Obituaries

Mary Lilly Williams Johnson

Mary Lilly Williams Johnson

Jan 18, 2014

Mary Lilly Williams Johnson, 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Born December 25, 1929, in New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Bessie Walker Williams. She was also predeceased by her husband, David Gordon Johnson and her sister,...

Christl Weide

Christl Weide

Jan 18, 2014

Christl Neuberg Weide, 87, of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born October 14, 1926, in Germany to the late Hans Emil and Helene Pfeifle Neuberg. She married Alexander Karl Weide and immigrated to the United States as a family with their son. In addition to her parents and husband, Christl was preceded in...

Benjamin  Seth Stokes

Benjamin Seth Stokes

Jan 16, 2014

Benjamin Seth Stokes, 67, of Burgaw passed peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born October 1, 1946 in Nash County to Luther Benjamin and Maudie Webb Stokes. In addition to his parents Benjamin was preceded in death by his father-in-law, George W. Brown. Benjamin is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Pamela Stokes; daughter, Mary...

Edward Vance "Big Hub" Hubbard,  Sr.

Edward Vance "Big Hub" Hubbard, Sr.

Jan 14, 2014

Edward Vance Hubbard, Sr., 59, of Watha passed from his earthly life to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1954 in Pender County, the son of the late Ronald Eldridge Hubbard, Sr. and Lillian Hope Rivenbark Hubbard. Also remembered are his...

Alice  Faye Manore

Alice Faye Manore

Jan 14, 2014

Alice Faye Manore, 73, of Atkinson went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 as she was surrounded by her family at her home. She was born April 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Ralph and Aileen Ammons Williams. Also remembered are her son, Philippe Manore and brother, Lloyd Dale Herring, both who preceded Faye...

Mary Elizabeth Squires Pittman

Mary Elizabeth Squires Pittman

Jan 14, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Squires Pittman, 86, of the Canetuck Community in Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Hermitage House. She was born July 15, 1927 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Ernest Troy and Nina Sherman Squires. Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her husband, English Alfred Pittman; three grandchildren,...

Sarah  Cranford Hall

Sarah Cranford Hall

Jan 11, 2014

Sarah Cranford Hall passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on January 11, 2014. Mrs. Hall was born November 13, 1921 in Harris County, Georgia to Otis and Verna Cranford. She married RADM Donald P. Hall, USN (Ret.) on August 4, 1952. Mrs. Hall was a devoted Navy wife and mother for over 40 years before settling...

Judy  Hewitt Cromartie

Judy Hewitt Cromartie

Jan 6, 2014

Judy Hewitt Cromartie, 74, of Atkinson was granted her angel wings on Monday, January 6, 2014. She was born August 12, 1939 in Davidson County, the daughter of the late Warren Eugene and Daisy Mae Sowers Hewitt. Also lovingly remembered is her sister, Gene H. DuVal. Judy leaves behind to treasure her memory her beloved husband of 51 years,...

Sylvia  Ann Hanchey

Sylvia Ann Hanchey

Jan 5, 2014

Sylvia Ann Hanchey, 64, of Wilmington went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born October 31, 1949 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Olivia Jordan Lyon and Walter Bryant Hanchey. Ann leaves behind to cherish her memory a sister, Sue Tysinger (Andy); a dear cousin, Carol; close friends,...

Chief Warrant Officer Teddy Albert Reese

Chief Warrant Officer Teddy Albert Reese

Jan 4, 2014

Teddy Albert Reese, 65, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on January 4, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of the late Walter Clyde and Alice May Chatham Reese. Teddy was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Louise Rackley. Teddy is survived by his...

Helen Woodcock Beasley

Helen Woodcock Beasley

Jan 3, 2014

Helen Woodcock Beasley, 68, of Clinton passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, January 3, 2014 in Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn. She was born April 18, 1945 in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Cecil Woodcock and Viola King Turnage. She was preceded in death by her bother, N.A. Woodcock. Helen is survived by daughter,...

Marion  Franklin Tatum

Marion Franklin Tatum

Jan 1, 2014

Marion Franklin Tatum, 94, of Watha passed from this earth to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at his home with his beloved family at his bedside. He was born December 27, 1919 in Pender County, one of nine children born to James A. and Abigail Sears Tatum. Also lovingly remembered are his siblings, Clarence Tatum, Chancie...

Emily Wheeler Caison Zawacki

Emily Wheeler Caison Zawacki

Jan 1, 2014

Emily Wheeler Caison Zawacki, 72, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on January 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1941 in Watha and was the daughter of the late Forrest Wheeler and Gladys Wheeler Fore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Teresa  Scruggs Murray

Teresa Scruggs Murray

Dec 31, 2013

Teresa Scruggs Murray, 52, a Christian, a child of God was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She spent Christmas doing the things she loved most, praising the Lord and being with her beloved family. She was born September 27, 1961 in Farmville, VA, the daughter of Agnes Cook Scruggs of Burgaw and the late Boyd...

Emma Gray Stallings Walker

Emma Gray Stallings Walker

Dec 28, 2013

Emma Gray Stallings Walker, age 78, of Willard left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 28, 2013 from her residence. She was born August 22, 1935 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Marshall J. and Mary Ellen Murray Stallings. Mrs. Walker was employed by BB&T of Wallace for 30 years before...

Don  W. Davis

Don W. Davis

Dec 24, 2013

Don W. Davis, 78 of Rocky Point passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. Preceded in death by son Don Mitchell Davis, brother Guy J. Davis and a sister Mildred West. Don is survived by his wife Sue Davis, of the home, son Jeff Davis (Melissa), daughter Suzanne Blanchard (Paul), grandchildren Kyle Davis, Shelby...

Laura Frances Rogers Blanton

Laura Frances Rogers Blanton

Dec 22, 2013

Laura Frances Rogers Blanton, age 81 of Rocky Point went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, December 22, 2013. She was born July 12, 1932 in Duplin County. Frances is survived by daughters Susan Vandergriff (Greg) and Diane Montgomery (John), grandchildren Michelle Russo McNish, Heather Vandergriff Pridgen, David Vandergriff, great grandchildren Dylan McNish and Reese...

Joyce  Shepard Barnes

Joyce Shepard Barnes

Dec 20, 2013

Joyce Shepard Barnes, age 81 of Wilmington passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband John Monroe Barnes, Jr. Joyce is survived by her sons John M. Barnes, III, Randy L. Barnes and Larry D. Barnes, daughter Donna B. Norris, grandchildren Anna, Katie, Jackie, Meagan, Keith, Shepard and Anne Lassiter, sisters Emma Toth,...

Becky Carolyn Carter Ellers

Becky Carolyn Carter Ellers

Dec 16, 2013

Rebecca "Becky" Carolyn Carter Ellers, 61 of Leland joined her family and Lord and Savior on December 16, 2013. Becky was preceded in death by her parents William and Ruby Carter and her brother Steve Carter. She is survived by her loving husband Frank Ellers of the home, daughters Shannon Britt (Frankie) and Milessa Ellers (Eric) and fourlegged Rue-Anna,...

Mary Frances Brown Brock

Mary Frances Brown Brock

Dec 15, 2013

Mary Frances Brown Brock, 75, of Wallace, left this life for her eternal rest on Sunday, December 15, 2013 from Quinn Hospice Care Center, Kenansville. She was born on October 1, 1938 in Duplin County and was the youngest of ten children of Thomas Thurman and Bethie Pickett Brown. Mrs. Brock was a member of Teachey Baptist Church. Surviving...