Obituaries

Dora  Ludlam Corbett

Dora Ludlam Corbett

May 17, 2011

Dora "Mama Dora" Ludlam Corbett, 84, of Burgaw and formerly of Atkinson passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at her home. Dora was born November 9, 1926 in Horry County, SC to James Nelson and Emily Blanton Ludlam. After completing Campbell College she married Norris Clifton "Ben" Corbett (died in 1989)...

James  \"Jimmy\" Parrish

James \"Jimmy\" Parrish

May 17, 2011

James "Jimmy" Esta Parrish, age 86, of Liberty passed from this life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at his sister's home in Aberdeen. He was born June 4, 1924 in Harnett County and was the son of the late Mack Lewis and Chessie Viola Butts Parrish. He was also predeceased by his devoted wife of...

Edward \"Eddie\" Owen Bloodworth

Edward \"Eddie\" Owen Bloodworth

May 15, 2011

Edward "Eddie" Owen Bloodworth, 44, of Willard passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest at sunrise on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCareCenter surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 5, 1966 in Pender County, the son of the late Elmore Bloodworth, Sr. and Frances Mitchell Bloodworth. Eddie is survived...

Lee  Marino Rosa

Lee Marino Rosa

May 14, 2011

Lee Marino Rosa, age 92, of Wallace passed peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Milford & Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville, North Carolina. He was born January 24, 1919 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and was the son of the late Romeo and Blanche Lollini Rosa. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 67 years, Mary Irene...

Jo Ann Abrams Horrell

Jo Ann Abrams Horrell

May 13, 2011

Jo Ann Abrams Horrell, 64, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthy life to her heavenly eternal rest on the wings of her angel on May 13, 2011 at her home with family by her side. She was born August 6, 1946 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late William Mark and Loetta Ricker Abrams. Lovingly remembered, Jo Ann...

Robert  Herman Wilson

Robert Herman Wilson

May 9, 2011

Robert Herman Wilson, age 79, of Wilmington died Monday, May 9, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 3, 1931 in Pender County, the son of the late Claudie and Eula Gaddy Wilson. Herman is survived by his wife, Janice Carter Wilson; daughter, April Williamson of Wilmington; granddaughter, Savannah Williamson; sister, Jo Ann Kuhn (Bill)...

Wesley Franklin \"Frank\" Johnson

Wesley Franklin \"Frank\" Johnson

May 8, 2011

Wesley Franklin "Frank" Johnson, 75, of Atkinson passed peacefully from this earth to his eternal rest on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at his home. He was born May 12, 1935 in Pender County, the son of the late John Wesley and Ethel Woodcock Johnson. Frank was preceded in death by a sister, Addie Mae Horrell. Frank is survived by...

Martha  Wood Rivenbark

Martha Wood Rivenbark

May 6, 2011

Martha Wood Rivenbark, age 90, left this earthly life to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from Huntington HealthCare. Mrs. Rivenbark was born February 22, 1921 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Walter Winford and Bessie English Wood. She was also predeceased by her devoted husband, Alvin Woodrow Rivenbark; sisters, Estelle Wood, Edith Brice and...

Hubert  Earl Fussell

Hubert Earl Fussell

May 5, 2011

Hubert Earl Fussell, age 68, of Teachey died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1942 in Duplin County and was the son of Pearlie Inez Pelt Powell of Teachey and the late William Hubert Fussell. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Denise Fussell and son, Curtis Fussell. Mr....

Joyce  Winn Mallard

Joyce Winn Mallard

Apr 26, 2011

Joyce Winn Mallard, 78, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born on September 13, 1932 in Wilmington, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late George Copeland Winn, Jr. and Annie Mae Rivenbark Winn. Also remembered is her beloved husband,...

Willanna  Ince Humphreys

Willanna Ince Humphreys

Apr 24, 2011

Willanna Ince Humphreys, age 87, of Wallace, North Carolina died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 10, 1923 in Louisiana, Missouri and was the daughter of the late James N. and Janie Ince. She was also predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Billy Humphreys; their beloved baby son, Billy Dale Humphreys;...

Daniel Joseph \"Ski\" Jezewski

Daniel Joseph \"Ski\" Jezewski

Apr 24, 2011

Daniel Joseph Jezewski, 80, of Rocky Point died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1930 in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Joseph A. and Anna Barczak Jezewski. Daniel is survived by his wife of 52 years, Juanita Jezewski; son, James "Jimmy" Jacobs of Castle Hayne; grandchildren, Nicole...

Peggy  Ann Hunt

Peggy Ann Hunt

Apr 23, 2011

Peggy Ann Hunt, age 73, of Rose Hill died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. Born April 22, 1938 in Duplin County she was the daughter of the late Johnny L. and Eldora Fussell Johnson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Ray Johnson and Jerry Johnson. Mrs. Hunt was a member of Corinth Baptist Church....

Shawn  Michael Newman

Shawn Michael Newman

Apr 20, 2011

Shawn Michael Newman, age 16, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from his residence. He was born June 23, 1994 in Wilmington and was the son of Victoria Newman O'Neal of Wallace and the late Gerald Biggers. He was also predeceased by his great grandmother, Evelyn Hanchey. Surviving in addition...

Kathy  Woodcock Grant

Kathy Woodcock Grant

Apr 15, 2011

Kathy Woodcock Grant, age 61, of Wilmington passed gently in her sleep Friday morning, April 15, 2011 at her home. She was born June 7, 1949 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Andrew Kenneth and Elizabeth Jane Corbett Woodcock. Kathy is survived by her beloved daughter, Amy Woodcock of the home; brother, Kenneth S. Woodcock (Becky); nieces, Allison...

Richard  Peary Mantooth

Richard Peary Mantooth

Apr 13, 2011

Richard Peary Mantooth, age 71, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 14, 1939 in McMinn County, Tennessee, the son of the late Winfrey C. Mantooth and Flora Rogers Mantooth Rockwell. He was preceded in death by...

Helen  Johnson Brown

Helen Johnson Brown

Apr 7, 2011

Helen Johnson Brown, age 86, of Wilmington and formerly of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Pacifica Senior Living in Wilmington where Helen was lovingly cared for. Mrs. Brown was born May 17, 1924 in Bladen County and was the daughter of late George Clayton and Carrie V....

Charles \"Chick\" Edward Ferguson

Charles \"Chick\" Edward Ferguson

Apr 7, 2011

Charles "Chick" Edward Ferguson, age 87, of Burgaw died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1923 in Columbus, Nebraska and was the son of the late William Cyril and Edna Dunbar Ferguson. Two brothers, Dr. William Ferguson and George R. Ferguson preceded Charles in death. Charles and Jean Stiver were...

Delma  Ezzell Johnson

Delma Ezzell Johnson

Apr 6, 2011

Delma Ezzell Johnson, age 70, of Rose Hill died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 4, 1940 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Ezzell. Surviving is her devoted husband of 49 years, Graham Hollis Johnson of the home; her son,...

Thomas \"Tom\" Bordeaux Carr

Thomas \"Tom\" Bordeaux Carr

Apr 4, 2011

Chief Warrant Officer 3, US ARMY, retired Thomas \"Tom\" Bordeaux Carr, 77, of Penderlea, NC passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was the youngest of six children, born on May 14, 1933 in Duplin County to William and Gladys Pickett Carr. He was preceded in death by...