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Kenneth  Ray Shepard

Kenneth Ray Shepard

Feb 24, 2012

Mr. Kenneth Ray Shepard, Sr. age 68 of Cypress Creek, NC, died Friday February 24, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Bland Shepard, of the home, a son, Kenneth \"Ken\" Ray Shepard, Jr. and wife Michelle of Cypress Creek, NC, a daughter, Deedra Shepard (Bryant) Masaitis of Wilmington, NC, a granddaughter,...

Thomas  Dwayne Hamilton

Thomas Dwayne Hamilton

Feb 22, 2012

Mr. Thomas Dwayne Hamilton, age 51, of Rose Hill died Wednesday February 22, 2012 at Milford and Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Laurie Branch Hamilton, of the home, two sons, Nathaniel Hamilton of Beulaville, NC and Chris Tomassetti of Burgaw, NC, three daughters, Alicia Hamilton of Jacksonville, NC,...

Annarie  Teachey Pierce

Annarie Teachey Pierce

Feb 14, 2012

Mrs. Annarie Teachey Pierce age 89 of Wallace died Tuesday February 14, 2012 at Huntington Healthcare in Burgaw. She is survived by a son, William Phillip Pierce, Jr. and wife Natallia of Wallace, NC, a sister, Kathleen Caldwell of Wallace, NC, a granddaughter, Jewell Chadwick of Burgaw, NC, a grandson, Sergay Smolich of Wilmington, NC, a great grandson, Zachary...

Madeline  Hearn Jarman

Madeline Hearn Jarman

Feb 3, 2012

Mrs. Madeline Hearn Jarman, age 90, of Teachey, formerly of Harrells, died Friday February 3, 2012 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern. She is survived by a son, Charles Luke Jarman and wife Susan Southerland Jarman of Marietta, GA, a daughter, Sue Jarman Whitty and husband Frederick Hines Whitty of New Bern, NC, two grandchildren, Ashley Susan Jarman...

Lawrence  Edward Clancy

Lawrence Edward Clancy

Jan 30, 2012

Lawrence Edward Clancy age 75 of Chinquapin died Monday January 30, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Roberta \"Bobby\" Diane Brunetto Clancy, of the home, three daughters, Kathleen Presti of Ft. Edwards, NY, Carol Ann Geiger and Christine McClean and husband Chris, all of Long Island, NY, one sister, Mary Jane Buck...

Frances  Marcella Ormsby

Frances Marcella Ormsby

Jan 24, 2012

Mrs. Frances Marcella Ormsby, age 68, of Richlands, died January 24, 2012 at Milford and Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard Walker Ormsby, of the home, two sons, Mark Ormsby and wife Robin of San Leandro, CA, and Bryan Ormsby of Atascadero, CA, a daughter, Christie Oldroyd and...

Linwood  James Hanchey

Linwood James Hanchey

Jan 22, 2012

Mr. Linwood James Hanchey, age 88, of Rocky Point, formally of Rose Hill died Sunday January 22, 2012, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Frances Kelly Hanchey of Rocky Point, two daughters, Ann H. Whaley and husband David and Angela Hanchey, all of Wilmington, one daughter, Marian Kelly of Big Island, VA and...

Geraldine  Kennedy Wells

Geraldine Kennedy Wells

Jan 11, 2012

Mrs. Geraldine Kennedy Wells, age 76, of Rose Hill died Wednesday January 11, 2012, at the Brian Center in Wallace. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William Frank Wells, of the home, two daughters, Sandra Moore Leap and husband Bill of Magnolia and Pamela Adell Eden and husband Danny of Wilmington, one grandson, Justin Darrell Watson...

Guy  Vernon Casteen

Guy Vernon Casteen

Jan 6, 2012

Mr. Guy Vernon Casteen age 76 of Rose Hill died Friday January 6, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marie C. Casteen and one daughter, Maggie Casteen, both of the home, one brother, Edgar Casteen of Pink Hill, one sister, Hester Powell of Teachey, one niece, Sandra Bocek and husband Bill of...

Joseph  Leonard Lane

Joseph Leonard Lane

Dec 25, 2011

Mr. Joseph \"Slab\" Leonard Lane, age 83, of Wallace, NC, died Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Carolina East Hospice Care Center. He was born in Johnston County, NC, on November 30, 1928, the son of the late Joseph Edgar and Ida (Millard) Lane and was preceded in death by two brothers. Serving in the Army, Joseph fought in the...

Thomas  Jefferson Sholar

Thomas Jefferson Sholar

Dec 24, 2011

Mr. Thomas Jefferson Sholar, age 84, of Wallace, NC, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Duplin County on July 17, 1927, the son of the late Joseph and Ada (Henderson) Sholar and was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Elwin Sholar and James Allen Sholar. Thomas had a passion for drawing and...

John  Daniel Raynor

John Daniel Raynor

Dec 23, 2011

Mr. John \"Jay\" Daniel Raynor, age 80, of Rose Hill, NC, died Friday December 23, 2011, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville, NC. He was born in Duplin County, NC, on May 29, 1931, the son of the late John Daniel Sr. and Annie Viva (Hatcher) Raynor. Jay loved watching wrestling and had on many occasions traveled to different parts...

Wilbur  Lane Turner

Wilbur Lane Turner

Dec 18, 2011

Mr. Wilbur Lane Turner of Wallace, age 83, died December 18, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Halifax County on May 14, 1928, the son of the late Leon George and Sadie (Stowe) Turner and was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Allen Turner and William George Turner and three sisters, Ann Hair Carr, Alton Earl...

Thomas  Wright Lanier

Thomas Wright Lanier

Dec 17, 2011

Thomas Wright Lanier, age 6, of Wallace, peacefully departed his brief, but oh so significant life on earth to ascend to his everlasting life in heaven on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. He was surrounded by his faithful and loving family. Wright was born to Dona and Denny Lanier on May 16, 2005. In addition...

Frances  Matthews Garriss

Frances Matthews Garriss

Dec 9, 2011

Ms. Frances Garriss, age 59, of Wallace, NC, died Friday December 9, 2011, at Carolina East/Quinn Hospice Center, Kenansville. She was born in Sampson County on March 21, 1952, the daughter of the late David and Hilda (Walker) Matthews and was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Louise Jones and three brothers, David Matthews, James Powell and Bobby...

Virginia Ruth Carr

Virginia Ruth Carr

Nov 30, 2011

Mrs. Virginia Ruth Carr, age 89 of Willard, NC died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Monday, September 3, 2012 at Wells Chapel Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ed Rouse. Burial will follow at Wells Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Gardner of...

Mary  Virginia James

Mary Virginia James

Nov 25, 2011

Mrs. Mary \"Jenny\" Virginia James age 90 of Wallace died Saturday November 25, 2011 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Wallace. She is survived by one son, William Terry James of Teachey, one granddaughter, Mary J. Ashley and Ronnie of Wallace, one daughter-in-law, JoAnna Lovette and husband George of Teachey and several nieces and nephews. Born October 29,...

Joan  Carroll Merola

Joan Carroll Merola

Nov 20, 2011

Joan Carroll Merola age 71 of Wallace died November 20, 2011 at her Residence. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Frank S. Merola of Wallace, two daughters, Lisa Carroll Granata and husband Michael and Vickie Heim and husband William, both of Pittsburgh, PA, one son, Paul Carrig, III and Darla of Pittsburgh, PA, one niece, Dianna...

Clyde Futreal

Clyde Futreal

Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Clyde Futreal, age 74, of Florida, died Friday November 18, 2011, at Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born in Duplin County, NC, on January 11, 1937, the son of the late James \"Jim\" Fredrick and Clara \"Fuller\" (Thigpen) Futreal and was preceded in death by two brothers, Homer Futreal and Sam Futreal, and three sisters,...

Edward  Blair Thornton

Edward Blair Thornton

Nov 12, 2011

Mr. Edward Blair Thornton, Sr., age 97, of 8880 Willard Road, Willard, died Saturday, November 12, 2011, at home. He is pre-deceased by his wife of 67 years, Catherine Carr Thornton. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Thornton Stoddard and husband Edward of Raleigh and Mrs. Jane Thornton Clark and husband Steve of Gastonia; one son, Edward...

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