Obituaries
Foyleen Johnson Thomas
Feb 13, 2015
Foyleen Johnson Thomas, 92, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 13, 2015 at her home. She was born October 6, 1922 in Bladen County, one of 11 children born to Cleveland and Lala Suggs Johnson. Foyleen was preceded in death by her husband, Ordell Gregory Thomas; grandson, James Gregory Thomas, Jr.; and nine siblings. Foyleen...
Shirley Anne Rackley Brown
Feb 12, 2015
Shirley Anne Rackley Brown, 81, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw where Shirley was lovingly cared for. She was born February 7, 1934 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Huey Rackley and Sally English Rackley Walker. Also remembered are her siblings, Lucille Ross, Dewey...
Bettisue Hawes Tillman
Feb 5, 2015
Bettisue Hawes Tillman, 66, of Wallace, left this life for her eternal rest on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Born September 10, 1948 in Duplin County she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bettie Blanchard Hawes. She was a member of Wallace Presbyterian Church. Surviving to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 39 years, Joseph Tillman...
Nell Scott Sandifer Barnhill
Feb 5, 2015
Nell Scott Sandifer Barnhill, 87, of Wilmington passed away on February 5, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center of Wilmington. Nell was born in Pender County on September 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Hattie Lea Peay Scott. Nell was preceded in death by husband, James H. (Pete) Sandifer and husband, Robert T....
Louise Daniel Futreal
Feb 4, 2015
Louise Daniel Futreal, 80, of Currie and formerly of Hampton, Virginia passed gently from her earthly life on February 4, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1934 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Jim Daniel and Blanche Daniel Lanier. Louise was also preceded in death by her husband, John Irvin Futreal...
Daisy Rush Merritt
Feb 4, 2015
Daisy Rush Merritt, age 92, of Watha, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born August 26, 1922 in Jones County, NC and was the daughter of the late Marion and Daisy Jane Parker Rush. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Merritt,and her brothers, Jerry,...
Robert H. Powell Sr.
Feb 4, 2015
Robert Horace Powell, Sr, 77 of Rocky Point went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his daughter Celeste Diane Powell, grandson Michael Dale Powell and great granddaughter Chloe Marie Edens. Robert is survived by his wife of 59 years Barbara Powell, of the home, children Cindy Goodwyn...
Thomas "Tommy" Craig Bradshaw
Feb 4, 2015
Thomas "Tommy" Craig Bradshaw, age 60, left this earthly life for his eternal life on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1954 in Duplin County and was the son of Mildred Long Bradshaw of Rose Hill and the late Thaddeus Thomas Bradshaw. He was predeceased by his sister, Pam Bradshaw...
Mary Louise Persons
Jan 29, 2015
Mary Louise Persons, 57, of Burgaw and formerly of Pine Hill, NY passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at home surrounded with love by her family. She was born November 8, 1957 in Schenectady, NY, one of seven children born to Sylvia Peters Persons and the late Ralph H. Persons, Jr. In addition to...
Philomena Gisonna
Jan 28, 2015
Philomena (Phil) Mary Gisonna, 93 of Wilmington passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. She was preceded in death by her husband Ludwig (Lou) A. Gisonna and her parents. Phil is survived by her daughters Anne Potter (Monroe) of Wilmington, Judith Holt (John) of Monroe, GA, sons Victor P. Gisonna (Rose) of Charlotte, NC...
Marvin Walter Blanton
Jan 27, 2015
Marvin Walter Blanton, 80, of Wilmington passed gently from his earthly life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 4, 1934 in Pender County, the son of the late Ernest Taylor and Lacy Rivenbark Blanton. Marvin is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hardin and brother, Roy Blanton. Marvin is...
Clifton Cullen Robinson
Jan 26, 2015
Clifton Cullen Robinson, 86, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, January 26, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1928 in Onslow County, the son of the late Leath Kelly and Bessie Jones Robinson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Ramsey Robinson; son, James Michael Robinson; and sister,...
Norman Morgan Squires
Jan 25, 2015
Norman Morgan Squires, 78, of Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday night, January 25, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1936 in Bladen County, the son of the late Cecil G. and Margaret Bigford Squires. Also remembered is his brother, Leon Squires who preceded Norman in death. Norman...
Thelma Stacy Harrell
Jan 25, 2015
Thelma Stacy Harrell, 94, of Burgaw, beloved mother, grandmother and friend has left this earth after a long and fruitful life. Sunday, January 25, 2015 Thelma went home to join God's angels and family gone before her. She was born December 24, 1920 in Perry County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elhanon and Georgia Pratt Stacy. She was...
Debbie Rivenbark Godwin
Jan 23, 2015
Debbie Rivenbark Godwin, 56, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on January 23, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born April 19, 1958 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late Woodley William and Louise Wells Rivenbark. Debbie leaves a family that is grateful for the joy she brought into their lives: her...
John Francis Barker
Jan 20, 2015
John Francis Barker, 78, of Burgaw passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center where he was undergoing chemotherapy for advanced Leukemia. The Gates of Heaven opened wide for this newest angel. John has been surrounded by family and friends throughout his two-year battle with cancer. John was born September 16, 1936 in...
Katie Estelle Corbett Kelly
Jan 20, 2015
Katie Estelle Corbett Kelly, 82, of Burgaw gently passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born January 20, 1933 in Bladen County, one of 14 children born to Willie Daniel and Ivy Daniel Corbett. Katie was predeceased by her husband, James "Doodle" Kelly; sisters, Lillie Mae Sidbury, Lucille Woodcock, Lois...
Jack Harmon Squires
Jan 18, 2015
Jack Harmon Squires, 68, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Sunday, January 18, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1946 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert Lenwood and Rossie May Robinson Squires. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Oliver Squires. Jack is survived by his loving family,...
Jackie Rannenberg
Jan 17, 2015
Jackie Rannenberg, 74 of Wilmington passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Margaret Armstrong. Jackie is survived by her two sons Jason Douglas Jenks and his wife Angie and Kent Jenks, 3 grandchildren Christian and Cassie Jenks and Jackson Hylton, sisters Regina Hess, Mary Jo Armstrong and Carol Mulligan, brothers...
Vivian Mcrae Roberts
Jan 17, 2015
Vivian McRae Roberts, 80, of Rocky Point, NC passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 17, 2015. Vivian was born October 14, 1934 in Mullins, SC to the late Gilbert and Mabel McRae. She was preceded in death by her husband Bev Roberts, her brother Gilbert McRae Jr. and her daughter- in- law Shay Norris McCumber. Vivian loved and attended Long...
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