Obituaries

Bill English

Bill English

Dec 9, 2013

Billy "Bill" Elsworth English, age 71, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2013 from Durham VA Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1942 in Pender County and was the son of the late Norman and Mavis Mills English. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jim English. Mr....

Larry  Douglas Jones

Larry Douglas Jones

Dec 8, 2013

Larry Douglas Jones, 52, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his home. He was born April 6, 1961 in Guilford County, the son of the late Joey A. and Jeannine Hutsell Jones. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Jones. Larry is survived by his beloved...

Margaret  Nichols Wallace

Margaret Nichols Wallace

Dec 6, 2013

Margaret Frances Nichols Wallace, age 96, of Greensboro and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Emeritus of Greensboro. She was born March 4, 1917 in Durham, North Carolina, the daughter of the late James Luther and Arlene Noble Nichols. She was also preceded in death by the love...

Stephen "Steve" Robert Croom,  Jr.

Stephen "Steve" Robert Croom, Jr.

Dec 6, 2013

Stephen "Steve" Robert Croom, Jr., 77, of Currie passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. He was born November 18, 1936 in Wilmington, the son of the late Stephen Robert and Margaret Alice Bulluck Croom. Stephen is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gayle Monroe Croom;...

Deborah  Boykin Calton

Deborah Boykin Calton

Dec 6, 2013

Deborah Boykin Calton, 57, of Watha was granted she angel wings on Friday, December 6, 2013 at her home. She was born February 3, 1956, the daughter of the late Rudolph Monroe and Rebecca Issette Boykin. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gilford Boykin. Deborah is survived by her husband of 16 years, Clifton Scott Calton; children,...

Elbert Donald "Pop" Morgan,  Jr.

Elbert Donald "Pop" Morgan, Jr.

Dec 5, 2013

Elbert Donald "Pop" Morgan, Jr., 74, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born August 29, 1939 in Johnston County, the son of the late Elbert Donald Morgan, Sr. and Leitha Lynn Poole Morgan. Also remembered is his daughter, Susan Morgan and brother, Raymond, both who preceded...

Carl  R. King,  Jr.

Carl R. King, Jr.

Dec 3, 2013

Carl R. King, Jr., age 80, of Ivanhoe left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from Carolina East Hospice Care Center, Kenansville. He was born December 3, 1933 in Union County, the son of the late Carl Roscoe King, Sr. and Teresa Price King. Mr. King served his country honorably in the US...

Edgar Jerry Phipps

Edgar Jerry Phipps

Dec 2, 2013

Edgar "Jerry" Phipps, 65 of Wilmington passed away at home on Monday, December 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Mildred Fipps, sisters Betty Meredith and Elaine Manus, brother Roger "Dale" Fipps. Jerry is survived by his wife Julie Phipps, of the home, daughters Connie Phipps and Ulene Latham, grandchildren Brittany, Matthew and...

Robert "Bob" Hermon Gurganious

Robert "Bob" Hermon Gurganious

Dec 1, 2013

Robert "Bob" Hermon Gurganious, 86, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with family at his bedside. He was born August 21, 1927 in Rocky Mount, the son of the late Rodney and Victoria Kenan Gurganious. Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Rosalee and brother,...

Barry  Douglas Hayes

Barry Douglas Hayes

Nov 26, 2013

Barry Douglas Hayes, 63, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1950 in Sampson County, the son of the late Hampton Harold and Mary Bowling Hayes. Barry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda L. Hayes; children, Steve...

Marion  Fisler Hartmann

Marion Fisler Hartmann

Nov 26, 2013

Marion Fisler Hartmann, 86, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. She was born February 28, 1927 in Sampson County one of nine children of Gilden E. and Ola Blue Fisler. Marion was preceded in death by her son, Frank Hartmann; brothers, Frank, Harry, Danny, Jack and Chester; and sisters,...

Jonathan Marion "J.M." Brown,  Jr.

Jonathan Marion "J.M." Brown, Jr.

Nov 25, 2013

Jonathan Marion Brown, Jr., age 69, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2013 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1944 in Duplin County; the son of the late Jonathan Marion Brown, Sr. and Theoria Parker Brown. He was also predeceased by his brother, George R. Brown....

Durwood Daughtrey

Durwood Daughtrey

Nov 24, 2013

Durwood Daughtrey, 70, of Delco and formerly of Currie passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home. He was born July 9, 1943 in Currie and was the son of Odell and Margaret Lewis Daughtrey. Durwood is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 43 years, Judy Lewis Daughtrey;...

Eddie  Cleveland Deal

Eddie Cleveland Deal

Nov 20, 2013

Eddie Cleveland Deal, 87, of Burgaw died at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 as his beloved wife and daughters surrounded him with prayer for his peaceful passing and their prayers were answered. He was born May 1, 1926 in Clinton, the son of the late Isaac Ray and Beulah Croom Deal. Eddie was preceded in death by his...

Howard Vernert Kelly, Us Navy, Retired

Howard Vernert Kelly, Us Navy, Retired

Nov 19, 2013

Howard Vernert Kelly, 83, of Surf City passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1930 in Bladen County, the son of the late Howard Rosso and Mary Ruth Russ Kelly. Vernert was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Kelly. Surviving are his sons, Brett...

Audrey  M. Gower

Audrey M. Gower

Nov 18, 2013

Audrey McLaurin Gower of Wilmington, NC died peacefully in her sleep at Azalea Health & Rehab on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born March 1, 1919 in Cumberland County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Lillie McLaurin. She was preceded in death by her husband Haywood, her son Ray, seven brothers, two sisters and...

Carolyn  Horrell Woodcock

Carolyn Horrell Woodcock

Nov 16, 2013

Carolyn Horrell Woodcock, 68, of Cary passed from her earthly life on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at WakeMed Health and Hospitals in Raleigh. She was born June 4, 1945 in Durham and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Willard and Nellie Carter Horrell. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, Carl Woodcock and brother, Carl "Buster" Horrell, both who...

Dorothy  Faye Marley

Dorothy Faye Marley

Nov 15, 2013

Dorothy Faye Marley, 70, of Currie was granted her angel wings Friday, November 15, 2013 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 15, 1943 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of the late Harvey Roy Spencer and Doris Cottle Spencer Clewis. Faye was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Isaac C....

Mary Humbles Harrell Debose

Mary Humbles Harrell Debose

Nov 10, 2013

Mary Humbles Harrell DeBose, 91, of Willard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born August 21, 1922 in Pitt County, the daughter of Edward Ray and Esther Gardner Humbles. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Spencer Richard Harrell and later married Lewis Thomas DeBose, who is also...

Robert  Eric Lee

Robert Eric Lee

Nov 10, 2013

Robert Eric Lee, 69, of Long Creek Community of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at his home. Eric was born January 28, 1944 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert E. and Evelyn Woodcock Lee. Eric is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Gail Herring...