Obituaries

Wallace Jamesp  Sr

Wallace Jamesp Sr

Aug 22, 2010

Wallace James Srp, age 74, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1935 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was the son of the late Wallace L. and Theresa Swanda Srp. Surviving are his devoted wife of 47 years, Florence...

Virginia  Cowan Herring

Virginia Cowan Herring

Aug 17, 2010

Virginia Cowan Herring, age 95, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1915 in Pender County to the late John Tate Cowan, Sr. and Janie Brothers Cowan. Also remembered are her husband, Robert Herring; four sisters and one...

Infant Gabriel Freeman Bordeaux

Infant Gabriel Freeman Bordeaux

Aug 17, 2010

Gabriel Freeman Bordeaux was born August 6, 2010 in Wilmington, North Carolina and was the son of Jason Emile and Shannon Rice Bordeaux of Burgaw; brother of Jaren, his twin and Grace and Jensen, his big sisters; grandson of Linda Rice, Bradley and Barbara Rice and great grandson of Grace Rice, Elaine Bordeaux, Richard and Janice Raymond. Gabriel brought...

Bertie  Murray Wells

Bertie Murray Wells

Aug 15, 2010

Bertie Murray Wells, age 96, of Currie gently passed from this earth to her eternal rest on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Britthaven of North Chase. She was born October 12, 1913 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Sallie Eugenia Bradshaw Murray. Also remembered are her husband, Roman Alvin Wells and son,...

Howard  Mckay Lunsford,  Jr.

Howard Mckay Lunsford, Jr.

Aug 14, 2010

Howard McKay Lunsford, Jr., age 42, of Rocky Point died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was born January 28, 1968 in Pender County and was the son of Howard McKay Lunsford, Sr. and Brenda Faye Jenkins Lunsford of Rocky Point He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Geneva and Gurley Lunsford and Emmitt...

David  Harris Dickens

David Harris Dickens

Aug 13, 2010

David Harris Dickens, 62, of Alexandria, Virginia and formerly of Atkinson died unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2010 at his and Joyce's beloved mountain retreat in Lansing, NC. He was born December 13, 1947 in Wilmington, the son of the late Morris Lee Dickens and Lucille Peterson Dickens. Also remembered are his brothers, Gary and Larry Dickens. David is...

James  Elmo Bond

James Elmo Bond

Aug 10, 2010

James Elmo Bond, age 68, of Surf City and formerly of Rose Hill died Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Woodbury Wellness Center. Born December 11, 1941 in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Reverend Raymond Bruce and Lyda Mae McCoy Bond. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Tamela Bond Williams; brothers, Raymond Bond, Clifton Bond...

Margaret Evans Trawick York

Margaret Evans Trawick York

Aug 6, 2010

Margaret Evans Trawick York, 93, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, August 6, 2010 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born October 27, 1916 in Marianna, Florida, the daughter of Charles Herbert and Stella Key Evans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Foster Trawick in 1968 and later married Norman Monroe York, who...

Vernon  Edworth Brown

Vernon Edworth Brown

Aug 4, 2010

Vernon Edworth Brown, age 78, of Burgaw peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Davis Health Care. He was born October 26, 1931 in Willard, the son of the late Foster James and Gertrude Piner Brown. Also remembered are his infant son, Christopher Robin Brown; granddaughter, Rosanna Grace Brown; brother, Norman Brown and sister, Christine Brown. Surviving are...

Joseph Thomas \"Tommy\" Edmondson

Joseph Thomas \"Tommy\" Edmondson

Aug 3, 2010

Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Edmondson, age 62, of Four Oaks died Monday, August 2, 2010 at SECU Hospice House of Smithfield. Born September 1, 1947 in Tarboro, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Edmondson and Grace Rivenbark Edmondson Hollins. He was predeceased by his wife, Winifred Florence Edmonson and brother, Berry Lewis. Surviving are his daughter, Suzie...

Flora  Johnson Dawson

Flora Johnson Dawson

Aug 2, 2010

Flora Johnson Dawson went to be with her Lord on August 2, 2010 at the age of 82 in Atkinson, North Carolina. Flora was born in Delco, NC on October 4, 1927 to Paul M. Johnson, Sr. and Lucy Council Johnson. Wilmington was near to her heart as it was her hometown where she grew up, graduated from New...

Darin Ramsey

Darin Ramsey

Aug 1, 2010

Darin Ramsey, age 44, of Pender County died unexpectedly Sunday evening, August 1, 2010 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born August 13, 1965 in Pender County. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving family; his parents, Robert L. and Eula Woodcock Ramsey; son, Matthew Darin Ramsey; special friend and companion, Elisa Barnette; sister-in-law, Sandra Rivenbark Ramsey;...

Pete Zawacki

Pete Zawacki

Aug 1, 2010

Pete Zawacki, age 79, of Rocky Point passed peacefully away on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 22, 1931 in St. Helena and was the son of the late John and Julia Zacharko Zawacki. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Tammy  Donaldson White

Tammy Donaldson White

Jul 31, 2010

Tammy Donaldson White, 41, of Burgaw and Hampstead passed gently from her earthly life to God's care in her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center. She was born August 18, 1968 in Onslow County and was the daughter of the late Jimmy Wayne Donaldson and Geraldine Harris Donaldson. Also remembered is...

Karen  Gaye Herring

Karen Gaye Herring

Jul 30, 2010

Willard: Karen Gaye Herring, 58, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed from her earthly life to her eternal Heavenly home on Friday, July 30, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1952 in Cherry Point to the late Denzel W. and Arah Pearl Stephenson Adams. Gaye is survived by her loving husband of 38...

Infant Katie Marie Holloway

Infant Katie Marie Holloway

Jul 30, 2010

On the wings of an angel Katie Marie Holloway, age 7 months, flew to her Heavenly home on Friday, July 30, 2010. She is now singing, playing and running around Heaven enjoying the beautiful flowers and all the great things that God has prepared for her. No worries, no cares and no sickness-just complete happiness and peace. Born December...

Annie  Crutchfield Williams

Annie Crutchfield Williams

Jul 30, 2010

Annie Crutchfield Williams, age 90, of Rocky Point passed peacefully to her eternal rest on Friday, July 30, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born October 1, 1919 in Greensboro, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Florence Hill Crutchfield. Annie is survived by her children, Linda Pickett (Earl) of Rocky Point who Annie lived with...

Alene  Ward Williamson

Alene Ward Williamson

Jul 25, 2010

Alene Ward Williamson, age 83, of Mt. Holly and formerly of Wilmington passed from her earthly life to eternal grace on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born June 19, 1927 in Tabor City and was the daughter of the late Lesie and Lula Coleman Ward. Also remembered are her beloved husband, Jack...

Earnest Raymond \"Ray\" Wood,  Sr.

Earnest Raymond \"Ray\" Wood, Sr.

Jul 20, 2010

Rocky Point: Earnest Raymond "Ray" Wood, Sr., 84, beloved husband and father passed away from this life into eternal rest Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at his residence. He was dearly loved and will be missed so much. Earnest had a wonderful sense of humor, joking with the nurses when he was in the hospital. He was born September 3,...

Essel \"Junior\" Bryant Gurganious

Essel \"Junior\" Bryant Gurganious

Jul 11, 2010

Essel Bryant "Junior" Gurganious, age 63, of Leland and formerly of Pender County died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1946 in Pender County and was the son of the late Essel Bryant and Daisy Bell Pickett Gurganious. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Alton Gurganious and...