Obituaries

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....

Mattie  Lou Bailey

Mattie Lou Bailey

Aug 22, 2009

Mattie Lou Douglas Bailey, age 93, of Wilmington died peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1916 in Pink Hill and was the daughter of the late Walter Douglas and Lillie Giddeons Douglas Bornman. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Bozievich. Surviving are her devoted and...

Diane  Elizabeth Koen

Diane Elizabeth Koen

Aug 22, 2009

Diane Elizabeth Koen, age 52, of Burgaw died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born December 4, 1956 in Baltimore, Md. and was the daughter of Robert and Ruth Hoffman Dors of Sykesville, Md. Surviving in addition to her parents are her devoted husband of 35 years, Johnny M. Koen, Jr. of the home; daughter,...

Viola  Norris Bryan

Viola Norris Bryan

Aug 19, 2009

Viola Norris Bryan, age 89, of Wallace died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bryan was born July 28, 1920 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Ed and Janie Rivenbark Norris. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl B. Bryan and her only sister, Radie Manning. Surviving are her devoted...

Ernest  C. Gott

Ernest C. Gott

Aug 15, 2009

Ernest C. Gott, age 88, of Watha went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born in Poca, West Virginia, the son of the late Andrew J. and Izora Bailey Gott. He grew up, raised his family and spent many years in St. Albans, West Virginia. Mr. Gott proudly...

Kathleen  Linda Walker

Kathleen Linda Walker

Aug 13, 2009

Kathleen Linda Walker, age 54, of Johns Island, SC and formerly of Atkinson, wife of David Lee Walker, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her home. Memorial service will be held in South Carolina. Burial of cremated remains will be in Woodcock Cemetery, Atkinson, at a later date. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Margie  Arlene Strawderman

Margie Arlene Strawderman

Aug 12, 2009

Margie Arlene Strawderman, age 87, of Burgaw died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born November 18, 1921 in Clinchco, VA and was the daughter of the late Betsy and James Rudder. She was also predeceased by her husband, Jacob Samuel Strawderman. Funeral service will be at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, Virginia and burial...