Obituaries

Sandra  L. Kauffman

Sandra L. Kauffman

Jun 11, 2014

Sandra L. Kauffman, 71 of Hampstead, formerly of Florida passed away June 11, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Lorraine Tudor. Sandra is survived by her husband Mark Kauffman, son Randy Kauffman and wife Debbie of Knoxville, TN, daughter Keli Vargas of Crawfordville, FL, 6 grandchildren, Erica Peterson, Mitchell Kauffman, Abby Shaffer, Wesley...

Louise  Bell Orr

Louise Bell Orr

Jun 10, 2014

Louise Bell Orr, 92, of Montague Community in Currie passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1921 in Wilmington to Samuel Columbus and Bertha Howard Bell. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, David B. Orr; daughter, Geraldine Orr; sons, Perry...

Elsie Luray Wood Savage

Elsie Luray Wood Savage

Jun 10, 2014

Luray Wood Savage, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Silver Stream Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 27, 1925 to the late David and Lula Wood of Johnston County, N.C. Luray had an unwavering faith in God and was a faithful pianist at the church she grew up in; Pleasant...

Ronnie  Fredrick Carter

Ronnie Fredrick Carter

Jun 7, 2014

Ronnie Fredrick Carter, age 53, of Harrells passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born January 19, 1961 in New Hanover County, the son of John F. Carter of Harrells and the late Eloise Doris Peterson Carter. Also lovingly remembered is Ronnie's canine companion "Louie" who passed away with Ronnie in the accident on Saturday. One never saw...

Leona Murray Teachey Kelley

Leona Murray Teachey Kelley

Jun 6, 2014

Leona Murray Teachey Kelley, age 79, of Wallace, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born May 17, 1935 in Duplin County where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of the late John Ivy and Minnie Deleane Brown Murray. She was preceded in death by her first...

Marie  Harrell Hall

Marie Harrell Hall

Jun 4, 2014

Marie Hall, 66, of Wilmington left this earthly existence on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at her home and joins her beloved daughter April Yvonne Hall. She is survived by a loving and devoted son Larry Hall and wife LeAnn, mother Edna Harrell, 2 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 1 great granddaughter, 5 brothers, 1 sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie...

Daniel  Cochran Donovan

Daniel Cochran Donovan

Jun 3, 2014

Daniel Cochran Donovan, age 76, of Willard, died unexpected but peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. Born on September 19, 1937, in Lawrence, MA and was the son of the late Timothy James and Rose Hazel Cochran Donovan. He was predeceased by his sister, Joanne Chaput and brothers, Billy Donovan, Jerry...

Jary Emanuel Meza Barahona

Jary Emanuel Meza Barahona

Jun 1, 2014

Jary Emanuel Meza Barahona, age 27, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, June 1, 2014 and is now forever in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born February 26, 1987 in Colon, Honduras and was the son of Roger Meza and wife, Josefa Benitez of Teachey and Victoria...

Captain Garrett Ryan Woodcock

Captain Garrett Ryan Woodcock

May 31, 2014

Garrett Ryan Woodcock, 31, of Pensacola, Florida and currently was deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan where he died unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born May 5, 1983 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of David Michael and Carol Hintz Woodcock of Mt. Pleasant, SC. In addition to his parents, Garrett is survived by his wife,...

James  A. Lockamy,  Sr

James A. Lockamy, Sr

May 30, 2014

James Aaron (Joe) Lockamy, Sr. of Wilmington left his earthly life on May 30, 2014 at his home in Wilmington with his family by his side. He was born in Elkin, NC on September 24, 1926 to the late John Robert and Rose Catlett Lockamy. Preceding him in death was his granddaughter, Pamela Sue Barnhill Mintz of Rocky Point...

Debra  Mae Ennis

Debra Mae Ennis

May 29, 2014

Debra Mae Wells Ennis, 60, of Erwin and formerly of Rocky Point died Friday, May 29, 2014 at WakeMed in Raleigh. She was born December 10, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Delbert Glen Wells and Jessie Willis Wells Bradham. Also remembered is her husband, Dwight Ennis; former husband, James "Jimmy" Rivenbark; son, Robert Glen Rivenbark...

Lottie  Jo Skinner

Lottie Jo Skinner

May 27, 2014

Lottie Jo Holland Skinner of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life on May 27, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born January 14, 1944 to the late William Braxton and Olivia Drew Holland. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Daniel Wray Holland, of Rogers, Arkansas. Lottie Jo grew up in the...

Brayden  Lee Kane

Brayden Lee Kane

May 21, 2014

Brayden Lee Kane, infant son of Korey and Heather Sinsel Kane, brother of Kameron, Ian and Kelsie Kane, grandson of Erwin and Loretta Kane flew to heaven on the wings of an angel on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2014. Brayden is now singing, playing and running around the Heavenly gardens. No worry, no cares ... just completely happy and...

Luella  Ward Wheeler

Luella Ward Wheeler

May 20, 2014

Luella Ward Wheeler, 96, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest, May 20, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family praying at her bedside. She was born April 1, 1918 in Onslow County, the daughter of the late Jerry M. and Betty Brown Ward. Luella is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry...

James  N. Wooten,  Sr

James N. Wooten, Sr

May 20, 2014

James Nathaniel Wooten, Sr. was born January 8, 1932 and passed away to his heavenly home on May 20, 2014, the son of John Alexander Wooten and Mary Elizabeth Fales Wooten. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Faye Wilkens Wooten and his son, James N. Wooten, Jr and wife Katherine. He was preceded in death by...

Marion Eugene "Gene" Horne

Marion Eugene "Gene" Horne

May 14, 2014

Marion Eugene "Gene" Horne, 77, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. He was born February 10, 1937 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Leslie and Ethie Kennedy Horne. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mabel Basden Horne....

Louise  C. Rhew

Louise C. Rhew

May 14, 2014

Louise C. Rhew, 86 of Wilmington, passed away May 14, 2014 at SECU Hospice in Bolivia. A private service was held. Special thank you to SECU Hospice and Lower Cape Fear Hospice for your kindness and care. Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel, 315 Willow Woods Dr., Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-7171

Diana Lynn Gipson Couch

Diana Lynn Gipson Couch

May 14, 2014

Diana Gipson Couch 51, of Hampstead, NC passed away May 14, 2014. Diana was born August 31, 1962 in San Diego, CA to Marilyn Gill and Dennis Gipson Sr, and was step-daughter of Donald Gill. She was a kind loving daughter, aunt and sister. She will forever be remembered as our hero for the strength she had. She fought...

Jewell  Franklin Simmons

Jewell Franklin Simmons

May 11, 2014

Jewell Franklin Simmons, age 82, of Ivanhoe passed gently from her earthly life to eternal rest on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 18, 1931 in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Cyrus James and Jeanette Apperson Franklin. Also remembered is her daughter, Audrey Simmons...

Jerry  Wayne Lanier

Jerry Wayne Lanier

May 10, 2014

Jerry Wayne Lanier, age 52, of Kenansville left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from his residence. He was born September 27, 1961 in Bossier City, LA to the late James Henry and Mary Edna Foster Lanier. Jerry was employed with Walmart as a shift manager and worked at Wallace, Clinton and other...