Obituaries

Jean Beauchemin

Jean Beauchemin

Dec 21, 2015

Jean Beauchemin of Burgaw, NC and formerly of Dannemora, NY, departed this life on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington. She was born August 20, 1928 in Clinton, NY and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Benoit Burnell. Also remembered is her husband of 53 years, Arnold Howard Beauchemin,...

Reed  Brady Smith

Reed Brady Smith

Dec 20, 2015

Reed Brady Smith, 70, of Wilmington passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice with family by his bedside. He was born December 24, 1944 in Wilmington, the son of Reed and Leola Gore Smith. Also remembered is Reed's niece, Carol Ann Smith who preceded him in death. Reed is survived by...

Harold  Gene Buckner

Harold Gene Buckner

Dec 19, 2015

Harold Gene Buckner, age 71, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, N.C. He was a resident of Lighthouse Village, Jacksonville N.C. Harold was born January 8, 1944, in New Hanover County, grew-up in Wallace, was the son of the late David W. Buckner, Jr., and Evelyn T.Buckner. He is also predeceased by sons, David G....

Myrtle  Blanton Holder

Myrtle Blanton Holder

Dec 19, 2015

Myrtle Blanton Holder, 90, of Burgaw departed her earthly life to be welcomed into her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was at her home surrounded with love by her precious family. She was born May 16, 1925 in Pender County, one of ten children born to Alfred Sivie and Lily Wells Blanton. Also she was predeceased...

Larry  Walter Olesen

Larry Walter Olesen

Dec 17, 2015

Larry Walter Olesen, 75, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw. Born on December 28, 1939 in Portland, Maine, Larry was the son of the late Theodore Olesen and Marjorie Hansen Olesen Glander. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Annette Huggins Olesen, daughters,...

Hill  Carrier Teachey  Jr.

Hill Carrier Teachey Jr.

Dec 13, 2015

On Sunday, December 13, 2015, Reverend Hill Carrier Teachey, Jr., 80, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home. Born on September 17, 1935 in Duplin County, he was the son of Hill Carrier Teachey and Sarah Mobley Teachey. Hill is survived by his best friend and devoted wife of sixty years, Marjorie Price Teachey; beloved son, Hill...

Mary  Miller Murray

Mary Miller Murray

Dec 12, 2015

Mary Miller Murray, 85, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the home of her son, Richard. She was born October 18, 1930 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late John Richard Miller and Ida Heath Miller Hall. Also remembered are daughters, Linda Fussell and Janice Harrell and two grandchildren, all who...

Ethel  Creech Padgett

Ethel Creech Padgett

Dec 12, 2015

Ethel Creech Padgett, 103, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born April 17, 1912 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Frank and Eddie Jones Creech. She is predeceased by her husband, Clemeth Padgett; son, JC Padgett; sisters, Beulah C....

Robert  Thurston Devane

Robert Thurston Devane

Dec 12, 2015

Robert Thurston DeVane, 70, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at his home surrounded with love by family. He was born April 9, 1945 in Bladen County, the son the late James Hybert DeVane and Naomi Henry DeVane. Thurston is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Woodcock DeVane; daughters, Donna D....

Infant Peyton Ralph Griffin-Greeley

Infant Peyton Ralph Griffin-Greeley

Dec 12, 2015

Infant Peyton Ralph Griffin-Greeley son of Kirstin Griffin and Cameron Greeley was delivered into this world on Saturday, December 12, 2015. In addition to Peyton's parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Stephanie Griffin; Paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, David and Lori Greeley Perno; paternal grandfather, Timothy Greeley; maternal great grandmothers, Fay Hedgpeth and Hazel Griffin and aunt,...

Richard Judd

Richard Judd

Dec 11, 2015

William Richard Judd, 83 of Wilmington died peacefully at home on December 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth and Raymond Judd. Richard is survived by his wife Delores Judd, sons Stanley Register and wife Jeanne, Kelly Judd and wife Christine, sister Wanda Morehart, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. He loved woodworking, especially building guitars. Richard loved...

Priscilla  R. Rogers

Priscilla R. Rogers

Dec 10, 2015

Priscilla R. Rogers, 74 of Burgaw went to Heaven on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin R. Rogers, Jr and her mother Charme Kirkland. Priscilla is survived by her sons Cal Ray Rogers (Angie) and Franklin R. Rogers, III, daughters Charme Rogers McGinn (Sean) and Priscilla Rogers,...

William English

William English

Dec 10, 2015

William English, 93, of Willard passed gently from his earthly life on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his daughter's home in Sampson County. He was born September 7, 1922 in Pender County, the son of the late John James and Leona Rivenbark English. Also remembered are his sons, James English and Don English; brothers, Norman, Dean, Snap, and Melvin English;...

Eloise  Mathews Whaley

Eloise Mathews Whaley

Dec 4, 2015

Eloise Mathews Whaley, 89, of Wallace has fought the good fight, has kept the faith and on Friday, December 4, 2015 finished her race and reached her goal. She is now celebrating in Heaven where she will forever be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mrs. Eloise was born November 30, 1926 in Sampson County and was the daughter...

Hayden  Faye Wells

Hayden Faye Wells

Dec 4, 2015

89, died today December 4, 2015 at The Brian Center in Wallace, NC. Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on December 6, 2015 at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at the church from 2-3pm. Burial will follow the funeral service in the Rose Hill Cemetery.Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on...

Becky Jo Tart Foy

Becky Jo Tart Foy

Dec 3, 2015

Becky Jo Tart Foy, 72, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born May 7, 1943 in Johnston County and was the daughter of the late Upton and Mary Brock Tart. She was also predeceased by her husband, Billy Foy and brothers, Henry and Dwight Tart. Surviving are her devoted sons, Ed...

Mary Anna Hall Murray

Mary Anna Hall Murray

Dec 2, 2015

Mary Anna Hall Murray, 82, Burgaw, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in her home surrounded by family. Surviving are her loving husband of 58 years, Robert J. Murray; daughter, Sharon Hardison and son, Todd Murray (Becky), both of Burgaw; and three grandchildren, Brittney Hardison of Holly Springs and Hayden and Adam Murray...

Nathan  Louis Teachey

Nathan Louis Teachey

Dec 1, 2015

Nathan Louis Teachey, 75, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at his home. He was born September 24, 1940 in Pender County, the son of the late Herman Carlton and Minnie Horrell Teachey. Also remembered are his beloved wife, Carolyn Rivenbark Teachey; sister, Pansy Thompson and brothers, Raymond, Allen and...

Lois Brown Shingleton Barnes

Lois Brown Shingleton Barnes

Nov 30, 2015

Lois Brown Shingleton Barnes of Hampstead died Monday, November 30, 2015, at the Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, Illinois. She was 100 years old but remained active until the last weeks of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Langhorn Barnes, and daughter, Carrolyn Ann McCann. Surviving are her son, William Clinton "Clint" Barnes of Heber...

Geraldine Barmer

Geraldine Barmer

Nov 29, 2015

Geraldine Barmer went to be with Jesus on November 29, 2015. She leaves behind a daughter Cindy Barmer Turner and husband John of Wilmington, 2 granddaughters Melodye Arant and Sarah Byrd, one great granddaughter Ava Byrd and a sister Betty Lassiter of Aulander. Geraldine was an Avon representative for many years and she was loved by all who knew her....