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Norman T. Bardon of 4528 Little Prong Road N.W., Ash, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Little Prong Baptist Church, Ash. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Shallotte.

Amelia "Amy" Barthelmes, 63, of Leland, passed away June 29, 2009.
She is survived by son Francis R. Cote and wife Lisa, of Boiling Spring Lakes, daughter Dawn M. Wadsworth, of Winnabow, eight grandchildren Crystal, Shannon, Kelli, Ricky, Faye, Amy, Zachary and Summer, and 9 great-grandchildren, lifelong friends Denny Wadsworth, George and Verna Jansen.
Amy was a devoted Jehovah Witness and a member of the Leland Congregation. She was a loving mother, Nana and friend to all. She was best known for her recipes.
The family will receive friends 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Monday, July 6, 2009 at her residence. A Memorial service will be 3:00, Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Leland.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 177 Old Fayetteville Rd, Leland, NC 28451.
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403; 910-791-9099

Ralph Terry Eubanks of 6060 Ashford Drive, Clinton, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Clinton. Burial will be at Sandhills Cemetery, Clinton. Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Terence Thomas Finch, 83, passed away at home on June 29th, 2009 after a brief illness.
Born February 5th, 1926 in Dunedin, New Zealand to the late John and Rosie Finch, Terry was predeceased by his wife of 29 years, Anita Finch, beloved son Richard Finch, brother, John Finch, and son-in-law, Alan Shapleski.
Terry was a true 'Kiwi' through and through, but also loved his homeland of the last 26 years. His coming to the States began the blending of two families, half a world apart, but as close as if they were blood relatives.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Alma Klinefelter White Finch of the home, adored daughters Jenny Finch Shapleski, of Wellington, NZ; & Cilla Finch Cooper and husband Len, of Devenport, NZ; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Finch of Christchurch, NZ; step-children Lisa White Brewster & husband David, of Wilmington, NC, Eric White & wife Elsa of Spring, TX, John White and wife Stacey, of Baton Rouge, LA, Lori White of Houston, TX, and half-brother, Clive Finch of Mosgill, NZ.
Surviving are grandchildren, Oliver Shapleski, London, UK; Samuel Cooper & wife Maria, New York, NY; Gemma Shapleski, Wellington, NZ; Luke Shapleski, London, UK; Anita Cooper Wilkie & husband Phan, Auckland, NZ: Milan Cooper, Auckland, NZ; Madeleine Finch, Christchurch, NZ; and great-grandson, Ensai Shapleski, of Wellington, NZ.
Also surviving are step-grandchildren Ashley Brewster, Eric Brewster, & Anna Kathryn Brewster, of Wilmington, NC; Brianna White of Lafayette, LA; Richard Floyd & Lindsay Floyd, of Houston, TX; Johnathan White and Kendall White of Baton Rouge, LA; Joel White & Dana White, of Spring, TX.
Terry was a member of Queen Elizabeth's Royal Entourage in 1953 in charge of telecommunications. He was also noted for introducing the first computers to New Zealand for government usage. He was an avid salmon fisherman, world traveler, and stamp collector. He enthralled his family and friends with his 'Kiwi' wit and wisdom. He was a gentleman to the end.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Andrews Valley Chapel.
Following the ceremony, family will receive friends at the Brewsters' residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cape Fear Hospice. The family would like to thank Lower Cape Fear Hospice and his caregivers.
Cheerio, Terry!

BOILING SPRING LAKES -- Mr. Dennis Karl Finley, age 70, of 1191 S. Shore Drive, Boiling Spring Lakes, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at his home.
Mr. Finley was born in Cabell County, West Virginia, on May 15, 1939, and was the son of the late Edgar and Doris Ferguson Finley. He was a U.S. Army Retired Major during which time he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also retired Safety Director at Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal. Mr. Finley was a Mason and also an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Finley of the home; two children, James Finley and wife Lori of Dallas, Texas, Susan Finley Thomas and husband MAJ Jason Thomas of Leavenworth, Kansas; five grandchildren, James "Clay" Finley, Benjamin Finley, Carter Finley, Nathan Thomas, Cullen Thomas; a brother, Dale K. Finley and wife Judy of Huntington, West Virginia; a sister, Donna Edgar of Huntington, West Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews and a honorary grandchild, Chase Smith of Boiling Spring Lakes. In addition he had numerous lifelong and loyal friends.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport.
Funeral services and burial will follow in Kenova, West Virginia by Rollins Funeral Home (304) 453-1751.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fisher House, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Cleft Palate Foundation, or the charity of one's choice.

Edward Henry Freeman 94, formerly of Hallsboro, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at Bradford Oaks, Clinton, Md. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

Jatha W. Freeman 82, of 5098 Hallsboro Raod, Clarkton, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Angel House, Whiteville. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

Kimberly Michelle Graham 19, of Pink Hill, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Burial will be at McGowan family cemetery, Kenansville.

Mary Hall 87, of 502 Henry St., died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Lillian Hatcher of 3378 Dogwood Road, Leland, formerly of Castle Hayne, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Church, Phoenix community. Burial will be at Summerville Church cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home, Wilmington.

Linda C. Hawes 91, of Rose Hill, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Day Springs Assisted Living. Arrangements by Community Funeral Home, Rose Hill.

Patricia F. Hickmon, a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina died Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born in Millen, Georgia on June 24, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Zelma Fulmer and Rufus Clyde Fulmer.
Pat received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and held many professional positions during her career. These included: Executive Director of CFCC Foundation, Cape Fear Community College; Associate with Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries: Senior Consultant, Institutional Development Associates; Executive Director of FTCC Foundation, Inc., Fayetteville Technical Community College; Election Registrar, Cumberland County Board of Elections; Women's News Director, WRCS Radio Station; Part Owner and Personnel Manager Surfwood Pharmacy.
Her professional, civic and social activities included: President and Vice President, Cape Fear Community College Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges; Order of the Cape Fear; Vice Chairman, Pender County ABC Board; Board of Directors, New Hanover Mental Health Association; President, NETWORTH (Fayetteville Professional Women's Organization); Vice Chairman, Cumberland County Civic Center Commission; First Woman Board Member and First Woman Board Chairman, Cumberland County Board of Education; President, NC Council of Officers for Resource Development; Region IV Director, National Council for Resource Development (NCRD); Editor, NCRD DISPATCH Magazine; State Chairman, NC Conference on Gifted and Talented Education; Board of Directors, NC Association for the Gifted and Talented; Founder and President Cumberland County Chapter of Parents for the Advancement of Gifted Education; President, Brentwood Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association; State President Women's Auxiliary of the NC Pharmaceutical Association; Member of Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church; Member Carolina Yacht Club.
Mrs. Hickmon is survived by her husband of 46 years, James Ralph Hickmon; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Dale Carter; granddaughter, Olivia Carter; her sister and brother-in-law, LaRosse and Bill Spooner; her brother-in-law and wife, Ed and Jo Hickmon and several nieces and nephews.
The family will welcome friends to celebrate Pat's life at an 11:00 service on July 2nd at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church, 10255 US 17 Highway, Wilmington, NC 28411. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made the Jim and Pat Hickmon Endowed Scholarship at Cape Fear Community College Foundation, 411 North Front Street Wilmington, NC, 28401 or to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Dwight Jordan 36, of 501 Girst Road, Chadbourn, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

Fred Joye "Tommy" 78, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. Entombment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Thomas Kemmer of Oak Island, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Ocean Trail Nursing Center. Arrangements by Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport.

James William King 79, of Surf City and Hampstead, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Surf City Baptist Church. Andrews Mortuary, Hampstead.

John Clayton Lennon of Bolton, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Livingston Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.

David C. Massengill, age 85, of Wilmington, N.C., died June 30, 2009. He was born in Four Oaks, N.C., September 1, 1923. He graduated from Four Oaks High School and attended East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mr. Massengill was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilmington and was a retired state employee having retired from the North Carolina Department of Probation and Parole in 1986. He served as an officer and as Assistant Divisional Supervisor of the Wilmington Division, and as Assistant Branch Manager of the Fayetteville district. He also served as Branch Manager of the Durham district. The last five years of his tenure, was as Hearing Officer for Eastern North Carolina.
Mr. Massengill is survived by his four children, Donna Talmadge, Donald Massengill, Dennis Massengill of Wilmington, N.C., and David Earl Massengill of Four Oaks, N.C., five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of forty-three years, Doris Smith Massengill.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 3 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmington by Rev. Mike Davis. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of the church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1403 Market St., Wilmington, N.C. 28403 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Cynthia "Cindy" Swart Meshaw, 55, of Wilmington, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.
She was born in Wilmington, NC, on June 28, 1953, the daughter of James Edward "Eddie" Swart and Betty Lou Swart.
Cindy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and her church. She grew up as a member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church and was a 1971 graduate of New Hanover High School. She was loved by everyone and will be especially remembered as always working to help others.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of thirty-five years, Greg Meshaw; two children, Laura Katherine Simpson and husband Scott, and Gregory Todd Meshaw; two grandchildren, Kaleigh Elizabeth Simpson and Sydnie Katherine Simpson; two sisters, Debbie Swart Price and Sherry Swart Rhodes, her twin, and one brother, James Michael Swart.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Wrightsboro Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Cindy's family would like to express a special note of thanks to all the various churches that have prayed for Cindy and for her whole family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

James Joseph Murphy, 78, of Hampstead, passed away on June 30, 2009.
James was born on March 9, 1931, in New York, NY, to the late William and Christina McMahon Murphy. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanmarie Murphy Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Milne Murphy and three children, James W. Murphy, Mary Murphy-Uhl and John F. Murphy.
The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, from 7-9:00pm, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:30am Friday, July 3, 2009, at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sealawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel.

Brenda Faye Norris 64, of Whiteville, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Columbus Regional Health Care System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Minos Meares Cemetery, Tabor City.

ROSE HILL -- Esther Parkhurst, 84, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Brian Center in Wallace. Mrs. Parkhurst was born in Duplin County on August 7, 1924, to the late Archie Lewis and Alice Malcolm Ezzell Matthis.
Mrs. Parkhurst is survived by sons, Lawrence Allen Parkhurst, Sr. of Minnesota, Ronald Tracy Parkhurst of Magnolia; daughter, Cheryl Brinkley of Magnolia; sisters, Norma Croom of Warsaw, Evelyn Ennis of Castle Hayne, Edna Bass, Goldie Powell, both of Rose Hill, Patricia Byerly of Yanceyville; 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parkhurst was predeceased by husband, William Franklin Parkhurst, Jr.; brothers, I.J. Matthis, Archie Wells Matthis; sisters, Minnie Johnson and Catherine Hines.
Funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill. Visitation will follow the service. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, in Devotional Gardens.
A service of Community Funeral Home in Rose Hill.

Audrey Ruth Godwin Passmore of Carolina Beach, died Saturday, June 27, 2009. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Carolina Beach. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Seymour Pickett 89, of Old Field Road, Chinquapin, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Brian Center of Wallace. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Chinquapin. Burial will be at Batts Cemetery. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

James Poe 60, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.

Mr. John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan III, 68, of Holden Beach, NC, and formerly of Lumberton, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Lumberton with Dr. Stan Smith officiating. Burial will be at Fisher Family Cemetery on Shaw Mill Road in St. Pauls. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 7:00 until 9:00 at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.
Breck was born on September 2, 1940, in St. Pauls. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1962, served in the United States Navy for three years and graduated from Wake Forest University law school in 1968. He practiced law in Lumberton until retiring to Holden Beach in 2004. Breck was an active member of Chestnut Street United Church where he taught Sunday School for 20 years. He was Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Trustees and was also Chairman of the Finance Committee. He served on two State committees for the Bar, Disciplinary Hearing Commission and also a Counselor for the State Bar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C.B. Regan, Jr. and Mary Ann Regan of St. Pauls and his brother, Steve Regan of Raleigh.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sharron; his daughters, Susan Regan Kitchen of Chapel Hill and son-in-law, Jim; and Catherine Regan Walsh of Charlotte and son-in-law, David; and four grandchildren Kenan and Karsen Kitchen and Connor and Taylor Walsh; his siblings, Mary Brewer Regan of Raleigh, Maynette Regan and George Regan, both of St. Pauls and Cabell Regan of Pittsboro. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Ed and Donna Hodges of Fairmont and their children, Edward, Jim and wife, Julie, and Rose and Gary Simmons; and brother-in-law, Bobby Owens and wife, Kathy of Charlotte and their son, Michael.
Should you wish, donations may be made in Breck's name to Chestnut Street United Methodist, 200 East. 8th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 or Holden Beach Chapel, 107 Rothschild St., Holden Beach, NC 28462.

Ervin Smith 54, formerly of Wallace, died Sunday, June 28, 2009. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace. Burial will be at Dunn Davis Cemetery in Nine Mile.

George "Bill" William Ward, 68, of Leland, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his residence.
He was born in Newport News, VA, on December 12, 1940, the son of the late Belford Earl and Elsie Marie (Hopkins) Ward, and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ward, in August 2008.
A Veteran of the Vietnam War, he earned the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by four daughters, Cynthia M. Marshall and husband Harley, of Leland, NC, Natalile A. Vonville of Leland, NC, Tina L. Jackson of Leland, NC. and Georgette W. Shockley and husband Richard, Jr., of Laurel, DE, two sisters, Sandra A. Wingo of Earlville, MD, Peggy A. Haun, of MD, three brothers, Bobby J. Ward of West Palm Bay, FL, David L. Ward of Bear, DE, Earl T. Ward of Elkton, MD, and four grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, July 2, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, with Pastor Bobby Wilson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 - 8 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 Village Road, Leland, NC.

Edna Earl Tyler Yates 79, of Chadbourn, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Piney Forest Baptist Church cemetery.

NEW HANOVER -- Fredina Aims, 86, of Wilmington, passed away at the Autumn Care nursing facility here in Wilmington.
She was born in Nova Scatia August 18, 1922,
She was preceded in death, by her husband of 51 years, Edward Sr., in 1997.
She leaves behind 3 sons; Edward John Aims of Wilmington, Clifford Arnold Aims of Smithfield, VA and Russell Dean Aims of Boston, MA; 2 grandchildren, Stacy Aims Morig and David Aims and 1 great grandchild, Peter Edward Morig.
She truly loved Wilmington, playing cards and reading.
Services will be private with no calling hours.

Norman T. Bardon of 4528 Little Prong Road N.W., Ash, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Little Prong Baptist Church, Ash. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Shallotte.

Amelia Barthelmes 63, of Leland, died Monday, June 29, 2009. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Leland. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Deloris Bethea-Hairston 53, of Durham, formerly of Maxton, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Matthews AME Zion Church, Maxton. Burial will be at McLeod Cemetery, Maxton. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton.

Marvin Franklin Byrd 74, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville.

Mrs. Dorothy L. Capers beloved wife of Maj. James Capers Jr., Retired, passed away on June 28th, 2009, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.
"Dottie", as everyone affectionately called her, was born on June 13th, 1938, in Barnwell Co., South Carolina.
On June 20th, 1959, she married the love of her life, Cpl. James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps. She worked as homemaker and her husband was a career Marine. They were blessed with their only son, Gary Wayne Capers.
Dottie supported and endured Jim's multiple combat deployments throughout the years, only to lose their son at an early age in 2003. Though she had been through more in one lifetime than anyone should have to bear, she remained steadfast her in faith, family, and God.
She will be remembered as a gentle and compassionate woman. Although she had only one son, there are many men and women that refer to her as "Mom" and "Grandma" and that was precisely what she was to them. She was always someone you could go to for motherly guidance and care, or even just a kind word.
Dottie enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking and dancing. She also loved to spend days outside working in her garden, taking care of the fish in her pond, and watching and feeding the animals and birds in her backyard.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Maj. Jim Capers, Retired; one sister: Mrs. Fannie McMillan and one brother: Willie L. Green Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, both of Baltimore, MD; her many nieces and nephews; her grandchildren: Andre and Armon Burton, and Arabus Cordona; Her great-granddaughter, Kaylee Marie Cordona, the women she loved as her daughters: Yoko Burton, JoAnne Cordona, and Dee Ferguson; and the many extended family members that she treated as sons and daughters throughout the years.
Among her many awards and achievements was the 1st Army's Prestigious Mrs. Lt. Award; The National Outstanding Young Women of America Award, the Navy Relief 1000 Hr. Volunteer Pin and numerous other awards for outstanding humanitarian and community service.
On June 1st, 2009 Dottie received recognition for her many years as a Marine wife, loyal patriot and community service leader by James T. Conway, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps, on behalf of the men and women of U.S. Marine Corps and a grateful nation.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dottie's name to Onslow Memorial Hospital in recognition of the outstanding care provided to her by their staff and administration.
Funeral arrangements are being entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. The wake has been scheduled for Thursday, July, 2nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The memorial service will be presided by Rev. James Brown at 1st Missionary Baptist Church in Georgetown, Jacksonville on Friday at 10:30am.
Dottie and her beloved son, Gary Wayne Capers, will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced.
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Doris Chaney Carscaden, 97, formerly of Cumberland, Maryland, died at her place of residence in Wilmington, North Carolina, on May 20, 2009.
Mrs. Carscaden was born in Frostburg, Maryland, on March 6, 1912, the daughter of Clarence Elmer Chaney and Ida Garlitz Chaney.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Carscaden, a prominent Cumberland attorney and civic leader, in 1976, and by four sisters and two brothers.
Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Frederick S. Nicoll (JoAnn), Ocean City, Maryland, and Mrs. William T. Kane, Sr. (Nancy), Wilmington, North Carolina, and their husbands; two brothers, Oberlin T. Chaney, Frostburg, and Daniel Chaney, Macomb, Michigan; four grandchildren, Tracey Nicoll Pate and William James Nicoll, Baltimore, Maryland; William T. Kane, Jr., Wilmington, North Carolina; Mary Kane Ziegler, Raleigh, North Carolina; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chaney family reunion at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, in October.
A graduate of Beall High School, Frostburg, Class of 1930, Mrs. Carscaden was employed as an executive secretary by the Celanese Corporation of America in Cumberland until her marriage in 1941.
She was a homemaker, an active member of Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Cumberland, a Brownie troop leader and a Red Cross volunteer. She also held various offices in the Cumberland Women's Civic Club and the Women's Golf Association of the Cumberland Country Club.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Center, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.

Jimmie Lee Davis, born August 20, 1955, passed away at home on June 29, 2009.
He is predeceased by his father Edward T. Davis, Sr. Survivors include his mother; Delarene "Jerry" Davis, 3 children, 1 granddaughter, brothers and sisters, as well as his beloved Kim Woody.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, July 3, 2009, at Coble Ward-Smith, Oleander Chapel. A second informal memorial service will be held July 5, 2009, at Leon's Ogden Restaurant from 5:00-6:00 PM.

Edward Henry Freeman 94, of Clinton, Md., formerly of Hallsboro, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at Bradford Oaks, Clinton, Md. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Hebron AME Zion Church, 570 Red Bug Road, Hallsboro. Burial will be at Culter Cemetery, Lake Waccamaw. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

Jatha Freeman 82, of 5098 Hallsboro Road N., Clarkton, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Angel House in Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rehobeth AME Zion Church, 475 Rehobeth Church Road, Clarkton. Burial will be at Mitchell Field Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.

Lillian Hatcher of 3378 Dogwood Road, Leland, formerly of Castle Hayne, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Church, Phoenix community. Burial will be at Summerville Church cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home, Wilmington.

Linda Hawes 91, of Rose Hill, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Day Springs Assisted Living of Wallace. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Rockfish Church cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Rose Hill.

Bessie Fay Hunt died Tuesday, June 30, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The daughter of the late George Franklin Hunt of Pender County and Nerta Josephine Holt Hunt of Burlington, NC, she was born in Wilmington, NC, on June 3, 1917. She was predeceased by her brother George F. Hunt, Jr., her nephew George F. Hunt, III and her sisters-in-law Elsie D. Hunt, Mary C. Hunt, and Louise B. Hunt. She is survived by her sister, Aleen H. Baggett, Richmond, VA; nieces, Shirley Baggett Shaw and husband, John, of Rochester, NY; Peggy Josephine Baggett of Richmond, VA; and Marsha H. Drish of Wilmington; and great nephews, John and Sel Drish of Wilmington, and great nieces Rebecca D. Eaddy of Wilmington and Katharine (Katie) Shaw of Washington, DC.
Services will be Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Theodore McConnell officiating with burial following at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. before the service in the church library and at her home at other times. Pallbearers will be J. D. Causey, Joe Farr, Dale Todd, Bill Wallace, Gerald Watkins, John Whitehead.
Bessie Fay graduated from East Carolina Teachers College (ECU) with majors in Mathematics, Business Education and English. She worked in the News Bureau of the college and was an active participant in the Campus YWCA.
She was a partner in the family business, Pender Furniture Company, and she taught briefly at New Hanover High School and Miller Motte Business College. In 1963 she was hired as Executive Director of the YWCA of Wilmington (YWCA Lower Cape Fear) where she served for more than 18 years. She was instrumental in the growth of its facilities and its services for the communities of Southeastern North Carolina. When she retired in 1981, the main building was named in her honor. At that time Cape Fear United Way recognized her dedicated service. Later that year the local NOW acknowledged her for "Outstanding Feminist Contributions to New Hanover County."
Bessie Fay was a lifelong communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and in 1968 was the first woman elected to its vestry. While on the vestry, she served as treasurer of the church and as chair of the search committee for a new rector. She was active in the Altar Guild and St. Agnes Chapter of the Episcopal Church Women. She edited "A Brief History of the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of East Carolina" written by Louise B. Hunt.
When the Episcopal churches of Wilmington coalesced to begin a soup kitchen, she was one of the representatives from St. Paul's. The result was the soup kitchen at Church of the Good Shepherd - now Good Shepherd House. She and her sister, Aleen, volunteered at the soup kitchen every fourth and fifth Tuesday of the month for more than a year at its beginning.
Bessie Fay was an asset to her community, willingly volunteering her time and talents. During World War II, she was a member of the Plane Spotters, helping keep our shores safe from enemy invasion. She was a member of the original board of the Services for the Aging and also served on the Good Neighbor Council which preceded the Human Relations Commission.
After her retirement she volunteered as the bookkeeper for Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, leading to the computerizing of their financial records. They recognized her for her "Dedicated and Generous Volunteer Services" in 1987. She volunteered to keep the records and send notices to donors for the Cape Fear Area United Way Combined Capital Campaign. As a result of her diligence, the auditor was able to reduce the amount set aside as uncollectible. They also gave her an award in 1987.
Her services as a volunteer continued at the YWCA. She served as volunteer coordinator of the YWCA's Capital Campaign in 1981 - 82. She was honored as Volunteer of the Year in 1984. Then she began the research needed to write a history of the YWCA. She studied the microfilm of the local newspaper for the records between 1913 - 1935. The balance of information came from the archives of the YWCA. The book, "Inspired To Lead," can be found in the North Carolina section of the New Hanover County Library. It covers 1913 - 1992. For all of her contributions to her community she was awarded the YWCA Women of Achievement Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.
Memorials may be made to the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, 2815 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412, or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.