Obituaries

Ronald  Grover Jones

Ronald Grover Jones

Oct 5, 2013

Ronald Grover Jones, age 65, of Willard, left this life for his eternal rest on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born March 7, 1948 in Duplin County; the son of the late Claudia Jones and Carrie Miller Hall Gurganious. He was also predeceased by his brother, Gordon Hall. Mr. Jones served...

Dorothy Jane Woodcock Daughtry

Dorothy Jane Woodcock Daughtry

Oct 5, 2013

Dorothy Jane Woodcock Daughtry, 79, of Wilmington and formerly of Long Creek Community in Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1934 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Oliver Floyd and Effie Maude Malpass Woodcock. She was preceded in death by...

Sam  Henry Ingram,  Jr.

Sam Henry Ingram, Jr.

Sep 29, 2013

Sam Henry Ingram, Jr., 86, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born on February 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Sam Henry and Frances Brooks Ingram. He was also predeceased by his grandson, Dylan Costin and sister, Eunice Boyette. Mr. Ingram...

Michael  Wayne Styes,  Sr.

Michael Wayne Styes, Sr.

Sep 27, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Wayne Styes Sr. announces his passing on Friday, September 27, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Michael left this world for another surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born on April 8, 1971 in Wilmington, N C to William Scott Styes Sr. and Sherry Malone Styes (Pridgen)....

Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Rabalais

Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Rabalais

Sep 27, 2013

Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Rabalais, 79, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Woodbury Wellness Center. She was born January 15, 1934 in Currie, the daughter of the late Willie H. and Vera Corbett Croom. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elson Paul "Frenchie" Rabalais; son, Jeffery...

William  Ward Blanchard

William Ward Blanchard

Sep 27, 2013

William Ward Blanchard, age 87, of Wallace left this life for his eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2013 from the Brian Center of Wallace. Born September 26, 1926 in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Ward Caswell and Pearl Carr Blanchard. He was also predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Blanchard and sister, Bettie Blanchard Hawes....

Estelle  Orr Devane

Estelle Orr Devane

Sep 26, 2013

Estelle Orr DeVane, 91, of the Montague Community in Pender County was granted her angel wings on Thursday, September 26, 2013. She was born October 7, 1921 in the Montague Community and was the daughter of the late John William "Mr. Billy" Orr, Sr. and Lena Armenta Malpass Orr. Lovingly remembered are Estelle's husband, Stewart DeVane who died in...

Irene  Pate Gray

Irene Pate Gray

Sep 24, 2013

Irene Pate Gray, 64, of Rocky Point was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. Before her passing, Irene spent time with family and friends that she loved and they loved her. She was born November 24, 1948 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Dwight L. Pate, Jr. and Fannie Stewart Pate....

Mcneil Kelly

Mcneil Kelly

Sep 19, 2013

McNeil Kelly, 82, of Kelly passed peacefully from his earthly life on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born November 4, 1930 in Bladen County, the son of the late Francis McCall Kelly and Ruth Horrell Kelly. McNeil was also preceded in death by four brothers. McNeil is survived by his wife...

Earl "Dusty" Lloyd Autry,  Jr.

Earl "Dusty" Lloyd Autry, Jr.

Sep 18, 2013

Earl Lloyd "Dusty" Autry, Jr., 61, of Willard left this life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1951 in New Hanover County, son of Helen Nobles Autry of Willard and the late Earl Lloyd Autry, Sr. He was also predeceased by his sister, Bonnie S....

Paul  Nicholas Rivenbark,  Sr.

Paul Nicholas Rivenbark, Sr.

Sep 17, 2013

Paul Nicholas Rivenbark, Sr., 89, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 doing what he loved best ... sitting in his truck in the woods watching his deer stand being placed in the tree. He was born November 20, 1923 in Watha, the son of the late James Anthony and Ola Mae Wells Rivenbark....

Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Barney

Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Barney

Sep 15, 2013

Gerald Arthur Barney, 69, of Rocky Point, NC and formerly of Bristol, CT died at his home on Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was the husband of Joan Barney. Born August 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Alcibeth "Betty" Barney of Litchfield and the late Everett Barney. He was preceded in death by his first...

Eddie  Albert Goble  Ii

Eddie Albert Goble Ii

Sep 15, 2013

Eddie Albert Goble II, age 25, of Magnolia left his life of serving others for his eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 31, 1988 in Caldwell County, the son of Phyllis Teresa Watson Quinn and step-father, David Quinn of Magnolia and the late Reverend Eddie Albert...

Olen "Barney" Vance Barnhill

Olen "Barney" Vance Barnhill

Sep 13, 2013

Olen "Barney" Vance Barnhill, 76, of Wilmington and formerly of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, September 13, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1937 in Burgaw, the son of the late Sterling S. and Lorna Louise Cottle Barnhill. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Christy Carver; sister,...

Samuel  Forbis Matthews

Samuel Forbis Matthews

Sep 13, 2013

Samuel (Sammy) Forbis Matthews (77) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013 at his residence in Hampstead, NC after battling cancer. Sam was born on December 13, 1935 at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ged F. Price, in Monroe, NC to the late Samuel Franklin and Billie Frank Price Matthews of Monroe. He graduated from...

Temple  Matthews Moore

Temple Matthews Moore

Sep 11, 2013

Temple Matthews Moore, 74, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1939 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Arthur Wells Matthews and Amanda Reynolds Matthews. Temple was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manly Wardell...

James  Junior Brown

James Junior Brown

Sep 9, 2013

James J. Brown, 69, of Maple Hill passed gently from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter surrounded by his devoted family. He was born January 30, 1944 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joe and Trudy Caroline Maready Brown. Also lovingly remembered are his...

Margaret Ann Dixon Mccoy

Margaret Ann Dixon Mccoy

Sep 5, 2013

Margaret Ann Dixon McCoy, 73, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Her final days were spent doing the things she loved most such as spending time with her beloved family. She was born April 4, 1940 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Robert Scott and Mary Catherine Fitzgerald Dixon. Also lovingly...

Barry  Alexander Woodcock

Barry Alexander Woodcock

Sep 5, 2013

Barry Alexander Woodcock, 64, of Rocky Point left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born January 4, 1949 in Pender County, the son of the late Hoyt and Doris Fink Woodcock. He was also predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Marquitta and Bob Schlotthauer and nephew, David Schlotthauer. Surviving is his...

Lewis "Doc" Heber Rackley

Lewis "Doc" Heber Rackley

Sep 3, 2013

Lewis "Doc" Heber Rackley, 88, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born May 10, 1925 in Wilmington, the son of the late Lewis Thomas and Norma Costin Rackley. Doc was predeceased by his wife, Jo Ann Gainey Rackley and brothers, Carroll Rackley...