Obituaries

Chris Purdy

Chris Purdy

Feb 1, 2014

Chris Purdy, 59 of Wilmington passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. Memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Calvary Chapel Church, 2831 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 910-794-71711PM, Saturday, Feb 8, 2014 at Calvary Chapel Church....

William  Allan Futch

William Allan Futch

Feb 1, 2014

William Allan Futch, 60, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born February 7, 1953 in Pender County and was the son of the late Archie Clarence and Cora Lee Morgan Futch. Also remembered is Allan's sister, Betty Goldston and brother, Porter Futch, both who preceded Allan...

Kathleen Proulx

Kathleen Proulx

Jan 31, 2014

Kathleen Louise Proulx died unexpectedly on January 31, 2014 in her home In Hampstead. She was born in Natrona Heights, PA to the late James J. and Laura K. (Kate) Faust of Sarver, PA on November 9, 1961. Kathleen graduated from Knoch High School in Saxonburg, PA and then joined the United Stated Marine Corp. After her honorable discharge,...

Mattie Ruth Woodcock Long

Mattie Ruth Woodcock Long

Jan 30, 2014

Mattie Ruth Woodcock Long, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Graham Long and parents Robert and Amret Woodcock. Mattie Ruth is survived by her daughter Dianne Long Harris, son Gene Long and wife Alison Long, grandchildren Mark Barnhill, Debbie Burns, Terry Ward, Chris...

Audrey  C. Jenkins

Audrey C. Jenkins

Jan 27, 2014

Audrey C. Jenkins, age 82 of Wilmington passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Linda P. Taylor and husband Darryl, sons Cecil Eugene Phillips and Thomas Dean Phillips, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, a brother William Coleman and wife Dot and a very special dear friend Warren Autry. Funeral service will be held at...

Roger  J. Schmidt

Roger J. Schmidt

Jan 25, 2014

Roger James Schmidt passed away peacefully on January 25, 2014 in Wilmington with his wife and family by his side. Roger was born in Buffalo, NY on October 17, 1932 to the late Richard and Margaret Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his sister Barbara. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlene (Chuckie)(nee West), children...

Debra "Debbie" Ann Rye

Debra "Debbie" Ann Rye

Jan 23, 2014

Debra "Debbie" Ann Rye, 58, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at home. She was born February 5, 1955 in Fort Bragg to Janet Morrison Jackson of Fayetteville and the late Herbert H. Jackson. Also remembered is her husband, Michael Rye, who preceded Debra in death in 2005. In...

Ruth Hearn Eakins

Ruth Hearn Eakins

Jan 21, 2014

Ruth Hearn Eakins, 82, of Watha passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1931 in Duplin County, one of ten children born to Charles Hildreth and Edna MacMillan Hearn. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ann Eakins; six sisters and...

Louise  Hanchey Jordan

Louise Hanchey Jordan

Jan 20, 2014

Louise Hanchey Jordan, 93, of Burgaw passed away peacefully Monday, January 20, 2014 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born February 11, 1920 in Wilmington, one of ten children of Nathan Frank and Equilla Sears Hanchey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Harry Eugene Jordan; granddaughter, Pamela Meadows Ramsey; son-in-law,...

Omie  Baysden Mills

Omie Baysden Mills

Jan 18, 2014

Omie Baysden Mills, 93, of Burgaw passed gently to her heavenly rest on Saturday, January 18, 2014 Golden Care Living Center in Tarboro.. She was born January 27, 1920 in Richlands, the daughter of the late Dennis and Etta Carolyn Mills Baysden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Frances Savage; son, Gary Lynn Mills; and granddaughters,...

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...