Obituaries

Catherine Cayton Wynne

Jun 4, 2019

Catherine Cayton Wynne, 91, of Sebring, Florida and formerly a lifelong resident of Burgaw passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, Florida.  After Catherine suffered a stroke she went to live with her daughter, Judy in Florida.

She was born July 7, 1927 in Washington, NC, the daughter of the...

Haywood Peterson Debnam, Jr.

May 31, 2019

Haywood Peterson Debnam, Jr., age 76, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home.

He attended Gupton-Jones University in Dallas, TX and received his Funeral Service License at a very early age.  During these hours of studying and training, Haywood learned the true meaning of hard work and sacrifice.  In 1974, he remodeled the house that his...

Marie M. Newell

May 31, 2019

Marie M. Newell, age 90, went home to be with her Lord on May 31, 2019 at Lorie's Home Care in Liberty, NC.  Marie was born in Cullman, Alabama on September 29, 1928. She was predeceased by her daughter, Vicki (2016), and husband, Conrad (2017).

Marie and Conrad moved from Florida to Wilmington, NC in June 1968...

Angela Lynn Langston

May 30, 2019

Angela Lynn Langston, age 46, of Wilmington, passed May 30, 2019.

She was born on January 30, 1973 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Lynn Langston and the late Sandra (Blake)Langston Albertson.

Angela was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Marie Childers and Hazel Langston; grandfather, Albert Langston; and uncle, Albert Ray Langston.

She...

Grace Meredith Lieseke

May 29, 2019

Grace M. Lieseke, 28 of Nashville, TN (formerly of Wilmington, NC) died tragically on May 29, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Grace was born on July 31, 1990 in Wilmington, NC to Donny and Lynn Bennett Lieseke. Grace graduated from John T. Hoggard High School in 2008 and was currently attending Nashville State Community College...

Terry William Brunjes

May 27, 2019

Terry William Brunjes, 62, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on April 26, 1957, in France.

A private graveside service will be held at Sea Lawn Memorial Park in Hampstead.

Jennie Lee Emory

May 25, 2019

Jennie Lee Emory, age 49, passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, May 25, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 11, 1969 in Berrien, MI, the daughter of the late James William Emory and Mary Angeline Benfield Emory. Jennie was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Burchell in 2008.

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William Horace Heath

May 23, 2019

William Horace Heath, Age 68, of Wallace passed away on May 23, 2019.

He was born December 1, 1950 in New Bern, NC to the late Hubert and Ruby Heath.

He worked as a commercial fisherman for many years before he retired.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Larry Edward Merritt

May 23, 2019

Mr. Larry Edward Merritt, 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 23, 2019.

He was born in Wilmington to Ralph E. and Myrtle (Matthews) Merritt on August 8, 1946, the last of three children.  After serving in Vietnam with the Third Brigade Task Force of the 25th Infantry Division...

Terry Wayne Herring

May 22, 2019

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Terry Wayne Herring, 63 years, of Burgaw went to be with Jesus.

He was born September 9, 1955 in Wilmington to Doris Fowler Herring and the late Robert Bruce Herring. Terry was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bruce "Butch" Herring, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Terry...

Eula Woodcock Ramsey

May 21, 2019

Eula Woodcock Ramsey, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home.

She was born July 14, 1941 in Pender County, the daughter of Allie Woodcock, Sr. and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. In addition to her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her sons, Daryl Ramsey and Darin Ramsey; brothers,...

Katrina "Granny" Wright

May 21, 2019

Katrina "Granny" Leola Wright, age 79, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

She was born December 8, 1939 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Clarence and Trudy Shepard. Granny was an amazing cook, making the best fried chicken and biscuits, and touching many lives during her fifteen years cooking at Paul's Place in...

Julia Violet Porter

May 19, 2019

Julia Violet Porter, age 5, of Burgaw peacefully departed her brief, but oh so significant life on earth to ascend to her everlasting life in heaven on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was the happiest, sweetest, most loving child and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Julia was full of love and light and radiance. She...

Wallace Wesley Miller

May 17, 2019

Wallace Wesley Miller, 83, of Rocky Point went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2019 and now rests peacefully with his Lord and Savior.

He was born December 19, 1935 in Duplin County, the son of the late Wallace and Mary Iva Langley Miller. Following Mary Iva's passing, Wesley at the young age of four...

Dwight Wayne Overby

May 16, 2019

Reverend Dwight Wayne Overby, 75, of Rocky Point passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019.

He was a 2007 retiree of General Electric having worked in the Nuclear and Aircraft divisions respectively for a total of 31 years. Reverend Overby was formerly employed with Bellamy Drug Company in Wilmington for 12 years. He was a 1962 graduate of...

Norman Wayne Davenport

May 13, 2019

Norman Wayne Davenport, age 75, of Wilmington, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 13, 2019.

He was born in Snow Hill, NC on November 26, 1943, to the late Rev. Norman Frank and Bertha Wooten Davenport.

He attended and graduated from Goldsboro High School and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville,...

Willie James Cole

May 12, 2019

Willie James Cole, 73, of Wallace, passed from his earthly life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center.

He was born on April 6, 1946 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Willie Edward Cole and Marie Watkins Quinn.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Kevin...

Edward George Shadeed

May 10, 2019

Edward George Shadeed, 70, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, May 10,

2019 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 6, 1949 in Danbury, CT, the son of the late George Kalil and Colette Louise Wauters Shadeed.

Ed is survived by sisters, Michele Koehilest and Nancy Kerwin; niece, Jennifer...

Cecil Thomas Bradshaw

May 9, 2019

Cecil Thomas Bradshaw, 78, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Thursday, May 9, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 20, 1940 in Duplin County, the son of the late Thomas Rayford and Maggie Lou Carter Bradshaw. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Polly Gray Norris.

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Ernest Lee Leary

May 9, 2019

Ernest Lee Leary, 86, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born January 5, 1933 in Onslow County, the son of the late Marcus Leary and Sarah Pierce Leary Brown. Also lovingly remembered is his daughter, Betsy Lindsay who preceded Ernest...