August 2008 Obituaries
Hawkins, Michael Keith, 21, of Hampstead, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at New
Hanover Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens,
Walker III, Arthur 'Cannon Ball,' of 650 Walkertown Road, Burgaw, died Friday,
Aug. 1, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Middle
District Baptist Headquarters, N.C. 53, Burgaw. Burial will be at Walkertown
Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Thomas, Jean Marie, 60, of Hampstead, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Lower
Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Arrangements will be announced by
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.
Best, Lynwood, of 2915 Spaulding Drive, formerly of 1990 Clarks Landing Loop
Road, Rocky Point, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at
noon Friday at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial will be at St. Paul
AME Church Cemetery, Rocky Point. Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.
Thomas, Jean Marie, 60, of Hampstead, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Lower
Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Arrangements will be announced by
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.
The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers…..
Sheriff John T. Wells
Pender County Sheriff's Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, October 31, 1953
Biographical Info
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 31, 1953
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Sheriff Wells was shot and killed after responding to reports of a gunfight between
two men at 0730 hours. When he arrived he encountered one of the men holding
a shotgun. He ordered the man to drop the weapon three times but the man turned
towards him. Sheriff Wells opened fire, wounding the suspect, who fired back and
struck Sheriff Wells in the head. The suspect then shot himself in the chest.
Sheriff Wells had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife
and two sons.
The Office Down Memorial Page Remembers…..
Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Dean Jones
Pender County Sheriff's Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, November 23, 2002
Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 509
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 23, 2002
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Jeffrey Jones was killed in an automobile accident at 2218 hours while responding
to a domestic disturbance call.
During the response, he swerved to avoid several people walking down the middle of N.C.
210 and struck a ditch, causing his patrol car to flip over.
Deputy Jones had been employed with the Pender County Sheriff's Department for three
years, and is survived by his parents and sister.
Carolyn Orr Blake
CURRIE--Carolyn Orr Blake, age 66, died peacefully, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Lower
Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.
Blake was born April 21, 1942, in Pender County. She was the daughter of Mildred and
J. W. Orr, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis K. Blake; a son,
Michael P. Jackson and her father, J. W. Orr, Jr. Family was very important to Blake
as she cared for her parents until she became too consumed with her own illness.
She had a love for singing, music and crafts. Being very involved with her church, she
served well, with gladness in many capacities.
Survivors include her two daughters, Cheryl Canady (Paul) and Lisa Wells (Whren);
three grandsons, Mason Canady, JonMichael Peedin and James H. “Jay” Peedin IV;
her mother, Mildred Malpass Orr; a sister, Peggy Armstrong (Buzz) and several nieces
and nephews.
Blake will be laid in state for viewing, Wednesday (today) from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at
New Beginnings Community Church (formerly Myrtle Grove P.F.W.B. Church). Final rites
will be conducted at 3 p.m., Wednesday (today), Aug. 6, 2008, at the church with Rev.
Ray Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers
are Mason Canady, Jay Peedin, JonMichael Peedin, Shep Richardson, Jr., Rodney Legates
and Jeremy Brown.
Honorary bearers are Jackie Simmons and Stanley Gurganious. Memorial gifts may be
given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC
28401. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral
Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw is handling the arrangements.
Dale Lee Thompson, Sr.
BURGAW--Dale Lee Thompson Sr., age 75, died Sunday Aug. 3, 2008 at Pender
Memorial Hospital.
He was born Aug. 13, 1932 in Traer Iowa son of the late Alexander and Mary
Thompson. Thompson served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps
retiring after twenty years as a Staff Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Korean and
Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy Beasley Thompson; a son Dale L. Thompson Jr. of
Rocky Point; two daughters, Terri Dirkse and husband Dave of Winter Haven, Fla. and
Kathy Batchelor and husband Allen of Castle Hayne; seven grandchildren, Dale Lee,
Josh, Matt and Johnathon Thompson, Kyle Venters, Rob Batchelor and wife Kele, Lisa
Clemmons and husband Lavelle; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Glen Thompson of
Iowa; two sisters, Ethel Brooks of Powell, Mo., and Bernice Thompson of Monet, Mo.;
and many nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Tuesday Aug. 5, 2008, at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Rev.
Phillip Jones officiating. Burial with full military honors accorded by the United States
Marine Corps followed the service.
Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Robert John Alberti II
ROCKY POINT--Robert John Alberti II, age 55, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at
Pender Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 15, 1953 in Suffolk County, N.Y. He was preceded in death by
his mother, Barbara Jean Sinclair Alberti. Robert served his country honorably in
the United States Marine Corps. He loved his family dearly and was loved in return.
With his outgoing personality he never met a stranger. He was fun loving and always
willing to help others. His passions in life were his Harley motorcycle and fishing.
Robert will be remembered for his joyful spirit, generous heart and love for his family.
Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Alberti of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.; his
father, Robert John Alberti and wife Gloria of Newport; a brother, Michael Alberti and
his wife Diana of Newport; a sister, Vicki Baldwin and husband Mike of Islip, N.Y. and
many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to
www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of
Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Millard P. Burt Death Notice
Ensemble founder Millard Burt dies
By Staff and Wire
Published in News on August 8, 2008 1:38 PM
Dr. Millard P. Burt, a founding director of the former Mount Olive Community
Instrumental Ensemble, has died.
The Ensemble, which existed from 1991 until a couple of years ago, began as a
group of volunteer musicians who gathered at First Methodist Church in Mount Olive
to play for worship and pleasure. Burt helped organize it into an ensemble that
attracted up to 40 musicians at one time..
Burt was faithful in his weekly visits to Wayne County from Raleigh, where he lived
before moving to Apex, said Dr. Barbara Kornegay, who served as the group's
executive director.
Kornegay knew Burt when she was a student and he was an instructor at North
Carolina State University. Several years after she graduated with a doctorate of
education, he came to visit, and that was the night "I dragged him to the rehearsal,"
she said.
"He was a great professional and he was a perfectionist as a musician," she says.
"He demanded precision. He would drill and drill and drill. That's what it takes to be
good as a group."
He is survived by his wife, Katrina, two children, two step-children, a sister, a
brother, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at First United
Methodist Church in Cary. .
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Brown Wynne Funeral
Home, 200 SE Maynard Road in Cary. The family requests that in lieu of flowers
donations be made to the Amran Shriners Hospital Fund-Burt, P.O. Box 30246,
Raleigh, N.C. 27622.
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Ronald Samuel Bradshaw
1929-2008
LINCOLNTON- Mr. Ronald Samuel Bradshaw, 78, of Gastonia, died Wednesday,
Aug. 6, 2008, after a brief illness.
His funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Baptist Church in Lincolnton.
Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia. The family will receive friends
from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Mr. Bradshaw was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Gaston County.
He was the son of the late Augustus and Eva Stroup Bradshaw. He is preceded in
death by his first wife, Dorothy Chitwood Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw retired from Sears
where he worked as a regional service manager for 41 years. He was a member of
Lone Oak Masonic Lodge #372 of Spartanburg, S.C., and an active member of
Riverview Baptist Church for 17 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Tutherow Bradshaw of the home; three sons,
Ronald S. Bradshaw Jr. and wife Patti, of Burlington, Harold V. Bradshaw and wife
Jill, of Lakeworth, Fla., Chaplain Robert E. Bradshaw and wife Cheryl, of Yokosuka,
Japan; one daughter, Susan B. Whaley of
Lincolnton; one stepdaughter, Tammy T. Wilson and husband Tim of Mooresville;
two brothers, Grier Bradshaw of Kannapolis, Ned Bradshaw of Dallas; five
grandchildren, Katie Bradshaw, Zachery Bradshaw, Taylor Whaley, Zoey Whaley
and Leah Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box
3984, Gastonia, NC 28054, or to Riverview Baptist Church, 2230 Riverview Road,
Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home of Lincolnton, N.C., is serving the Bradshaw family.
Randy Lee Artis
Randy Lee Artis of 2929 Englefield Drive, Raleigh, passed Monday, August 11, 2008.
Memorial Service,10:00 AM, Saturday, August 16, 2008 at First Missionary Baptist
Church, 403 Caswell Street, Smithfield. Inurnment, Artis Family Cemetery, Four Oaks.
Visitation at Lea Funeral Home, Friday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Survivors include; Wife, Linda Artis of the home; Daughter, Aiysha Kyomi Artis of
Raleigh; Sons, James Christopher Artis of Raleigh, Bryan Keith Artis of Virginia
and Randy De-Vonne Artis of Bunn Level; Sister, Judith Nixon of Four Oaks;
Brothers, Edgar Artis, Jr. of Garner, Willie Milton Artis of Charlotte and Anthony
Van Artis of Selma. Also surviving; a host of other relatives and friends.
William C. "Pee Wee" Adams Sr.
William C. "Pee Wee" Adams, Sr., 48, Aug. 10. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday,
Snowd Branch Church of God. Burial, Snowd Branch Church of God Cemetery.
Arrangements by Hillside Funeral Service.
Velasquez, Magdaleno "Dino," 40, of Burgaw, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday
at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home
and Cremation Center, Wallace.
Milford Farrior Jr.
MAPLE HILL - Milford Earl Farrior Jr., of Maple Hill, died Aug. 11, 2008, at Onslow
Memorial Hospital.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Pilgrim Rest Free Will Baptist
Church in Maple Hill. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Community Cemetery.
Survivors include wife, Sarah Batts Farrior of the home; sons, Titus L. Batts and
Milford Farrior III, both of Maple Hill and Mervin James of Wallace; father, Milford
Farrior Sr. of Maple Hill; and seven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Dunn Funeral Home in
Burgaw.
Betty Ann Cawthon
Betty Ann Cawthon, 74 of Hampstead passed away August 12, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy L. Cawthon, Jr. and 2 brothers and
a sister.
Betty is survived by her son Roy L. Cawthon, III and wife Pamela of Hampstead,
daughters Theresa Stamper and husband Douglas of Kingsport, TN, Jama
Blackistone and husband Thomas of High Point NC, Tamma McDonald and husband
Michael of Hampstead, 3 sisters and a brother, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Coastal Carolina
Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC.
She had deep compassion for her friends and neighbors. She loved being a Mother,
Grandmother and Great Grandmother and looked forward to welcoming her 6th great
grandchild in November.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice,
2222 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC
28403 910.791.9099
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 8/13/2008
James Paul Jenkins
HAMPSTEAD - James Paul Jenkins, 54, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at New
Hanover Regional in Wilmington.
He was a printer and a Realtor.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Holland Jenkins of Hampstead; two daughters,
Michelle and April Jenkins of Wilmington; and three brothers, David Jenkins of
Carpentersville, Ill., and John and Dennis Jenkins of Maysville.
A memorial service will be held at 9:54 a.m. Thursday at Chapel by the Bay in
Surf City with the Rev. Don Myers officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the home of Dennis and Dawn
Jenkins, 7400 New Bern Highway, Belgrade community.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Jenkins Memorial Fund,
Chapel by the Bay, 216 Michigan Ave, Surf City, N.C. 28445.
Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, Wilmington.
Robert Charles McLean
WALLACE--Robert Charles McLean, died Aug. 13, 2008 at his home after an
11 year battle with cancer.
Born May 25, 1932 in Astoria, N.Y., he was a gifted artist, who graduated from
the High School of Music and Art, and pursued his life’s work as a commercial
artist and graphic designer. From 1956 to 1964, he resided in upstate New York
where he and his wife, Theresa, founded the Village Volunteer Fife & Drum Corps
in Delmar, N.Y. He worked as a commercial artist while directing and participating
in the Corps.
In 1964, he moved with his family to Merritt Island, Fla. and worked as a commercial
artist until 1968, at which time he relocated his family to the Los Angeles area to
accept a position as creative director for an advertising firm. He went on to open his
own advertising agency with his second wife, Elizabeth, in Pasadena, Calif. The
couple worked and resided in Pasadena until relocating to Murray, Ky. in 1988.
One of his major accomplishments was designing and building a spectacular home
for himself and Liz on Kentucky Lake, where they lived and worked in their graphic
design business until her death in 2004.
Another of his many accomplishments was as the creative director for Murray Life
Magazine of Murray, Ky. After his wife’s passing in 2004, he relocated once more to
Wallace to be close to his daughter. He continued his work with the magazine and
many other projects until shortly before his death.
Survivors include a daughter, Robin Patti and husband Russ of Wallace; a son, Shawn
McLean and wife Patricia; granddaughters, Jessica Jarvis of Wilmington, and Trisha
and Shauna, both of Scotia N.Y.; a grandson, Jamie Jarvis and his wife Heather;
two great-granddaughters, Corynn and Madelynn Jarvis, all of West Palm Beach Fla.
There will be no memorial service. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society
or Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center.
Margaret Elizabeth Corbett
GARNER--Margaret Elizabeth Corbett, age 78, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
at Rex Health Care in Raleigh.
She was born April 7, 1930 in Bladen County the daughter of the late Jefferson
Davis Corbett and Florence Barnhill Corbett. She was preceded in death by her
brother, Davis Corbett.
Corbett worked in N.C. State Government for years prior to her retirement.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Adger Carroll of Florence,
S.C. and a nephew, Aubrey Carroll of Florence, S.C. Graveside funeral services
were held Saturday, Aug. 16, at Black River Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Ivanhoe.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral
Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Erma Frances Dukes Pickett
ROCKY POINT--Frances Dukes Pickett, age 59, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008
at her home.
She was born Feb. 6, 1949 in Craven County, daughter of the late George Daniel
and Mary Virginia Jefferson Dukes. She was predeceased by her husband,
Warren Garris, in 1973. Pickett was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, a
loving wife, mama, grandma, sister and friend loved by all. She will be greatly
missed.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Joseph “Joe” E. Pickett of the home;
five children, Sharon Johnson (Charles) of Rocky Point, Wanda Garris of Bolton,
Karen Pacheco (Wilson) of Teachey, Mary Frances Usorio (Juan Vargas), and
Willie Pickett (Kimberly) all of Rocky Point; ten grandchildren, Alex Quate, Jessica
Castillo, Maria Castillo, Kayla Meza, Whitney Pacheco, Kelsi Pacheco, Adrianna
Pickett, Hector Usorio, Michael Pickett and Dakota Pickett; three sisters, Helen
Malpass of Wilmington, Anna Wells of Castle Hayne, and Betty Jean Ezzell of
Watha; and many nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw
Chapel with Pastor Arnold Griffin and Rev. Rodney Bonham officiating. Burial
followed in Bonham Family Cemetery. Casketbearers were Josh Norris, Corey Moore,
Joshua Randolph Bonham, Raymond Lee Pickett, Timothy Wayne Watkins and
Donald Ray Blanton.
Honorary casketbearer was J. R. Bonham. Condolences may be sent to
www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation
Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Magdaleno “Dino” Velasquez
BURGAW--Magdaleno “Dino” Velasquez, age 40, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 11, 1968 in Lalima Cortes, Honduras the son of Magdaleno
Velasquez and Santos D. Aguilar of Honduras.
Dino was a very caring and happy person who loved his family and friends very
much. He brought a great deal of grace, charm and light into this world and his
warmth and loving spirit greatly impacted everyone he met. He was loved by
many and his joy of life will not be forgotten by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Armando Velasquez, Serafin
Velasquez and Antonio Velasquez, all of Burgaw; seven sisters, Olga
Velasquez, Rosa Velasquez, Cristina Velasquez, Nubia Velasquez, Norma
Velasquez, all of Burgaw, Maria Velasquez and Delmis Velasquez both of New
York; an aunt, Maria R. Velasquez of Burgaw; and numerous nieces, nephews
and friends whom he loved dearly.
Final rites were held Aug. 16, 2008 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home Wallace
Chapel with Rev. Pedro Bueno officiating. Condolences may be made to the
Velasquez family by visiting www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral
Home and Cremation Service of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Junius Watson Morrison
WARSAW--Junius Watson Morrison died Friday morning, Aug. 15, 2008 at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Junius was born June 21, 1953 in Ronceverte, W.VA., the son of the Rev.
Joseph G. Morrison of Wilmington and the late Carolyn C. Morrison. He was
predeceased by his brother, Jackson Davis Morrison.
Survivors include his father; a brother, Dr. Joseph G. Morrison IV and wife
Traudy of Acworth, Ga.; a sister, Ann M. Keir and husband Danny of
Wilmington; seven nephews and niece; and seven great nephews and great
nieces. Morrison was a graduate of UNCW and held a masters degree from
Radford University.
Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 18, at Hopewell Presbyterian
Church Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Evans officiating. The family requests
memorials be given to Boys and Girls Homes of N.C., P.O. Box 127, Lake
Waccamaw, N.C. 28450.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen
Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
ROBERT J. VIG
SOUTHPORT -- Robert Julian Vig, 68 of St. James Plantation, NC lost his battle
with brain cancer and passed peacefully from this life on earth to be with his Lord
and Savior on August 6, 2008.
Bob is survived by his best friend and wife of 46 years, Emly Ann Vig; sister Phlayne
Olson (Gerald), brother Michael Vig (Linda) and brother, Joseph Vig (Patti). Beloved
father to David Vig (Encarni), Dr. Daniel Vig (Amy), and Kathy Fohr. Adored grandfather
to Michael, Joseph, Nikole, Zachary and Ellie. Bob is also survived by numerous
nieces and nephews.
Bob was born January 2, 1940 in Morris, MN to the late Julian and Martha Vig and
raised in Veblen, SD. He attended South Dakota State University, where he met his
wife, Emly and graduated in 1963 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He and
Emly moved to Wisconsin to begin a 32-year career with Vilter Mfg. They raised their
family in Big Bend, WI, in a small town atmosphere. Bob was active in the Lion's Club
and at church. He also enjoyed shooting pool, hunting, camping, canoeing, and
playing golf. In 1994 they moved to Cary, NC for a new job opportunity with Morris &
Assoc. They adapted quickly to their new southern home and made many new friends
while keeping their old friendships as well. Bob worked in industrial refrigeration for 45
years and was well respected worldwide for his expertise and honesty. The couple
moved to St. James in 2006 to live out their retirement years where together they
enjoyed golfing, fishing, and boating.
The family of Robert greatly appreciates the attention and compassionate care given
to him by the staff at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Coastal Companions. They are
forever grateful for the outstanding medical care he received from Duke University
Medical Center/Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Rex Hospital, Dosher Hospital, Hanover
Medical Specialists, and South Atlantic Radiation Oncology. The excellent care of
his doctors will never be forgotten - Robert Lacin, Kenneth Zeitler, David Reardon,
Terry Pieper, William McNulty, and Martin Meyerson. The generosity and compassion
displayed by their family, church members, friends and neighbors will always be
remembered and deeply cherished.
The family will receive friends form 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, August 22 at
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home, 1411 North Howe Street, Southport, NC.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM at Saint Peter
Lutheran Church, 4843 Hwy. 211, Southport, NC with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Lower Cape Fear
Hospice and Family LifeCare Center, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.
You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
James William Batchelor
Mr. James William Batchelor, 75, of 938 McCotter’s Marina Road, Washington,
died Thursday, October 4, 2007 at his home. A graveside funeral service will be
held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Onslow Memorial Park in
Jacksonville, NC. Mr. Batchelor’s nephews, Dalton Horne, Malcolm Horne, Michael
Howard, Kendall Horne, Ian Pinkham, and Brandon Pinkham will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM this evening at Hillside Funeral
Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC and other times at his home.
Mr. Batchelor was born in Pender County on February 25, 1932. He was the son
of the late Stacy Vann Batchelor and Ruby Pierce Batchelor. He graduated from
Richlands High School and received his BS and Masters Degrees from East Carolina
University. On December 27, 1974, he married the former Mary Linda Pinkham, who
survives. He had been a resident of Beaufort County for 22 years. Mr. Batchelor was
a member of the Masons (32nd Degree), the Shriners and the Bath Ruritan Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Linda Pinkham Batchelor of Washington, NC; one son,
James Terrence Batchelor and his wife, Penny of Crystal River, FL; one daughter, Kelly
Deanne Batchelor of Salisbury, NC; two sisters, Colleen Batchelor Horne and her
husband, Linwood and Nellie Batchelor Howard, all of Richlands, NC; one brother,
Marshall Batchelor and his wife Betty Jean of Jacksonville, NC and two grandchildren,
Justin Cole Batchelor and Mandy Griffin Matthews and her husband, Stephen. He was
also preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Taylor Batchelor and his brother, Arnold
Vann Batchelor.
(Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, October 6, 2007)
Published in Beaufort County obits
Dr. Max Greene Hamilton
WILLISTON, S.C.--Dr. Max Greene Hamilton, age 86, died Wednesday, Aug.
20, 2008 at Heartland Hospice in Augusta, Ga.
He was born March 5, 1922 in Marshville, the son of the late James Baxter and
Effie Greene Hamilton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Carroll
Hamilton and Lt. J.B. Hamilton, Jr. and a brother-in-law Harvey Batson. Dr.
Hamilton received his undergraduate bachelor of science degree from N.C. State
University and his PhD from Cornell University.
In 1988 he retired as a research professor at Clemson University. Serving his
country honorably in the U.S. Army during WW II, a veteran of the Pacific Theater.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Williston. Hamilton was a man of
honor and integrity who served his Lord, family and community with great diligence.
He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Christine Futch Hamilton of the home; a
daughter, Patricia Ann Hamilton of Williston, S.C.; a sister, Elizabeth Batson of
Burgaw; a brother, Harry M. Hamilton (Mary) of Raleigh; two sisters-in-law, Faye
Hamilton of Wilmington and Carol Burns of Burgaw; five nieces, Janet Blanton of
Wilmington, Nancy Mizelle (Bill) of Milledgeville, Ga., Sherlynn Richardson (Archie)
of Currie, Caroleigh Sholar (Joe) of Wallace, and Margaret Williams (Paul) of Charlotte;
a nephew, Harry Marsh Hamilton of Raleigh; and several great nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha with Rev.
Mark Rogers officiating. Casketbearers were Bill Mizelle, Lawrence Blanton, Tom Futch
and Harry Marsh Hamilton. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Salvation
Army, P.O. Box 90, Wilmington, N.C. 28402.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home
and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Jeremiah Nathaniel Carlton
Infant
WATHA--Jeremiah Nathaniel Carlton died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center. Jeremiah’s grandmother, Cathy Farney, is taking care
of Jeremiah in heaven.
Survivors include his loving parents Randy Neal and Denise Farney Carlton of
Watha; grandparents, Randall and Lydia Carlton of Coolidge, Ga., and Scott
Farney and wife Chris of Thomasville, Ga.; and great grandparents, Gwen Appley
and her husband, Gordon of Utica, N.Y. and Roger Farney of Utica, N.Y.
Final rites were held Monday, Aug. 25, at Riverview Memorial Park with Pastor
Thomas Eagle officiating. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center
of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Sandra Barnhill Horne
ROCKY POINT--Sandra Barnhill Horne, age 52, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.
She was born Aug. 14, 1956 in Pender County daughter of the late S. L. Barnhill
and Ophelia Barnhill Gilleland. Horne was a faithful member of Moores Creek
Baptist Church and was employed for 33 years as office manager for Southern
Homebuilders, Inc.
Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, William McArthur Horne of the
home; a sister, Christy B. Jasper and husband Joe of Burgaw; two brothers, Robert
M. Barnhill and wife Cornelia, and Kenneth F. Barnhill and wife Karen, all of St.
Helena and several nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Friday, Aug. 22, at Moores Creek Baptist Church with Rev.
Philip Eakins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Casketbearers
were Robert Barnhill, Leon Skinner, M. C. Sholar, Jeff Hilton, Elbert Newton, and
Jeffrey Barnhill.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral
Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Elwood Joseph Mills
WALLACE--Elwood Joseph Mills, age 80, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at his
residence. Mills was born May 7, 1928 in Duplin County, son of the late Joe Z.
and Viola English Mills. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Blackburn.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jewell Tiderman Mills of the home; two
sons, Joseph Wayne Mills and wife Peggy and Dennis Wade Mills and wife
Karen, all of Wallace; a granddaughter, Amanda Mills Evans and husband James;
two great grandchildren, Felecity Evans and Joshua Evans; a brother, Bobby Mills
of Wallace; six sisters, Mavis English, Alice Murray and Merrill Tiderman, all of
Wallace, Hazel Giddeons of Willard, Armour Moore and Bonnie Lee Teachey,
both of Rose Hill and numerous nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Sunday, Aug. 24, at Riverview Memorial Park with Rev.
Warren Rivenbark officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.quinnmcgowen.com.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Crematio
n Center of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Brown, Elsie Leviner Tunstall, 63, of Burgaw died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Pike Presbyterian Church
Cemetery. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Peay, Clara Joyce, 76, of Rocky Point, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at New
Hanover Regional Medical Center. A private family graveside service will be held
Sunday at Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, Burgaw.
Pickett, Eva Mae Smith, 69, of 900 W. Satchwell St., Apt. 32, died Tuesday, Aug.
26, 2008, at home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Pike Creek Missionary
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Maple Hill Community Cemetery. Dunn Funeral
Home, Burgaw.
Scott, Porter, 85, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Pender County and Farmington, Mich.,
died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2008, at home in Largo, Fla. A memorial service will be at
10:30 a.m. Thursday at Riley's Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be at Scott Family
Cemetery. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.
Stringfield, Latishia, of 24954 U.S. 421, Willard, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at
UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the auditorium
of Penderlea School, Penderlea. Burial will be at Stringfield family cemetery, Willard.
Dunn
Funeral Home, Burgaw.
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