Obituaries

Milton  Boney Harrell,  Sr.

Milton Boney Harrell, Sr.

Mar 1, 2015

Milton Boney Harrell, Sr, age 83, of Wilmington died March 1, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Harrell was born July 26, 1931 in Pender County to the late Eugene Boney and Evelyn Hunt Harrell. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ella Harrell and Dorothy Davis. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Amy Dale Harrell; children...

Joe Feak

Joe Feak

Feb 28, 2015

Joe Feak, 62, of Ivanhoe passed unexpectedly and peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at his beloved farm with Mimi at his side. Joe worked as a licensed plumbing contractor. His work being mainly in the downtown Wilmington Historic District. His hobbies were saltwater fishing, kayaking and scuba diving. Joe bottled his own hot sauce, Bone...

Henry "Hank" Eugene Bishop

Henry "Hank" Eugene Bishop

Feb 28, 2015

Henry "Hank" Eugene Bishop, 76, passed from his earthly life with loved ones at his bedside on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1939 in Wyoming County, WV, the son of the late Ollie C. Bishop and Sarah Lester Bishop Odom. Hank is survived by his beloved family; wife of 50...

Margaret  Clark Wootton

Margaret Clark Wootton

Feb 27, 2015

Margaret (Peggy) Lewis Clark Wootton, age 85, formerly of Southport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 27, 2015. She was born in Chadbourn on February 2, 1930 to William and Emma Lewis. Peggy is preceded in death by her first husband of 33 years, Roland E. Clark, Sr, brother Rusty Lewis and grandson Scott Clark....

Ronald  Richard Atkinson

Ronald Richard Atkinson

Feb 27, 2015

Ronald Richard Atkinson, 91, of Hampstead gently passed from his earthly life on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCareCenter. He was born September 17, 1923 in Oneonta, New York. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Alice Snyder Atkinson and his wife Henrietta Atkinson. Ronald was also predeceased by one child David Atkinson. He is survived...

Libby  Garriss Hatcher

Libby Garriss Hatcher

Feb 24, 2015

Eva Elizabeth "Libby" Hatcher, age 59, of Watha left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Born on November 4, 1955 in Pender County, Libby was the daughter of the late Amos David Garriss, Sr. and Rose Rivenbark Garriss. Libby is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 22 years, Ronnie Hatcher; her children,...

Ginger Ann Mcleod

Ginger Ann Mcleod

Feb 23, 2015

In loving memory of Ginger Ann McLeod loving daughter, sister, mother of 4, and grandmother of 9, who will be greatly missed and was loved. Ginger called each of her family members daily to check in and see how they were doing. Her last gift of love was to give life to some deserving recipients of her...

Mary Sue Williams Autry

Mary Sue Williams Autry

Feb 19, 2015

Mary Sue Williams Autry, 67, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1948 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Leslie David and Russell Mae Burbage Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Ray Kennedy, Sr.; one brother...

Hazel  Howard Langston

Hazel Howard Langston

Feb 18, 2015

Hazel Howard Langston, 84, of Wilmington died of CHF on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, and passed into her heavenly home. She was born September 8, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Furney and Ella Howard. She is also predeceased by her husband, Ernest Albert Langston and her sister Ruby. Hazel is survived by her beloved family: her...

Foyleen  Johnson Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...