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Daniel  Henry James

Daniel Henry James

Jun 26, 2011

Mr. Daniel H. James \"Hank\", age 81, of Palm Beach, FL, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Wallace, NC, a graduate from NC State University '51 and received a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1960. A prominent trial lawyer with the...

Mavis Estelle Proctor Moore

Mavis Estelle Proctor Moore

Jun 24, 2011

Mrs. Mavis Estelle Proctor Moore age 91 of Willard died Friday, June 24, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by six daughters, Shirley Jean Claytor of Candler, Mavis Ann Brandt and Patricia Henderson both of Willard, Karen Medina of Wilmington, Joyce Clay of Woodford, VA and Susan Farmer of Clarksville, TN; one son, Richard Dean Moore of Clarksville,...

Gloria  Hortense Blanton

Gloria Hortense Blanton

Jun 17, 2011

Dr. Gloria Hortense Blanton age 86 of Raleigh died Friday June 17, 2011 at Sunnybrook Nursing Home in Raleigh. She is survived by one sister, Barbara B. Page of Harrells, NC, two brothers, James P. Blanton and wife Betty of Washington, NC and Elbert R. Blanton and wife Patsy of Raleigh, NC, two nieces, Rita P. English and husband...

Kenneth  Eugene Wilson

Kenneth Eugene Wilson

Jun 11, 2011

Reverend Kenneth Eugene \"Bill\" Wilson, age 82, of Magnolia died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Brian Center of Wallace. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Lessie M. Wilson, of the home, two sons, Wayne Wilson of Wilmington and Forrest Wilson of Magnolia, one grandchild, Catherine Wilson of Raleigh, three special daughters, Brenda Scronce of...

Lacy  Milton Hatchell

Lacy Milton Hatchell

Jun 8, 2011

Mr. Lacy Milton Hatchell, age 83, of Teachey, died Wednesday, June 8, at the Milford and Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. Mr. Hatchell grew up in Fayetteville and lived in many places during his long career in business, but he most enjoyed his years as a Wallace businessman. In 1973, he and his wife, Almena Hatchell, bought...

Wilma Elizabeth Heath Brown

Wilma Elizabeth Heath Brown

Jun 8, 2011

Mrs. Wilma Elizabeth Heath Brown age 97 of Willard died Wednesday June 8, 2011 at Milford and Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Wagner and husband Willard of Franklin Springs, GA, Mrs. Shelby Rouse and husband Jimmy of Rose Hill, NC, Mrs. Patsy Hill and Mrs. Peggy Bryan and husband...

Kiney  Padgett Creech

Kiney Padgett Creech

Jun 7, 2011

Mrs. Kiney Padgett Creech age 85 of Wallace went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at the Brian Center in Wallace. Mrs. Creech leaves behind to cherish her memories to her loving children, Mrs. Jane C. Albertson and husband A. J. of Fayetteville, one son, Jimmy C. Creech, Sr. and wife...

Mary Ann Fussell Teachey

Mary Ann Fussell Teachey

Jun 3, 2011

Mrs. Mary Ann Fussell Teachey, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 3, 2011. Mary Ann was born on April 10, 1927 in Rose Hill, NC, daughter of the late Paul Delon Fussell and Marvin Elizabeth (Daisy) Fussell. Preceeding her in death were her sisters, Doris Fussell Boaz, Marvin Elizabeth Fussell Teachey, Evelyn Fussell Bethune...

Mildred  Stroud Savage

Mildred Stroud Savage

Jun 1, 2011

Mrs. Mildred Stroud Savage age 88 of Teachey died Wednesday June 1, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by four daughters, Vera Clark and husband Tommy and Helen Brown, both of Teachey, Dot Hardison of Wallace and Mildred \"Peanut\" Skidmore and husband Stan of Teachey, one son, James Savage and wife Deborah of Teachey, three sisters, Janice Watson...

Myrtle Cleo New Wells

Myrtle Cleo New Wells

May 26, 2011

Mrs. Myrtle Cleo New Wells age 96 of Willard died Thursday May 26, 2011 at Brian Center in Wallace. She is survived by two daughters, Nina C. Wells of Chesapeake, VA. and Charlotte Sawyer of Virginia Beach, VA., four sons, William David Wells, Jr. of San Diego, CA, Milton S. Wells of Wallace, Roy Lee Wells of Burgaw and...

Joseph  Larry Jordan

Joseph Larry Jordan

May 24, 2011

Mr. Joseph Larry Jordan age 65 of Magnolia died Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marie West Jordan, of the home, one daughter, Kristy Marie Jordan of Magnolia, two brothers, David Jordan and Perry Jordan and wife Sue, both of Burgaw and two nephews, Kevin Jordan...

Ella  Parker Batchelor

Ella Parker Batchelor

May 21, 2011

Mrs. Ella Parker Batchelor, age 85, of Rose Hill, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville. She is survived by her husband of 40 years William David Batchelor; three sons, William James Carter and wife Dotty of Wallace, George Eli Carter of Rose Hill, and Danny Carter and wife Suzanne of Rose Hill; three step-sons,...

Murel  Goff Murray

Murel Goff Murray

May 20, 2011

Murel was born on January 24, 1926 and passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. Murel was a resident of Kenansville, North Carolina.

John  Leland Mcgill

John Leland Mcgill

May 20, 2011

Mr. John Leland McGill, age 95, of Wallace, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Rosemary Rest Home in Rose Hill. He is survived by one brother, Raymond McGill and wife Dot of Jacksonville, FL; numerous nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, George Osborne of Tarboro; one sister-in-law, Angelene Dixon of Wallace. A native of Gaston County, NC, Mr. McGill was...

Juanita  Wells Powell

Juanita Wells Powell

May 16, 2011

Mrs. Juanita Wells Powell age 87 of Wallace died Monday May 16, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Born on December 7, 1923 in Wallace, Juanita was the daughter of the late R. T. and Cornelia Wells. She married the late David Ward Powell on July 15, 1945. Mrs. Juanita was an active member of the...

Dorothy Elizabeth Padgett English

Dorothy Elizabeth Padgett English

May 13, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Padgett English, lovingly known as Peggy, age 68, of Wallace, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born on May 27, 1942 in Pender County. She was the oldest of 4 children of the late Earl \"Bud\" Padgett and Gertrude \"Gertie\" Maready Padgett. She is survived by her...

Adrian  Atwood Johnson

Adrian Atwood Johnson

May 9, 2011

Mr. Adrian Atwood Johnson age 91 of Rose Hill died Monday May 9, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Phoebe Lefler Johnson, of the home, one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Norris and husband Donald of Willard, one son, David Johnson and wife Anita of Rose Hill, three grandchildren, Jason...

William  Decator Stephenson

William Decator Stephenson

May 5, 2011

William Decator Stephenson, Jr. age 47, of Willard, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, William was born October 10, 1963 to William Decator Stephenson, Sr. and Hilda Faye Warner Stephenson. He worked as a salesman in retail and he loved his dogs. In addition to his parents, he is...

Rita  Kelly Autry

Rita Kelly Autry

Apr 29, 2011

Mrs. Rita Kelly Autry age 55 of Willard died Friday April 29, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Alvin E. \"Skeeter\" Autry, of the home, two daughters, Tonya Autry of Wallace, NC and Tracy Painter of Willard, NC, one son, Gene Autry of Willard, NC, two sisters, Frances James of St. Petersburg,...

Thelma Louise Savage Dempsey

Thelma Louise Savage Dempsey

Apr 23, 2011

Mrs. Thelma Louise Savage Dempsy age 96 of Teachey, NC died Saturday April 23, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw. She is survived by, one daughter, Janice Johnson; one son Jesse \"Buddy\" Dempsey and wife Blanche; five grandchildren, Amy Brooks and husband Chad, Gregory Johnson, Nikol Edwards and husband Brett, Tara Dempsey, Benjamin Dempsey and wife Ashley; four...

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