Obituaries

Patrick Earl Gerhard Savage

Patrick Earl Gerhard Savage

Sep 6, 2015

Patrick Earl Gerhard Savage, 48, of Wilmington, valiant soldier and beloved man left his earthly life too soon. On September 6, 2015 he went home to a place of eternal peace. He was born December 30, 1966 in Germany, the son of William "Bill" and Monika Savage. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Jessica K....

Lurline Keith Chafin Humphrey

Lurline Keith Chafin Humphrey

Sep 5, 2015

Lurline Keith Chafin Humphrey, 94, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born August 23, 1921 in Pender County, NC to Walter "Babe" Keith and Geneva Smith Keith. The oldest of eight children, she graduated from Long Creek Grady High School. Lurline loved...

Alma  Whaley Mathews

Alma Whaley Mathews

Sep 5, 2015

Alma Whaley Mathews, 94, of Wallace and formerly of Harrells left this earthly life and entered joyfully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 5, 2015. She was born on February 10, 1921 in Duplin County and was one of nine children born to David John Whaley, Sr. and Geneva Wood Whaley. She was...

Stephen Mccann

Stephen Mccann

Sep 2, 2015

Stephen (Steve) McCann, peacefully passed away in his home in Wilmington, North Carolina on Sept 2, 2015. Stephen Michael McCann was born to Barbara McCann and the late Edward V. McCann on June 17, 1959 in Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to his mother Barbara McCann, Steve is also survived by his wife Carol Coogan McCann, his daughter Kellie McCann,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Debose

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Debose

Sep 2, 2015

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward DeBose, 63, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his home. He was born August 12, 1952, in Pender County, the son of the Joyce Taylor Padgett and the late Ivey Franklin DeBose. Also remembered is his daughter, Vicky Williams who preceded Ronnie in death. In addition to his mother,...

Lillian Marie Horrell Russ

Lillian Marie Horrell Russ

Aug 30, 2015

Lillian Marie Horrell Russ, 87, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born June 28, 1928 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Arthur Hayes and Willie Mae Barnhill Horrell. Also remembered is her husband, Olen Russ; daughter, Pamela Russ Wallace; sisters, Sudie...

Iris Kathryn Wagoner Burns

Iris Kathryn Wagoner Burns

Aug 29, 2015

Iris Kathryn Burns, nee Wagoner, passed from this life on the afternoon of August 29, 2015. Kathryn was born June 22, 1924 in Gibsonville, the daughter of the late William Simeon and Mattie Isabel Greeson Wagoner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Burns and eight siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Burns and Ann Burns...

Robert  F. George,  Sr

Robert F. George, Sr

Aug 26, 2015

Robert F. George Sr., 80, of Rocky Point, went to his Lord and Savior on August 26th, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Frank was born on February 23, 1935 and was preceded in death by his Father, John E. George, Mother, Essie Pugh George, Brothers: Ernest, Lucky, John E. Jr., David, Billy and Sister Diane Gibbs. Frank...

Robert Lee Dixon Autry

Robert Lee Dixon Autry

Aug 25, 2015

Robert Lee Dixon Autry, age 25, of Rocky Point died unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was born September 18, 1989 in Wilmington and was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bobby Autry, Sr. and Donald Brown, Sr. Robert is survived by his loving family; mother, Betty Ann Autry (Allen Bunch); step-father, John Dixon "J.D." Bowden; brother, Johnny W. Hatcher...

Mark  Anthony Layton

Mark Anthony Layton

Aug 24, 2015

Mark Anthony Layton, 41, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was born December 21, 1973 in Duplin County and was the son of Ronald and Judy Ammons Sanderson of Willard. Surviving in addition to his parents are his sons, Zachary Pickett of Penderlea and Dylan Reed Stafford of Colorado; sister,...

Doris Jones

Doris Jones

Aug 22, 2015

Doris Jones, 96, of Hampstead and formerly of Charleston, SC, passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born April 28, 1919 in Goldsboro, the daughter of the late Nixon E. and Lily Brown Jones. Also remembered is her sister, Hazel J. Carte, who preceded Doris in death....

Kevin  Michael Miller

Kevin Michael Miller

Aug 17, 2015

Kevin Michael Miller, 40, of Castle Hayne beloved son, husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend left his earthly life too soon. Monday, August 17, 2015, Kevin went home to join the angels and ride the ultimate waves with fishing pole in hand. He was born August 2, 1975 in Burgaw. Kevin is survived by his mother, Joyce Byrd Kinsey and...

Doris Peterson Moore Lynch

Doris Peterson Moore Lynch

Aug 16, 2015

Doris Peterson Moore Lynch, 94, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Huntington Health Care. She was born June 20, 1921 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late John W. Peterson, Sr. and Edna Casteen Peterson. Lovingly remembered is Doris' husband, Elbert Lee Moore who died in 1988. Later Doris married Edward Lynch, who...

Ola Mae Lloyd Noble

Ola Mae Lloyd Noble

Aug 14, 2015

Ola Mae Lloyd Noble, 85, of Maple Hill passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, August 14, 2015 at her home. She was born March 4, 1930 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Julia Charity Pierce Lloyd. Also remembered is her beloved husband of 68 years, John Odell Noble; and sons-in-law, Troy Kelly, Jr....

Margaret  Gregg Brown

Margaret Gregg Brown

Aug 8, 2015

Margaret Gregg Brown, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center with family surrounding her with love. She was born August 14, 1937 in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Benjamin Waitus and Macie Floyd Gregg. Margaret is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert...

Pamela  Joyce Davis

Pamela Joyce Davis

Aug 8, 2015

Pamela Joyce Davis, 52, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. She was born August 7, 1963 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Claudie Poole Jackson. Pam is survived by her husband of 13 years, Richard "Rick" Davis; her mother, Mary Jackson Pridgen and her husband,...

Stephanie  Renae Sharp

Stephanie Renae Sharp

Aug 7, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that our daughter Stephanie Renae Sharp's life on this earth came to an abrupt end on August 7, 2015 at her home in Atkinson She was born September 27, 1990 in Wilmington and was the daughter of David M. and Donna Atkinson Sharp. In addition to her parents, Stephanie is survived by her daughter, Armani...

Haywood  Nathan Kelly,  Sr.

Haywood Nathan Kelly, Sr.

Aug 7, 2015

Haywood Nathan Kelly, Sr., 83, of Kelly, passed from his earthly life on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born January 30, 1932 in Bladen County the son of the late Watus Avant and Alice Odessa Squires Kelly. Haywood was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Gore Kelly in 1991...

Russell  "Rusty" Lanier,  Jr.

Russell "Rusty" Lanier, Jr.

Aug 5, 2015

Russell "Rusty" Franklin Lanier, Jr., 55, of Chinquapin left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born April 13, 1960 in Honolulu, Hawaii; the son of Russell Lanier, Sr. of Lyman and the late Carol Pierce Lanier. He was also predeceased by his sister, Pamela Mercer. Russell...

William James "Jimmy" Murphy

William James "Jimmy" Murphy

Aug 2, 2015

William James "Jimmy" Murphy, 82, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 15, 1932 in Duplin County and was the son of the late James Repton and Selma Rooks Murphy. He was also predeceased by his brother, Nelson Murphy. Jimmy proudly served his...