All Obituaries

Marian Anebelle James of Maple Hill, NC passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw. She was born September 14, 1935 in Maple Hill, daughter of the late Joshua Stuart and Lalage Shull James. Also remembered is her brother, Richard S. James and brother-in-law, James Burroughs, Sr., both who preceded Marian in death. Surviving family include her sister and brother-in-law, Genevieve and Lloyd Bostian of Madison, WI; sister, Jeanne...

     Bridget Fennell Radford, age 61, of Charles City, Virginia passed gently from her earthly life July 6, 2019 at her home in Charles City, Virginia.      She was born June 21, 1958 in Maryland, the daughter of John Basil Fennell and Helen Margaret Bryce Fennell.      There will be a gathering of family and friends 11 to 12:00 pm Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. A graveside service will follow at...

Fonzo Cook, 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow. He was born July 17, 1948 in Shelby, NC to the late Lester Willard and Mary Watts Cook. Fonzo worked for Pat’s Tire Service and Browning Tire Town as a tire changer for over 40 years. He was the “fastest tire changer in the South”. An avid NASCAR fan, he never missed a race when Mark Martin was driving.  He was a loving husband, father, and paw-paw, who...

     Jonan Washington Lanier, 76, of Maple Hill passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home.      She was born November 14, 1942 in Newport News, Virginia, the daughter of the late Augustine Washington Sr. and Margaret Beaton Washington. Also remembered is her husband, David Ashley Lanier; son, Donald Bryant Lanier and granddaughter, Ashley Lanier, all who preceded Jonan in death.      Jonan is survived...

Jimmy Franklin Bowen, age 74, of Willard left this earthly life and is now in Heaven, in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was born on August 31, 1944 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Maydell Cottle Bowen.  Jimmy was also predeceased by his sister, Evelyn Bowen Health and his brother, Travis Bowen.  Jimmy served his country proudly in the Army National Guard for 6 years and was a hardware salesman who traveled the eastern parts...

          Nadine Marie Davis, 53, of Willard passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center.      She was born September 28, 1965 in Jamaica.      Nadine is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Pope; daughter, Javanna Huslin; and many extended family and friends.      Nadine was a devote Christian and started each day  with...

     Enoch “Pete” Jarman Johnson, 78, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at The Laurels of Pender.      He was born July 18, 1940 in Sampson County, the son of the late D W and Brownie Jarman Johnson. Also remembered is his sister, Loretta Carraway; brother, Jeffery Dee Johnson; and step-son, Charles Clark III, all who preceded Pete in death.      Pete is survived by his wife, Elle...

         Roy Lee Woodcock, 87, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family.      He was born August 9, 1931 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joseph Floyd and Thelma Merritt Woodcock.      Roy Lee is survived by his loving family; beloved wife of 67 years, Annie Pearl Woodcock; daughters, Debbie Ruddell-Milling (Fred), Carol Valls (Bill), and...

Sylvia Giddens Stallings, 79, a life-long resident of Willard, NC passed peacefully  from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born on May 28, 1940 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late William Gray and Mary Dale Sherman Giddens.  Sylvia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Eric Cleveland Stallings; daughters, Ronda S. Strickland and husband Albert of Burgaw and Karen S. Mills and husband, Dennis of Willard; granddaughter, Erica...

Randall Laurren Lanier, 65, of Willard was granted his angel wings on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born on March 24, 1954 in Duplin County. He was one of eight boys born to the late Johnnie Lewis Lanier and Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray.  Preceded in death are Randy’s brother’s, Larry Lanier, Samuel Lanier and Don Lanier. Randy is survived by four brothers, Ken Lanier and wife Faye, Robert Lanier and wife Rose, Gene Lanier and wife Naomi and Johnnie Ray Lanier and wife...