Obituaries

Martha  Humphrey Beach

Martha Humphrey Beach

Dec 4, 2012

Martha Humphrey Beach, age 95, of Burgaw and formerly of Fairmont passed peacefully from her earthly life early Tuesday morning, December 4, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. She was born August 9, 1917 in Robeson County and was the daughter of the late Jasper and Ethel Walters Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Evelyn  Karriker Ennis

Evelyn Karriker Ennis

Dec 3, 2012

Evelyn Karriker Ennis, 94, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, December 3, 2012 from the Brian Center of Wallace. Born on August 2, 1918 in Iredell County, NC, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Shellie Brown and Katie Belle Bost Karriker. She is predeceased by her devoted husband of 66 years, Ivey...

Donald  Rooks Wells

Donald Rooks Wells

Dec 2, 2012

Donald Rooks Wells, age 84, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Vidant Duplin Hospital. He was born October 6, 1928 in Duplin County; the son of the late Daniel Stewart and Mable Rooks Wells. He was predeceased by his brother, James Stokes Wells. Mr. Wells served his country...

Gloria  Harts Brinkley

Gloria Harts Brinkley

Dec 1, 2012

Gloria Harts Brinkley, age 66, of Rocky Point on Saturday, December 1, 2012 passed into the hands of God's angels to work in the flower gardens of heaven. She was born June 5, 1946 in Rocky Point and was the daughter of the late Clarence H. and Ruby Walker Harts. Gloria is survived by her beloved family; her husband...

Morris Horrell

Morris Horrell

Nov 28, 2012

Morris Horrell, 84, of Wallace left this earthly life on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 for his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Morris was born March 28, 1928 in Pender County, the son of the late Raymond Morris Horrell, Sr. and Ollie Sue Carter Horrell. He was predeceased by his first wife of 48 years and...

Theressa Woodcock

Theressa Woodcock

Nov 28, 2012

Theressa Woodcock, age 84, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born November 10, 1928 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late O. Stedman and Catherine Lee Woodcock. Theressa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Elmer...

Milton  Ray Parker

Milton Ray Parker

Nov 28, 2012

Milton Ray Parker, 78, of Rocky Point passed peacefully to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1934 in Duplin County, the son of the late Herbert and Gertie Graham Parker. Also he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joyce Bryant Parker;...

Ronnie  Jason Marley

Ronnie Jason Marley

Nov 24, 2012

Ronnie Jason Marley, age 36, of Rocky Point passed peacefully at home on Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born October 21, 1976 in Wilmington. Jason is survived by his beloved daughter, Riley Marley; his mother, Ann Knowles and her husband, Wilson of Rocky Point; father, Donald "Donnie" Meeks of Atkinson; grandparents, Marvin and Mozelle Marley of Rocky Point;...

Lorrie Ann Cannon Jones

Lorrie Ann Cannon Jones

Nov 23, 2012

Lorrie Ann Cannon Jones, age 51, of Wallace passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 14, 1961 in Pitt County and was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Betty Grace Cross Cannon. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Thomas Jones; her canine companions, Blackie, Bam-Bam, Lady Bird and Roxie; brother,...

Danny  Ray Bollinger,  Sr.

Danny Ray Bollinger, Sr.

Nov 22, 2012

Danny Ray Bollinger, Sr, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel. Graveside following in Prospect Cemetery. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above. Visitation will be...

Edward  Franklin Thomason,  Jr.

Edward Franklin Thomason, Jr.

Nov 21, 2012

Edward Franklin Thomason, Jr., 70, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1942 in Wilmington and was the son of the late Edward Franklin Thomason, Sr. and Annie Spooner Thomason. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Mobley Thomason...

David  Murchison Blake,  Jr.

David Murchison Blake, Jr.

Nov 17, 2012

David Murchison Blake, Jr., 59, of Thailand and formerly of Wallace passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012. He was born on September 23, 1953 in New Hanover County, the son of the late David Murchison Blake, Sr. and Dora Robinson Blake. David was a 1971 graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School. Surviving are his loving daughters, Tiffany Blake...

William  Walter Watson

William Walter Watson

Nov 17, 2012

William Walter Watson, age 75, of Watha passed from this earthly life to a new life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice and CareCenter. Born on September 7, 1937 in Bladen County, he was the son of the late Herbert Owen and Addie Mae Sholar Watson. He was...

Emmer  Lou Casteen

Emmer Lou Casteen

Nov 17, 2012

Emmer Lou Casteen, 85, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. She was born September 27, 1927 in Pender County, the daughter of the late George Thomas and Georgianna Costin Abrams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Favel M. Casteen; granddaughter, Kristal Long,...

Eloise  Peterson Carter

Eloise Peterson Carter

Nov 17, 2012

Eloise Doris Peterson Carter, age 76, of Harrells left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. She was born July 18, 1936 in Sampson County, daughter of the late Walter Allen "Ally" Peterson and Eunice Ezzell Peterson Lee. Surviving to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 57...

Cecil  Fleming Wallace,  Sr.

Cecil Fleming Wallace, Sr.

Nov 17, 2012

Cecil Fleming Wallace, Sr., age 97, of Greensboro and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, November 16, 2012 from High Point Regional Hospital. Born October 2, 1915 in Halifax County, he was the son of the late Wilson Thomas and Blanche Smith Wallace. He was also predeceased by his brother, Thomas Wallace...

Roman  Douglas Turner

Roman Douglas Turner

Nov 16, 2012

Roman Douglas Turner, 21, of Leland passed from his earthly life on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Brunswick County. He was born June 5, 1991 in Wilmington. Roman was survived by his father, Joey Turner of Leland; mother, Amanda Muzio and her husband, Daniel of Watha; brothers, Ricky Turner of Rocky Point, Matthew Turner and his wife, Amanda of...

Frances Patricia Roche Hughes

Frances Patricia Roche Hughes

Nov 16, 2012

Frances Roche Hughes, age 80, of Currie and formerly of New York passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, November 16, 2012 at her home. She was born April 23, 1932 in the Bronx, New York. Frances was raised by her Christian bachelor uncle, Ernest "Mo" Brown after her mother, Madeline Brown Roche, died...

Elvin  Valson Garriss

Elvin Valson Garriss

Nov 12, 2012

Elvin Valson Garriss, age 85, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home in Heaven on Monday, November 12, 2012 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1927 in Pender County and was the son of the late Si Valson and Lola Ward Garriss. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Hubert Garriss...

Joseph "Buster" Hoyette Peterson

Joseph "Buster" Hoyette Peterson

Nov 7, 2012

Joseph "Buster" Hoyette Peterson, age 62, of Burgaw passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. He was born September 17, 1950 in Sampson County and was the son of the late George Peterson and Ellen Taylor Peterson Sanderson. He was also predeceased by his brother, Thomas Peterson. Surviving are Buster's loving daughters, Cynthia Pate and...