Obituaries

Herbert  Lewis Moore

Herbert Lewis Moore

Mar 23, 2015

Herbert Lewis Moore, 84, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1930 in Sampson County; the son of the late Alvin Addison Moore and Lina Elizabeth Rivenbark Moore Rooks. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald Lewis Moore; brother,...

Mary  Joann Fluharty

Mary Joann Fluharty

Mar 22, 2015

Mary Joann Fluharty, 42, of Rocky Point passed unexpectedly from her earthly life on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at her home. She was born January 14, 1973 in Ohio County, West Virginia. Mary Jo is survived by her beloved daughter, Cheyenne Lynn Fluharty of Rocky Point; her mother, Pamela Moore and her husband, Tony of Rocky Point; father, Michael Fluharty...

Naomi  Bond Beacham

Naomi Bond Beacham

Mar 20, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Naomi Bond Beacham, announces her passing at the age of 68 years on Friday, March 20, 2015. She was born March 21, 1946 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Reverend Bruce Bond and Lyda Mae Bond. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce O'Bryant and Lois...

Gmcs Donald Lee Reitz, Us Coast Guard Retired

Gmcs Donald Lee Reitz, Us Coast Guard Retired

Mar 20, 2015

Donald Lee Reitz, 81, of Burgaw a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life CareCenter. He was born December 6, 1933 in Indiana, PA the son of the late Albert E. and Martha A. Reitz. Also remembered is his beloved wife, Ruth Henck...

Jimmy  Wells Peterson

Jimmy Wells Peterson

Mar 19, 2015

Jimmy Wells Peterson, 76, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born February 21, 1939 in Duplin County; the son of the late C.J. and Ella Gaylor Peterson. Jimmy was owner and operator of A.C. Hall Hardware of Wallace. He served his country honorably...

Tammy  Burgess Manawi

Tammy Burgess Manawi

Mar 17, 2015

Tammy Gale Burgess Manawi, age 53, passed away on March 17th 2015. She was born in Burgaw, NC on January 3rd, 1962 and is the daughter of Judith Marie Rogers (deceased) and Vernon Wendell Shivar. Tammy, or "Honey" as her granddaughter Arabella would say, loved her family with all of her heart. She was usually the first one there in...

Mildred Lavern "Vern" Orwig

Mildred Lavern "Vern" Orwig

Mar 16, 2015

Mildred Lavern (Vern) L. Orwig, 65, of Burgaw passed away at home on March 16, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Elsie Clark as well as four siblings. Vern is survived by her husband, David Gilbert Orwig, six siblings; her daughter, Kim; stepchildren Diane, Mark, Daniel, Chris, Steve, and Melanie and 14 grandchildren. Vern's zest...

Mary Ann Blanton Rivenbark

Mary Ann Blanton Rivenbark

Mar 15, 2015

Mary Ann Rivenbark, 96, of Burgaw, a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed gently from her earthly life on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Leland House. She was born June 19, 1918 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Herbert and Josephine Rackley Blanton. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Danny Ray Rivenbark and Ronny...

John  Fredrick Carter

John Fredrick Carter

Mar 15, 2015

John Fredrick Carter, 80, of Harrells, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, March 15, 2015. He was born August 28, 1934 in Duplin County; the son of the late Robert Jackson and Leona Jones Carter. He was also predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Eloise Doris Peterson Carter; son, Ronnie F. Carter and...

Earl  Cox Register

Earl Cox Register

Mar 13, 2015

Earl Cox Register, 87, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. He was born May 23, 1927 in Craven County, the son of the late James Clinton and Eula Mae Cox Register. Also remembered are his sisters, Charlotte R. Cummings and Sarah R. Crickmore, both who preceded...

Adelaide  Wallace Squires

Adelaide Wallace Squires

Mar 13, 2015

Adelaide Wallace Squires, 95, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life on March 13, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1919 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Jacob Lester and Florence Woodcock Wallace. Adelaide was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Lee Squires; son, Robert Lee Squires; four brothers;...

Bobby  Allen Gurganiuos

Bobby Allen Gurganiuos

Mar 13, 2015

Bobby Allen Gurganious, 72, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born September 20, 1942 in Pender County, the son of the late Oscar and Penny Irene Rivenbark Gurganious. He was also preceded in death by his son, Paul Reed Gurganious. Bobby is survived by his loving...

Richard  D. O'Brien

Richard D. O'Brien

Mar 11, 2015

Richard Duffy O'Brien fell asleep in Jesus Wednesday, March 11, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1948 and was preceded in death by both parents and his first wife, Shelby Dale O'Brien. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 13, at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home and at 1:30 Saturday, March...

Nolia  Mintz Smith

Nolia Mintz Smith

Mar 6, 2015

Nolia Mintz Smith (Nanny), 80, of Leland left her earthly home on Friday, March 6th, to begin her new life in her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a precious mother and loving grandmother and great grandmother. Although she will be greatly missed and the pain seems unbearable, we...her family...are happy she is now at...

Benjamin  A. Lynton-Edwards

Benjamin A. Lynton-Edwards

Mar 4, 2015

Benjamin A. Lynton-Edwards, 65 of Hampstead passed away March 4, 2015. Memorial service will be 2PM, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Dr, Wilmington NC 28409 910-794-7171

Michael  W. Powell

Michael W. Powell

Mar 3, 2015

Michael W. Powell, 51 of Winnabow passed away March 3, 2015. Arrangements are pending. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Dr Wilmington NC 28409 910-794-7171

James  Elliot Henry

James Elliot Henry

Mar 2, 2015

James Elliot Henry, 91, of Kelly, NC died March 2, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was born September 8, 1923 to the late Roland Kerr Henry and Ruby Porter Henry of Kelly, NC. His beloved wife, Doris Green Henry preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by three children, James Elliott Henry Jr (Jim) and wife Gail,...

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...