Obituaries

Robert  Benjamin Hooks,  Sr

Robert Benjamin Hooks, Sr

Jul 12, 2015

Robert B. Hooks, Sr., 97 of Wilmington passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. He was born January 8, 1918, graduated from Brogden High School and attended Wake Forest University before serving in World War II with the Army Air Force. Robert worked for Sears Roebuck and Company for 45 years retiring in 1980 as Divisional Home Furnishings Manager in Orlando,...

Rosa  Maria Ward

Rosa Maria Ward

Jul 8, 2015

Rosa Maria Ward, 66, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1949 in Mexico, the daughter of the late Manuel Briseno and Agustina Romero DeBriseno. Lovingly remembered is her husband, John Thomas Ward and brother, Ramon Briseno both...

Dottie  Giddens Hunt

Dottie Giddens Hunt

Jul 5, 2015

Annie Delores "Dottie" Giddens Hunt, 69, of Willard left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2015 after a valiant struggle with cancer. She was born on November 19, 1945 in New Hanover County and was the daughter of the late Albert and Irene Whaley Giddens. Dottie was a member of Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist...

Henry  Craig Debose

Henry Craig Debose

Jul 5, 2015

Henry Craig DeBose, 50, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1965 in Hampton, VA, the son of Edna Eakins DeBose and the late James Linwood DeBose. Also remembered is his brother, Len DeBose who preceded Craig in death. In...

Jimmy  Wayne Lewis

Jimmy Wayne Lewis

Jul 2, 2015

Jimmy Wayne Lewis, 63, of Riegelwood and formerly of Currie passed from his earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Whiteville. He was born August 20, 1951 in Columbus County, the son of the late James Hubert and Flora Belle Rasberry Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby James...

Bettie Courtemanche

Bettie Courtemanche

Jun 28, 2015

Bettie Courtemanche of Wilmington died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. Bettie was born in Bolton, NC on December 16, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Jesse LaFayette Martin and Rosie Amelia Benton Martin Thompson. She is preceded in death by her son Marvin Eddie Martin, husband Bruce Courtemanche, brothers Jesse Cecil Martin, Jimmy...

Jeanette  R. Harris

Jeanette R. Harris

Jun 28, 2015

Jeanette R. Harris, 82 of Wilmington entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2015 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Raleigh R. Harris and her daughter Mary H. Blake. Jeanette is survived by her daughter Betty H. Schupp, son Walter R. Harris (Karen), son in law Richard Blake, sister Aslee R. McClellan, 6 grandchildren, 8...

William "Billy" Cleveland James

William "Billy" Cleveland James

Jun 27, 2015

William "Billy" Cleveland James, 84, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, June 27, 2015 at DaySpring Assisted Living in Wallace after he and his beloved family caringly dealt for a number of years with his progressive disease, Alzheimers. Billy, the middle son of five was born May 13, 1931 in Duplin County to Emil and Mary Henry...

Ralmon  Lee Sanderson

Ralmon Lee Sanderson

Jun 27, 2015

Ralmon Lee Sanderson, 60, of Rose Hill died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at his home. He was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1955 in Duplin County, the son of the late Robert Lee Sanderson and Eula Mae Tucker Sanderson. Ralmon is survived by his siblings, Bobbi Odom (Ronald), Gloria Deal and Robert Allen Sanderson; and several nieces...

Rachel Anne Saunders Williams

Rachel Anne Saunders Williams

Jun 24, 2015

Rachel Anne Saunders Williams, 69, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from Brian Center of Wallace. She was born August 30, 1945 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Hank and Sue Herring Saunders. She was also predeceased by her husband, Hooper Luther Williams and brother, Bill...

Hazel  P. Bloodworth

Hazel P. Bloodworth

Jun 23, 2015

Hazel Mae Pressley Bloodworth, 100, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully June 22, 2015 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. She was born in Asheville, NC and was preceded in death by her husband James Pender Bloodworth, daughter Betty Bloodworth Moore and son-in-law Julius Raymond Moore, one sister and four brothers. Hazel is survived by her daughter MJ Cooper and...

Macy "Pat" Lanier Bryant

Macy "Pat" Lanier Bryant

Jun 19, 2015

Macy "Pat" Lanier Bryant of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Pat was born January 18, 1932 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mildred Jones Lanier. She is also predeceased by her devoted husband, Amos L. "A.L." Bryant, Jr. and brother,...

Manley Elwood "Ed" Mills

Manley Elwood "Ed" Mills

Jun 18, 2015

Manley Elwood "Ed" Mills, 91, of Currie passed gently to his heavenly rest on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Huntington Health Care of Burgaw. He was born July 21, 1923 in Sampson County, the son of the late Manley O. and Coro May Herring Mills. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Omie Baysden Mills in 2014; son,...

Calvin Vonzie "Junior" Hall,  Jr.

Calvin Vonzie "Junior" Hall, Jr.

Jun 18, 2015

Calvin Vonzie Hall, Jr., 60, of Kelly passed from his earthly life on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born September 11, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late Calvin Vonzie and Beulah Mae Croom Hall. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Zadie Vernon Hall who died May 1,...

Marilyn  Louise Pierce

Marilyn Louise Pierce

Jun 16, 2015

Marilyn Louise Pierce, 72, of Raleigh left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from Raleigh Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 14, 1942 in Charleston, SC, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Rupert James and Christine Combs Pierce. She is survived by her son, Robert "Robbie" Cecka, her brother, James "Mike" Pierce of North...

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...