Obituaries

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...

Carol  Kernodle Faircloth

Carol Kernodle Faircloth

Dec 21, 2008

Carol Kernodle Faircloth, age 54, of Currie died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1954 in Durham and was the daughter of the late Clarence Thomas Kernodle and Josephine Carol Jacobs Kernodle. She was also predeceased by her son, Christopher Paul Faircloth. Surviving are her husband, Nathan Perry Faircloth of the home; children,...

Mary  Frances Hamilton

Mary Frances Hamilton

Dec 21, 2008

Mary Frances Hamilton, 88, of Raleigh and formerly of Atkinson died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Rex Hospital. Mrs. Hamilton was born November 19, 1920 in Lowell, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Whitelaw Phillips. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Harry Marsh Hamilton, Sr. of the home; son,...

Helen  Louise Andrews

Helen Louise Andrews

Dec 18, 2008

Helen Louise Andrews, age 83, of Burgaw died Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born September 1, 1925 in Olcott, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Jefferson Madison Price and Reba Clendenin Price. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law, Neil Cunningham. Surviving are her loving husband of 62 years, Bobby Maxwell...

Wilbur  Lester Carter

Wilbur Lester Carter

Dec 17, 2008

Wilbur Lester Carter, age 66, of 414 Aquarius Drive, Wilmington fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 following a courageous seven year battle with cancer. He was born April 11, 1942 in Hampstead and was the son of the late Huey Lester and Louise Batson Carter. He was also predeceased by his sister, Jewel...

Sarah  Benson Pawlick

Sarah Benson Pawlick

Dec 14, 2008

Sarah Benson Pawlick, age 67, of Elgin, SC and formerly of Wilmington died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at her home. She was born in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Jewel and Blannie Downing Benson. She was also predeceased by her husband, William John Pawlick, son, Nicholas John Pawlick and special uncle, Dalton Downing. Surviving are her daughters, Tamara...

Robert  Samuel Flynn

Robert Samuel Flynn

Dec 14, 2008

Robert Samuel Flynn, age 85, of Exeter Township, PA and formerly of Currie died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Golden Living Center. He was born August 31, 1923 in Currie, the son of the late Joseph Fletcher and Mollie Elizabeth Robinson Flynn. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Inez Matthews Flynn in 2007 and his son-in-law, Lawrence...

James  David Eakins

James David Eakins

Dec 13, 2008

James David Eakins, age 71, of Watha died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1937 in Pender County and was the son of the late Vernie Eakins and Lucille Welch Eakins Spender. David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Myra Newkirk Eakins of the home; daughters, Toni N. Wells and her...

Dorothy  Peterson Bettis

Dorothy Peterson Bettis

Dec 11, 2008

Dorothy Peterson Bettis, age 74, of Leland died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Brunswick Cove Nursing Home. She was born September 7, 1934 in Delco and was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Nellie Lennon Peterson. Surviving are her husband, Howard Bettis of the home; daughter, Dorothy Adams of Leland; son, Johnnie G. Bettis of Columbus, MD; ten...

James \"Jimmy\" William Blanchard

James \"Jimmy\" William Blanchard

Dec 4, 2008

James "Jimmy" William Blanchard, age 66, of Rose Hill died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was born April 30, 1942 in Wilmington and was the son of Marguerite Flynn Blanchard of Rose Hill and the late William T. Blanchard. Mr. Blanchard served his country honorably in the US Navy and attended NC State University...