Obituaries

Charles  Henry Futrell

Charles Henry Futrell

Jan 15, 2016

Charles Henry Futrell, 71, of Wallace passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Vidant Duplin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 13, 1944 in Sampson County and was the son of Maggie Smith Futrell of Wallace and the late Carlea Futrell. He was also predeceased by his wife, Emma Ruth Brown Futrell in 2012. Charles...

Hosea  "Tom" Grant

Hosea "Tom" Grant

Jan 13, 2016

Hosea Thomas (Tom) Grant passed away January 13, 2016. Tom was born in Wilmington, NC on June 5, 1945. He was a graduate of New Hanover High School and UNCW. He was preceded in death by his parents Hosea T Sr. and Dorothy Rhodes Grant and his brother Daniel Rhodes Grant. He is survived by his wife of 34 years,...

Austin Yu

Austin Yu

Jan 13, 2016

Austin Yu, 19 passed away January 13, 2016 He is survived by his father Matt Yu (Crystal), mother Kerrie Weaver Yu, sisters Keala Yu, Lana Rouse, Ansley Yu and Ameila Yu, and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington where a funeral will begin...

Sabrina Michelle Edge Williamson

Sabrina Michelle Edge Williamson

Jan 12, 2016

Sabrina Michelle Edge Williamson, 31, of Watha passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born August 5, 1984 in Wilmington, the daughter of John D. Edge and Cindy Kibbey. Sabrina is survived by her son, Isaiah Moore and his father, Christopher Moore; her mother, Cindy Lanier Kibbey and her husband, Linwood; father, John D. Edge...

Jd Hollis

Jd Hollis

Jan 11, 2016

James D. Hollis, "JD", 67 of Wilmington passed away January 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie Francis Watson and Thurman Watson. JD is survived by his brother Davie Watson, aunt Louise Freeman, two nephews William David and Kristopher Thomas Watson and several cousins. JD was a Vietnam veteran of the Air Force and was awarded...

Janet  M. Turner

Janet M. Turner

Jan 10, 2016

Janet M. Turner of Wilmington, passed away on January 10, 2016 after a long hard fought battle with cancer. She is now our guardian angel. She was born on January 20, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Robert Graham Merritt and Anna Belle Rice. Janet was a member of Harbor United Methodist Church and also a member of...

Margaret  Edwards Legrand

Margaret Edwards Legrand

Jan 9, 2016

Margaret Edwards LeGrand, 77, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from Vidant Duplin Hospital, Kenansville, NC. She was born on May 14, 1938 in Wadesboro, NC and was the daughter of the late Earl and Charlie Belle Mills Edwards. Margaret was a dedicated member of Rose Hill United Methodist Church....

Roland Thomas "Tommy" Horrell

Roland Thomas "Tommy" Horrell

Jan 6, 2016

Roland Thomas Horrell, 71, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. He was born December 25, 1944 in Pender County, the son of the late Roderick Thomas and Clara Barnhill Horrell. Also remembered are his beloved wife, Jo Ann Abrams Horrell and brother, Raymond Horrell, both who...

Wilbert Allen "Frogman" Rivenbark

Wilbert Allen "Frogman" Rivenbark

Jan 5, 2016

Wilbert Allen "Frogman" Rivenbark, 72, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Huntington Health Care. He was born January 21, 1943 in Pender County, the son of the late Wilbert Rivenbark and Julia Ross Rivenbark Kalinowski. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Rivenbark. Allen is survived by his wife, Joyce...

James Daniel "Doosie" Henderson

James Daniel "Doosie" Henderson

Jan 3, 2016

James Daniel "Doosie" Henderson, 55, of Teachey left this left for his eternal rest on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born August 11, 1960 in Atlanta Georgia and was the son of the late Lonnie Henderson and Patricia Raynor Henderson Manley. James was a loving husband and caring father and brother. He...

Alice Ray Byrd Blackburn

Alice Ray Byrd Blackburn

Jan 3, 2016

Alice Ray Byrd Blackburn, 77, of Wallace, left this life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington. Born January 22, 1938 in Duplin County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mamie Miller Byrd. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, Harold Blackburn; sisters, Susie Boone, Betty...

Kregg  Nobles Autry

Kregg Nobles Autry

Jan 3, 2016

Kregg Nobles Autry, 53, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1962 in Pender County; the son of Helen Nobles Autry of Willard and the late Earl Lloyd Autry. He was predeceased by his brother, Earl "Dusty" Autry, Jr. and...

Julie Cheryl Mann Siddens

Julie Cheryl Mann Siddens

Dec 30, 2015

Julie Cheryl Mann Siddens, 70, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on early Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington. She was born on July 14, 1945 in Eureka, Kansas and was the daughter of the late John and Iona Charboneau Mann. Cheryl received her Bachelor of Science in Business...

Eric  Landon Rivenbark

Eric Landon Rivenbark

Dec 29, 2015

Eric Landon Rivenbark, 53, of Willard passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1962 in Burgaw, the son of Betty S. Rivenbark and the late Roland Parrish Rivenbark. Also remembered is his sister, Terry R. Swain who preceded Eric in death. In addition to his loving...

Panda  Joyce Moore

Panda Joyce Moore

Dec 25, 2015

Panda "Pam" Joyce Moore, 73, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Friday, December 25, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1941 in Greensboro, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Iola Smith Kennett. Also remembered is her husband, Oliverson "Junior" Moore, Jr., who preceded Pam in death in 2012. Pam is survived...

Robert  A. Watson

Robert A. Watson

Dec 23, 2015

Robert A. Watson, 57 of Leland passed away December 23, 2015. Memorial service will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Love Ministries, 1444 Lanvale Road, Leland, NC 28451. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington NC 28409 910-794-7171

Robert "Robbie" David Ammons

Robert "Robbie" David Ammons

Dec 22, 2015

Robert "Robbie" David Ammons, 34, of Wilmington left this earth too soon on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1981 in Craven County. His father, David Neil Ammons preceded Robbie in death. Robbie is survived by his son, Jayden David Ammons and Jayden's mother, Lindsay Erin Miller; his mother, Ada M....

Ronald  Eugene Larson

Ronald Eugene Larson

Dec 22, 2015

Ronald Eugene Larson, 59, of Rocky Point left this earth unexpectedly and way too soon on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was born August 20, 1956 in Wilmington, the son of the late Oscar Eugene Larson and Joyce Larson Newell. Ronald is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra Sauls Larson; daughters, Jennifer Larson and Tonya L. Woods (Michael);...

Minnie Lois Hanchey Larsen

Minnie Lois Hanchey Larsen

Dec 22, 2015

Minnie Lois Hanchey Larsen, sister of George W. "Pete" Hanchey, both of Wallace passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Lowe Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. Minnie was born May 17, 1934 in Duplin County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Tate and Idawease Boney Hanchey. Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December...

Eugene  "Bucky" Wells

Eugene "Bucky" Wells

Dec 22, 2015

Eugene "Bucky" Wells, 76, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. He was born June 15, 1939 in Pender County, the son of the late Freeman and Lily Wells. Eugene is survived by his sons, Darren Wells (Elaine) and Mark Wells; his daughter, Paige Wells; former spouse and friend,...