Obituaries

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...

Ralph  Henry Horrell

Ralph Henry Horrell

May 10, 2015

Ralph Henry Horrell, 84, of Rocky Point and formerly of Newport News, Virginia died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. He was born January 30, 1931 in Pender County, the son of the late Liston Horrell and Mary Gertrude Gurganious Horrell. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Bellamy Horrell. Ralph is survived by his sister,...

Joyce  Anderson Brown

Joyce Anderson Brown

May 9, 2015

Joyce Anderson Brown, 69, of Surf City passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at her home. She was born August 29, 1945 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Carlton Luther and Ethel Padgett Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond and Donald Anderson. Joyce is survived by her loving...

Michael "Mike" Dean Lunsford

Michael "Mike" Dean Lunsford

May 7, 2015

Michael "Mike" Dean Lunsford, 56, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1959 in Pender County, the son of the late Morris Edward and Shirley Ann Chadwick Lunsford. Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Susie Rooks Lunsford; sons,...

Robert  Stephen Grzejka

Robert Stephen Grzejka

May 6, 2015

Robert Stephen Grzejka, 74, of Currie and formerly of Elmira, NY, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1941 on Syracuse, NY, the son of Steven and Celia Wojcik Grzejka. Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maureen Crain Grzejka; step-daughter, Karen Miller of Elmira, NY; and good friend,...

Roney  Charles Walker

Roney Charles Walker

May 5, 2015

Roney Charles Walker, 61, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He was born August 12, 1953 in Wilmington, the son of the late Roney Caleb and Mary Lynn Sutton Walker. Charles is survived by his loving family: his wife of 12 years, Alana Walker; children, Rita Jane Walker, Jamie Walker and Amanda...