Obituaries

James  Aric Baker

James Aric Baker

Nov 15, 2007

James Aric Baker, age 36, of Burgaw and formerly of Mt. Olive died Thursday, November 15, 2007 in Pender County. He was born January 5, 1971 in Sanford, the son of Verlyn Fulghum Baker of Fremont and the late Austin James Baker, Jr. Aric was employed with Burgaw Veterinary Hospital. He loved and took care of all of his...

Robert Terence \"Mac\" Mcdowall

Robert Terence \"Mac\" Mcdowall

Nov 14, 2007

Robert Terence McDowall, age 86, of Hampstead died Wednesday, November 16, 2007 at his home. He was born December 3, 1920 in New York City, NY, the son of the late Elizabeth Buchanan and Joseph McDowall. Mr. McDowall attended Blakes Chapel Advent Christian Church where he was a member of the Ambassador Sunday School Class. He proudly served his...

Dr. Donald E. Bland

Dr. Donald E. Bland

Nov 12, 2007

Dr. Donald E. Bland, widower of Mrs. Sonia Sheffield Bland, died November 12, 2007, in the comfort of his childhood home with his children at his side. Dr. Bland was born September 16, 1928, the son of Dr. Arthur Bryant Bland and Eva Jones Bland. As a child, Dr. Bland received his Eagle Scout at age 13, and at...

Raymond  Lee Teachey

Raymond Lee Teachey

Nov 12, 2007

Raymond Lee Teachey, age 68, of Watha died Monday, November 12, 2007 at his home. He was born April 10, 1939 in Pender County, the son of the late Herman Carlton and Minnie Horrell Teachey. He was also predeceased by his sister, Pansy Thompson and brothers, Allen Teachey and Thomas Teachey. Mr. Teachey was a member of Cora's Grove...

Rachael  Brown Wilkerson

Rachael Brown Wilkerson

Nov 6, 2007

Rachael Brown Wilkerson, age 91, of Temple Terrace, Florida and formerly of Burgaw died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was born in October 24, 1916 in Burgaw and was the daughter of the late Haywood F. and Olivia Rainey Brown. She was also predeceased by her...

Daphne  Debose Rackley

Daphne Debose Rackley

Oct 30, 2007

Daphne DeBose Rackley, age 74, of Kenansville died Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1933 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Robert G. DeBose and Lillie Mae Corbett DeBose Sidbury. She was also predeceased by her husband, Melvin Henry Rackley and step-father, Thomas F. Sidbury. Mrs. Rackley was employed...

James  Bryan Wooten

James Bryan Wooten

Oct 30, 2007

James Bryan Wooten, age 90 of Maple Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at his home. He was born January 7, 1917 in Pender County and was the son of the late Ivy Thomas and Marena Lanier Wooten. He was also predeceased by sisters, Vera Wooten and Nina W. Huffman and brothers, Raymond, Clayton, Cecil, Nolan,...

Elsie  Croom Holland

Elsie Croom Holland

Oct 25, 2007

Elsie Croom Holland, age 82, of Burgaw and formerly of Wilmington on Thursday, October 25, 2007 went to join her beloved husband of fifty-two years, Alexander Holland. She was born May 30, 1925 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Hadley Croom and Flora Woodcock Croom Malpass. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Carrie Ann Holland; sister,...

Winston  Edward Gurganious,  Sr.

Winston Edward Gurganious, Sr.

Oct 23, 2007

Winston Edward Gurganious, Sr., age 63, of Currie died Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 14, 1944 in Pender County, the son of the late Winston Allen and Vancey Norris Gurganious. He was also predeceased by sisters, Penney Dix, Ruth Blackburn, Nina Fales and Alice McArtan and brothers, Ottis and Dallas...

Dora  Lidia Puerto

Dora Lidia Puerto

Oct 19, 2007

Dora Lidia Puerto, age 41, died Friday, October 19, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born in July 12, 1966 in Sava, Honduras and was the daughter of Miguel Puerto and Dora Ochoa. Dora was employed with East Coast Migrant Head Start Program. She enjoyed working with children and spending time with her family. With an...

Catherine  Mallard Rhyne

Catherine Mallard Rhyne

Oct 12, 2007

Catherine Mallard Rhyne, age 82, of Wilmington died Friday, October 12, 2007 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Atkinson. She was born January 14, 1925 in Rincon, GA, the daughter of the late Alexander Grady Mallard and Winnie Royal Mallard. She was also predeceased by her husband, Harry James Rhyne; sister, Blanche Hodges and brothers, Linwood...

Robert  Reynolds Hunter

Robert Reynolds Hunter

Oct 5, 2007

Robert Reynolds Hunter, age 71, of Wallace and son of the late Edward Liston and Bessie Viola Padrick Hunter, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 5, 2007. Born and reared in Richlands, he was a lifelong resident of Wallace. In his retirement years, Robert loved working in his yard. He also enjoyed woodworking and spoiling his daughter,...

Infant Chloe Ramona Kunigel

Infant Chloe Ramona Kunigel

Oct 4, 2007

Infant Chloe Ramona Kunigel, age 4 months, of Hampstead passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 4, 2007. Chloe was born June 8, 2007 in Wilmington and was the beloved infant daughter of Kayla Hamric and Mark Kunigel of the home; sister of Gabriel Kunigel; half sister of Trent Kunigel; granddaughter of Kelly Hamric...

William Donald \"Donnie\" Pittman

William Donald \"Donnie\" Pittman

Oct 1, 2007

Mr. William Donald "Donnie" Pittman William Donald "Donnie" Pittman, age 61 of Kernersville and formerly of Wallace died Monday, October 1, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born February 10, 1946 in Rocky Mount and was the only child of the late Henry A. and Virginia Harris Pittman. Mr. Pittman worked for the Polo-Ralph Lauren Company...

Mary Walker Lovette Ennis

Mary Walker Lovette Ennis

Sep 30, 2007

Mary Walker Lovette Ennis, age 89 of Wallace died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Kenansville Health and Rehab. She was born August 13, 1918 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the Holton Franklin and Letha Thigpen Walker. She was predeceased by her grandchild, Keith Dwayne Henderson, sisters, Addie W. Teachey, Emma W. Hall and Christian W. Snow...

Kirby Daughtry

Kirby Daughtry

Sep 17, 2007

Kirby Daughtry, age 74, of Britthaven of Northchase and formerly of Long Creek Community died Monday, September 17, 2007 at Britthaven of Northchase. He was born November 27, 1932 in Duplin County, the son of the late William H. and Agnes Crews Daughtry. He was also predeceased by his son, Ronald Wade Daughtry; brothers, Clarence, Hoover and Odell Daughtrey;...

Avie Mae Gurganious English

Avie Mae Gurganious English

Sep 15, 2007

Avie Mae Gurganious English, age 76, of Wallace went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from Brian Center Health and Rehab. She was born August 15, 1931 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Tim and Molly Caison Gurganious. She was also predeceased by her husband, Homer Ray...

Davis  Bruce Rowe

Davis Bruce Rowe

Sep 15, 2007

Davis Bruce Rowe, age 86, of Currie died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Davis Health Care. He was born October 20, 1920 in Pender County, the son of the late David Franklin and Mildred Ward Rowe. He was also predeceased by his wife, Ruth Marston Rowe; daughter, Cynthia R. West; four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Rowe served in...

Robert Gregory \"Greg\" Wilson

Robert Gregory \"Greg\" Wilson

Sep 14, 2007

Robert Gregory "Greg" Wilson, age 53, of Rockingham died Friday, September 14, 2007 at his home. He was born March 24, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas and was the son of the late Betty Cox Melvin. Mr. Wilson had lived for the past 33 years in Rockingham where he was employed with Sealed Air Corporation. He was a member...

Nina  Moore Formyduvall

Nina Moore Formyduvall

Sep 12, 2007

Nina Moore Formyduvall, age 75, of Columbia, SC and formerly of Pender County died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at National Health Care, Columbia, SC. She was born September 24, 1931 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Jesse and Grace Eakins Moore. She was also predeceased by a sister, Lila Walker. Mrs. Formyduvall graduated from East Carolina University...