Obituaries
Phillip "Phil" Hite Potter
Nov 6, 2012
Phillip "Phil" Hite Potter, 58, of Kelly passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1954 in Wilmington, the son of Martha Mitchell Potter of Kelly and the late Horace Henry Potter. In addition to his mother Phil leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Susie...
Rosa Mae Malpass Hewitt
Nov 4, 2012
Rosa Mae Hewitt, age 91, of Currie entered her eternal rest on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Silver Stream Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 13, 1921 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Edgar Roscoe and Maybelle Peterson Malpass. Rosa Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Vernon in 1953, husband, Marvin Rivenbark...
Elizabeth Tyson
Nov 4, 2012
Elizabeth (Lib) (Libby) Jacobs Tyson, 83, of Wilmington, NC died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Northchase Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilmington, NC. Lib was born May 14, 1929 in Lee County, Raeford, NC. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Whitehead Jacobs and Lena Joyner Drake. Lib was preceded in death by her brothers, Tom Jacobs (wife...
Ruby "Judy" Dawson Ruddell
Nov 4, 2012
Ruby "Judy" Dawson Ruddell passed from this life to eternal grace on November 4, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 22, 1940 in Vass, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ruby Marks and Wallace McKay Dawson, and her beloved sister, protector, and confidant, Frances Dawson Basden. Judy was a...
Ellen Mcguire
Nov 4, 2012
Ellen Carol McGuire (Manley) was called to the place the Lord has prepared for her on November 4, 2012. She will be greeted by her father, Robert G. Manley; her mother, Glenna M. Manley; and Aunt Eleanor Coleman. Ellen was born April 3, 1959 in Glen Cove, N.Y. She was welcomed into the Manley family by her two older...
Rev. Luis Cebollero
Nov 1, 2012
Reverend Luis Cebollero , age 77, of Wilmington went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Vicente Cebollero Rivera and Luisa Sanchez Vazquez. Luis was a sacrificial man of honor, integrity and great faith who always put...
Anton J. Hoersting
Oct 31, 2012
Anton J. Hoersting of St. Leon-Rot, Germany died Wednesday October 31, 2012 at the residence of his daughter in Wilmington, NC. He was born February 24, 1929 in Essen-Oldenburg, Germany to David and Johanna Hoersting. Mr. Hoersting was a coal miner and later a foundry worker with Kolben-Schmidt, GMBH in St. Leon-Rot, Germany. He was preceded in death by...
John K. Davis, Jr.
Oct 28, 2012
John "Jack" K. Davis, Jr., age 67, of Wilmington, passed away October 28, 2012 He was preceded in death by his parents John K. Davis, Sr. and Ruth Davis and his faithful canine companions Junior and Sunny. Jack is survived by his sisters: Sister Jane M. Davis, of Melbourne, Fl, Marcia Davis Padgett of Leesburg, Fl, Marjorie Davis Latta...
James Carr Merritt "J.C."
Oct 26, 2012
James Carr "J.C." Merritt, age 86, of Wallace passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He was born August 2, 1926 in Duplin County, the son of the late Willie Gregory and Margaret Ann Teachey Merritt. He was also predeceased by his wife, Adell Norris Merritt; daughter, Brenda M. Sholar; grandson, Harry...
Robert Earl Pickett
Oct 24, 2012
Robert Earl Pickett, age 57, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at his home. He was born July 18, 1955 in Pender County and was the son of the late Willie Theadus and Nellie Naomi Justice Pickett. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his brothers, Willie Ezra Pickett (Bonnie), Bill Pickett, Jr....
Carol A. Gallagher
Oct 21, 2012
Carol A. Gallagher, 54 of Leland, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. Carol was preceded in death by her father, George Davenport and a brother Barry Davenport. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Quintana and husband Joseph; her daughter, Cristen Brehmer and husband Chris; her son Brian Gallagher; her grandchildren Allyson and...
William Thomas "T.J." Mattox
Oct 21, 2012
William Thomas "T.J." Mattox, age 20, of Rose Hill died Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Rose Hill. T.J. was born November 28, 1991 in Duplin County and was the son of Amy Jones Smith (Bryant) of Wallace and Thomas Benson (Cherie) of Charlotte. Surviving to cherish his memory in addition to his parents is his brother, Harley Mattox; sister,...
Etta Mae Casteen Lanier
Oct 18, 2012
Etta Mae Casteen Lanier, 85, of Burgaw passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday evening with family by her bedside at Huntington Health Care of Burgaw. She was born November 5, 1926 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Joshua Wright and Eva Letchworth Casteen. Also lovingly remembered are her husband of 54 years, Elbridge Thomas Lanier;...
Henry Loewenthal
Oct 18, 2012
Henry Loewenthal, father and World War II veteran, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2012. He was 95. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Henry held a variety of jobs, including selling life insurance and owning and operating a diaper laundry service. As a member of the Literacy Volunteers of America, he taught Spanish, French and English well into...
Colleen Coleman Orr
Oct 17, 2012
Colleen Coleman Orr, 81, of the Montague Community passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at her home. She was born February 25, 1931 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late William H. and Ollie Potter Coleman. Colleen leaves her beloved family to join her husband, Robert Herman Orr, Jr., who died in August...
Glenn Thomas Swart
Oct 12, 2012
Glenn Thomas Swart, 48, of Albertson and formerly of Castle Hayne passed peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2012 at his home surrounded by his caring family. He was born October 15, 1963 in Wilmington, the son of the late Thomas Hendrik and Christene Tucker Swart. Glenn is survived by his loving family; his wife of 20 years, Deanna Smith...
Marvin Marshburn
Oct 11, 2012
Marvin N. Marshburn, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012. He was born in Wilmington, NC, on November 22, 1924. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Marshburn of Marion, NC. He is survived by his three daughters, Louise Fearon, Margie Galusha and Lynn Ronan; 6 grandsons and 6 great-grandchildren, and his only...
Patrick Wright Atkinson
Oct 10, 2012
Patrick Wright Atkinson Mr. Atkinson, age 33, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 4:00PM on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at The Holden Beach Chapel in Holden Beach, NC with Dr John Gray officiating. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Patrick was...
Frederick Jackson "Jackie" Sparkman
Oct 7, 2012
Frederick Jackson "Jackie" Sparkman, age 80, of Rocky Point passed peacefully to his eternal rest after a full, loving and rewarding life on this earth. He was born April 28, 1932 in Pender County, the son of the late Miles Frederick and Bennie Sidbury Sparkman. Also lovingly remembered is his sister, Mary Nixon Beaverson who preceded Jackie in death....
Alton C. Carter "Bud"
Oct 6, 2012
Alton C. "Bud" Carter Jr. went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 06, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Bud, the son of the late Alton and Sally Sholar Carter was born on July 16, 1942 in Wilmington, NC. He was also predeceased by his sister, his daughters,...
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