Obituaries

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...

Hazel Wray Croom Luttrell

Hazel Wray Croom Luttrell

May 5, 2015

Hazel Croom Luttrell, 87, of Lewisville, Texas and formally from Currie, NC passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Lewisville, TX. She was born, November 19, 1927 in Currie, the daughter of the late Hadley Green Croom and Flora Woodcock Croom Malpass. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Arthur "Monroe" Croom; sisters,...

Juanita  K. Moore

Juanita K. Moore

May 1, 2015

Juanita K. Moore, 81 of Wilmington passed away May 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband C. J. Moore and her son Barry McCall Moore. Juanita is survived by her son Coy D. Moore and wife Lib, sisters Elsie K. Duvall and husband Bill, Frances K. Metts, and Anne K. Layton and husband Samuel, 3 grandchildren Tracy...

Zadie  Vernon Hall

Zadie Vernon Hall

May 1, 2015

Zadie Vernon Hall, 57, of Kelly died unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2015 at her home. She was born July 11, 1957 in Duplin County, the daughter of Martha Blanton Vernon and the late David Earl Vernon, Sr. Surviving in addition to her cherished mother, is her beloved family, her husband, Calvin V. "Junior" Hall, Jr.; sister, Martha Ann Robinson...

Nurnie  Louise Davis

Nurnie Louise Davis

Apr 30, 2015

Nurnie Louise Davis, 81, of Chinquapin left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1933 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late James Alex and Liner Lanier Mobley. She was also predeceased by her husband, Jessie Richard Davis; her son, Jessie "Jack" Ray Davis; her daughter,...

Gladys  Smith Mintz

Gladys Smith Mintz

Apr 30, 2015

Gladys Smith Mintz, 93 of Leland passed away April 30, 2015. Family will receive friends from 2-3 Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Maco where a funeral will begin at 3PM. Burial in church cemetery. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 Visitation 2-3 Sunday at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Funeral 3PM,...

Richard  Shull James

Richard Shull James

Apr 26, 2015

Richard Shull James, 80, of Maple Hill died on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was the son of the late Joshua S. James and Lalage Shull James. Richard was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, James Burroughs. Richard is survived by his sisters, Gennie Bostian (Lloyd), Marian James, and Stuart Burroughs; nieces, Marilyn Webster (Mark), Susan Young (James), and...