Obituaries

Jodi  Eakins Tynch

Jodi Eakins Tynch

Feb 3, 2009

On the wings of an angel Jodi Eakins Tynch, age 35, of Watha went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was born June 30, 1973 in Burgaw and was the daughter of Larry and Joyce R. Eakins of Watha. In addition to her parents Jodi is survived by her husband of 10...

Joseph "Joe" Allen Butler

Joseph "Joe" Allen Butler

Feb 2, 2009

Joseph "Joe" Allen Butler, age 44, of Rocky Point died Monday, February 2, 2009 at his home. He was born September 22, 1964 in Wilmington and was the son of Alton R. "Rusty" and Patricia Ward Butler of Atkinson. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 24 years, Melinda Corbett Butler of the home;...

James  Dearl Brinson

James Dearl Brinson

Jan 27, 2009

James Dearl Brinson, age 75, of Wallace died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1933 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Hallie Thomas and Effie Mae Brown Brinson. He was also predeceased by his wife of thirty-nine years, Penny McNeil Brinson; his step-mother, Betty Barwick Brinson; brother, Earl Brinson...

Donald \"Don\" Ray Davis

Donald \"Don\" Ray Davis

Jan 26, 2009

Donald "Don" Ray Davis, age 49, of Burgaw died Monday, January 26, 2009 at his home. He was born May 27, 1959 in Wilmington and was the son of the late Margaret Louise Smith Davis. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Lynn Gibson Davis of the home; son, Donald "Donnie" Ray Davis, Jr. and his wife, Tanya, of...

Tiffine Whaley

Tiffine Whaley

Jan 23, 2009

Tiffine Hardison Whaley, age 83, of Willard entered into her eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was born August 31, 1925 in Lenoir County, the daughter of the late Leslie and Mamie Taylor Hardison. She was also predeceased by her husband, James Edward \"Elwood\" Whaley, Sr.; infant son and a granddaughter. Surviving are her sons, Vincent Craig...

Robert \"Bobby\" Allen Watkins,  Jr.

Robert \"Bobby\" Allen Watkins, Jr.

Jan 13, 2009

Robert "Bobby" Allen Watkins, Jr., age 49, of Wallace died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in Henderson, Nevada. He was born July 30, 1959 in Wilmington and was the son of the late Robert Allen Watkins, Sr. and Nina Watkins Ritner. Surviving are his son, Robert Allen Watkins, III of Henderson, Nevada; daughters, Joann Watkins and Tina Marie Watkins...

Refo  Lanier Bradshaw

Refo Lanier Bradshaw

Jan 9, 2009

Refo Lanier Bradshaw, age 85, of Willard died Friday, January 9, 2009 at Veteran's Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born March 29, 1923 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Jesse Eugene and Ommie Jane Evans Bradshaw. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph Bradshaw, H.T. Bradshaw and Jesse John "J.J." Bradshaw and sister, Dorothy Bradshaw....

Larry  Melton Richardson,  Sr.

Larry Melton Richardson, Sr.

Jan 9, 2009

Larry Melton Richardson, Sr., age 63, of Shallotte and formerly of Burgaw died Friday, January 9, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1945 in Pender County and was the son of Doris Casteen Richardson of Wilmington and the late John Thomas Richardson. He was predeceased by his sisters, Judith Marie Rogers and Eva Kathleen Outlaw. Mr....

Evelyn  Louise Smith

Evelyn Louise Smith

Jan 8, 2009

Evelyn Louise Smith, age 81, was born February 22, 1927 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Surviving are her daughter, Teresa Ann Smith of Burgaw; grandchildren, Amanda Smith and John Michael Smith and great grandchildren, Roger L Parrish III and Sophia Lawson. Evelyn loved her family dearly and always took care of them. She will be remembered for her beautiful...

Jefferson \"Jeff\" Ray Conrad

Jefferson \"Jeff\" Ray Conrad

Jan 8, 2009

Jefferson "Jeff" Ray Conrad, age 50, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Wallace died unexpectedly Thursday, January 8, 2009, in Orlando. Born June 12, 1958, he was the son of Janet Stallings Conrad of Rocky Point and formerly of Wallace and the late Ordie O. Conrad, Jr.. He was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Marie Murray and Marion Stallings;...

Margaret Inez Edwards Butler

Margaret Inez Edwards Butler

Jan 8, 2009

Margaret Inez Edwards Butler, age 72, of Rocky Point passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Thursday, January 8, 2009 while surrounded by her loving, caring family. She was born September 13, 1936 in Wilmington and was the daughter of the late Warren Edwards and Ruth Simmons Edwards Harker. Surviving are her devoted husband of fifty-six years, Maurice Butler;...

Johnny Whaley

Johnny Whaley

Jan 7, 2009

Johnny Whaley, age 79 of Wallace died Wednesday, January 7, 2009. He was born in Duplin County and was the son of the late David John Whaley, Sr. and Jeneva Wood Whaley. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles Whaley, David John "Buddy" Whaley, Jr., and sister, Louise W. Williams. Mr. Whaley served his country honorably in the US...

Elizabeth  Mcclung Cavenaugh

Elizabeth Mcclung Cavenaugh

Jan 5, 2009

Elizabeth McClung Cavenaugh, age 81, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Brian Center of Wallace. She was born December 23, 1927 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late William and Sally Cavenaugh McClung. She was predeceased by her sister, Lois Maready. "Ms. Lib" as everyone so affectionately called her, was owner and operator of Cavenaugh's Supper...

David  Wayne English

David Wayne English

Jan 3, 2009

David Wayne English, age 54, of Wilmington and formerly of Wallace died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. David was born October 27, 1954 in Pender County and was the son of Norman and Doris Sholar English of Wallace. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Landin Sholar and James David English and his grandmother, Maybell...

Donald \"Whitey\" Grafton Wheeler

Donald \"Whitey\" Grafton Wheeler

Jan 2, 2009

Donald "Whitey" Grafton Wheeler, age 55, of Watha died Friday, January 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 14, 1953 in Pender County and was the son of the late Oscar Forrest Wheeler and Gladys Moore Wheeler Fore. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Dillon Wheeler; step daughters, Jodie Collins and Kamie Boyd, both of Wilmington; granddaughter, Shyann...

Herbert  Patterson Bell,  Jr.

Herbert Patterson Bell, Jr.

Dec 30, 2008

Herbert Patterson Bell, Jr., age 91, of Currie died Tuesday, December 30, 2008. He was born July 25, 1917 in Pender County to Herbert P. Bell, Sr. and Pearl Teague Bell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Ann Johnston Bell; sister, Betty Ann Bell Johnston; and brother, Mack Lloyd Bell. Surviving are his daughters, Melody...

Augustua  Lee Turner

Augustua Lee Turner

Dec 27, 2008

Augustus Lee Turner, age 72 of Shreveport, Louisiana and formerly of Atkinson died Saturday, December 27, 2008 in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was born January 3, 1936 in Atkinson and was the son of the late Lonnie J. and Henrietta Turner. He was also predeceased by his wife, Beverly Jeanne Turner. Surviving are his son, Russell Lee Turner; daughter,...

David  Warren Christiansen

David Warren Christiansen

Dec 23, 2008

David Warren Christiansen, age 49, of Burgaw and formerly of Carolina Beach and Wilmington died Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born August 28, 1959 in Dekalb County, Illinois. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Jean and Frank Curtis of Burgaw; his father, Warren R. Christiansen and his wife, Bernice, of Winchester,...

Mervin  Allen Carter

Mervin Allen Carter

Dec 22, 2008

Mervin Allen Carter, age 76, of Hampstead died Monday, December 22, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1931 in Hampstead and was the son of the late Gideon and Louise Batson Carter. He was also predeceased by his twin great grandchildren, Allan and Brianna Carter; son-in-law, Elvin "Shorty" Padgett; sister, Jewel Alford and...

James  Finley Baker

James Finley Baker

Dec 22, 2008

James Finley Baker, age 17, of Atkinson and formerly of Bristol, Connecticut died Monday, December 22, 2008 in Pender County. He was born April 8, 1991 in Knoxville, Tennessee, grew up in Bristol, Connecticut and two years ago moved to Atkinson. James was in the tenth grade at Pender High School and worked part time at B & B...