Obituaries

Baxter Wells

Baxter Wells

Aug 16, 2012

Baxter Wells, 90, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1922 in Pender County, the son of Daniel and Isla Croom Wells. Baxter was preceded in death by his six brothers and one sister. Baxter is...

Milton "Mickey" Alva Mills

Milton "Mickey" Alva Mills

Aug 15, 2012

Milton "Mickey" Alva Mills, 77, of Watha left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1935 in Watha and was the son of the late Ned Leon Mills, Sr. and Nora Anderson Mills. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruby Matthews Mills...

Victoria Melvin

Victoria Melvin

Aug 14, 2012

Victoria Melvin, age 53, of Wilmington passed away August 14, 2012 at her residence. Memorial service will be 5:00 PM, Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel. 5:00 PM, Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Funeral Home.

Henry  Lay Stanley

Henry Lay Stanley

Aug 14, 2012

Henry Lay Stanley, 90, of Willard passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1921 in Brunswick County, the son of the late William Daily and Pearlie Elizabeth Milligan Stanley. Henry is survived by his daughter, Emmie Sparkman (Jackie) of Rocky Point; sons, John Stanley...

William  Edward Lockamy

William Edward Lockamy

Aug 13, 2012

William Edward Lockamy, 81, of Harrells passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, August 13, 2012 at The E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. He was born September 27, 1930 in Wilmington, the son of the late John Robert and Rosa Catlett Lockamy. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Daniel  Murrell Coleman

Daniel Murrell Coleman

Aug 12, 2012

Daniel Murrell Coleman, 56, of Hampstead died Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Hampstead. He was born January 11, 1956 in Pender County, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Muriel Howard Coleman. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Coleman of Pink Hill; son, Joseph Coleman of Chinquapin; sisters, Mary Sandlin, Marlene Powell and Dolores Guthrie all of...

Homer  Donnie Watson

Homer Donnie Watson

Aug 11, 2012

Homer Donnie Watson, age 63, of Murrayville Community, Wilmington passed gently from his earthly life at his home on Saturday, August 11, 2012. He was born December 17, 1948 in Sampson County, the son of the late Homer Wilson Watson and Lois Jones Watson Anderson. He was predeceased by his sister, Jewel Watson Johnson. Surviving are his sisters, Hilda...

G.  West Paylor

G. West Paylor

Aug 9, 2012

G. West Paylor, age 40, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1972 in Wilmington, NC. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles T. and Marguerite P. Burke; paternal grandparents, George E. Paylor, Sr and Elizabeth F. Paylor and his uncle, Charles Pender Burke. West is survived...

Bonnie Butler

Bonnie Butler

Aug 8, 2012

Bonnie Butler, age 58 of Wilmington passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Funeral Service will be 3:00, PM, Monday, August 13, 2012 at Federal Point Pentecostal Church, Piner Road. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel 3:00 PM, Monday, August 13, 2012 at Federal Point Pentecostal Church.

Robert  Herman Orr

Robert Herman Orr

Aug 4, 2012

Robert Herman Orr, 85, of the Montague Community passed peacefully to his eternal rest on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at his home. He was born October 23, 1926 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert Herman Orr, Sr. and Alice Benson Orr. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Nadine Orr; infant brother, Clyde Marvin Orr;...

Lee  Roy Johnson,  Sr.

Lee Roy Johnson, Sr.

Aug 2, 2012

Lee Roy Johnson, Sr., age 85, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 14, 1927 in Pender County, the son of the late John Wesley and Ethel Woodcock Johnson. He is also preceded in death by his...

Peggy  J. Woods

Peggy J. Woods

Aug 1, 2012

WILMINGTON - Peggy Joyce Jenkins Woods, 69, formerly of Shelby, passed away on Aug. 1, 2012, in Wilmington. She was born May 4, 1943, to the late Eli Henderson and Mary Curtis Jenkins. She retired from Worsley/Springer-Eubanks in February 2012 where she worked for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bennette Woods, formerly of...

Robert  A. Lawson

Robert A. Lawson

Aug 1, 2012

Robert A. Lawson, age 60, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel

Roy  Arthur Fuson,  Jr.

Roy Arthur Fuson, Jr.

Aug 1, 2012

Roy Arthur Fuson, Jr., age 44, of Willard passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born August 11, 1967 in Niles, Michigan and was the son of Penny Rink Ritchie and the late Roy Fuson. In addition to his mother Roy is survived by his son, Derek L. Fuson of...

Mary  Woods Marallo

Mary Woods Marallo

Jul 24, 2012

Mary Woods Marallo, 62, of Rocky Point passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home. She was born November 21, 1949 in Wilmington. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Davis Woods and brother, Bouchie Woods. Mary is survived by sons, Randy Lewis of Napa, California and Tano Marallo of Wilmington; daughter, Gina House and husband,...

Dorothy  Mae Demello

Dorothy Mae Demello

Jul 24, 2012

Dorothy Mae DeMello, 81, of Wilmington passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1930 in Wilmington and was the daughter of the late William Randolph and Addie Mae Merritt Robbins. She was also preceded in death by sons, Robert Wayne DeMello and James Ray DeMello; daughter, Beverly Kay DeMello;...

Oliverson  "Junior" Moore,  Jr.

Oliverson "Junior" Moore, Jr.

Jul 23, 2012

Oliverson "Junior" Moore, Jr., age 75, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home. He was born November 28, 1936 in Pender County, the son of the late Oliverson Moore, Sr. and Ida Mae Rowell Moore. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Canaan Hardison; three...

Karen  Jackson Herring

Karen Jackson Herring

Jul 18, 2012

Karen Jackson Herring, age 63, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She was born on May 27, 1949 in Kern County, CA and was the daughter of the late Wilbur Roy and Shirley Belle Hammond Jackson. She was a dedicated member of Mt Zion Presbyterian Church in Rose Hill....

Archie "Pete" James Gideon

Archie "Pete" James Gideon

Jul 14, 2012

Archie James "Pete" Gideon, 75, of Hampstead passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Davis Community Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 11, 1937 in Pender County, the son of the late Taft and Lorena Groves Gideon. Surviving is his devoted wife of 49 years, Gwenn Bryant Gideon; son, Todd Gideon...

Edward  Ervin Williams

Edward Ervin Williams

Jul 13, 2012

Edward Ervin Williams, age 73, of Hampstead and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home on Friday, July 13, 2012. Born on April 1, 1939 in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Pierce Williams. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Janet Foley Williams; brothers, Terry Glenn Williams, Macy...