Obituaries

Zennie  Ernest Brown

Zennie Ernest Brown

Apr 12, 2013

Zennie Ernest Brown, 85, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on April 12th, 2013. Ernest was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Christine Brown, his son David Earl Brown and his wife Leslie, his daughter Debbie Lawhorne and her husband Butch, and his daughter Donna Saunders of Branford, CT....

Fannie  Mae Fields

Fannie Mae Fields

Apr 11, 2013

Fannie Mae Denning Fields, 87, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Her final days were spent doing the things she most loved such as spending time with her beloved family. She was born March 19, 1926 in Sampson County, the daughter of William Brad and Bessie Lee Denning. Also remembered is her husband,...

Bessie  Carolina Thompson

Bessie Carolina Thompson

Apr 8, 2013

Bessie Carolina Thompson, 78, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2013 at her daughter's home in Laurinburg. She was born February 16, 1935 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Ollie Clarence and Ethel Perkins Huggins. Bessie was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Thompson, Sr.;...

Larry  Eston Barnes

Larry Eston Barnes

Apr 6, 2013

Larry Eston Barnes, 61, of Burgaw died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at his home. He was born February 20, 1952 in Charlotte. Larry served his country honorably in the US Air Force. He is survived by his sons, Jeremiah R. Barnes and his wife, Heather of Gastonia and Brandon M. Barnes of Stanley and two grandchildren. No services are...

William  Albert White

William Albert White

Apr 5, 2013

William Albert White, 78, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 5, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family by his side. He was born August 20, 1934 in Rocky Point, the son of the late William King and Alberta Frances Cowan White. Also remembered is his grandson,...

Jewell  Tiderman Mills

Jewell Tiderman Mills

Apr 3, 2013

Jewell Tiderman Mills, age 85, of Wallace died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Mills was born on February 9, 1928 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Edward and Hattie Giddeons Tiderman. She was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Elwood Joseph Mills and brothers, Charles Tiderman and John Henry Giddeons....

Deloris  Horrell Pridgen

Deloris Horrell Pridgen

Apr 3, 2013

Deloris Horrell Pridgen, 71, of Currie passed peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 with family by her bedside at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1941 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late W. Ennis and Ada Larkins Horrell. Deloris is survived by her husband of 51 years, Eugene "Pete"...

Kathleen Carter Baker

Kathleen Carter Baker

Apr 2, 2013

Kathleen Carter Baker, 89, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on April 2, 2013 at Cape Fear Hospital. She was born November 15, 1923 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Martin and Elma Edge Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Mansel Baker, Sr. Kathleen is survived by her...

Roe Parker

Roe Parker

Mar 31, 2013

Roe Parker, age 66, passed away March 31, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be 12 Noon, Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Hills Of The Neuse Memory Gardens in Four Oaks. Quinn-McGowen Bradley Creek Chapel.

Carolyn  Hale Comentale

Carolyn Hale Comentale

Mar 31, 2013

Carolyn Hale Comentale, 73, of Burgaw passed gently under God's care from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born September 4, 1939 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Hale, Sr. and Effie Lee Kellum Hale. Carolyn is preceded in death by...

Francis  J. Hildebrand,  Jr

Francis J. Hildebrand, Jr

Mar 31, 2013

Frank John Hildebrand, 86, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Hampstead, NC. He was born in Forest Hills, New York, on March 25, 1927, to the late Francis John Hildebrand and Anna Elizabeth Frank. "Hildy" as he was affectionately known to friends and family, was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn Clarke Hildebrand,...

Maggie  Lee Ripa

Maggie Lee Ripa

Mar 26, 2013

Maggie Lee Ripa passed away this past Tuesday, March 26, at 11:25 AM. She died peacefully in her home, attended by her daughter Terry, guardian Hilda Hughes and family. She was 90 years old. Lee was preceded in death by her sister Mary Lossen, of Leland. A memorial visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. with service at 1:30...

John Henry "J.H." Wells

John Henry "J.H." Wells

Mar 25, 2013

John Henry Wells, 91, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Quinn Hospice Care Center with family by his side. He was born April 22, 1921 in Pender County to Crumpler and Goldie Lanier Wells. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Johnson Wells; son, Johnny C. Wells; and brothers,...

George  Clayton Bradshaw

George Clayton Bradshaw

Mar 25, 2013

George Clayton Bradshaw, age 60, of Rose Hill died Monday, March 25, 2013 at Vidant Duplin Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1952 in Duplin County; the son of Mable Giddings Bradshaw of Rose Hill and the late George "Buck" Willard Bradshaw. Since the 70's, George has been in the used car business namely as Buck's Used Cars,...

John  J. Shade,  Jr.

John J. Shade, Jr.

Mar 22, 2013

John J. Shade, Jr., 65, of Hampstead and formerly of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania died Friday, March 22, 2013 at his home. He was born March 12, 1948 in Lock Haven, PA, the son of the late John J. Shade, Sr. and Grace Gramley Shade Rupert. Also remembered is his deceased brother, Daniel William Shade who preceded John in death....

Saundra  Joann Weeks

Saundra Joann Weeks

Mar 19, 2013

Saundra Joann Weeks, 75, of Rocky Point died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born September 3, 1937 in Jane Lew, WV, the daughter of the late Fay Edward and Elizabeth Ramsburg Hollen. On February 3, 1957 Joann was married to Joseph C. Weeks, who preceded her in death in March of...

Susan Carol Sholar Long

Susan Carol Sholar Long

Mar 15, 2013

Susan Carol Sholar Long, age 49, of Supply left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. Born on October 13, 1963, Susan was the daughter of the Wilma Teachey Sholar Cantrell of Supply and the late Ever Lee Sholar. She was a member of Beards's Chapel of...

Msgt. Ronald Deloach, Us Army, Retired

Msgt. Ronald Deloach, Us Army, Retired

Mar 14, 2013

Ronald "Ronnie" DeLoach, 79, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born November 13, 1933, in Claxton, GA and was the son of the late Raymond and Annie Colson DeLoach. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Shizue "Terri" DeLoach, who preceded Ronnie...

Stewart "Buddy" Franklin Bowers,  Jr.

Stewart "Buddy" Franklin Bowers, Jr.

Mar 12, 2013

Stewart "Buddy" Franklin Bowers, Jr., 64, of Currie died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born May 24, 1948 in Wilmington, the son of Joyce Hinton Bowers of Currie and the late Stewart F. Bowers, Sr. In addition to his mother, Buddy is survived by his wife, Sherry Bowers; daughter, Jennifer King...

Peter "Pete" Currie Dees,  Jr.

Peter "Pete" Currie Dees, Jr.

Mar 10, 2013

Peter Currie Dees, Jr., age 66, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from his residence. He was born December 17, 1946 in Bennettesville, SC and was the son of the late Peter Currie Dees, Sr. and Margaret Thompson Dees. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Trooper David H. Dees...