Obituaries

Betty Mae Malpass

Feb 4, 2017

Betty Mae Malpass, age 80, of Willard left this life for her eternal rest on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born September 3, 1936 in Duplin County, NC to the late L. B. and Gladaline Williams Moore. She was also predeceased by her husband, Carlis Malpass, her brother, Ralph Moore, granddaughter, Samantha Roberts and son-in-law, Ronald Jones. Surviving...

Steven Vernon Shaffier, Sr.

Feb 2, 2017

Steven Vernon Shaffier, Sr., 63, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Ashe Gardens in Burgaw.

He was born May 9, 1953 in Washington, DC, the son of Betty Lewey Shaffier and the late James Thomas Shaffier, Sr. Steven was also preceded in death by a brother, James. T. "JT" Shaffier....

Hazel Delores Judd

Feb 2, 2017

Hazel Delores Judd, age 85, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born August 18, 1931 in New Hanover County, North Carolina the daughter of the late James D. Odum and Hazel Padrick Odum. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Richard Judd and son Michael...

Jasper "Jack" H. Young

Jan 31, 2017

Jasper "Jack" H. Young, born November 17, 1937 died peacefully January 31, 2017 at his home in Surf City.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Polly; children, Jackie Young (Lynn), Debbie Huckabee (Joe) and David Young (Janet); six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

There will be a private family memorial and celebration of his...

Marie Ellen Young

Jan 30, 2017

Marie Ellen Pruden Clendenin Young, of Winnabow, North Carolina, age 97, passed from this life Monday, January 30, 2017, at Trinity Grove Wilmington

She was born May 30, 1919, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Howard Fenton Pruden and Flossie Gay Shamblen Pruden. Marie was the oldest of three daughters and was preceded in...

Marilyn C. Craver

Jan 30, 2017

Marilyn C. Craver, age 79, of Castle Hayne passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1937 in Dillon, South Carolina the daughter of the late George Arnonld Chestnut and Netha Grice Chestnut. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Frank Craver; two sons,...

Annie Louise Williams Bond

Jan 26, 2017

Annie Louise Bond, 96, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Pender Memorial Hospital

She was born October 17, 1920 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Henry James and Mamie Gray. Also preceding Annie in death is her husband, Acrel Bond, daughter, Shirley Caison; son, Robert Lee Bond;...

Richard Lee Futrell

Jan 25, 2017

Richard Lee Futrell, age 86, of Burgaw, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Care Center.

He was born July 8, 1930 in Lenoir County, NC; the son of the late John and Goldie King Futrell. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Minnie Lou Andrews Futrell; granddaughter,...

Msgt. Robert John Murray, Usmc, Retired

Jan 24, 2017

Retired Master Sergeant, Robert John Murray, 85, of Burgaw, passed from this life into the presence of his Heavenly Father on January 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Anna Murray, in 2015. Surviving is his daughter, Sharon Hardison of Burgaw; and son, Todd...

Donald Scott Morgan

Jan 18, 2017

Donald Scott Morgan, 57, of Rocky Point left his earthly life too soon, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 25, 1959 in Hampton, Virginia, the son of Judy Morgan Wilson and the late Elbert Donald Morgan, Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Morgan.

Scott leaves behind...

Jimmy Carlton Brown

Jan 16, 2017

Jimmy Carlton Brown, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native of coastal North Carolina, who had lived much of his life in Johnson City, TN. He was the son of the late Jonathan Marion Brown and Theoria Parker Brown of Wallace, NC. In addition to his...

Connie Cecilia Raysin

Jan 15, 2017

Connie Cecilia Raysin, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Ashe Gardens.

She was born September 3, 1939 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Clarence Jason and Josephine Elizabeth Moses Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Raysin; sister, Milda Greene; and brothers, Clarence...

Sam Proctor

Jan 15, 2017

Samuel Curtis Proctor, age 76, of Wilmington passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

He was born May 16, 1940 in Florence County, South Carolina the son of the late Stephen Curtis Proctor and Frances Player Proctor.

Mr. Proctor proudly served his country in the United States Army where...

Charles Jesse Steinhauer

Jan 15, 2017

Charles Jesse Steinhauer, 84, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Central Islip, NY, passed away on January 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Carol Ann Steinhauer. In addition to his wife, Charles was also predeceased by his eight siblings.

Beloved father of Susan & James Leonard, Linda & Raymond Volberg,...

Johnnie Mack Watkins

Jan 14, 2017

Johnnie Mack Watkins, 74, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at The Village on Campbell.

He was born February 21, 1942 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joseph M. and Annie Jane Blanton Watkins. Also remembered are his brothers, David Ray Watkins, Billy Joseph Watkins, Sr. and Jack...

Brenda Dee Wilson Reichenbach

Jan 12, 2017

Brenda Dee Wilson Reichenbach, passed away January 12, 2017 in Wilmington, NC.

She was born in Prince George County, Maryland on October 15, 1961 to the daughter of the late Diane Dedman Wilson and Ronnie Wilson. She is preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Griner.

Brenda was a very loving, outgoing and enjoyed meeting...

William Robert "Bobby" Bell

Jan 11, 2017

William Robert Bell, 76, passed away in the early hours of January 11, 2017 at his home in the Six Forks community after a short battle with lung cancer. Bobby, born September 29, 1940, was the second child of the late Raymond "Dook" Bell and Maria Lee Savage Bell. He was also preceded in the death by his older...

Wayne Kelly

Jan 11, 2017

Delmar Wayne Kelly, 76, of Wendell passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born September 1, 1940 in Bladen County, the son of the late Howard Rosso and Mary Ruth Russ Kelly. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Johnson Kelly: brothers, Vernert Kelly and Eugene Kelly;...

Charles Edward Buckner

Jan 10, 2017

Charles Edward Buckner, age 82, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born December 4, 1934 in Duplin County and was the son of the late David Wooten Buckner and Lucy Batts Buckner Everette. He was also predeceased by...

Maurice Glenn Anderson

Jan 9, 2017

Maurice Glenn Anderson, age 61, of Watha left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2017.

He was born on March 28, 1955 in Hampton, Va and was the son of the late Maurice Elbert and Elli Solger Anderson. He was also predeceased by his brother, James Anderson.

Surviving is his...