Obituaries

Debra  Mae Ennis

Debra Mae Ennis

May 29, 2014

Debra Mae Wells Ennis, 60, of Erwin and formerly of Rocky Point died Friday, May 29, 2014 at WakeMed in Raleigh. She was born December 10, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Delbert Glen Wells and Jessie Willis Wells Bradham. Also remembered is her husband, Dwight Ennis; former husband, James "Jimmy" Rivenbark; son, Robert Glen Rivenbark...

Lottie  Jo Skinner

Lottie Jo Skinner

May 27, 2014

Lottie Jo Holland Skinner of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life on May 27, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born January 14, 1944 to the late William Braxton and Olivia Drew Holland. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Daniel Wray Holland, of Rogers, Arkansas. Lottie Jo grew up in the...

Brayden  Lee Kane

Brayden Lee Kane

May 21, 2014

Brayden Lee Kane, infant son of Korey and Heather Sinsel Kane, brother of Kameron, Ian and Kelsie Kane, grandson of Erwin and Loretta Kane flew to heaven on the wings of an angel on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2014. Brayden is now singing, playing and running around the Heavenly gardens. No worry, no cares ... just completely happy and...

Luella  Ward Wheeler

Luella Ward Wheeler

May 20, 2014

Luella Ward Wheeler, 96, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest, May 20, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family praying at her bedside. She was born April 1, 1918 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Jerry M. and Betty Brown Ward. Luella is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry...

James  N. Wooten,  Sr

James N. Wooten, Sr

May 20, 2014

James Nathaniel Wooten, Sr. was born January 8, 1932 and passed away to his heavenly home on May 20, 2014, the son of John Alexander Wooten and Mary Elizabeth Fales Wooten. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Faye Wilkens Wooten and his son, James N. Wooten, Jr and wife Katherine. He was preceded in death by...

Marion Eugene "Gene" Horne

Marion Eugene "Gene" Horne

May 14, 2014

Marion Eugene "Gene" Horne, 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. He was born February 10, 1937 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leslie and Ethie Kennedy Horne. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mabel Basden Horne....

Louise  C. Rhew

Louise C. Rhew

May 14, 2014

Louise C. Rhew, 86 of Wilmington, passed away May 14, 2014 at SECU Hospice in Bolivia. A private service was held. Special thank you to SECU Hospice and Lower Cape Fear Hospice for your kindness and care. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel, 315 Willow Woods Dr., Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-7171

Diana Lynn Gipson Couch

Diana Lynn Gipson Couch

May 14, 2014

Diana Gipson Couch 51, of Hampstead, NC passed away May 14, 2014. Diana was born August 31, 1962 in San Diego, CA to Marilyn Gill and Dennis Gipson Sr, and was step-daughter of Donald Gill. She was a kind loving daughter, aunt and sister. She will forever be remembered as our hero for the strength she had. She fought...

Jewell  Franklin Simmons

Jewell Franklin Simmons

May 11, 2014

Jewell Franklin Simmons, age 82, of Ivanhoe passed gently from her earthly life to eternal rest on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 18, 1931 in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Cyrus James and Jeanette Apperson Franklin. Also remembered is her daughter, Audrey Simmons...

Jerry  Wayne Lanier

Jerry Wayne Lanier

May 10, 2014

Jerry Wayne Lanier, age 52, of Kenansville left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from his residence. He was born September 27, 1961 in Bossier City, LA to the late James Henry and Mary Edna Foster Lanier. Jerry was employed with Walmart as a shift manager and worked at Wallace, Clinton and other...

James "Jimmy" Louis Rivenbark

James "Jimmy" Louis Rivenbark

May 10, 2014

James "Jimmy" Louis Rivenbark, 67, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his home. He was born December 11, 1946 in Pender County and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Ola Mae Crews Rivenbark. Also remembered are his son, Robert Glen Rivenbark; brother, Robert Clifton Rivenbark and best friend,...

Darius  Shannon Rose

Darius Shannon Rose

May 9, 2014

Darius Shannon Rose, age 78, of Burgaw and formerly of Charleston, West Virginia passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, May 9, 2014 at home. He was born June 14, 1935 in Clay County, West Virginia, the son of the late Archie Dwight Rose and Sadie Rae Hardway Rose. Also preceding Darius in death are his brother, Richard...

Robert "Bob" Lee Garber

Robert "Bob" Lee Garber

May 4, 2014

Robert Lee Garber, 92, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born February 24, 1922 in Versailles, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin Roy and Mary Elizabeth Diener Garber. Also preceding Bob in death are his siblings, Pauline Wulff, Violett Garber, William,...

Evelyn Blanche Midkiff Fischer

Evelyn Blanche Midkiff Fischer

May 3, 2014

Evelyn Blanche Midkiff Fischer, 96, of Atkinson, North Carolina formerly of Alexandria, Virginia passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born June 29, 1917 in Alexandria, Virginia to Cloyd Burton and Lillian Maude Falin Midkiff. She was predeceased by her beloved...

Garland  W. Pierce

Garland W. Pierce

May 2, 2014

Garland W. (Gump) Pierce died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was born January 3, 1919, the son of the late William Archie Pierce and Lucy Ellen Lassiter Pierce of South Norfolk, VA. He lived in his home town for 79 years until moving to Wilmington in 1998 with his wife to...

Joseph "Joe" Glenn Dixon

Joseph "Joe" Glenn Dixon

May 1, 2014

Joseph "Joe" Glenn Dixon, age 50, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born October 15, 1963 in Duplin County, the son of Eleanor Sholar Dixon of Wallace and the late Jacob Henry "Pete" Dixon. He was also predeceased by his son, Jonathan Wayne Dixon and brother, Jimmy Dixon....

Gladys  Thomas Anderson

Gladys Thomas Anderson

Apr 30, 2014

Gladys Thomas Anderson, 66, passed from her earthly life at her home on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was born December 9, 1947 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Herbert Brougham and Gladys Bowen Thomas. Also remembered is her son, Wright "Andy" LaFate Anderson, Jr., who preceded Gladys in death. Gladys is survived by her husband, Wright LaFate...

George  Alex Meeks

George Alex Meeks

Apr 29, 2014

George Alex Meeks, 72, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on April 29, 2014 at his home. He was born June 18, 1941 in Pender County and was the son of the late George Washington and Lanie Dell Chadwick Meeks. Alex is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Linda Faye Meeks; sons, Todd Meeks and...

Cora Lee Garriss Horrell

Cora Lee Garriss Horrell

Apr 28, 2014

Reverend Cora Lee Horrell, 89, of Rocky Point was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 28, 2014. She was in her home being cared for by her loving family. She was born August 7, 1924 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Lula Marshburn Garriss. Also remembered...

Janet  Marie Price

Janet Marie Price

Apr 25, 2014

Janet Marie Price, age 59, of Wilmington passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Robert John and Monica Ann Copeland. Also, Janet was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Rufus Brown and...