Obituaries

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...

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...