Obituaries

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...

George Franklin \"Frank\" Larkins,  Sr

George Franklin \"Frank\" Larkins, Sr

Sep 9, 2007

George Franklin Larkins, Sr., age 78, of Wilmington died Sunday, September 9, 2007 at his home. He was born February 10, 1929 in Wilmington , the son of the late Carl Larkins and Ila Mae Reaves Larkins Moore. He was also predeceased by his wife of forty-one years, Carolyn Duval Larkins; brothers, Robert Larkins and Carl Larkins, Jr.; and...

Tracy  Mcgee Elliott

Tracy Mcgee Elliott

Sep 8, 2007

Tracy McGee Elliott, age 75, of Burgaw and formerly of Gadsden, AL, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1932 in Gadsden, AL, the son of the late Troy Wayne and Lora Estelle Helm Elliott. He was also predeceased by his brother, Braden Elliott. Mr. Elliott served his country honorably...

William  Dale Cash

William Dale Cash

Sep 7, 2007

William Dale Cash, age 67, of Burgaw died Friday, September 7, 2007 at Huntington Health Care. He was born August 19, 1940 in Person County and was the son of the late Coy Stroud Cash and Annie Mae Smith Cash. Dale was also predeceased by his brother, Archie Cash. Dale spent his younger years in Roxboro and also lived...

Lillie  Jones Baker

Lillie Jones Baker

Aug 28, 2007

Lillie Jones Baker, age 87, of Jonestown Community, Wallace died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Woodbury Wellness Center. Mrs. Baker was born July 14, 1920 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late John William and Katie Walker Jones. She was predeceased by her husband, Norton Alderman Baker; sister, Marie J. Murray and brothers, Tommie A. Jones,...

Franklin \"Frank\" Theodore Faircloth, Mst Retired

Franklin \"Frank\" Theodore Faircloth, Mst Retired

Aug 27, 2007

Franklin Theodore Faircloth, age 91, of Atkinson and formerly of Harrells died Monday, August 27, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1916 in Princeton, the son of the late Andy Christopher Faircloth and Callie Pierce Faircloth Jones. He was also predeceased by step-sons, Robert Burley and William "Bill" Carter. In 1940 Mr. Faircloth...

Jimmy Kissner

Jimmy Kissner

Aug 23, 2007

Jimmy Kissner, age 56, of Willard died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Jimmy was born August 15, 1951 in Duplin County and was the son of Karine Register Kissner of Rose Hill and the late Jamie Clifton Kissner. Surviving are his loving wife of fifteen years, Lisa Midgett Kissner of the home,...

Mary Lupton Batson Collins

Mary Lupton Batson Collins

Aug 23, 2007

Mary Lupton Batson Collins, age 69, of Atkinson passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at her home. She was born September 21, 1937 in New Bern and was the daughter of the late Curtis E. Lupton, Sr. and Pattie Dawson Lupton. Mrs. Collins was a charter member of Wrightsboro United Methodist Church and was previously owner and operator...

Helen  Porter Marshall

Helen Porter Marshall

Aug 21, 2007

Helen Porter Marshall, age 83, of Canetuck Community died Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at her home. She was born November 4, 1923 in Bladen County and was the daughter of the late Rufus S. "R. S." Porter and Catharine Matilda "Tillie" Williams Porter. She was also predeceased by her husband, Crawford Marshall; four sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. Marshall...