Obituaries

Elmon  \"E.J.\" Hollis  Jr.

Elmon \"E.J.\" Hollis Jr.

Jun 23, 2008

Elmon "E. J." Hollis, Jr., age 66, of Hampstead died Monday, June 23, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1941 in Onslow County, the son of the late James Elmon and Hettie Lanier Hollis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elva Lou Groves and great niece, Emily Grace Hollis. E. J....

Floyd  Haywood Meadows

Floyd Haywood Meadows

Jun 23, 2008

Floyd Haywood Meadows, 80, of Hampstead died Monday, June 23, 2008, having fought a courageous battle against lung cancer. His family was never far from his side. Haywood was born in Hampstead on November 23, 1927 to Fred and Cora Bell Hall Meadows. His daughter, Hattie Marie Meadows left us on June 10, 2006. He is survived by his...

Gaye  Kelly Lanier

Gaye Kelly Lanier

Jun 20, 2008

Gaye Kelly Lanier Gaye Kelly Lanier, age 59, of Burgaw died peacefully Friday, June 20, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born March 15, 1949 in Conway, SC, the beloved daughter of Daphne Stevens Gause of Penderlea and the late Robert Otis Gause. Mrs. Lanier was a respected beautician in Wilmington for over thirty-five years. Gaye...

Ruby  Brock Johnson

Ruby Brock Johnson

Jun 16, 2008

Ruby Brock Johnson, age 84, of Wallace died Monday, June 16, 2008 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1923 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Minnie Blalock Brock. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Samuel Johnson; one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Johnson worked as hair dresser at Ballard's Beauty...

David  Owen Murray

David Owen Murray

Jun 15, 2008

David Owen Murray, age 38, of Rose Hill died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1969 in Duplin County and was the son of the late George Scott and Tappy Jean Herring Murray. He was also predeceased by his sister, Suzanne Klimczak. David was a member of Rose Hill Fire Department and Rose...

Maria  Staudinger Baker

Maria Staudinger Baker

Jun 15, 2008

Maria Staudinger Baker, age 88, of Atkinson died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Pender Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Baker was born January 11, 1920, in Egglekofen, Germany and was the daughter of the late Johann and Anna Schmitthuber Staudinger. She was a member of Atkinson Baptist Church. Maria was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and sister who was...

Anthony \"Tony\" Darryll Bojorques

Anthony \"Tony\" Darryll Bojorques

Jun 13, 2008

Anthony "Tony" Darryll Bojorques, age 38, of Maple Hill died Friday, June 13, 2008 in Onslow County. Survivors include Maria Curry Bojorques of Rocky Point and several nieces and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date in West Sacramento, Calif. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Sarah  Ricks Bailey

Sarah Ricks Bailey

Jun 11, 2008

Sarah Ricks Bailey, age 44, of Rocky Point died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at her home. She was born November 11, 1963 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and was the daughter of Sarah Estelle Ricks of Rocky Point and the late Arthur Ricks, Jr. She was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Ricks. Surviving is addition to her mother...

Linda  Murray Fussell

Linda Murray Fussell

Jun 11, 2008

Linda Murray Fussell, age 59, of Burgaw died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. She was born January 1, 1949 in Burgaw and was the daughter of Mary Miller Murray of Burgaw and the late Herbert Marcus Murray. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristina Fussell. Mrs. Fussell was a faithful member...

Bonnie  Strickland Page

Bonnie Strickland Page

Jun 10, 2008

Bonnie Strickland Page, age 55, of Willard died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Kindred Hospital, Greensboro. She was born September 14, 1952 in Pender County and was the daughter of Helen Nobles Autry of Willard and the late Earl Lloyd Autry. She was also predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Lelma Page. Surviving are her loving husband...

John  Frederick Dawson,  Sr.

John Frederick Dawson, Sr.

Jun 9, 2008

John Frederick Dawson, Sr., age 84, of Orlando, Florida, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at Huntington Health Care in Burgaw, NC. He was born August 5, 1923 in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Perry Lee and Norma Teachey Dawson. Mr. Dawson received his undergraduate degree and completed his Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from NC State University...

Flydia  Horrell Barnhill

Flydia Horrell Barnhill

Jun 9, 2008

Flydia Horrell Barnhill, age 91, of Ivanhoe died Monday, June 9, 2008 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1916 in Bladen County and was the daughter of the late John Blanchard Horrell and Mahalia Smith Horrell. She was also predeceased by her husband, Hilrey Gratan Barnhill. Mrs. Barnhill was a member of Rowan Pentecostal Free Will...

Lucio Villarreal-Gomez

Lucio Villarreal-Gomez

Jun 8, 2008

Lucio Villarreal Gomez, age 28, of Burgaw and formerly of Mexico died Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Onslow County. He was born December 13, 1979 in Chiapas, Mexico and was the son of Virginia Gomez Diaz of Mexico and the late Amadeo Villarreal Gomez. In addition to his mother Lucio is survived by his son, Allen Villarreal of Mexico;...

Lizzie  G. Rivenbark

Lizzie G. Rivenbark

Jun 6, 2008

Lizzie Gurganus Rivenbark, age 95, of Winterville and formerly of Willard left this earthly life to her new home in Heaven on Friday, June 06, 2008. She was born June 13, 1912 in Onslow County and was the daughter of the late John and Marenda Alice Brown Gurganus. She was predeceased by her husband, Edgar Rivenbark and her siblings,...

William \"Bill\" Edward Mathews

William \"Bill\" Edward Mathews

Jun 5, 2008

William "Bill" Edward Mathews, age 91, of Wallace and formerly of Harrells passed from this life to his new home in Heaven on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Mr. Mathews was born February 19, 1917 in Sampson County; the son of the late William Edward and Lillie Smith Mathews. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Yvette Everett; brothers, Henry Mathews...

Clark  Lee Moore

Clark Lee Moore

Jun 3, 2008

Clark Lee Moore, age 59, of Rocky Point died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1949 in Junction City, Kansas and was the son of Leota Hall of Rocky Point and the late Dewain Hall. Mr. Moore served his country honorably for over 21 years in the US Marine Corps....

Eloise  Bowling Macgill

Eloise Bowling Macgill

May 29, 2008

Eloise Bowling Macgill of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Pulaski, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 29, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Daniel Macgill, Jr. She is survived by her only son, The Rev. Dan and Sybil Macgill; four grandchildren, Will Macgill (Tricia) of Summit,...

Donald  Craig Downing,  Sr.

Donald Craig Downing, Sr.

May 28, 2008

Donald Craig Downing, Sr., 72, of Atkinson died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1936 in Wilmington and was the son of the late Herman and Ethel Kelly Downing. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Downing. Donald was a graduate of Atkinson High School and attended...

Annie  Laurie Sidbury

Annie Laurie Sidbury

May 27, 2008

Hampstead: Annie Laurie Sidbury, age 86, of Watts Landing fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. She was born October 21, 1921 in Pender County to Wilbur Dowless and Gracie Batson Dowless. She was a graduate of Topsail High School. On May 19, 1940 she married the love of her life, Richard Atkinson Sidbury who preceded...

Morris Hunt \"Mullett\" Rivenbark

Morris Hunt \"Mullett\" Rivenbark

May 23, 2008

Morris Hunt \"Mullett\" Rivenbark, age 72, of Garner of formerly of Atkinson and Willard died Friday, May 23, 2008 at the home of his daughter in Garner. Mullett's request that his body be cremated and no services held are being honored by his family.