April 2009 Obituaries

Allard, Stephen  
 
77, of Live Oak Drive, Sunset Beach, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at home. A graveside 
service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake. 
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  


 
Allen, Eddie Durbett  
 
of 1568 41st St., died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Regency Hospital, Florence, S.C. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Graham Chapel AME Zion Church, Riegelwood. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  



Andrews, Blanche Kathlyn Magers "Kay"

Succumbing to a lengthy illness Tuesday, April 28, Kay will be truly missed by all who 
knew and loved her. 

Born in Goodrich, Kansas, on July 27, 1921, to Ralph and Blanche Byerly Magers, 
Kay went on to study nursing, receiving her credentials from Susan B. Anthony 
Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas. While growing up in Kansas, she became a member 
of the Wesley Methodist Church. Late in World War II, Kay joined the Army Nurse 
Corps as a Second Lieutenant assigned to the Convalescence Hospital at Camp 
Carson, Colorado, where she met and cared for her future husband, James Lawrence 
Andrews of Wilmington, who had been wounded during the fighting on Luzon, 
Philippines. Married November 19, 1945, the two embarked on a journey that lasted 
nearly 64 years. Through the first 25 years, Kay joined Jim as a devoted army wife, 
often caring for their two sons, Jim Jr. and Mike, alone while Jim was assigned to 
duties overseas. Her life as an army wife took her around the world including tours in 
Germany and Japan, and posts throughout the U.S. including Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky,
 Illinois, and Washington, DC. After Jim's retirement to Wilmington in 1969, Kay 
continued to work as a Registered Nurse at New Hanover Memorial Hospital and as 
a private duty nurse. 

Kay is survived by her husband, Colonel James L. Andrews (USA - Retired) and her 
two sons and their spouses, James L. Andrews, Jr. and Jorie of Bronxville, NY and 
Michael K. Andrews and Katrina of Huntingtown, MD. 

Kay often spoke of how much she missed seeing her surviving sister, Madeline 
Magers Boucher of Augusta, Kansas, and Mady's family of Bob and Kathy. Though 
a long way from her roots in Kansas, Jim's sisters in Wilmington, Joyce, Helen, 
Bessie, and Jeannine, and nieces Brenda and Cheryl, welcomed her warmly as 
one of their own.

Kay has four surviving grandchildren, James Manning Andrews of Atlanta, Amelia 
Kate Andrews Abbott of Charlotte, Emma Katherine Andrews and Holly Christine 
Andrews of Huntingtown, MD. She was most fortunate to be able to enjoy the 
newest member of the Andrews clan, her great grandchild, Wilson Sparks Abbott, 
son of her granddaughter Amelia and Chip.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 pm Friday, May 1, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Kay will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery on May 13, 2009, at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to the Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice in Wilmington. 

Kay, we will love you forever. God Bless.

Condolences may be sent to www.andrewsmortuary.com

Andrews Market Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/30/2009  




Andrews, Katlyn “Kay”  
 
died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  



Antoniades, Nicholas Harry  
 
51, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday 
at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009   




Applewhite, Angela Vail

Angela was born, August 27, 1924, in Columbus County, NC, daughter of Robert Council 
Applewhite and Lillian Knowles Applewhite. She passed away, April 27, 2009.

Angela was know to most as "Nanny" because of her love for her children, grandchildren, 
and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edison Bordeaux.

She is survived by her children, William Edison Bordeaux, Jr. (Bill) and wife Pat, Angela 
Bordeaux Brown, Theresa Cosper Heath and husband, Austin, Mary Bordeaux and 
husband Jim Clark, and John T. Bordeaux and wife Denise. She has six grandchildren 
who were the light of her life: Andrew Brown, Carrie Bordeaux Jacobs, Jennifer Cosper 
Walton, Clay Bordeaux, Casey Bordeaux and Cori Bordeaux. Angela loved her many 
nieces and nephews. The family would like to also mention her friends, Lillian Justice 
and Shirley O'Neal, who were constant companions during her life.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
April 29, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington.

A celebration of her life mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 
Christ The King Catholic Church, Riegelwood, where Angela was a lifetime member. 
Father Marco Gonzalez and Rev. Bill Altman will officiate.

Donations in memory of Nanny may be made to the ADR Rescue Squad.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  


 
 
Ballard, Tula "Renee"

Tula "Renee" Ballard of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, April 10, 2009, surrounded by 
family and friends. 

She was born in Tuscola, IL, November 28, 1956, the daughter of Velvin Rutledge and 
Shirley Faye Graham. She is survived by her parents, brother Jeffrey (Denise) Graham; 
and three children, Ashley Celeste of Wilmingon, Nathaniel Colby of Leland, and 
haddeus Cole of Wilmington. 

She was special and loved by all.

A Memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Global River 
Church in Wilmington. The family will receive friends following the service.

As well as flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lump to Laughter, 
www.lumptolaughter.org or House of Mercy, Global River Church 4702 South College
 Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  





Balt, Elsie Farkas  
 
98, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. A graveside service
 will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakdale Cemetery. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  
  




Banks, Tony Robertson

WINTERVILLE -- Tony Robertson Banks, 58, died Thursday April 16, 2009, at her home
 in Winterville.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 4 pm in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. 
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Tony Banks was born July 25, 1950, in Lexington, NC. She then moved joyfully to 
Kure Beach as soon as possible. She was raised behind the counter of Kure Pier, 
and that is where she received her gift of gab and her inability to meet a stranger. 
She was a graduate of New Hanover High School and received her college education 
at East Carolina University. She taught Special Education at A.G. Cox Middle School 
for 34 years, and she loved her babies very much. She was a member of Winterville 
Christian Church.

Tony was very fortunate to live in Winterville, a small town with wonderful people. 
Those helping her raise Kure were her A.G. Cox family, the Bunco Babes, the River 
Rats, and her Kure Beach Friends. She said many times that it takes a community 
to raise a child and how blessed she was to have raised Kure in Winterville.

Tony is survived by her daughter, Kure Elizabeth Banks and her mother, Jennie Kure 
Bagley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to The ALS Association, Jim "Catfish" 
Hunter Chapter, 120-101 Penmarc Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603 or The Depot Fund, 
Winterville Historical and Arts Society, Inc., P.O. Box 2014, Winterville, NC 28590. 
Tony was a conscientious worker for the cause of returning the Depot to Winterville 
where it belongs.

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  




Barnette, Jean Mary  
 
of Winnabow, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at home. A memorial service will be at 
10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Leland. Village Road Memorial Chapel, 
Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  






Barnhill, Maurice V. (Peggy)

Mrs. Maurice V. Barnhill (Peggy) passed away on March 28, 2009. She was 91.

She was the daughter of Herbert Henry and Minnie McCullough Zerbach, who named 
her Ruth Margaret. 

Born in Great Falls, MT, Mrs. Barnhill grew up in Rocky Mount, NC. She graduated 
from Flora McDonald College, where she was May Queen. A charter member of the 
Junior Guild, she taught in church every grade of Sunday school, adult classes, and 
Bible studies. She sang at funerals and weddings in Rocky Mount, and won a 
wristwatch singing on a national radio show. She volunteered at the Wilmington, NC 
hospital as a "pink lady."

Mrs. Barnhill was married to the late M. V. Barnhill of Wilmington, N.C. for more than
 60 years. She was a devoted wife, an outstanding mother, a superb mother-in-law, 
and the best grandmother ever. She was known for her hilarious sense of humor, her 
kindness and generosity toward others, and her Southern grace. People who met her 
inevitably would say "What a sweet lady." She was devoted to her family, and a good
 friend and neighbor. She said at the end that she had a wonderful life. 

She is survived by son Dr. Maurice V. Barnhill, III; son James H. Barnhill, Esq. and 
his wife, Georgia B. Barnhill; granddaughter Christina Barnhill Gunther and her 
husband Frederick Gunther; granddaughter Caroline E. Barnhill and her fiancé, 
John Freeman; two great-grandchildren, Sophia Venetianer and Deanna Gunther; 
nephew Dr. Hugh Mills and his wife Tu-Ahn Mills; nephew Dr. Michael Mills and his 
wife Ruth Mills; grand-nephew Dr. Richard Mills, his wife Saffron Mills, and their two 
children, Julian and Phoebe; grand-niece Katie Mills; grand-nephew Nathanial Mills; 
good friends Cookie Smith, Marion Rippy, Doris Pickard, Jeanette Harvin; and Milton, 
Samantha, Pete, and Henry. 

Memorial services will be held at Saint Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church on 
April 18, 2009 at 11:00. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/11/2009  




Bartie, George Joseph  
 
70, of Wallace, formerly of Barnsboro, N.J., died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at home. 
The funeral will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  

  

  
 
Bass, David W

WINNABOW -- David W. Bass, of 5738 Deerfield Place, died in his home on 
Thursday, April 9, 2009.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Bass, Sr. of Winnabow, his grandson, 
Christopher Bass, Jr. of Winnabow, four brothers, Charlie Bass, Jimmy Bass, 
Ronnie Bass, Mike Bass, and sister Jean Bass, all of Lynchburg, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 13, 2009, at Town Creek 
Baptist Church with Rev. Vic Potter officiating and epitaph by Anthony Jackson.

The family will receive friends at the home from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday, 
April 12, 2009.

Cape Fear Crematory, Fayetteville, N.C.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  



Beachum, Lena Lewis  
 
89, of Gardens of Pamlico, formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Two 
Rivers Healthcare. A memorial service will be held later. Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  



Beane, Dora Mae  
 
78, of Nakina, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at 
Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009  




 
Beckley, Suneil Cooper

Suneil Cooper Beckley, 79, of Boiling Spring Lakes, passed away on April 13th after 
a valiant 10 year battle with malignant melanoma. She was born in Stanford, KY, on 
April 11th, 1930, and was the daughter of Ethel Mae and Wesley Armstrong Cooper. 
She left behind her loving husband of 51 years, R. Donald Beckley, daughter, Donna 
Galanti (Michael), and grandson, Joshua Cooper Galanti, of Doylestown, PA. Other 
survivors include her brother Chester Cooper, and wife Ruby, and three special nephews, 
Mark and Mike Whitler and Jerry Cooper and many beloved cousins. 

She was a friend to all who met her and was an active member locally in The Red Hat 
Society, Shallotte Women's Bowling League, a Mahjong club and several bridge clubs. 
During their 51 years of marriage, Suneil and Don lived in NY, NH, MD, OH, and England. 
They enjoyed traveling to Europe and across America on many adventures. 

Services will be held Saturday, April 18th at 2pm, at: Full House Gospel of Prayer, 3127 
George II Highway, Southport, NC. Followed by a personal remembrance reception from 
3-5pm at: The Lakes Country Club, 591 South Shore Drive, Southport, NC

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
Foundation at: 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at: 
hospiceandlifecarecenter.org OR The Zimmer Cancer Center, New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at: nhrmc.org

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  

  
 
Bennett, Reginald  
 
of 355 Beasley Road, died Monday, April 20, 2009, in Chicago. A memorial service will 
be at noon Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Masonboro Sound. 
Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  




 
Best, Henry Clifton  
 
of Texas, formerly of the Cedar Grove community, Whiteville, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 
in Texas. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Texas. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/8/2009  




Bishop, Vionne  
 
87, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Davis Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. 
Thursday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Coble Ward Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  



Blanton, Jerricka Elizabeth  
 
25, of Vinton Street, Supply, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. The service will be at 3 p.m. 
Saturday at Brunswick Islands Baptist Church. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  





Blythe, Margaret Cranford

Margaret Cranford Blythe, 85, formerly of Brightmore of Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, died 
peacefully early Sunday morning, March 29, 2009, at Davis Health Care Center, Wilmington. 

Mrs. Blythe was born in Rowan County, NC, on December 10, 1923, the daughter of the 
late Murray and Sallie Morgan Cranford. Francis Earle Blythe, her husband of 50 years, 
preceded her in death in 1996. 

Mrs. Blythe graduated from Catawba College, Salisbury, NC and taught Home Economics 
one year at Landis High School, Landis, NC, before finding her true calling: that of being 
a mother to her children. She developed numerous creative skills and had a passion for 
growing cactus and other succulents, keeping a meticulous greenhouse for many years. 
She taught herself to weave pine needle baskets and mastered the art of weaving 
miniature baskets. She often taught basketry classes in the Wilmington area and at 
several state basket conventions. 

Mrs. Blythe's most inspiring legacy, however, may not be her creativity, but instead
 may be her commitment to family and faith. She continually voiced her thankfulness 
to "the Good Lord" for her children and had membership and participation in a body of 
Christ all her life. When she left "this mortal coil" she knew she would be "going home" 
to Jesus. 

Surviving Mrs. Blythe are her children: Tom Blythe and wife Maria of Selma, NC, Carol 
Corbin and husband Frank of Kannapolis, NC, Peggy Wilson and husband John of 
Weaverville, NC, Jane Excell and husband Jay of Wilmington, David Blythe and wife 
Mary of Chapel Hill, NC, Marshall Blythe and wife Nicole of Graham, NC; and her ten 
treasured grandchildren and eleven treasured great-grandchildren. 

A rite of burial service will be 2:00 pm, Monday, April 13, 2009 at St. John's Episcopal 
Church, Wilmington, with visitation immediately following at the church in Elebash Hall. 
Following the visitation, Mrs. Blythe's cremains will be interred beside her husband at 
Oleander Memorial Gardens at a family ceremony. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church (1219 Forest 
Hills Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403), Lower Cape Fear Hospice (1414 Physicians Drive, 
Wilmington, NC 28401), or to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1553 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28043; 
(910) 791-9099



Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/10/2009  


 
Blythe, Margaret Cranford  
 
85, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Davis Healthcare. A Rite of Burial service will be at 
2 p.m. April 13 at St. John's Episcopal Church. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  




Boney, Alice Beatrice Dixon  
 
of Dafford Heights, Wallace, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Adoram Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at the church cemetery. 
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  
 
 



Bordeaux, Angela Vail Applewhite  
 
of Delco, died Monday, April 27, 2009. A Liturgy of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at Christ The King Catholic Church, Riegelwood. Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  





Bordeaux, Carrie Taylor  
 
of 1504 Ann St., died Monday, April 6, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  




Boruch, Annie N.  
 
89, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. Arrangements by 
Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  



Bowen, Daisy Sellers  
 
83, of Chadbourn, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial 
will be at Union Valley Baptist Church cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/6/2009  


 
Bowen, George LeRoy  
 
85, of Calabash Drive, Carolina Shores, formerly of Bethlehem, Pa., died Monday, March 
30, 2009. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Baltimore, 
Md. Burial will be at Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  



Bradley, Dorothea Jean McIsaac  
 
88, of Sanford, died Saturday, April 11, 2009. Arrangements by Rogers-Pickard Funeral 
Home, Sanford.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/13/2009  



Brendel, Sharon Lackey  
 
59, died Monday, April 20, 2009. The service will be private. Wilmington Burial and Cremation 
Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/22/2009  




Briley, Edna Louise Harrison

Mrs. Edna Louise Harrison Briley, age 79, of 801 East Freemont St. in Burgaw, died Monday,
 April 27, 2009, at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw.

A graveside funeral service will be held today at 2:00 P.M. at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery 
in Wallace conducted by Dr. Dennis Bazemore. 

She is survived by one son, J. S. (Wayne) Briley, Jr. & wife Mary Ann of Burgaw, one 
granddaughter, Shannon Briley Humphrey & husband Franklin of Burgaw, one grandson, 
J. S. (Joey) Briley 111 of Burgaw, one great granddaughter, Briley Ann Humphrey, one 
great grandson, Franklin Shackelford (Shack) Humphrey, one sister, Mrs. Ruby Cherry 
& husband Elliott of Bethel, NC, one brother, Raymond Saunders Harrison & wife Iris of 
Havelock, NC 

Born in Martin County Mrs. Briley was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eloise 
Stalls Harrison. Mrs. Briley was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph 
Samuel Briley, Sr. and a brother Harold Harrison.

Mrs. Briley was a member of Burgaw Baptist Church and a former member of First 
Baptist Church of Wallace.

Casketbearers will be members of the NC Highway Patrol from Duplin and Pender County.

The family would like to thank Dr. Naseem Nasrallah and the staff at Day Spring Assisted 
Living as well as the staff of 2nd floor Skilled Nursing at Pender Memorial Hospital.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Burgaw Fire Dept. 109 North 
Walker St. in Burgaw, NC 28425, Wallace Fire Dept. 135 West Main St. Wallace, NC
 28466 or one's favorite charity.

The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service at the cemetery 
and at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Briley 304 North Bickett St. in Burgaw other 
times.

Padgett Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009 


 
Brooks, Juanita Patterson

Ms. Juanita Patterson Brooks formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, died in New 
York City on Saturday, March 28, 2009. A Graveside Service will be held for Ms. 
Brooks in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the 
Pine Forest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Adkins 
Drain Funeral Service.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 South 8th Street

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  




Brothers, Elizabeth Stevens R. "Betty"

BURGAW, NC/TRENTON, FL -- Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Stevens R. Brothers, age 90, 
of Trenton, FL, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Ares Nursing Home.

Betty was born December 12, 1918, in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Reverend 
E.H. and Grace Oliver Stevens.

She is survived by two sons Carl Reichert and wife Norma of N. Anson MA, Dan 
Reichert and wife Sue of High Springs, FL; four grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, 
Dennis "Rock" Brothers of Fairfax Va., Leonard Brothers and wife Marge of McLean 
Va.; two sisters-in-law Annette Brothers of Wilmington, Dorothy Brothers of Arlington 
Va.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Harrell's Funeral 
Home Chapel. Reverend Elbert Bradshaw will officiate. Burial will follow in the 
Burgaw Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends 1:00pm Thursday one hour prior to the service at 
Harrell's Funeral Home.

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/14/2009  



Brown, Dorothy Hulgan

SUMTER, S.C. -- Dorothy Hulgan Brown, 90 widow of Ashley DeWitt Brown, died 
Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Covenant Place.

Born in Valley Head, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Leonard Hulgan and 
Beatrice Clark Hulgan.

Mrs. Brown was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Bland Garden 
Club. She was an avid bridge player.

Surviving are two sons, Mark Brown and wife Shelly and Jeff Brown all of Sumter; five 
grandchildren, Katelynn Brown, Chris Brown, Heather Arnold,, Coti Bryant, Cory 
Massey; and one great-granddaughter, Amaya Hughes.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday in the Evergreen Memorial Park
 Cemetery with Rev. Walt Kendall officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 P.M. Thursday at the Elmore Hill McCreight 
Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Sumter County Developmental Disabilities Foundation, 
P. O. Box 3759, Sumter, SC 29151.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in 
charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/22/2009  




Brown, Lonnie B.  
 
of 812 S. Sixth St., died Monday, April 6, 2009, at home. Arrangements by John H. Shaw's 
Son Funeral Home.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  




Brown, Robert Delford  
 
died Thursday, March 21, 2009. A service will be held later in the Spring. Wilmington 
Burial and Cremation Service.  



Bryant, Bobby Eugene  
 
of 2 N. Lincoln Court, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  



Bryant, James Hobson  
 
81, of the Cedar Grove community of Supply, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Brunswick 
Community Hospital, Supply. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Grove 
Missionary Baptist Church, Supply. Burial will be at Riley Hewett Cemetery, Supply. 
Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.  




SELENA BRYANT

Ms. Selena Bryant, age 77, of Hwy. 117 Magnolia, NC, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, 
at Huntington Health Care in Burgaw, NC. She was the daughter of the late Manuel 
and Nettie Gavin Bryant.

Funeral services will be held from Byrd's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rose Hill, 
NC on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at 3:00 pm with one hour viewing prior to service at the 
church. Rev. James H. Faison, III will be officiating. Burial will follow at Little Mission 
Cemetery, Magnolia, NC. 

The visitation will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 
at Rose Hill Funeral Home.

Her survivors include two sisters: Hattie Pearl Hayes (Elmo) of Wallace, NC and 
Gladys English of Wallace, NC; four nieces: Glenda E. Hayes of Winston-Salem, 
NC; Geraldine Brinson Moore (David) of Warsaw, NC; Vickie Hayes McGhee (Andrea) 
of Durham, NC; and Debra Davis (Frederick) of Wallace, NC; one nephew: Preston 
Ervin Brinson of Rose Hill, NC; five great nieces, four great nephews, two great great
 nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was a retiree of the NC Cooperative Extension Services of Duplin County,
 NC where she served over 30 years as Secretary.

The family will be receiving family and friends at the home of Hattie Pearl and 
Elmo Hayes on Hwy. 41, Wallace, NC.

A Rose Hill Funeral Home Service. www.rosehillfh.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  




Buchanan, Ernest Gerald  
 
68, of Chestnut Drive, Supply, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at home. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. April 11 at Highland Baptist Church, High Point. Brunswick 
Funeral Service & Crematory.  





ELMER C. BULLARD

Elmer C. Bullard, 86 of Leland passed away April 6, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 

He was preceded in death by his parents David T. and Bertha Ward Bullard, wife 
Isadora Bullard and brothers Cede and Jesse Bullard. 

Elmer is survived by his son Elmer Ray Bullard and wife Linda; granddaughter Vonda 
Bullard; sister Gladys Wescott; nieces, nephews; and special friend Mable Hewett. 

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 1:30 PM prior to the service at 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. 

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/7/2009  



Burgaw, Henry E.  
 
77, of 5592 Fairley Road, Maxton, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Moore County 
Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Arrangements by S&L Funeral Home, Maxton.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  
 


Burgess, Samuel  
 
71, formerly of Duplin County, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, Brooklyn, 
N.Y. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Burial 
will be at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Cemetery, N.C. 903, Magnolia.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/22/2009  



Burkie, Montene  
 
58, of Rocky Point, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  
 

 

 
Butts, Leslie A.  
 
of 13607 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel 
AME Church, Northwest. Burial will be at Northwest Community Cemetery. Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel, Wilmington.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/21/2009  

 


 
Caines, Faye B

Faye B. Caines of Riegelwood, NC, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.

She was born in Robeson County, NC, February 25, 1934, daughter of the late Walter 
Raleigh Bullard and Minnie Holt Bullard.

Her family was her life. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother.

Surviving is her husband of fifty-four years, Samuel K. Caines; five children, Tony 
Caines (Susan) of Riegelwood, Jerry Caines (Pam) of Riegelwood, Samthya Hartis 
(Gene) of Leland, Eddie Caines (Alison) of Riegelwood, and Holly Pinto (John) of
 Leland; and grandchildren, Emily Caines, Peyton Hartis, Braxon Hartis, Braden 
Hartis, Matthew Caines, Andrew Caines, John Pinto, and Cadence Pinto.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Horace and James Bullard, and a sister, 
Pauline Johnson.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Riegelwood Baptist 
Church with the Rev. Charles Hester and the Rev. Bill Altman officiating. Interment 
will follow in the Caines Family section of the Ellis-Peterson Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Riegelwood Baptist Church, 
101 East Cornwallis Street, Riegelwood, NC, 28456, or a charity of one's choice.

Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009 

 

  
 
Caison, Julie Ann Gerganous

Julie Ann Gerganous Caison, age 34, left her earthly life and gently passed to her 
heavenly home on April 27, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 17, 1975, in Wilmington, the daughter of Clarence and Brenda 
Ivey Gerganous of Burgaw.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Robert "Bubba" Caison, Jr. and 
beloved daughter, Alyssa Logan Caison both of the home; brother, Eddie Gerganous 
(Anita) of Hampstead; grandmother, Lillian Gerganous of Hampstead; father-in-law 
and mother-in-law, Sammy and Gail Caison; brother-in-law, Joe Caison; sisters-in-law, 
Angie Caison and Elyse Crews, many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Julie graduated from Pender High School in 1993 and was currently employed with 
Pender County Board of Education. Julie's bright and shining light touched the lives 
of many and she was an inspiration to others all through her brief illness. 

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home.

Celebration of Julie's life will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral 
Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. John Fedoronko, The Rev. Dean Walker and The 
Rev. Kathy Hubbard officiating.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  




 
Caison, Wade  
 
64, of Holden Beach Road, Supply, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at home. A memorial 
service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sabbath Home Baptist Church, Holden Beach Road. 
Village Road Memorial Chapel, Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009  



 
 
Callahan, Elizabeth Ann

Elizabeth Ann Callahan, 65, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2009 
at her residence. 

She was born on June 14, 1943 to the late Thomas and Paula Cummings.

Elizabeth was a native New Yorker who moved to NC in 1999. For nine years, she 
worked with the Landfall Property Owners Association as Human Resource Manager. 
She was a devoted member and officer of Water of Life Lutheran Church. Elizabeth 
was a wonderful wife to her husband of 43 years, an amazing mother to her children 
and a loyal friend to those who knew her. She loved all aspects of life and will be 
greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Callahan; daughter, Amy Callahan; son, Robert 
Callahan and his significant other, Tiffany Lassiter; grandson, Cayden Callahan and 
sister Marycharlotte Cummings.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00pm, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel. 

A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Water of Life Lutheran Church, PO Box 
15392, Wilmington, NC 28408.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/3/2009 - 4/4/2009  



Callaway, Rodney Dean  
 
48, of Maple Street, Shallotte, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. The service will be at 2 p.m. 
Thursday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Calomiris, Maria

SOUTHPORT -- Mrs. Maria Calomiris, age 96, of Southport, died Sunday April 12, 
2009, at Dosher Nursing Center.

Mrs. Calomiris was born in Greece on March 24, 1913. She was a member of the 
Greek Orthodox Church in Florida. While residing in California she was an events 
coordinator for the PGA.

She is survived by two sons, Paul Soucy of Oak Island, Andrew Soucy of Boiling 
Spring Lakes; a brother, John Calomiris of Candler, NC; a niece, Connie Calomiris 
of Candler, NC; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four 
great-great-grandchildren.

No local services are planned.

Services will be in California.

You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/13/2009  



Campbell, Pleasant M.  
 
88, of Clarkton, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pierce Chapel AME Zion Church, 
Clarkton. Burial will be at Mitchell Field Cemetery, Clarkton. Worthington Funeral Home, 
Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  

 
 
Campfield, Tracy Carroll

WARSAW -- Tracy Carroll Campfield, 38, of Warsaw, died suddenly Saturday night, April 
11, 2009. Tracy was born in Duplin County on December 31, 1970, to Norman Campfield 
and the late Shirley Hamilton Campfield. 

Funeral services will be held 7:00p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Community Funeral
 Home Chapel in Warsaw with visitation following the service. A graveside service will be
 held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Rose Hill Cemetery in Rose Hill. 

He is survived by father and step-mother, Norman and Sheila Campfield of Kenansville; 
children, Dewayne Campfield of Warsaw, Tracy "Cricket" Campfield, Jr. and Kaitlyn
 Campfield of Clinton and Christian Campfield of the home; fiancee', Jean Costin of the 
home, brother, Chris Campfield of Kenansville, sister, Shanda Bass of Kenansville. 

Tracy was preceded in death by brother, Jonathan Campfield and David Croom. 

Arrangements handled by Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/14/2009  




Canady, Ruby  
 
80, of Whiteville, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Liberty Commons. The funeral will 
be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Entombment will be 
at Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  
  


 
Caporale, Patrick

Patrick Caporale, 57, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in the VA 
Medical Center in Durham, NC.

He was born in Dobbs Ferry, NY on December 15, 1951, the son of John P. Caporale 
and the late Mary Janet Riordan Caporale.

Mr. Caporale served in the U.S. Navy for over 12 years and graduated from UNCW 
Summa Cum Laude. He taught English abroad for over 10 years.

Surviving is his father, John P. Caporale and step-mother, Estelle Caporale of 
Wilmington, NC; beloved aunt, Beatrice Caporale of Ardsley, NY; sister, Janet 
Pelosi and husband, Louis of Merimar, FL; four brothers, Charles Caporale and 
wife, Kathy of Laguna Niguel, CA, John Caporale of Sarasota, FL, Anthony 
Caporale and wife, Joy of Richmond, VA, and Tom Caporale and wife, Tammy 
of Raleigh, NC; two nieces, Sarah Jean and Alexandra Caporale; seven nephews, 
Anthony Pelosi, Conor, Evan, Sean, Nicholas, Terran, and Josh Caporale.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009 at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel by Dr. Don Cashwell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center, Attention: 
Volunteer Services, 508 Fulton St., Durham, NC 27705.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/19/2009  





Carlton, Jessie  
 
83, of Warsaw, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at Faison Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Warsaw. Burial will be at 
the church cemetery. Rose Hill Funeral Home.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/5/2009  



Carmichael, James Herman  
 
52, of Lake Waccamaw, formerly of Whiteville, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 
Premier Living. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  




Carr, Vernett Chasten

Mrs. Vernett Chasten Carr, age 86, of 978 Pasture Branch Road, Rose Hill, died 
Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw.

Mrs. Carr is the widow of the late Johnnie Rushion Carr. She was employed with the 
Duplin County Services for the Aged for many years.

Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist Charity Church, Rose Hill on 
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm. Rev. Johnny Pearson officiating. Burial will 
follow at Carr Family Cemetery, Rose Hill.

She is survived by her children: two sons, Johnnie L. Carr and Rushion Carr, Jr. (Doris) 
both of Rose Hill; five daughters, Katie S. LaTouche (Joseph) of Baltimore, Maryland, 
Rita A. Conley of Durham, Hilda Evans of Baltimore, MD, Sharlene King of Durham 
and Henrietta Carr of Greensboro; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two 
great-great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law. 

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009, at Rose Hill 
Funeral Home from 7 to 8 pm and at other times at the home of the deceased. 

A Rose Hill Funeral Home Service... www.rosehillfh.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/24/2009  



 
 
Carter, Dolly York

Dolly York Carter, 83, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born in Ramseur, NC, September 19, 1925, daughter of Eugene York and 
Etta Brown York. Her husband of forty-five years, George Carter, passed away in 
1990.

Mrs. Carter enjoyed rocking in her chair, playing the guitar, and especially loved 
her pet Pekingese, "Precious."

Surviving are two daughters, Georgia Smith and husband, Paul of Wilmington, and 
Joy Rhodes of Garner, NC; three grandchildren, Mark Rhodes and Scott Rhodes 
of Garner, and Leanne Smith of Wilmington; two great-grandchildren, Emily Rhodes 
and Addisyn Rhodes; and her brother, Larry York and wife, Linda.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel by the Rev. Paul Waters.

Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary for one hour prior to the service on 
Friday.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 
Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401.

Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel

Condolences may be sent to family at: 7421 Myrtle Grove Road, Wilmington, NC, 
28409, or www.andrewsmortuary.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/8/2009  



Carter Sr., Harry Vernon

Harry Vernon Carter, Sr. of Prince William County departed planet earth for the promise
 in the Holy Bible, John, Chapter 14, verses 2 to 6 on Monday, March 30, 2009. Born 
March 21, 1922, he is once again united with his beautiful wife of 67 years, Mabel E. 
Carter who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his loving parents, 
Henry and Jessie Carter, a sister Nellie S. Boswell and a brother Nathan D. Carter, all 
of Wilmington, NC and a grandson, William Barr of Berryville, VA. He is survived by 
daughters Shelia Barr, Keyser, WV, Daniele Michael, Manassas, VA and Arenda 
Bingham and husband TJ, Stafford, VA, a son, Harry V. Carter, Jr., Falling Waters, 
WV, grandsons, William Michael III, Gary Michael, Michael Carter and Vernon Barr, 
granddaughters, Kammie Bingham and Karissa Bingham and 6 great grandchildren. 
He is also survived by special brothers-in-law Walter Roderick, Berlin, MD and George 
Roderick and wife Ann, Magnolia, NC, and special sisters-in-law, Jessie Frederick, and 
Clara Carter, both of Wilmington, NC. And he is survived by his many friends.

Mr. Carter was a machinist for the Navy Yard, Torpedo Factory and Naval Gun Factory 
for twenty years during which time he was awarded the Naval Ordnance Development 
Award. Harry worked with the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Development Command 
receiving several awards and retiring after twenty-one years with the Army Department 
as Chief of Model Fabrication Division, Fort Belvior, VA.

Harry Carter owned and operated Carter's Garage in Washington, DC. He served in 
World War II in the U.S. Army, 41st Infantry, in Leyte, Mindanao and was at Okinawa 
during the huge typhoon in 1945. He was among the first troops to enter Hiroshima, 
Japan on August 6, 1945 after their surrender and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Mr. 
Carter was a charter member of the drive to create, fund and build the WW II Veterans' 
Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Carter was a long-time member of Woodbine Baptist Church where he served as 
a deacon, trustee and a leading member of the cemetery committee. He was a charter 
member of Caring and Sharing, a ministry for those in need in Washington, D.C., and 
the Appalachians. For years, he and his wife prepared sandwiches, food and clothing 
and traveled in all types of weather to distribute these items to the needy on the streets 
of D.C.

The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas 
on Friday, April 3 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00. Services will be conducted at Pierce 
Funeral Home Chapel, on Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at 
Woodbine Cemetery in Manassas. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American 
Cancer Society, 124 Park St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180 or Caring and Sharing, 8865 
Oliver Ct. Apt. 1, Manassas, VA 20110-8865.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/2/2009  

 
 
Carter, Janie Estelle Atkinson  
 
81, of Warner Robins, Ga., formerly of Wallace, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at 
Taylor Regional Hospital, Hawkinsville, Ga. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at 
Poston Baptist Church, Wallace. Burial will be at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery, 
Wallace. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  



Chambers, Theodore Curtis

Mr. Theodore Curtis Chambers, 75, of Leland, NC, formally of Chapel Hill, NC, passed 
away on Thursday April 23, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a brief 
illness. Theodore was born July 3, 1933.

He is survived by his brother and wife, Earl and Helen Chambers, of Wilmington, NC; a 
"special" nephew and wife, Billy and Patsy Chambers, of the home, several nieces and 
nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and along with other family members.

Graveside services will be Monday, April 27, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at Merritt's Chapel 
United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. 
at Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Autumn Care of 
Wilmington, NC, the staff on the 3rd floor at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in 
Wilmington, NC, and Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter of Wilmington, NC.

Donations may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 1414 
Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/25/2009  



Chaucer, Bradford J.

SNEADS FERRY NC -- Bradford J. Chaucer of Sneads Ferry, NC, formerly of Wallingford 
CT, passed away Friday, April 17th, 2009, at Onslow Medical Center. The cause of death 
was a car collision. He was 60 years old.

Brad was born on March 6th, 1949, and raised in Middle Village, which is in Queens, 
New York City. He earned his BA in engineering, and went on to obtain his law degree, 
working as an attorney in Connecticut. Upon retiring, Brad was able to finally return to a 
lifelong interest in wood work. He moved to North Carolina and joined the American 
Association of Wood Turners, and the local chapter, the Wilmington Area Wood Turners 
Association.

Brad is survived by his sister, Valerie Chaucer-Levine of Hillsborough, NJ. He is 
pre-deceased by his parents Frances and Daniel Chaucer of Middle Village, NY. He has 
a niece and nephew in New Jersey and many relatives residing in Jacksonville and 
throughout the country.

Memorial Services will be held at Jones Funeral Home at 303 Chaney Ave in Jacksonville 
NC Wednesday at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends immediately following services 
at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville. 

Donations may be made to the Sneads Ferry Rescue Squad. 

Internet condolences may be left at www.jonesfh.org

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009  


 
Clark, Durwood Thomas

LELAND, NC -- Durwood Thomas Clark, 93, of Leland, NC, passed away on Sunday, 
April 5, 2009, at his residence following a recent illness.

He was born in Wilmington, NC, on August 2, 1915, the son of the late Lyon and Janie 
(Sue) Clark and was married to Bertie H. (Hollis) Clark, for 61 years.

Mr. Clark served three terms as a Brunswick County Commissioner and three terms 
as Register of Deeds, Brunswick County. He was associated with Security Savings 
Bank in Southport, NC, and then became the Manager of Security Savings Bank in 
Leland. He also served on the Brunswick County Library Board and was appointed an 
Original Trustee for Brunswick Community College by Gov. James Hunt.

Surviving besides his wife, are three sons, Durwood T. Clark, Jr. and wife Cherry, 
Arthur G. Clark, and Robin C. Clark and wife Rachel, all of Leland, NC; a sister, 
Mary Mildred Lynch of Fayetteville, NC; also five grandsons, Tommy Clark, Jeff 
Clark, Jason Clark, Dennis Clark and Jon Clark; three great-grandchildren, Ryne 
Clark, Riley Clark, and Parker Clark; also two step-grandchildren; RC and Savannah 
Harris.

Graveside Service will be conducted 2 P.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in Oleander 
Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Dwight Jenkins.

director@villageroadchapel.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/6/2009 - 4/7/2009  



 
Clark, Reva S.

SOUTHPORT -- Reva S. Clark, 74, of 3280 Timber Stream Drive, Southport, NC, formerly 
of Reidsville, NC, passed away peacefully at Dosher Memorial Hospital on April 15, 2009, 
in Southport, North Carolina.

A Graveside Service will be held at Greenview Cemetery in Reidsville, North Carolina 
on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend Michelle Chappell will be officiating. 
Visitation will be at the cemetery immediately following the service. 

Reva was the former Reva Ann Sasser and the daughter of the late Joseph and Lois 
Sasser. She was a lifelong Methodist. She graduated from Reidsville High School 
where she was named Miss Reidsville High of 1949 and attended Women's College 
in Greensboro. 

A lifetime artist, she taught and attended art classes at Rockingham Community 
College. She was the recipient of several artistic awards from the Rockingham 
County Fine Arts Festival. After moving to Southport in 1993, she continued her 
artistic endeavors studying under Rusty Hughes and showing her artwork in local 
businesses and galleries.

Through her art classes she was blessed with a wonderful group of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her bother Joe Sasser, Jr. 

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jonnie Clark, her daughter Laura Clark 
and her sons Justin Stadler and his fiancé Julia Ponteri and Landon Stadler, all of 
Southport; her daughter Karen Clark Baker and husband Reid Baker, and their 
daughter Allison, of Greensboro; daughter Melissa Clark Gibby and her daughter 
Meredith Gibby of Reidsville and son, Clark May of Louisburg, NC. She is also 
survived by her dog-children, Babe and Dolly. 

Jonnie and the family wish to extend a special thank you to all of their neighbors, 
friends, and caregivers for their kindness and support during Reva's illness.

The family respectfully requests, in lieu of flowers, donations are made to Zimmer 
Cancer Center, 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (or) The Rockingham 
County Animal Shelter online at rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org.

Wilkerson Funeral Home is providing services for the family. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  
 


 
Clemmons, Hakim Shareef  
 
of 209 Henry St., died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at noon Saturday 
at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 812 Harnett St. Burial will be at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  



 
Cole, Clyde  
 
80, of 1581 President St., Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Riegelwood, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 
at Brookdale Hospital, New York. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Friendly Funeral 
Home, Riegelwood. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Riegelwood.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  
 



Combs, Julia Moseley

Julia Moseley Combs of Hampstead, NC, joined her birth family in the arms of our Lord 
on March 30, 2009. Julia was born on March 30, 1918, in Kinston, NC, to Dr. Zebulon 
Vance and Reid Moseley.

She dedicated most of her 91 years on Earth to caring for her family and was a devoted 
daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She also cared for 
other children as a dedicated elementary school teacher. 

Julia will be greatly missed by her husband of 67 years, Edwin L. Combs Sr., her son 
Edwin L. Combs Jr. and his wife Jane, her daughter Julia Somers and her husband, 
Preston, her six grandchildren and their spouses, and eight great-grandchildren as well 
as her nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is greatly missed, but her love and 
kindness warm our hearts.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Maplewood Cemetery, in 
Kinston, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice at 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401 or Gordon Street 
Christian Church, 118 East Gordon St., Kinston, NC, 28501. 

Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (252) 527-1123.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  



Condon, Richard Charles  
 
51, of Carolina Beach, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Services will be at a later date. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  

 


Conner, Thomas J.

SOUTHPORT -- Mr. Thomas J. Conner, age 63, of Southport, died April 25, 2009.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1945. He graduated from LaSalle College 
and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

Tom leaves his loving partner, Martha of Southport, NC. He has two children, Sean from 
Philadelphia and Katie of New Hope, PA.

Tom was a kind and generous man, giving and thoughtful in all areas. A true Philadelphia 
fan til the end. He enjoyed a good cigar, a fine glass of scotch with friends and 18 holes 
on a beautiful day.

You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  

  
 
Conyers, Ruth Louise

Ms. Ruth Louise Conyers of 910 South 7th Street died, Friday, April 3, 2009, at
 her residence. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 11:00 
AM at Shiloh Baptist Church, Wilmington. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at 
Adkins Drain Funeral Service.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 South 8th Street

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/7/2009  



 
 
Cottle, Mary Trusler

Mary Trusler Cottle, 83, of Wilmington, died April 13, 2009. 

Mary was born February 7, 1926, in Carter County, TN. She was the daughter of the late 
Samuel Lewis Trusler and Rose Ella Large. She was also preceded in death by her 
husband Lewis Cottle, a son, David Cottle, four brothers; Carl Trusler, Lawrence Trusler, 
Robert Trusler, and Paul Trusler and a sister, Margaret Parsons. 

Mary was a member of Brookfield Church of God. 

Mary is survived by a son, Paul Cottle (Mary); a daughter, Patsy Sarvis (Billy); a brother, 
Glen Trusler (Connie); six sisters, Pauline Miles (Walter), Viola Perry, Bernice Whitlock, 
Georgie Estep, Louise Woodside (Richard) and Shelby Harriott (John). She is also 
survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and 
many nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Wednesday at Brookfield Church of God. 
Funeral services will be held at 11AM Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Brookfield Church 
of God, 131 Elliott Dr, Wilmington, NC, with Rev. Timothy Cowan and Rev. Ken Sarvis 
officiating. Interment will follow in Seagate Cemetery. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel. 

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/14/2009  



Cotton, Sophia Davis  
 
73, of Beulaville, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at home. A graveside service will be at 
11 a.m. Thursday at Pineview Cemetery, Seven Springs. Community Funeral Home, 
Beulaville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/22/2009  
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Council Jr., John Monroe

LAKE WACCAMAW -- John M. Council, Jr. died April 11, 2009 at his home, surrounded 
by his wife and family. Born January 27, 1923, he was the son of Louise Land and John 
Monroe Council, who predeceased him. Known throughout life as Jack, he graduated from 
Hallsboro High School and from North Carolina State College with an engineering degree. 
During World War II, he served as a flight instructor for the B-24 Bomber with the U.S. 
Army Air Corps and maintained a love of flying throughout his life. 

After graduating, he joined Council Tool Company where he worked for 55 years, serving 
as longtime President and Chairman. He was an original member of the North Carolina 
State University Board of Trustees, a graduate of the Executive Program of the University 
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a longtime supporter and board member of
 Southeastern Community College. An Eagle Scout, Jack continued to support the Boy 
Scouts of America for the remainder of his life. A former mayor of Lake Waccamaw, he 
was active in civic affairs throughout the state and region. 

Mr. Council was a faithful member of the Lake Waccamaw Presbyterian Church, where 
he served as deacon and elder and was for a time a member of First Presbyterian in 
Wilmington. At both churches he was a frequent soloist, known for his baritone/bass and 
for half a century was a consistent voice in the Southeastern Oratorio Society. Mr. Council 
was an avid outdoorsman and a former member of The North State Game Club at Council. 

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Sutherland Council, brother E.L. "Ned" Council and 
his wife Sally of Lake Waccamaw, sister Teau Council Coppedge and her husband Tom 
of Charlotte. He is also survived by his children, Susan Alston Council of Clayton, Harriett 
Wilkes Council of Lake Waccamaw, Marjorie Moore Council of Lake Waccamaw, Nancy 
Council Rix and her husband James of Raleigh, John Monroe Council, III and his wife Lori 
of Wilmington, and Pickett Council Ellis and her husband Lendon of Bolton. Stepchildren 
are Haskell Smith Rhett and his wife Connie of Wilmington, Dorothy Rhett Gore of 
Wilmington, Mary Rhett Gottschalg and her husband John of Alpharetta, GA, and 
Katharine Rhett Gallotta and her husband Steve of Suffolk, VA. 

Grandchildren are Joshua Paxton Powers, Ellen Edwards Best, John Lambert Edwards, 
Margaret Edwards Philpot, John Paxton Rix, James Council Rix, Cameron Tucker 
Council and Keaton Monroe Council. Also, Hannah Rhett, Walter Rhett, Owen Gore, 
Will Gottschalg, Charlotte Gottschalg, Katharine Gallotta and Haskell Gallotta. He is 
also survived by five great grandchildren and numerous cousins. 

Donations may be made to: The John M. Council, Sr. scholarship fund at Southeastern 
Community College (Whiteville), Southeastern Oratorio Society (106 Powell Building, 
Whiteville 28472), or Lake Waccamaw Presbyterian Church (Church Street), in honor 
of Jack Council. 

The family will greet friends at McKenzie Mortuary on Monday, April 13 from 7:00 to
 8:30 p.m. A celebration service is planned for Tuesday, April 14 at the Lake 
Waccamaw Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m., with a graveside service immediately 
following. 

Mr. Council was a great patriot. He also loved people, classical opera, storytelling, 
tool making and beautiful Lake Waccamaw. 

McKenzie Mortuary Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  



Courtney, Frances Louise Hambrick

Frances Louise Hambrick Courtney, 66, of Wilmington, NC, died March 29, 2009, at 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice care Center.

Frances was born October 2, 1942, in Radford, VA, the daughter of the late Walter 
Alonzo Hambrick and Sarah Shockley Hambrick. She was also preceded in death by 
her husband Charles William "Bud" Courtney.

Frances is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Laughter and her husband Greg; two sons, 
Larry Courtney and his wife Kathy and Rick Courtney and his wife Lisa, all of Wilmington. 
She is also survived by three sisters, Sarah Scott of Roanoke, VA, Alice Shumate and 
her husband Jeff of McDowell, VA, and Donna Rowland and her husband Mike of 
Roanoke, VA; a brother, Walter Hambrick and his wife Donna of Roanoke, VA; 8 
grandchildren, Christina, Amanda, Sarah, Danielle, Camden, Eric, Austin, and Dylan; 
and three great grandchildren; Bryanna, T.J., and Bryttney. She is also survived by her 
dog "Koko".

Frances was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed 
by her family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 10-11AM Wednesday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, where funeral services will follow at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
Care Center, 1406 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 3/31/2009 - 4/1/2009  



 
Covington, Everelena Everette  
 
of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., formerly of 9675 Magonlia Drive, Leland, died Saturday, March 
28, 2009, in Mt. Vernon. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Johnson Chapel 
AME Zion Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons 
Funeral Home.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  




Cromartie, Mary Louise  
 
92, of Clarkton, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Bladen County Hospital. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Jones 
Cemetery, Clarkton.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  

 

 
Daniels, Gertrude Mitchell

Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell Daniels, age 104, of 1001 South 10th Street Wilmington, NC, 
where she resided for over 80 years, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, peacefully at home. 
Mrs. Daniels was born April 13, 1904, in Freeman, NC, to the late Reverend Schofield 
and Susie Spaulding Mitchell and was the widow of John R. Daniels who passed away 
April 1, 1956.

Having business acumen, Ms. Daniels was an entrepreneur who ran a store before 
discovering her passion for flowers. She opened a floral business that became well 
known throughout the region from which she retired at age 88 to be a caregiver to her 
late daughter, Alma Daniels Howard.

Mrs. Daniels is survived by her daughter, Johnsie Daniels Davis and spouse Raymond 
Davis of Wilmington, NC, and a granddaughter whom she raised as her daughter, 
Jacquelyn Howard Brown and spouse Frank L. Brown of Woodbridge, VA; three 
grandchildren, Tamika Davis Bierlein and spouse Jeremy Bierlein, Danita Davis, and 
Trade Davis; six great-grandchildren, Nygel, Ethan, Danielle Bierlein, Sheryl Parker, 
Stanley Parker, and Sharisse Brown; and three great-great grandchildren, Jordan 
Emison, Taylor Payne, and Dylan Brown; a host of loving nieces and nephews; and 
special family ands friends.

Mrs. Daniels Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrews AME Zion Church Saturday, 
April 25, 2009, at 1PM with Reverend Alfonso Gregory III officiating. Burial will follow at 
the Freeman Cemetery, US Highway 74/76 in Freeman NC. A visitation for family and 
friends will be held Friday, April 24, 2009, from 6:00 pm -- 8:00 pm at Adkins Drain 
Funeral Service. You may visit at other times at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Davis, 
3724 Winston Boulevard, Wilmington, NC.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 South 8th Street

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/24/2009  



 
Daniels, Wilbert Jermaine  
 
21, of 1707 Kennedy Store Road, Riegelwood, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Bolton. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church, 
Riegelwood. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  




David, Catherine B.  
 
69, of 366 Silver Spoon Road, Evergreen, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Minter's Chapel 
First Born Church, Boardman. Burial will be at Evergreen Community Cemetery. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/11/2009  
 
 



 
Davis, Sarah Etta Swepson

Sarah Etta Swepson Davis, of 4403 Fairlawn Drive and formerly of 109 S. Ninth St., 
Wilmington, NC, departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2009. 

Sarah E. Davis was born November 28, 1928, in Wilmington, NC. She was the daughter 
of the late Rev. Otha and Mary L. Swepson. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, 
great-grand-mother, and aunt. She was well known to several as MeMa.

Ms. Davis was a member of Holy Trinity United Holy Church of the city, and attended 
church faithfully until her health started to decline. 

Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by one daughter Gladys S. Bryant. She leaves to 
cherish her memories three daughters, Mary D. Brown of the home, Earlean D. Davis 
of Charlotte, NC, and Helen M. Davis of the city. Also one sister Mrs. Beatrice S. 
Stallings of Wilmington, NC; four grandchildren, Tyra D. Brown of Durham, NC, Kevin 
D. Bryant (Ebony) of Durham, NC, Eric E. Bryant of the city, and Marcus D. Bryant of 
Washington, DC.; three great-grand daughters, Kiyah D. Bryant, Dominique Bryant, 
and Sanai Bryant; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Swepson of Hopkinsville, Ky; lifelong 
friends, Ms. Juanita Everette, Ms. Emily Mallette, and Ms. Lucy Larkins. She also 
leaves to cherish her memories a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and 
friends. Also her home health caretaker Ms. Vernell Tobias.

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Covenant Holiness Church, 
1020 Dawson St. Wilmington.

Adkins-Drain Funeral Services

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  




 
Davis, Tamika Latrice Patrick  
 
of 724 N. 11th St., died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & 
LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion AME Church, 
1111 N. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Davis Funeral 
Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  



Day, Arthur Henry  
 
80, of Fox Street, Shallotte, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
& LifeCareCenter. No local services will be announced. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  

 


Deason, JW  
 
of Winnabow, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. 
Monday at Ocean View United Methodist Church. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  

  
 
Devane, William F. "Big Bill"

WILMINGTON -- Mr. William F. "Big Bill" DeVane, 57 of 192 St. Marks Court Wilmington, 
NC, formerly of Tomahawk died Wednesday, April 01, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Mr. Bill was born October 1951 in Sampson Co., NC, the beloved son of the late John 
Lofton DeVane and Catherine Buie DeVane. Mr. Bill worked as loyal employee for 
General Electric Co. in Wilmington, NC, for 38 years.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 04, 2009, at the Ingold 
Cemetery in Garland, by Dr. Bill Young. 

Mr. DeVane is survived by 2 brothers, John Michael DeVane, wife Judy, daughter, 
Marissa, and son, Sterling, of Ft. Myers, Fl., Patrick DeVane, wife Tomye Su, and 
daughter, Anna of Elizabethtown, NC.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 04, 2009, from 11:00A.M.-noon 
at Carter Funeral Home in Garland.

Online condolences maybe sent through www.carterfh.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
DeVaughn, Rockwell Prince "Rocky"  
 
37, of Tabor City, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at home. A memorial service will be at 11 
a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  


 
Devone, Tarrence Lamont  
 
of 3433 Wilshire Blvd., died Friday, March 27, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at St. James AME Church, Castle Hayne. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  

  
 
Dobson, Ruby C.  
 
died Monday, April 6, 2009. The burial will be Friday at Charles Memorial Gardens, 
Leonardtown, Md. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  

 
 


Donatelli, Errol Luigi "Butch"

Errol Luigi "Butch" Donatelli of Wilmington, NC went home to be with his heavenly 
Father and his family that has gone before him.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street 
Chapel by Rev. Robert Whitter and Rev. Charles Roberts. Interment will follow in 
Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/22/2009  


 
Doyle, Jack C.

Jack Curtis Doyle, 76, of Castle Hayne, NC, was called home on Saturday, April 18th by 
his heavenly Savior. He was born in Bluefield, West "By God" Virginia, on July 25, 1932. 
He was the son of the late Curtis Byron and Cordie Glover Doyle. 

Jack was proud of his service in the United States Navy for four years during the Korean 
War and his 33 years with Piedmont Airlines. He lived in many places in West Virginia, 
Tennessee and North Carolina. He was an active member of Wesley Memorial United 
Methodist Church for 45 years, and President of the United Methodist Men, Young at 
Heart, and "President for Life" of the O.H. Joy Sunday School class. After loving 
coercion from his granddaughter, Jillian, Jack was a pilgrim on the Walk to Emmaus 
where he re-encountered his Lord and Savior. Jack never met a stranger, and enjoyed 
making friends all over the United States on his travels with his wife,Nannie, and brother 
and sister-in-law Randy, and Booty Simmons. 

Jack was extremely proud of his family and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nannie 
S. Doyle, by his children, Deborah Anne Chiappisi and her husband Stephen, Curtis 
Matthew Doyle, and Jason Lee Doyle and wife Tammy. He is also survived by his 
"favorite" granddaughter, Jillian Marie Chiappisi and "favorite" grandson, Ethan Nicholas 
Chiappisi, and a favorite cousin, Thomas Doyle of Salem, Virginia.

A celebration of Jack's life will be held at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church,
 on Tuesday, April 21, at 2:00 pm in the afternoon. Visitation will take place at 1:00 
pm in the Wesley Memorial Gathering Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wesley Memorial 
United Methodist Church, 1401 South College Road, Wilmington, North Carolina 
28403 or for research to the Crohn's and Colitis Association.

Andrews Mortuary Market Street

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/19/2009 - 4/20/2009  


  
 
Duncan, Gerald  
 
53, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. A private family service will be held later. Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  



 
Duncan, Hilda Grey  
 
72, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Friday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Peacock's Columbus 
Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  



 
Dunn, Mary L.  
 
81, of Warsaw, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Wayne Memorial 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 4/4/2009  

 
 
Eakins, Hazel Rowe  
 
90, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at 
First Baptist Church. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  

 


 
Eason, Sammy

WHITEVILLE -- Mr. Samuel "Sammy" Harvey Eason, 65, of Whiteville died Thursday, 
April 23, 2009 at his residence. 

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Northwood 
Assembly. Interment will be in Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park. 

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Creech Eason; three daughters, Kimberly Fine & 
husband, Michael of Whiteville, Christy Deal & husband, Kevin of Whiteville and Sherry 
Jordan & husband, Sammy of Clarkton; a son, Phil "Pink" Creech of Whiteville; three 
brothers, Cecil Eason & wife, Barbara of Whiteville, Leroy Dewitt Eason & wife, Jean 
of Whiteville, Larry Eason & wife, Cathy of Bladenboro; seven grandchildren, Cage 
Deal, Alanna Deal, Austin Fine, Hali Brooke Fine, Stacy Palmer, Amber Creech and 
Ashley Creech. 

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Peacock 
Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be made to Columbus County Parks & Recreation, Sammy Eason 
Memorial Foundation, 106 W. Smith St., Whiteville, NC 28472. 

A Peacock Service, PO Box 586, Whiteville, NC 28472. 910-642-4141

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/25/2009  


 
 
Edd, Cynthia Lester  
 
54, of Burgaw, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw. Burial will be 
at Riverview Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009 
 
 
Ellis, Parry Lee

JULY 5, 1921 - APRIL 13, 2009

WILSON -- Parry Lee Ellis, 87, of Wilson, died Monday. A graveside funeral service 
will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery.

She was a sweet and gentle lady who loved to garden and was a loving mother, 
grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Ellis is survived by a daughter, Jo Whalen and husband, Stephen of Wrightsville 
Beach; a son, William Thomas Ellis and wife, Jean of Raleigh; granddaughters, 
Angie Collins and husband, Dean of Raleigh, and Stephanie Deans of Knightdale; 
grandson, Neil Deans and wife, Luana of Raleigh; nine great-grandchildren, Aubrey, 
Jensen, Jake, Sam, and Camryn Collins, and Eva, Cooper, and Archer Deans, all 
of Raleigh, and Nicole Deans of Knightdale; and a sister, Eloise Sutton of Wilson. 

Preceding Mrs. Ellis in death were her husband, Willie Lee Ellis, her parents, 
Willie Ivan and Ellie Joyner Hunt, and a brother, Lit Hunt.

Memorials in her memory may be directed to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. 
Mary's St., 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605. 

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  


 
Ellwood, Irene  
 
96, died Thursday, April 24, 2009. Services will be at a later date in Michigan. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/25/2009  




 
English, Bernice Edward "Bernie"

On Easter Wednesday, April 8, 2009, just one day past his 59th wedding anniversary,
 Bernice ("Bernie") Edward English, aged 83, passed away at home, surrounded by 
his loving family, after a short but so very courageous battle with metastatic melanoma 
of the brain.

He slipped through the mortal constraints of this earth, carried away to his eternal 
home in the arms of his angels, and reached out to touch the face of his Lord. Bernie's 
youth has now been renewed like the eagles.

Bernie was born September 12, 1925, at home on a farm in rural Duplin County. He 
was a devoted husband and wonderful father. Bernie is survived by his loving and 
likewise devoted wife and soul mate of 59 years, Dorothy ("Dot") Spivey English of 
the home whom he married on Good Friday, April 7th 1950, and by his grateful and 
adoring son, Gary Allen English, Founder and CEO, The Emirates College of Media 
Arts & Sciences (ECMAS RAK), Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates; his younger 
brother Kenneth English of Jacksonville, Florida; his younger sister Eunice Mott of 
Wallace, North Carolina; his youngest sister Joyce Cooper of Winder, Georgia; 
numerous nieces and nephews; and his very special and beloved friends. He was 
preceded by his mother Alberta Cummings English, father Dock English, his older 
brother Eugene English, and his younger sister Francis Williams.

Bernie proudly served his country for 3 years 8 days with the US Navy in the Pacific 
theater during World War II, enlisting at the age of 17. He then worked in new car 
sales and management for 381/2 years with MacMillan Buick and Schaeffer Buick 
in Wilmington, retiring on his birthday in 1987. He was a faithful member of Winter 
Park Baptist Church for over 53 years, elected as a Deacon in 1961.

The family will receive condolences at their home in Long Leaf Hills.

Graveside services will be held on Easter Saturday April 11th at 12:00pm ("High 
Noon" was one of Bernie's favorite films), Greenlawn Memorial Park, conducted 
by Reverend Mark Teachey. The family extends heartfelt and very special thanks
 to the wonderful and caring staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Support 
including Deborah, Lisa, Tonya, Kelly, Joe, Brenda, and especially Mary Neelon, 
("My Mary"); Dr. Peter Ungaro, Beth Mathews and the staff of the Zimmer Cancer 
Center; longtime friend and physician Dr. Allan Thomas, and so many other loving,
 kind and thoughtful members of our "extended family", especially Bill and Nell 
Smith, Beulah Conner, Bill and Rachel Bland, Ed and Elnora Smith, Leo and 
Elaine Bednarczyk, Thetus Horrell and family, and all of the crew members of LST 
124.

Memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Support at 
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.

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

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/10/2009  

 

 
 
Faircloth, Caleb Douglas

Caleb Douglas Faircloth, infant son of Holly Nicole Thomas of Shallotte, died April 
9, 2009 at Brunswick Community Hospital.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his brother, Johnny Ray Davis; his 
maternal grandmother, Shelly Hewett of Shallotte; maternal great grandparents, 
Laverne and Betty Clemmons of Shallotte.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 1pm at the Oak Grove 
Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Landis Lancaster officiating.

You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  




 
Fairley, Henry E.  
 
77, of 5592 Fairley Road, Maxton, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Moore County 
Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall 
of Jehovah Witnesses, Red Springs. A private burial will be held later. S&L Funeral 
Home, Maxton.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
 
Felder, Cooper H.  
 
of 712 Hanover St., died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Friday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary 
Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  

 


 
Ferro, Joseph

Joseph Ferro, 94, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Davis 
Health Care Center. 

Joseph served our country in the US Army during WWII as a cannoneer. Joseph 
received an Honorable Discharge in April 1944. Joseph worked in Interior Design and 
later in the Garment District in Manhattan. Joseph was a loving, kind, and gentle 
husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved painting and woodworking.
 His home and homes' of family members are filled with his paintings and woodwork. 
Joseph's love of handiwork and automobiles was passed down to his grandson, Frank 
David, who is seen to have many of the same qualities as his wonderful grandfather. 
Joseph and his wife shared many happy memories including a trip to Puerto Rico and 
Italy and enjoyed eating all the delicious Italian meals his wife cooked each and
 everyday. At the time of his passing, Joseph was surrounded at his bedside by his 
family. 

Joseph is survived and will be missed by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary Lella Ferro,
 his son, Joseph and wife, Kathee, of Wilmington, and a daughter, Mary Ann and 
husband, Greg, of Brigantine, NJ. A sister, Mary Adamo, of Pompton Lakes, NJ. 
Grandchildren, Donna Marie German and husband, Scott, of Acton, MA, Frank David 
Schneider and wife, Laura, of Hillsborough, NJ, and Tyler Joseph Ferro of Wilmington, 
NC. Great-grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, and Devin German, Brianna and Nicholas 
Schneider. Grandchildren, Eliece Rake and husband, Pat, of Wilmington, NC, and 
Paul Arnold of Pennsylvania. Great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Kortney, and Joshua Rake, 
and Alana Belle Arnold.

The family will receive friends from 12:15pm to 1pm Saturday, April 4, 2009, at St. Mark 
Catholic Church. A Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 1pm Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research 
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
Field, John Joyce "Jack"  
 
of Bolivia, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at home. The funeral Mass will be at noon 
Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southport. Peacock-Newnam & White, 
Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  


  
 
Fisher, Ida Pearl

APRIL 01, 2009

HOLLY RIDGE -- Ida Pearl Fisher, 91, of Holly Ridge, died Wednesday, April 1, 
2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday at St. 
Philips Episcopal Church with Revs. Timothy Dols and Preston Wells officiating. 
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

Mrs. Fisher was a daughter of the late Lorenza and Etha West Williams. She was 
also preceded in death by her husband, Eldrege F. Fisher; one son, Murray E. 
Fisher; one brother, Paul Williams; and one sister, Janet Squires. 

Survivors include two sons, Morris Fisher and his wife, Melvina, of Jacksonville 
and Eddie Fisher and his wife, Julie, of Burlington; two daughters, Judy Fisher 
Edens and her husband, Bobby, of Hampstead and Linda Fisher Pierce and her 
husband, Stacy, of Jacksonville; daughter-in-law, Betty Fisher of Holly Ridge; 
seven sisters, Lena Medlin, Clara Turner, Hazel Williams, Yvonne Hamilton, 
Betty Smith, Lilly King and Faye Johnson; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-
grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 

The family will receive friends Friday morning prior to the service from 10:00 AM 
until 11:00 AM at the church. 

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to St. Philips Episcopal Church, 
559 Tar Landing Road, Holly Ridge, NC 28445. 

Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  



 
Fleming, Sarah H.

WILSON -- Sarah Norfleet Harrell Fleming, 83, died at home Wednesday, April 
1, 2009. She was born on May 31, 1925, in Wilson County to the late William 
Norfleet Harrell and Maude Applewhite Harrell. Sarah was preceded in death by 
her husband of 55 years, Hunter Lee Fleming, Jr. She was a lifelong resident 
of Wilson, but spent the last 20 years enjoying the ocean at her Topsail Beach 
home.

Sarah graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in Wilson and attended Duke
 University.

Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, conducted by the Dr. 
William M. Presnell and the Rev. Daniel P. Jones, followed by visitation in the 
church courtyard.

"Amah", as she was affectionately called, is survived by daughters, Norfleet 
Fleming Herring and husband, Richard, of Wilson; Susan Fleming McCann 
and husband, Kim, of Morganton; son, Hunter Lee Fleming, III and wife, Nan, 
of Wilson; nine grandsons, Will Herring and wife, Hillary, of Charleston, SC, 
Fleming Herring of Raleigh, and John Herring of Wilson; Zack and Davis 
Fleming of Wilson; Mathis, William, Hunter and Patrick McCann of Morganton.

Memorials are suggested to Emma Anderson Chapel, PO Box 3071 Topsail 
Beach NC 28445 or to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1423, Wilson 
NC 27894.

Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, N, 
www.wilsonmemorialservice.com, (252) 237-7171. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  




Ford Jr., John F.

John F. Ford Jr., 70, was born in Gastonia, NC, and died on April 3, 2009. He was 
the son of the late John F. Ford, Sr. and Louise Heaton Ford. He was preceded in 
death by his brother David Ford. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Rusty 
and Bobbye Ford of Gastonia, NC; his son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Laura 
Ford of Wilmington, NC; his daughter and son-in-law Lynn and Christian Polintan of 
Phoenix, AZ; and his grandchildren Hunter and Kaitlyn Polintan, and Brooks Ford.

John was a Vice President for Dunavant Enterprises, a cotton merchandiser out of 
Memphis, TN. He lived in many places including Gastonia, NC, Memphis, TN, 
Phoenix, AZ, and most recently in Holden Beach, NC. He enjoyed traveling and 
fishing, and was a member and past Commander of the Shallotte River Power 
Squadron. 

A service at sea will be held aboard the Voyager on April 11, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. 
docking from 9939 Nance Street, Calabash, NC 28467. A reception will be held 
following the service at John's house.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/7/2009  



Formy-Duval, Charlie Bias  
 
88, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Peacock's Funeral Home, Whiteville. Entombment will be at Peacock's 
Columbus Memorial Park Mausoleum.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  

 
 
Foster, Robert Donald "Bob"
 
ROBERT "BOB" DONALD FOSTER 

Robert "Bob" Donald Foster of Wilmington died Saturday, April 11, 2009 in 
Wilmington.

He was born June 26, 1928 in Polk County N.C. one of thirteen children to the 
late Joseph Foster and Pearl Hudson Foster and was preceded in death by his 
wife Jessie Smith Foster.

Mr. Foster was retired from the U.S. Marine Corp having served in the Korean 
War, Vietnam and volunteered in Desert Storm.

Surviving are his children Ann Foster Harper of Wilmington, Robert "Robbie" 
Foster and wife Karen of Wilmington, Mark Joseph Foster and wife Julie of 
Wilmington, grandchildren, Rachel Harper, Jonathan Foster, Katherine Foster, 
Joshua Foster and Travis Foster. Special loved ones Bonita Phelps and Cindy 
Gaughan.

A graveside service will be held 11 am Tuesday April 14, 2009 at Sea Lawn 
Memorial Park in Hampstead.

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

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 
Physicians Dr., Wilmington NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  



 
Fowler Jr., Christopher  
 
19, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Williams Cemetery, Nakina.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  


 
 
Fowler, Genaria Lee

Genaria Lee Fowler, 83, of Wilmington passed away on 08 April, 2009, at the Lower 
Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born on 25 of August 1925, in 
Fayetteville, NC. Our love for our sweet mother was greater than this world..... She 
was our loving mother, our confidante and our best friend... Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Genaria married Willie Fowler in 1940 and moved to Wilmington in 1942 where 
Willie worked at the Wilmington Shipyard. After the war ended, they co-owned 
and operated Fowler Wholesale Meat Company until 1991. Genaria was preceded 
in death by her beloved husband in May of 1998; her sisters Clara Kirkendall and 
Elva Hair, brothers Blackmon Lee and Eldridge Lee.

Genaria was the oldest daughter of Callus Melancthon Lee and Ardella Hair. Her 
paternal grandparents were Melancthon Lee and Sarah Elizabeth Baker. Genaria 
was a direct descendant of Hugh Lee who emigrated from England before 1643 
and settled in Charles County, Virginia. The Lees migrated into Johnston County 
North Carolina in the 1790's. The Bakers were descended from Highland Scots 
who settled in Cumberland County in the early 1800's. Her maternal grandparents 
were John Thomas Hair and Doshia Ann Draughon. Both families were early 
settlers of northern Sampson County.

Graveside services will be held at Oleander Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM Friday. 
Services will be conducted by the Rev. C.R. Price. The family will greet friends 
following the service or at the family residence.

Genaria is survived by five sons. Richard of Hampstead, Roger (Jane) of Houston, 
Texas, Ronnie (Nancy) of Wrightsboro, Raymond and Reggie of Wilmington; 6 
grandchildren, Charlotte Hagan of Scotts Hill, Christopher Fowler of Wrightsboro, 
Fritz and Stanley Fowler of Houston, Texas, Nicole Frost of Austin, Texas and 
Ronald Rich of Comas, Washington; 2 step-grandchildren; Timothy and Shannon 
Bennett of Wrightsboro; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Larry Lee of Indiana; 1 
half-sister, Elizabeth Fowler of Florida, and 1 half-brother, Clarence Fowler of 
California. 

The family would like to thank the staff at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice for their 
kindness during a stressful time.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1553 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 
28403; (910) 791.9099

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/10/2009  




 
Fowler, Rick

Rick Fowler, 53, of Leland, NC, passes away Friday, April 17, 2009.

He was born in Raleigh, NC, on February 21, 1956, the son of Evelyn Hunter 
Fowler and the late William H. Fowler.

Rick was an avid outdoorsman and bear hunter and was a long time member of 
the Black River Hunt Club. He was a loyal employee for over thirty-five years for 
Pepsi Co. where he was a warehouse manager. Rick loved to cook and spent 
much of his time catering Pig Pickin's. Rick was loved by all who knew him. He 
was such a glorious light in all our lives. He will live in all our hearts forever.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his devoted and loving wife, Heidi Fowler 
who was the love of his life; three children, Traci DeBose and husband Melvin, 
Jeff Fowler and Raven, and Jentry Fowler; one brother who was his best friend, 
Eddie Fowler; three sisters, Patricia Fowler, Sandra Hamel and Belinda 
Hammonds; grandchildren, Fowler and Austin DeBose and Trenton Fowler; many
 nieces and nephews including two special nephews, Joey Fowler and wife Tammy 
and Jamie Fowler and wife Kim; stepchildren, Brian Pinkham and wife Jocelyn, 
Jason Pinkham, and Sarah Wrangham and husband Travis; step grandchildren, 
Emma Wrangham and Chloe Pinkham.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday, April 20, 2009 at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel by Rev. Ken Sarvis. Everyone is invited to a celebration of Rick's life, 
which will follow at Rick and Heidi's residence beginning at 4:00 pm Tuesday.

Memorials may be made in Rick's name to the charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/19/2009 - 4/20/2009 


 
Fox, Casey

On Saturday, April 11, 2009, Casey Fox passed away at the young and tender 
age of 17. He was a bright, caring and wonderfully kind young man who will be 
terribly missed by many.

Casey was born in Statesville, NC, on May 28, 1991, the son of Terry and Sherri 
Fox, both of Wilmington.

In addition to his parents, Casey is survived by his brother Justin Fox; his 
grandfather Robert Bridges; his uncle and aunt Jerry and Jean Summers; and 
his aunts Judy Morgan, Tammy Stein, Sherry Moore; and a number of extended 
family, cousins and family friends.

In life, and beginning at a very young age, Casey's natural allure led people and 
animals of all walks basking in his glow. A lover of the warm seasons the great 
outdoors, Casey indulged himself in many exciting sports including wakeboarding, 
surfing, extreme skating and boxing. Casey adored his family and maintained a 
glorious bond with both them and the friends that rallied around him. Casey's 
memory shall live on, his light burns eternal.

A memorial service shall be held at 3:00 p.m. this Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 4313 Lake Ave. in Wilmington. 
Services were also provided by Wilmington Burial and Cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  

 


 
Foxworth, Gracie Nichols  
 
of 4628 Patrick Ave., died Monday, April 6, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Princess Place Drive. Burial will be 
in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/9/2009  

  
 
Franco, Grace  
 
of Leland, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Brunswick Cove Living Center. Arrangements 
by Village Road Memorial Chapel, Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009   
 
 

 
 
Franks, Charles Owen

Charles Owen Franks, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed from this life on 
April 17, 2009, at home with his children at his side.

He was born December 11, 1918, to the late James "Gilley" Franks and Mamie 
Sampson Franks of Greenville Sound, North Carolina.

Mr. Franks was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. 
Charles enlisted in the Army with the 99th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft unit training 
facility at Camp Davis, N.C. (Holly Ridge). He was honorably discharged with rank 
of Corporal.

Charles was affiliated with the Maritime Wilmington Reserve Fleet with substantially 
continuous service from 1952 through 1955. He was employed with the Wilmington 
Housing Authority for many years and retired from CP&L in 1985.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude of 60 years. 

A loving "Father" to three daughters, Charlene Franks Everett and husband Bernard 
of Castle Hayne, NC, Brenda Franks James of Wilmington, NC, and Antoinette Franks 
Newsome and husband William of Washington, DC. A loving "Grandfather" to Andrea 
Everett, Tamara Newsome Minor and husband Kevin, Jamal James and Iman and 
Kenya Newsome.

Funeral Services will be held at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home, 520 Red Cross 
St. on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. Internment will follow at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 
22, 2009, at the funeral home.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/22/2009  


  
 
Freeman, Channing Darnell

BOLTON -- Mr. Channing Darnell Freeman, 24, of Bolton, died Thursday, April 23, 
2009 in an automobile accident. He was born February 6, 1985 in New Hanover 
County, the son of Lennis D. Freeman and Jacqueline Rachel Houghton Freeman. 
He was employed by Haps Home Service & Repair and also operated a Lawn Care 
service. 

A funeral service will be conducted 3:00 PM, Monday, April 27, 2009 at New Hope 
Baptist Church by Rev. Priscilla Jacobs, Rev. Mike Jacobs and Rev. Don Carter. 
Interment will be in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents; a sister, GrayAnna Lamar Freeman of the home; 
maternal grandparents, Lamar Houghton and Almeta Houghton of Atkinson; a niece, 
Madilyn Grace Patrick. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, 
Joe Huggins Freeman and Lizzie Lee Freeman. 

The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Peacock 
Funeral Home. 

A Peacock Service. 

Peacock, PO Box 586, Whiteville, NC 28472 910-642-4141

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/25/2009  



Freeman, Delores  
 
of 16808 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Premier Living 
Healthcare Center, Lake Waccamaw. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. 
Pleasant AME Zion Church, Riegelwood. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Davis 
Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/13/2009  



 
Freeman, Jeremy  
 
22, of Bolton, died Thursday, April 23, 2009. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at 
New Hope Baptist Church, Bolton. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peacock 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  


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Freeman, Matthew  
 
25, of Bolton, died Thursday, April 23, 2009. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at 
New Hope Baptist Church, Bolton. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peacock 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009   

 


 
Fulford Sr., Willie Marvin

SHALLOTTE, NC -- Willie Marvin Fulford, Sr., 80, of Holden Beach Road SW, died 
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center,

Mr. Fulford was born on August 25, 1928, in Brunswick Co., to the late Rev. Isaiah 
and Mary Hewett Fulford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his 
sister, Estelle F. Hewett. He retired as a dredge boat operator with Cottrell Engineering.

He was. the founder of Fulford Motor Sports. He loved and sponsored local racing in 
the Nascar Weekly Racing Series, Myrtle Beach Speedway and other local speedways.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Cecile E. Fulford; son, Dub Fulford, (Yolonda) of 
Holden Beach; daughter, Brenda Robinson, (Jimmy Ward), of Shallotte; twin brother, 
Otis Fulford of Ravenelle, SC, Elwood "Woody" Fulford, Shallotte, and D.L. Fulford, 
of Ash; four grandchildren, Willie Fulford, (Jessie), Adam Fulford, (Crystal), Cale 
Fulford, and Harrison Sweat; great-grandchildren, Amber Nicole Fulford and Little 
Adam Fulford; and dear friends, Mike and Peggy Sweat.

Funeral services will be conducted in the United Vision Pentecostal Church at 3:00 
p.m. on Saturday, April 11th by the Reverend Maurice Milligan.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home,

Casketbearers will be Cale Fulford, Harrison Sweat, Roger Simmons, Tony Faircloth, 
Otis Fulford, Jr. and Bobby Evans.

Honorary casketbearers will be Winky Evans, James Calvin Hewett, Pete Phelps, 
Freeman Hewett, Tom Gore, Hugh Messer, Craven Hewett, Sr., and Elbert Galloway.

Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com, 
Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/10/2009  
 


 
Furr, Miriam Alice Coulter

Miriam Alice Coulter Furr, 91, of Wilmington, NC, died peacefully on Saturday, 
March 28, 2009, at Champions Assisted Living.

She was born in Charlotte, NC, on January 15, 1918, to the late Fred Garland and 
Alice Rhoney Coulter. She attended Charlotte Mecklenburg public schools and 
Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church.

Miriam married James Martin Furr on February 22, 1936, and they celebrated 60 
years together before his passing on July 21, 1996. She was also preceded in 
death by her youngest daughter, Bonnie Marie Furr, in 1996.

Miriam and Jim, affectionately known as Mama Miriam and Daddy Jim, became 
permanent residents of Wrightsville Beach in 1982 and active members of the 
community.

Surviving are her children, James Stephen Furr and wife, Barbara, Mrs. Miriam 
Furr Lucas and husband, Hollis, and Daniel Scott Furr and wife, Jeaneen. Her 
nine grandchildren are James Stephen Furr, Jr., Daniel Scott Furr, Jr., David 
Bryan Bensch, Andrew Martin Furr, Andrea Marie Bell, Stephanie Leigh Furr, 
Nicole Annette Seitz, Russell Brian Furr, and Daneen Ashley Furr. Miriam is 
also survived by 15 great grandchildren, Amber Nicole Chandler, Elody Marie 
Bensch, Sophia Lucille Bensch, Hailey Madison Bensch, Sierra Nicole Bell, 
Alexa Martin Bell, Charles Lucas Bell, Olivia Grace Seitz, Coulter Brian Seitz, 
Savannah Marie Furr, Andrew Martin Furr, Jr., Landen Scott Furr, Daniel John 
Furr, Jack Tucker Furr, and Madeline Louise Furr.

Miriam is survived by two sisters, Bonnie Coulter Pack and husband, Brownie, 
Wilmington, NC, and Linda Coulter Guin and husband, Al, Charlotte, NC.

Miriam was a Charter member of Covenant Church, where her praise and worship
 memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 11:00a.m. by 
Pastor Jim Davis. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will 
follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The Pallbearers will be her five grandsons.

The family will receive friends immediately following the services at 2344 Scotts 
Hill Loop Road.

Memorials may be made to Covenant Church, 210 Station Road, Wilmington, NC 
28405.

The family would like to thank the staff at Champions Assisted Living and Jean and 
Roxanne of Spring Air Home Care for the excellent care they provided.

The family would also like to recognize Miriam's granddaughter, Stephanie, for her 
dedication to her grandmother.

Mama Miriam's legacy will live on in our hearts and our actions and our children. 
She is a strong root for our lasting and growing family tree.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/2/2009 - 4/3/2009


  
 
Fussell, Gerald Davis  
 
74, of Rose Hill, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Carolina East Hospice Care Center, 
Kenansville. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church, 
Teachey. Community Funeral Home, Warsaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  



 
Futrell, Macy Jenkins  
 
85, of Chinquapin, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Autumn Village, Beulaville. The funeral 
will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will be at Sharon 
Baptist Church cemetery, Chinquapin.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009  



 
Gagliano, Joseph Paul "Joe"  
 
69, of Forest Drive, S.W., Sunset Beach, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Loris Community 
Hospital. Services will be private. Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/19/2009  


 
Garner, Laura Lynn  
 
33, of Tar Heel, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Beth 
Car Presbyterian Church, Tar Heel. Burial will be at Allen family cemetery, N.C. 87 South of 
Tar Heel. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  


 
 
Gaster, Lessie McLamb Wood  
 
85, of 13664 Garland Highway, Garland, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Mary Gran Nursing 
Center, Clinton. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harvest Time Worship Center, 
Garland. Burial will be at Ingold Cemetery, Garland. Carter Funeral Home, Garland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  


 
George Jr., James Coburn  
 
43, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside 
service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chadbourn Cemetery, Chadbourn. Andrews 
Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  



 
 
Gerdes, Phillip Engelhard

Mr. Gerdes, 70, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Levine Dickson Hospice House in 
Huntersville. Born on August 22, 1938, in Wilmington, NC, Phillip was the son of the late 
John Henry and Jane Marie Rehder Gerdes, devout Lutherans, who instilled in him the 
values of hard work and an obligation to help the less fortunate.

Phillip graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1960, and received his law degree from the 
university in 1964. After law school, he moved his small family to Charlotte, where he 
practiced law for 45 years, serving on several BAR committees, as well as on the Board 
of the Legal Aid Society.

In 1968, he co-founded the inner-city Fellowship League to provide African-American boys 
the opportunity to play Pony league baseball in the then all-white Pony league. 

Phillip had a deep interest in helping the mentally challenged, and served as President 
of the Mecklenburg County ARC, and also served on the State Board. In 1973, he 
co-founded St. Mark's Center, now Lifespan, to provide services for the profoundly, 
developmentally disabled. He also served as President of Nevins Center.

Phillip had a deep interest in local government, and he served on the NC State Social 
Services Commission, several local and state study commissions, and he served two 
terms on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners.

He loved history, art, and the out-of-doors, and he served as a member of the first 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Properties Commission, on the boards of the Center 
for Faith in the Arts, and the Mecklenburg County Historical Association.

As a long-time Board member and past Chairman of the Charlotte-area Salvation Army, 
he considered his involvement with the organization as being the best opportunity to s
erve the needy anywhere.

He loved his many friends and also enjoyed the conviviality of his relationships with fellow 
members of Myers Park Country Club, where he served as President.

He thanked God for His gifts of grace, the holy Catholic Church, the capacity to believe, 
his loving family and friends, and the exceptional existence he has through his faith.

Phillip is survived by his loving, caregiver wife, Evelyn Blythe Crutchfield Gerdes, his
 loving daughters Jane Elizabeth Gerdes and Amy Johanna Gerdes Phillip, her 
husband, Keith, his much-loved grandchildren Anna Blythe Moore, and David Ford 
Phillip, his niece Catherine Marie Gerdes, and his God-child, Elizabeth Woodbury 
Schuett. He was preceded in death by his older brother Jon Henry Gerdes.

Memorials may be made to Levine-Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, 
Huntersville, NC 28078; St. Mark's Lutheran Church, local social ministries, 1001 
Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, the Charlotte-area Salvation Army Command, 
P.O.Box 31128, Charlotte, NC 28231 and Center for Faith in the Arts, P.O.Box 4098, 
Salisbury, NC 28145-4098.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 9, 2009, at St. Mark's Lutheran 
Church, 1001 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC. A reception will follow at the church. A 
graveside service in Oaklawn Cemetery, Wilmington, NC will be at a later date.

J. B. Tallent Funeral Service is serving his family. Online condolences may be 
shared through www.tallentfuneralservice.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/8/2009


 
Gillingham, Joseph Warrington

Joseph Warrington Gillingham, 93, of Wilmington, NC (formerly of Alexandria, VA) 
passed away April 16, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Born on August 24, 1915 to 
Abner and Bertha Gillingham, he grew up on his family's dairy farm, Vernondale, which 
was part of the original Mount Vernon Estate, and spent most of his life in Fairfax 
County, VA.

A veteran of WWII, he served in the south Pacific as a Navy Seabee, constructing fuel 
depots and aircraft landing fields. He spent over 40 years in the construction business 
as a carpenter and later construction superintendent. Upon retirement, Joe found great 
joy maintaining the yard and gardening. His most coveted rewards occurred when a 
stranger would stop by to tell him how much they enjoyed his lawn and keeping the 
neighborhood supplied with fresh tomatoes during the summer. He relocated to 
Wilmington NC in 2005 after the death of his wife of 55 years, Virginia Gillingham.

He is survived by his son, Lewis Gillingham of Norfolk, VA and son and daughter-in-law 
Bruce and Debra Gillingham of Wilmington, NC.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 19 from 6-8 pm at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 
Cameron St., Alexandria, VA. The Funeral Service and Interment will be Monday, April 
20 at 1 pm at the Alexandria Friends Meeting House at Woodlawn (which his ancestor 
Chalkley Gillingham helped found in 1848) at 8990 Woodlawn Rd., Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may respectfully be made to Alexandria Friends Meeting 
at Woodlawn, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 
28401.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/19/2009

 
 
Gladin, Marie Pierce  
 
93, of Hallsboro, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. 
Saturday at Pierce Cemetery, Hallsboro. Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009  

 
 
Glaspie, Azariah Ella  
 
infant daughter of Sarah Lachic Glaspie and Herbert Marsh, of 443 Henry St., died 
Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday 
at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  
 

Gore, Marie White  
 
78, of 617 East Center St., Rose Hill, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. Arrangements by Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  


 
Gore, Rachel Stanley  
 
of 571 Tree Aces Circle, Calabash, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at home. The funeral 
will be at noon Saturday at Ocean View Center. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Gradel, Robert

OAK ISLAND -- CAPT Robert Gradel, USN (ret), beloved husband of Dorothy Louise 
Gradel, completed his final pre-flight checklist on March 30, 2009, at his home on 
Oak Island. 

Robert was born on September 28, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, to Marie and Stanley 
Gradel. He is leaving behind his adored wife Dorothy, his children and grandchildren: 
Dorothy (Gradel) and John Auten and sons Kyle and David of Chesapeake, VA; 
Victoria (Gradel) and Ed Black and daughters, Rachel and Grace of Oak Island, 
NC; Lisa (Gradel) and David Lyle and sons, Dylan and Eric of Richmond Hill, GA; 
Marie (Gradel) and David Thompson of Hudson, FL; Alison (Gradel) and Steve Jeffords 
and sons, Tyler, Jordon and Evan of Fredricksburg, VA; and Robert and Marybeth 
(Laundy) Gradel and children Spencer and Anna of Virginia Beach, VA. 

Robert graduated from Brooklyn NYU Polytechnic University's High School 
program and The United States Naval Academy in the Class of 1953. He served 
33 proud years as a Naval Aviator and communications specialist, achieving 
Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Navy Postgraduate School 
in Monterey, CA and International Relations from George Washington University
 in Washington DC. After retirement from the Navy he worked at the Applied 
Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland before permanently 
retiring to Virginia Beach. He and Dorothy moved to Oak Island in September 
2007 to live with his daughter Vikki and her family. He loved radio building, 
oodworking, fishing and politics. He loved most to tell the story of his proposal 
of marriage to Navy Nurse Corps LT Dorothy Briscoe at their first meeting in 
Annapolis in 1949: A Midshipman at the time, it was four years before they 
could say "I do"...there was never a more devoted couple. 

Bob's charity of choice was the Disabled American Veterans and any wish to 
honor him can be directed to that group with thanks from his family.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North 
Carolina.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  

 

 
 
Graham, Tracy H

Tracy H. Graham, 89, of Wilmington, NC, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 16, 1920, in Bennettsville, SC, the son of the late James 
B. and Margaret Freeman Graham. Also remembered is his grandson, Richard 
Daughtry, brothers and sisters, Mattlou Newton, J.B. Graham, J.W. Graham, 
Helen Allen and Lottie Pearson, and brother-in-law, Don Sasser, all of who 
preceded him in death.

Mr. Graham was a member of Winter Park Baptist Church where he taught 
Children's Sunday School Class for many years. He was a veteran of the US 
Army and Army Reserves. For thirty-eight years he was the owner and operator 
of Traveler's Service Stations in Wilmington. He will be remembered by his
 family and friends as a loving person to everyone he met and especially for 
his love of children.

Surviving is his wife, Myde S. Graham; one son, Eddie Daughtry and wife Char 
Lynn of Clearwater Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Leslie Osborn and husband 
Scott of New Mexico, Phillip Daughtry and wife Debbie of Leland, NC, Janet 
Daughtry of Clearwater, FL, Kevin Daughtry and wife Lisa of Midland, TX, and 
Kristi Davey of Clearwater, FL; one brother, Carl Graham and wife Anne May of 
Lawrenceville, GA, one sister, Virginia Hazelton of Wilmington; a brother-in-law, 
Eugene Allen, and sister-in-law, Betty Sasser, both of Wilmington.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday, April 6, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.
 Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be his nephews.

Memorials may be made to Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave.,
 Wilmington, NC 28403 or to Make A Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/6/2009  




 
Grainger, Homer Paul

Homer Paul Grainger died on April 14, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family 
and friends. He was born on April 27, 1937 in Conway, SC, the son of Homer 
Grainger and Lottie Grainger McDowell. He was preceded in death by five brothers, 
Hoyt West, J.B. and Robert Grainger, and Donald and Vernon McDowell.

Paul was a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his son Dennis Grainger, his brother Charles McDowell, and his 
three grandchildren, James, Reba, and Sara Maroldt.

A visitation service will be held April 20, 2009 from 6 PM to 8PM at the Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

The family would like to thank Dottie Matthison for being a great friend and 
comfort to Paul.

Memorials may be made to Hospice in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/17/2009 - 4/19/2009  

 


 
Granger, Martha

Martha Granger of 313 Lancaster Road, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at her residence. 
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Union Baptist 
Church, Princess Place Drive. Burial will follow in Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

A service of John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/22/2009  
 

 
Grantham, Carl

Mr. Carl Grantham of 113 Barclay Hills Drive died, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 
Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009, 
at 11:00 AM at St. Mark Episcopal Church.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 10, 2009, from 4:00pm-6:00pm 
at Adkins Drain Funeral Service.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Elderhaus, 1950 Amphitheatre 
Wilmington, N.C. 28401.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 South 8th Street

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/9/2009  

 
 
Greene, Darlene Barnes  
 
64, of Tar Heel, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Second New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 
St. Paul. Burial will be at Clark Cemetery, Tar Heel. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  


 
Greer, Bobby Lee  
 
67, of Sunny Place Road, S.W., Supply, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Lower Cape 
Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Baptist 
Church, Supply. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  


 
Grew, Henry Clark

Henry Clark "Clark" Grew was killed tragically in a single vehicle accident in Southern 
Virginia on the night of April 1, 2009. He was 23 years old.

Clark was born on June 16, 1985 in Raleigh, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sturgis Grew 
(Linda Ballard). He was raised in the Episcopal Church, attending Christ Church, Raleigh 
throughout his young life, where he was an acolyte and crucifer. He was a near "lifer" at 
Ravenscroft School, attending from Kindergarten through the Twelfth Grade, with one year 
at Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia. Clark graduated from Ravenscroft in 2004 
as a National Merit and North Carolina Scholar and a three year member of the Varsity 
Tennis team. From there, he attended Furman University and, at the time of his death, 
was a student at North Carolina State University. Clark also participated in Wilderness 
Ventures through which he completed the Alaska College preparing him to lead "no impact"
 camping expeditions into the wilderness.

Clark was such an avid reader and learner that he developed significant knowledge 
about a wide variety of subjects: history, philosophy, religion, politics, ecology, sports, 
contemporary music and film. He loved to debate, especially with his dad, about all 
these subjects. His intelligence and intellectual passion will be missed beyond 
comprehension. In the last year of his life, Clark developed an interest in and had a talent 
for cooking. We all enjoyed his culinary creations with great relish. In everything he did, 
Clark was a wonderfully large presence with his intellect, his emotions and his physical 
size.

Clark had a gentle and loving spirit: He loved his family and friends, and animals, 
especially dogs. 

"Peggy Sue", the family's yellow Labrador retriever was his frequent companion around 
the home and on walks. Clark had a wonderful smile and frequently a twinkle in his eye, 
especially with Peggy and her predecessor, Maizy. He was most passionate not just 
about animals but the less fortunate among us, having a strong emotional commitment 
to social justice.

He was preceded in death by his godfather and uncle, Henry Sturgis Grew, III, and 
his grandparents, Henry Sturgis Grew, Jr., Selina Richards Wood Grew Hewlett, 
Raymond Lacy Ballard, Jr., Carolyn Morrison Ballard Hunt and Dr. Walter Skellie 
Hunt, Jr.

Clark is survived by his parents, his brother, Joseph Morrison Grew, his sister, Helen 
Cornell Harriss and her fiancé, Ryan Martin Ley. There are four pairs of aunts and 
uncles who love him and whom he loved: The Rt. Rev. Joseph Clark Grew and wife 
Wendy, Selina Richards Grew Rossiter and husband Al, John Morrison Ballard and 
wife Carol, and Raymond Lee Ballard and wife Beverly; His cousins Catherine, Poston 
and Megan Ballard survive Clark as well as his Grew cousins, Patrick, Liza, Sarah, 
Selina, Ethan and Emily.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 6, 2009 at Christ Church, 
120 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends at their home, 
1205 Kershaw Drive, Raleigh, NC.

Those wishing to remember Clark may make contributions to the SPCA of Wake 
County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603, Wake Relief, Christ Church, 120 
E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 or to the charity of one's choice.

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
 
Guthrie, Harriett Holiday Hayes

GREENVILLE -- Harriett Holiday Hayes Guthrie (a native of Williamston, SC and a 
former resident of Wilmington, NC) died Thursday, April 2, 2009, following a 
courageous fight with cancer.

Visitation with Harriett's family and friends will be held 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14 
at the Wilkerson Funeral Home in Greenville followed by a "Celebration of Life" in the 
Wilkerson Chapel at 2:00 PM -- officiated by Reverend Mike Meshaw. 

Harriett is the daughter of the late Albert Monroe and Mattie Jeanette Holliday Hayes 
of Williamston, SC.

Harriett was an avid reader, crossword puzzler extraordinaire and supreme "neat nick". 
She loved league bowling and participating in "senior" state bowling tournaments. A
 life-long lover of dogs, she treated her beloved Snoopy and Harley as children. Her 
quick wit, enthusiastic smile, devotion to family and loving touch will be dearly missed 
by all. 

She is survived by her: husband of 52+ years Dr. Al Guthrie; sons, Alan Hayes Guthrie 
(wife Shelly of Walhalla, SC and granddaughter Shawna Winans, husband Roger and 
three great grandchildren of Wake Forest, NC) and Aldine Mark Guthrie of Ridgefield, 
CT (wife Nancy, grandson Jonathan and granddaughter Stephanie of Wilmington, NC, 
and grandson Erik of Duluth, GA); daughter, Mari Michele Guthrie of Greenville, NC; 
brother, Lou Greg Hayes (wife Donna and nephew Chris Hayes and wife Virginia of 
Greenville, SC; and niece, Heather Zachary and husband Jonathan of Winston-Salem, 
NC); cousin, Joyce Brewer of Greenville, SC; and a host of loving friends and 
acquaintances cherished over many years. 

Per Harriett's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 
the National Kidney Foundation of NC, 5950 Fairview Road - Suite 550, Charlotte, 
NC 28210-2102 (www.kidenync.org) or the Pitt County Humane Society, 3520 
Tupper Road, Greenville, NC 27834 (www.greenville-nc/pitt-county.humanesociety.aspx).

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/10/2009  



 
Gwin, Josephine Theresa  
 
83, of Oak Island, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Dosher Nursing Center, Southport. 
No service is planned. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  

 
Hair Sr., Johnny Ray

LELAND -- Mr. Johnny Ray Hair, Sr., 66, of 2959 Acres Circle, passed away Monday,
 April 13, 2009, at his home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 2:00 pm at Butler Funeral 
Home in Roseboro. Burial will follow in the Salemburg Pentecostal Freewill Baptist 
Church Cemetery in Salemburg.

He was an Army Veteran.

Mr. Hair is survived by: four sons, Michael Isaac Hair, of Summerville, SC, Johnny 
Ray Hair, Jr., of Leland, Donald Wayne Hair, of Hawaii and Michael Dale Hair, of 
Leland; step-daughter, Gloria Clark, of Florida; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 1-2 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro

Online condolences may be made at butlerfh.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  
 
 
 
Halladay, Benjamin Rawson  
 
32, of Lake Worth, Fla., died Thursday, April 16, 2009. A memorial service will be at 1 
p.m. Friday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 205 W. Moore St., Southport. 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  




 
Hansen, Eldora Alene

Eldora Alene Hansen, 89, of Wilmington passed away on April 25, 2009. Alene was born 
in New Hanover County in 1919, daughter of the late Hiram B. and Eunice Woodcock 
Hewett. She is survived by a son Archie H. Hansen, Jr. and his wife, Jewel, of Wilmington 
and a daughter Elizabeth (Libby) Hansen of Chesapeake, VA; brother, Gary Hewett of 
Wilmington; sisters, Myrtle Towles of CA and Kay Hinton of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC; 
grandchildren, Juliane Dharna and Laura Brett and five great-grandchildren.

Her quick wit, love of hats, infectious smile and gentle spirit caused her to be affectionately 
called "Queen Mum" by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday in the chapel of Coble Ward-Smith, 
3915 Oleander Drive, officiated by Dr. James Glasgow. The family will receive friends on 
Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

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

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/27/2009  


 
Hardy, Eva Mae  
 
of 492 Stanley Trail, N.W., Calabash, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Brunswick 
Community Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pleasant View Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  



 
Harrellson, Joseph Junior  
 
81, of Cerro Gordo, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. The 
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Porter Swamp Baptist Church. Burial will be at 
the church cemetery. Meares Funeral Home, Rose Hill.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/8/2009  

 



Harrelson, William Edward "Billy"

HOLLY RIDGE -- William "Billy" Edward Harrelson, 37, of Holly Ridge died 
April 11, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at North Topsail 
Shores Baptist Church with Reverend Dwayne D. Collins officiating. 

Surviving his wife, Tracie Anderson Harrelson of the home. His children, 
Katelynn Rena`e Harrelson and Megan Leigh Harrelson both of the home. 
His parents, Henry Preston and Addie Williams Harrelson of Holly Ridge. 
His brother, Robert Preston Harrelson of Winnabow. 

The family will receive friends Tuesday at the church from 6 to 9 PM.

Memorials may be made to North Topsail Shores Baptist Church, 808 Old 
Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry 28460.

Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org. 

Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home of Holly Ridge. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/13/2009  


 
Harter, Joanna  
 
75, died Friday, April 17, 2009. A private memorial service will be at a later date. 
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/19/2009  
  


 
Harvey, May Johnson Eure*

GREENVILLE -- May Johnson Eure Harvey, widow of Charles Wesley Harvey, Jr. 
died Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 2 pm in the First Presbyterian Church,
 by the Reverends James S. Kohler and Wanda Neely. Pallbearers will be former 
students of Mrs. Harvey. Burial will follow in Ayden Cemetery.

A native of Ayden, Mrs. Harvey was the daughter of James Bruce and Mary May 
Johnson Eure. She was a graduate of Ayden High School, and received both her 
undergraduate and masters degrees in Elementary Education from East Carolina 
College. Her teaching career included two years in Lenoir County and twenty-six 
years in Pitt County. 

Mrs. Harvey was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church where she held 
many positions. In addition, she was a member of the Greenville Service League, 
Greenville German Club, Inter Se Book Club, and the Greenville Golf & Country Club.

She enjoyed many happy years with her granddogs Fergie, Gidget and Wyneston 
and is survived by her: devoted, loving and caring daughter, Mary Wesley Harvey; 
and brother, James Bobby Eure and wife, Martha Jane, of Wilmington.

The visitation will be at the church from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm prior to the service at 
2:00pm on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Service League Layette Fund, 
PO Box 30452, Greenville, NC 27833.

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  



 
Hash Jr., Ernest Rodney 

Ernest Rodney Hash, Jr. (Chip), 35, of Wilmington died Saturday March 28, 2009, at 
his residence. 

Chip was born in Wilmington on November 24, 1973. He was preceded in death by 
his parents Ernest Rodney Hash and Kay T. Simmons. 

He was a 1992 graduate of Laney High School, an accomplished carpenter who 
loved the beach, the Carolina Panthers and UNC Basketball.

Surviving are his sisters Kimberly Nelson and husband Mark, Melanie Favro and 
husband David, Harriet Simmons Reeves and husband Robert, Gwen Simmons 
Mantooth; dad Andrew J. Simmons; grandmother Estelle Devane; nieces Jennifer, 
Taylor and Savannah; nephews Steven and Tal; and his faithful canine companions 
Jesse and Jake. 

Chip will be dearly missed by all, but know that he is now with his beloved mother 
and father. 

There will be a family gathering to celebrate Chip's life on Saturday, April 4, 2009, 
at 2613 Middle Sound Loop Road from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/1/2009  
 

 
Hayes, Earl  
 
of 3 N. Cardinal Drive, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  



 
Haywood, George  
 
87, of Bladenboro, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Southeastern Hospice House, 
Lumberton. A service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Bladenboro. 
Burial will be at Sandy Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral 
Home, Elizabethtown.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Hazelgrove, Robert Jackson

KINSTON, N.C. -- Robert Jackson Hazelgrove, 76, passed away on April 9, 2009 at 
his home surrounded by family. Soon after his birth on February 17, 1933, his parents 
Clivers Jackson and Vela Harris Hazelgrove moved from Danville, Va. to Durham where 
he completed high school. At North Carolina State University, he joined Sigma Phi 
Epsilon and pursued a degree in civil engineering. In 1953, he married his childhood 
sweetheart June Orander of Durham. After his graduation in 1955, Bob began his 38 
year career with Dupont as a design engineer in Kinston and he and June had their first 
son, Robert J. Hazelgrove, Jr. Three years later, their second son Douglas Scott 
Hazelgrove was born. In 1966, Bob and his family relocated to Wilmington. Soon after 
Bob retired as a design engineer supervisor, June passed away and Bob returned to 
Kinston to be near his son Doug and his family. Doug is married to Kim Bright 
Hazelgrove and their three children were a great source of joy to Bob in his retirement. 
He divided his time between his countless days of golf and the activities of his 
grandchildren. Bob belonged to the Westminster United Methodist Church of Kinston. 
He remained devoted to June all of his life. He was a devoted father, even though his 
became a "House Divided" since his sons and grandson Scott graduated from UNC-CH. 
His granddaughter Myers joined him as a NCSU graduate and his grandson Wes is a 
student at NCSU. He is survived by Dr. Robert J. Hazelgrove, Jr.; Douglas and Kim 
Hazelgrove; Scott Hazelgrove; Myers Hazelgrove; and Wes Hazelgrove. Bob also 
enjoyed spending time with his granddogs Zeke the Airedale and Libby the German 
Shepherd. Family visitation is at Edwards Funeral Home, Kinston from 6-8 pm on April 
13th. Funeral services at the Westminster United Methodist Church are at 11 am on 
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 with graveside services at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice; German Shepherd Rescue, 
P.O. Box 8034, Greensboro, N.C. 27419; Airedale Rescue, c/o Barbara Yager, 10581 
Harrisburg Road, Fort Mill, S.C. 29707; or a charity of your choice. Edwards Funeral 
Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Henry Sr., Graham  
 
85, of Hampstead, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home, Holly Ridge. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. 
Tuesday at the Potter-Smith family cemetery, Maco.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  


 
Hern, Debra Ann "Debbie"

Debra "Debbie" Ann Hern of Leland died Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

She was born July 28, 1961 in Columbus County N.C. and was preceded in death 
by her father Fredrick Charles Hannel Jr. and her son Charles Daniel Hern.

Surviving is her mother Lillie Barnes and her stepfather Charles Barnes of Leland, 
sons, James Dewight Hern of Leland and Randy Travis Hern of Leland, brothers 
Tony Cartrette and wife Wilma of Sandy Creek, James Hannel and wife Kim of 
Leland, sister, Michelle Ludwig and husband Joe of Clayton, N.C., and her 
grandson, Trevor Daniel Hern.

Her first love was Jesus Christ and next was her family and friends.

A funeral service will be held 2pm Sunday April 5, 2009 at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel. Interment will follow in King Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 8pm Saturday April 4, 2009 at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for a college fund for Trevor.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/3/2009 - 4/4/2009  


 


 
Herring, Eunice Faye Cooke*  

On Monday, April 13, 2009, the Lord called Eunice Faye Cooke Herring, of Wilmington, 
(formerly of Lake Waccamaw) home to be with Him. 

She was born in Brunswick County, NC, on September 11, 1920, daughter of Daniel 
James Sr. and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Cooke. She was the widow of Robert H. Herring, Jr., 
to whom she was married for forty-seven years. She was also preceded in death by a 
son, Robert H. Herring, III, brothers, Daniel, Earl, JW, and Fredrick Cook, and survived 
by a loving sister, Beth Formy-Duval of Riegelwood, and a very special sister-in-law, 
Katie Cook.

She was a member of Lake Waccamaw Baptist Church.

A loving mama to Linda (Wayne) Norris, Donna Jane Council, and Danny James Herring. 
Grandma to Eddie Norris, Christie Augst, Terrie Easterling, Robert Summersett, Lori 
Hewett, and Laura H. Clemmons. Meme to Olivia, Cameron, Courtney, Kiersten, Elijah, 
Keaton, Dallas, Cade, Kelsey, baby Summersett, and baby Clemmons due later this 
year.

The funeral service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009, at Goshen 
Baptist Church, 4124 Mt. Misery Road, NE, Leland, NC, officiated by Pastors Alan 
Benson and Terry Green.

In her honor, grandsons, Eddie and Robert, grandsons-in-law, Jason Augst, Robert 
Easterling, Nathan Hewett, and David Clemmons, will serve as pallbearers.

A visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel in Wilmington.

Andrews Mortuary Market Street

Condolences may be sent to family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  



 
Hilbourn, Horace  
 
65, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Loris Hospital. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday 
at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Fowler-Hilbourn Cemetery, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  

 


 
Hill, Karen  
 
of 1201 S. Fifth Ave., formerly of Solomon Towers, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Lower
 Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 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 4/23/2009  


 
Hinson, Michael  
 
57, of Chadbourn, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.
 Burial will be at Wards Station Church of God Cemetery, Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/23/2009  


 
Holston, Renate Peters  
 
74, of Oak Island, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Dosher Hospital, Southport. 
Arrangements by Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/11/2009  



 
Holt, C. Elizabeth "Beth"

C. Elizabeth (Beth) Holt, 86, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Wilmington NC, passed away 
Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

She was the widow of A. Stewart Holt.

Mrs. Holt retired from the C&O Railway.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn E. East of Indianapolis IN, 3 grandchildren, 10 
great-grandchildren, and numerous other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Brandon Oaks, 
(3804 Brandon Ave. SW, Roanoke VA 24018). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made 
to the American Cancer Society, 800-227-2345.

Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. 540-982-2100

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/11/2009  



 
Hooks Sr., Edward Carol  
 
76, of Monroe, and formerly of Chadbourn, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Carolinas 
Medical Center, Monroe. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington 
Funeral Home, Chadbourn. Burial will be at the Formyduval family cemetery, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  


 
Hoovert, Francis Joseph  
 
87, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Cape Fear Hospital. The funeral will be held later in 
New York. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/21/2009  


 
Horne, James Earl  
 
78, of Warsaw, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Carolina East Hospice Care Center, 
Kenansville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home, 
Warsaw. Burial will be at Devotional Gardens.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  


 
Horrell, Katharine  
 
67, of Atkinson died Monday, March 30, 2009, at home. A graveside service will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodcock Cemetery, Beatty's Bridge Road, Atkinson. 
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  

  
 
Horton, Julia Frances  
 
died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The
 funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Village 
Road Memorial Chapel, Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Hovdesven, Arne L.

HOVDESVEN -- Arne Lesher of Wilmington, NC, and New York City, formerly of 
Briarcliff Manor, NY, died peacefully at The Osborn, Rye, NY, March 12 at the age 
of 80 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Beloved husband of Helen O'Brien, devoted father of Steven and Eric Hovdesven 
and Susan Hovdesven-Miller (Matt); loving stepfather of O'Brien, Michael (Melissa) 
and Colleen Murray; cherished grandfather of Samantha and Sydney Miller; brother, 
Bayard (Marilyn) and former daughter-in-law Ana Hovdesven.

Born in Hagerstown, MD, on May 17, 1928, Mr. Hovdesven graduated from North 
Texas State, BA, 1947.

Called to active duty 1950-53, he served in the U.S. Army 555th Field Artillery 
Battalion and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Korean combat.

He graduated University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1956 and was a member of
 the Editorial Board of the Michigan Law Review. Mr. Hovdesven was a senior partner 
of Shearman & Sterling, LLP. He practiced corporate finance, specializing in public 
and private offerings of corporate securities. He had extensive experience in handling 
matters before the Corporate Finance Staff of the SEC. He advised Consolidated Rail 
Corporation in connection with its privatization in 1987, which at that time was the 
largest transaction of its kind in the United States. He served as Chairman of the 
Securities Committee and of the Business Law Section of the NYS Bar Association 
and was a member of the Committee on Corporate Laws of the ABA. He retired in 
1995 after a 40 year career, having been Of-Counsel and a Senior U.S. Securities
 Law Advisor. A man of quiet charm, gentle manner, integrity, loyalty and brilliance, 
he will be greatly missed.

Memorial Service Monday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew's Chapel, Park 
Ave at 51st St., New York. Reception to follow. A memorial service is planned in 
Wilmington, NC, May 28 at Kenan Chapel. Time to be announced.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Arne Hovdesven Alzheimer's Research 
Fund, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Fund for Johns Hopkins 
Medicine, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 410, Baltimore, MD 21201, Payable to: 
Johns Hopkins University.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/5/2009  


 
Howard, Dorothy  
 
died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Liturgy 
of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church. 
Burial will be private. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  
 
 

  
 
Howard, Hazel Elizabeth  
 
82, died in Lakeland, Fla. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Mortuary,
 Market Street. Burial will be at Prospect Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  
 
 
Hucks, Ira Mishoe  
 
81, of Tabor City, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Alterra Sterling House, Rocky Mount. 
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery, Conway, S.C. 
Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/6/2009  


 
 
Huggins, Doris M.  
 
56, of 621 Nolan Ave., Whiteville, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Duke University 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist 
Church, 2871 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville. Burial will be at Campground Cemetery. 
Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  


 
Hull, Claude  
 
73, formerly of Durham, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Mariner Health Center. A 
memorial service will be held later. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  


 
Hunt Jr., Joel Richard  
 
65, of Whiteville, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chadbourn Presbyterian Church. 
Burial will be at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  

 


 
Idlett, Desiree A.  
 
40, of 532 Mill Quarter Road, Hallsboro, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Lower Cape 
Fear Hospice & LifeCare­Center, Whiteville. The funeral will be at noon Sunday at Bolton 
Church of God in Christ. Burial will be at Hallsboro Memorial Park. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Ingram, Hilda

HARTSVILLE, SC -- Graveside services for Hilda Kirby Ingram, 84, will be held at 
1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wilmington,
 NC. The Rev. Dr. Ben Gafford will officiate with Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral 
Home serving the family. Memorials may be made to the St. Luke United Methodist 
Church, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville, SC 29550. 

Mrs. Ingram, widow of Robert Lee Ingram, Jr., died Friday, April 24, 2009. Born in 
Brunswick Co., NC, she was a daughter of the late George Floyd and Florence Odom 
Kirby. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and was retired from
 DuPont. 

Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Juls Ingram of Huntington 
Beach, CA, Michael and Brenda Ingram of Durham, NC; daughter and son-in-law, 
Ann and Jerry Fulcher of Hartsville, SC; sister-in-law, Jacky Kirby of Shallotte, NC; 
10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

www.bpafuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/25/2009  



 
Ivey, Margaret Nathlee  
 
93, of Southport, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Lakeland, Fla. A graveside service 
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Northwood Cemetery. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
Jackson, Edward Jerry  
 
of Leland, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Village Road 
Memorial Chapel, Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  


 
James, Carolyne Wooten  
 
95, of 18064 N.C. 53 East, Maple Hill, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Maple Hill AME 
Church. Burial will be at George Washington James family cemetery. Dunn Funeral 
Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  




 
Jennings, Charles Wesley

BURLINGTON -- The Reverend Charles Wesley Jennings, 89, of Wycliff Ct. of Twin 
Lakes Retirement Community in Burlington, NC, died Sunday, April 26, 2009.

Born in Greensboro on August 9, 1919, he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Casper 
Jennings. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dandridge Price Jennings of 
Reidsville, NC, who died in 1967. 

Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife of the home, Ann Powell Jennings; three daughters, 
Jane Lea Thomas and husband, William, of Louisburg, NC, Marjorie Lewis Jennings of
 Wilmington and Gay Ann Crabtree and husband, Johnny, of Bahama, NC; three 
grandchildren, Chris, Brent and Suzanne; and two sisters, Marjorie Lea Thacher of 
Folsom, CA and Mary Ann Wiebe of Panama City, FL.

"Wes", as his friends called him, was a graduate of Guilford College and Union 
Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. He was a veteran of World War II. Wes 
served Presbyterian pastorates in North Carolina located in Wentworth, Spray
 (now Eden), Concord (Rocky River), Wilmington (Cape Fear), and Greenville
 (Hollywood). In retirement in Wilmington, he served a number of churches and was
 a Parish Associate for Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Wes served as a volunteer 
for the Meals on Wheels program for many years and also served in many areas of 
volunteer work at Twin Lakes. 

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 
Springwood Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dale Walker and Rev. Madison M. 
Highfill. The family will have a reception following the service at Twin Lakes in the 
Peppertree.

Memorials may be made to Springwood Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5, Whitsett,
 NC 27377; Meals on Wheels, 508 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215; or to Twin 
Lakes Center c/o Residents Assistance Fund, 100 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington, 
NC 27215.

You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/27/2009  

 


 
Johnson, Ella Cecil Anderson

Ella Cecil Anderson Johnson, 80, of Scotts Hill passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

She was born in Latta, SC, on June 28, 1928, to the late John Pearlie Anderson and Ella 
Love Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband Johnie Freeman Johnson, Sr., 
a grandson Johnie Freeman Johnson, III, and a sister, Melba Altman. 

Cecil was a faithful and active member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 45 years where 
she was the Church Treasurer, leader of the Mildred Lancaster Prayer Group, and 
volunteered every week in the office for several hours. She taught the Loyalty Workers 
and Fidelis Sunday School Class. Every Sunday she sat in the same seat, with a smile 
on her face. She loved her church family and will be missed by all.

In her early life she was a homemaker, wife, and mom; and later worked for the YWCA 
and then for 22 years managed the Union Bus Terminal in Wilmington. In her life, she 
has loved and cared for many pets, including "Ginger", "Bert", and "Millie" who will miss 
her too. She has created many works of art by cross stitching, and needlepoint. She 
loved flowers, gardening, and was a wonderful cook. 

Cecil is survived by her children; son, Dexter Johnson and wife Pam, daughter, Doris 
Davis and husband Mike, and her step children, Johnie F. Johnson, Jr. and wife 
Patricia and Harold H. Johnson and wife Nell. Grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, 
Matthew Johnson, Rodney Johnson and wife Sabrina. One sister, Westelle Jolly.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be 6 to 8 pm Friday at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel and at other times at the home of her children in Scotts Hill.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Calvary Baptist 
Church; 423 N. 23rd Street in Wilmington officiated by Rev. Donnie Lovette. Burial 
will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC, at 3:30 Saturday.

Pallbearers will be Lannie Wood, Frankie Ward, Jack Gerock, Freddy Harrell, 
Gregory Edens, and Wayne Strickland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 423 N. 23rd 
St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  


 
Johnson, Helen  
 
98, of Rocky Point, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at home. A memorial service will be 
at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at McClure Presbyterian Church, Castle Hayne. Andrews Mortuary, 
Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  
 


 
Joyner, Liston James  
 
91, of Ocean Isle Beach, formerly of Chadbourn, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at home. 
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Chadbourn memorial Cemetery. Worthington 
Funeral Home, Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  


 
 
Kearse, Dorothy  
 
89, of Leland, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, New London, 
Conn. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church, 
Leland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Saunders Funeral Home, Jacksonville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/9/2009  


 
Keels, Patricia Murphy  
 
of 1007 S. Fifth Ave., died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew AME Zion Church, Ninth and Marstellar 
streets. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial 
Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  

 
 
Keith, Edmund  
 
of Newport News, Va., a native of Pender County and formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, 
March 28, 2009. The funeral will be Friday in Newport News.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  


 
Kelley, Ray Durward

Ray Durward Kelley, 77, of Newport, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Carteret General 
Hospital.

Mr. Kelley was a veteran and served in the US Navy. He retired from C P & L.

Services will be held 10:00 am Friday at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will be 2:00 
pm Friday in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington.

He is survived by two sons, Greg Kelley of Cape Carteret and Mike Kelley of Zebulon; 
sister, Grace Creel of Charleston, SC; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Barber.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/2/2009  


 
Kennedy, Barbara Lee  
 
of 7725 Wolfridge Road, Leland, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel, 901 S. Fifth Ave. Burial will be at Verner family cemetery, Delco.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  



 
King, Emberlene R.  
 
49, of 538 Bowen-Blanks Road, Riegelwood, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at 
Brunswick-Waccamaw Headquarters, 600 Pinelog Road, Whiteville. Burial will be at 
Hallsboro Memorial Park. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/19/2009  




Klutz, Thelma Carroll Teachey

Thelma Carroll Teachey Klutz, 85, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 15, 1923, in Duplin County, NC, youngest of four siblings. She 
spent the first 14 years of her life on the farm her parents operated...only back then 
you "worked" a farm, as did the kids and a whole bunch of farmhands. It was generally 
thought that Thelma did very little farm-wise, being petite, blonde and pretty bossy 
herself. Her mother died on May 15, 1937, Thelma's 14th birthday. After her mother's 
death, Thelma's only companions were housemaids and field hands while her father 
spent more and more time away from the farm, hunting. Her sisters had married and 
moved to Carolina Beach and in a short time took Thelma into their homes, helping 
them with their children; a time in her life she often spoke about as most happy. She 
spoke of having nail polish for the first time in her life provided by loving sisters and her 
very first watch given to her by Wallace Schley, her sister, Pauline's husband. Both 
Pauline and Mattie took her on several trips with them on the Seaboard Coastline 
Railroad of Wilmington, NC.

Thelma met Earl Klutz through her sister, Mattie, who had dated him before she was 
married, and they had a short romance before marrying in 1941. Thelma was 18; Earl 
was 23. Shortly after they married, World War II separated them for three years. 
Thelma's children have a whole trunk of letters between the two, as well as Earl's family 
and friends that Earl saved during those years. Thelma spent those years working in the 
shipyards in Wilmington as a welder building Liberty Ships. Very shortly after Earl 
returned home, their first child, Carol, was born. Following Carol and within ten years 
came Linda, Edward (Ed), Terry, and Cheryl. In 1952, shortly after the birth of Edward, 
Thelma and Earl bought "The Beacon Grill", located just a short distance south of the 
drawbridge at Snow's Cut. After a few months of running the grill, Earl closed it and 
built walls inside of it, transforming it into a home for the growing family. He returned to 
construction work, having decided running a restaurant was not for him. His favorite work 
was piers, bridges, and bulkheads. Thelma toted lunch to him every day he worked near 
home. The children got to play at the beach while they sat on a blanket chatting. Thelma 
sometimes took three mayonnaise jars full of iced tea in the summer months for him to 
drink. By the early sixties, five children had driven Thelma to find an occupation. Her 
doctor advised she and Earl that it was in everyone's best interests for Thelma to work 
outside the home. She enrolled in Troutman's Beauty School and began a lifetime styling 
hair at the Hanover Center Beauty Salon where she worked until age. 73, when she retired. 
Thelma lost her beloved husband, Earl in 1974 and never remarried.

She was s Sunday School teacher and faithful member of Community Church of 
Carolina Beach for most of her life.

Surviving are five children, Carol Klutz Nash (Larry) of Carolina Beach, Linda Klutz 
Dowdy (Jim) of Wilmington, Edward Earl Klutz (Diane) of Carolina Beach, Terry Ray 
Klutz of Oxford, NC, and Cheryl Klutz Reavis of Asheville, NC; nine grandchildren, 
Wendy Nash Yadao, Heidi Nash Young, Bobbi Nash Hobbs, Amanda Klutz Brown, 
Eva Marie Klutz, Thomas Earl Klutz, Kelly Klutz Windfree, and Melissa Reavis; and 
nine great-grandchildren. A grandson, John Jesse Farrow preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Seaside Chapel, 
Carolina Beach, NC. The Rev. Andrew Pasedag will officiate. Interment will follow at
 Federal Point Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/24/2009  



 
Knowles, Dorothy J.

Dorothy J. Knowles, 84, of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, died Monday afternoon, April 
13th, 2009, at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, North Carolina.

Born during the Great Depression Era in a rural farming community in eastern North 
Carolina near Faison, she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Mrs. Ella May Baker 
Jackson. 

She was one of many women entering the workforce after WWII. She retired from the 
DuPont Company in Kinston, NC after 30 years of service as a laboratory technician. 

Never one to sit still for very long, Dorothy moved to Castle Hayne, NC, in 1983 and 
went to work at J.C. Penney as a retail associate for 6 years. She also volunteered
 at New Hanover Hospital and became a lifelong member of Wrightsboro Baptist 
Church. For the next ten years she was a professional extra with Fincannon Studios 
of Wilmington, fulfilling her dream of being in movies. She appeared in 11 episodes of 
the Matlock Series as the Court Stenographer and in numerous episodes of Dawson's 
Creek and One Tree Hill. Some of her movie appearances were in "Muppets from Space," 
"Black Knight" and "Out of Carolina." Dorothy always described this period of her life as 
the happiest. During her remaining years she carried on with helping others and applying 
her amazing green thumb to growing the flowers and plants she always loved. Her caring 
heart continued to adopt and feed the neighborhood kids, cats, dogs, wildlife and birds 
and inspire those who knew her. She was affectionately called "Miss Movie Star Dot" by 
her friends and loved ones. 

Surviving are her daughter, Glenda Elaine Whitefield of Stem, NC; her cat, "Blackie;" 
her sister Lewellyn Carmichael of Oriental, NC; and two step-sisters, Ruth Baker and 
Eunice Kornegay, both of Mt. Olive, NC; nieces, Jo Jackson, Lourenda Godfrey, 
LaVerne Swerbenski, Jean Wilson, and Cindy Outlaw; nephews, Stanley Outlaw, 
Danny Gieck, Bobby Godley, Dexter Jackson, and Carroll Jackson. She was preceded 
in death by her five sisters, Daisy Creel, Anna Mae Gieck, Irma Godley, Essie Owens 
and Aleene Outlaw, and her four brothers, Charlie Jackson, Henry Tull Jackson, 
Theodore Jackson and Garland Jackson. 

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 2nd, 2009, at Wrightsboro
 Baptist Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401. A Memorial 
Garden in Dorothy's memory is planned using donated live plants at her home. 
Other contributions may be sent C/O Linda Renn, 528 McClure Circle, Castle 
Hayne, NC 28429. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com. 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 
28403; (910) 791-9099 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Lamb, Donald "Jersey"  
 
43, of 63 Shaun Lane, Clinton, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Duke University Hospital, 
Durham. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home, Garland. 
Burial will be at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, Ivanhoe.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  

 
 
Layton, William Edward  

73, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. A 
private service will be held later. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  

 
Lee, Nancy Dale Williams  
 
of Bayberry Lane, Sunset Beach, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Beach Assembly of 
God, Ocean Isle Beach. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
 
Lee, Virginia Hawes  
 
88, died Friday, April 24, 2009, in Huntersville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  

 
Lennon Jr., Tyre  
 
infant son of Tyre Lennon Sr. and Whatia Maultsby of Chadbourn, died Tuesday, April 7, 
2009, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. A graveside service will be 
at 1 p.m. Saturday at Belvue Cemetery, Chadbourn. Friendly Funeral Home, Riegelwood.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/11/2009  

  
 

 
Leonard, Lucille Crummy  
 
of 103 Brier Road, Castle Hayne, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/9/2009  


 
Leonard, Lucille Crummy  
 
of 103 Brier Road, Castle Hayne, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan 
Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/8/2009  


 
Lewis Sr., Charles Carlyle  
 
85, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The 
funeral will be at noon Tuesday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. Burial will be at 
Oleander Memorial Gardens.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  



 
Liddell, Chantel  
 
of 341 Englewood Drive, formerly of 2237-Q Wrightsville Ave., died Monday, April 20, 
2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday 
at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pine Forest Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  



 
Lindler, Frances Beverette Jones

Frances Beverette Jones Lindler of Wallace died Monday, April 13, at Carolina's Medical 
Center-Mercy in Charlotte. Born May 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William 
Bryan and Margaret Hall Jones. After completing her undergraduate degree at Converse 
College in South Carolina, Mrs. Lindler became one of the first women to graduate from 
the initial cytotechnology program at UNC Chapel Hill. She later taught at Wallace-Rose 
Hill High School, where she shared her expertise in since for thirty years. 

Mrs. Lindler was preceded in death by a sister Mrs. Sam Glasgow (Margaret Hall).

A devoted and principled mother, she is survived by two sons, Henry Bright Lindler of 
Pinehurst and James Bryan Lindler and wife Paula of Mooresville. She found great joy 
in sharing time with her beloved granddaughters Anna and Maggie. She is also survived 
by her nephew, Samuel McPheeters Glasgow, III and wife Judy of Spring Mills, PA.

In addition to her family, Mrs. Lindler enjoyed following the lives of many of her former 
students and visiting with her teacher friends and church friends. She loved music and 
sang in the church choir as long as her health permitted.

A service celebrating Mrs. Lindler's life will be observed at 2:00 P. M.. on Saturday, 
April 18, at the Wallace Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Philip Gladden officiating. 
Burial will follow at the Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.

On Friday, April 17, from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M., the family will receive friends 
at Padgett Funeral Home, 401 West Main Street. Flowers may be sent to the 
funeral home.

Casket Bearers will be Wayne Casteen, Warren Hepler, David Wells, Franklin 
Williams, Faison Sloan, Bruce Henderson, Michael Faison, Charley Farrior, Nate 
Farrior, and Chuck Farrior. 

Mrs. Lindler's family suggest memorials be made to the Wallace Presbyterian 
Church Scholarship Fund c/o Wallace Presbyterian Church at 205 W. Main Street, 
P. O. Box 177, Wallace, NC 28466.

Padgett Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  
 
 
 
 
Loflin Jr., Carl Baxter

SOUTHPORT -- Carl Baxter Loflin, Jr., 83, of Southport died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 
Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

Mr. Loflin was born February 9, 1926 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Carl Baxter Loflin, 
Sr. and Mae Elizabeth Beckom Loflin. He was a control tower operator in North Africa 
while in the Navy Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Loflin was a retired superintendent 
of Roadway Shops of Norfolk Southern Railway in Charlotte, North Carolina and he was 
a mason. He and his wife Dora moved from Charlotte to Southport in 1997. While living 
in Southport, Mr. Loflin loved playing golf, playing the piano and singing. Mr. Loflin was 
preceded in death by twin sons Michael Wayne Loflin and Jeffrey Alan Loflin, a sister 
Dorothy Loflin and a brother James Edward Loflin.

Survivors include his wife Dora Connelly Loflin of the home; a son Carl Baxter Loflin, III 
of California; a brother Charles Wayne Loflin of Virginia; one grandson Jason Loflin; and 
a special little mutt named Charlie. 

A memorial service will be at 4:00 pm Saturday May 2, 2009 at the Chapel of 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 prior to the service on Saturday May 2, 
2009 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to SOAR, 3376 St. Charles Place,
 Southport, North Carolina 28461, or Paws Place, 3701 E. Boiling Spring Road, 
Winnabow, North Carolina 28479, or the charity of your choice.

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

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/25/2009 



 
Lofton Jr., Purvy "Buddy"  
 
64, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 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 11 a.m. Saturday at East Duplin Memorial Hospital, 
Beulaville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  



 
Long, Naomi  
 
88, of Ash, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be private.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  
 
 


 
Long, Sara Bradshaw Greer

Sara Bradshaw Greer Long, age 69, of Castle Hayne and formerly of Burgaw passed 
away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, after her second long battle with cancer.

She is survived by her children, Gary, Bobby and Cathey Greer; grandchildren, Alex 
Greer and Casey Flowers; sister, Barbara McQueen and brothers, Woody and Phil 
Bradshaw. Sara is also survived by many extended family and loyal friends.

Sara has gone to join all of those who preceded her in death, most recently her mother, 
Evelyn B. Thomas on November 25, 2008. We know that God will comfort and keep 
them and when we look toward heaven they will be looking back at us.

Sara, a devoted member of Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church, loved her Lord, 
her family and her fellowman. Her life was beauty, truth, goodness, and generously 
sharing with others.

From the family we would like to thank all of those who have shared this journey with 
our mom and us. You will never be forgotten. May God bless you all.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the home of Cathey 
Greer, 103 Hyacinth Ave., Castle Hayne.

A graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Jordans 
Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4670 Stag Park Rd., Burgaw NC 28425
 with Pastor William Hill Pearsall, Pastor Randall Smith and Pastor Haywood "Butch" 
Kelly officiating.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., 
Wilmington, NC 28401 or Castle Hayne Advent Christian Church, 2710 Hermitage 
Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  



 
Lubinsky, Muriel  
 
81, died Friday, April 24, 2009. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 
First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews 
Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  


 
Lucas, Leon  
 
49, of 17946 N.C. 87 West, Tar Heel, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at home. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Second New Light Missionary Baptist Church, St. Paul. 
Burial will be at Clark Cemetery, Tar Heel. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009  


 
Maguire, Ruth Jewell

Ruth Jewell Maguire of Wilmington, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice Life Care Center.

She was born August 17, 1917, in Wilmington, N.C., daughter of the late Kelly William 
Jewell and Ruth Miller Jewell and was preceded in death by her husband Lester Myles 
Maguire and her brother Charles Douglas Jewell.

Surviving is her son Rodney Maguire of Wilmington, daughter, Elizabeth M. Gerringer 
and husband Doug of Winston-Salem, grandson, Christopher M. Ketchie and wife
Caitlin Elam Ketchie of Highland, IL., brothers, Dr. E. Smith Jewell and wife Emma
 and Kelly William Jewell Jr. and wife Isabell, all of Wilmington.

A graveside service will be held 3pm Saturday April 25, 2009, at Oakdale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Yahweh Center, 1922 Wrightsville 
Ave. Wilmington NC 28403.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/24/2009  


 
Malott, Clive Roy
(1915-2009)

Captain Roy Malott died quietly on April 11, 2009 in Wilmington. He met his recent 
declining health with exceptional patience and good humor. He was 93.

Clive Roy Malott was born June 30, 1915 in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Edna Nancy
 Lenhert and Morton Ray Malott at the home of his grandparents. As the child of Salvation 
Army Officers, he and his four sisters enjoyed an exciting and adventuresome childhood 
in various communities throughout the Mid-West and South.

While living in Meridian, Mississippi he met and fell in love with Thelma Gail Humphries 
with whom he eloped in 1935. They were married for sixty-nine years until her death in 2004.

It was while attending a special program at the University of Mississippi in Oxford that he 
experienced the expansive freedom and exhilaration of flying airplanes. Aviation was to 
become an integral part of his life.

During World War II he was a member of the Fourth Ferrying Command, United States 
Army Air Corps. He made many crossings of both the north and south Atlantic ferrying 
aircraft to the Allies. He also participated in the Fire Ball Express, providing transport to 
India along a route pioneered across Africa by Pan American Airlines. Following the war, 
he flew the Pacific with the Flying Tiger Line, providing transport from the west coast of 
the United States to Tokyo.

In 1948, he took a job as a Captain with the fledgling Piedmont Airlines and his family 
moved to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. In May of 1963, Roy and Thelma moved 
into the house they designed and built on Hewlett's Creek on Masonboro Sound, where 
they resided for the next forty-four years.

Captain Malott enjoyed both inland water and ocean sailboat racing. He was a member 
of the Carolina Yacht Club, the Cape Fear Country Club, and the Surf Club of Wrightsville 
Beach, NC.

He is survived by his two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. William Douglas Powell) and Roi 
( Mrs. Howard Allen Penton, Jr.); four grandchildren, Deborah Gail Davis, Carmer Love 
Davis III, Elizabeth Malott Penton and Howard Allen Penton III; seven great grandchildren
 and two sisters, Pearl Malott Holmes of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Evangeline 
Malott Evans of Bryant, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held at St. James Parish, 25 South 3rd Street, Wilmington, 
NC on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM.

Contributions may be made to the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, 131 Racine 
Drive, Wilmington, NC (successor to the Society for the Preservation of Masonboro 
Island) or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC. 

Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Mapson-Chatman, Gladys  
 
formerly of Leland, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Orange Medical Center, Middleton, 
N.Y. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., 
Petersburg, Va. Tuckers Funeral Service, Petersburg.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  


  
 
Marley, Barbara Lovette

OAK ISLAND -- Mrs. Barbara Lovette Marley, age 67, of Oak Island, NC, and also 
Roaring River, NC, died Sunday April 19, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center.

Mrs. Marley was born in Wilkes County, NC, on December 1, 1941. She was a 
Real Estate Agent on Oak Island and prior to her retirement she was the Broker 
in charge for Sandcastle Realty and Rampage Realty of Oak Island.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Marley Sr. of the home; a son, Harold 
Marley Jr. of Roaring River, NC; two daughters, Alissa Marley of the home and 
Elizabeth Renee Laws of Hamptonville, NC; a sister, Vickie Stroupe of Charlotte, 
NC; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday April 22, 2009, at 6:00 pm at the 
chapel of Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport.

A second memorial service will be Saturday April 25, 2009, at 6:00 pm at Reins 
Sturdivant Funeral Home, North Wilkesboro, NC 

You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/21/2009 - 4/22/2009  

 
 
Marlowe, Hilda

Hilda Marlowe, 91, of Leland, NC, died March 30, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center.

Hilda was born March 19, 1918, in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late Walker 
Moore and Goldie Averill Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, 
Claude Marlowe; a daughter, Goldie Moore; a brother and a sister.

Hilda was a member of Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Leland, NC, where she 
was active in women's groups. 

Hilda is survived by two sons, James Marlowe and his wife Dottie, Peachtree City, 
GA, and George Marlowe and his wife Amelia, McClellanville, SC. She is also 
survived by 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Hilda was a loving, caring person and her door was always open.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 --11:00AM Thursday at Woodburn 
Presbyterian Church, 509 Village Rd, Leland, NC, where services will follow at 
11AM with Rev. Earl Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in Wrens Chapel 
Cemetery, SC.

Memorial donations may be made to the Billy Graham Foundation.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, Wilmington, 
NC.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/1/2009  


 
Marshall, Robert Lee "Bob"

Robert "Bob" Lee Marshall of Wilmington died Sunday at Cypress Pointe 
Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre.

He was born November 2, 1927, in Trealee, WV. son of the late Henry Marshall 
and Sarah Cox Marshall.

Mr. Marshall owned and operated Carolina Beach AMOCO from 1972-1998.

Surviving are his children Renee Whicker and husband Larry of Kernersville, 
NC, Sarah Styers and husband Sam of Wilmington, NC, Peggy Adams and 
husband Lee of Charlotte, NC, Nancy Huffer and husband Jerry of Carolina 
Beach, NC and Sylvia Marshall Bruns and husband Matt of Wilmington, NC; 
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 11am Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Liberty Hill 
Cemetery in Hillsville, VA. 

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Wednesday April 29, 2009 
at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  
 

 
Matthews, George Powers

Dr. George Powers Matthews, age 89, died March 31, 2009, at his home in Rose Hill, 
surrounded by his loving family. 

Dr. Matthews was born July 21, 1919, to David Sloan and Susan Cora (Sudie) Johnson 
Matthews in Magnolia. He graduated from Magnolia High School, and entered Wake 
Forest College in 1936. He graduated in 1941 with a Certificate of Medicine, a member 
of the last class to graduate after five years with this type of degree prior to the 
establishment of Bowman Gray Medical School in Winston-Salem. Dr. Matthews received 
his medical degree in 1943 from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. 
He interned at Grady Memorial Hospital until 1944, when he went in service and served 
as a captain in the Army Medical Corps in India til 1946. Returning afterward to Rose Hill, 
he practiced medicine for over 45 years from his office on Railroad Street.

Dr. Matthews is best remembered as being a true country doctor, serving his community 
and county with great dedication. He continued to make house calls up until late in his 
practice. Retiring in 1991, he enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time with his family, 
and liked encountering his former patients, all of whom remembered his kindness and
 patience. He was a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church for 51 years, and served 
as a deacon and an elder.

He married Annie Catherine Barden of Rose Hill on June 12, 1948. Making their home 
together for 40 years in Rose Hill, they raised five children, George Powers Matthews, 
Jr., Catherine Barden Matthews Hoffmann, David Thomas Matthews, Laura Evelyn 
Matthews and John Allison Matthews. He was predeceased by his wife, Annie Catherine 
Barden Matthews, his oldest son, George Powers Matthews, Jr., and his sister, Laura 
M. Starling. 

On January 5, 1991, he married Rachel Strole Arnette from Chadbourn, who survives 
him, as well as his children, Catherine and husband,Scott, David, Laura and John and
 wife, Lezlie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Katie Claire Hoffmann of Phoenix, 
AZ, and Francis (Frankie) George Steven Matthews, of Rose Hill; step-children, Gail 
McCann (Mark), Charles Arnette (Paulette), Helen Waddell (Larry), and Glenn Arnette 
(Terri), and step-grandchildren: Michele McCann, Christopher McCann, Nicole Shelly, 
Gretchen Baker, Courtney Waddell, Jamie Rooks, Evan Arnette and Brennan Arnette.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Friday, April 3, 2009, at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church 
with the Reverend Brian Doles officiating.

Burial will follow in Rockfish Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral 
Home in Wallace and other times at the Matthew's residence. 

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice, with these suggestions from the family: 
Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 129 E. Main Street, Rose Hill, NC 28458 
or James Sprunt Community College Foundation (Jackie Johnson Scholarship) PO Box 
398, Kenansville, NC 28349. 

Condolences may be made to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/2/2009  


 
Matthis, Charles Blain "Chuck"

Charles Blain "Chuck" Matthis, 60, of Pikeville, Ky., died Friday, April 17, 2009, 
at home.

Chuck was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Peru, Ill., to Chester Blain Matthis and Marcella 
Freudenburg Matthis.

He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a former member 
of the Jaycees. He was the former owner of Matthis Trucking and former employee 
of Waste Industries and Lowe's.

Chuck was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville.

He is survived by his mother Marcella of Pikeville; one daughter, Crystal Danielle 
Matthis of Sunset Beach, NC; former wife, Edna Matthis of Sunset Beach, NC; 
three sisters, Carol Jean Matthis of Pikeville, Barbara Lynn Biery of Greensburg, 
Pa., and Marcia Ruth Little of Pikeville; and half brother, Robert Boring of Orlando, 
Fla.

The funeral was Monday, April 20, 2009, at J.W. Call Funeral Home, Pikeville. Burial 
was at Johnson Memorial Park, Pikeville.

Guestbook available at www.jwcallfuneralhome.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/30/2009 



 
Maultsby, Daniel Lee  
 
73, of Marion, S.C., formerly of Chadbourn, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at McLeod 
Regional Medical Center, Florence, S.C. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion 
Wall Free Will Baptist Church, Chadbourn. Burial will be at Belvue Cemetery, 
Chadbourn. Friendly Funeral Home, Riegelwood.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  


 
McBride, Sylvester "Butch"  
 
67, of Shallotte, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Brunswick Community Hospital. The 
service will be held later in New York. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/15/2009  

 


 
McCullen, Lonnie Gale*

Lonnie Gale McCullen, 76, of Hampstead, NC, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at home.

She was born in Sampson County on March 8, 1933, daughter of the late William 
and Lonnie Dawkins. She was preceded in death by her son, Loftin McCullen Jr. 
Mrs. McCullen was a member of Scotts Hill Baptist Church.

Lonnie worked in the cafeteria at College Park Elementary School for many years 
and was also a dedicated employee at Modern Laundry in Ogden, NC. Lonnie retired 
from Leon's Ogden Restaurant in 1995.

Lonnie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Loftin Allen McCullen, Sr.; a sister, 
Kitty Lane of Clinton, NC; her loving daughter Loria McCullen Potter of Supply, NC; 
daughter-in-law Mary McCullen; and grandchildren Tracy McCullen Johnston and 
Christopher Tyler McCullen of Hampstead. She was a loving great-grandmother to 
five great-grandchildren, Tyler Schaffer, Zachary Schaffer, Kevin Schaffer, Dawson 
Allen Asbury and Daniel Sickles, all of Hampstead. She leaves behind many other 
family and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 9, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Andrews 
Mortuary Hampstead Chapel and other times at the residence of LA McCullen.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009, at Scotts Hill Baptist 
Church by Rev. Jimmy Suggs Jr. Interment will follow in Sea Lawn Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Christopher McCullen, Kevin Schaffer, Kansas Johnston, 
Daniel Nutley, Brian Prevatte, and Bennie Simmons, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will 
be Zachary Schaffer, Eric Bellamy and Mark Clark.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Hampstead Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/8/2009 - 4/9/2009  

 
McDowell, Lucille Peggy  
 
61, of Far Rockaway, N.Y., formerly of Cerro Gordo, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 
at Peninsula Hospital Center, Far Rockaway, N.Y. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday 
at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, 824 Cherry Grove Road, Cerro Gordo. Burial 
will be at Mt. Tabor Memorial Gardens. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  




 
McDuffie, Sherod "Ricky"  
 
56, of 3997 Blueberry Road, Currie, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawes Chapel 
Missionary Baptist Church, Atkinson. Burial will be at Point Caswell Cemetery. 
Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  


McGuire, Philip Austin  
 
76, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. 
There will not be a local service. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  




 
McGuire, Vernett  
 
formerly of Castle Hayne, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Manor Care Nursing Center, Yedon, 
Pa. The funeral was Tuesday in Philadelphia. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the 
Moore family cemetery, Castle Hayne. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  


 
McMillan, Grover Carroll  
 
81, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Duplin County, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at home. The 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Burial will be at the 
Rose Hill Funeral Home Cemetery, N.C. 903, Magnolia.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/22/2009  



 
McMillian, Ulage "Rocky-bye"  
 
79, of 1827 Mill Pond Road, Whiteville, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at home. The funeral will be 
at 1 p.m. Saturday at Brunswick-Waccamaw Headquarters, 600 Pinelog Road, Whiteville. Burial 
will be at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/11/2009  




 
McQuillan, Lula  
 
103, of 805 Bozeman Road, Sea Breeze community, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Born Holiness Church. Burial will be at Oak 
Grove Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  



 
Medley, Charles  
 
61, died Friday, March 27, 2009. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Coble 
Ward-Smith, Oleander Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  


 
Memory, Dorothy Howard  
 
died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Liturgy of Christian 
burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be 
private. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  


 
Menser Jr., George  
 
56, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Whiteville, died Friday, April 17, 2009, in Norfolk, Va. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Norfolk, Va. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News from 4/22/2009 - 4/23/2009  



 
Merritt, Dewitt 

Dewitt Merritt, 84, of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice Care Center.

He was born in Duplin County, NC, August 16, 1924, son of Wellington Holmes Merritt and 
Viola M. Merritt.

Mr. Merritt graduated from Warsaw High School at age 16 and received an appointment to 
the US Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island, NY. After graduating from King's Point, 
he became an engineer and ensign in the US Navy. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier, 
USS Boxer, during the Korean War. After resigning from the Navy, he co-founded with his 
brother, the Merritt-Holland Company, an industrial gas, welding and refrigeration supply 
company. Though most of their stores were in eastern, NC, they also had stores in SC 
and VA. The business merged in 1974 with Union Carbide and Mr. Merritt stayed on as 
Vice-President and General Manager. While he was in the business he and his brother, 
Eugene, were instrumental in moving the Battleship NC from Southport to the Cape Fear 
River.

After retiring in 1983, Mr. Merritt became President of Coastal Water Systems which 
became one of the largest independent water treatment companies on the East Coast.

Mr. Merritt was inducted into the Rotary Club in 1954. He was a 32nd degree Mason, 
member of the Shrine Cub, the Cape Fear Club, the Cape Fear Country Club, and was 
an honorary board member of the Boys and Girls Home of Wilmington. Mr. Merritt was 
a successful businessman as well as a wonderful person.

Mr. Merritt is survived by his wife of 61 years, Darleen Morgan Merritt of the home; four
 daughters, Dayre Merritt Horton and husband, Jay Horton of Philadelphia, PA, Debbie 
Merritt Yohem and husband, Lee Yohem of West Palm Beach, FL, Diane Merritt Karr 
and husband Bill Karr of Wilmington, and Deleen Merritt Keegan of Wilmington; 
grandchild, Dr. Kimberlee Horton Overdeck and husband Dr. Daniel Overdeck; and 
great-grandchildren, Jack, Tenley and Daniel Overdeck all of McLean, VA, grandchild, 
Wittney Horton and husband Cody Zwieg of Los Angeles, CA; grandchild, McKinley 
Nethercutt and great-grandchild, Aryiel Nethercutt of Wilmington; grandchildren Jack 
Nethercutt of South Korea, Jessica Keegan of Long Island, NY, Jon Keegan of Charlotte, 
NC, and Joey Keegan of Wilmington.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at St. Andrews - 
Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Robert H. Lapp, officiating. Interment will 
follow in Oakdale Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Jay Horton, Rich Keegan, Jon Keegan, Joey Keegan, Jackie
 Nethercutt, Cody Zwieg, and Bill Karr.

The family will receive friends in the chapel of the church from 2:00 p.m. Monday
 until the service hour.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 
Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/18/2009 - 4/19/2009  


 
Merritt, Georgia Yarborough  
 
81, of Beulaville, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 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 11 a.m. Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/23/2009  


 
Middleton, Lester

Mr. Lester Middleton, age 90, a resident of Rose Hill, died Monday morning, April 13, 2009, 
at Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw, NC.

Mr. Middleton was a well known farmer in the Duplin County area. He is predeceased by one 
daughter, Carrie Mae James.

Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist Church, Rose Hill, NC on Thursday, April 
16, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Dr. W. K. Raynor, officiating. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery, 
Hwy 11, Rose Hill, NC.

His survivors include, his loving and devoted wife, Andoria Middleton of the home, his 
daughters, Geraldine M. Shaw (Larry) of Wallace, NC, Sherry Boney of Rose Hill and 
Lestain Jiles of Winston Salem, NC; five grandchildren, Angela Boney-Newkirk (Antonio) 
of Rose Hill, NC, Guenevere Boney of Rose Hill, Anthony Middleton (Zenita) of Durham, 
NC, Erica Jiles of Rose Hill, and Shawanda Bryant of Norfolk, VA ; four great grandchildren, 
Cameron Dawkins, Isaiah Dawkins, Blake Boney and Braxtyn Newkirk; one brother, Lewis 
Johnson (Mamie) of Watha, NC; one brother-in-law, Rev. W.C. Kenan(Bertha) of Midland 
Texas; three sisters-in-law, Marguerite Kenan and Regina Kenan, of Rose Hill and Katie 
Newkirk of Baltimore, Maryland; special nephew, Nathaniel Dobson of Wallace, NC and a 
host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15th from 6:00 to 7:00pm, at Rose Hill 
Funeral Home, 472 Wells Town Road, Rose Hill. 

A Rose Hill Funeral Home Service... www.rosehillfh.com 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  


 
Miller, Allen  
 
44, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Friday, April 24, 2009. The funeral will be at 5 p.m. 
Tuesday at Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  



 
Miller, Dorothear  
 
80, of Southport, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Dosher Memorial Hospital. A graveside 
service will be Wednesday at King David Cemetery, Falls Church, Va.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  


Mills, Robert Lacy  
 
80, of Tabor City, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Loris Healthcare. The service will 
be private. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  




 
Mintz, Brandon Lee

DELCO -- Brandon Lee Mintz, 19, of Delco, NC, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. Brandon 
was the son of Thomas Lawson Mintz, Jr. and Ella Sue Carroll Mintz. 

Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Thomas Lawson Mintz, Sr. and Roy 
Carroll. 

Brandon is survived by his parents, Thomas Lawson Mintz, Jr. and Ella Sue Carroll Mintz 
of Delco, NC; and one sister, Angela Denise Mintz Smith of Maco, NC; Maternal 
grandmother, Peggy Iwaniec of Elon College, NC; paternal grandmother, Lola Mintz of 
Delco, NC. 

Visitation will be Tuesday night, April 21, 2009, at McKenzie Mortuary from 6:30 until
 8:30 PM. 

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 3:00 P.M. at the Riegelwood 
First Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Beaver officiating with burial following in the Union 
Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Mothers Against Drunken Drivers (MADD National Office, 
511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX 75062). 

McKenzie Mortuary Service 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009  


 
Mintz, Erastus George  
 
76, of 409 Eldorado Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at home. No services 
are scheduled. Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  




Mintz, Oscar Durant

MECHANICSVILLE, VA -- Oscar Durant Mintz, 90, of Mechanicsville, VA, formerly of 
Shallotte, NC, died Thursday, April 16, 2009.

Born in Brunswick County, NC on May 31, 1918, he was a son of the late James Roland 
and Edna Hewett Mintz. Mr. Mintz was a retired Master Sergeant with the US Air Force 
after 23 years of service. While serving his country he received the Bronze Star, The Silver 
Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of Camp United Methodist Church. He was 
preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Gaddo, two sisters, Agnes Scalf, Edith Grissett 
and a brother Nicholas Mintz.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Doris I. Mintz; a son James Mintz of Port Orange, 
FL; two daughters, Mary Edna Noel (Ed) of Mechanicsville, VA, Martha Koslosky of 
Pittsburgh, PA; and two sisters, Lottie Howard (Jim) of Durham, NC, Edna "E.B." 
Milliken (Alton) of Shallotte, NC.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 20, 2009 at Camp United 
Methodist Church by The Reverend Richard Vaughn and The Reverend Don Barclay. 
Interment will follow in the Mintz Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 PM, Sunday at Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/18/2009  



 
Mitchell, Horace Dudley  
 
49, of Whiteville, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/9/2009  


 
Mohr, Ivy Mansfield

Born March 27, 1907 in Great Britain, daughter of John Robert and Annie Collette Mansfield, 
Ivy Amelia Mansfield Mohr passed on to her heavenly home Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the
age of 102. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Milton M. Mohr, sister Muriel Margaret 
Stout and daughter Ann Regina Lopatine. She is survived by her daughters Muriel Jacqueline 
Buckley and Karen McCarthy Arnau, 10 grandchildren (Lynne Shoecraft, Robert Buckley, 
Deborah Wamsley, Richard Buckley, Steven Lopatine, Gary Lopatine, Michael Lopatine, 
Todd Mohr, Kimberly Simpson and Ivy Blake Stiles), 18 great-grandchildren and 7 
great-great grandchildren. 

Born during the reign of King Edward VII, Ivy led a long and interesting life. She was a 
veteran of the high seas by age 10 as she traveled back and forth to America with her 
parents. (Her father worked as a liaison between Britain and America for King George V). 
She was at the port of Southampton with her mother when the Titanic sailed on her maiden 
voyage at age 5. During her childhood Ellis Island was still welcoming immigrants to the 
United States and eventually the Mansfield family settled permanently on Long Island in 
New York. 

Ivy raised her family in Lynbrook, New York and served as a hospital volunteer for many 
years managing the gift shop at South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside, NY. 
During subsequent years she traveled to England several times and lived in California and 
Florida before settling in North Carolina. 

Ivy served as an inspiration to all and especially to her many friends at Lake Shore 
Commons where she lived independently up until her last few days. When asked by 
many her secret to a long life she replied "my wonderful family, a cup of tea and a 
piece of chocolate". She was a great historian having been born before planes and 
cars and assimilated into a world of technology with ease and enthusiasm. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lake Shore Commons on April 23 at 3 p.m.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/15/2009 - 4/16/2009 


 
Moore, Fannie D.

Fannie D. Moore, 73, of Wilmington passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at the Lower Cape 
Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family.

Born in Burton, Ohio, on October 4, 1935, to Katherine (Farmwald) and Dan Fisher, she married 
her husband Frank Moore of 57 years in Johnson City, TN. on June 19, 1951. Frank and Fannie 
have been residents of Wilmington, NC, since July, 1971 after moving from Perry, Ohio.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family's needs ahead of 
her own.

She is survived by her husband, Frank C. Moore of Wilmington, NC, son Frank Lee Moore 
and wife Cindy of Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH, daughter Judy Ann Groves of Matthews, NC, son 
Terry Allen Moore and wife Cathy of Wrightsville Beach, NC, son Kevin Jerome Moore and 
wife Valerie of Clarkston, MI, daughter Carole Jean McLean and husband James of Burgaw, 
NC, and son Shawn Dale Moore of Apex, NC; eleven grandchildren: Leslie, Jason, Lindsey, 
Sarah, Andrea, Alex, Zech, Sam, Casey, Michaela and Jamie; three sisters: Lydia Ann, 
Emma and Sarah; and three brothers Sam Fisher, Dan Fisher, and Allen Fisher. She is 
also survived by her dog "Chewy". 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers John Fisher, Eli Fisher and 
Andrew Fisher. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the Coble 
Ward-Smith Oleander Chapel.

The family will also receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, April 3, 2009, at The Behm Family 
Funeral Homes, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Funeral service will held at 10 am Saturday, April 4th at the Behm Family Funeral Homes.

Fannie's final resting place will be at the Perry Cemetery in Perry, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care 
Center, 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Special thanks to the staff at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter for their 
extraordinary care of Fannie and kindness to her family.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 3/31/2009 - 4/1/2009  


 
Moore, John William  
 
59, of Webbtown Road, Maple Hill, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at home. The funeral will 
be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Maple Hill AME Church. Burial will be at the Maple Hill Community 
Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/23/2009  


 
Moore, Mary B

Mary B. Moore, 90, of Wilmington, NC, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice Care Center, Wilmington.

Mrs. Moore was born in Brunswick County, October 2, 1918, daughter of the late Samuel Luke
 Burris and Rowena McKeithan Burris. She was the widow of Dr. Albert G. Moore, her husband 
of 42 years, who died in 1985.

She was an active lifetime member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and a past member 
of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Mrs. Moore enjoyed fishing and especially treasured the loving times and companionship 
shared with "Reggie" her canine pet who kept her going over the years. She displayed a 
sharp sense of humor and her gift in life was her unique ability to be of assistance to others 
that may be in time of trouble or crisis; listening, understanding, and caring.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel with Mr. Wayne McBride officiating. Her cremated remains
 will be interred in Oakdale Cemetery beside her husband.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, 
NC 28401 or to the New Hanover County Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd St., Wilmington,
 NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009

 
 
Moore, Susie  
 
65, of Fair Bluff, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Union Hospital, Baltimore, Md. The
 funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Fair Bluff. 
Burial will be at Butler Branch Church, Fair Bluff. S&L Funeral Home, Fair Bluff.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Morgan, John Wesley

RALEIGH -- John Wesley Morgan, 91, of Raleigh, died Tuesday morning, April 28, 2009, 
at Rex HealthCare.

Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Montlawn Memorial Park. 

The family will receive friends at Montlawn Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

A Wake County native, Wesley was a retired building inspector with the City of 
Wilmington and New Hanover County. He and his late wife Lucille owned and operated 
Morgan's Antiques in Wilmington for many years.

Wesley was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Johnson Morgan; four brothers and 
one sister.

Wesley is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Janice Morgan of Raleigh; granddaughter, 
Mary Elizabeth Butler of Wilmington; grandson, Benjamin Wesley Butler of Durham.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Wake County Building 
Fund, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27605 or to the Alzheimers 
Disease Association, 400 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605.

Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh 
(www.montlawn.com)

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/30/2009  

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Moulton, Guy Curtis

Guy Curtis Moulton of Fairway Drive, Sunset Beach, passed away Monday Morning. He was 
the son of Rennie and Lydia Myrtle Moulton, born August 21, 1922, in Great Burin, 
Newfoundland. They moved to the Bronx when he was five years old. He served in the Army 
Air Corps during World War II as a radio operator on a B-17, and was shot down over Poland 
on February 4, 1944. He was a POW in Germany; liberated on April 11, 1945. He was a 
member of the Paramus Congregational Church for thirty-nine years. 

Guy was married for sixty-three years to his wife Heni who survives. Also surviving are a 
daughter Gay, her husband Keith, and their children, Dean, Dylan, Amanda and husband 
Brian; a daughter, Suzanne, and her husband, Kevin, and their children, Shane and Carly; 
a son, Peter, and his wife, Jean and their children, Aislinn and Lauren. He was preceded 
in death by his son, Thomas Curtis.

Guy was a proud member of the Ex-POWS and was recently honored by the Rolling 
Thunder Motorcycle Club representing POW/MIAS. He was also a member of VFW, Elks, 
American Legion, STMGA, Sea Trail Poker Club and the infamous "CRAFT: Club. Goldie, 
as he was known to many of his golf buddies, has been in Sea Trail with his wife, Heni, for 
twenty years and was very proud to be the first one to use the gold tees. 

Guy Moulton enjoyed life and his family to the fullest. He was the type of person everyone 
wanted to be friends with. He always had a smile and a joke ready. He was a wonderful 
father from camping to baseball to swimming in the pool with all of his kids. Guy lived a 
life worth living. He will be missed. 

Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 22, at the Calabash 
Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, POB 27985, Raleigh, NC 
27611.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com .

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009  


 
Murphy, Ada Margaret Hand  
 
of Wallace, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The 
funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rockfish AME Church, Teachey. Burial will be at 
the church cemetery. Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/19/2009  


 
Murphy, Loutoria  
 
99, of 577 Wards Corner Loop Road, Burgaw, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Chapel Missionary 
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Murphy Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  

 

 
Nance, Gerald Hugh

BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC -- Gerald Hugh Nance, 60, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at 
his residence following a lengthy illness. Gerald was born in Bladen County, NC, on May 
25, 1948, a son of the late Gerald Upchurch and Carolyn Elkins Nance. Gerald was an 
art teacher with The Brunswick County Schools until his retirement in 1989. He was the 
owner and operator of his own arts & crafts shop and was noted for his various skills and 
designs. His one love, following the death of his wife Martha Jane, in 2001 was the Boy 
Scouts. Gerald devoted a great deal of his time and talents toward the scouts and was 
awarded the Order of The Arrow by The Cape Fear Area Boy Scouts of America. 

Surviving are a son, Gerald Bryan Nance and wife Wynne, of Bloomingdale, GA; a 
daughter, Andrea N. Smith and husband Patrick of Warner Robbins, GA; a brother, 
Michael Nance of Tulsa OK; a sister, Kay Talbot of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC; his 
mother-in-law, Armelda Inman, of Shallotte, NC; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2009, from The Brunswick 
Funeral Service Chapel, by Rev. Bill McNeill. The family will receive friends from 2 until 
3 PM at the Funeral Home and at other times at the residence of his sister Kay Talbot 
at 1100 Grant Circle, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC. In lieu of flowers the family request that 
memorials be made to the Cape Fear Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 110 
Longstreet Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/27/2009  

 
 

 
Nathan-Griffin, Bertha Ann  
 
of 10037 Hidden Branches Drive, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Inspirational House of 
Praise, 9871 Wayne Ave., Leland. Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
Naumuk, Rose Dunitson  
 
85, of Castle Hayne, died Tuesday April 21, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, 
Castle Hayne. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  


Nelms, Lindsey  
 
78, died Friday, April 24, 2009. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Coble 
Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander. Inurnment will be at a later date at Coastal Carolina 
State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/25/2009  
 

 
Newkirk, Donald H.  
 
62, of Buffalo, N.Y., formerly of Burgaw, died Monday, March 30, 2009, in Millard Filmore 
Hospital, Buffalo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. 
Burial will be at Watha Chapel Baptist Church cemetery, Watha.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  



 
Newman, Kathe Stoltenberg "Kitty"  
 
of Riegelwood, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 
at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Leland Congregation, 177 Old Fayetteville Road, 
Leland. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Nicholson, Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson Nicholson passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. He was born on August 
7, 1968, to parents Hal and Sally Nicholson at Ft. Lewis, Washington.

Brian loved to hunt, fish, cook, and spend time with his family and friends. He leaves his
 parents, Hal and Sally; his sister Elizabeth; his chocolate lab Sugar; many aunts, 
uncles, cousins, and numerous close friends.

His life was full albeit short. He will be missed by all. God Bless him and receive him.

A visitation for friends and family will be held Wednesday, April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Sally and Elizabeth Nicholson's home, 5000 Brenwood Court, Woods Edge Subdivision.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009  
 


 
Norris, Virginia G.

LELAND -- Virginia G. Norris, 79, of Leland, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009. 
Virginia was born in Brunswick County in 1929 to the late Roland Ganey and Minnie 
Delilah Skipper Ganey. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Bobby V. Norris; 
daughter, Barbara Norris, both of Leland and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday in the King Memorial Gardens, 
Bluff Road, Leland. The services for Virginia's sister, Ruth Sullivan, are scheduled at 
the same time and location. 

Bishop Nelson Roy Coleman will officiate at both services. The family will receive friends 
on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 
3915 Oleander Drive.

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

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Nunley, Terry James  
 
66, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A memorial 
service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church. 
Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  

 
 
 
Ogden, Richard Dorson  
 
90, of Burgaw, formerly of Bethlehem, Pa., died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Pender 
Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem 
Memorial Park, Bethlehem. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  
 
 
Ogden, Richard Dorson

Richard D. Ogden, 90, went home to be with his Almighty God on April 12, 2009.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  



 
Oliver, Daphine  
 
of Leland, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Leland. 
Village Road Chapel, Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  

 
 
 
Orlando, Robert Francis  
 
63, of Supply, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. 
Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Marcus Hook, Pa. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Service, Supply.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009   
 
 

 
Overton, Mae Slayton

Mae Slayton Overton, 88, of Leland, formerly of Richmond and Halifax, VA, died Saturday, 
April 11, 2009.

Mae was born January 29, 1921, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, daughter of the late Henry 
Thomas Slayton and Sallie Bet Eanes Slayton. Her husband, Bernard Leigh Overton, and 
her daughter, Linda Overton Dively, preceded her in death.

Mae received great pleasure out of her gardening and flowers. When she became unable to 
tend her flowers, she would "direct" her caregivers how to take of her plants and make sure 
they were placed just right so she could see them from her favorite chair. She also enjoyed 
spending time shopping with her granddaughter, Whitney.

She is survived by her son, Bernie Overton and wife, Peggy, of Leland, NC; granddaughter, 
Whitney Overton of Myrtle Beach, SC; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive her Wilmington area friends from 7pm to 9pm Wednesday, April 
15, 2009, at the home of her son, Bernie.

A graveside funeral service will be 2pm Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, 
South Boston, VA. The family will receive friends, at the cemetery, for the hour prior to 
the service.

The family wishes to extend a special "thank you" to Dr. Timothy Winslow and to her 
caregivers, Marie Huskey, Beth Cook, Jackie Hill, Judy Fowler, Lenora Bryant, Janice 
Stubbs, Judi Coleman, and Donna Furr. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Boston-Halifax County Museum, 
P.O. Box 383, South Boston, VA 24592.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  

 
Packer, Benjamin Levy  
 
56, of Whiteville, the Crusoe community, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Union 
Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Pierce Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, 
Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/8/2009  
 

Packer, Benjamin Levy  
 
56, of Whiteville, the Crusoe community, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Union Chapel Baptist 
Church. Burial will be at Pierce Cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/6/2009  



Padgett, Martha Hodges

Mrs. Martha Hodges Padgett, died April 21, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical 
Hospital 

Mrs. Padgett is survived by her Husband Paul Perrian Padgett of the home; two 
daughters Jeanclaire Morris and Marlaine Thomas; and one son Paul Perrian Padgett, 
Jr. and; one sister Lucy H. Thompson; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

Visitation will be from 10;00 to 11:00 am Saturday April 25, At the Camp United 
Methodist Church. Shallotte, NC. Memorial Services will follow at 11:00 PM. 

Memorials may be made to Camp United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4807 
Main ST . Shallotte, NC 28470

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Supply, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/24/2009 

 

 
Padgett, Rittie Mobley

Rittie Mobley Padgett, 85, of Leland, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

She was born in Onslow County, NC, July 15, 1923, daughter of the late Burton Mobley 
and Indie Williford Mobley. Her husband, Hildred Padgett, passed away in 1971.

Mrs. Padgett retired from New Hanover County Schools having been a great custodian 
at Chestnut and Trask Schools.

Surviving are her son, Wayne Sullivan and wife Madelina Sullivan of Wilmington; three 
daughters, Ann Sullivan Eddins and husband, Charles, Nancy Padgett Sanders and 
husband, Osey, and Teresa Padgett Wilkerson and husband, Joe all of Leland; three 
granddaughters, Rita Eddins Legg, Shelly Spaulding Sheehan, and Kristina Wilkerson,
 all of Leland; four grandsons, Charles Eddins, David Spaulding, Jason Sanders, and 
Chris Sanders, all of Leland; and six great-grandchildren, Bryan Watson, Devin Eddins, 
Britteny Sheehan, and Chase Sanders, Cheyann Spaulding, and Morgan Spaulding.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, at Greenlawn Memorial 
Park with Rev. Rex Spaulding officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/2/2009  
 

 

Parker, Bobby D.

Bobby D. Parker, 55, of Wallace passed away March 29, 2009. 

He is preceded in death by his father Robert Lee Parker and a sister Carol Faye Newton. 

Bobby is survived by his mother Mollie LaPanne, daughter Shona Batchelor, grandchildren 
Katelyn and Kimberly Batchelor and Justin Picarella, brothers Danny Ray Parker and Robert 
Parker, one niece and two nephews. 

Memorial service will be 6:00 PM, Monday, April 6, 2009, at Wilmington Burial and 
Cremation. 

A special thanks to Monica Bolick, Lynne Futrell and Dr. Radha Putcha. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com 

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/1/2009  

 


 
Parker, Hannah "Julia"

Hannah Julia Parker, 67, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center.

Julia was born November 24, 1941, in Keyser, WV, daughter of the late William Herbert 
Cook and Ruth Virginia Keener Cook.

Mrs. Parker never met a stranger. She loved dolphins, cats, the outdoors, traveling, and 
boating. She was employed by UNCW in Student Health Services, after returning to 
school in her 50's and obtaining her Certified Medical Assistant's degree. Her favorite 
place to eat was with her "extended family" at Golden Corral restaurant. Julia was a loving 
wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gerald "Jerry" Parker; daughter, Sandra P. 
Ison and husband, Ike, of Wilmington; two sons, Drew E. Parker and wife, Mary, of Glen 
Allen, VA, and Gregory S. Parker, and wife, Robyn, of Richmond, VA; two grandsons, 
Adam I. Ison and Kory S. Ison, both of Wilmington; two brothers, John Cook and Bud 
Cook and wife, Teresa; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be 11am Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Andrews Valley Chapel. 
The family will receive friends Saturday, at the funeral home, from 10am until the service 
hour.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/9/2009  
 
 

 
Parker, Linda Hills

Linda Hills Parker, 62, of Wilmington passed away April 23, 2009, surrounded by 
family after a long courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born in New York on July 22, 1946, to Wesley and Synnove Hills who 
preceded her in death. 

Linda is survived by her longtime companion Charles E. Rice, III, his family, and her 
son Michael A. Parker of Portland, Oregon. 

As per Linda's request there will be no formal memorial service. Please use your time, 
talents and energy to champion a cause or help someone in need. 

Although we will deeply miss her, we rejoice that Linda is home with our Awesome 
God, singing and dancing. She was honored to carry on God's word and lovingly 
ministered to and supported those around her. She was steady in her quest to walk 
closely with Christ and to carry out any "bump" she received from God. She was 
concerned about those she loved and those whom she had just met, and would 
pray for ways to bless them and to minister to their needs. Linda was truly one of 
those who could find beauty in the simplest of things and loved to cheer on God's 
glory. Her main concern with all things was to honor God above all things. This love 
she was filled with manifest itself by creating very special and strong relationships 
with people who will forever be blessed to have been a part of her life. We will miss 
her passion, her laugh, her long conversations, and are grateful for the many memories. 

Please no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 who provided a safe 
passage for Linda through the final phase of her life here on Earth. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com 

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  

 

 
Pater, Mary E. "Cora"

Mary "Cora" E. Pater, 80, of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center.

She was born in New Hanover Co., on September 14, 1928, the daughter of the late James 
Edward and Mattie Lee Hufham King. She was preceded in death by her husband, George 
Kenneth Pater, granddaughter, Kimberly Pridgen, a twin sister, Martha King, and two brothers, 
William and James King. Mrs. Pater was a member of Wrightsboro United Methodist Church.

Surviving are six sons, A.C. Pridgen (Julie) of Leland, NC, Robert Pridgen (Jeannette) of 
Wilmington, NC, Kenneth Pater of Dallas, TX, Darrell Pater of Phoenix, AZ, Keith Pater 
(Mary) of Raleigh, NC and Jeff Pater (Pat) of Albuquerque, NM; two daughters, Juanita 
Isenberg (Jay) of Wilmington, NC and Carolyn Benoist of Ripley, TN; fourteen grandchildren 
and several great grandchildren; four sisters, Lena Paulter of Castle Hayne, NC, Emma
 Byrd of Rocky Point, NC, Margaret Eason (Eugene) and Loretta Rawel of Wilmington, 
NC.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley 
Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Wrightsboro United 
Methodist Church by Rev. William Haddock and Rev. Chris Wroten. Interment will follow 
in Greenlawn Memorial Park. 

Active pallbearers will be Toby, Bobby, and Jamie Pridgen, Michael Isenberg, Don and 
Charles Herzig, and Ethan Waldow. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/5/2009  




 
Patterson, Josephine

Ms. Josephine Patterson formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, died in New York City 
on Saturday, March 28, 2009. A Graveside Service will be held for Ms. Patterson in 
Wilmington, North Carolina, on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 11:00 AM in the Pine Forest 
Cemetery,

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 5, 2009, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Adkins 
Drain Funeral Service.

Adkins Drain Funeral Service, 515 South 8th Street

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  



 
Patterson, Martha Jo Earley  
 
66, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Ocean Trail Nursing Center. 
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church. 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  


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Peterson, Clyde William "“Pete”

Clyde William "Pete" Peterson, 72, of Rocky Point, NC, and formerly of Wilmington, NC, 
passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wilmington, NC, June 6, 1936, son of Dessie Mae Kersey Peterson of 
Wilmington and the late Clyde C. Peterson, and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara 
Ruth Durden Peterson.

Mr. Peterson retired from Estes Express Lines with twenty-five years of service. He was a 
former member of Pine Valley Church of God and the Mall Walkers at Independence Mall 
in Wilmington. Pete was an avid Carolina fan and a big fan of #9 Bill Elliott (NASCAR). He 
is remembered by his family as a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, and 
great-grandfather, and one who possessed a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed 
by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched along his way.

Surviving are four children, Donald R. Peterson and wife, Tammy of Rocky Point, Dennis L. 
Peterson and wife, Mary Sue of Burgaw, Delinda P. Carr and husband, Victor of Clayton, 
NC, and Doug Peterson and wife, Angelia of Chadbourn; a brother, Michael Lynn Peterson 
and wife, Beth of Wilmington; a sister, Peggy Ann Boswell of Wilmington; fifteen grandchildren, 
four great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary 
Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. Pastor Danny Justice and Pastor 
Brian Langley will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends between the hours of 7 pm and 9 pm Wednesday, April 1, 
2009, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. At other times they will be at the residence of 
Mr. Peterson, 133 Remington Road, Rocky Point, NC.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/1/2009  

 
Peterson, Rosa Mae  
 
68, of 3435 Point Caswell Road, Atkinson, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at home. The funeral 
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Point Caswell Missionary Baptist Church, Atkinson. Burial will be at 
Rooks Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  




 
Phelps, Homer LaVerne  
 
74, of Caratoke Highway, Barco, formerly of Supply, died Saturday, April 4, 2009. A 
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Silent Grove Cemetery, Supply. Brunswick
Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/7/2009  


 
  
 
Plunkett, Margaret Ann (Maggie

Margaret (Maggie) Ann Plunkett died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. She was born October 15, 
1942 in McDonough, Georgia daughter of James Price and the late Clara Griffin.

She is survived by her husband Erle (Butch) Plunkett, her father James Price and wife 
Carolyn of Wilmington, children, Patrick Erle Plunkett of Dunn, N.C., Melin DeVane and 
husband Duane of Richmond, VA. and Michelle Casha of Wilmington, N.C., grandchildren, 
Adam DeVane, LeeAnn DeVane, Megan Roberts and Aaron Casha, brothers and sisters, 
Linda Schloemp and husband Mike, Joan Payne, Michael Price and wife Melissa, Keith 
Price and wife Jennifer.

The family would like to express gratitude to Barbara Stallings, Melissa Price and Richard 
Holmes among the countless others that lent their support.

A funeral service will be held 4pm Saturday April 11, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary Market 
Street Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 8pm Friday April 10, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/9/2009 - 4/10/2009  


 
Poche, Kevin Christopher  
 
25, of Jacksonville, and 200 Andermora Road, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Iraq. 
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Maple Hill. Burial will 
be at St. John Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/8/2009  




 
Polley, William Jeffrey

1960-2009

William was born in Wilmington, the son of Shirley and Jim Polley. In addition to his 
parents, he is survived by two brothers; Rick and Jimmy; one sister, Lisa; nieces and 
nephews Ginny and Eric, Austin,TX and Haley and Hunter, Clayton, NC. He is also 
survived by two special friends, Marta Tew and Michael Mack and many other friends.

He leaves us with many sweet memories and will be missed.

Funeral services will be held at 3PM Friday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation 
Service, Oleander Chapel with Rev. Peter H. Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in 
Seagate Cemetery.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  

 

 
Pope Sr., William Marvin  
 
71, of Hallsboro, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday at McKenzie Mortuary. Burial will be at Flynn Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/19/2009  

  
 
Porter, Margaret Louise

"To be absent from the body,

is to be present with the Lord"

After a very long struggle with a debilitating illness, Margaret Louise Porter Blackwell 
Robbins was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 17, 2009. 
Given much strength by the Lord to endure the suffering through her illness, she is now 
free from her pain and in His Everlasting Presence.

She was born in Wilson, NC on April 14, 1924, the daughter of the late Barney and Mae 
Belle Porter. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Blackwell, Jr.

Always a devoted, loving, compassionate and caring mother, she devoted her whole life
 to always being there for her family members. She loved all and gave one hundred 
percent to those who called her "Mom" and "Granny". We will miss her love, her smile 
and, the "Blessing" she has always been in each of our lives. We all thank the Lord for 
having such a "Vessel of Love" for our mom. She finished her course in this life victoriously 
and, has enriched the lives of all who love her.

A loving "Mother" to Steven (Dottie) Blackwell, Jeff (Debra) Blackwell, Julie Anderson, 
Michael Blackwell and Suzanne Dallojacono. A loving "Granny" to Nicole and Steven 
Blackwell, Jr., Will, Chris, and Kurtis Blackwell, Allison Mills, Michael P. Blackwell, Jr., 
Ben and Hana Dallojacono. A loving "Great-grandma" to Ava Blackwell (Will and Bree).

The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday at the home of Steve and 
Dottie Blackwell, 97 Holland Drive, Wilmington, NC and also on Monday from 9:30 - 
10:30 am at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 20, 2009 at Greenlawn 
Memorial Park by Pastor Dodd Mays.

Active pallbearers in her honor are her grandsons, Michael P. Blackwell, Jr., Steven 
A. Blackwell, Jr., William J. Blackwell, IV, Christopher P. Blackwell, Kurtis D. 
Blackwell, and Benjamin Dallojacono.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 
Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
staff, Dr. Radha Putcha, Jim Gusielo and nurse, Beth Cooke for their compassionate 
care of our mother. Also, special thanks to her granddaughter Allison Mills for her 
loving and compassionate care for her grandmother.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/19/2009  


 
Potter, Jackson "Jacky"  
 
of Bolivia, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. 
Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Peacock-Newnam & White, 
Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/21/2009  



 
Potter Jr., Jackson Tyler

BOLIVIA -- Jackson (Jacky) T. Potter, Jr. went to be with his Savior on April 19, 2009.

Jacky was born in Brunswick County March 19, 1944, to the late Jackson Tyler Potter, 
Sr. and Christine Willetts Potter. He was married to Marie Sullivan Potter for almost 
forty-five years. They have a daughter Tamera P. LeGette and husband Bob LeGette, a 
son Travis Potter and wife Jennifer Lennon Potter; three grandchildren Robbie LeGette, 
Tyler Potter and Kaylee Potter; and a very special "Uncle Billy" Potter.

Funeral services will be Tuesday April 21, 2009, at 11:00 am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 
in Bolivia with Reverend Anthony Clemmons officiating. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery.

You may offer online condolences and sign a guest book at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/20/2009  

 
 
Powell, Nellie  
 
91, of Newburgh, N.Y., formerly of Whiteville, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in 
New York. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday in New York. Rhodes Funeral Home, 
New Windsor, N.Y., courtesy of Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/19/2009  


 
Powell, Zoey  
 
infant, of 36 Eleanor B. Wells Lane, Turkey, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Duke 
University Hospital, Durham. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harvest Time 
Worship Center, Garland. Burial will be at Horrell Cemetery, Kelly. Carter Funeral 
Home, Garland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  


 

Prather, Machela "Che"

Machela "Che" Prather, 16, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, following a courageous 
battle with cancer.

She was born on September 18, 1992, in Muncie, IN.

Machela was a sophomore at Laney High School where she was active in the band, ROTC,
 and HOSA. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her love of life, her positive 
attitude and fighting spirit as she faced adversity, and her unforgettable smile.

Surviving is her father, Eric Prather and step-mom Davina, her mother Michelle Batt and 
step-father, Eric; grandparents, Dan Shires, Marsha Shires, Patsy Batt, and Judy Prather; 
a brother, Storm Batt; sisters, Stephanie Prather and Lexus Prather; several aunts, uncles 
and cousins; and her doggie, TJ. Remembered are her grandparents, Linda Shires and 
John Batt, and great-grandparents, Bob and Anna Weimer, all of whom preceded her in 
death.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday, April 3. 2009, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street 
Chapel. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to National Children's Cancer Society at 
www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.org or Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's
 Way, Randleman, NC 27317, or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., 
Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
Price, Gertha Mae  
 
of 1478 River Road, S.E., Winnabow, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Brunswick Cove 
Nursing Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Big Macedonia Baptist Church.
 Burial will be at Galloway Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009   


 


Pullen, Colette H.  
 
of Supply, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Center. The funeral will be 
at 6 p.m. Monday at Brunswick Islands Baptist Church, Supply. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral 
Service, Supply.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/12/2009  



 
Rabon, James Roy  
 
87, of East Moore Street, Southport, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. A graveside service will 
be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Methodist Church cemetery. Brunswick Funeral Service, 
Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/9/2009  




 
Rallis, Dalton

Dalton Rallis, 86, of Burgaw, NC, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Huntington Health 
Care and Retirement Center.

She was born on November 8, 1922, in Scotts Hill, TN, the daughter of the late Elzie 
and Ossie Anglin White. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Rallis.

Mrs. Rallis centered her life on being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially 
enjoyed her grandchildren and her gardening. Blessed with a beautiful voice she sang 
in the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir in Washington, DC, for many years. 
She was proud of the fact that her son, Michael, and her granddaughter, Nichole 
inherited her vocal talent.

Surviving is her daughter, Rebecca Rallis of Alexandria, VA; son, Michael Rallis and 
his wife Debra of Wrightsville Beach, NC; granddaughter, Anna Rallis Kouba and her 
husband David Kouba of Washington, DC; grandson, George Rallis of Laurinburg, NC; 
and granddaughter, Nichole Rallis of Wrightsville Beach, NC.

A Trisagion service will be held 7:00 pm Friday, May 1, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. The family will receive friends following this service.

A funeral service will be held 11:30 am Saturday, May 2, 2009, at St. Nicholas Greek 
Orthodox Church in Wilmington. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Dr. George Bakalis, Nick Bakalis, Nick Fernandez, Stephen (Stavros) 
McGowan, Jimmie Stasios and Andrew Whitley. 

The family would like to express a special note of thanks to the staff at Huntington 
Health Care for treating our mother like their own family. Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. 
John Anagnost, Dr. B.J. Singh and Dr. Ellis Tinsley, Jr. for their compassion and 
excellent care they showed our beloved mother.

Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 608 S. College Rd.,
 Wilmington, NC 28403.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/29/2009 - 4/30/2009  

  
 
Ramsey, Jack "Huck"

Jack "Huck" Ramsey 85, of Hampstead NC, passed away peacefully at his home with 
his wife and daughter by his side. He left us to play the game of his life with some of his 
old golfing friends!

"Huck" was born on April 10, 1924, to Adam and Martha Ramsey. He served in the Navy 
and was on the Battleship USS North Carolina during the entire engagement in WWII.

He was a member of the 319 Masonic Order and Shrine member at the Temple in New 
Bern, NC. He worked out of Greensboro NC local # 72 as an insulator for 37 years.

He is survived by his wife Boots and daughter Terry Shingleton, 5 grandchildren, one 
great-grandchild, and 2 great step-grandchildren, and a special sister-in-law Betty, 
brother-in-law, Jake and his wife Avonne. He was preceded in death by his son Chuck, 
and 6 brothers and sisters.

In lieu for flowers the family asks for donations to be sent to Lower Cape Fear Hospice. 
Boots and Terry would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Chris Barber, Cindy 
Coyne, Janet Adair and Hospice for their time and kindness through Huck's illness. A 
memorial will be held at a later date for family and friends.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  


 
Reagan Sr., Robert William "Bill"

GARNER -- Mr. Robert "Bill" William Reagan, Sr., 70, of Garner, formerly of Wilmington,
 NC, died April 9, 2009.

A native of Davidson County, Bill was born August 14, 1938, to the late Robert Shorter 
and Iris Haynes Reagan. Bill was employed by Starr Electric of Raleigh and recently was 
awarded the Master Craftsman of the Year for North and South Carolina, which was one 
of his proudest accomplishments. 

He loved and always spoke highly of his coworkers and apprentices. Most of all he loved 
his family.

Bill is survived by his wife Annie Virginia Davis Reagan, of Garner; sons Robert William 
Reagan, Jr. and wife Tammy, of Chapel Hill, Russell Steven Reagan and wife Karen, of 
Hallsboro, Timothy Brian Reagan and wife Tammy, of Lawrenceville, GA, and Jonathan 
Lee Reagan, of Garner; grandchildren Taylor, Will, Grace, Steven, Connor, Amanda, 
Ashlyn, Garrett, and Noah; brother Ronald Reagan; and sister Margaret Hepler. He was 
preceded in death by a sister Ruth Crowell.

The family will receive friends Monday, April 13, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Montlawn 
Funeral Home. A memorial service, officiated by Reverend Arnold Griffith of Fellowship 
Baptist Church in Wilmington, where Bill was a faithful parishioner, will be held on 
Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. 

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Rex Hospital 
and Hospice of Wake County.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. 
Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 
St. Mary's St., Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27605.

Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh 
(www.montlawn.com)

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Reaves, Ronnie Ray  
 
61, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at Huntington Health Care Retirement Center, Burgaw. A 
memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Huntington Health Care Retirement 
Center. Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  


 
Reaves, Wayne  
 
57, of Leland, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Britthaven of Wrightsville Beach. A memorial 
service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Wilmington First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2901 
Chestnut St., Wilmington. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  



 
Reaves, Willie Lee  
 
87, of 812 McMillian Road, Whiteville, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley 
Medical Center, Fayetteville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Atkinson Temple Fire 
Baptized Holiness Church, 968 McMillian Road, Whiteville. Burial will be in the Best 
family cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  




 
Reece, Hugh W.

Hugh W. Reece, 91, of Wilmington passed away, Monday, April 20, 2009.

He was born in Watauga County, NC, on January 1, 1918. to the late Will B. Reece and 
Lillie Wilson Reece. Remembered is his wife, Geneva Mast Reece who passed away 
June 14, 2000.

Hugh was a member of Stone Drive United Methodist Church in Kingsport, TN. He was a 
proud veteran of the US Army Air Corps and was a professional bookbinder and printer 
during his working career with Kingsport Press and later with the US Government Printing 
Office in Washington, DC from where he retired. 

Hugh was an active member of many fraternal organizations including St. Johns Lodge 
#1, AF&AM, Wilmington Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies, Sudan Shrine Center, Arab 
Shrine Club, Moose Lodge, and the American Legion Post #10. He was also an active 
member of Gold's Gym on Racine Dr.

Hugh is survived by his daughter, Peggy R. Martin of Wilmington, and son Hugh W. 
Reece, Jr. of Seattle, WA. Grandchildren, Julia Reece, Thomas Reece, Michelle Smith, 
Monique Martin, and Brian Martin. Great grandchildren, Timothy Scott, Vanessa Smith 
and Isabela Smith; and very special and beloved friend and companion, Lois B. Johnson 
of Swansboro, NC. 

A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, April 22, 
2009, at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

Viewing and visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 Friday at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home, 
194 Queen St., Boone, NC, with a graveside service to follow at 2 pm Friday, April 24, 
2009, at the Mast Family Cemetery, Sugar Grove, near Boone, NC officiated by Rev. 
Carl Johnson and with Masonic Funeral Rites.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/21/2009 - 4/22/2009  

 
Reeves, Ronnie Ray  
 
61, of 113 Murray St., Wallace, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at Huntington Health Care, 
Burgaw. Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/8/2009  



 
Reynolds, Phyllis  
 
65, of 2703 Lyndon Ave., died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at home. A memorial service will 
be in May.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/13/2009  



 
Rich, Kenneth L.  
 
53, of 71 Fayetteville St., Salemburg, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Highsmith 
Rainey, Fayetteville. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/2/2009  
 
 


 
Rich, Warren W

Warren W. Rich, 76, of Pine Valley surrounded by his family and beloved golden retrievers 
was called to be with his Lord on March 31, 2009, after a lengthy blood disorder illness.

WARREN WAS BORN MAY 21, 1932, IN BOSTON, MA, THE SON 
OF THE LATE LILLIAN MAY AND ALBERT MERTON RICH OF 
ARLINGton, MA.

Warren is survived by a loving wife, Lorraine, of 52 years, two children, Warren Merton 
Rich and his wife Miriam of Kijabe, Kenya, and Brenda Lorraine Rich Leeper and her 
husband Michael of Chapel Hill, NC. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Bradley, 
Alison, Casey and Rich Leeper and Josiah, Elise, Micah, Stephen and Anna Rich.

Warren and his wife were active members of the Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian 
Church and choir, and faithfully enjoyed participating together in Bible Studies, including 
Bible Study Fellowship.

Warren graduated from Arlington High School, class of 1949, and received a degree in 
Chemical Engineering from Tufts University in 1953. He was employed for 37 years with 
Hercules Inc., Hercofina, Cape Industries and Hoechst Celanese, retiring as a Production 
Manager at the Hoechst Celanese Plant in Wilmington, NC. He loved his work and the 
association with the people there. After his retirement Warren would visit Autumn Care 
Nursing Home to share his faith and love of the Lord, which were important to him.

Warren enjoyed his canine friends during his life, Teddy, Dusky, Sandy, Sam, Bonnie, 
Lady, Bailey and Misty. They were very much part of his everyday activities. Through the 
years Warren enjoyed running, collecting stamps, golf, bowling, sailing and building things.

A Celebration of Warren's life will be held at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian 
Church on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends following
 the service in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made in His Name to Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church 
Missions, 800 Piner Rd., Wilmington, NC 28409, Life Line Pregnancy Center, 925 S. Kerr 
Ave. #M, Wilmington, NC 28403, or College Golf Fellowship, 1217 Laysan Teal Dr., 
Roseville, CA 95747.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/2/2009  




Ripley, Herbert  
 
of 7113 Masonboro Sound Road, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 
Masonboro Sound. Burial will be at Masonboro Cemetery. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/23/2009  



 
Rives III, William Cabell

SOUTHPORT -- Mr. William Cabell Rives III, age 75, of Southport, NC, died March 29, 2009.

Mr. Rives was born June 14, 1933, in McKenney, Virginia, and was the son of the late 
William Cabell Rives Jr. and Cecil Hargrave Rives. He was a Marine Corp Veteran. Mr. 
Rives earned a BA at Hampden-Sydney College of Virginia. He was a Business 
Development Manager with Cigna prior to his retirement. He and his wife Linda moved to 
the St. James community of Southport in 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Shaw Rives; a son, William Cabell Rives IV and wife 
Michelle Marie Rives of Herndon, Va.; a daughter, Susan Rives Tiefel and husband Alex 
Tiefel of Denver, Colorado; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Lukas Rives Tiefel, Kathleen 
Valaika Rives, Rachel Cabell Rives.

A memorial service will be held Today, Wednesday April 1, 2009, at 10am at St. Phillips 
Episcopal Chapel of the Cross with Reverend Barry Kubler officiating.

Funeral services will be held Thursday April 2, 2009, at 2pm at The Church of the Good 
Shepard, McKenney, Va. (Lew Jones Rd.). Burial will follow in the Rives Family Burial 
Ground.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to St. James Chapel Library Fund, 3620 
St. James Dr. Southport, NC 28461

You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/1/2009  


 
Robbins, Margaret Porter  

85, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday 
at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  


 
Robinson, Bessie Thelma

Bessie Thelma Robinson, 93, of Holden Beach Road, Supply, NC died Thursday, April 23,
 2009.

Born in Brunswick County, NC on September 22, 1915 a daughter of the late Isiah David 
and Mary Etta Hewett Fulford. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her 
husbands, Everette Lee Galloway and Jesse Rudolph Robinson and several siblings.

Survivors are two daughters, Frances Mintz, Ash, NC and Nell Brame, Supply and Reidsville, 
NC. Two sisters, Della Pigott and Lydia Hewett, both of Shallotte, NC. Two grandchildren, 
Reverend Regan Mintz and wife Connie, Renita Whitworth and husband, Jim. Five 
great-grandchildren, Gary Woodard, Patrick Woodard, Crystal Mintz, John Whitworth and 
Sarah Whitworth. Two foster grandchildren, Tracy Ballentine and Lisa Justice.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Union Chapel 
Pentecostal Church by the Reverend Michael Jacobs. Burial will follow in Sabbath Home 
Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Casketbearers will be Gary Woodard, Patrick Woodward, John Whitworth, L.C. Fulford, 
Gerald Ivey and Brandon Fowler.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/25/2009  


 
 
Robinson, Don Wayne

Don Wayne Robinson, loving husband and father, completed his journey on Earth, April 
21, 2009.

He was the son of Geneva Ward Robinson and the late Samuel Dewey Robinson.

Wayne was born July 16, 1955, and was a careered engineer.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Robinson, a daughter, son, brother, and granddaughter, 
along with Paris Rose and Sydney Christmas.

Wayne celebrated his life in fishing, traveling, gardening, world history, gospel singing, 
and showing patriotism for his country.

A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Castle Hayne Baptist 
Church, 4535 Parmele Road, Castle Hayne.

Memorial gifts, donations may be made to a trust fund set up for his granddaughter. 
This may be given to family or sent to the Flower Basket, 14361 US Hwy. 17, 
Hampstead, NC, 28443. (910-270-4141)

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/24/2009   



 
Robinson, Gerald J

Mr. Gerald J. Robinson (Jack), aged 77, of Winnabow, died Tuesday, April 28th, 2009, at 
his residence. Funeral services will be at noon today at Peace Memorial Baptist Church; 
interment will follow at the church cemetery.

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

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Supply.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Rooks, Norman Arthur

Norman Arthur Rooks, age 95, of Rocky Point died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Pender 
Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 8, 1913 in Pender County, the son of the late Arthur Wright Rooks 
and Estelle Rooks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Lewis Rooks.

Surviving are his children, Judy (Willie) Rooks, Joseph (Thelma) Rooks, June Blake and 
John (Sandi) Rooks; grandchildren, Carol McClellan, Kevin Rooks, Angela Powell, Thomas 
Rooks, Roger Rooks, David Rooks, Matthew Rooks, Laura Rooks, Amber Wooten and 
Crystal Wooten; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Gray Moore, Velma Anderson, Mary 
Elizabeth Douglas, and Hilda Tompkins; and brother, Lorace Rooks.

Mr. Rooks was one of the oldest members of Riley's Creek Baptist Church and was a 
retired Pender County farmer.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Riley's Creek Baptist Church with The 
Rev. Melvin Hall officiating.

Burial will follow in Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral 
Home in Burgaw.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 

Royals, Reginald Legrande "Tree"  
 
58, of Whiteville, died hursday, April 16, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. A 
private funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brunswick-Waccamaw Headquarters, 600 Pinelog 
Road, Whiteville. Burial will be at Lennon Cemetery, Evergreen. Peoples Funeral Home, 
Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  


 
Ruland, Josephine J.  
 
84, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at home. A Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. 
Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  


 
Russell, Barbara Janice Brown  
 
67, of 1441 Kershaw Loop, Fayetteville, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley 
Medical Center, Fayetteville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, 
504 W. Second St., Lumberton. Burial will be at Campground Cemetery, Whiteville. Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  
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Sasser, Hencle Lee  
 
70, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center. A graveside service 
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/5/2009  


 
Saunders, Virginia Mintz Kenan

Mrs. Virginia Mintz Kenan Saunders, age 93, of Huntersville, NC, died Sunday April 12, 
2009. Born September 24, 1915, in Carter County Kentucky she was a daughter of the 
late Lester and Susie Massie Mintz. 

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, April 17 at Oakdale Cemetery, 
Wilmington, NC.

Survivors are her son, Graham H. Kenan of Cornelius, NC, daughter, Marilyn K. McGettigan 
and husband James of White Rock BC Canada, sister, Mary Emma Smith of Rocky Mt. NC,
 grandchildren, Michael H. Kenan, Virginia Lisanne Bowness and Christopher W. Bowness, 
and great granddaughter, Virginia Allison Lane Kenan.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, R. Harlee Kenan 
and Carl Saunders and grandson, Steven Samuel Kenan.

Arrangements by Raymer Funeral Home Huntersville, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  
  
 


 
Sawitzki, Stephen

SOUTHPORT -- Stephen Sawitzki, 90, of Southport died November 26, 2008,at Autumn Care 
Nursing Center.

Mr. Sawitzki was born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, on March 17, 1918, and was the son of 
Harry Savitsky and Kadie Gott. He was a paratrooper in the United States Army Air Corps 
and served in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Sawitzki moved to Southport from Astoria Queens, 
New York in 1979. He was a member of the "55 and Over Club".

He is survived by a son H. Pat Sawitzki and wife Kay DuPont of Poulsbo, Washington; a 
daughter Sandra Reibert and husband Jim of Southport; eight grandchildren, Patrick and wife 
Liza, Kristin and husband Scott, Joel, Sean, Alexandra, Gordon, Jasmine, and Angela; three
 great grandchildren Kristina, Zoey, and Aayana.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday April 16 at Saint Peter Lutheran Church 
with Pastor Joe Tursi officiating. 

Inurnment will follow at the family plot in New York.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday April 15 at Peacock-Newnam 
& White Funeral Home in Southport.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Saint Peter Lutheran Church 
4843 Southport-Supply Road, Southport, North Carolina 28461.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses of Autumn Care and Hospice 
for the wonderful care our father received while he lived there. The compassion and love 
bestowed on him made his final transition gentle and painless and was a comfort to the 
family. A great big heartfelt thank you to the "angels" of Claire Bridge for their boundless
 love and kindness. "The Mayor" loved you and truly enjoyed his time with you. To Tracy 
and Carolyn who have been with our dad from the beginning, you blessed his final years 
with joy and happiness. Remember to always "keep dancing". 

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

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/13/2009  

 


 
Scalf, Dorothy Campbell

Dorothy Campbell Scalf, 83, of Wilmington, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Craven Regional
 Medical Center, New Bern, NC.

The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Andrews 
Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be 11:30am Thursday at Temple Baptist Church.

The interment will be 1pm Friday, April 17, 2009, in Mountlawn Memorial Park, North 
Wilkesboro, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials, in her name, may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1801 
Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  



 
Scalf, Dorothy Campbell

Dorothy Campbell Scalf, 83, of Wilmington, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Craven Regional 
Medical Center, New Bern, NC.

"Dot" or "Nana", as she was affectionately known, was born January 11, 1926, in North 
Wilkesboro, NC, daughter of the late George Matthew Campbell and Stella Foster Campbell.

Mrs. Scalf was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. 
Dot was married to the late, Dr. John Henry Scalf, Jr., Professor of Sociology at UNCW. 
She graduated from Mars Hill College, received her Masters of Education degree from 
Stetson University, and taught for over 26 years in the New Hanover County school system. 
Dot was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her daughter, Maria S. Priest and husband, Curtis, of New Bern, NC; 
three grandchildren, Hunter Jacob, Kasie Renee, and Trevor Campbell Priest; two sisters, 
Mildred Miller and husband, George, of Taylorsville, NC, and Reba Vannoy of Charleston, 
SC; two brothers-in-law, Robert Scalf and wife, Evelyn, and Don Scalf and wife, Joanne; 
sister-in-law, Doris Spencer; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Fred and 
Willie Locke and Pauline FormyDuval. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in 
death by her son, John Michael Scalf.

The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Andrews 
Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be 11:30am Thursday at Temple Baptist Church, with Rev. E.C. 
Mattocks and Rev. Jim Whetstone officiating and music soloist, Jimmy Rogers. 
Pallbearers will be Curtis Priest, Hunter Priest, Charles Ruffin, Tommy Lupton, Bill 
Hobbs, and Mark Scalf.

The interment will be 1pm Friday, April 17, 2009, in Mountlawn Memorial Park, North 
Wilkesboro, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials, in her name, may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1801 
Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  

 
 
Scott, Norman Edward "Bud"

Norman Edward "Bud" Scott, 89, of Bolton, NC, died Friday, April 3, 2009.

He was born in Belleville, IL, February 5, 1920, son of Charles L. Scott and Lorraine Booker 
Scott. His wife, Irene Grice Scott, passed away in 1989.

Bud was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Cheerful 
Hope Baptist Church in Delco. He was retired from Federal Paper Company.

Surviving are four daughters, Martha Williams and husband Ernie of Riegelwood, Jeanne 
Garrell and husband Kenneth of Delco, Sharon Buffkin and husband Terry of Delco, and 
Lynn Malpass and husband Scott of Bolton; six grandsons, Scott Williams, Jason Garrell, 
Paul Garrell, Shannon Buffkin, Evan Buffkin, and Chase Malpass; two granddaughters, 
Emmy Malpass and Marlee Malpass; two great-grandsons, Ryan Williams and Colton 
Williams; and three great-granddaughters, Gracelynn, Ashlen, and Ameliah Garrell. 

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jan Allyson; a brother, Floyd Scott; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Cecil Scarbrough, Mrs. Timothy Winklejohn, and Mrs. Frank Vosholler.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at Cheerful Hope Baptist 
Church, Delco, by the Rev. John Lennon. Interment will follow in the Ellis-Peterson Cemetery.

On Sunday, the family will be at the church to receive friends from 5 until 7 PM, and at 
other times will be at the home of his daughter, Jeanne Garrell.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Scott Williams, Jason Garrell, Paul Garrell, Shannon Buffkin, 
Evan Buffkin, and Chase Malpass. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Grice, 
Jimmy Grice, Phil Grice, Chesley Brown, D.J. Peterson, Johnny Smith, and Phillip Caines.

Memorial gifts may be made to Acme-Delco Fire and Rescue or Lake Waccamaw Rescue 
Squad.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/5/2009  
 

 
Shipman, Charles Lee  
 
74, of 135 Clyde Collier Road, Hallsboro, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at Hallsboro Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Shoe, Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth Shoe, 23, of Wilmington, formerly of Roanoke Rapids completed her circle of life 
to be with the lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 after a courageous battle against Melanoma Cancer.

Jennifer was born in Florence, SC, on June 24, 1985. She graduated high school from Halifax 
Academy in 2003, and then graduated with a degree in Business from ECU in 2007. Jennifer 
excelled in all that she attempted. She was an avid and accomplished athlete and entrepreneur. 
In 2007 Jennifer place fourth in the nation for female half pipe snowboarding and assisted her 
team to earn second place national women's overall. Her hobbies included, snowboarding, 
wake boarding, surfing, wake skating and being just plain beautiful.

Jennifer loved the Lord and accepted Christ as her Savior and actively attended Port City 
Community Church in Wilmington.

She is survived by her loving fiancé, David Mercer of Wilmington; her mother Bonnie Shipley 
of Wake Forest; her father and step mother Richard and Angie Shoe of Roanoke Rapids; her 
siblings Natalie and Cameron Shoe, Taylor Shipley, Brad and Carly Silver and was 
predeceased by her older sister, Christine Marie Shoe. She is also survived by her maternal 
grandparents, Ruth and Ed Walke of Atlanta, Ga., her paternal grandparents, Anne and Dwight 
Shoe of China Grove and step grandparents Carole and Horace Smith of Richmond, Va., and
 other Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

The Family will receive friends Friday, April 17, from 7:00 - 8:30 at Askew Funeral & Cremation
 Services, 731 ROANOKE AVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870.

Funeral Services Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Enterprise Baptist Church in Littleton 
with Rev. Darren Lambert officiating. Interment at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

Memorials may be made to Melanoma Research Foundation, 170 Township Line Rd. Bldg. 
B, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  

 


 
Sholar, Elven Ray  
 
71, of Wallace, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune. A graveside 
service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville. 
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/5/2009  

 
 
Simmons, Betty Lou  
 
64, of Simmons Road, N.W., Ash, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice 
& LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at New Britton Baptist Church. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery. Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  
 


 
Simpson, Brody James

Brody James Simpson passed away on April 10, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Jason 
and Tifni McBride Simpson; one brother, Parker Simpson; grandparents, Mike and Linda 
McBride and Jim and Peggy Simpson and numerous other family members.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Andrews Mortuary 
Market Street Chapel. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Betty H. Cameron Women's and Children's 
Hospital, 2131 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Sloan, Gladys Murray  
 
78, of Teachey, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Carolina East Hospice Care Center, 
Kenansville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rockfish AME Church, Wallace. 
Burial will be at Rockfish Church cemetery, Wallace. Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Small, Agnes

Agnes Small, 92, of Wilmington, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Davis Health Care Center.

Agnes was born May 23, 1916, in Chester, PA. She was formerly of Essington, PA, but 
moved to Wilmington in 1968. Her husband, Albert W. Small, and her son, Gary Small, 
preceded her in death.

Mrs. Small is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Small (Eunice) of Wilmington, NC, and Albert 
Small of Bay St. Louis, MS; daughter-in-law, Maria Small, of Wilmington; stepson, Frank 
Small of Delaware; half-brother, Bob Garrison, of Asheboro, NC; five grandchildren, Anthony 
Small (Misty), Vivian Schneider (Rick), Imer Smith (Dennis), Jenel Jackson (Tom), and Aaron 
Small (Francie); seven great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Andrews 
Market Street Chapel.

A graveside funeral service will be 11am Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Arlington Cemetery, 
Upper Darby Township, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name, to a charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  
 

 
Smith, Albert Roosevelt  
 
64, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Council, died Monday, April 13, 2009, in Fort Worth, 
Texas. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Carvers Creek AME Zion Church, 210 
Carvers Creek Road, Council. Burial will be at Carvers Creek Cemetery. Peoples Funeral 
Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  



 
Smith, Dillan  
 
14, of Cerro Gordo, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, 
Whiteville. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn. 
Burial will be at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  

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Smith, Dorothy  
 
56, of Whiteville, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be 
at Campground Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  



 
Smith, Leslie Lee "Boss Man"

Leslie "Boss Man" Lee Smith, 69, of Wilmington, died September 18, 2008.

Leslie was born April 19, 1939 in Kinston, NC, the son of the late Oliver Smith and 
Eliza Jane Blalock Smith. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Walter 
Smith and Oliver Smith and a sister Ruth Smith.

Leslie was a 20 year veteran of the US Army. He had retired from both Waste 
Management and Adams Brick.

Leslie is survived by his wife Gerda Smith; two sons, Eric Smith and Michael Smith; 
two daughters, Leslie Dunn and Jannie Stewart and one brother John Smith. He is 
also survived by two grandchildren, Sabrina Morgan Atkinson and Evan Lee Smith.

A memorial service will be held at 3PM Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Hallsville Baptist 
Church, 1291 Hallsville Rd, Beulaville, NC.

Arrangements by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Wilmington, NC. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/17/2009 - 4/18/2009  


 
Smith, Mary  
 
97, of 180 Southwood Drive, Clinton, formerly of Garland, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, 
at Southwood Nursing Center, Clinton. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the 
Church of God of Prophecy, Garland. Burial will be at Garland Cemetery. Carter 
Funeral Home, Garland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/6/2009  

 


 
Smith, Russell Nelson

Born in Winston-Salem N.C. on April 13, 1990

Departed on Apr. 27, 2009 and resided in Leland, NC.

Visitation: Thurs. April 30 7pm-9pm Andrews Valley Chapel 

Service: Friday May 1, 2009 1:00pm First Baptist Church of Woodburn, Leland

Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery 

Russell N. Smith of Leland, celebrated his life in fishing, landscaping, making others happy, 
and "keeping things in order". 

He was greatly loved by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Russell was the son of Nancy Smith Elliott and Jason Douglas Elliott. 

He is survived by his brother, Austin Douglas Elliott & sisters, Tori Elliott & Heather Brown 
of Leland. Grandparents: Bill T. Smith of Advance N.C., David & Kelly Nance of Fairmont 
N.C., Rita Grant of Leland, Darlene Stewart of Winston-Salem. Aunts & Uncles: Felix & 
Linda Smith of MD, Shannon & Cindy Elliott of Fairmont, Justin Elliott of Leland. Special: 
Aunt Faye Outlaw of Leland. First cousins: Billy Brannon & family of Leland, Cassander 
Smith of CA, Brittany & Douglas Smith of MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leland Volunteer Fire/Rescue Dept., 1004 
Village Road, PO Box 178, Leland, NC 28451.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/29/2009  



 
Sneeden Jr., Silas E.
1921-2009

The "Legendary" Silas Elwood Sneeden, Jr. of Hwy 421 N Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday 
April 14, 2009, after an extended illness. 

Silas was born September 27, 1921, to Elizabeth Norris and Silas Sneeden Sr. of Sea Gate, 
where Silas grew up. In 1939 he married Mary Richards. 

Silas entered the Army Air Corp on June 20, 1944, and was a very proud WWII veteran. He was 
a corporal and while in service he was stationed in Sheppard Field, TX; Traux Field, Wisconsin; 
New Mexico; Guam; Turkey; Japan; Saigon and Okinawa. He was awarded several medals and 
was very honored and proud to be a member of the crew that dropped the last bomb of WWII. 

After returning from the war he settled down in the country where he could live out his dreams 
of hunting and fishing. No man had a greater love of the outdoors than Silas. We think one of 
his greatest hobbies was to play games with the game wardens' minds. 

In his lifetime his main career was as a brick mason. He taught masonry school for a bit at 
Cape Fear Community College. He was also a carpenter, beekeeper, fur trader, taxidermist 
and the former owner of Sneeden's Trading Post. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Sneeden, his son, Julian Glenn Sneeden, his 
daughter, Barbara Gail Favreau and his grandson Junior Sneeden. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Elsie Sneeden; three daughters, Dorothy and husband 
Rex Clark, Mary and husband Ronnie Barnhill, and Betty Sneeden and companion Mike 
Spencer; two sons, Ronald and wife Judy Sneeden and Elwood Sneeden; one step daughter, 
Jean Vogels; 19 Grandchildren, 37 Great-grandchildren and 7 Great-great- grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home 
with the Rev. Kenny Chinn officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park 
with Joe Madry, Kevin Madry, Mike Bannon, Sonny Sneeden, Jeff Sneeden and Tony 
Fales serving as Pallbearers. 

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8:00 pm at the funeral home. 

A special thank you to his Granddaughter Melissa Madry who would not leave his side 
and to all of the wonder staff at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/16/2009  


 
Snipes, Nancy Ellen  
 
69, of Burgaw, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. Burial will be at Riverview Memorial 
Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  



 
Sorrell, Bobby Frank  
 
73, of Cerro Gordo, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Southeastern Regional Medical 
Center, Lumberton. Arrangements by Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  


 
Southerland, Frances Moore  
 
95, formerly of Wilmington, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. A 
memorial service will be held later.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  



 
Spaulding, Arson H.  
 
67, of Lake Waccamaw, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Southeastern Hospice House. The
 funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville. Burial will be at
 Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/24/2009  


 
Spearman, Vernell  
 
70, of 2715 West Magnolia-Lisbon Road, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley 
Medical Center, Fayetteville. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Garland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Speck, Michael  
 
54, died Friday, April 24, 2009. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/25/2009  


 
Stackhouse, William B. "Bill"  
 
89, of Goldsboro, died Saturday, April 11, 2009. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 N.C. 117 N., Dudley. Evergreen Memorial Service, 
Goldsboro.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/14/2009  


 
Steffenhagen, Harold  
 
of Calabash, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Loris Community Hospital. The funeral will be 
at 4 p.m. Monday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will be at Brunswick 
Memorial Gardens.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  


 
Stephens, Dewey  
 
91, of Tabor City, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
Monday at Tabor City Baptist Church. Burial will be at Myrtle Green Cemetery, Tabor 
City. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/11/2009  

 


 
Stevens, James Timothy "Tim"

James Timothy "Tim" Stevens, 71, of Lockwood Folly, Supply, NC, passed away peacefully 
at home on April 9, 2009, after a long and valiant battle against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

He was the husband of Anita (Rosenberger) Stevens. They celebrated their 48th wedding 
anniversary on January 7, 2009. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Marion 
(Fried) and Howard Calvin Stevens. He attended Swain Country Day School, Allentown, 
and was a 1955 graduate of Taft Preparatory School, Watertown, Connecticut and a 1959 
graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Chi Phi brother. 
He served in the PA National Guard.

Prior to his retirement, Tim was president of Smart Inc., buying and selling commercial real 
estate and establishing laundry and dry cleaning stores throughout southeastern, PA. He 
also owned and operated Ye Olde Ale Houses in Allentown and Schnecksville, PA. Tim 
thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and successes of his career in real estate and the 
hospitality/food service industry.

Tim was a charter member of the Allentown/Salisbury Kiwanis Club and served as President. 
He also served as President of the Lehigh County Tavern Association and was on the House 
Committee of Lehigh Country Club for many years.

He was a member of the Holden Beach Chapel and was a member of the Lockwood Folly 
Country Club. He was part of the founding group which initiated the purchase of the 
Lockwood Folly Golf Course, establishing the only member-owned golf course in Brunswick 
County. An avid low-handicap golfer for 50 years, Tim scored his first and only hole-in-one 
at Lockwood Folly on April 6, 2007.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Atty. Richard
 F. Stevens. His survivors include: wife, Anita; daughter Allison Stevens of Raleigh; son, 
Atty. Timothy Towles Stevens and wife, Christine of Bethlehem, PA; son, J. Tucker 
Stevens and wife, Nancy of Wilmington, NC; beloved grand-children Andrew Tucker (Drew) 
and Matthew James (Matt-Matt) of Wilmington; Harison Kensington and Philip Timothy of 
Bethlehem, PA; brother, David A. Stevens and wife, Dorothy of Philadelphia; sister-in-law 
Joanne Stevens of Coopersburg, PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law John and Mary Jo 
Rosenberger of Allentown and Colette and Peter Chandonnet of Solvang, CA; many 
special nieces and nephews as well as his faithful golden retriever, Rebel.

Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Hines, Dr. Kevin O'Neill and their support staffs of 
Wilmington Health Associates, as well as the Pulmonary Rehabilitation staff of 
Brunswick Community Hospital for their compassionate care. We are especially 
grateful to Tim's nurse, Rebecca Green and the entire staff of the Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice.

Memorials can be made in Tim's memory to the Holden Beach Chapel, 107 Rothschild 
Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462 or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center 
2222 North 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401.

A service celebrating Tim's life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at 5:30 PM 
in the Holden Beach Chapel.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/13/2009  



 
Stewart, Sam Elmo

Sam Elmo Stewart, age 92, of Wilmington, NC, passed away at his home, in the 
presence of his family, Friday, April 3, 2009.

Sam was born May 11, 1916, in Mamers, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife 
Beatrice Williamson Stewart.

Surviving are 3 daughters, Elaine Mintz, Nancy Glasgow and husband Bob, and Debbie 
Bahen and husband Jim, all of Wilmington. He had 7 Grandchildren, Steven Mintz, 
Caroline Jackson, Heather Glasgow, Robert Glasgow, James Glasgow, Jennifer Liberatos 
and Stephanie Corteen. He had 5 great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Dylan Mintz, Dahlia 
Vervier, Payne Glasgow and Yara Rae Glasgow. 

Before moving to Wilmington in 1997, Sam was a resident of Fayetteville, NC, since 1941. 
As a young man he was an assistant manager of a life insurance firm. He served in the 
Marine Corp during World War II. For 13 years after the war he owned a hardware store 
in Spring Lake, NC. Upon selling that business he became owner Aiken Loan and Security
Company. He served on the Board of Directors of the Scottish Bank in 1960. At the time 
of his retirement, he was owner and manager of Carriage Hills Apartments.

A private service will be held at his family Church.

In lieu of any flowers, memorial may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care, 1414 
Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/6/2009

  
 
Stringfellow, Mary Grimmeissen

Mary Grimmeissen Stringfellow, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in 
Jacksonville, Florida. Mary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 1922. She 
graduated from Hughes High School and attended the University of Cincinnati. She 
met and married Charles S. Stringfellow, on November 10, 1945. They moved to 
Wilmington, North Carolina in 1948. Mary was active in the community and joined
 the Junior League serving as the President from 1955 to 1956 and was on the 
regional nominating committee. Mary was active in athletics and served as President 
of the Ladies Golf Association at the Cape Fear Country Club. Mary and Charlie moved 
to Jacksonville in 1960 where she continued to serve in the Junior League as both an 
active and sustaining member and did volunteer work with local organizations. She was 
active in sports at the Florida Yacht Club serving as President of Ladies Tennis and as 
Co-Captain of the Women's Tennis Team. Mary worked at Accents Unlimited in Ortega 
for several years and made many friends. She was a faithful communicant at St. Mark's 
Episcopal Church. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Charles S. 
Stringfellow, her two sons, Charles S. Stringfellow, Jr. (Nancy) of Vienna, VA and John
 B. Stringfellow of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She has three grandchildren, Charles S. 
Stringfellow, III, Jennifer T. Stringfellow, and Mark H. Stringfellow all of northern Virginia.
 In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the local Humane Society 
or other animal rights organizations. Burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery, in Richmond, 
Virginia. A memorial service is planned for a later date in Jacksonville, Florida. 
Hardage-Giddens Edgewood Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, 
Florida is assisting with arrangements.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/5/2009 


 
Struckman Jr., Clifford Earl  
 
of Oak Island, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Smithfield. A graveside service will be at 
11 a.m. Saturday at the Bowling family cemetery, Bolivia. Village Road Memorial Chapel, 
Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/11/2009  



 
Studebaker II, Robert O.

STUDEBAKER, Robert O. II 59, Wilmington, April 12, 2009. Memorial service, 2pm, April 
18, St. Andrews On The Sound Episcopal Church. (Andrews Mortuary, Wilmington, NC).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to: 
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/, http://www.nature.org/joinanddonate/donate/?src=l2 , 
the building fund of Holy Cross Episcopal Church of Wilmington or the endowment fund of 
St. Andrews on the Sound Episcopal Church of Wilmington. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  
 


 
Styes Sr., John George

Our loving Lord took home one of his children on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, when John George 
Styes Sr. left this world and returned to his heavenly family. 

John was born in Epoufette, Michigan, (Upper Peninsula) and passed on to his children so 
many fond memories of his childhood home on the lake such as fishing, romping in the woods, 
attending his little schoolhouse and his dog, Pete, a bulldog which was a best friend. When he 
was old enough he joined the CCC's (Civilian Conservation Corp) and was assigned to Camp 
Pori in Mass, Michigan. He later joined the United States Coast Guard. He was aboard the 
U.S.S. Hunter Liggett part of WWII fighting in the Pacific theater. Like so many of his generation, 
he knew exactly where he was and what he was doing when the war ended. While in the military 
he met his future bride, Ruth Melton of Wilmington and returned to Wilmington to marry her and 
begin his family life. He went to trade school at Wilmington College which later became the 
University of North Carolina-Wilmington to learn bricklaying and was a bricklayer most of his 
life. Many buildings in Wilmington show his craftsmanship including some UNCW buildings 
and historic renovations. 

John loved to read nonfiction, especially American history and the diaries of Civil War era 
people. He also loved to grow his own vegetables and looked forward every spring to planting 
his crop and watching it grow. He loved to tell his children and grandchildren stories of his life 
passing on to those who listened not only his childhood and military adventures but also so 
much about the world and how to live well in general. He was so wise, generous and 
compassionate. We always knew that he loved us so much and was so proud of each of 
us. When his grandson Billy, asked him what it was like to be sitting in his chair, meaning 
at this moment in life with so much of his family around him, he stated that he thanked the 
Lord every day. 

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Melton Styes, three sons John George Styes 
Jr. and wife Karen, William Scott Styes Sr., Charles Wayne Styes Sr. and wife Helen, 
two daughters Mary Frances Styes and Peggy Sue Styes, eight grandchildren and twelve 
great grandchildren. In addition to his family John opened up his heart and home to six 
more nieces and nephews during his lifetime 

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009, at Masonboro Baptist 
Church with the Rev. Gordon Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Masonboro Baptist 
Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the 
funeral home. 

John was admired, respected and loved so deeply by his family and although we know 
that he has left this world we also know that there will be a day when we will see him 
again. We will miss him and remember the moments of his life with us for the remainder 
of ours. We will continue to thank the Lord everyday for what he gave us in John, husband 
and father. I love you Daddy. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  


 
Suflay, Carol Ruth

Carol Ruth Suflay of Wilmington died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 10, 1946, in Queens N.Y., daughter of Robert Linton and Ruth 
Nickdow.

Carol was a loving, caring, gentle hearted friend to all and a loving mother of five and
 blessed with eight grandchildren. 

Surviving is her loving husband of forty-one years Richard Suflay; her mother Ruth 
Nickdow of N.Y.; her children Lisa Hadgraft and husband Roger of Wilmington, 
AnneMarie Czarnecki and husband Robert of N.Y., Cindy Owens and husband Russ 
of S.C., Colleen Suflay of N.J., and Richard Suflay and wife Francine ofN.Y.; 
grandchildren, Randy Hadgraft, Nicole Hadgraft, Bryan Czarnecki, Ashley Czarnecki, 
Danielle Czarnecki, Kathryn Suflay, Hailey Owens and Hannah Owens; brothers Robert 
Linton, Timothy Nickdow and Joseph Nickdow, sisters, Mary Jane Coltellino, Lisa 
Rodriguez and Pam Duffy.

Although we will deeply miss her, we rejoice that Carol is home with our Awesome God.

The family will receive friends form 7pm to 9pm Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Andrews 
Mortuary Market Street Chapel. Burial will be in N.Y.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Market Street Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Suggs, James Alfred  
 
83, of Tabor City, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Loris Healthcare Systems. The funeral 
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City. Burial will be at Forest 
Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/12/2009  
 
 

Sullivan, Ruth G.

LELAND -- Ruth G. Sullivan, 88, of Leland passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Ruth was 
born and spent most of her life in Brunswick County. Her parents were the late Roland and 
Minnie Skipper Ganey. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy D. Justice Norris and husband, 
David, and Betty Lou Justice Harrell and husband, Robert, all of Leland; sister, Virginia Norris; 
brothers, Floyd Ganey and David Ganey; twelve grandchildren and twenty-one 
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, Elvin Lee 
Justice and Samuel Sullivan; sons, Ronnie R. Justice and Jackie Lee Justice.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday in King Memorial Garden, Bluff
 Road, Leland, officiated by Bishop Nelson Roy Coleman. The family will receive friends on 
Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, 3915 
Oleander Drive.

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

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/10/2009  


 
Sykes, Daniel  
 
13, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Inman 
Funeral Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  


 
Taylor, Ada G. "Lena"  
 
85, of Winchester, Va., died Sunday, April 12, 2009. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday 
at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Burial will be at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, 
Bluefield, W.Va.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/15/2009  


 
Taylor, Lavern  
 
of Leland, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at home. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday 
at Elah Baptist Church, Leland. Village Road Memorial Chapel, Leland.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  

 
 
Tedder, Brandon  
 
23, of Lake Waccamaw, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday 
at McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville. Burial will be at Lake Waccamaw Hillcrest Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/20/2009  


 
Tedder, Brandon Earl  

LAKE WACCAMAW -- Brandon Earl Tedder, 23, of Lake Waccamaw, N.C., died, Saturday, 
April 18, 2009. Brandon was the son of William Earl Tedder and Pamela Cribb Sykes and 
was preceded in death by his half brother, Daniel Sykes of Tabor City, N.C. 

He was a member of Higher Ground Worship Center and worked at Wal-Mart in the Inventory 
Control Department. 

Brandon is survived by his father, William Earl Tedder of Lake Waccamaw, N.C. and mother, 
Pamela Cribb Sykes of Tabor City, N.C.; step mother, Selena Bennett Tedder of Lake 
Waccamaw, N.C.; step brother, Nickolaus M. High of Leland, N.C.; aunt, Tanya D. Tedder 
of Whiteville, N.C.; cousin, Meagon P. Dove of Whiteville, N.C.; Fiancee, Nicole Bonham 
of Kelly, N.C. 

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at McKenzie Mortuary 
Chapel with Rev. Ray Best officiating with burial following in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Lake 
Waccamaw, N.C. 

Visitation will be Tuesday night, April 21, 2009, at McKenzie Mortuary from 6:00 p.m. until 
8:00 p.m. 

Pallbearers: Daniel Hilburn, Eddie Pierce, Wayne Woody, Nickolaus High, Johnny Dove, 
Mike Edwards. 

McKenzie Mortuary Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009  



 
Tew, Alan Jarrett  
 
43, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at 
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1401 South College Road. Burial will be at 
Oleander Memorial Gardens. Andrews Mortuary, Market Street.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  


 
Thames, Richard "Mail Man"  
 
of 1822 Carolina Ave., died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at noon 
Monday at Cape Fear Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses, 1828 S. 16th St. Burial will 
be at Calvary Memorial Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/13/2009  

 

 
Tharpe, Thomas Mitchell  
 
33, of Union School Road, Ocean Isle Beach, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at home. The 
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte. Burial will 
be at Mintz Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/22/2009  



 
Thomas, James L.  
 
85, of 355 Wagner Ave., Perth Amboy, N.J., formerly of Rose Hill, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, 
at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Padgett 
Funeral Home, Wallace. Burial will be at Rockfish Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Thompson, David  
 
62, of 816 W. Burkhead St., Whiteville, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at Columbus Regional 
Healthcare System. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Central Missionary Baptist 
Church, 443 W. Virgil St., Whiteville. Burial will be at the Campground Cemetery. Peoples 
Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/1/2009  


 
Thompson, Willadean  
 
94, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Coble Ward-Smith 
Funeral Service. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/27/2009  


 
Todd, Annie Pearl Shipman  
 
87, of Southern Pines, formerly of Chadbourn, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at St. Joseph of 
the Pines, Southern Pines. The service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Chadbourn Presbyterian 
Church. Burial will be at Columbus Memorial Park, Whiteville. Worthington Funeral Home, 
Chadbourn.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  


 
Torres, Robert Luis

SURF CITY, NC -- Robert Luis Torres, 71, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at a N. Topsail 
Beach Home.

Mr. Torres was born, in Buffalo, NY, on July 29, 1937 and was the son of the late Luis 
and Virginia Cothran Torres. He was employed as a manager with General Electric. 

He is survived by two sons, Donald Torres of Los Alamos, NM and Scott Torres of Rio 
Rancho, NM; a sister-in-law, Shirley Torres of Wilmington, NC and his dear friend, Patricia 
Moyland of N. Topsail Beach, NC; three grandchildren, Samantha, Jason and Curtis.

Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/4/2009 


 
Townsend, Alan T.  
 
of Oak Island, formerly of Beverly Farms, Mass., died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at home. A 
funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southport. 
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  

 
 

 
Turbeville, Joel Franklin

WILMINGTON -- Joel Franklin Turbeville, 63, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Whiteville, N.C., 
died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at his residence. Joel Franklin Turbeville, son of Penny Ruth 
(McLaughlin) Turbeville and Harvey Stafford Turbeville of Whiteville.

Mr. Turbeville served in the US Airforce during the Vietnam era and after serving in the Airforce 
he worked as a Quality Control Inspector with General Electric and was also a member of the 
Wesley United Methodist Church in Wilmington, N.C. and was an avid golfer and Carolina fan.

He was survived by his wife, Louise Yoder Turbeville of Wilmington, N.C. and four daughters, 
Kristine M. Williamson of Chadbourn, N.C., Jennifer Turbeville, Sarah Turbeville and Karen 
Futch all of Wilmington, N.C. and one son, Scott Turbeville of Wilmington, N.C. and five 
grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be Thursday, April 9, 2009 at McKenzie Mortuary Chapel at 7:30 
P.M. with Rev. Artie Odom, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. 
until 7:15 P.M. prior to the Service.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association (Eastern North Carolina, 
3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560) or America American Diabetes 
Association (1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311).

McKenzie Mortuary Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/5/2009  


 
Turbeville, Joel Franklin  
 
63, of Wilmington, formerly of Whiteville, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at home. The funeral 
will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/3/2009  


 
Turbeville, Miriam  
 
73, of Tabor City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 
the Gapway Baptist Church. Burial will be at Gapway Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral 
Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/17/2009  



Tyler, David  
 
of Bolivia, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. A private service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at 
Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/29/2009  


 
Villarreal, Trina Yvette

Trina Yvette Villarreal, 51, of Oak Island formerly of Wilmington passed away April 14, 2009. 

She is survived by her father Eddie Grindstaff of Jacksonville, FL; mother Kitt Kline and 
Bob Geiger of Wilmington; her "friend for life" Larry Villarreal, II; daughter Christina 
Grindstaff and Ryan McLaughlin of Wilmington; son Bobby Grindstaff of Wilmington; 
step-son; Larry Villarreal, III and wife Kat four grandchildren Sierra Canaday, Jaxon and 
Mason McLaughlin; Alexa Villarreal brothers Victor Grindstaff and wife Denise of 
Fayetteville and Mitchell Grindstaff and wife Dorothy of Jasper, GA; sister Lavinia Wolfe 
and Dennis Carter of Castle Hayne, NC; a number of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, 
uncles and Cousins. 

A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 Carolina Beach 
Road 2:00 P.M Saturday April 18, 2009, with the Reverend Harold Manning officiating. 

The family will see friends after the service at the home of Kitt Kline.

"Casual wear" for the service please. 

Memorial may be made to BB&T Account Elizabeth Kline for Trina's grandchildren's 
scholarship college fund 2401 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com 

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

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/17/2009  


 
Waddell, Elease Foley  
 
82, of Tabor city, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Columbus Regional Hospital, Whiteville. 
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial will be at 
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home, Tabor City.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Wagner, Frederick  
 
of Robin Road, Shallotte, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Cypress Point Nursing Center. Services 
will be private. Peacock-Newnam & White, Southport.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/26/2009  


 
Walden, Olga Capra  
 
85, of Scotts Hill, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. 
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Walker, Corinna Denise Pearsall "Candy"  
 
39, of 621 W. South St., Raleigh, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at home. The funeral will
 be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen AME Zion Church, Warsaw. Burial will be at the 
Williams Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Warsaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/16/2009  

 
 
Walker, V.D.  
 
86, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday 
at Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will be at Peacock's Columbus Memorial 
Park. Peacock Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  



 
Wallace, Mazyla Cotrice  
 
infant daughter of Lateshia Wallace and Anthony Allen of 7239 Market St., died Tuesday, 
March 31, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Sunday at Davis Funeral Home-Jordan Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Memorial 
Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/5/2009  




 
Ward, Clarence Thomas "Tookie"  
 
57, of 511 James Ave., Lake Waccamaw, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at home. The funeral 
will be at noon Saturday at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, 107 Mt. Zion St., Lake Waccamaw. 
Burial will be at Cutler Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  




 
Ward, Doris B.

GOLDSBORO -- Doris Bordeaux Ward, 87, passed away on Sunday morning at Wayne 
Memorial Hospital.

Doris was born in Robeson County on October 1, 1921, to the late Arthur Baker Bordeaux and 
Annie Laura Bullard Bordeaux. She was married to the late Elbert Adams Ward. Doris retired 
as an instructor with Wayne Community College and was a member of St. Paul United 
Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Meredith College.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church 
with Rev. Dr. Homer Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park.

Doris is survived by her daughters, Ann Baker Ward of Raleigh and Jane "Beau" Simcoe and 
husband, Ronald of Wilmington; her son, Elbert "Bert" Ward, Jr. and wife, Trisha of Atlanta; 
her grandchildren, Nicole Baller and husband, Brian, Rosalie Simcoe, Zachary Simcoe and 
Will Ward; her sisters, Christine B. Farrior of Williamston and Daphne B. Pope of New Bern; 
and her sister-in-law, Edith W, Thompson; two great-grandchildren, Silas and Blythe Baller; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, especially the 
Senior Companion Fund or the TV Ministry, 204 E. Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and 
other times at her home, 603 Brookwood Lane, Goldsboro.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/21/2009  


 
Ward Sr., John Walter

WILMINGTON, N.C. -- John Walter Ward, Sr., 77, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Newport 
News, Va., passed away on March 29, 2009, at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. 

John was born November 10, 1931, in St. Pauls, N.C., son of Charlie and Annie Ward. He 
served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Newport News Moose 
Club. 

Surviving is his devoted wife, Lila, of 50 years; two sons, Johnny of Charlottesville, Va., Corky 
of Williamsburg, Va.; two daughters, Barbara and husband, Billy, of San Diego, Ca., Teresa of 
Mathews, Va.; seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew, Lacey, Courtney, Wade, Wesley and 
Meagan; two brothers, Max of Hampton, Va., and Howard of Newport News, Va.; and numerous
 nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends will be received from 7-8:30 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Peninsula 
Funeral Home on Warwick Blvd. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 3, 2009 
in Peninsula Memorial Park. 

John was dearly loved and will be greatly missed more than words can say by his wife and 
children. 

Our Daddy was a great man, an awesome provider and the best husband a woman could have.

Our Daddy - Our Hero. 

Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/2/2009

 
Watkins, Joyce Helen  
 
64, of N.C. 50, Maple Hill,, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Cape Fear Hospital. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Lee 
Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  




 
Watkins Jr., Marvin Walker

Marvin Walker Watkins, Jr., died on April 16, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on April 18, 1920 the son of Marvin Brogden Watkins and Mattie Thompson 
Watkins. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. 

Mr. Watkins served in the US Army during World War II (ETO) and was a deacon at Lake 
Forest Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his wife Madeline Kelly Watkins, one brother, Morrison Watkins (Town 
Creek, NC) and one sister, Wilma Rochelle (Toano, VA) one son, Marvin Walker Watkins 
III (Sharyn) and one daughter, Christy Watkins King (Danny) of Wilmington, NC, five step 
children, David Kelly, Jimmy Kelly, Ricky Kelly, Jeffrey Kelly and Patricia Kelly Baxley, 
three grandchildren, Kimberly Fluharty (Michael), Marvin Walker Watkins IV (Tracy) and 
Grayson King, eight step grandchildren, Bert Gurganus, Kelly Spilliards, Judson Baxley, 
Angie Centracchio, Ashley Kelly, Kristen White, Ryan King, Lauren Pitts and five great 
grandchildren (Olivia, Abigail and Noah Fluharty, Carly and Andrew Watkins). Mr. Watkins 
was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Gore Watkins. 

The family will receive friends at Andrews Market Street Chapel on Sunday, April 19, 2009 
from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Lake Forest Baptist Church on Monday, 
April 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Internment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 3911 Westover Road, Wilmington, NC. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to Lake Forest Baptist Church at 1626 Lake Branch Drive, 
Wilmington, NC.

Andrews Market Street Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/18/2009  
 


Weaver, Mark F.  
 
53, of 614 Glen Ave., Carolina Beach, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at New Hanover 
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by H.M. Colvin Funeral Home.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  
 


 
Webb, Jerry Wayne*

BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC -- Mr. Jerry Wayne Webb age 60 of 898 Nicklaus Road died 
Thursday April 9, 2009 at Dosher Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Webb was born in Erwin, NC on July 3, 1948 and was the son of the late Jack Clayton 
and Eunice McNeill Webb. Jerry and his father, Jack were founding members of the Summerville, 
NC Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Webb's career was in public utilities. He served as Director 
of Brunswick County Public Utilities Water and Sewer for 11 years and also Public Utilities 
Director in Harrisburg, Pa for seven years, Charleston, SC Public Works Association 
Superintendent of the Water Division for five years and most recently as Construction Inspector 
for the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. He was Associate Engineer and Drafting Manager for 
3 years for Ragsdale Consultants in Lillington, NC and an Associate Engineer with L.E. Wooten 
and Company in Raleigh, NC for 4 years. He was a member of the American Water Works 
Association, Water Pollution Control Association, National Rural Water Association, International 
Personnel Management Association, Public Utility Relations Employees Association, Automatic 
Meter Readers Association.

He is survived by his wife, Lynnine Haas Webb; two step-children, Tammy Williams and Scott 
Haas of Oak Island; a brother, Neill A. Webb of Boiling Spring Lakes; a sister, Elaine Webb 
Thomas of Fayetteville, NC; a nephew, Clayton Daniel Cook of Dallas, TX and four grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday evening at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral 
Service.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 4pm at the Chapel of Peacock-Newnam 
& White Funeral Service, 1411 N. Howe St., Southport with Reverend Ray Webb officiating.

Pallbearers will be, Tim Webb, Dan Standish, Dave Eisenberg, Dan Cook, Steve Nichols, 
Donald Temple.

You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/12/2009  


 
Wells, Elwin

Mr. Elwin Wells, age 75, of 995 Wells Town Road, Teachey, died Saturday, April 18, 2009.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church 
conducted by Rev. Richard Phillips and Rev. Billy Howell.

Mr. Wells is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mrs. Juanita Giddeons Wells of the home; 
two daughters, Gail W. Cavenaugh and husband Steve of Wallace and Brenda W. 
Dempsey and husband Jerry of Teachey; grandchildren, Evan Steve Cavenaugh of 
Kinston and Kelly Susan Dempsey of Greenville; three sisters, Mrs. Crystal Johnson 
of Rose Hill, Mrs. Annie Frances Jones of Wilmington and Mrs. Lila Farrior of Willard; 
two brothers, William Josey Wells and wife Katie of Teachey, Jacob J. Wells and wife 
Mable of Callahan, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

A native of Duplin County Mr. Wells was the son of the late Robert Lee and Mary 
Caroline Wells. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Harriett Rebecca 
Phillips and two brothers, Robert Lee Wells, Jr. and W. E. "Sam" Wells.

Mr. Wells was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Corinth Baptist Church and 
a lifelong farmer.

Casketbearers will be Tommy Spearman, Lloyd Strickland, Alan Phillips, Marshall 
Phillips, Charles Wells and Bill Wells.

Padgett Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/20/2009  



 
Wendeln II, David Charles

David Charles Wendeln, II, 27, of Wilmington, died Sunday, April 5, 2009.

He was born in San Diego, CA, on August 20, 1981, the son of the late David Charles 
Wendeln and Kathleen Leader Wendeln of San Diego, CA, who survives.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Rachel S. Wendeln; children, Kailee 
Elizabeth and David Charles Wendeln of the home; sisters, Grace, Faith, Charity and Joy 
and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, April 18th.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com 

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1553 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403; 
910.791.9099

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/14/2009  




 
Weschler, DeWitt E.

DeWitt E. Weschler of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away in his home surrounded by 
family and friends after a brief illness, on April 13, 2009. He was 87 years old and is survived 
by three daughters: Alison G. McCaffrey of Connecticut; Susan M. Weschler of Massachusetts; 
and Diana A. Fuerza of California, as well as five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He 
was predeceased by a sister, Frances M. Austin, and brother, Arthur Weschler.

DeWitt was born in Tappan, New York, to the late Adelaide V. Anderson Weschler and 
Clarence Weschler. He graduated from Congers High School, Congers, N.Y., in 1939, and 
served in the Coast Guard from 1942-1945 in the Pacific theater. In 1947 he married Alice 
M. Marrah, with whom he had three daughters. DeWitt and Alice settled in Tappan, N.Y., 
and later in Bridgeport and Stamford, Conn. The marriage ended in 1975. DeWitt enjoyed a 
long career in medical equipment installation and maintenance. He retired from Greenwich 
(Conn.) Hospital in 1988 and moved to North Carolina.

DeWitt was a 65-year member and Past Master of Wawayanda Masonic Lodge No. 315, 
Sparkhill, N.Y. He was a member and Past Patron of Rockland County Order of the Eastern 
Star No. 371. He was affiliated with the Amateur Radio Relay League, the Wilmington 
V.F.H. Association, and the Wilmington Model Flying Club.

DeWitt was a lifelong avid "ham" radio operator holding an amateur radio license, and 
also held a small plane pilots license. He had a lifelong love for airplanes and automobiles. 
He played the alto saxophone and the piano. He was loved by his family, and by his many 
friends.

Visitation will be Friday, April 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hampstead Chapel, 17730 
Highway 17 North, Hampstead, followed by a celebration of DeWitt's life. Burial will be 
in New York at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Hampstead Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from 4/15/2009 - 4/16/2009  

 

 
Wheeler Jr., Charles L.  
 
65, of Ridgewood Trail, N.W., Shallotte, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Lower Cape Fear 
Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Wilmington. Funeral services will be at a later date. Brunswick 
Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/18/2009  



Whittemore Sr., Herbert B.

GREENSBORO -- Herbert B. Whittemore, Sr., 91, passed away at Countryside Manor in 
Stokesdale on Saturday, April 4, 2009.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Centenary United Methodist Church 
at 2:00 pm with Rev. Don Lloyd officiating. Interment will be at Westminster Gardens Cemetery.

Herbert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty years, Nancy Joyner Whittemore. 
Those left to cherish his memory are three sons, Joe Whittemore and wife Betty of Jamestown, 
Herbert Whittemore, Jr. and wife Catherine of Hagerstown, MD, and Stephen Whittemore and 
wife Marlene of New Bern, NC; six grandchildren, Crystal, Michelle, Amanda, Jacob, Zachary, 
and Brooke; three great grandchildren, Trevor, Jordan, and Maggie; and one sister-in-law 
Margaret Whittemore.

Herb was a WWII veteran. He retired from the IRS in Washington, DC, in 1973. He was an 
active member at Centenary United Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC, teaching Sunday 
school in the youth and adult classes.

Herb loved spending time with his family and friends, but family get-togethers always held a 
special place in his heart.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, April 6, 2009, at Hanes Lineberry North 
Elm Chapel from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, 
2300 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mem.com.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/6/2009  


 
Wiggins, Otis K.

OTIS K. WIGGINS (09/07/1927, 81 of Wilmington, NC, died April 12, 2009, in New Hanover 
Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Leon Abner Wiggins and Rhoda Brown 
Wiggins. After graduation from Andrew Jackson High School he went to the University of 
Florida to play for the Florida Gators. He was a decorated combat veteran of the Korean 
War. He was a 33rd degree Mason, a Jester and a member of the Shriners, VFW and 
American Legion. He was a lifetime entrepreneur and real estate developer. The latter part 
of his life was dedicated to eliminating silver from the waste stream. Otis had been a resident 
of New Hanover since 1983 and enriched the lives of many friends and family. 

He is survived by his wife Jeannean Winner Wiggins, daughter Jeanine R. Wiggins of 
Seattle, Wash, Son Ash Winner Wiggins, Stepson Tony Matthews, Stepdaughter Denise 
Winner, Brother Talmadge Wiggins and wife Carolyn of Atlanta, his In-laws Skeets and 
Shirley Winner and the extended Winner family. 

Services will be privately held at the Winner Cemetery at a future date. 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  

 
 
Williams, Evelyn  
 
of 1010 S. 13th St., died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Brunswick Cove Living Center. The funeral 
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary 
Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  

 
Williams, Laura Michelle  
 
39, of Whiteville, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at home. Arrangements by Peacock Funeral 
Home, Whiteville, and Valhalla Funeral Home, Bessemer, Ala.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/4/2009  


 
Williams, Oscar Ted 

Oscar Ted Williams, 68, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009. 

He is survived by two sons, Eric Williams and Daniel Williams; two sisters, Darlene Spencer 
and Helen Marshall; a granddaughter, Alyssa Williams; several nieces and nephews; his 
caretaker, Annie Carr and a special friend, Marla Prince. 

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Oleander 
Chapel of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior 
to service time. 

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

To view Mr. Williams video tribute or offer condolences to the family please visit www.mem.com. 

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/7/2009  



Williamson II, Jack Clifton  
 
25, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at home. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  


 
Wilson, David Henry  
 
68, of Rocky Point, died at Solomon Towers. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Mount Moriah AME Church, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/28/2009  


 
Winstead, Margaret Elizabeth Davis

Margaret Elizabeth Davis Winstead, age 92, died April 16, 2009, at Big Bend Hospice House 
in Tallahassee, FL. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Arlington 
United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, FL. She will be buried next to her late husband, 
Kenneth Platt Winstead, in the Arlington Cemetery on Lone Star Road in Jacksonville, Florida.

Arlington Park Funeral Home (904-724-6384) is in charge of the arrangements. Contribution 
memorials may be made to: Burgaw Baptist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 385, Burgaw, 
NC 28425; Pender County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1380, Burgaw, NC 28425; Grace 
United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 401 Grace Street Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, 
910-763-5197.

Margaret was born September 27, 1916, in Merritt's Creek, NC. She was the fourth of seven 
children of the late Aaron Heide Davis and Madola Shepard Davis of Burgaw, NC. Both her 
father (Aaron Heide Davis) and grandfather (John B. Davis) served as mayors of Burgaw. Later, 
Mr. Heide Davis served as a representative in the North Carolina legislature. Education was 
extremely important in the Davis household and even as a child,

Margaret always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Margaret attended East Carolina University 
from 1934-1938 and was active in numerous academic and sports organizations. Her proudest 
accomplishment was the honor of serving as editor-in-chief of the TECOAN during her senior 
year. Margaret taught for 16 years in three different schools in Wilmington, NC - Winter Park 
Jr. High, Forest Hills Elementary and Sunset Park Jr. High. In addition to being involved with 
science fairs, she was a Director of the NC Education Association from the Wilmington area. 
During her early years of teaching, she met her future husband, Kenneth Platt Winstead, who 
worked at the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. They married in December 1941 and raised two 
daughters (Betty Davis Winstead and Mary Heide Winstead).

During the time they lived in Wilmington, Margaret and her family were active members of 
Grace Methodist Church.

In June 1960, Margaret, Kenneth and their daughters moved to Jacksonville, FL when the 
Atlantic Coastline merged and became the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. Duval County 
welcomed the numerous Coastline families from North Carolina as many of the wives, like 
Margaret, were teachers. She taught math and science at Terry Parker High School for 20 
years until her retirement in 1980. In November 2002 Margaret moved from Jacksonville, FL
 to Tallahassee, FL to be near her daughter, Betty. Margaret had a gift for "spinning" many 
wonderful family stories. Her fondness for telling and re-telling these family memoirs were 
instrumental in the creation of a Davis Family genealogy album. In July 2004, these written 
memories culminated in a family re-union held in Greensboro, NC which included all eight 
branches of the Davis family. Up until her late 80's, Margaret would travel with her daughter, 
Betty and husband, Phil, to visit her beloved hometown of Burgaw, NC and stay at the Burgaw 
Hotel. Almost every trip included a visit with her high school friend, Elizabeth Batson, and a 
Sunday church service at Burgaw Baptist Church (across the street from the old Davis home). 

Other favorite stop-over points were: Harrell's Department Store to see Charles Harrrell, the 
Burgaw Cemetery, and the Pender County Historical Society to chat about the good ole' 
days with Mary Caputo. 

Margaret is survived by her two children who are living in Florida, Betty Davis Winstead 
Ashler (Phil, Jr.) and Erin Heide Davis. She has three grandchildren, Philip Andrew Ashler 
of Orlando, FL; Heide Elise Donalson (Scott) of Tulsa, OK; and Mary Beth Dunning (David) 
of Celina, TX. She has four great-grandchildren, Kayla, McKenzie and Tyler all of Celina, TX; 
and Riley Jane Donalson of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by her sister, Ida Farrior Wells 
and a cousin Juliette Davis Johnson, both of Durham, NC and a brother Dr. Aaron Heide 
Davis, Jr., MD (Sally Margaret) of Greenville, SC. In the Wilmington area she is survived by 
her niece Jonelle Kress Grabenstein (John) and preceded in death by her husband's sister, 
Elida Winstead Kress (George). In addition, there are numerous devoted nieces and nephews 
and their families who have faithfully visited and written cards over the years. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Platt Winstead (Jacksonville, FL); 
her parents Aaron Heide Davis and Dola Shepard Davis (Burgaw); two sisters Dorothy 
Louise Simmons (Burgaw) and Mary Ruth Fussell (Rose Hill); and two brothers, Roy B. 
Davis (Philadelphia, PA) and Clifton Lee Davis (Columbia, SC). 

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/20/2009  

 
 
Wittenbrink, Marie Clare "Witty"

HAMPSTEAD -- Ms. Marie "Witty" Clare Wittenbrink, 69, passed away in her sleep at her 
residence Wednesday morning April 8, 2009,in Hampstead, NC.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11:00 AM at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church with Father Tom Hynes officiating. Interment will follow at Gilmore 
Memorial Park in Julian.

As her children were growing up, Witty played an active role in their lives as she served 
as a Girl Scout leader, teacher within St. Mary's Catholic Church's CCD program, and 
as a volunteer school nurse. She was a highly successful Avon representative and found 
great joy within this field as it allowed her to constantly meet and get to know others as
 well as remain an 'at-home' mother. Witty loved serving as a scorer at the Greater 
Greensboro Golf Tournaments and greatly enjoyed opening her home in Forest Oaks 
during this time to many friends and family. Once moving to the Wilmington area, Witty 
joined the Ancient Order of Hibernians and took great pride in her Irish heritage. She enjoyed 
attending St. Jude's Catholic Church in Hampstead and helped with social activities.

Ms. Wittenbrink was preceded in death by her young son, Matthew James Lemke.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Kari Marie Maddox (Jim), of Kernersville; daughter, 
Keely Holmes (Ron), of Hampstead; grandchildren, Clare Ann Maddox, James Aaron 
Maddox, Barrett Matthew Holmes, and Caroline Marie Holmes; sister, Meg Wittenbrink, 
of Westminister, CO; brother Larry Wittenbrink (Shirley), of Grainger, IN; brother, Bob 
Wittenbrink (Gail), of Broomfield, CO; and brother, John Wittenbrink (Barbara), of 
Clayton, CA.

The Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday evening at George 
Brothers Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart 
Association, 202 CentrePort Drive, Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 668-0167.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/13/2009  



 
Woodruff, John Thomas

John Thomas Woodruff, 86, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Britthaven 
of Wrightsville Beach of Alzheimer's.

John was born May 6, 1922, in Raleigh, NC, the son of the late Percy Wilson Woodruff 
and Ada Melissa Moore. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josephine Schulken 
Woodruff, his daughters, Lisa Little and husband Jack of Wilmington and Angela Syme 
and husband Alistair of Scotland, UK, his brothers, Kenneth and David Woodruff of 
Burlington, NC. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Ruth Street and a brother 
P.W. Woodruff, Jr.

John was a veteran of World War II and was selected for the Navy V-12 Programs at 
Cornell University, graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He received his 
Masters Degree in Diesel Engineering from NC State University. He worked for several 
years with the Atlantic Coastline Railroad and then 28 years with AT&T, Bell Labs, and 
Western Electric in Burlington, NC, retiring in 1982.

Wrightsville Beach was his next home for almost 20 years where he and Josephine 
enjoyed the pleasures of the ocean and European travels. His hobbies were genealogy 
and computers. He was a former member of Flotilla 10-01 Wrightsville Beach Coast 
Guard Auxillary, having served one year as Flotilla Commander and also as Diesel 
Engine lecturer. John was an active member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church 
having served in many capacities at the church.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7 to 8 PM at Andrews Market 
Street Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, April 17, 2009, at St. 
Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. John Misenheimer and Rev. Mark Opgrand 
officiating. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
12 N. 6th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the charity if one's choice.

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

Andrews Market Street Chapel

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/15/2009  

 
Worley, Lizzie Mae Watts  
 
87, of the Western Prong community, Whiteville, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Columbus 
Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Western 
Prong Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/15/2009  
 


Wright Sr., Donald  
 
of Kings Trail, Sunset Beach, died Friday, April 3, 2009. Arrangements by Brunswick 
Funeral Service, Shallotte.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/5/2009  


 
Wright, Donald Frederick

Donald F. Wright, 75, of Sunset Beach, died Friday, April 4, in New Hanover Regional Medical 
Center. Don was born in Newton, MA, and grew up in Malden, MA. He was a graduate of Curry 
College in Milton, MA. Donald was employed in the insurance industry in the cities of Boston, 
Worcester, Springfield, MA, and Washington, DC. In 1979, he was transferred to Greenville, SC, 
and lived in Mauldin, SC, until 1995, when he retired to Sunset Beach.

Donald was always an active leader in civic, church, and professional life. He was a Little League 
Coach, a Deacon, Claims Manager of the Year in 1989, President of the Claims Management 
Association of SC, and served on the Board of the Sea Trail Property Owners Association.

A passion for music wove throughout his life. From the piccolo, to his love of playing the piano 
and his Tenor voice, his passion for music was always shared with his family, friends, and 
community. Until his death, he was a member of the choir at Shallotte Presbyterian Church 
and was a member of the Sea Trail Songbirds.

Don played an integral part of so many lives on so many levels. His absence will be deeply felt; 
his warmth and talent will be sorely missed. 

Surviving are his wife, Jan Lawson Wright; sons, John Leonard Wright, Donald Fredrick 
Wright, Jr., and Russell Edward Wright; daughters-in-laws, Kathy Craven Wright and Birley 
Hedgepath Wright; brother, Alan Wright; sister, Muriel Wright Saunders, and seven 
grandchildren, Gregory, Jessica, Casey, Ali, Matthew, Perry Lynn and Baylis.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 7th, at Shallotte 
Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends and family immediately following the
 service. 

Another service will be held at 2:00 PM, April l8th, at Harwich United Methodist Church, 1 
Church Street, East Harwich, MA. The family will receive friends and family immediately
 following the service.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd., Suite 200, 
Charlotte, 28210 or the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern NC Chapter, 400 Overland Road, 
Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27805, or the charity of one's choice.

On-line condolences may be sent to brunswickfuneralservie.com. 

Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/6/2009  



 
Yarborough, Dillion Steve  
 
41, of Broadway, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. 
Saturday at Hillmon Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. 
Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/10/2009  



 
Yates, Julius Welch  

Julius Welch Yates, 69, of Wilmington, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at his residence.

Julius was born October 10, 1939, in High Point, NC, son of the late John Clayton Yates 
and Lollie Smith Yates. His son, Christopher Kyle Yates, and two brothers, Charles Grayson 
Yates and Comer Freeland Yates, preceded him in death.

Mr. Yates was educated in the Trinity School System. In High Point, he owned and 
operated "Main Street Furniture" and was employed by Piedmont Natural Gas. Upon 
moving to Wilmington in 2001, he worked as the Maintenance Supervisor at Carolina's 
Oral and Facial Surgery Center. Julius was an avid golfer and volunteered to help each 
year with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Coastal Classic Golf Tournament. 
His favorite golf course was any one with 18 holes. Julius was a devoted husband, father, 
grandfather, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Wall Yates; two daughters, Julianna Marie 
Brown (James) of Hampstead, NC, and Amelia "Amy" Lynn Marshburn (Timothy) of 
Wilmington, NC; four grandchildren, Allison Linda Marie Davis (Charles), Eric Brandon 
Ottoway, Stephen Patrick Marshburn, and Madyson Victoria Marshburn; great-grandson, 
Seth Hudson Davis; brother, Claude Thomas Yates; three sisters, Josephine Ellen Jarrett, 
Jacqueline Marie Scarborough, and Peggy Rose Zimmerman; numerous nieces and 
nephews; and his loyal dog, "Petey".

A memorial service will be 2pm Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Andrews Valley Chapel, 
with Mr. Stephen Wall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

A Valley Chapel Service

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com  
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 4/22/2009  



Zerener, John F.  
 
74, of Hampstead, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary, 
Hampstead.  
Published in the Star-News on 4/30/2009  









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