Obituaries

The Reverend William "Bill" Howard Grover

The Reverend William "Bill" Howard Grover

Feb 11, 2012

Rev. William "Bill" Howard Grover, age 78, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1933 in Burlington, New Jersey, the son of the late Blanchard and Edna Faulks Grover. Also remembered is his brother, Roger Grover who preceded...

Wilbert  Lee Smith

Wilbert Lee Smith

Feb 9, 2012

Wilbert Lee Smith, age 88, of Wallace, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Brian Center of Wallace. He was born December 23, 1923 in Sampson County, the son of the late LeRoy and Eva Register Smith. He is predeceased by his wife, Anita Joyce Blackburn Smith and son, Danny Smith. Mr. Smith served his country honorably in the US...

Todd  Richard Ogden

Todd Richard Ogden

Feb 9, 2012

Todd Richard Ogden, 46, of Burgaw passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at his home with family by his side. He was born September 15, 1965 in Bethlehem, PA, the son of Larry Richard and Linda Vollman Ogden of Watha. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 24 years, Holly Ogden;...

Myrtle  N. Turner

Myrtle N. Turner

Feb 3, 2012

Myrtle N. Turner, age 82, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal home in Heaven on Friday, February 3, 2012 from the Brian Center of Wallace. She was born June 18, 1929 in New Hanover County and was the daughter of the late Joe Ed Rivenbark and Maxine Rivenbark Russ. She is predeceased by her husband, Parker...

Harry  North Mills

Harry North Mills

Feb 2, 2012

Harry North Mills, 75 years, of Watha passed peacefully on February 2, 2012 at Quinn Hospice Care Center with family by his side. He was born December 3, 1936 in Pender County, the son of the late Ned Leon and Nora Anderson Mills. He was also predeceased by brothers, Ned Leon Mills, Jr., Gene Anderson Mills, Julian Carol Mills,...

Edith  Brown Gattis

Edith Brown Gattis

Feb 1, 2012

Edith Brown Gattis, age 87, passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born November 15, 1924 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Tracy and Mora Carr Brown. Also remembered are her husband of 28 years, William E. Gattis; brother, Eldon Brown and sister,...

Conrad  Arthur Costigan

Conrad Arthur Costigan

Feb 1, 2012

Conrad Arthur Costigan, 78, of Rocky Point died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. He was born February 23, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Philip and Sonia Ekdahl Costigan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Agnes Costigan and his wife of one year, Martha Griffin Costigan; and...

Hulan Anderson

Hulan Anderson

Feb 1, 2012

Hulan Anderson, age 84, of Kelly passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1927 in Canetuck Community of Pender County, the son of the late Julian Faison Anderson and Odell Croom Anderson. Hulan is survived by his loving family, his wife of 63...

Eula Lee Horrell Dyson

Eula Lee Horrell Dyson

Feb 1, 2012

Eula Lee Horrell Dyson, 80 of Lake Creek Community, Ivanhoe, passed gently from her earthly to her heavenly home February 1, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 22, 1931 in the Rowan Community to David James Horrell and Lessie Brown Horrell. Also remembered are sisters, Irene Barnhill, Macie Pierce, and Doris Jones; and brothers, Reuben...

Brodie  Omar Sharpless

Brodie Omar Sharpless

Jan 30, 2012

On January 30, 2012, Brodie Omar Sharpless, born to Yamaneka Brice and Antonio Sharpless enter into the world as a precious baby boy. Brodie won the hearts of his parents and many others and brought joy to all who were awaiting his arrival. He is now playing, singing and enjoying complete happiness and peace with his twin brothers, Anthony...

Stanley Hazzard,  Jr.

Stanley Hazzard, Jr.

Jan 29, 2012

Stanley Hazzard, Jr., 69, of Wilmington left his earthly residence to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2012 after battling a long illness. He was born February 26, 1942 in Chester, PA and was the son of the late Stanley and Minnie Hazzard. Stan served his country proudly and honorably in the US Marine Corps. Surviving to...

Ruth  Brown Futrell

Ruth Brown Futrell

Jan 27, 2012

Emma Ruth Brown Futrell Emma Ruth Brown Futrell, age 66, of Wallace died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. She was born July 1, 1945 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late James Penelope and Myrtle Edith Antwine Brown. She is predeceased by her sons, Charles Futrell and Albert Futrell; sisters, Mary Brown,...

The Reverend Neal Eddins Wingfield

The Reverend Neal Eddins Wingfield

Jan 15, 2012

The Rev. Neal Eddins Wingfield, 68, of Hampstead and formerly of Goldsboro passed peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on October 10, 1943 to Ernest Tyler and Cornelia Eddins Wingfield, who preceded Neal in death. Neal leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 42...

Linda  Simmons Floyd

Linda Simmons Floyd

Jan 14, 2012

Linda Simmons Floyd, age 56, of Wilmington passed gently from her earthly life to her peaceful eternal home on Friday, January 13, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1955 in Scotland County and was the daughter of the late Alquest Simmons, Sr. and Evon Smith Simmons. Linda is survived by her...

Vicente  Santiago Martinez

Vicente Santiago Martinez

Jan 11, 2012

Vicente Santiago Martinez, 47, of St. Helena died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in the community of Independencia in San Juan Mixtepec, Oaxaca in Mexico, the son of Francisco Santiago Reyes and Emiliana Martinez Chaves. Vicente is survived by his loving family; his wife, Virginia Hernandez Santiago; his children,...

Eunice Rae Ennis Newkirk

Eunice Rae Ennis Newkirk

Jan 5, 2012

Eunice Rae Ennis Newkirk, 94, of Willard left this earthly life for her eternal home on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born May 8, 1917 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Ivey Carey and Mary Lou Wells Ennis. She was also predeceased by her husband, Benjamin Alexander Newkirk; sisters,...

Frank  Henderson Bowen,  Sr.

Frank Henderson Bowen, Sr.

Jan 4, 2012

Frank Henderson Bowen, Sr., age 78, of Carolina Beach departed this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Hock Family Pavilion, a Duke Medical Center Hospice Care Center in Durham. He was born September 13, 1933 on Stoney Run Farm in Pender County to A. Lee and Mary Alice Henderson Bowen. Frank was predeceased by his father when he...

James  Erwin Smith

James Erwin Smith

Jan 2, 2012

J. Erwin Smith, 88, of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home with family at his side. Born January 31, 1923 in Sampson County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Celia Elizabeth Waters Smith. He was also predeceased by his brothers, George W. Smith, Foster Smith, Edgar Smith and sister,...

Terri  Lynne Malpass

Terri Lynne Malpass

Dec 28, 2011

Terri Lynne Malpass, age 52, of Burgaw passed peacefully under God's care from her earthly life to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Quinn Hospice Care Center with family by her side. She was born November 3, 1959 in Burgaw, the daughter of her beloved parents, Carolyn Hale Comentale of Burgaw and the late Anthony "Tony"...

Jimmy  "Jabo" James

Jimmy "Jabo" James

Dec 25, 2011

Jimmy "Jabo" James, age 66, of Wallace left his earthy home for his eternal rest on Sunday, December 25, 2011 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born on October 23, 1945, in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Lester and Adell Raynor James. He was also predeceased by his brother, Tommy James. Surviving to cherish his...