Obituaries

Evelyn "Evie" Fischer Downing

Evelyn "Evie" Fischer Downing

May 8, 2012

Evelyn "Evie" Fischer Downing, age 77, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at her home. She was born February 11, 1935 in Alexandria, Virginia and was the daughter of Evelyn Midkiff Fischer of Atkinson and the late Henry Thomas Fischer. She was also preceded in death by her...

James "Jim" Holten Sholders,  Jr.

James "Jim" Holten Sholders, Jr.

May 7, 2012

James "Jim" Holten Sholders, Jr., 70, of Burgaw and formerly of Clarksboro, New Jersey passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born November 16, 1941 in Swedesboro, New Jersey and was the son of the late James Holten Sholders and Ethel Mae Osborne Sholders. Also remembered...

Christine  Joyce Kowalski

Christine Joyce Kowalski

May 4, 2012

Christine Joyce Kowalski, 70, of Wallace went home to be with her Precious Lord on Friday, May 4th, 2012. Born on June 18, 1941 in Dickson City, PA; she was the daughter of the late Felix and Tessie Kowalski. Ms. Kowalski is survived by her sister, Cynthia Maul and husband, Don of Wallace, North Carolina; niece, Danielle Russell and...

Albert Hill "A.H." Pridgen,  Jr.

Albert Hill "A.H." Pridgen, Jr.

May 2, 2012

Albert Hill Pridgen, Jr. died on May 2, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born July 9, 1918 in Atkinson, NC. He built a home on his family's farm in the 1950's and continued to live there the remainder of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Hill and Sarah Bailey Henry Pridgen; his first wife,...

Bonnie Jean Korb Briggs

Bonnie Jean Korb Briggs

Apr 30, 2012

Bonnie Jean Briggs, age 71, of Burgaw and formerly of Syracuse, NY died peacefully Monday, April 30, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Wilmington, NC. She was born April 9, 1941 in Onondaga County, NY, the daughter of the late Chubby Adam and Ruth Emma Harrington Korb. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Gail Briggs Darling...

Lamar "Hap" Clyde Houghton

Lamar "Hap" Clyde Houghton

Apr 30, 2012

LaMar "Hap" Clyde Houghton, 78, of Atkinson passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, April 30, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. He was born October 28, 1933 in Rock Cave, WV, the son of the late Marion Clyde and Delia Gay Strader Houghton. Hap was preceded in death by grandson, Channing Freeman; son-in-law, Darnell Freeman and...

Tamara  Howell Duke

Tamara Howell Duke

Apr 27, 2012

Tamara Howell Duke, 49, of Delco passed gently from this earth to her eternal rest on Friday, April 27, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1962 in Wilmington, the daughter of Charles Smith Howell, Jr. and Louise Peterson Howell of Delco. In addition to her parents Tamara is survived by her husband of...

Mildred Dora Malpass Orr

Mildred Dora Malpass Orr

Apr 27, 2012

Mildred Dora Orr, age 91, of Wilmington and formerly of Montague Community in Pender County, died peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2012 at NorthChase Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Orr was born July 10, 1920 in Pender County. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, J. W. Orr, Jr.; daughter, Carolyn Orr Blake; son-in-law,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jessup Jones

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jessup Jones

Apr 26, 2012

Jacqueline Jessup "Jackie" Jones, age 85, a resident of The Sterling House in Niceville, Florida, went home to be with her Lord on April 26, 2012. She was born November 19, 1926, in Cleaton, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Charlie Lasly Jessup and Clem Moore Jessup. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jones; and by...

Mary Joyce Bryant Parker

Mary Joyce Bryant Parker

Apr 25, 2012

Mary Joyce Bryant Parker, age 74, of Rocky Point, left this life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from Brian Center of Wallace. She was born March 8, 1938 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late John Cleveland and Mary Tula Knowles Bryant. She is also predeceased by her son, Anthony Ray Parker; sister, Carolyn...

Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Woodcock

Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Woodcock

Apr 22, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Woodcock, 77, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 22, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born September 20, 1934 in Duplin County to Herbert and Mary Larkins Blackburn. Also remembered is her beloved husband, Clifton Earl "Woodie" Woodcock and twin sons, infant Woodcock and...

Ivey Charles "I.C." Ennis

Ivey Charles "I.C." Ennis

Apr 19, 2012

Ivey Charles "I.C." Ennis, age 91, of Wallace left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Born June 29, 1920, in Duplin County; he was the son of the late Ivey Carey and Mary Lou Wells Ennis. He was also predeceased by his son, David; daughter, Deanna; granddaughter, Amy; brothers, Manley, Deleon, Eldred, Thomas...

Gilberto Arias De Los Santos

Gilberto Arias De Los Santos

Apr 18, 2012

Gilberto Arias De Los Santos, age 34, of Rocky Point and formerly of Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico died unexpectedly in Rocky Point on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Gilberto was born February 9, 1978 in Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico and was the son of Manuel Arias Gonzalez and Zenaida De Los Santos De Arias of Mexico. In addition to his parents Gilberto...

Quincy  Alderman Pickett

Quincy Alderman Pickett

Apr 17, 2012

Quincy Alderman Pickett, age 78, of Wallace passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at his home. He was born January 20, 1934 in Pender County and was the son of the late George and Mable Smith Pickett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Pickett. Quincy is...

Mary  Hart Todd

Mary Hart Todd

Apr 16, 2012

Mrs. Mary "Louise" Todd departed from this life on Monday, April 16, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born on January 16, 1919 to the late Edward and Annie Hart, Louise was the only daughter with four brothers who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, W.T. Todd, Sr. Louise was the...

George  "Buddy" Spearman,  Jr.

George "Buddy" Spearman, Jr.

Apr 16, 2012

George "Buddy" Spearman, Jr., age 81, of Wallace left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, April 16, 2012 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 1, 1930 in Bladen County, and was the son of the late George Spearman and Lola Horrell Spearman Brinkley. He was also predeceased by his son, Andy...

Christine  Morgan Rivenbark

Christine Morgan Rivenbark

Apr 16, 2012

Christine Morgan Rivenbark, 87, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born June 27, 1924 in Transylvania County, the daughter of the late Vando Caleb and Vera Sloan Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Rivenbark; sisters, Ellen Campbell...

Jo Ann Gainey Rackley

Jo Ann Gainey Rackley

Apr 14, 2012

Jo Ann Gainey Rackley, 71, of Watha passed from her earthly life on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1940 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Malcolm E. Gainey, Sr. and Lillian Brogan Gainey. Jo Ann is survived by her husband of 42 years, Lewis Heber Rackley; son, William...

Patricia "Pat" Watkins Futrell

Patricia "Pat" Watkins Futrell

Apr 10, 2012

Patricia "Pat" Watkins Futrell, age 58, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Monday, April 10, 2012 at new Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1953 in Rose Hill, the daughter of the late Robert Allen and Nina Brown Watkins Ritner. Also lovingly remembered are her brothers, Edwin Bradley and Robert...

Rosalie Marie Inchierchiro Frank

Rosalie Marie Inchierchiro Frank

Apr 9, 2012

Rosalie Marie Frank, age 70, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, April 9, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 25, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to Angelo J. and Maria Ameruso Inchierchiro who preceded Rosalie in death. Rosalie is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years...