Obituaries

Talmage  Roy Conner

Talmage Roy Conner

Jul 24, 2014

Talmage Roy Conner, 86, of Hampstead passed peacefully from his earthly life on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at home. He was born June 6, 1928 in Bertie County and was the son of the late Trolley Lee and Elizabeth Harrell Conner. Talmage is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances Rose Vann Conner; daughters, Wanda Noel (Garry),...

Lucy E. Harris Smith

Lucy E. Harris Smith

Jul 16, 2014

Lucy E. Harris Smith, 73 of Castle Hayne passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. She was preceded in death by her father Roscoe Harris, her mother Lydia Nobles Harris, husband Charlie N. Smith Sr., sons Roscoe D. Smith, Kevin Smith and Keith Scott Smith, grandson Nicholas Lanier, sisters Alice Clement and Mary Emmer...

Shelby  Lanier Heath

Shelby Lanier Heath

Jul 16, 2014

Shelby Lanier Wood Heath, 77, of Wallace was born in Duplin County, and was the daughter of the late Brosiah and Bessie Smith Lanier. She is predeceased by her husband and the father of her children, Joseph Edward Wood, their son, Joe Eddie Wood and her second husband, Walter Heath. Surviving are her devoted children, Anita Wood of Wallace,...

Earl  Pearce Gurganious

Earl Pearce Gurganious

Jul 15, 2014

Earl Pearce Gurganious, 84, Wallace, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from his residence. He was born November 28, 1929 in Pender County, the only son of the late Timothy and Mollie Caison Gurganious. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Doris G. Murray and Avie G. English. Mr. Gurganious was a...

Vara Ann Lindemer Boyles

Vara Ann Lindemer Boyles

Jul 12, 2014

Vara Ann Boyles, 85, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Ashe Gardens Assisted Living. Following Vara's wishes there will be no service held at this time. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. Following...

Roy Ellwyn "Wynn" Moore  Iii

Roy Ellwyn "Wynn" Moore Iii

Jul 11, 2014

Roy Ellwyn "Wynn" Moore III, of Wilmington and formerly of Atkinson passed from his earthly life on Friday, July 11, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1946 in Wilmington, the son of the late Roy Ellwyn Moore, Jr. and Ruby Jones Moore. Wynn is survived by his daughters, Akacia L. Robinson (Courtney) of...

Frank Hurley

Frank Hurley

Jul 3, 2014

Frank Hurley died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, July 3, 2014. A native of West Chester, PA, Frank lived in Wilmington, NC since 1986. He was the son of Joseph Vincent and Beatrice Reynolds Hurley who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his cousin Ambrose Donald Reynolds and daughter Erin Trikha. Born August 1,...

Edwin  Lee Morton

Edwin Lee Morton

Jul 1, 2014

On July 1, 2014, at the end of an extended illness, Mr. Edwin Lee Morton departed this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ed was born in Onslow County on January 31, 1932, the son of the late Jacob and Mattie Kellum Morton. Ed was saved and later accepted the call to preach...

John  Bruce Day

John Bruce Day

Jun 30, 2014

John Bruce Day, 97, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, June 30, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1916 in Sullivan County, PA, the son of Arley Adam and Anna Osler Day. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes Anastasia Stasiak Day;...

Irene  Newton Normann

Irene Newton Normann

Jun 30, 2014

Irene Newton Normann, 79, of White Lake passed gracefully from her earthly life on Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home. She was born October 26, 1934 in Pender County, the daughter of the late James C. and Katie Caison Newton. Also lovingly remembered is Irene's daughter, Charlotte Glover; sisters, Mary Pridgen, Maggie Powers, and Florence Johnson and brothers,...

James  Elvin Horrell

James Elvin Horrell

Jun 29, 2014

James Elvin Horrell, 74, of Maple Hill passed from his earthly life on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1940 in Duplin County, the son of the late Charles M. and Jessie Evelyn Jones Horrell. Elvin is survived by his daughters, Judy Herring and Evelyn Hicks; grandchildren, Colin Freeman and...

Mary Louise Skipper Cumbee Orr

Mary Louise Skipper Cumbee Orr

Jun 29, 2014

Mary Louise Skipper Cumbee Orr, 73, of Currie and formally of the Maco Community went to be with her Savior on June 29, 2014 with her beloved family at her bedside. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She was born December 7, 1940 in Wilmington to the late James Melton and Willie...

E.  Carl Register,  Sr

E. Carl Register, Sr

Jun 28, 2014

E. Carl Register, Sr, 83 of Surf City, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. Celebration of life service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Surf City Baptist Church where a reception will be held following the service. Inurnment will take place at 3:00 PM, Wednesday at Riverview Memorial...

Sadie  Barnhill Skipper

Sadie Barnhill Skipper

Jun 28, 2014

Sadie Barnhill Skipper, age 100, passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where for the past eight years Sadie "Granny" has received exemplary care. Her family is most grateful to each and every staff member of Liberty Commons for their compassion, support and love given to Sadie. Sadie...

Leonard Phillip "L. P." Rivenbark

Leonard Phillip "L. P." Rivenbark

Jun 27, 2014

Leonard Phillip "L. P." Rivenbark, 92, of Rose Hill passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born January 17, 1922 in Pender County, the son of John Phillip and Lula Wells Rivenbark. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Leonard Rivenbark and step-son, Gerald...

Mary  Sisson Sadler

Mary Sisson Sadler

Jun 25, 2014

Mary Sisson Sadler, 72, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born September 12, 1941 in Charlotte, the daughter of the late Richard Stanley Sisson and Catherine Olivia Batts Beasley. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Jennifer Sadler; grandchildren, Tyler Sadler, Olivia...

Johnnie  Albert Woodcock

Johnnie Albert Woodcock

Jun 24, 2014

Johnnie Albert Woodcock, 67, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1947 in Pender County and was the son of the late Oliver Woodcock and Ida Lewis Woodcock. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Barbara Ann Woodcock, who...

Raymond  Earl Bradshaw

Raymond Earl Bradshaw

Jun 23, 2014

Raymond Earl Bradshaw, 63 of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on June 23, 2014 from his residence. He was born on June 22, 1951 in Duplin County, the son of the late Raymond William and Shirley Ann Miller Bradshaw. He was also predeceased by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Harvell and father-in-law, Gene Cavenaugh. Mr. Bradshaw...

Leroy  Richard Rossell,  Sr.

Leroy Richard Rossell, Sr.

Jun 21, 2014

Burgaw - It is with the saddest heart to announce the passing of Chief LeRoy Richard Rossell, Sr., a former fire chief. Chief Rossell served as a life member of Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1 in Ocean County, NJ, where he first began his dedication to protecting and serving the public as a volunteer fire fighter. He...

Patricia  Maly Marshburn

Patricia Maly Marshburn

Jun 19, 2014

Patricia Maly Marshburn, "Pat", of Wilmington passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. She was born in Minneapolis on July 3, 1933, the daughter of Dr. Henry W. and Ethyl R. Maly. Shortly thereafter, the Maly family returned to Colorado to reside in Colorado Springs where Pat grew up. Having loved her childhood times there, she often referred to the...