Obituaries

Glenn  Mcallen Sholar

Glenn Mcallen Sholar

Sep 30, 2011

Glenn McAllen Sholar, age 68, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest Friday, September 30, 2011 at his residence. Born June 8, 1943 in Duplin County, Glenn was the son of the late Denver Glenn and Mattie Elma Padgett Sholar. He was also predeceased by his brother, Lennis Earl Sholar and grandchildren, Daniel Glenn and Alicia...

Pearl Elizabeth \"Libby\" Raynor

Pearl Elizabeth \"Libby\" Raynor

Sep 20, 2011

Libby Raynor, 74, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington. She was born March 19, 1937 in Wilmington to William Woodrow "Woody" and Pearl Hogan Sanderlin. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ray Raynor;...

Mary Williams Ward Shanor

Mary Williams Ward Shanor

Sep 19, 2011

Mary Shanor, who led an exuberant life as a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a residential real estate agent in Gainesville, Florida for many years, died peacefully at Shands Hospital on Monday, September 19, 2011. Coldwell Banker M. M. Parrish, where she spent much of her career, said Mary was perhaps the most successful salesperson in the Gainesville...

Veronica \"Ronnie\" Sherman Wilson

Veronica \"Ronnie\" Sherman Wilson

Sep 18, 2011

Veronica \"Ronnie\" Sherman Wilson, of San Antonio, Texas, and Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011, in Dallas, Texas where she had hoped to begin treatment for Cholangiocarcinoma, commonly referred to as Bile Duct Cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wilson of Rocky Point; her sons, Clay Wilson and Scot Wilson and his wife,...

Sandra Kay Mercer Sanders

Sandra Kay Mercer Sanders

Sep 18, 2011

Sandra Kay Mercer Sanders, age 64, of Watha died Sunday, September 18, 2011 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1947 in West Virginia and was the daughter of the late John Henry and Carrie Fuller Mercer. She was also predeceased by her husband, Paul Sanders and brother, David Mercer. Surviving is her loving daughter, Tammy Howard and...

Esten \"Jonnie\" Johnson Gillis

Esten \"Jonnie\" Johnson Gillis

Sep 14, 2011

Esten "Jonnie" Johnson Gillis, age 88, of Shallotte left this life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Autumn Care of Shallotte. Born on June 20, 1923 in Duplin County, she was the daughter of the late John Perry and Alice Rouse Johnson. She was also predeceased by her husband, William A. Gillis; sister, Grace J....

Lorace  James Rooks

Lorace James Rooks

Sep 13, 2011

Lorace James Rooks, 85, of Rocky Point passed peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 13, 2011 at his home. He was born September 5, 1926 in Pender County, the son of the late Arthur and Estelle Rooks. Lorace is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pearl Chadwick Rooks; daughters, Portia Ann Muse (Larry) of Burgaw and Victoria Jean Oakes...

Donald  Eugene Hollis

Donald Eugene Hollis

Sep 13, 2011

Donald Eugene Hollis, 75, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at his home with family by his side. He was born January 16, 1936 in Wilmington, the son of the late William John Hollis, Sr. and Anne Smith Hollis. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 37 years,...

Margie  Parrish Pullen

Margie Parrish Pullen

Sep 10, 2011

Margie Parrish Pullen of Hampstead, NC passed from this earth to join our Heavenly Father on September 10, 2011. She was born November 19, 1944 in Rocky Mount, the daughter of the late Walter Bennett Parrish and Margaret Boyd Parrish. She was the beloved wife of Edwin L. Pullen; mother of E. Parrish Pullen and Martie Pullen Nunez; and...

Paul  Ray Guyton

Paul Ray Guyton

Sep 9, 2011

Paul Ray Guyton, 70, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, September 9, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born February 4, 1941 in Pender County, the youngest child of the late James Woodbury and Katie White Guyton. Paul is survived by his...

Janice \"Jan\" Lorraine Sullivan

Janice \"Jan\" Lorraine Sullivan

Sep 8, 2011

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our beloved Janice Lorraine Sullivan of Rocky Point, North Carolina who passed from this world on Sept 8, 2011. She was the cherished wife of John Patrick Sullivan, loving mother of Nissa Hinks (Scott) of Round Lake Park, Illinois, Kara Sturdevant (Noah) of Temecula, California, Eric Petersen of Illinois, Bridget Danford...

Virginia Dare Gore Russ

Virginia Dare Gore Russ

Sep 2, 2011

Burgaw: Virginia Dare Gore Russ, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Davis Healthcare Center. She was born June 24, 1925 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Samuel Pinkney and Stella Holden Gore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cameron Morrison...

Mary Nell Russ English

Mary Nell Russ English

Aug 26, 2011

Mary Nell Russ English, age 64, of Ivanhoe passed from her earthly life to her Heavenly home on Friday, August 26, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 19, 1947 in Ivanhoe, the daughter of the late George Thomas and Nelva Barnhill Russ. Also loving remembered is her brother, Brantley Russ...

James \"Jimmy\" Rhett Riley

James \"Jimmy\" Rhett Riley

Aug 25, 2011

James "Jimmy" Rhett Riley, age 71, of Rocky Point died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born September 20, 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was the son of Jacob Rhett Riley and Bessie Brice Riley Weaver. Jimmy is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Marie Saunders Riley and step-daughter, Angela Hinson...

Roger  Felix King

Roger Felix King

Aug 22, 2011

Roger Felix King, age 51, of Burgaw died unexpectedly Monday, August 22, 2011 in Sampson County. He was born November 30, 1959 in Burgaw to Radie Wheeler King of Watha and the late Junior Roger King. Also remembered are his wife Sandra "Sandy" Rivenbark King and his brother, Murrell King, who preceded Felix in death. In addition to his...

Annie  Highsmith Carlton

Annie Highsmith Carlton

Aug 19, 2011

Annie Highsmith Carlton, 82, of Rocky Point gently passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1929 in Pender County to the late Emmett Charles and Effie Page Highsmith. Annie is survived by her devoted family; her sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Debbie Carlton and Steve and Doris Carlton...

Marie  Mobley Davis

Marie Mobley Davis

Aug 15, 2011

Marie Mobley Davis, age 83, of Cary and formerly of Greenville and Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Cary Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cary. She was born March 16, 1928 and was the daughter of the late William Archie and Lula Edmondson Mobley. Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Dr. John...

Robert \"Rob\" Quentin Edens

Robert \"Rob\" Quentin Edens

Aug 14, 2011

Robert \"Rob\" Quentin Edens, age 33, of Rocky Point left his earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Born on May 7, 1978 in Kanawah County, West Virginia, Rob was the son of Vernon Lee Edens and his wife, Jeanette of Charleston, West Virginia and the late Susan Bullock Edens. In addition to his father,...

Ellen  Ruth Brady

Ellen Ruth Brady

Aug 14, 2011

Ellen Ruth Brady, age 63, of Loris, South Carolina died Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Brunswick County. She was born October 14, 1947 in Passaic County, New Jersey. Surviving are her daughters, Kristin Bailey (Jim) of Millville, NJ, Lindsay DeFilippo (C.J.) of Milltown, NJ and Whitney Lawrence (Daniel) of West Millford, NJ; granddaughter, Nina Marie Bailey; brother, Anthony Raia...

Marcelina  Sanchez Tadeo

Marcelina Sanchez Tadeo

Aug 4, 2011

Marcelina Sanchez Tadeo, age 87, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, August 04, 2011. She was born April 24, 1924 in Veracruz, Mexico and was the daughter of the late Donaciano Sanchez and Sofia Aleman Bonilla. Marcelina is survived by her loving family: her son, Juan Tadeo and wife, Saluv of Wallace;...