittany, Eric, and Chloe; his sister, Jean Centers (Ken) of Franklin, OH, and many 
other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hall officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park with grandchildren and family members serving as 
pallbearers.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 



Russell, Elizabeth Norris "Sue" 


47, of Riegelwood, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Love 
Ministries Church, 1444 Lanvale Road, Leland. Russell will be cremated and her family will hold a 
private service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 



Ryan, Cheryl Edgar* 


CHERYL EDGAR RYAN

Cheryl Edgar Ryan passed away Monday, November 17, 2008. 

She is survived by her husband Geoff Ryan, daughters Chayne Ryan and Faryn Hendrickson, father 
William Edgar, brother Bryan Edgar and sister Jenny Edgar. 

Memorial service will be held at Screen Gems Studios on Stage 3, at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November
 22, 2008. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cheryl Ryan Memorial Fund in person to 
any Bank of America or mailed to 20 Colonial Drive, 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 11/22/2008 

 

Sampson, William 


of 2621 Chestnut St., formerly of 1103 Shipyard Walk, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at home. The 
uneral will be at noon Wednesday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary 
Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/5/2008 


Savage, Mandy V. 


81, of Lake Waccamaw, formerly of Fair Bluff, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 
5598 Hinson's Crossroads, Fair Bluff. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 





Savage, Mary Mathis 


79, of 318 Blue Newkirk Road, Magnolia, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bethelite Baptist Church. Burial will be at Duplin Memorial Gardens. 
Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 


Sawitzki, Stephen 


90, of E. Leonard St., Southport, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Autumn Care Nursing Center, 
Wilmington. Arrangements by Peacock Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 




Schilling, Charles D. 


91 of Niblick Court, Carolina Shores, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. A memorial service will be at 11 
a.m. Monday at Calabash Presbyterian Church. Brunswick Funeral Service and Crematory, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Schmerer, Kathleen Murray* 


KATHLEEN MURRAY SCHMERER

Kathleen Murray Schmerer of Wilmington was born in White Plains, New York, on December 3, 1920, 
daughter of the late Catherine and James Murray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death 
by her husband of 66 years, George Schmerer, her sister Moira Marran, and brothers James, John, 
Michael, and Vincent.

Mrs. Schmerer was a pioneer "working mother," working in management for Montgomery Ward for 
many years and later as a Home Health Care Manager for Westchester County, NY. She loved the
 trips that she took with her beloved husband during their retirement years, particularly those that 
involved snow, beaches and the beautiful Cabot Trail of Nova Scotia.

She is survived by her daughter and son, Carol Cunningham and son-in-law Donald, and George 
Schmerer, all of Wilmington; and sister-in-law, Ita Murray of Olny, MD. She was also the proud and 
loving grandmother of five: Frank Blair, Cathy Blair, Elizabeth Barnhart, Carol Caione (husband, Jim) 
and George Schmerer (wife, Mendy) and great-grandmother of nine: Dylan, Jimmy, Brian, Kevin, 
Kimberly, Krista, Stephen, Gillian and Owen and a wonderful aunt to the large clan of Murray cousins.

The family extends special thanks to her home caregivers, Marie Ahearn, Phyllis Brown, Anne Marie 
Broderick, Agnes Dolan and Nancy Porter and to the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice, especially 
Shirley Bremmer, RN.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church on Monday, December 1 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 222 N. 17th Street, Wilmington 
NC 28401 or the Frank H. Kenan Chapel, 510 Arboretum Drive, Wilmington 28405. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 



Sessoms, Alma Ernestine* 


MRS. ALMA ERNESTINE SESSOMS

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC -- Mrs. Alma Ernestine Sessoms, 88, of Elizabethtown, NC, died Monday, 
November 24, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, Richard C. and Ava J. Sessoms and by her husband, Paul H. Sessoms.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM on Friday, November 28, 2008, at Bladen Memorial Gardens, 
Elizabethtown, with Dr. Bob Bailey officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 to
 2:00 PM at Kinlaw Funeral Home. 

Surviving Mrs. Sessoms are her daughter, Paula S. Macon and husband, Bobby, of Riegelwood; 
granddaughter, Lisa Macon of Leland; sister, Julia Day of Ludowici, Georgia; sister-in-law, Bea 
Sessoms of Monroe, GA; and special nieces, Judy and Jean Sessoms.

Family requests memorials be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, 
NC, 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Sharpe, Kay Minton* 


KAY MINTON SHARPE

MADISON -- Kay Minton Sharpe, 74, of 202 West Tidball Avenue, died Friday, November 21, 
2008, at home.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Madison United 
Methodist Church with Reverend Dan Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland 
Cemetery.

A native of Rockingham County, Kay attended Mayodan City Schools, was Valedictorian of 
her class, and a graduate of Women's College (UNC) Greensboro. She was employed at the 
Bank of Mayodan, Northwestern Bank of Madison, and for many years worked as a tobacco 
marketing recorder for the Agriculture Stabilization Board. She was a member of Madison 
United Methodist Church where she held several offices, past member and president of Madison 
Junior Service League, and member of the Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron and was 
recipient of 50 years membership pin. She served as volunteer in many areas, including Meals 
on Wheels and American Red Cross blood drive. 

Mrs. Sharpe was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas William Minton and Ercie Richardson 
Minton and a sister, Joan M. Uzzell. 

Survivors include her husband, Dean Sharpe; son, L. Rom Sharpe, of Greensboro; daughter, Lynda 
Sharpe, of Wilmington; nephew, Bill Uzzell of Fort Mills, SC; and niece, Shara J. Uzzell, of Mooresville.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Saturday, November 22 at Colonial Funeral Home 
and all other times at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr, 
Charlotte, NC 28215,    American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407, 
or Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/22/2008 


Shaw, Mrs. Lucile Veasey* 


LUCILE VEASEY SHAW

WILMINGTON -- Mrs. Lucile Veasey Shaw of Brightmore of Wilmington, 89, passed away Friday, 
October 31, 2008. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Wilmington and a former 
member of Grace Baptist Church in Durham. Mrs. Shaw graduated from Durham High School in 
1937 and was an Executive Secretary retiree from the Office of the American Tobacco Company, 
where she worked for 33 years. Mrs. Shaw is preceded in death by her husband, Coy Wilson 
Shaw Sr., and a brother, Clarence R. Veasey.

Mrs. Shaw is survived by her daughter, Betsy Shaw Purvis, and husband, Mike of Wilmington, NC; 
son, The Rev. Coy Wilson Shaw Jr. and wife, Nancy of Astoria, NY; four grandchildren, Heather K. 
Purvis of Wilmington, Daniel E. Shaw and wife, Heather; Joseph A. Shaw and wife, Brooke; and 
Elisabeth S. Rodrigues and husband, John; one great granddaughter, Lauren Shaw and one great 
grandson, Micah Shaw; two step great grandchildren; Maggie Mae and Katerina Miller all of 
Chattanooga, TN.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church in Durham with Rev. 
Burke Raper and Rev. Victor Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The 
family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2:00PM prior to the service at Grace Baptist Church. The 
family requests that flowers be omitted. Contributions may be made to the Music Ministry of Grace 
Baptist Church in Durham, or to the Music Ministry of Temple Baptist Church in Wilmington.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/2/2008 



Shepard, John J. 


83, of 216 Perkins Drive, Hampstead, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
& LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Manhollow Missionary Baptist Church, 
Hampstead, Burial will be at Edgecomb Community Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 

 

Shepard, Myia (Jennings)* 


MYIA (JENNINGS) SHEPARD

Myia (Jennings) Shepard departed this life unexpectedly on November 19, 2008. Myia was born 
on the 26th of October, 1979 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a devoted mother as well as a 
Christian and accepted Christ at an early age. She graduated from Creston High School in 1997. 
Later she served her country in the U.S. Navy for three years, and graduated from Brunswick 
Community College. She was a 29-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #59. 
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Raymond L. Shepard, three sons Xavier (10), 
Isaiah (7) and Josiah (6), brother Gabriel Jennings, brother Lemoyne Jennings, parents Sandra 
Jennings and Ralph Jennings, mother and father-in law. Jerry & Loretta Bailey, brother-in-laws, 
Damon (Tisha) Shepard and David (Phyllis) Shepard, grandfather William Smith Sr., grandmother 
Sarah Brooks, uncle William (Lenora) Smith, a special cousin Malika Butler, a special sister 
Nikila Edwards, adopted grandfather Felix Gullick, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and
 friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday, November 24, 2008 from Davis Funeral Home - 
Jordan Memorial Chapel. Internment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a
 trust fund has been established for Myia's children. Please send expressions of condolences 
made payable to Raymond Shepard, memo: Myia Shepard Fund at SunTrust Bank, 3904 Oleander 
Drive, Wilmington, NC 28406
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Shepard, Myia Lashae 


of 3318 Winston Blvd., Apt. 104, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/24/2008 




Shepard, Victor Earl "Vic"* 


VICTOR "VIC" EARL SHEPARD

Victor "Vic" Earl Shepard passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26th, 2008, at the Linquist Memorial 
Hospital in Arlington, after fighting a long battle with skin cancer.

He was born on August 15th, 1930, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. He was one of 
the many grandchildren of Riley Shepard, a farmer who had up to 18 children.

He started his career as a teen working for Lou Levy and the Andrew Sisters in New York with 
his older brother, Riley Shepard. He then joined the US Air Force and eventually became the 
choir director for the U.S. Air Force choir. He was a professional ballroom dancer and instructor 
in the D.C. area and later in Arlington, VA.

He was buried in Amelia, VA, a military cemetery.

He is survived by his older brother, Richard Riley Shepard of Porterville, CA, his nieces, Stacya 
Shepard Silverman of Seattle, WA, and Leslie Sullivan of Ephrata, Pa. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 



Sherrill, Holton Bost* 


HOLTON BOST SHERRILL

Holton Bost Sherrill, known by his family and friends as "Red", 98, of Wilmington, passed 
away on Saturday, November 29, 2008. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Eula Estelle Bost Sherrill; his wife of 
58 years, Vesta Ann Mack Sherrill; his wife of 8 years, Elenor Lunt Sherrill; his son Blaine 
Sherrill; and four brothers, John, Lester, Heath and Cornelius Sherrill. 

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia A. Sherrill Schember; a sister, Evelyn Sherrill Smith; 
three grandchildren, Donald Sherrill and wife Roxanna, Ronald Sherrill and wife Jo Ann, and 
Scott Schember and partner Katie Michaelis; six great grandchildren, Andrea, Melissa, 
Jacob, James, Mark and Jaclyn Sherrill; his step family, Darien Vogelsberg and husband 
Walter, Carter Lunt and wife Pat; Clint Lunt and wife Theresa and all of their families; and 
11 nieces and nephews, Loyce Davis, Joyce Height, John Sherrill, Lynn Alsop, Paulette 
Turner, Donald Sherrill, Kathy Troutman, Lloyd Smith, Brenda Smith, Jerry Smith and 
Michael Smith. 

Holton was a former proprietor of Mirror Barber Shop in Lindenhurst, NY from 1932-1943. 
He then worked with Prudential Insurance from 1943 until July 1, 1971 when he retired after 
28 years of service. 

Over the years, Holton was an active member of Vanderburg United Methodist Church in 
Mooresville, NC; Grace United Methodist Church in Lindenhurst, NY; United Methodist 
Church in Franklin, NC and most recently Pine Valley United Methodist Church in 
Wilmington, NC. He also maintained much activity in the community having been a member 
of the Lindenhurst NY Historical Society, Sunrise Squire Club, Breslau Cemetery Board, 
Amityville Masonic Lodge, Suffolk County Life Underwriters, and The Boy Scouts of America 
all while in NY; the Hanover Lions Club and the Franklin Lions Club both in NC and the Lions 
Club and the Prudential Retirees Club both in FL. 

Holton was a former volunteer with the Lindenhurst NY Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue 
Squad and he served with the US Coast Guard Reserve Auxiliary during WWII at Fire Island 
and East Moriches Lighthouses. 

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 1, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and again from 
6-8 p.m. at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home in Wilmington, NC. Interment will be held at a 
later date in Lindenhurst NY. 

The family would like to offer thanks to all the wonderful New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center personnel; especially Dr. Tom Lee and 7th floor nurse Deborah; and to the NHRMC 
ambulance personnel and Wilmington Fire Department "First Responders." 

In lieu of flowers donations may be forwarded to the Hanover Lions Club, in c/o of Lisa 
Bentsen, 4310 Jonathan Ct, Wilmington, NC 28412. Donations made in Reds memory will 
be distributed to the Boys and Girls Home of NC and Camp Dogwood for the Blind at Sherrills 
Ford, NC. 

Coble Ward-Smith funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 





Shorter-Bridges, Sharon* 


SHARON SHORTER-BRIDGES

Sharon Shorter-Bridges, of 1154 Island Cove, Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 11, 
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. In lieu of flowers, please make 
contributions to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 1406 Physicians Drive, 
Wilmington, NC 28401. A memorial service to be announced at a later date.

A Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel service. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/12/2008 


Simmons, Margaret Louise* 


MARGARET LOUISE SIMMONS

"PEGGY"

Margaret Louise Simmons "Peggy", 84, of Wilmington, and formerly of Bethesda, Maryland 
and Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. 

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband John F. Simmons and her brother, Dr. Carlyle 
Mangum. 

She is survived by her son, John F. Simmons Jr. "Rick" and wife Pamela of Leland; her 
daughter, Joan Conklin and husband David of Wilmington; her sister, Ann Davis of Edenton; 
four grandchildren, Kristin Simmons, John F. Simmons III "Jeff" and wife Jody, Michael Conklin 
and wife Courtney, and Andrew Conklin and one great grandchild Kennedy Simmons. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 12:00 pm in the 
Oleander Chapel of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service. The family will receive friends before 
the service. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 


Sinsel, Larry* 


LARRY DAVID SINSEL

JULY 31, 1945-NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Larry Sinsel was a retired Senior Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was proud to say 
that he had only three jobs in his lifetime; a lifeguard, the military, and 23 years Director of 
Maintenance with Air Wilmington.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Sinsel; sons, Michael Allan Sinsel and wife Barbara in 
Virginia, Steven Paul Sinsel and wife Pam in Indiana; and daughter, Heather Lynn Kane and 
husband Korey of Virginia; and a special friend, Nancy Losh from his beloved home state of 
West Virginia. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Brian, Susan, Stephanie, and
 Mary Sinsel, and Kameron and Ian Kane; a brother, Danny Sinsel of South Carolina; and a 
sister, Cheryl Woods of West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by Irene Sinsel, the mother of his four children, and his oldest 
son Brian David Sinsel.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the    American Heart Association. 

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 



Skilton, Halsey White 


75, of Hampstead, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at home. The service will be held later in 
Connecticut. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Sloan, Forest Mann* 


FOREST MANN SLOAN

Forest Mann Sloan, age 90, formerly of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at Liberty 
Commons Nursing Center in Wilmington, NC on November 22, 2008.

She was born to the late Ivan Holden Mann Sr. and Katherine Hardy Bruner Mann on January 
25th, 1918 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After the death of her mother when Forest was an infant, 
she was raised by her father and her stepmother, the late Helen Alford Mann, in Sylvester, 
Georgia.

Forest led a very active life as a devoted wife, mother, and educator. The greatest pleasure 
in her life was in serving others which she continued throughout her years. She taught many 
young children to read in her years in the classroom in Graham County before retiring to 
Waynesville in 1980 with her husband Bob. Despite being legally blind, Forest worked tirelessly 
alongside Bob as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and remained an active member of the Lion's 
Club and the WHO group of the First United Methodist Church. After Bob's death in 2001, Forest 
moved to Wilmington, NC to be near her daughter.

In January 2008, "Faboo" celebrated her 90th birthday with her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren in attendance. 

In death Forest rejoins her parents, stepmother, her husband Robert Sloan, her brother Ivan Mann
 Jr. and a granddaughter Sally Andrea Sloan. 

Left to celebrate her life is her daughter Katherine Sloan of Hampstead, NC; three sons Robert
 Love Sloan Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Canton, GA, William Hugh Sloan and his wife Cheryl 
of Noblesville, IN, and Forrest Eugene Sloan and his wife Jennifer of Chesterfield, VA; a brother 
Eugene Mann and his wife Beverly of Eastman, GA; grandchildren Todd and his wife Amber 
Sloan, Shelly Sloan, Jessica McAlear and her husband Joe McAlear, Matthew Barker, Jenna
 Barker, Ashley Sloan, Jared Sloan, Shaun Ousley, Stephanie Black, Stephanie Sloan, and 
Nancy Sloan; great-grandchildren Maston, Judson, Ryann, Sydney, Sean, Jude, and Finnegan. 
Other relatives and friends also survive her including special friends Dodie Fritz and Ann Friedrich.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 in the Chapel 
of Garrett Funeral Home in Waynesville. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 
1:00PM until service time at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Greenhill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in her name and honor to the First United Methodist Church in 
Waynesville at 566 S Haywood St Waynesville, NC 28786.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 


Smalley, Scott W.* 


SCOTT W. SMALLEY

Scott W. Smalley, 56, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, died Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 
his home while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

He was born February 18, 1952, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Donna (Williams) and William 
Smalley. 

Scott graduated from the University of WI, Madison; earned a Medical Tech. degree from Duke 
University and later earned his MBA from the University of WI, Eau Claire. He had just celebrated 
his 30 year anniversary as the Coordinator of Laboratory Services at St. Joseph's Hospital in 
Chippewa Falls.

Scott's positive attitude, sense of humor and compassion for others was an inspiration to all 
who knew him.

He will be dearly missed by his wife Sue of Chippewa Falls; son, Benjamin (fiance, Jennifer 
Pasco) Smalley of Madison; mother, Donna Smalley of Wilmington, NC; sister, Cheryl Lilley 
of Charleston, SC; mother and father-in-law, Ryland and Arlene Block of Prairie du Sac; 
brothers-in-law, F. Kelly Price of Richmond, VA, Robert (Linda) Block of Prairie du Sac; 
sister-in-law, Carol Block (Howard) Lowe of Sun Prairie; nephews, Jacob Lilley of Charleston, 
Bob and Adam Lowe of Sun Prairie, Joe Block of Milwaukee; nieces, Lauren Price of Richmond, 
Jessica and Annie Block of Prairie du Sac; and special friends, Marilyn, Les, Jessica and 
Michelle Harrison of Chippewa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Smalley and his sister, Christine Price.

Scott's family would like to thank Dr. Muslim, the nurses at the Cancer Center, Sacred Heart 
Oncology Unit, and the staff of St. Joseph's Hospice for all of their wonderful care and support.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, at Central Lutheran Church, 
Chippewa Falls with Chaplain Diane Horn officiating. 

Friends may call two hours prior to the service Tuesday evening at the church.

Contributions in Scott's memory may be designated to Friends of St. Joseph's Hospital, 2661 
County Hwy. I, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 



Smith, Anita* 


ANITA SMITH

1944-2008

Anita Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Nov. 21st, 2008. She is survived 
by loving husband J. Wayne Smith, son Paul, daughters-in-law, Kim and Cathy, grandson, Eli, 
and family friend, Cheri Galt.

A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, Dec. 7th at the Unitarian Universalist 
Fellowship of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave., in Wilmington. The family asks that those wishing 
to send flowers and cards, instead consider contributing to the Michael R. Smith Memorial 
Fund, First State Bank, 97670 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. Contributions should
 be made, "in memory of Anita Smith."  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 


Smith, Diana Kay 


57, of Leland, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements
 by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Smith, Jewell Frances Sink* 


JEWELL FRANCES SINK SMITH

THOMASVILLE -- Mrs. Jewell Frances Sink Smith, of Brookstone Retirement Center of Lexington,
 died Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Among the survivors are a son, Clayton Smith, Jr. and wife
 Katrina W. Smith of Riegelwood, N.C.; a daughter, Dr. Frances Smith of Richmond, Va.; and a 
grandson Adam Pemberton Smith and step-grandson, John Eric White of Riegelwood, N.C.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 
P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, Md. 21275-9158 or to Hospice of Davidson County, P.O. Box 1941, 
Lexington, N.C. 278292. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Smith, Julian Todd* 


JULIAN TODD SMITH

Julian Todd Smith, of Hampstead, NC, formerly of Durham, NC, died November 1, 2008. Todd's 
son Bradley was the love of his life, and he had a great love for nature and the outdoors. Todd 
will be greatly missed by his family. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 
November 8, 2008 at Livingstone Tabernacle, 127 Sloop Point Road, Hampstead, NC. In lieu of 
flowers please donate to your local food bank/homeless shelter. Contributions for Bradley's 
education fund can be made to the care of Vonnie Hines, 1114 Thistle Court, Charlotte, NC 
28211. A Davis Funeral Home Jordan Memorial Chapel service. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/9/2008 



Smith, Dr. L.A. Warren* 


DR. L.A. WARREN SMITH

Dr. L.A. Warren Smith, died at home at The Cape in Wilmington, NC. He was born June 3, 1920, 
and grew up in Buffalo Center, Iowa. He played baseball at the University of Iowa, where he 
graduated medical school in 1944. He was in the Army Medical Corps during WWII.

He practiced psychiatry at Kings Park Psychiatric Center on Long Island, N.Y., maintained his 
license until his death, and was a member of the New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society. 
He was an avid golfer, enjoyed skiing, sailing, motorcycling and camping at various ages.

He is pre-deceased by mother and father Bertha and John Edgar, and sisters Geraldine and 
Beverly.

Warren is survived by sister, June (Carlton), daughter, Sigrid (Hoffman); sons, Dr. Lloyd A. W.,
 Messrs, John L., Richard A., and James A. Smith and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren.

A Remembrance Service will be held at 1PM Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Unitarian Universalist 
Fellowship, 4313 Lake Ave., Wilmington, NC. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/4/2008 



Smith, Lloyd Arthur Warren 


88, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Smith, Teresa Ann 


45, of 225 Benton Court, Rowland, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Southeastern Regional 
Medical, Lumberton. Arrangements by S&L Funeral Home, Maxton. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Sneeden, Donald Wright* 


DONALD WRIGHT SNEEDEN

Donald Wright Sneeden, of Wilmington, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

He was born in Wilmington on February 28, 1929, the son of the late Zora A. and Cora Lee Dizor 
Sneeden. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters; Harris, Abe, Ernest "Snook", 
Ida Sneeden Cox, Margaret Sneeden Causey, Jack, Floyd and Thomas Sneeden.

Mr. Sneeden was the president of Lincoln Development Company and Lincoln Construction and 
Paving Contractors. He was a loyal supporter of Campbell University having served as a Trustee 
and helping to establish scholarships for many students over the years. He was a longtime 
member of "Whitey's Roundtable".

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Mary Lincoln Scott Sneeden; his son, Donald Wright Sneeden,
 Jr; his daughter, Donna Sue Sneeden Parlier; two grandsons, Christopher Wright Rogers and 
Scott Joseph Rogers and wife Stephanie; four great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Elizabeth Rogers, 
Sierra Rain Rogers, Logan Scott Rogers, and McKenzie Leilana Rogers; his sister, Betty Jo 
Sneeden Register, many nieces and nephews, and special friends Margaret Joe and Myrtle Hill.

The funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, November 7, 2008, at First Baptist Church 
with Dr. Michael G. Queen officiating.

Burial services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, PO 
Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/6/2008 

 

Soboczynski Jr., Edward "Ed"* 


EDWARD R. "MR. ED" SOBOCZYNSKI, JR.

Edward R. "Mr. Ed" Soboczynski, Jr., 72, of Sneads Ferry, died at Woodbury Wellness Center 
after a tough journey. Ed was born Oct. 27, 1936, to the late Theresa (Regis) and Edward R. 
Soboczynski Sr. in Trenton, N.J. Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. He retired 
after 35 years from IMO Industries in Lawrenceville, N.J. as a Corporate Manager of Safety 
Security and Environment. 

He and Midge moved to Sneads Ferry in 1998. He was a Master Gardner and a member of the 
Wilmington Rose Society and a member of the Sneads Ferry Garden Club. He did lectures and 
consultations for several garden clubs. He was a very active member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Sneads Ferry and a volunteer with the Karen Beasley Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. He 
loved life, boating, fishing, birding, gardening of any kind, wildlife and woodworking. 

He is survived by his wife Mildred S. Soboczynski of 28 years; a daughter and son in law, Debra 
and Gary Leonard of Bennett, N.C; a son, Jeffery of Browns Mills, New Jersey; a step daughter, 
Patricia Buttich of Trenton N.J.; a stepson and step daughter, Michael S. and Diana Multon of
 Dallas, Texas,; a sister and brother in law, Sandra and Willliam Schell of Sicklerville, N.J.; 
three grandchildren, Brandon and Eric Leonard and Christopher Buttich; and several nieces and 
nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward R. III.

A memorial service will be Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3:00 pm at the Sneads Ferry United Methodist 
Church; Rev. Keith A. Miller will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Sneads Ferry United Methodist 
Church, 305 Lakeside Drive, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 or the    American Cancer Society, Greenville 
(NC) Office, 930 Wellness Dr. #B, Greenville, NC 27834.

Internet condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 


Soucie, Nancy N.* 


NANCY N. SOUCIE

Nancy N. Soucie, 59, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at her home.

Nancy was born January 15, 1949, in Caribou, ME, daughter of the late Kenneth Vaughn 
Norton and Mary Rebecca Council Norton.

Mrs. Soucie was employed in the banking industry in Maine and in North Carolina after moving 
to Wilmington in 1991. Nancy loved to entertain family and friends. She will be missed by her 
dog, "Craven".

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dana Soucie; daughter, Kelly Hibbard of 
Wilmington; sons, Charles Hibbard of Raleigh, and Brock Soucie of Flemington, NJ; two 
grandchildren, Ryan Hibbard and Trevan Hibbard; sister, Mary Donnelly of Swansboro, NC; 
brother, William Norton of Kirksville, MO; and nephew, Casey Donnelly.

A memorial service will be 11am Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Andrews Market Street 
Chapel with Chaplain Anne Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday at the 
funeral home for the hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paw's Place, 3701 E. Boiling Springs Road, 
Winnabow, NC 28479. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 


Sparrow, Isabell 


86, of Brown Road, Bolivia, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Dosher Memorial Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rutland Chapel. Burial will be at the church cemetery, 
Bolivia. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 




Sparrow, Isabell 


87, of Brown Road, Bolivia, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Dosher Memorial Hospital. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rutland Chapel. Burial will be at the church cemetery, 
Bolivia. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/18/2008 


Spivey, Hettie Norris* 


HETTIE NORRIS SPIVEY

Hettie Norris Spivey, 83, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Davis Health Care 
Center.

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Friday, November 28, 2008, at Andrews Valley 
Chapel.

A graveside service will be 11am Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Greenlawn Memorial Park with 
Rev. Phil Norris ciating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church, 10255 
Highway 17 North, Wilmington, NC 28411, or to Harbor United Methodist Church, 4853 Masonboro 
Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28409.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/28/2008 



Stanley, Joan Carol 


49, of Shallotte, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at 
Open Door Baptist Church, Bricklanding Road, Shallotte. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Steba, Dorothy 


of 3307 Belt Road, Rockhill community, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
& LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/16/2008 



Stoutz, Janet Mozelle* 


MRS. JANET MOZELLE STOUTZ

ATKINSON/PENDER COUNTY -- Mrs. Janet Mozelle Stoutz, 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, 
November 21, 2008.

Mrs. Stoutz was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen Memory. She is survived by two daughters, 
Michele Coher and husband Matthew, of Leland, NC, Pam Drew and husband James, of Atkinson; 
one sister; Lynn Hartwick and husband Junior, of Marion, SC; four grandsons, Jonathan, Joseph, 
Jesse, and Jacob; and one great-grandson, Seth.

She loved NASCAR and her family, but was happiest of all when "hanging out" with her grandsons. 
She will certainly be greatly missed, and always lovingly remembered.

The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, November 24, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith, 
Oleander Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, also in 
Coble Ward-Smith, Oleander Chapel, with interment at Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, NC.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 


Strickland, Bernice Glover Finch* 


BERNICE GLOVER FINCH STRICKLAND

Bernice Glover Finch Strickland, 80, of Wilmington passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2008.

She was born in Wilson, NC, on June 14, 1928, to the late Walter G. Finch and Ethel Glover Finch. 
Her husband Ernest M. Strickland, and her brothers, Carl, Earl, and Ernest Finch predeceased her. 

Bernice was a faithful member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, the Pilot Club of 
Wilmington and a volunteer with the Girl Scouts and New Hanover Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. 
Over the years she was employed by the Girls Scouts of New Hanover County, realtor Joe Reaves, 
the Clerk of Court's office, retiring from Almont Shipping Company in 1990.

She is survived by her children, Ray Madison Strickland of Blue Hill, ME, and Rebecca Cherry and 
husband Marvin of New Bern; grandsons, Brian Cherry and his wife Courtney of Chesterfield VA , 
Matthew and Adam Cherry, of Raleigh, and Sasha Strickland of Washington, DC. Also surviving 
are two sisters, Edna Lamb and Virginia Williams of Wilson. Bernice was friend and confidant of 
many nieces and nephews, including Linda and Doug Keen and their sons Kevin and Keith, of 
Wilmington.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Wesley Memorial United 
Methodist Church, 1401 S. College Road, Wilmington. Family will receive visitors starting at 1:00 
PM at the church. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice,    American 
Cancer Society, or to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.  

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/25/2008 



Strickland, Ethel McKee 


90, of Loris, S.C., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Loris Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Dogwood Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Twin City Memorial Gardens, Loris, S.C. 
Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/20/2008 




Strickland, Travis Scott* 


TRAVIS SCOTT STRICKLAND

SUPPLY -- Mr. Travis Scott Strickland, age 16, of Supply, N.C. died November 20, 2008, at UNC 
Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Travis was born in Marietta, Georgia, on July 4, 1992, and was the son of Tammy Strickland and Ira 
Dale Strickland Sr. He was a student at South Brunswick High School.

Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Robin Strickland; brother, Ira Dale Strickland 
Jr.; sister in-law, Stephanie Strickland; half brother, Cody Bone; two nieces, Jennie Marie Rogers 
and Macey Britt Strickland; grandmother, Bonnie Britt; 6 aunts, 7 uncles and 10 cousins. He was 
preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Britt; grandmother, Frances Miller and grandfather, 
R.B. Miller.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 25, 2008, at 1pm at Supply Baptist Church with 
Reverend Bill McNeill officiating.

Burial will follow in the Gurganus Cemetery, Shallotte.

Pallbearers will be, Jay Morgan, Shane Britt, Garrett Britt, Aaron Ezell, Ray Pierce, Houston 
Blackwell, Ricky Gore, Jordan Robbins. Honorary pallbearers will be, Tyler Britt and John Austin
 Britt.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, 
Southport.

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

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/24/2008 



Strobel, Charles “Charlie” D. 


91, of Sandpiper Bay Drive, Sunset Beach, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Loris Community 
Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial 
will be at Brunswick Memorial Gardens. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 



Sullivan, Arter Lee "Pete" 


71, of Cerro Gordo, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at the VA Medical Center, Fayetteville. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be at Chadbourn Memorial 
Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/17/2008 




Swan, Victoria Marie 


54, of Wade, formerly of Southport, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Betsy Johnson Memorial Hospital, 
Dunn. No services are planned. Peacock-Newman & White Funeral Service, Southport. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 


Talley, Stella W.* 


STELLA W. TALLEY

Stella W. Talley, of Wilmington, NC, died November 2, 2008.

Stella lived 96 wonderful years.

Stella was born January 26, 1912, in Macon County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Andrew 
and Effie Carpenter Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Carl L. Talley.

Stella was a member of First Baptist Church in Highlands, NC.

Stella is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Floyd, Wilmington, NC; a sister, Zoa Darnell, Columbus, 
GA; a brother, Frank Wilson, Clayton, GA; and three grandchildren, Rusty Floyd, Wilmington, NC, 
Jay Floyd, Richmond, VA, and Beth Floyd, Atlanta, GA.

The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, Highlands, 
NC. Funeral services will be held at 11AM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Highlands, NC. 
Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Satolah, GA.

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

Local arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/4/2008 


Taylor, Bobby Newton 


80, of Nakina, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 
the Cypress Creek Original Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Ward Cemetery. McKenzie 
Mortuary, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 


Taylor Jr., Joseph Wright* 


JOSEPH WRIGHT TAYLOR, JR.

Joseph Wright Taylor, Jr., died November 15, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Jay, the son of Bertha Willis and Joseph Wright Taylor, was born September 5, 1927, in New Bern. 
His family moved to Wilmington in 1935 and he graduated from New Hanover High School ten years
 later. He worked for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and established Jay Taylor Terro Exterminating 
Company. He was a man of many talents and an avid Bible student throughout his adult life. 

Jay was devoted to his wife of 58 years, Betty Hill Taylor, and earned the adoration of his children: 
Susan Taylor Block, and Joseph Wright Taylor III (Robin). Other survivors include four grandchildren: 
Taylor Elizabeth Cromartie, Catherine Marie Gerdes of New York City, Joseph Wright Taylor IV 
(Kady), and Stephen George Taylor (Savanna). He left two great-grandchildren: Joseph Wright 
Taylor V, and Hailey Kristen Taylor; and is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Taylor Page.

A graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery Monday, November 17, 2008, at 1:00. A 
reception will follow at Pine Valley Baptist Church. Memorial donations may made to The 
Salvation Army, 820 North 2nd St. Wilmington, NC, 28401, or New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center Foundation, 2131 South 17th St., Wilmington, NC, 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/16/2008 - 11/17/2008 

Thomas, Evelyn Bradshaw* 


EVELYN BRADSHAW THOMAS

Evelyn Bradshaw Thomas, 87, of Wilmington, NC, died November 25, 2008. 

Heaven better look out because Granny Bradshaw in on the way. With her beautiful voice, infectious 
smile and wonderful personality she enjoyed bringing joy to anyone she met. She loved and was 
loved by everyone. She praised God every day. The former leader of The Good Timers Band has 
taken her place with her fellow band members in the Heavenly choir. She passed quietly with the 
setting sun, surrounded by love. 

Ms. Evelyn was predeceased by her father, W.N. Houtchings, mother, Lula Pearle Strickland, 
step-mother, Effie Laughlin, her brother and sisters, first husband, Woodrow W. Bradshaw, second 
husband Harry Frank Thomas and an infant son, George Franklin Bradshaw. She is survived by her 
daughters and sons and many extended family members. 

Official visitation will be held on Friday from Noon until Three at the family home, 122 Jamaica Drive, 
Wilmington. But Ms. Evelyn enjoyed a get together, so visitors are welcome at any time. 

Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 3PM at Greenlawn Memorial Park by Reverend 
Randall Smith and the Reverend Doctor Sheldon Koesy. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. 
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremations Service, Oleander Chapel.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 11/27/2008 - 11/28/2008 


Thomas, Flossie Yopp* 


FLOSSIE YOPP THOMAS

Flossie Yopp Thomas, 94, of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. 

Flossie was born in Sneads Ferry, NC on January 9, 1914 to Mack C. and Evelyn Everett Yopp. She 
was a farmer's wife, homemaker and member of Topsail Presbyterian Church. She was a resident of 
Hampstead, for most of her life, until moving to Whiteville to live with her son.

Flossie was preceded in death by her husband Neil Cecil Thomas. She is survived by a daughter, 
Janice Thomas of Hampstead; two sons, Cecil Thomas also of Hampstead and James Thomas and 
his wife Linda of Whiteville; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Cecil, James, Chris and Neil Thomas, Allen Ray Sanders and MacNeil Yopp. 
Honorary Pallbearers will be Chad Oates and Andrew Thomas.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Topsail Presbyterian 
Church. 

The family visitation will be from 7-9:00pm, on Monday, November 24, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Hampstead Chapel and at other times, the family will be at the home of Janice Thomas, 924 
Washington Acres Rd., Hampstead.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Topsail Presbyterian Church or to Liberty Hospice, 
44 McNeil Plaza, Whiteville, NC 28472
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Thomas, Margaret Lanier 


81, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will 
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. Community Funeral Home, 
Beulaville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 


Thomas, Timmy 


44, of Philadelphia, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at University Hospital, Philadelphia. The funeral will be 
at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Missionary Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, Longwood. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 


Tierney, Jane Miller "Florence"* 


JANE "FLORENCE" MILLER TIERNEY

On Friday, October 31, 2008, Jane "Florence" Miller Tierney. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Tierney. 
Mother of David B. Tierney (Ellen) of Pittsburgh, Jane Anne Tierney (Hiroshi Sueyoshi) of North Carolina, 
Maureen Tierney Baron (Paul) of Atlanta, and Paul W. Tierney (Terri) of South Carolina. Grandmother of 
Tadashi and Osamu Sueyoshi, Daniel and Kristen Tierney, Tristan and Colby Tierney.

Mrs. Tierney was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John S. Miller and May Florence 
Frauenheim Miller, graduated from St. Lawrence High School and studied at the University of 
Pittsburgh for two years. She worked as a Medical Technician at Magee Women's Hospital. Mrs. 
Tierney volunteered at Little Sisters of the Poor and the DePaul Institute for the deaf. She received an 
award for 30 years of volunteer service at the Pittsburgh Vision Services and received a "Manifesting 
the Kingdom" award for volunteer service from the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. She volunteered 
many years for the Pittsburgh Symphony and was an active member of St. Winifred Church where 
she spent many years painting robes for newly baptized babies. Mrs. Tierney spent the last 6 years 
living in Wilmington, NC, where she enjoyed the beach and was a member of St. Mary Church.

Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA, (412) 621-1665 Thursday 2-4 and 6-8PM and Friday 2-4 and 6-8PM.

Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers 
remembrances may be made to the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh 1800 West 
Street Homestead, PA 15120-2578 or St. Winifred Church 550 Sleepy Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 
15228 or St. Mary Catholic Church Social Outreach Ministry 412 Ann Street Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/5/2008 





Titus, Barbara Jean* 


BARBARA JEAN TITUS

Barbara Jean Titus of Wilmington died November 19, 2008 at home.

She was born September 12, 1946 in Painesville, Ohio daughter of the late Robert Marshall and Florence 
Meinberg Marshall.

Barbara was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition, she was a prize winning 
watercolor artist whose work was displayed in galleries and art shows in Colorado and North Carolina. 
She was employed as a blood sugar meter technician, training hospital staff in several states. She was 
an active volunteer for many causes, including leading a diabetes support group and participating in the   
 American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Barbara showed courage and determination as she battled
 a long series of major health issues, including the breast cancer that finally took her life. Barbara
 touched the lives of everyone who knew her and she will be greatly missed.

Surviving is her husband Don Titus of the home, children, Todd Titus and wife Melissa on Indianapolis,
 Indiana, Kerry Hodges and husband Brandon of Denver, Colorado, grandson, Henry Titus, sister, 
Connie Marshall of Wilmington, N.C., brother, Leonard Marshall and wife Frances of Greenville, N.C. 
and a sister-in-law Margaret Stephenson and husband Bob of Columbus, Ohio, aunt Alice Burwell 
and husband Clark of San Mateo, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held 3pm Monday November 24, 2008 at St. John's Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the    American Diabetes Association 434 Fayetteville 
St. Mall, Two Hanover Square Suite 1600 Raleigh, N.C. 27601 or to the    American Cancer Society 
Relay For Life, 2202 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 111, Wilmington, NC 28403 or to Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice 2222 S. 17th St. Wilmington, N.C. 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/22/2008 


Tolbert, Nina Lamont 


86, of Philadelphia, Penn., formerly N. Wright Street, Burgaw, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at 
Broomall Rehabilitation Center, Broomall, Penn. A memorial service will be held at a later date 
in Philadelphia, Penn. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 


Toth, Ruth Seeber* 


RUTH SEEBER TOTH

Ruth Seeber Toth, 91, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at her residence.

She was born on April 29, 1917, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Frederick
 William Seeber and Elva McCone Seeber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius 
J. Toth.

Mrs. Toth was a member of St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church. During WWII she 
worked for the Red Cross in Europe.

Surviving are two sons, Fred Toth and wife Debra of Midland, NC, and Steve Toth and wife 
Kathy of Wilmington, NC; one grandson, Jackson Toth of Midland, NC.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, November 14, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel by Rev. Steve Hein. 

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/13/2008 


Tucker, Beatrice Hicks* 


BEATRICE HICKS TUCKER

Beatrice Hicks Tucker, 84, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Liberty 
Commons Nursing Home.

She was born on May 15, 1924 in Danville, VA, the daughter of the late Rupert and Maude 
Groome Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Tucker and a son, 
Ronnell R. Reutlinger.

Mrs. Tucker was a fifty-year member of the Eastern Star, Florescent Chapter #161 in 
Missouri. She was also a member of Azalea Garden Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA.

Surviving is her son, Doug Reutlinger and wife Florence of Wilmington; two grandchildren, 
Monica Schneider and husband Jim of Atlanta, GA, and Dana Reutlinger of Orlando, FL;
 three great grandchildren, Austin Schneider, William Schneider, Elizabeth Schneider.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Oleander 
Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., 
Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Umstead, Mary Louise (Henderson)* 


MARY LOUISE HENDERSON UMSTEAD

Mary Louise Henderson Umstead, 96, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born July 26, 1912 in Wilmington, NC, daughter of the late Thomas Augustine 
Henderson and Mary Chappelle Copeland. Her husband, Eugene Davis Umstead and two 
sisters, Theresa Hoyle and Dorothy Moore, preceded her in death. 

Mrs. Umstead was a graduate of Episcopal Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital in Washington, 
N.C. She was a member of the Historic Wilmington Foundation and the United Daughters of 
the Confederacy. For many years she delivered Meals-on-Wheels and also worked with the 
Domestic Violence Shelter. Mrs. Umstead was an active and longtime member of St. John's 
Episcopal Church. At St. John's, she maintained a closet for donations of clothing and other 
personal items of which she collected and shared with migrant workers and others in need. 
Her favorite pastime was spending many hours fishing off Johnny Mercer's Pier.

Surviving is a daughter, Robin Umstead of Wilmington; three nieces, Mary Hoyle, Laura 
Howery and husband Jeff, and Marcia Schneider and husband Brad; three great-nephews. 
Chad Hoyle, Casey McCarty, and Chris Moore; one great-niece, Jennifer Moore; a 
great-great-niece, Thel Kelejian; and three great-great-nephews, Speed and Ranger Kelejian 
and Ethan Strickland.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at St. John's 
Episcopal Church.

A special thank you is offered to the doctors and staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life 
Care Center for their kindness, care, and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may 
be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, 2222 South 17th Street, 
Wilmington, NC, 28401.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/8/2008 


Vann, Charlie Dennis 


79, of 2361 Odom Road, Clinton, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Sampson Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 11a.m. Tuesday at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home, Clinton. 
Burial will be at the Clinton Cemetery. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/24/2008 


Vaught, Sharon Annette 


of 1607 N. 26th St., died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fla. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 3701 Princess Place 
Drive. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 


Verreen, Louise 


of 2520 White Road, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be 
at Calvary Memorial Center. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/14/2008 



Verreen, Louise "Lady Bug" 


of 2520 White Road, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be 
at Calvary Memorial Center. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/13/2008 


Walker, Charles Stevens* 


CHARLES STEVENS WALKER

Charles Stevens Walker, 83, of Wilmington, and formerly of Paterson, NJ, died peacefully 
at home, Thursday, November 13, 2008. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family 
and friends.

He was the devoted husband to Dorothy Bourgeault Walker for sixty years; beloved father to 
daughter, Dianne Walker Milligan and son-in-law, Daniel of Manahawkin, NJ; and to son, 
Charles Leo Walker and daughter-in-law, Ellen of Wilmington, NC. Also surviving are his 
cherished grandchildren, Matthew Walker, NYC, NY, Adam Walker, Audra Walker, and 
Charles Joseph (Jake) Walker, all of Wilmington, NC.

He was predeceased by his loving mother and father, Ruth and Darice Walker, as well as 
his sister, Cora Walker Dayspring and brother-in-law, Joseph. Other survivors include his
 brother-in-law, Leo Bourgeault and wife Leonare, and sister-in-law, Rita LaBossiere and 
husband Ernie, and numerous loved nieces and nephews.

He was a man to be proud of. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during 
World War II aboard the LST 907, and the Atlantic Theatre.

Mr. Walker married Dorothy Bourgeault in 1948 and just celebrated their 60th wedding 
anniversary in March.

He joined the Paterson Fire Department in New Jersey in 1956. Throughout his career he 
achieved many goals, making the ranks of Captain and Deputy Chief and ultimately attained
 the second highest rank in the department as the Assistant Chief in 1972. He retired from 
the department on August 1, 1988. He and Dorothy moved to Wilmington in 2004.

His greatest love was his family and his favorite activity was playing golf. He especially loved 
riding his red golf cart around the course at Beau Rivage Golf and County club, owned by his 
son, Charles and daughter-in-law, Ellen, where he was known as Chief.

Mr. Walker's family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 
15, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. 
At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, a Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel with Chaplain Anne 
Gordon officiating. Military honors will be accorded by members of the United States Navy.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Walker's memory may be made to Lower Cape Fear
 Hospice, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/14/2008 


Walker, Daryon Terrell 


19, of 1020 N. Eighth St., died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at Miracle Temple Deliverance Ministries, Burgaw. Burial will be at Walkertown 
Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/15/2008 



Walker, Velma Leah 


92, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in Columbia, S.C. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday 
at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/27/2008 



Wallace, Rose 


30, of Rose Hill, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville. 
Arrangements by Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/21/2008 


Walton, Geneva H.* 


GENEVA H. WALTON

Geneva H. Walton, 98, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at Lower Cape 
Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

She was born in Southport, NC, July 8, 1910, daughter of the late Charlie H. Hickman and 
Minnie S. Hickman. Her husband, Rollie M. Walton, passed away in 1992.

Mrs. Walton had been a member of Winter Park Baptist Church since 1934, and was a 
member of the WMU. She also taught Sunday school at the church and for many years ran 
the church kitchen. Mrs. Walton was employed with Winter Park School for over thirty-seven 
years, was a member of the PTA, and loved and enjoyed being around the children.

Surviving are two daughters, Ella W. "DeeDee" Poss of Tucker, GA, and Jo Ann W. Mintz of 
Wilmington; a sister, Hazel H. Watts of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC; a brother, Charles Hickman 
of Fayetteville, NC; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two daughters, 
Betty Lou W. Robinson and Daphne W. Powlas preceded her in death, as well as six sisters 
and two brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at Winter Park Baptist 
Church with the Rev. Eric Porterfield and the Rev. Mark Teachey officiating. Interment will follow 
in Greenlawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The family will be in attendance at the church from 1:00 p.m. Monday until the service hour 
to receive friends.

Memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 2222 South 17th 
Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, or Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Avenue, 
Wilmington, NC, 28403. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/29/2008 


Watkins, Mikala 


6, of 3405 Broad St., died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Temple COGIC. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial 
Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 



Watts, Beatrice Buffkin 


72, of Tabor City, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Hospice Care Center, Whiteville. A graveside 
service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home, 
Tabor City. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/12/2008 


Weston, Gladys Baldwin 


of Baltimore, formerly of Leland, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, in Baltimore. The funeral will be at 11 
a.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/6/2008 


Whaley, James Marvin* 


MR. JAMES MARVIN WHALEY

Mr. James Marvin Whaley, 61, of Rose Hill, died Monday Nov. 17, 2008.

A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Riverview Memorial Park conducted 
by Rev. Reed Casteen.

A native of Duplin County, Mr. Whaley was the son of the late William James and Bonnie 
Jones Whaley.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Norma Edge and husband William and Olivia Lloyd and 
husband Darryl, both of Wallace; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Batchelor of Wallace and Geraldine 
Cogdill and husband Greg of Aiken, SC; 1 brother, Cecil Whaley and wife Lena of Rosamond, 
CA; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The family will receive at the funeral home 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and at other times 
at the residence of William and Norma Edge, 106 Joe Cavenaugh Mobile Home Park.

Padgett Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 



White, Nancy Elizabeth 


88, of Beulaville, formerly of Rocky Point, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Autumn Village, 
Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pike Creek Cemetery. 
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 


Whitfield, Mary Alice* 


MARY ALICE WHITFIELD

Mary Alice Whitfield of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Autumn Care 
of Myrtle Grove.

She was born in Sampson County, NC on Monday, February 9, 1914, daughter of the late 
Allen E. Whitfield and Mary Ellen Blachard Whitfield. She graduated from Halls High School, 
Valedictorian and President of her class.

Miss Whitfield graduated from James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Following 
her career as a hospital nurse at Rex Hospital in Raleigh she entered the School of Public 
Health, UNC-Chapel Hill earning a Master's Degree. After 15 years of Public Health she 
accepted a teaching position in the Nursing Department at UNC-Wilmington, which she held 
for 14 years before retiring.

She was active in the North Carolina Public Health Association and in the N.C. Nurses 
Association having served as President of District 14 and District 22.

She has served in the United Methodist Church at Pine Valley United Methodist Church in 
many capacities, Sunday school teacher, President of United Methodist Women, served on 
the District level of United Methodist Women, elected Lay Person of the year in 1992 of the 
Wilmington District. She served as a member of Salvation Army, as an officer in Church Women 
United, and as a member and officer in Sorosis. In addition to the above she organized and taught
 a Sunday school class at Liberty Commons for many years.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Julian (Annie Rambeau) Sutton of Huntersville, NC; two 
brothers, Allen B. Whitfield of Wilmington and James (Jim) Whitfield of Rose Hill, NC; and 
several nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, November 21, 2008 at Pine Valley United Methodist 
Church. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Pine Valley UMC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pine Valley UMC or to the charity of one's choice. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/20/2008 

Wiggins, Eleanor 


90, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday 
at Tyndall Funeral Home, Mt. Olive. Burial will be at Wiggins Family Cemetery, Mt. Olive. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/1/2008 


Wilcox, Matthew Jarone 


1, infant son of Crystal Marie Wilcox and Fredrick Lamont Gaffney of Whiteville, died Monday, 
Nov. 24, 2008, in Charleston, S.C. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry Grove 
Cemetery, 660 Vinson Blvd., Whiteville. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/29/2008 



Wilkerson, Emily Barnes 


70, of 302 McCaskill Ave., Maxton, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2 p.m. Monday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Maxton. Burial will be at McLeod 
Cemetery, Maxton. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/16/2008 

Williams, Eliza 


infant daughter of Gayleane White and Darrell Williams, of 1114 S. Seventh St., died Thursday, 
Nov. 13, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/19/2008 


Williams, Frances Mae Conklin 


69, of Magnolia, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The funeral will be at 
2 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be at Devotional Gardens. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/22/2008 


Williams, Hardy Ray 


70, of 4133 Tulsa Place, formerly of Harrells, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at home. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Disciple Church. Burial will be at the church 
cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/16/2008 



Williams, Kenneth Gray 


55, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at home. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/30/2008 

 

Williams, Mable Medlin* 


MABLE MEDLIN WILLIAMS

Mable Medlin Williams, of Northwest, quietly passed away on November 19, 2008, at 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

Mrs. Williams was born in Brunswick County, NC on February 19, 1915, to the late William 
Thomas and Sallie Robbins Medlin. She was the proprietor of Williams Grocery in Northwest 
for over thirty years where she established many lifetime friendships. Although busy running 
the store, she always had time to discuss politics with customers and enjoyed volunteering 
as an election site poll worker.

In her community and church, she was known for her positive attitude, keen sense of humor, 
and her love of flowers and trees. Her late Papa teased her by saying "she'd rather buy flowers
 than food". Being an excellent cook, her plum jelly was her specialty. Her love of people and 
animals provided a safe haven for many lucky enough to find their way to her door. Among the 
luckiest were her pets, Kitty Baby and Rocky.

She is survived by four children, Barbara Garst and husband, Ed of Roanoke, VA, Nancy 
Reaves and husband, Horace of Delco, NC, Dale Williams and wife, Rachel and Rosemary 
Jordan all of Leland, NC; ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The family would 
also like to acknowledge her sister-in-law, Lena Medlin and devoted nephew Bo Medlin. Mrs. 
Williams was preceded in death by her nine siblings and her late husband, Forrest Dale 
Williams, Sr. in 1974 and in 2003 by Thomas Bruce Williams, lovingly called "Papa Tom".
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all who assisted and cared for their
 mother over the last several years with their generosity, compassion and time. Also, a 
special "Thank You" to the doctors, staff and caregivers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the All Souls 
Episcopal Church, 5087 Blue Banks Loop Road, Leland, NC by Reverend Nan Chandler. 
Interment will follow in the Medlin Cemetery at Northwest.

Active pallbearers will be Burris Reaves, Brent Williams, Brad Smith, William "Duck" Cook, 
David Medlin and Chip Carroll. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Medlin, Billy Medlin, W.T. 
Medlin, Charles Carroll, Dale Hufham and Russell Brown. 

The family will also receive friends at her residence at 4680 Northwest Road, NE, Leland, NC.

Memorial gifts may be made to All Souls Episcopal Church or Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/21/2008 




Williams, Tereatha Nicole 


28, of Concord, formerly of Rose Hill, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Duke University Medical 
Center, Durham. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. 
Burial will be at Williams family cemetery, Williams Road, Rose Hill. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/4/2008 



Wilson, Margaret Colegate Getty* 


MRS. MARGARET COLEGATE GETTY WILSON

Mrs. Margaret Colegate Getty Wilson, of Richmond, Va., widow of John Elzey Wilson, passed 
away on November 17, 2008. 

She was the daughter of the late Margaret Moffitt Beery and Robert Nelson Getty Jr. of 
Wilmington, N.C.

A graduate of Mary Baldwin College, she was the first Volunteer Coordinator and Information 
Officer of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at the Medical College of Virginia.

Following her retirement, she worked for a number of years in the House of Delegates during 
the annual sessions of the Virginia General Assembly. Mrs. Wilson served also on the 
Advisory Board of Bon Air Correctional Center and was a member of Commonwealth 
Chapter, NSDAR, Trinity United Methodist Church and Therapy Dogs & Associates.

She is survived by a daughter, Margaret W. Doherty and son-in-law, James J. Doherty; a 
son, John C. Wilson; and a grandson, Alexander Wilson Doherty, all of Richmond. Other 
survivors include two aunts, Mrs. Gustave Bieber of Greensboro, N.C., and Mrs. Evelyn B. 
Ander of Virginia Beach.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at the Central 
Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, Richmond.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20, in Hollywood Cemetery, 
Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Richmond Animal 
League, 11401 International Drive, Richmond, Va. 23236 or a charity of the donor's choice. 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/19/2008 



Wilson, Paul Davis 


73, of Wallace, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Greenfield Place, Greenville. The funeral will be 
at noon Saturday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Murray family cemetery, 
Wallace. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/26/2008 



Wisilosky, Martin 


of Everson, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/25/2008 


Witherington Jr., Ben* 


BEN WITHERINGTON, JR.

Ben Witherington died peacefully on Saturday November 29th, 2008 at Carolinas Medical 
Center-Mercy. He was the son of the late Ben Witherington, Sr. and Mildred Patrick 
Witherington and was born on May 31, 1916 in Goldsboro, N.C. He was preceded in 
death by his sister, Mildred Witherington Grotland. 

Ben is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Joyce, his daughter Laura of Jacksonville 
Fla., his son Ben, III and his wife Ann of Lexington Kentucky and their children Christy 
Ann of Morrisville N.C. and David Benjamin of Silver Spring Md. He is also survived by 
his brother M. Patrick Witherington and his wife Patty and many nephews and nieces. 

The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Myers Park United Methodist 
Church. The family will receive friends following the service in Jubilee Hall. Interment will be 
at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, in Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be sent to Myers Park United Methodist Church Jubilee Plus Fund, 1501 
Queens Road West, Charlotte, NC 28207, Grace United Methodist Church, 401 Grace Street, 
Wilmington, N.C. 28402, or the Tuscarora Council, Boy Scouts of America, 316 East Walnut 
Street, Goldsboro N.C. 27530.

"Blessed are those who die in the Lord."

Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd. 
Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 


Wood, Angela Michelle Riggs 


40, of Rocky Point, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. 
Wednesday at James Pickett Cemetery, Little Kelly Road, Rocky Point. Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Published in the Star-News on 11/11/2008 


Woodcock, David Allen* 


DAVID ALLEN WOODCOCK

David Allen Woodcock, a native of Wilmington, NC and resident of Satsuma, AL died, November 
19th. Son of Ray and Sarah Woodcock, Survived by his wife Debra, sisters Donna Batchelor and
 Lisa Edwards. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by Gilmer's Funeral Home at 690 
Ziegler Blvd, Mobile AL 36609 on behalf of the family.

 
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/22/2008 


Wright, June Dale* 


JUNE DALE WRIGHT

June Dale Wright, 84, of Wilmington, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at Davis Health Care 
Center.

June was born March 13, 1924, in Wilmington, NC, daughter of the late Berkley Dale Wright 
and Sallie Richardson Wright.

Miss Wright was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught the three-year-olds' 
class. She also worked in AWANA and Vacation Bible School. She collected and distributed
 food for Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and attended the Christian Women's Fellowship. She 
loved to garden. June retired as a Maintenance Administrator from the telephone company 
after 35 years of service. She graduated from Whiteville High School where she played on the 
girls' basketball team and she attended Elon College.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Wright Daniel of Asheboro, NC; nephew, Warren Daniel 
and wife, Patricia, of Greenville, SC; great-nieces, Rachel and Nicole Daniel; many close friends 
in the Pioneers and her special neighbor, Helen Gore.

The family will receive friends at 1pm Monday, November 24, 2008, at Andrews Market Street 
Chapel.

A funeral service will be 2pm Monday, November 24, 2008, at Andrews Market Street Chapel 
with Rev. Greg Noland officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 423 N. 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28405,
 or Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605-1351.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/23/2008 



Young, Maria Alston Davis* 


MARIA ALSTON DAVIS YOUNG

9/13/1921-10/16/2008

Maria Alston Davis Young was born on September 13, 1921 in Wilmington, N.C. to the late 
Richard Anthony and Maria Alston Davis. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at 
Chapel Hill, she was a leader in many aspects of her life from helping save the historic UNC 
Campus Y building to being a dedicated human rights activist.

Maria's bright blue eyes reflected her love of life and the wonders of nature. 

Her welcoming smile revealed her steadfast faith in human goodness. Her sweet spirit and 
gentle nature will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, John Davis Young of Chapel Hill, N.C., 

Nancy Binns Young of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Maria Young Jones and her husband, Lawrence 
Hughes Jones of Culpeper, VA.

A celebration of her life will be held on December 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Campus Y with 
a burial service and inurnment following at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Campus Y, Campus 
Box 5115, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 11/30/2008 









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