Obituaries

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...

Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett

Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett

Nov 9, 2013

Exie Lee Gurganous Padgett, 96, of Penderlea, and who was born November 17, 1916, passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Brian Center of Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Melvin Padgett; her parents, John Allen and Marenda Alice Brown Gurganous and...

James  Doar Wright

James Doar Wright

Oct 30, 2013

James Doar Wright, 81, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1932 in Columbia, SC, the son of the late Homer Neel and Minnie Doar Wright. Also remembered is his daughter, Paula Wright who preceded James in death. James is survived by his beloved wife of...

William "Bill" Dixon Pridgen

William "Bill" Dixon Pridgen

Oct 30, 2013

William "Bill" Dixon Pridgen, 72, of Currie passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30,2013 at his home. He was born September 7, 1941 in Pender County, the son of the late Gordon and Olivia Pridgen. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Bill is survived by his wife of...

Charlene  Lee Littleton

Charlene Lee Littleton

Oct 30, 2013

Charlene Lee Littleton, 64, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with her beloved family by her bedside. She was born July 10, 1949 in Camden County, NJ, the daughter of the late Howard Barnes Simpers and Esther Ann Smith Simpers. Also remembered is her husband, William Irvin...

Edith  Jackson Roberts

Edith Jackson Roberts

Oct 29, 2013

Edith Jackson Roberts, age 87, of Wallace left this life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from Kenansville Health and Rehab Center. She was born on December 4, 1925, in Wayne County and was the daughter of the late Ceba and Mamie Malpass Jackson. She is predeceased by her husband, Winfred Lanier and later she married...

Pamela "Pam" Barnhill Mintz

Pamela "Pam" Barnhill Mintz

Oct 28, 2013

Pamela "Pam" Barnhill Mintz, 40, of Rocky Point joined God's heavenly angels on Monday, October 28, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1972 in Wilmington, the daughter of Terry Lockamy Croom and the late Jerry Wayne Barnhill. In addition to her mother, Pamela is survived by her husband of 23 years, Craig Mintz;...

James  Alfred Piner

James Alfred Piner

Oct 25, 2013

James Alfred Piner, 73, of Willard left this life for his eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born November 21, 1939 in Pender County and was the son of the late Carl and Etta Piner. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Raymond Piner, George Piner and Cliff...

Benjamin "Bubba" David Gallop

Benjamin "Bubba" David Gallop

Oct 25, 2013

Benjamin "Bubba" David Gallop, 52, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Friday, October 25, 2013 in Pender County while doing one of the things he enjoyed most... hunting. He was born April 6, 1961 in Macon, GA, the son of Benjamin J. and Mary Anderson Gallop of Burgaw. In addition to his parents Bubba is survived by...

Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray

Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray

Oct 24, 2013

Mildred Casteen Lanier Murray, 92, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings Thursday evening, October 24, 2013 as she was surrounded by her loving family at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1920 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Samuel Wright and Beulah Teachey Casteen. Also remembered are her beloved husband and father...

Randall "R J" Bain,  Jr.

Randall "R J" Bain, Jr.

Oct 24, 2013

Randall "R.J." Bain, Jr., 75, of Currie passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on October 24, 2013. He was born March 19, 1938 in Currie, the son of the late Randall Graham and Lucy Norris Bain. R J was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Betty Lou Bain; brothers, Bobby Ray Bain...