Obituaries

Tammy Giddens &Amp; Lucyann

Tammy Giddens &Amp; Lucyann

Jul 14, 2013

Tammy Rae Giddens and Lucyann Dell Giddens of Willard, mother and daughter passed unexpectedly from their earthly life on Sunday, July 14, 2013. Tammy was born February 5, 1976 in Wilmington, the daughter of Charles F. and Nancy Spencer Giddens. In addition to her parents Tammy is survived by her son, Spencer Gray Giddens; brother, Charles F. Giddens, Jr....

Myra  Barnhill Flynn

Myra Barnhill Flynn

Jul 10, 2013

Myra Barnhill Flynn, 83, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born December 18, 1929 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Squires Barnhill. She was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Flynn; three brothers and two sisters....

Pauline  Smith Rivenbark

Pauline Smith Rivenbark

Jul 10, 2013

Pauline Smith Rivenbark, 75, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from Golden Care Rest Home. She was born October 28, 1937 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late N. Bernie and Betsy Dail Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Rivenbark; her son, Willie Gray Rivenbark; sisters, Bessie...

Melinda Sue Kettler Knoerzer

Melinda Sue Kettler Knoerzer

Jul 9, 2013

With heavy hearts, the family of Melinda Knoerzer, announces her passing on July 9, 2013. Melinda was born on August 26, 1959 to Floyd and Margaret Kettler of Argusville, NY. She was a graduate of Sharon Springs Central School, NY. She graduated from SUNY Cortland with a degree in Political Science. She later returned to Tompkins Cortland Community College...

Eddie  Allen Bryan

Eddie Allen Bryan

Jul 9, 2013

Eddie Allen Bryan, 71, of Burgaw and formerly of Wallace and Greenville, SC, passed to his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home. He was born August 27, 1941 in Pender County, the son of the late Carl B. and Viola Rebecca Norris Bryan. Also remembered is Allen's sister, Joan Bryan who preceded Allen in death....

Joel Patrick "Pat" Larson

Joel Patrick "Pat" Larson

Jul 7, 2013

Joel "Pat" Larson, 60, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born August 4, 1952 in Loris, SC, and was the son of the late James Lawrence Larson, Jr. and Allene Larson Todd. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Clifford G. Todd...

Maggie Pearl Rivenbark Crawley

Maggie Pearl Rivenbark Crawley

Jul 6, 2013

Maggie Pearl Rivenbark Crawley was born December 31, 1922, to Pearlie and Maggie Teachey Rivenbark of Wallace. She died in the early hours of the morning of July 6 at Carolina East Hospice after suffering a massive stroke a week earlier. She was preceded in death by her husband Marcel Raymond Crawley in 2005 and her beloved son-in-law Jimmy...

Charles  William Brinkley,  Jr.

Charles William Brinkley, Jr.

Jul 4, 2013

Charles William Brinkley, Jr. 76, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, July 4, 2013 from Vidant Health Care in Greenville. Born on June 7, 1937, in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Charlie Williams Brinkley, Sr. and Virginia Jackson Brinkley. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Brinkley Scott....

Faye  Teachey Prevatte

Faye Teachey Prevatte

Jul 4, 2013

Faye Teachey Prevatte, 64, of Penderlea Community in Willard passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Faye was born August 30, 1948 in Burgaw, the daughter of Melva Foy Teachey and the late Joseph Kenion Teachey. Also remembered is her sister, Jo Ann Rivenbark who preceded...

Betsy  Leary Lindsay

Betsy Leary Lindsay

Jul 4, 2013

Betsy Leary Lindsay, 56, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Thursday, July 4, 2013 at her home. She was born January 14, 1957 in Burgaw and was the daughter of Ernest and Betty Moore Leary of Burgaw. In addition to her parents Betsy is survived by her husband, David W. Lindsay; sisters, Janice Reynolds (Steve) of Newport News,...

Myrtle  Marie Wells

Myrtle Marie Wells

Jul 2, 2013

Myrtle Marie Wells, 90, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, July 02, 2013 as her spirit ascended from her earthly life at Huntington Health Care. She was born January 14, 1923 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie Lee Atkins Wells. Also lovingly remembered is her brother, Troy...

Stacey  Meredith Moore

Stacey Meredith Moore

Jul 1, 2013

Early on July 1, 2013, exactly four years after being diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma, Stacey Meredith Moore died peacefully in her childhood home with her mother, brother and dear friend, Brook at her side. Longtime friend and nurse, Brook Highsmith Cole kept vigil over Stacey during her last nights. She and Stacey's brother Courtney lovingly and compassionately tended to...

Cornelius "Neil" Walter Maas Iv

Cornelius "Neil" Walter Maas Iv

Jun 29, 2013

Cornelius "Neil" Walter Maas IV, 66, of Burgaw, NC and formerly of Oak Ridge, NJ passed from his earthly life on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw. He was born February 24, 1947 in Paterson, NJ, the son of Emma Drenth Maas and the late Cornelius Maas III. In Addition to his mother, Neil is...

Juanita  A. Causey

Juanita A. Causey

Jun 28, 2013

Juanita A. Causey, 61 of Leland, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was preceded in death by her brother Jesse "Bo" Watkins, Jr. Juanita is survived by her husband Joey Causey, of the home, daughter Dana Lee Watkins, sisters Brenda Adams (Jay) and Diane Watkins Hughes (Donnie), several nieces and nephews,...

Shirley  Ann Starr

Shirley Ann Starr

Jun 26, 2013

Shirley Ann Starr, 78 of Wilmington died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. Mrs. Starr is survived by many friends and family. Funeral service will be 4:00, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel in Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, family is requesting donations be made to Lower Cape...

Ricky  Dan Johnson

Ricky Dan Johnson

Jun 25, 2013

Ricky Dan Johnson, 60, of Watha passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his home. He was born November 4, 1952 in Burgaw and was the son of Ruby Gurganious Johnson and the late Norman Ray Johnson. Also lovingly remembered are Ricky's brothers, Randy Johnson and Ray Johnson, who preceded Ricky...

Carol  Ann Steinhauer

Carol Ann Steinhauer

Jun 24, 2013

Carol Ann Steinhauer (nee Clossick), 78, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Central Islip, NY, passed away on June 24, 2013. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Steinhauer. Beloved mother of Susan & James Leonard, Linda & Raymond Volberg, Donna & Ed Mimnaugh, Robert Steinhauer, Nancy & JC Lent, Allison & Peter Callahan, Melissa & Dave Torres,...

Mary E. "Libby" Marley Brinkley

Mary E. "Libby" Marley Brinkley

Jun 23, 2013

Mrs. Mary E. "Libby" Marley Brinkley, age 84, of Huntingtown, Maryland and formerly of Wallace-Chinquapin area went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Alton R. Marley and Cora Murray Marley and step mother Catherine Marley Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband James D."Puddin" Brinkley and...

Gilbert  B. Sorg

Gilbert B. Sorg

Jun 23, 2013

Gilbert B. Sorg, 86, of Wilmington, NC, formerly from Tenafly, NJ died June 23, 2013. Born on July 8, 1926 to Louis and Rose Delmonte Sorg, Gilbert is survived by his wife, Sandra and his children, Chris Sorg (Sherry) of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Deborah Langan (Tom), Leland, NC, Betty Ann Berube (Jim) of Little Silver, NJ, Will Sorg of...

Diane Kay Beardslee Highsmith

Diane Kay Beardslee Highsmith

Jun 22, 2013

Diane Kay Highsmith, 65, of Rocky Point and formerly of Greenville, Michigan passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born September 27, 1947 in Greenville, Michigan, the daughter of the late Wayne J. and Dorothy Sutton Beardslee. Diane was preceded in...