Obituaries

Rose  Kerr Bordeaux

Rose Kerr Bordeaux

Apr 13, 2015

Rose Kerr Bordeaux, a life-long resident of Castle Hayne passed away on Monday, April 13th after a long illness. She was born December 12, 1924 in Castle Hayne, one of nine children and the oldest daughter of Clarence and Blanche Kerr, prominent farmers in a time before electricity and indoor plumbing. Rose remembered her time growing up on the farm...

Carl  M. Parker

Carl M. Parker

Apr 13, 2015

Carl M. Parker, 92 of Wilmington passed away April 13, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. He is preceded in death by his first wife Lucy Spiller Parker, son Craig M. Parker and his brother Raymond Parker. Carl is survived by his wife Carolyn L. Parker of the home, daughter Becky Spellman (Don), daughter in law Debbie Parker,...

Ann Hoover Johnson Dees

Ann Hoover Johnson Dees

Apr 13, 2015

Ann Hoover Johnson Dees, 87, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, April 13, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family at her bedside. She was born September 29, 1927 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Joab F. Johnson, Sr. and Edith Hoover Johnson. Ann Hoover is survived by her children, Fred J. Dees...

Judith "Judy" Marie Drake

Judith "Judy" Marie Drake

Apr 9, 2015

Judith "Judy" Marie Drake, age 80, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born October 3, 1934 in Monroe, the daughter of the late Edison and Nellie Sue McKinney Collins. Judy is survived by her husband of 32 years, James "Jim" Franklin Drake; children,...

John David Imel

John David Imel

Apr 9, 2015

John David Imel, 51, passed unexpectedly from his earthly life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at his home. He was born March 21, 1964 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of the late David Joe and Emily June Hughes Imel. John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandi Imel; sons, John Imel (spouse, Angil) and Jeff Imel;...

Alan  Bruce Culbreth

Alan Bruce Culbreth

Apr 7, 2015

Alan Bruce Culbreth, 42, of Atlanta, Georgia passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born September 29, 1972 in Decatur, Alabama where he grew up and graduated from high school. Many will remember Alan was not only a scholar, but active in high school sports. He was a graduate of Auburn University,...

Luther  Clayton Herring,  Sr.

Luther Clayton Herring, Sr.

Apr 5, 2015

Luther Clayton Herring, Sr. passed away early Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2015 at Brian Center of Wallace, NC. Born on June 13, 1921, he was the son of the late Dallas Burke and Lulu Southerland Herring. He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Nettie Cameron Herring. Clayton was President of Atlantic Coffin and Casket Company, Inc. in...

John  William Bailey

John William Bailey

Apr 4, 2015

John William Bailey, age 71, of Wallace passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville. He was born May 5, 1943 in Lenoir County and was the son of the late Minnie Lou Andrews Futrell. He was also predeceased by his half-sister, Jo Ann Naylor and niece, Jennifer Adams. Surviving is his sister, Alma Jennette...

Mildred  Eileen Raab

Mildred Eileen Raab

Apr 1, 2015

Mildred Eileen Raab, 94, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1920 in Cornwall, New York the daughter of the late Henry Curtis and Goldie Ruby Everitt Brewer. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband George William Raab in 1999 and her...

Helen  Lee Mills

Helen Lee Mills

Mar 31, 2015

Helen Lee Mills, 85, of the Penderlea community passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, March 31, 2015 at Brian Center in Wallace following a long bout with Alzheimers disease. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Johnston County, one of seven children of Nathan Young Lee and Estus Eldridge Lee. In addition to her parents, Helen was...

Gary  R. Stalker

Gary R. Stalker

Mar 27, 2015

Gary R. Stalker, 69 of Carolina Beach went to be with his beloved wife Marie on March 27, 2015. He was also preceded in death by a brother Mitchell Stalker. Gary is survived by his daughter Christy Padgett and her husband Gary, 3 grandchildren Brittany, David and Gary Alexander Miller, 1 great grandson Brayden Miller, brother Roger Stalker, beloved nieces...

Garland  Ralmond Casteen

Garland Ralmond Casteen

Mar 27, 2015

Garland Ralmond Casteen, 83, of Ramseur left this life for his eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2015 from Randolph Hospice House of Asheboro. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Duplin County, the son of the late Stephen Decatur and Sinnie Dail Casteen. He was also predeceased by his grandson, David Matthew Young. Mr. Casteen was a member...

Despina  Angeliki Horvath

Despina Angeliki Horvath

Mar 24, 2015

Despina Angeliki Horvath, 70, of The Village of St. Helena, Burgaw, passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015 at Betty Cameron Women and Childrens Hospital at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1944 in Greece, the daughter of the late Constantinos and Eleftheria Arseni. Also remembered is her husband, Joe J. Horvath,...

Marvin Dewayne "Wayne" Rackley

Marvin Dewayne "Wayne" Rackley

Mar 23, 2015

Marvin DeWayne "Wayne" Rackley, 68, of Rose Hill passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1947 in New Hanover County and was the son of the late John William and Verdie Bernice Rackley. Wayne was employed with Murphy Family Ventures for 25 years where he was a heavy equipment operator. Surviving is his...

Herbert  Lewis Moore

Herbert Lewis Moore

Mar 23, 2015

Herbert Lewis Moore, 84, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1930 in Sampson County; the son of the late Alvin Addison Moore and Lina Elizabeth Rivenbark Moore Rooks. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald Lewis Moore; brother,...

Mary  Joann Fluharty

Mary Joann Fluharty

Mar 22, 2015

Mary Joann Fluharty, 42, of Rocky Point passed unexpectedly from her earthly life on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at her home. She was born January 14, 1973 in Ohio County, West Virginia. Mary Jo is survived by her beloved daughter, Cheyenne Lynn Fluharty of Rocky Point; her mother, Pamela Moore and her husband, Tony of Rocky Point; father, Michael Fluharty...

Naomi  Bond Beacham

Naomi Bond Beacham

Mar 20, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Naomi Bond Beacham, announces her passing at the age of 68 years on Friday, March 20, 2015. She was born March 21, 1946 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Reverend Bruce Bond and Lyda Mae Bond. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce O'Bryant and Lois...

Gmcs Donald Lee Reitz, Us Coast Guard Retired

Gmcs Donald Lee Reitz, Us Coast Guard Retired

Mar 20, 2015

Donald Lee Reitz, 81, of Burgaw a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life CareCenter. He was born December 6, 1933 in Indiana, PA the son of the late Albert E. and Martha A. Reitz. Also remembered is his beloved wife, Ruth Henck...

Jimmy  Wells Peterson

Jimmy Wells Peterson

Mar 19, 2015

Jimmy Wells Peterson, 76, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born February 21, 1939 in Duplin County; the son of the late C.J. and Ella Gaylor Peterson. Jimmy was owner and operator of A.C. Hall Hardware of Wallace. He served his country honorably...

Tammy  Burgess Manawi

Tammy Burgess Manawi

Mar 17, 2015

Tammy Gale Burgess Manawi, age 53, passed away on March 17th 2015. She was born in Burgaw, NC on January 3rd, 1962 and is the daughter of Judith Marie Rogers (deceased) and Vernon Wendell Shivar. Tammy, or "Honey" as her granddaughter Arabella would say, loved her family with all of her heart. She was usually the first one there in...