Obituaries

Bessie  Henry Horrell

Bessie Henry Horrell

Jun 4, 2015

Bessie Henry Horrell, 93, of the Rowan Community of Ivanhoe passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born July 22, 1921 in Miller County, Georgia, the last living of 12 children of George Thomas and Naomi Pickren Henry. Bessie was also preceded in death...

Jeanette Elsie Roberts Blanchard Henderson

Jeanette Elsie Roberts Blanchard Henderson

Jun 4, 2015

Jeanette Elsie Henderson, 76, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at her home. She was born December 20, 1938 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late James Elery and Emma Rackley Roberts. Also remembered are her sons, Charles Graham Blanchard and Michael Blanchard, both who preceded Jeanette in death. Jeanette is survived by her husband, Charles E. Henderson, Jr.;...

Lee  F. Low

Lee F. Low

Jun 4, 2015

Lee F. Low of Wilmington passed away June 4, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. A memorial service will be 1PM, Monday, June 15th followed by her being laid to rest in the Peace Garden at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 612 S College Road in Wilmington. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-7171

Wilbur  Paul Pridgen

Wilbur Paul Pridgen

Jun 3, 2015

Wilbur Paul Pridgen, 83, of the Canetuck community in Currie passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born April 19, 1932 in Canetuck, the son of the late Archie R. Pridgen, Sr. and Mary Pridgen. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne Pridgen; grandson, Shane...

Ivey  Ray Bond

Ivey Ray Bond

May 31, 2015

Ivey Ray Bond, 56, of Wallace passed from his earthly life Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home. He was born August 22, 1958 in Pender County, the son of the late William James and Addie Mae Williams Bond. Ivey is survived by his sister, Audrey Richardson; brothers, Harvey Bond (Sherry), Burnice Bond (Mary Bell) and Linwood Bond (Mary); his...

Johnny "Donnie" Boyd Daniel,  Sr.

Johnny "Donnie" Boyd Daniel, Sr.

May 30, 2015

Johnny "Donnie" Boyd Daniel, Sr., 74, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his home. Though his earthly journey came to completion without warning, Donnie's spirit continues to radiate brightly. He was born August 11, 1940 in Bladen County, the son of the late Jim and Blanche Squires Daniel....

Chester  Ray Hunter,  Jr.

Chester Ray Hunter, Jr.

May 30, 2015

Chester Ray Hunter, Jr, age 58 of Wallace was born in Pender County and was the son of the late Chester Ray Hunter Sr. and Gaynell Mobley Hunter of Wallace. In addition to his loving mother, Ray is survived by his brothers, Eddie Hunter of Burgaw, Greg Hunter and wife, Joann of Willard and Chris Hunter of Wallace; sister; Vanessa...

Carolen  James Cavenaugh

Carolen James Cavenaugh

May 29, 2015

Carolen James Cavenaugh, 80, of Willard passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest and to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 29, 2015 at her home. She was born April 13, 1935 in Duplin County, daughter of the late Lester and Adell Raynor James. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Nancy James...

William  Henry Sebrell  Jr.

William Henry Sebrell Jr.

May 29, 2015

William Henry (Bill) Sebrell, 76 of Wilmington, NC passed away May 29, 2015 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born October 16, 1938 to the late William H. Sebrell, Sr and Hester Atkinson Sebrell Cavenaugh. Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Martha M. Sebrell; a son William (Billy) H. Sebrell, III and wife Dawn...

Norma Ruth Sholar Murray Butler Bordeaux

Norma Ruth Sholar Murray Butler Bordeaux

May 27, 2015

Norma Ruth Sholar Murray Butler Bordeaux, 87, of Rocky Point and formerly of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from Huntington Health Care, Burgaw. She was born July 26, 1927 in Pender County; the daughter of the late Walter Newell and Annie Caroline Hollingsworth Sholar. She was predeceased by her...

Eric  Earl Teachey

Eric Earl Teachey

May 26, 2015

Eric Earl Teachey, 38, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born January 4, 1977 in Pender County; the son of Herschel Earl and Judy Chadwick Teachey of Rose Hill. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, William Frazier and Kathleen Henderson Chadwick. Surviving in addition to his loving...

Leon Andrew "Andy" Mixon

Leon Andrew "Andy" Mixon

May 25, 2015

Leon Andrew "Andy" Mixon, 80, of Wallace passed from his earthly life on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Day Spring Assisted Living in Wallace. He was born February 7, 1935 in Dade County Florida, the son of the late Leon C. and Geneva Parrish Mixon. Leon served proudly in the US Army. He had a great love for animals and...

Joyce  Murphy Minchew

Joyce Murphy Minchew

May 24, 2015

Joyce Murphy Minchew, age 73 of Wallace died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at home. Joyce was born February 22, 1942 in Rose Hill to the late Norman Holmes Murphy and Lois King Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her sister Myra Ellen Murphy. Joyce was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College with a BS degree in Business Education....

Audrey  Jean Saleeby

Audrey Jean Saleeby

May 21, 2015

Audrey J. Saleeby, 90 of Wilmington passed away May 21, 2015 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. She was the daughter of the late George and Doris Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Saleeby, Sr. She is survived by her only son, William Saleeby, Jr; nephews Rocky Myrick of Wilmington, Tim Myrick of Charlotte, and...

Mary  F. Thorpe

Mary F. Thorpe

May 19, 2015

Mary Frances Barnhill Thorpe, 86 of Castle Hayne, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late B. Faison Barnhill and Alma Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband W. E. Thorpe, Sr and son, David Thorpe, Sr., brothers, Burton and John Barnhill and sister Elizabeth Lockamy. Mary "Frances"...

Allie  Carr Woodcock,  Jr.

Allie Carr Woodcock, Jr.

May 13, 2015

Allie Carr Woodcock, Jr., age 88, died Wednesday May 13, 2015 at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay in Sea Level of natural causes. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and four children. Many grandchildren and other family members were close by. Allie was born January 4th 1927 in Atkinson to Allie Carr Woodcock, Sr. and Valeria Taylor...

Katherine  Starling Stewart

Katherine Starling Stewart

May 13, 2015

Katherine Starling Stewart of Wilmington, formerly of Clinton passed away May 13, 2015. Memorial service will be 6PM, Thursday, May 28th at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-7171

Sara  Jackson Sykes

Sara Jackson Sykes

May 12, 2015

Sara Jackson Sykes, 72, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 12, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on October 13, 1942, to the late Andrew Murray Jackson and Mary Etta Batten Jackson. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband Lonnie S. Sykes and a brother, Robert Jackson....

John  M. Licari

John M. Licari

May 12, 2015

John M. Licari, of Wilmington passed away May 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mary Licari. John is survived by his wife Haida Andrade Licari, daughter Ruth Bethanny, sister Mary Ruth Hightower and brother Charles Licari, nieces and nephews. John was an Accountant for many years, first owning "Licari Accounting" and later worked for...

John  Telmore Dennis

John Telmore Dennis

May 11, 2015

John Telmore Dennis, 60, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthy life on Monday, May 11, 2015 at his home. He was born November 28, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late Robert Telmore and Annie Jewell Wells Dennis. John is also preceded in death by his brothers, Lester and Tommy Dennis. John is survived by his...