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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
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
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...
Walter Thomas Price
Apr 23, 2011
Mr. Walter Thomas \"Dick\" Price age 70 of Wallace, NC died Saturday April 23, 2011 at Milford and Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Anne Ferrell Price, of the home, one son Tom Price and wife Paula of Charlotte, NC, one daughter, Traci Adcock and husband Danny of...
Arlyne Helen Frances Angell Smith
Apr 6, 2011
Mrs. Arlyne Helen Frances Angell Smith age 76 of Rose Hill, formerly of Wallace died Wednesday April 6, 2011 at Rosemary Rest Home in Rose Hill. She is survived by one son, James R. Smith of Wilmington, two daughters, Twila Smith and Barbara Smith Corbett, both of Wallace, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one brother, Roy Angell of Nevada...
Lewis Vance Walker
Mar 25, 2011
Mr. Lewis Vance Walker age 80 of Penderlea died Friday March 25, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sylvia H. Walker, of the home, one daughter, Diane Knowles and husband Robert and granddaughter, HaLee Knowles of Wallace; one brother, Harry Walker and wife Gray of Penderlea, one sister, Elizabeth Jones of Wilmington,...
Mary Ellen Lanier
Mar 24, 2011
Mrs. Mary Ellen Lanier age 78 of Teachey died Thursday March 24, 2011 at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville. She is survived by one sister, Mollie N. Young of Teachey, one brother, Jasper Young and wife Polly of Surf City, daughter-in-law, Betty R. Lanier, three grandchildren, Tracy Lanier Jones and husband Gary N. King, Tammy L. Taylor and husband...
Jessie Franklin Lanier
Mar 24, 2011
Mr. Jessie Franklin Lanier age 81 of Wallace died Thursday March 24, 2011 at Milford & Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville. He is survived by one daughter, Geraldine Lanier Creech and husband Jimmy of Wallace, three step-sons, Jackie Aikens of Wilmington, Ronnie Aikens and wife Becky of Mt. Olive, Jimmy Aikens and wife JoAnn of Wilmington, one...
James Edward Rackley
Mar 22, 2011
Mr. James Edward Rackley, Sr. age 81 of Kinston died Tuesday March 22, 2011 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Mrs. Helen Ambler Rackley, of the home, one son, James Edward Rackley, Jr. and wife Patti, one daughter, Jane Rackley Irwin and one sister, Gertrude Kincaid, all of Wilmington, NC,...
Danny Charles Gurganious
Mar 12, 2011
Mr. Danny \"Blackie\" Charles Gurganious age 59 of Willard died Saturday March 12, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by one daughter, Alicia Gurganious and one son, Danny Charles Gurganious, II, both of Dunn, NC, four sisters, Elsie Stracka and Sherry Mosemak, both of Jacksonville, NC, Sylvia Bossard of Hubert, NC and Marlene Blizzard of Beulaville, NC, one...
Linda Fay Raysin
Mar 11, 2011
Mrs. Linda Fay Raysin age 62 of Rose Hill died Friday March 11, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by four sons, Frank Raysin, Herbert Raysin, Michael Raysin and Fiancee Stephanie Prokopp and Kent Pettigrew, one daughter, Harley, five grandchildren, Nate Pettigrew, Caleb Pettigrew, Kent Leroy Pettigrew, Lane Prokopp and Sarah Prokopp. Born in Jefferson County, KY, Mrs....
Frank Edward Bell
Mar 6, 2011
Frank Edward (Ed) Bell of Teachey passed away Sunday March 6, 2011 at Milford and Reba Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born September 28, 1941 to Chester and Cordelia Bell. He spent his early years in Wytheville, Virginia, where he attended school and then worked as an automotive mechanic. He...
Joann Louise Stafford Bradham
Feb 28, 2011
Mrs. JoAnn Louise Stafford Bradham age 64 of Wallace died Monday February 28, 2011 at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw She is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Navarro Bradham, of the home, one son, Timothy Lane Bradham of Helena, MT, one step-son, Michael Bradham of Orman Beach, FL, two step-daughters, Julie Ann Harper of Hallsville, NC...
Arthur James Mathews
Feb 23, 2011
Mr. Arthur James Mathews age 87 of Willard died February 23, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rovene \"Duck\" Blanton Mathews, of the home, one son, James Thomas (Jim) Mathews of Virginia Beach, VA, two daughters, Amanda Jane (Cokie) Mathews Powell of Leland and Nancy Rowena Mathews Croom of Willard, one sister,...
Elizabeth Padgett Benton
Feb 14, 2011
Mrs. Elizabeth Padgett Benton age 98 of Willard died Monday February 14, 2010 at her residence. She is survived by one daughter, Lois Rivenbark of Wallace, three grandchildren, Peggy Ann Sikes and George W. Rivenbark, Jr., both of Wallace and Dianne R. Smith of Wilmington, eight great grandchildren, Donald Croom, Jr., Guy Williams Croom, Jennifer Bradshaw, Dewayne Foy, Gregory...
Eunice Childrey Talbott
Feb 12, 2011
Mrs. Eunice Childrey Talbott, age 80, of Wallace, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She is survived by her husband Walter Carson \"W.C.\" Talbott of the home; one daughter, Terry Lynn Talbott Watkins and husband Joseph \"Joe\" of Burgaw; two grandsons, Jonathan Watkins and Patrick Watkins; three sisters, Lois Buchanan, Bernice Lowery...
Kenneth Gary Henderson
Feb 8, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Gary Henderson age 68 of Willard died Tuesday February 8, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Trish Henderson, of the home, two daughters, Donna Wiggins of Penderlea and Jodie Graves of Orange Park, FLA, two grandchildren, Rebecca and Joshua Robin Wiggins, two sisters, Wanda Cooper...
Nellie Giddens Carter
Feb 2, 2011
Mrs. Nellie Giddens Carter age 84 of Wilmington died Wednesday February 2, 2010 at Liberty Commons in Wilmington. She is survived by one granddaughter, Mrs. Amy Surratt and husband Jeff of Wilmington and two great grandchildren, Christopher and Amanda Surratt, both of Wilmington. Born in Pender County, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Marion and Aslee Sudie...
Martha Mae Houston
Feb 2, 2011
Mrs. Martha Mae Houston age 85 of Wallace died Wednesday February 2, 2011 in Wilmington. She is survived by two sons, Donald Houston and Joseph Houston, both of Teachey, ten grandchildren, Judy Houston, Michael Houston, Little Joe Houston, Jr., Melvin Houston and Jeffrey Houston, all of Wallace, Glenda Renee Houston and Stephanie Houston, both of Wilmington, James Houston, Jr....
Pearl Jones Williams
Jan 30, 2011
Mrs. Pearl Jones Williams age 75 of Wallace died Sunday January 30, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Zarrello and husband Joe of Burgaw, NC, four sons, Robert Williams and wife Melissa of Clinton, NC, Richard Williams and wife Joan of Teachey, NC, Edward Williams and wife Susan...

