Obituaries

Donnie  "Jack" Reynolds

Donnie "Jack" Reynolds

Dec 20, 2011

Donnie "Jack" Reynolds, age 83, of Wilmington left this earthly life for his eternal home on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born November 21, 1928 in Columbus County; the son of the late Donnie and Arizona Ward Reynolds. He was predeceased by his sister, Lacy Reynolds. Jack was a member of Gloryland Baptist...

Barbara Janice Murray Kelly

Barbara Janice Murray Kelly

Dec 20, 2011

Barbara Janice Murray Kelly, 60, of Penderlea Community went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 after a long battle with many health issues. She was born October 17, 1951 in Pender County, the daughter of Lillian Chadwick Murray of Burgaw and the late Allison Kenneth Murray. Also remembered is her grandson, David Isaiah Briceňo, who...

Mildred "Little Bit" Sholar Rhea

Mildred "Little Bit" Sholar Rhea

Dec 17, 2011

Mildred "Little Bit" Sholar Rhea, age 76, of Wallace died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1935 in Duplin County and was the daughter of George D. and Verline James Sholar. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Emma Jean Sholar and Madeline Conley; brothers, Roger "Red Top" Sholar, George Dunn Sholar, Jr.,...

Christopher  Alan Hester

Christopher Alan Hester

Dec 12, 2011

Christopher Alan Hester, age 49, of Wilmington went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 12 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice after a courageous fight with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Norfolk, Va. on February 4, 1962, he was the son of Grady Hester and the late Helen Morales. Chris was employed with the Progress Energy Nuclear Power...

Ina "B" Harrell Sellers

Ina "B" Harrell Sellers

Dec 11, 2011

Ina "B" Harrell Sellers, 93, of Burgaw passed peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Huntington Health Care. She was born December 9, 1918 in Watha, the daughter of the late Bruce and Ina Southerland Harrell. Also remembered are her beloved husband, Graham Glenn Sellers; brother, Miller Harrell and sister, Myrtle Crumpler. "B" is survived by her son, Glenn...

Carol  O. Holley

Carol O. Holley

Dec 11, 2011

Carol Oxendine Holley, age 74, of Wilmington went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice after an extended illness. She was born April 10, 1937 in Pembroke; the daughter of the late Lonnie H. and Minerva E. Oxendine. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 28 years, Clyde William...

David  Ray Watkins

David Ray Watkins

Dec 10, 2011

David Ray Watkins, 60, of Rocky Point died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1951 in Wilmington, the son of the late Joseph M. and Annie Blanton Watkins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Billy and Jack Watkins. David is survived by his loving family; sisters, Sylvia Head (Robert) of...

Boney Edward "Ed" Wilson,  Jr.

Boney Edward "Ed" Wilson, Jr.

Dec 9, 2011

Boney Edward "Ed" Wilson, Jr., age 84, of Rocky Point and Wrightsville Beach passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, December 9, 2011 at his home with family by his side. He was born January 22, 1927 in Rocky Point, the son of the late Boney Edward Wilson, Sr. and Eloise Wells Wilson. Also remembered are his infant...

Daniel  Thomas Mahn

Daniel Thomas Mahn

Dec 8, 2011

Daniel Thomas Mahn, 81, of Rocky Point and formerly of Castle Hayne died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Liberty Commons in Wilmington. Daniel was born March 21, 1930 in Pender County, the son of the late Vance G. and Annie Griffin Mahn Woodcock. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irene Swinson Mahn; brother, Bill Mahn and...

Robert  Travis Johnson

Robert Travis Johnson

Dec 7, 2011

Robert Travis Johnson, age 72, passed from his earthly home to be with his Lord and his son on, December 7, 2011. Robert was predeceased by his son, Travis Johnson, and his parents Archie and Lillian Johnson. Robert is survived by his wife, Sandra of Bolivia; sons, Robert Garcia and Jeff Johnson; daughter, Beverly Garcia all of Denver, CO;...

Kimberly Ann Baltezegar Scott

Kimberly Ann Baltezegar Scott

Dec 3, 2011

Kimberly Ann Baltezegar Scott, 45, of Castle Hayne passed peacefully from her earthly life to her heavenly home Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born September 4, 1966 in Wilmington, the beloved daughter of Walter Franklin and Frances Hardison Baltezegar of Wilmington. In addition to her parents Kimberly leaves to cherish her...

Gertrude  Theba Clayton

Gertrude Theba Clayton

Dec 2, 2011

Gertrude Theba Clayton, 87, of Watha and formerly of Greensboro passed peaceful from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born May 6, 1924 in Greensboro, the daughter of the late John Flavis and Jessie Busick Hackett. Also remembered is her husband, Ralph Julius Clayton; grandson, Brian Flavis...

Emma  Kay Humbles

Emma Kay Humbles

Nov 29, 2011

Emma Kay Humbles, 56, of Castle Hayne died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at her home. She was born January 9, 1955 in Wilmington, the daughter of Betty Humbles Brown and the late Edward Eugene Humbles, Sr. Kay was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Leon and Emma Rooks and Ray and Esther Humbles. Kay is survived by her...

Michael  Allen Kelly

Michael Allen Kelly

Nov 27, 2011

Michael Allen Kelly, age 28, of Watha died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Pender County as a result of an auto accident. Michael was born October 27, 1983 in Wilmington. He is survived by his loving family; his parents, Janet and David Rich of Watha; brother, Johnathan Kelly of Rocky Point; niece, Julie Kelly and many extended...

Irene  Bowman Pickett

Irene Bowman Pickett

Nov 27, 2011

Irene Bowman Pickett, age 82, of Ivanhoe passed gently from her earthly life to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1929 in Winston-Salem and was the daughter of LeRoy and Lena Bowman. Also remembered are her husband, John David Pickett; daughter, Patricia P. Bass;...

Alton "Bap" Rayburn Yopp

Alton "Bap" Rayburn Yopp

Nov 27, 2011

Alton "Bap" Rayburn Yopp, age 73, of Wilmington left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1938 in New Hanover County; the son of the late John Aarron Yopp, Sr. and Ida Murray Yopp. Surviving are his devoted wife of 49 years, Joanne...

James  William Penley

James William Penley

Nov 23, 2011

James William Penley, age 73, of Swansboro passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family. James was born February 23, 1938 in Alamance County and was the son of the late Clifford Rodrick Penley and Mary Whitley Penley....

Rebecca "Becky" Lynne Waldron

Rebecca "Becky" Lynne Waldron

Nov 22, 2011

Rebecca Lynne Waldron, 56, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1955 in Prince George County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late David Frederick and Nell Browne Waldron. Becky is survived by her sister, Barbara Kelly...

Florence  Laplante Coburn

Florence Laplante Coburn

Nov 22, 2011

Florence Laplante Coburn, 96, of Atkinson passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at her home with her caring family by her side. She was born November 6, 1915 in Canada, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Laplante. Also remembered is her husband, Lyle Alfred Coburn; grandsons, Michael Coburn and Richard Lyle Coburn, Jr. and brother, Arthur...

Edwin  Thomas Pierce

Edwin Thomas Pierce

Nov 20, 2011

Edwin Thomas Pierce, age 68, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1943 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert James and Lillian Futch Pierce. Edwin is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth McGinniss Pierce; step-son, Jeff Everhart...