All Obituaries

     Graham Brown Littleton, 79 of Burgaw, passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      He was born on September 17, 1940 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Edward Graham and Dorothy Susan Brown Littleton.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Charlene S. Littleton; and brothers, Elbert Littleton and Aaron Littleton.      Surviving to cherish his...

     Stanley Taylor Murray, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.      He was born November 18, 1946 in Pender County, the son of the late Reuben Taylor Murray and Beaula Johnson Murray. Also remembered is his brother, Fred Murray who preceded Stanley in death.      Stanley is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Dianne R. Murray; daughter, Amy...

Susie Harrell Jones, 85, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, February 24th, 2020 from DaySpring of Wallace. She was born on June 18, 1934 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Jesse C. and Ada Wilson Jones.  She was also predeceased by her grandson, Chris Jones; great grandson, T.J. Mattox; sister, Nellie Garner and brothers, Alton and Jim Harrell. Susie was a member of Wallace Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving to cherish her memory is...

Margaret Barnhill Prosper, 88, of Castle Hayne, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1931, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Benjamin Faison Barnhill and Alma (Carter) Barnhill. Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Guy William Prosper, Sr., a retired Pentecostal preacher. In addition to her husband, Margaret is survived by her son, Guy William Prosper, Jr. and wife, Diane; daughter,...

Kenneth Marvin Phelps, 73, of Wendell left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born on August 20, 1946 in Portsmouth, VA; the son of the late Albert and Ozalia Clemmons Phelps. Ken was an architect by trade but a lifelong learner at heart.  Ever a member of the Wolfpack family, he received both a Bachelor’s degree (Architecture) and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Educational Research and Policy) at the age of 65 at NC State...

     Ruth Hunter Ezzell, 95, of Garner and formerly of Wallace passed gently from her earthly life Friday, February 21, 2020 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.      She was born July 31, 1924 in Onslow County and moved as a child with her family to Wallace where she met and married Earl Ezzell in 1941. For many years Ruth worked as a cashier at the Wallace A & P Grocery Store. Upon her husband’s death in 1977,  Ruth moved to Garner...

Judy Ammons Sanderson, age 67, of Willard, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1952 in Sampson County, NC; the daughter of the late Berry Carl and Lucille Register Ammons.  Also lovingly remembered are her predeceased son, Mark Layton; sister, Ella Grace Register; brother, David Ammons and niece, Amanda Jean Ammons. Judy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ronald Sanderson of the home; her daughter, Cindy Malone...

Zachary Graham Horrell, 33, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1987, in Wilmington, NC to Susan Cromartie and Charles Steven Horrell. Zach enjoyed the outdoors and his job as a commercial fisherman. He was an excellent woodworker and loved the ocean. Zach adored his daughters, Harper and Hali. He especially enjoyed time offshore with his brother, Taylor, trying to catch the biggest grouper. Zach loved his family and friends and was...

     Gurine Margaret Kunigel, 86, of Hampstead passed gently from her earthy life on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.      She was born April 19, 1933 in Queens, New York and was the daughter of the late Frank Emerson Serviss and Frieda Emily Shields Serviss. Also remembered are her husband, Richard Kunigel; great granddaughter, Chloe Kunigel and sister, Frieda Gangi, all who preceded Gurine in death.  ...

    Sheila Goff Martin, 54, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Monday, February 10, 2020 following a brief illness.                        She was born March 8, 1965 in Wilmington, the daughter of Patricia “Pat” Goff and the late Donald Lee Goff.  Despite her small stature, she was a pistol with a fiery tenacity and toughness that was...