Obituaries

Lee  Huffman Nicholson

Lee Huffman Nicholson

Feb 23, 2011

Lee Huffman Nicholson, age 81, of Wallace died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Milford & Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. He was born February 18, 1930 in Lincolnton, NC and was the son of the late Roy Stephen and Ethel Macy Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson served his country honorably in the United State Army during the Korean Conflict....

David  Porter Futch

David Porter Futch

Feb 21, 2011

David Porter Futch, age 65, of Rocky Point died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2011 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1945 in Wilmington, the son of the late Archie Clarence and Cora Lee Morgan Futch. Porter was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Goldston. Porter is survived by his loving family; his wife of...

Ronald  Rembert Foley

Ronald Rembert Foley

Feb 21, 2011

Ronald Rembert Foley, age 75, of Wallace passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Duplin General Hospital. Born December 5, 1935 in Robeson County, Ronald was the son of the late Rembert Lee and Tolla Cox Foley. He is predeceased by his son, Gary Foley; grandson, Kevin Sikes and sisters, Blondell...

Charles  Floyd Woodcock

Charles Floyd Woodcock

Feb 18, 2011

Charles Floyd Woodcock, 77, of Rocky Point died Friday, February 18, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1933 in Pender County, the son of the late Joseph Floyd and Thelma Merritt Woodcock. He was predeceased by a son, Charles Dale Woodcock. Surviving are his daughter, Charlene McPherson (John) of Elizabeth City; son, Max...

Roma Lee Squires Kelly

Roma Lee Squires Kelly

Feb 16, 2011

Roma Lee Kelly, 77, retired medical lab technician and professional photographer died at her home Wednesday, February 16, 2011 after an extended illness. She was the youngest of four daughters born October 29, 1933 in Bladen county to Zannie Louis Squires and Fannie Mae Brown Squires. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Kelly; and sister,...

Sharon \"Sherry\" Meeks Hawes

Sharon \"Sherry\" Meeks Hawes

Feb 15, 2011

Sharon "Sherry" Meeks Hawes of Rocky Point went to join the angels in heaven on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1948 in Pender County to Carl and Gladys Meeks. She is predeceased by her sister, Ethel Meeks Moore and her parents. Sherry leaves behind to cherish...

Morris \"Marcie\" Grey Tucker

Morris \"Marcie\" Grey Tucker

Feb 13, 2011

Morris "Marcie" Grey Tucker, age 78, of Clinton left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, February 13, 2011 from Sampson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 15, 1932 in Harnett County and was the daughter of the late Artemus and Mary Overby Williams. She was predeceased by her sister, Lois Pearman and brothers, Billy Williams,...

Bernice  Dail Henderson

Bernice Dail Henderson

Feb 7, 2011

Bernice Dail Henderson, age 92, of Franklinville and formerly of Pin Hook died Monday, February 7, 2011 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. She was born January 18, 1919 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Sinie Dail Casteen. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Elbert Henderson; son, Allen Henderson; daughter, Janice Cotner; grandson,...

Edward  Bennette Woods

Edward Bennette Woods

Feb 6, 2011

Edward B. Woods, age 71, of Burgaw died Sunday, February 06, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born January 30, 1940 in Shelby, the son of the late Arthur Woodrow and Madeline Woods. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Woods. Edward is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Peggy J. Woods; son, Randy...

Elda Anita Cheney Hearn

Elda Anita Cheney Hearn

Feb 6, 2011

Elda Anita Cheney Hearn, 90, of Hampstead, NC and formerly of Charlotte, MI died peacefully Sunday, February 06, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Written by Elda, I was born March 2, 1920 in the Fowlerville Michigan area on a large family farm, the daughter of LaVern Eugene and Eliza Quackenbush. It was in a...

Larissa  Wells Messer

Larissa Wells Messer

Feb 6, 2011

Larissa Wells Messer, age 40, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born July 13, 1970 in Wilmington to Pearlene Wells of Burgaw and the late Leonard Wells. Surviving in addition to her mother are her devoted husband, James "Flip"...

Janie Bowen Marshburn Pridgen

Janie Bowen Marshburn Pridgen

Feb 5, 2011

Wallace - Janie Bowen Marshburn Pridgen passed peacefully in her sleep in the morning of February 5, 2011. She was born December 29, 1923, the daughter of the late Lee and Mary Alice Henderson Bowen of Burgaw, the sixth of eight children. In 1951 she married Freeman Jefferson Marshburn (now deceased) and moved to Harrells. Some years after his...

Gladys  Richardson Sewell

Gladys Richardson Sewell

Jan 30, 2011

Gladys Richardson Sewell, age 75, of Currie died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1935 in Aynor, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie Powers Richardson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Curtis Sewell; sisters, Louise Dixon and Minnie Edwards and...

Joan Bryan

Joan Bryan

Jan 28, 2011

Joan Bryan, age 67, of Wallace died Friday, January 28, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born July 20, 1943 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Carl B. and Viola Norris Bryan. Joan is survived by her devoted brothers, Vic Bryan and wife, Shirley of Maysville, Allen Bryan and wife,...

William \"Bill\" Claude Short

William \"Bill\" Claude Short

Jan 26, 2011

William "Bill" Claude Short, age 45, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 as a result of an auto accident in Rose Hill. Bill was born March 1, 1965 in Duplin County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Walter Douglas and Ruth Terrell Short. Surviving are his brother, Wally Short and wife, Tweetie of Rose Hill; sisters, Cathy...

Reverend Joseph Graham Morrison

Reverend Joseph Graham Morrison

Jan 26, 2011

The Reverend Joseph Graham Morrison III, age 99, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at his home, The Woods at Holly Tree in Wilmington, NC. He was born October 24, 1911 in Shelby, NC to the late Joseph Graham Morrison Jr. and Pearl Gardner Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Radm Donald Perry Hall

Radm Donald Perry Hall

Jan 25, 2011

RADM Donald Perry Hall (US Navy, Ret.) RADM Donald P. Hall, USN (Ret.) of Burgaw passed away peacefully at home on 25 January 2011 in the company of his family and friends. RADM Hall was born on 06 December 1927 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The son of a career Army and Air Force officer, he graduated from Jordan Vocational High...

Garry  Lee Strayer

Garry Lee Strayer

Jan 23, 2011

Garry Lee Strayer, age 53, of Burgaw left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born October 24, 1957 in New Hanover County and was the son of the late William Strayer and Hilda Lee Leary Strayer Boudreaux. He was predeceased by his brothers,...

Patricia \"Pat\" Gail Coleman

Patricia \"Pat\" Gail Coleman

Jan 22, 2011

Patricia "Pat" Gail Coleman, 64, of Hampstead passed from her earthly life to her Heavenly home on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Doraville, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Richard and Pansy Walters. She was a member of Blakes Chapel Advent Christian Church. Surviving is her beloved family,...

Ernestine Lee

Ernestine Lee

Jan 20, 2011

Ernestine Lee, age 95, of Burgaw passed gently from this earth to her eternal rest January 20, 2011 at Milford & Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center with family at her side. She was born February 14, 1915 in Harnett County, one of seven children of Nathan Young Lee and Estus Eldridge Lee. She was also preceded in death by...