Obituaries

Loretta  Denise Williams

Loretta Denise Williams

Apr 19, 2015

Loretta Denise Leviner Williams, 49, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded with love by her family. She was born February 1, 1966 in Chesterfield, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Neal Leviner and Elsie Hatcher Leviner Brown. Loretta is survived by her beloved family, her...

Warren "Shorty" Whitington Mooring

Warren "Shorty" Whitington Mooring

Apr 17, 2015

Warren "Shorty" Whitington Mooring, 90, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born August 6, 1924 in Greene County, the son of the late Henry Clay and Eva May Mooring. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Ava Horne Mooring who died in 1992 and...

Christine Ann Willis Raynor

Christine Ann Willis Raynor

Apr 16, 2015

Christine Ann Willis Raynor, 39, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born on December 29, 1975 in Charleston, South Carolina and was the daughter of Carl David "Sonny" Willis, Jr. of Newport News, Virginia and Joann Raynor Willis of Wallace. Surviving, in addition to her parents is her daughter,...

Irene  Robinson Holbrook

Irene Robinson Holbrook

Apr 15, 2015

Irene Robinson Holbrook, 87, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1927 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Archie Lee and Ruth Cumbee Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Vernon Holbrook, Sr. Irene is survived by...

Espy  Eakins Pesaturo

Espy Eakins Pesaturo

Apr 15, 2015

Espy Eakins Pesaturo, 91, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born in Pender County, the daughter of the late Thomas Dewey and Nora Belle Eakins. Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Salvatore Pesaturo and brother, Thomas Eakins, both who preceded Espy in death...

Glenda  Odom Hurley

Glenda Odom Hurley

Apr 14, 2015

Glenda Odom Hurley, age 63 of Carolina Beach passed away April 14, 2015 in the arms of her mother and children after a yearlong fight against brain cancer. She was the daughter of Garland Estus Odom, Sr.(deceased) and Lucille Dale Odom. She is preceded in death by her husband of twenty years, Frank Hurley. Born April 9, 1952, Glenda was...

Rose  Kerr Bordeaux

Rose Kerr Bordeaux

Apr 13, 2015

Rose Kerr Bordeaux, a life-long resident of Castle Hayne passed away on Monday, April 13th after a long illness. She was born December 12, 1924 in Castle Hayne, one of nine children and the oldest daughter of Clarence and Blanche Kerr, prominent farmers in a time before electricity and indoor plumbing. Rose remembered her time growing up on the farm...

Carl  M. Parker

Carl M. Parker

Apr 13, 2015

Carl M. Parker, 92 of Wilmington passed away April 13, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. He is preceded in death by his first wife Lucy Spiller Parker, son Craig M. Parker and his brother Raymond Parker. Carl is survived by his wife Carolyn L. Parker of the home, daughter Becky Spellman (Don), daughter in law Debbie Parker,...

Ann Hoover Johnson Dees

Ann Hoover Johnson Dees

Apr 13, 2015

Ann Hoover Johnson Dees, 87, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, April 13, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family at her bedside. She was born September 29, 1927 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Joab F. Johnson, Sr. and Edith Hoover Johnson. Ann Hoover is survived by her children, Fred J. Dees...

Judith "Judy" Marie Drake

Judith "Judy" Marie Drake

Apr 9, 2015

Judith "Judy" Marie Drake, age 80, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born October 3, 1934 in Monroe, the daughter of the late Edison and Nellie Sue McKinney Collins. Judy is survived by her husband of 32 years, James "Jim" Franklin Drake; children,...

John David Imel

John David Imel

Apr 9, 2015

John David Imel, 51, passed unexpectedly from his earthly life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at his home. He was born March 21, 1964 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of the late David Joe and Emily June Hughes Imel. John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandi Imel; sons, John Imel (spouse, Angil) and Jeff Imel;...

Alan  Bruce Culbreth

Alan Bruce Culbreth

Apr 7, 2015

Alan Bruce Culbreth, 42, of Atlanta, Georgia passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born September 29, 1972 in Decatur, Alabama where he grew up and graduated from high school. Many will remember Alan was not only a scholar, but active in high school sports. He was a graduate of Auburn University,...

Luther  Clayton Herring,  Sr.

Luther Clayton Herring, Sr.

Apr 5, 2015

Luther Clayton Herring, Sr. passed away early Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2015 at Brian Center of Wallace, NC. Born on June 13, 1921, he was the son of the late Dallas Burke and Lulu Southerland Herring. He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Nettie Cameron Herring. Clayton was President of Atlantic Coffin and Casket Company, Inc. in...

John  William Bailey

John William Bailey

Apr 4, 2015

John William Bailey, age 71, of Wallace passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville. He was born May 5, 1943 in Lenoir County and was the son of the late Minnie Lou Andrews Futrell. He was also predeceased by his half-sister, Jo Ann Naylor and niece, Jennifer Adams. Surviving is his sister, Alma Jennette...

Mildred  Eileen Raab

Mildred Eileen Raab

Apr 1, 2015

Mildred Eileen Raab, 94, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1920 in Cornwall, New York the daughter of the late Henry Curtis and Goldie Ruby Everitt Brewer. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband George William Raab in 1999 and her...

Helen  Lee Mills

Helen Lee Mills

Mar 31, 2015

Helen Lee Mills, 85, of the Penderlea community passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, March 31, 2015 at Brian Center in Wallace following a long bout with Alzheimers disease. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Johnston County, one of seven children of Nathan Young Lee and Estus Eldridge Lee. In addition to her parents, Helen was...

Gary  R. Stalker

Gary R. Stalker

Mar 27, 2015

Gary R. Stalker, 69 of Carolina Beach went to be with his beloved wife Marie on March 27, 2015. He was also preceded in death by a brother Mitchell Stalker. Gary is survived by his daughter Christy Padgett and her husband Gary, 3 grandchildren Brittany, David and Gary Alexander Miller, 1 great grandson Brayden Miller, brother Roger Stalker, beloved nieces...

Garland  Ralmond Casteen

Garland Ralmond Casteen

Mar 27, 2015

Garland Ralmond Casteen, 83, of Ramseur left this life for his eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2015 from Randolph Hospice House of Asheboro. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Duplin County, the son of the late Stephen Decatur and Sinnie Dail Casteen. He was also predeceased by his grandson, David Matthew Young. Mr. Casteen was a member...

Despina  Angeliki Horvath

Despina Angeliki Horvath

Mar 24, 2015

Despina Angeliki Horvath, 70, of The Village of St. Helena, Burgaw, passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015 at Betty Cameron Women and Childrens Hospital at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1944 in Greece, the daughter of the late Constantinos and Eleftheria Arseni. Also remembered is her husband, Joe J. Horvath,...

Marvin Dewayne "Wayne" Rackley

Marvin Dewayne "Wayne" Rackley

Mar 23, 2015

Marvin DeWayne "Wayne" Rackley, 68, of Rose Hill passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1947 in New Hanover County and was the son of the late John William and Verdie Bernice Rackley. Wayne was employed with Murphy Family Ventures for 25 years where he was a heavy equipment operator. Surviving is his...