Obituaries

Audrey Elizabeth Benton Andrews

Audrey Elizabeth Benton Andrews

Oct 7, 2009

Audrey Elizabeth Benton Andrews, age 85, of Willard finished this earthly journey and joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her husband, Morris on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. She was born May 3, 1924 in Brunswick County; the daughter of the late James Franklin and Madge Benton. She was predeceased by her husband, Morris Henry Andrews, Sr. and...

Larry  Calvin Cavanaugh

Larry Calvin Cavanaugh

Oct 3, 2009

Larry Calvin Cavanaugh, 72, of Wallace and formerly of Wilmington died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Duplin General Hospital. He was born April 4, 1937 in Pender County, the son of the late John W. and Alma Estelle Rivenbark Cavenaugh. He was predeceased by sisters, Ruth Harris and Sadie Jordan; brothers, Felton Cavenaugh and Lawrence "Sambo" Cavenaugh and niece,...

Robert  Spencer Blake

Robert Spencer Blake

Sep 29, 2009

Robert "Bob" Spencer Blake, age 77, of Burgaw died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was born September 3, 1932 in Wilmington, the son of the late Spencer Wright Blake and Thelma Ezzell Blake. He was also preceded in death by sister, Jean Blake Powell; brother, Ronald Blake and brother-in-law, Marvin Robinson....

Sylvia  Davis Lee

Sylvia Davis Lee

Sep 29, 2009

Sylvia Davis Lee, age 71, of Burgaw and formerly of Keysville, Virginia died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born September 2, 1938 in Duplin County, the daughter of June Brown Davis of Burgaw and the late Woodrow Wilson Davis. She was also preceded in death by her daughter,...

Ruth  Ellen Robinson

Ruth Ellen Robinson

Sep 25, 2009

Ruth Ellen Robinson, age 88, of Burgaw and formerly of Maysville went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 25, 2009 as she was surround by loving family and her devoted Huntington Health Care family. She was born September 29, 1920 in Erwin and was the daughter of the late Elisha T. and Janie Keeter Todd. In 1949...

Gary  Walton Foy

Gary Walton Foy

Sep 24, 2009

Gary Walton Foy, 58. of Wallace, died Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. Gary was born July 16, 1951 in Wilmington, the son of late Benny Brinson Foy and Virginia Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Earl Byrd; brother, Benny Ray Foy; and grandfather, George Benton. He is survived by...

John  Peter Henchenski

John Peter Henchenski

Sep 23, 2009

John Peter Henchenski, age 78, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born November 19, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late Peter John and Angela Nowicki Henchenski. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Schmidt and Joan Tardibuono and brother, Richard Henchenski. Surviving are his loving...

Janet  Faye Sanders

Janet Faye Sanders

Sep 22, 2009

Janet Faye Sanders, age 72, of Hampstead died Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born January 8, 1937 in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late Jacob A. and Hazel Gaynell Futch Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Allen Ray Sanders, Sr. Surviving are her brothers, John...

Henry  Thomas Fischer,  Jr.

Henry Thomas Fischer, Jr.

Sep 21, 2009

Henry Thomas Fischer, Jr., age 93, of Atkinson died Monday, September 21, 2009 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born April 4, 1916 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Henry Thomas and Gertrude Pullman Fischer. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Susan Phipps and Joy Fischer; and one grandson. Surviving are his wife of seventy-five...

Geneva  King Bolick

Geneva King Bolick

Sep 19, 2009

Geneva King Bolick, age 84, of Burgaw died peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Rex Hospital Hospice surrounded by loving family. She was born September 3, 1925 in Brunswick County, the daughter of the late Elbert Hill King and Barbara Lee Farrior King. She was also predeceased by her husband, Paul Spencer Bolick; grandson, Spencer Bolick; and sister,...

Anna  M. Johnson

Anna M. Johnson

Sep 18, 2009

Anna Williams Matthews Johnson, age 95, of Rose Hill, North Carolina died Friday, September 18, 2009 at Brian Center of Wallace. Mrs. Johnson was born April 15, 1914 in Rose Hill and was the daughter of the late Loula Parker Matthews and Willie James Matthews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Ray Johnson, three sisters, Ruby...

Hilda  Rivenbark Southerland

Hilda Rivenbark Southerland

Sep 17, 2009

Hilda Rivenbark Southerland, age 66, of Willard died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1943 in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Herman Jackson and Thenia Ervil Jackson Rivenbark. She was also predeceased by her son, Donald Wayne Southerland and daughter, Angela Southerland. Surviving are her loving husband...

David  Isaiah Briceno

David Isaiah Briceno

Sep 15, 2009

David Isaiah Briceno David Isaiah Briceno was born Tuesday, September 15, 2009 and on the wings of an angel flew to heaven the very same evening. Isaiah is the beloved infant son of Kelly D. Casteen and David Briceno Moya; adored brother of Katelyn, Selena and Antonio; cherished grandson of Janice and Alan Kelly, and Emelia Moya; dear great...

Steven  Dale Yopp

Steven Dale Yopp

Sep 15, 2009

Steven Dale Yopp, age 47, of Burgaw died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born August 8, 1962 in New Hanover County, the son of the late Allen and Janice Yopp. Surviving are his fiancee, June Yates; his sons, James Yopp of Castle Hayne and Justin Yopp (Samantha Christie)...

Terry  Randolph Piner

Terry Randolph Piner

Sep 13, 2009

Terry Randolph Piner, age 62 of Willard died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1947 in Pender County and was the son of Martha Piner Rivenbark of Wallace. He was predeceased by his sister, Julia Marie Wurtz. Terry served his country honorably in the US Navy. He was an automobile salesman for many...

Infant Jayda Simone Terry

Infant Jayda Simone Terry

Sep 7, 2009

On wings of an angel on Monday, September 7, 2009, Jayda Simone Terry flew to her Heavenly home. She is now singing, playing and running around the Heavenly gardens. No worry, no cares - just completely happy and at peace. Jayda is the beloved infant daughter of Jonathan Steven and April Dawn Terry of Wilmington; sister of Gage Rushing...

David  Carl Murray

David Carl Murray

Sep 5, 2009

David Carl Murray, age 66, died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Duplin General Hospital. He was born March 26, 1943 in Pender County and was the son of the late Odell and Lucille Clark Murray. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Bruce Jan White and sister, Melba Jean Shivar. Surviving are his daughter, Araetta Lee Murray...

Bridget  Eileen Whitfield

Bridget Eileen Whitfield

Aug 31, 2009

Bridget Eileen Whitfield, age 41, of Burgaw died Monday, August 31, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1967 in Elizabeth City and grew up, attending grade school in Havelock. She graduated from Greenville Rose High School in Greenville. Bridget leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, the light of her life, Hannah McKinley...

Allen  Ray Horrell

Allen Ray Horrell

Aug 30, 2009

Allen Ray Horrell, age 66, of Kelly died Sunday, August 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1943 in Bladen County and was the son of the late John Allen Horrell and Fannie Taylor Horrell. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jannie Horrell Webber and Ileene Horrell. Surviving are his daughter, Margaret Horrell...

Harry  Eugene Jordan

Harry Eugene Jordan

Aug 24, 2009

Harry Eugene Jordan, age 95, of Burgaw passed away peacefully Monday, August 24, 2009 at his home. He was born June 20, 1914 in Pender County, the oldest son of George Fred and Maybelle Batson Jordan. He is also preceded in death by granddaughter, Pamela Meadows Ramsey; son-in-law, Lewis R. Meadows; sister, Olivia J. Lyon and brother, George J....