Obituaries

Edward Stephen "Steve" Owens,  Jr.

Edward Stephen "Steve" Owens, Jr.

Apr 25, 2014

Edward Stephen Owens, Jr., age 71, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born August 15, 1942 in Wilmington, the son of the late Edward Stephen Owens, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Thomas Owens. Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Linda...

Mary Elizabeth Coleman Sandlin

Mary Elizabeth Coleman Sandlin

Apr 25, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Sandlin, 62, of Hampstead passed from her earthly life on Friday, April 25, 2014 at her home. She was born June 22, 1951 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Joseph Ardell and Mary Muriel Howard Coleman. Also lovingly remembered is her brother, Daniel Coleman who preceded Mary in death. Mary is survived by her son,...

Cecil  Moore Pate

Cecil Moore Pate

Apr 21, 2014

Mr. Cecil Moore Pate, age 87, of Willard left this life for his eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2014 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1927 in Duplin County and was the son of the late George and Lettie Outlaw Pate. He was also predeceased by his son, Kerry Pate and brothers,...

Clarence  Sloan Baker

Clarence Sloan Baker

Apr 19, 2014

Clarence Sloan Baker, 87, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1926 in Tallahassee, FL, the son of the late Julius Bingham and Naomi Barnhill Baker. Also remembered is his beloved wife, Maria Staudinger Baker who died in 2008. Clarence is survived...

Chloe  Marie Edens

Chloe Marie Edens

Apr 16, 2014

Chloe Marie Edens, 5 months, passed away April 16, 2014 in Wilmington North Carolina after losing her battle with a very rare disorder called CDG. She is survived by her loving parents Joshua Ross and Brittany Lane Edens. Doting grandparents Bill and Cindy Goodwyn, Ann Batson, Darryl and Teresa Edens, Ronnie and Linda Vogler. Great grandparents Robert and Barbara...

Marjorie  Helen Turner

Marjorie Helen Turner

Apr 12, 2014

Marjorie "Margie" Helen Turner, 74, of Burgaw was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior and her son, Keith on Saturday, April 12, 2014. She was born March 3, 1940 in Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Thomas Charles and Rachel Cornelia Fisher McLaurin. She was a faithful and loving wife to her husband, Ellis J. Turner for...

Joyce  Ann Shrader

Joyce Ann Shrader

Apr 11, 2014

Joyce Ann Shrader, 61, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, April 11, 2014 at her home surrounded with love by her family. She was born October 8, 1952 in Albemarle, North Carolina, the daughter of Mary Spivey Culp Leviner of Wilmington and the late Bud Culp. In addition to her father, Joyce was preceded in...

Dessie  Ilene Blair

Dessie Ilene Blair

Mar 31, 2014

Dessie Ilene Blair, 88, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Brian Center in Wallace. She was born December 28, 1925 in Madison County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Fred Issac and Mindy Bailey McDaniel. Dessie lived in Illinois until at the age of 25 she moved...

Katie  Cavenaugh Cantrell

Katie Cavenaugh Cantrell

Mar 27, 2014

Katie Ellen Cavenaugh Cantrell, age 85, of Wallace left this earthly life to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 27, 2014. She was born April 2, 1928 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Daniel E and Sudie Carter Cavenaugh. She was also predeceased by her husband of fifty years, Linton Curtis...

Daphne  Simpson Scarborough

Daphne Simpson Scarborough

Mar 25, 2014

Daphne Simpson Scarborough, 96, of Hampstead passed peacefully from her earthly life on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center. She was born October 27, 1917 to Joseph Fuller Simpson and Maude Pridgen Simpson. Also remembered is her husband, Wilbur L. Scarborough; brothers, Harry, Joseph F. Jr., Aubrey, Darwin "Dock", and Byron Simpson; and sisters, Virginia Aitken...

Dr. W. Terry "Doc" Rogers, Phd

Dr. W. Terry "Doc" Rogers, Phd

Mar 24, 2014

"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." by William Saroyan, The Time of Your Life Walter "Doc" Terry Rogers, 81, passed gently from his earthly life on Monday, March 24, 2014...

John "Johnny" Joseph Harrell

John "Johnny" Joseph Harrell

Mar 23, 2014

John "Johnny" Joseph Harrell, age 53, of Teachey died Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Columbia, SC. He was born September 12, 1960 in Duplin County and was the son of Edna Garner Harrell of Teachey and the late Alton Harrell. Surviving, in addition to his mother are his children, Joseph Harrell and wife, Crystal of Teachey, Johnna Turner and...

William  T. Todd,  Jr

William T. Todd, Jr

Mar 22, 2014

William Theodore Todd, Jr, 73 of Hampstead, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. No services. Please consider a contribution to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the "Memory Wall" tab above. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home,...

Marilyn Faye Bonham Mobley

Marilyn Faye Bonham Mobley

Mar 18, 2014

Marilyn Faye Bonham Mobley, 72, of Sneads Ferry, left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Wilmington. She was born February 9, 1942 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Henry Harlee and Fannie Williamson Bonham. She is also predeceased by her devoted husband of 53 years, Johnny...

Lois "Pete" Mintz Rivenbark

Lois "Pete" Mintz Rivenbark

Mar 17, 2014

Lois Mintz Rivenbark, 73, of Watha; a devoted, loving and joyful wife, mom, Nanny, sister and friend gently passed peacefully from her earthly life Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home. She was born March 20, 1940 in Brunswick County to Horace and Sally Futrell Mintz and was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin "Bill" Rivenbark and...

Joyce  Erlene Rowe

Joyce Erlene Rowe

Mar 15, 2014

Joyce Erlene Rowe, age 75, of Currie; a devoted, loving and joyful wife, mom, grandmother, sister and friend gently passed from her earthly life on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1938 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Rufus McKoy and Bertie Lou Parker McKoy. Joyce...

Katherine  Isabelle Buckley

Katherine Isabelle Buckley

Mar 14, 2014

Miss Katherine Isabelle Buckley, age 96, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Golden Care Assisted Living facility in Wallace, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Edenton Street Methodist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina. The service will be conducted by Pastor Will Hasley. Miss Buckley was...

Mark  Steven Turner

Mark Steven Turner

Mar 14, 2014

Mark Steven Turner, 57, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 peacefully, surrounded by family. He was born September 25, 1956 in Roanoke, VA, son of the late Donna Lou Howard and the late Gordon Ray Turner. Mark is survived by the love of his life, wife Eve Cauley; son Zephren (wife Page); son Brent (wife Casey, grandson Bryce Steven);...

Carolyn  Sholar Norwood

Carolyn Sholar Norwood

Mar 13, 2014

Carolyn Sholar Norwood, age 71, of Currie passed from her earthly life peacefully on Thursday, March 13 at Pend-Du Rest Home. She was born May 29, 1942 in Wilmington, one of five children born to Herman Clayton Sholar and Norma Jean Bond Sholar. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Major Theodore Norwood...

Isabell  Henderson Stoddard

Isabell Henderson Stoddard

Mar 12, 2014

Isabell Henderson Stoddard, age 81, of Wallace left this earthly life for her new home in Heaven on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. She was at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. Mrs. Stoddard was born May 10, 1932 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Tate and Sarah Isabell Savage Henderson. She was predeceased by her...