Obituaries

Nicolas  Alcantara Ramirez

Nicolas Alcantara Ramirez

Sep 27, 2014

Nicolas Alcantara Raminez, 46, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born July 19, 1968 in Santa Barbara, Honduras, the son of the late Concepcion Alcantara and Fernanda Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his loving daughters, Isabel Alcantara Ocampo and Xiomara...

Robert "Bob" E. Cannon,  Sr.

Robert "Bob" E. Cannon, Sr.

Sep 27, 2014

Robert "Bob" E. Cannon, Sr., age 79, of Wilmington; loving husband and devoted father, left this life for his eternal rest on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center with his wife and sons by his side. He was born May 10, 1935 in Robeson County, the son of the late Reverend Abram B. and Magalene...

Henry  Daniel Roberts

Henry Daniel Roberts

Sep 24, 2014

Henry Daniel "Dan" Roberts, 64, of Wilmington left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1950 in Little Washington, NC and was the son of the late Preston Lee Roberts and Clara Ireland Gorham. Dan is survived by his sons, John Michael Roberts,...

Howard  Forris Barnhill

Howard Forris Barnhill

Sep 23, 2014

Howard Forris Barnhill, 78, of Ivanhoe went home to join his heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center with family reciting the 23rd Psalm at his bedside. He was born September 28, 1935 in Bladen County to the late Edmond Lee Barnhill and Mavis Barnhill. To cherish his memory, Forris leaves his...

Ruby  Morgan Swinson

Ruby Morgan Swinson

Sep 21, 2014

Ruby "Mema" Morgan Swinson, 85 of Wilmington went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Annie Murray Morgan. Ruby is survived by her husband of 61 years Burris Swinson of Wilmington, children Deborah Swinson Goodwin and husband Lynn of Castle Hayne, Donald Burris Swinson and wife...

Ernest  Craven Brewer

Ernest Craven Brewer

Sep 19, 2014

Ernest Craven Brewer, 77, of Warsaw passed away at his home, on Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born on January 17, 1937 in Faison, NC, the son of the late Esthel Craven and Helen Ellis Brewer. Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife, Ellen Lentz Brewer of Warsaw, NC, two sons, Ellis Craven Brewer (Tracy) of Greenville, SC...

Lola  Pollard Larson

Lola Pollard Larson

Sep 19, 2014

Lola Pollard Larson, 103, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Friday, September 19, 2014 from Golden Care Rest Home. She was born on December 4, 1910 in Onslow County and was the last of 10 children born to the late Benjamin Joseph and Harriet Elizabeth Stanley Pollard. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest M....

Barbara  J. Wirtz

Barbara J. Wirtz

Sep 19, 2014

Barbara J. Wirtz, 74 of Wilmington passed away September 19, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Services will be held at a later date. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-7171

Barbara  Woodcock Holmes

Barbara Woodcock Holmes

Sep 16, 2014

Barbara Woodcock Holmes, 79, of Burgaw on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 went home to join the angels and her beloved husband, Richard J. Holmes, who died in 2006. She was born January 20, 1935 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Clyde Leon and Irona Nelson Woodcock. Barbara is survived by her children, Linda Bowling (Sam), Kathy Carta...

Raymond  Gene Chadwick,  Sr.

Raymond Gene Chadwick, Sr.

Sep 14, 2014

Raymond Gene Chadwick, Sr., 71, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by caring family. He was born May 2, 1943 in Pender County, the son of the late Raymond Elbert and Mary Catherine Harris Chadwick. Gene is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary...

Janice  Duncan Sibbett

Janice Duncan Sibbett

Sep 10, 2014

Janice Duncan Sibbett, 66, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at her home. She was born August 11, 1948 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Leroy and Margie Lowery Duncan. Janice was also preceded in death by her brother, Houston Ward and sister, Doris "Faye" Green. Janice is survived by...

Cathy Jean Whaley Woodcock

Cathy Jean Whaley Woodcock

Sep 10, 2014

Cathy Jean Whaley Woodcock, 57, of Chocowinity passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was born on August 17, 1957 in Duplin County, the daughter of John T. Whaley, Sr. and Nancy Atkinson Whaley. Cathy is survived by her parents, her son Greg Jones and wife Melissa of Wallace, NC and a daughter, Tonia Clement and fiancé, Chris...

Henry Kevin James Kemp

Henry Kevin James Kemp

Sep 10, 2014

Henry Kevin James Kemp, 56, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at his home. He was born September 28, 1957 in England and was the son of Andrea Kemp of England and the late Henry Hubert Brian Kemp. Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife, Kelli Kemp; brother, Nigel Kemp and...

Robert  Lee Bond

Robert Lee Bond

Sep 9, 2014

Robert Lee Bond, 65, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. For the past 32 years during Robert's lengthy illness he was loved and given the best of care by his family. He was born May 11, 1949 in Pender County, the son...

Geraldine "Gerrie" James Futrell

Geraldine "Gerrie" James Futrell

Sep 9, 2014

Geraldine "Gerrie" James Futrell, 72, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born October 29, 1941 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Lester and Adell Raynor James. She was also predeceased by her children, Betty Jo Ballard, Cindy Walker...

Peggy  J. Jones

Peggy J. Jones

Sep 8, 2014

Peggy Jones, 73 of Ivanhoe went to sing with the angels September 8,2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Guy Jones and her son Gary Jones. She leaves behind a loving daughter and caretaker Lisa Jones Burrows (Gary) who was always by her side to offer a helping hand. Three grandchildren Crystal Johnson (Jamie) Brandy Mathis (Sean)...

Dulan  Earl Murray  Sr.

Dulan Earl Murray Sr.

Sep 8, 2014

Dulan Earl Murray, Sr., 79, of Wallace left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2014 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1935 in Duplin County; the son of the late Henry Steve and Fannie Geneva Merritt Murray. He was also predeceased by his son, Sgt. Dulan Earl Murray, Jr.;...

George  Thomas Blanton

George Thomas Blanton

Sep 6, 2014

George Thomas Blanton, 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2014 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimers. He was born on May 22, 1922 in Duplin County and was the son of the late John Bunyon and Rosetta Raynor Blanton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth Matthews...

Hazel Sanders

Hazel Sanders

Sep 2, 2014

Hazel DeVane Costin Sanders, age 82 of Castle Hayne passed away September 2, 2014. She was the devoted daughter of Zilphia B. and Hybert C. DeVane, loyal wife to Albert Costin and John Sanders who all preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and spouses she was preceded in death by a sister Lillian Miller and brothers...

Linda  Gail Lawrence

Linda Gail Lawrence

Aug 27, 2014

Linda Gail Lawrence, 56, of Watha passed unexpectedly from her earthly life on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in Pender County, NC She was born June 24, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Andrew and Hilda Mae Dobbs Lawrence. Linda is survived by her sister, Debby Isken (Dennis) of Warren, MI; brothers, John Lawrence (Barbara) of Macomb,...