November 2008 Obituaries

Ellis, Christerpher Lee, 22, of Rocky Point, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. The
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915
Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Burial will be at Bethany Presbyterian Church
Cemetery.

Lowman Jr., Leroy Marshall, 59, of Burgaw, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at
Pender Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Harrells Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Loyd, James Garland, 63, of Rocky Point, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Martin, Mazell Moore, 83, of Hyattsville, Md., formerly of 711 N. Wright St., Burgaw,
died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Hyattsville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday
at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Wright Street, Burgaw. Burial will be at McMillan &
Moore Cemetery, Herring Chapel Road, Burgaw. Nixon-Lewis Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Williams, Tereatha Nicole, 28, of Concord, formerly of Rose Hill, died Friday, Oct.
31, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham. The funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Burial will be at Williams family
cemetery, Williams Road, Rose Hill.

Phyllis Goetz

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Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:35 AM EDT
A memorial service for Phyllis Goetz, who passed away Sept. 28 at her home in
Raleigh, NC, will be held at Surf City Baptist Church Nov. 2, 2008 at 3 p.m.

Phyllis and her husband, Bennie, longtime friends of the church, spent the past
14 years working with the Surf City Camp Ground Ministry. Together, they have
contributed much to the church community of this area.

Phyllis is sorely missed by those who knew and loved her.

Jessie Maxine Hall

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Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:35 AM EDT
Jessie Maxine Hall, 83 of Rocky Point, NC passed away Oct. 22, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ross and Pearlie Jane Page, daughter
little Jessie and a brother Sammie Page.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband of 58 years Horace W. Hall, Sr., sons Horace
“Wayne” Hall, Jr. and wife Belinda of Colorado Springs, Co., David Hall and wife
Belinda of Castle Hayne, Roger Hall and wife Connie of Riegelwood, brother Craven
Page and a sister Dixie Starling of Fayetteville, grandchildren Andrea Hall, David
Hall, Heather and Shannon Hall, Alicia Hall, Ashley Groves and Brittany Hall.

Maxine devoted her life to the ministry of young children, to her family and her God.
Through her kindness and gentle loving spirit she was loved by all and revered by
her husband and her children.
The family received friends Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at Northside Baptist Church.
The service was conducted by Pastor Kenny Chinn. Interment was at Greenlawn
Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Rob Strickland, Martin Perez, Jim Lofts, Mac McCoy, David
Roderick and Sandy Costin.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Northside Baptist Church
Building Fund.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service

James Garland Loyd

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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
James Garland Loyd, age 63, of Rocky Point and formerly of Coats died Friday, Oct. 31,
2008 at his home.

He was born Dec. 29, 1944 in Florence, SC, the son of the late Henry Edward and Mary
Etta Clayton Loyd. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter; and brothers,
Edward Loyd, Frank Loyd and Jackie Loyd.

Mr. Loyd served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of
Riley’s Creek Baptist Church and was employed for 35 years with Mundy Industrial
Maintenance at the Invista Plant.

Surviving are his wife Leola Wiggins Loyd of the home; daughters, Judy L McLean (Ralph) of
Whiteville, Sherri L. Spencer of Rocky Point, and Lesa L. Tant (Frank) of Raleigh; son,
Harold Loyd of Coats; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Joan Baker of
Sanford and Nancy Lucas of Coats; brother, Kenneth Loyd of Benson and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home
Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Melvin Hall officiating.

Prior to the funeral service on Tuesday the family received friends at the funeral home
and at other times at the Loyd residence.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 S. 17th St.,
Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Gerald Dennis Davis Sr.

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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
Gerald Dennis Davis Sr., 64, of Sneads Ferry, died Oct. 29, 2008, at Onslow Memorial
Hospital Jacksonville.

A funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Little Zion AME in Sneads Ferry with the
Rev. Reginald E. Bradshaw officiating. Burial followed at Interfaith Community Cemetery
in Sneads Ferry.

Survivors include son, Gerald D. Davis Jr. of Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Alice Faye Sutton,
Janice Davis and Palmar Hunter, all of Sneads Ferry, Etta Fair of Raleigh, Sylvia Davis,
Ann Carol Davis and Deloris Davis, all of New York, Garnette Jordan and Larnette Jones,
both of Philadelphia and Lynelle Simmons of Hampstead, and Trinette Davis and Estelle
Davis, both of Jacksonville; brothers, Herman Fair, James Anderson Davis Jr., and Wiley
Eddie Hassell, all of Sneads Ferry, Bobby Shepard of Jacksonville, James Edward Davis,
Kenneth Davis, Robert Davis and Carlton Davis, all of New York, and Frankie Simmons,
Ronnie Simmons and James Simmons, all of Hampstead.

The family received friends Saturday at the church.

Pamela Meeks Haire

ATKINSON--Pamela Meeks Haire, age 53, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at Cape Fear Hospital.
She was born June 29, 1955 in Wilmington and was preceded in death by her father, Jack B.
Meeks. Pam graduated from UNC Wilmington with a B.S. degree in Nursing and later continued
her education receiving a master’s degree from Mt. Olive College. Haire was a Registered Nurse
and worked for many years at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Cape Fear Hospital.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years Wayne Haire of the home; a daughter, Paige Caroline
Haire, also of the home; her mother, Betty Reynolds Meeks of Atkinson; two brothers, David
Meeks (Sandra) of Currie and Jimmy Meeks of Atkinson; and a nephew, Keith Meeks of Currie
and his children Alyssa and Tyler. Also left to cherish Pam’s memory are Wayne’s family,
sisters-in-law, Barbara Davis (Ron) of Rocky Point and Paula Marek (Billie) of Mission, Texas
and their daughter, Kayla; two nieces, Lisa Caison (Joe) and their children, Shane and Alex and
Jan Stoudenmire and her daughter, Madison; a nephew, Chris Elliott (Sherlon) and their sons,
Adam and Braden; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Haire was a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved family
gatherings and sunny days. She blessed the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy of love,
kindness and caring.
A memorial service was held Oct. 31 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with
Rev. Wayne Bateman officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.

Travis Wendell Koonce Jr.

RICHLANDS-Travis Wendell Koonce, Jr, age 53, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at his residence.
He was an avid hunter and member of several hunting clubs in the area. He was also an avid
musician who was a member of several bands, including Super Grit. Survivors include his wife,
Kandy Lee Koonce; three brothers, Michael Koonce of Richlands, John Koonce of Pleasant
Hill, and Ray Koonce of Burgaw.
Final rites were held Sunday, Nov. 2, at First Baptist Church in Richlands with Reverends
Norman Aycock and Larry Glover-Wetherington officiating. Johnson Funeral Home of Richlands
handled the arrangements.

James Garland Loyd

ROCKY POINT--James Garland Loyd, age 63, formerly of Coats, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at
his residence.
He was born Dec. 29, 1944 in Florence, S.C., son of the late Henry Edward and Mary Etta
Clayton Loyd. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and three brothers, Edward Loyd,
Frank Loyd and Jackie Loyd. Loyd served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church and was employed for 35 years with Mundy
Industrial Maintenance at the Invista Plant.
Survivors include his wife Leola Wiggins Loyd of the home; three daughters, Judy L. McLean
(Ralph) of Whiteville, Sherri L. Spencer of Rocky Point, and Lesa L. Tant (Frank) of Raleigh; a
son, Harold Loyd of Coats; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Joan Baker
of Sanford and Nancy Lucas of Coats; a brother, Kenneth Loyd of Benson; and several nieces
and nephews. Final rites were held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home
Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Melvin Hall officiating.
Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 S. 17th St.,
Wilmington, N.C. 28401. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen
Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.

Gracie W. Coston

ROCKY POINT--Gracie W. Coston died Sunday, Oct. 26. Final rites were held Thursday,
Oct. 30 at Jehovia’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Burgaw. Burial followed in the Coston
Family Cemetery, Wallace.
Survivors include her husband, W. Eugene Coston of the home; a son, William E. Coston
Jr. of Florida; three daughters, Lisa C. Johnson and her husband Leonard, Theresa C.
Green and her husband Derrick and Tina Marie Coston all of Wilmington; her mother,
Gertrude Williams of Wallace; a sister Stephanie Jones of Wallace; two brothers, James
H. Carr of New York and Jeff Carr of Wallace; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Matthews Funeral Service

Published: in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
Andrew “Andy” Popjes, 73, of Cape Carteret died Friday at his home.

Services were Monday at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Emory Trainham
officiating. Interment will take place in George Washington Cemetery in Paramus, N.J.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; a daughter, Lauri Malefyt of Wantage, N.J.; a son, Craig
Popjes of Oakland, N.J.; two stepdaughters, Leigh Robertson of Mt. Airy and Cathy Smith
of King; a stepson, Thomas Jenkins of Swansboro; two brothers, Henry Popjes of Grandville,
Mich., and Ronald Popjes of Lincoln Park, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 101 Anita Forte
Dr., Cape Carteret, NC 28584 or Liberty Home Health and Hospice, 1700 Country Club Rd.,
Jacksonville, NC 29546.
.

Glenn E. Anderson

Published: in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
Glenn E. Anderson, 54, of Mount Olive, formerly of Swansboro, died Oct. 16, 2008,
at Duplin General Hospital.?

A memorial graveside service will be held on Thursday at Seaside Memorial Park at
10 a.m. with the Rev. Rachel Moser officiating.

Glenn loved playing his guitar and loved all types of music.

His parents, James Fuller and Emoree Rogers Anderson, and his brother, Roger
Anderson, all precede him in death.
Survivors include his aunt, Loma Young of Ringgold, Ga., and four cousins.

Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville is handling the arrangements.

~Paid Obituary

Torbit

Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
James L. “Jim” Torbit Jr., 43, of Jacksonville died Sunday in Jacksonville.

He was the brother of Donna Marie Craft of Hubert.

Services will be Thursday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville with the Rev.
Lawrence Cole officiating. Interment will follow at Onslow Memorial Park.

Other survivors include one son, Kyle Chandler Torbit of Hampstead; a daughter, Brooke
McKenna Torbit of Hampstead; his father and stepmother, James L. Torbit Sr. and Barbara
Torbit of Jacksonville; a sister, Kimberly Ann Torbit of Jacksonville; one brother, Ron Lancaster
of Mebane; three stepsisters, Kim Grau of Spotsylvania, Va., Denise Sheffield of Rocky Point
and Beatrice Crosby of Charlotte; and a stepbrother, Ralph Sheffield of Vanceboro
The family will receive friends tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home
in Jacksonville.

St. John

Published: in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
Franklyn C. St. John, 89, of Emerald Isle, formerly of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., died Thursday
at Carteret General Hospital.

Private services are planned.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Hunter St. John; two sons, Lynn H. St. John of New Bern
and Curtis S. St. John of Somers, N.Y.; two daughters, Martha A. Aderholdt of Wheaton, Ill.,
and Susan H. O’Driscoll of Woodlands, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Memorials may be made to Emerald Isle EMS, 7412 Emerald Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594;
St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 337, Swansboro, NC 28584; or Boy
Scouts of America, Pack 446, 9511 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594.

Kubricht

Published: in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
James Franklin Kubricht, 65, of Hubert died Friday at his daughter’s home in Washington.

Services with military honors, were Tuesday at the chapel of Coastal Carolina State Veterans
Cemetery with the Rev. Harry Carraway officiating.

Survivors include two daughters, Tina Zertuche of Anotonio, Texas, and Tambra Matthews of
Washington; two sons, George Kubricht and James A. Kubricht, both of Jacksonville; one
brother, Douglas Kubricht of Sealy, Texas; a sister, Doris Mozingo of Temple, Texas; and
nine grandchildren.

Donations may be made to the JFK Foundation Meds in Need, 259 Clarks Neck Road,
Washington, NC 27889.

Virginia Winters Crawford

Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:01 AM EST
Virginia “Ginger” Winters Crawford, Nov. 26, 1948-Oct. 20, 2008.

Ginger went to join her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the young
age of 59.

Ginger Louise was born to Gerald and Louise Winters in New Bern, on Nov. 26, 1948.
She was raised in Swansboro where she attended school, graduating from Swansboro
High School in 1967. The highlight of high school was playing flute in the high school
band.

Later she went to Onslow Technical Institute in Jacksonville graduating with an Associates
Degree in Executive Secretarial Science.
Ginger had one son, Lee Mann, from her first marriage. She married the love of her life,
John Crawford, on March 18, 1977, in Raton, N.M. They spent 31 wonderful years together.

From Raton they moved to Lubbock, Texas, for 14 years. In 1990, they moved to Grand
Junction, Colo.

Ginger worked mostly in medical billing, medical records and accounts payable. Her most
recent employment was with Mesa Developmental Services as a residential aide. Helping
the mentally challenged clients was the most rewarding job she ever had.

Ginger’s hobbies were quilting, working in her flower gardens and playing on her jet ski.
Ginger loved being grandma to all of the neighborhood children.

Ginger was a member and a deaconess at Clifton Christian Church. She attended the Monday
Night Bible Study for 18 years. She will be sadly missed by all of her friends and family.

Her parents, Gerald and Louise Winters preceded her in death; as well as her sister, Vicky
Guthrie. Survivors include her loving husband, John Crawford, of the home and her son, Lee
Mann, of Grand Junction; one brother, Neil Winters of Boulder City, Nev., and nephews Jason
and Jeff Guthrie and their children.

Memorial Services to celebrate her life were held at Clifton Christian Church, Grand Junction
on Nov. 2, 2008. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of
Western Colorado, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, CO 81506.

~Paid Obituary

Boney, Ruben Lee, 68, of Willard Road, Willard, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Newkirk Chapel Baptist Church, Willard. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Matthews Funeral Service, Wallace.

Carson, James Leon, 44, of Watha, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Fort, Kathryn Dodson (McDowell), 65, of Hampstead, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008,
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday
at 204 Scotch Bonnet Way, Hampstead. Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

Graham, Ernest Henry, 89, of 19030 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Friday, Nov. 14,
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 20 at St. Paul AME Church, Rocky Point. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Hall, Leighton, 85, of Wallace, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at home. A graveside
service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. Quinn-McGowen
Funeral Home, Wallace.

James, Caleb, 67, of Gurganious Road, Maple Hill, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at
Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. John
Missionary Baptist Church, Maple Hill. Burial will be at Issaac James Cemetery,
Angola community. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

James, Frances Tracey, 89, of Hampstead a
nd formerly of Rocky Point, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Brunswick Community
Hospital. Arrangements by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Shepard, John J., 83, of 216 Perkins Drive, Hampstead, died Wednesday, Nov. 12,
2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Manhollow Missionary Baptist Church, Hampstead, Burial will be at Edgecomb
Community Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Wood, Angela Michelle Riggs, 40, of Rocky Point, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at home.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at James Pickett Cemetery, Little Kelly
Road, Rocky Point. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Henderson

Tidewater News
Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Earlean Roberts Henderson, 64, of Bogue died Nov. 4 at Carteret General Hospital.

She was the mother of Marilyn Henderson of Hubert, Stacy Henderson and Daryl
Henderson, both of Bogue, William Henderson Sr. of Newport and Horace Henderson
Jr. of Swansboro.

Services were Saturday at Spring Garden Missionary Baptist Church.

Other survivors include her husband, Horace Henderson; a daughter, Vonda Godette of
Havelock; two brothers, Levon Roberts of Grifton and Joe Roberts of Richmond, Va.;
three sisters, Emma Roberts and Sara Rice, both of Philadelphia, and Barbara Montford
of Bogue; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Cook
Tidewater News
Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Max Leon Cook, 73, of Cape Carteret, died Friday at home.

Services were Tuesday at Peletier Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Belvin officiating.
Burial followed at Seaside Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Cook; a son, James Cook of Cape Carteret; a brother,
Gene Combs of Cape Carteret; and two sisters, Aline Wills of Hadnot Creek and Kathleen
Fraley of Dorothy, W.Va.

Poucher

Tidewater News
Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Patricia Ann Poucher, 73, of Hubert, died Sunday at home.

No services are planned.

Survivors include a son, Bruce Borden of Hubert; and one grandchild.

Schindler

Tidewater News
Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
John Lewis Schindler, 65, died Sunday at Onslow Memorial Hospital.

Services with full military honors took place today (Wednesday) at the Chapel at Coastal
Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Survivors include his wife, Pearl Schindler; four daughters, Rena Barlett of Sacrament,
Calif., Wendy Askew of Hampstead, Julie DeLong of Centerburg, Ohio and Jill Weathers
of Chesapeake, Va.; his mother, Lilian Schindler Harvey of Waynesboro, Va.; and a sister,
Flo S. Anderson of Stuarts Draft.

Memorials may be made to MCITTA, 3224 N. 109th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323-4043.

Phillips

Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Doris Phillips, 73, of Hubert died Monday at the Naval Hospital.

Services will be Thursday at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Pearson
officiating. Burial will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

Survivors include five sons, Robert C. Phillips of Mayslanding, N.J.; Dan H. Phillips, Donald
L. Phillips and Stephen R. Phillips, all of Hubert, and Richard W. Phillips of Corbin City,
N.J.; and three grandchildren.

Helen Rupp Mazzella

Tidewater News
Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Helen Rupp Mazzella, 83, of Swansboro died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Carteret
General Hospital in Morehead City.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Seaside Memorial Park in Swansboro.

Mrs. Mazzella was the owner and operator of Mazzella’s Restaurant for 30 years. She
was also active in the American Legion and served as a past Commander of American
Legion, Post 144.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Harold Rupp; a sister, Mildred
Marturano; a brother, Harold Rupp; and a granddaughter, Angela Sewell.
Survivors include her husband, Pete “Mutzie” Mazzella of the home; a daughter, Diane
Whited and her husband, Phil, of Swansboro; a son, Peter Mazzella, Jr. of Swansboro;
daughter, a Adrienne Sewell and her husband, Edward, of Swansboro; two sisters, Harriett
Thomason of Swansboro and Marilyn Schrager of Cummings, Ga.; 10 grandchildren,
Donna and her husband, Kirk, Rachael and her husband, Jay, P.J. and his wife, Lesley,
Steven and his wife, Jennifer, Peter Vincent and his wife, Toya, Amanda and her husband,
Jason, Edward III, Ashley, Peter and Adrian; and 10 great-grandchildren, Dustin, Brianna,
Drew, Aaron, Kaitlin, Brooklyn, Nathan, Sara Beth, Jason and Jonathan.

The family will receive friends tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 at Jones Funeral Home,
Swansboro.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org.

David Franklin Strole

Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
David Franklin Strole, 83, of Swansboro died Friday at Craven Regional Medical Center.

David was a retired supervisor with civil service, a member of Swansboro First Baptist
Church and a member of Seaside Masonic Lodge.

Services were Tuesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Wilkinson officiating.
Burial followed in the Ward Cemetery with Masonic Honors.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Hatsell Strole; two daughters, Pamela S. and husband
Gary W. Marshburn of Swansboro and Donna S. and husband Charles W. Hargett of
Pompano Beach, Florida; a brother, James L. Strole of Whiteville; and a sister, Barbara S.
Starceski of Virginia Beach, Va.; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
~Paid Obituary

Julian Todd Smith

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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Julian Todd Smith of Hampstead, NC, formerly of Durham, NC, died Nov. 1, 2008.
Todd’s son Bradley was the love of his life, and he had a great love for nature and the
outdoors. Todd will be greatly missed by his family.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 8, at Livingstone Tabernacle, 127 Sloop
Point Road, Hampstead, NC. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local food
bank/homeless shelter.

Contributions for Bradley’s education fund can be made to the care of Vonnie Hines,
1114 Thistle Court, Charlotte, NC 28211. A Davis Funeral Home Jordan Memorial
Chapel service.

LaDonna Sue Watkins

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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
LaDonna Sue Watkins, age 47, of Rocky Point, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at her home
surrounded by her loving and caring family.

She was born Dec. 7, 1960, in Wilmington.

Sue was a distributor of Avon for over 20 years.

Sue enjoyed all things in life and was the best wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.
She adored being with Larry and her sons, always planning things that included them all.
Being a lover of the outdoors and an avid race car and go-cart fan, she enjoyed spending
time with her family and friends at Hwy 24 Raceway in Richlands. Sue could grow anything
and her yard was a perfect example of her green thumb. Several weeks prior to Sue’s
diagnosis of cancer she donated her long, beautiful hair to Locks of Love. Sue, who had
a beautiful smile, warm personality, sweet spirit and generous nature will be forever loved
and never forgotten.
Surviving are her loving family, her devoted husband of 32 years, Larry “Woody” Watkins
of the home; sons, Larry W. “Woody” Watkins, Jr. and Joshua Allen Watkins, both of
Rocky Point; mother, Bertha Hufham Permenter of Castle Hayne; sisters, Margaret
McGirt of Wilmington, Deborah Tracey (Butch) of Rocky Point, Sharon Rice of Wilmington,
Charlene Ladner (Mike) of Phoenix, AZ, Valari Stanley (Tony) of Kissimmee, FL; and
numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home
Burgaw Chapel with the Reverend Arnold Griffin officiating.

Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens, Wilmington.

Larry, Woody and Joshua would like to express their gratitude to Sue’s family, to Lisa
Head and Lower Cape Fear Hospice nurse, Ann Stoddard for the tender loving care given
to Sue and to them during Sue’s brief illness.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw

Leah Janet Phipps

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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Leah Janet Phipps, 80, of Hampstead North Carolina died in peace on October, 21 at
UNC Hospital-Chapel Hill Burn Center.

A memorial mass was held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hampstead, North Carolina on
Oct. 27, 2008. Leah Janet was a faithful member of the St. Jude Parish Family for more
than 10 years.

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts on March 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and
Josette (Savoie) Burke. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 57 years, Daniel
Phipps, and her eight loving children and 15 grandchildren, and her brother Harold Burke.

Flowers are welcome or donations may be made in memory of Leah Janet Phipps to the
N.C. Jaycee Burn Center, UNC Hospitals, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
The phone number is (919) 966-3571. To contact St. Jude Catholic Church you may call
910 270 1477.
She is now forever with the angels in paradise.

Gertrude Parrish

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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Gertrude Parrish, 89 year old resident of Hampstead, N. C., died Nov. 5, 2008, at New
Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

She would never consider herself a saint, but those who knew her and have been blessed
by her genuine love, compassion and kindness, would say indeed she was a true saint of
God. She lived everyday praying for others and putting God first in her life. She always took
time to laugh. Whether it was dressing up in a costume or rolling someone with a rolling
pin after eating too much of her good cookin’, she always had a sense of humor. She
celebrated life in every way.

She touched many children’s lives with her love and cared for them in her Colwell Day Nursery,
that was her passion for 23 years. It was their home away from home, and they were treated
like one of her own.

Her husband, Vernon Parrish and her son, Levi Parrish, precede her in death.
She is survived by her son, Bruce Parrish and his wife, Lee Ann Parrish of Sacramento, CA;
her daughter, Rachel Gaines and her husband George of Hampstead, NC; four grandchildren,
Amanda Hassell, Kevin Cook, Andrew Parrish and his wife Carrie, Terri Winter and her
husband Jeff; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Erika Winter, four brothers and two sisters
and many well loved nieces and nephews.

A very special friend, Mr. Norman Weiss, was very dear to her long with countless other friends.

She was a proud member of the First Wesleyan Church since 1942, where she held
many positions and was a faithful servant.

Pallbearers were nephews: Graylin Dixon, Daniel Dixon, Steve Dixon, Kenneth McLamb,
Sammy McLamb, J.D. Register.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Oleander Chapel of Coble Ward Smith
Funeral Home. The family received friends one hour prior to services. Interment followed at
Seagate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to First Wesleyan
Church, 336 Brenda Drive, Wilmington, N. C., 28409, the American Cancer Society of Pender
County Relay for Life, c/o Hampstead Barber Shop Team, 314 Hughes Road, Hampstead,
NC, 28443. Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.MeM.com.

A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service

Teresa Norris Herrmann

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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Teresa Norris Herrmann, age 46, of Rocky Point, died Friday Nov. 7, 2008, at home.

She was born Sept. 27, 1962, in Fayetteville, daughter of the late Johnnie and Jacquelene
Davis Norris. She was also predeceased by a brother James Norris.

She is survived by her loving husband Norman Herrmann and daughter Rose Herrmann of the
home; a brother Bobby Norris and wife Gina, a sister Rhonda Hoffman and husband Jimmy,
all of Rocky Point; nieces Jackie Woody and husband Jonathan, Holly Norris, and nephew
Buddy Hoffman, all of Rocky Point; two great nieces, one great nephew, and many loving
friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at 7:00pm at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel,
Burgaw. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.
A service of Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw

Kathryn Dodson Fort (McDowell)
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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Kathryn Dodson Fort (McDowell), age 65, of Hampstead, NC died at Lower Cape Fear
Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, Nov. 8, 2008, following a courageous battle against
ovarian cancer.

She was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Wake Forest, NC, to William Isaac and Loena Currin Fort.

She was educated at Louisburg College and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1967 and
followed with a degree in horticulture from Sandhills Community College in 1985. Kathy
spent summers at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain. Her lengthy career in
landscape design and gardening included time at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania as
well as the North Carolina Botanical Gardens and private projects in Germany and the
eastern North Carolina coast.

On Feb. 18, 1978, she married Michael Enlow McDowell of Roanoke Rapids, NC who
survives of the home. Kathy and Michael spent many years in Stuttgart, Germany working
with US Defense Department Schools before returning to North Carolina and settling on the
coast in 1992. Kathy was a woman of extremely diverse interests. Her library housed over
600 books on gardens and horticulture as well as volume after volume of biography from
Pearl S. Buck and Hillary Rodham Clinton to both Kathryn Graham and Hepburn and from
Al Franken to Andy Rooney.
Kathy was a renaissance woman who believed in the power of the mind and in the traditions
of family and friends. Over her 35 years with her husband, Michael, she lived, gardened and
traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States always finding new ideas and
creating profound friendships all of which she lovingly maintained. She had a way of including
her friends in her preparations for parties and dinners that made everyone a part of her and
she awakened them to new tastes and thoughts and ideas that will forever be a part of their
lives. Kathy taught love and commitment as only those rare flowers of our earth can teach
and her kindness and her wit will remain fixed in the hearts of all who knew her forever.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by a brother, William I. Fort and wife Carolyn of Raleigh, NC and sisters
Elizabeth F. Carter of Orlando, Florida and Alice F. Ball and husband William of Thomasville,
NC. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Lou Butler of Grifton, NC and SC, nieces and
nephews.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the many friends and relatives and the
staff of the Zimmer Cancer Clinic and Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center for the care and love
given during her illness. We will gather at home, 204 Scotch Bonnet Way in Hampstead, NC,
in celebration of her life and legacy on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. and we will receive friends
at that time.

Her ashes will be interred at The UNC Alumni Memorial Grove Gardens at a later date. In lieu
of flowers, she requested that donations be made to: The Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center,
Wilmington, North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill Sandhills Landscape Gardening
Program, Pinehurst Zimmer Cancer Center, Wilmington Condolences can also be made at
www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Christerpher Lee Ellis

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Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:01 AM EST
Christerpher Lee Ellis, 22, of Rocky Point passed away on Nov. 1, 2008.

Christerpher was born in New Hanover County in 1986. He is survived by his father, Robert
Ellis and his wife, Rosemarie Ellis, of Broadway, NC, and mother, Angela Cayton and her
fiancé, Ricky Genes of Rocky Point; wife, Rebecca Rivenbark Ellis; daughter, Savannah
Ellis and her mother Erica Lockamy; brothers, Joshua Marks and Mike Cayton; sister,
Michelle Cayton; grandparents, Karen Ellis, Brenda Bryant, Mary-Ann LoSasso and Jerry
Baker; uncles, Ricky Potter and wife, Shannon Potter, Petey Eugene Potter and wife,
Michelle Potter and Jared Ohern and wife, Sheila Ohern; several cousins. Christerpher was
predeceased by his stepfather, Mayhew Cayton and grandfather, Bobby Ellis.

The funeral service was held on Friday in the chapel of Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander
Drive, Wilmington, officiated by Rev. Eugene Ridley. Pallbearers assisting with the service
were Ricky Potter, Petey Potter, Jared Ohern, Joshua Marks, Chris Nash and Orion Jordan.

Interment followed in Bethany Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2237 Castle Hayne Road.
Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel

James, Frances Tracey

HAMPSTEAD--Frances Aline Tracey James, formerly of Rocky Point, died Tuesday, Nov.
11, 2008, at Brunswick Community Hospital.
She was born March 27, 1919, in Mt. Holly, N.J., the daughter of Captain Ray Francis
Tracey and Minnie Della Lanier. Her father was stationed at nearby Ft. Dix. Later that year,
Captain Tracey was sent to Germany with the U.S. Army of Occupation. James and her
mother moved to Galesburg, Ill. where they lived with her paternal grandparents until her
father’s return. Captain Tracey was injured during post-war rioting and returned to the United
States for treatment and recovery.
In 1925, Frances, her mother and two sisters, Jane Elizabeth and Mary, moved to Pender
County while her father went to a new job in Tennessee. Expecting to hear he had located
housing for them, they soon learned he had disappeared. James grew up in the home of her
grandfather, Albert Spencer Lanier, on part of the Lillington Plantation in eastern Pender County.
In 1938, she married Linwood James and settled on the Hugh McRae Farm in Inversheil, Rocky
Point where he was farm manager. Two sons, Tracey and Allen, were born while the family
lived in Rocky Point.
After her sons left for college, James began working at the Rocky Point Post Office and
became postmaster, a position she held for more than 20 years. She was recognized by the
Postmaster General for her management of the growing Rocky Point mail service. She oversaw
the construction of and relocation to the new post office. James retired in 1990 and moved to
Hampstead. She traveled the western United States with her cousin. In 1992, she discovered
her half-brother, George Tracey of Colorado and sister, Nancy Tracey Dunn of New Mexico.
She embraced both them and their families. Her lost years were spent enjoying the company
of both long-held and newly found family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood James; two sisters, Jane Elizabeth
Tracey Shearin and Mary Tracey Williamson; her mother, Minnie Della Lanier Tracey and her
father, Ray Francis Tracey.
Survivors include her sons, Julian Tracey James and wife Phyllis of Shallotte and Edward Allen
James and wife Ann Batson of Cary; a granddaughter, Tshya James Mahon and husband Edward
of Salisbury, Md.; and two great grandchildren, Isabelle James and Jakob Allen Mahon; and
many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Friday, Nov. 14, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. A
rivate burial followed in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Shaw Highway.
Memorial gifts should be directed to Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church, 7450 U.S. Hwy.
117 S., Rocky Point, N.C. 28425.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and
Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Published in The Pender Post 11/19/2008

Boney, Ruben Lee

WILLARD--Ruben Lee Boney, age 69, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at New Hanover Regional
Medical Center.
He was born April 20, 1940 son of the late James and Catherine Moore Boney. He was
preceded in death by four brothers, Willis Boney, Nathaniel Boney, Solomon Boney and
Winston Boney. Final rites were held Saturday, Nov. 15, at Newkirk Chapel Missionary Baptist
Church with pastor Ronald Henry officiate. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Ruben Boney, Jr. of Rose Hill; two sisters, Laura Etta Bowen of Wallace
and Ada James of New York; two brothers, James Boney of New York and John Boney of
Greensboro; a grandson, Adrian Boney of Teachey; and special nephew, James T. Bowen of
Wallace.
Matthews Funeral Chapel of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/19/2008

Carson, James Leon

WATHA--James Leon Carson, age 44, died Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008 at New Hanover Regional
Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 31, 1964 in Waterford, Conn., the son of Carl R. and Mary Matthews Carson
Jr. Survivors include a daughter, Nikki Rackley and husband Lawrence of Warsaw; a son Jacob
Neal Carson and wife Kala of Richlands; two grandchildren, Cameron and Destiny Rackley; a
sister, Brenda Lee King and husband Felix of Burgaw; and special friend, Nancy Brown.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, is
handling the arrangements.

Published in The Pender Post 11/19/2008

McCracken, Vickie Kay

Vickie Kay McCracken, 62, of Swansboro died Nov. 12 at Carterert General Hospital.

No services are scheduled.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer L. Crowne of Westport, Conn., and Lori Bowen of
White Stone, Va.; a sister, Jimmie Lue Rutter of Emerald Isle; and four grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Safe Harbor Farm, P.O. Box 493, Maysville, NC 28555.
Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Miller, W. F.

W.F. “Bud” Miller, 89, of Swansboro died Sunday at home.

Graveside services were Tuesday at East Duplin Memo-rial Gardens.

Survivors include two sons, Michael “Mike” Joe Miller of Beaulaville and Jeffrey S. Miller
of Jacksonville; a daughter, Nora Miller Bowman of Benson; 12 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.
Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Graham, Mary

HUBERT - Mary E. Hardison Graham, 89, of Hubert, died Nov. 16, 2008, at home.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at First Baptist Kellumtown with the Rev.
Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Kellumtown Cemetery, Hubert.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Morris Graham.
Survivors include her daughters, Verta G. Henderson of Jacksonville, Wanza G. William, Monica
G. White and Deloris G. Chadwick, all of Hubert; and sons, Joseph M. Graham Jr. and Michael
R. Graham, both of Hubert.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Union Chapel AME Zion, Hubert.
Arrangements are by Saunders Funeral Home.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 11/18/2008 - 11/21/2008

Hume, Margaret Dew

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Margaret Dew Hume, 55, of Stella died Monday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in
Wilmington.

Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Dew Family Cemetery in Stella with the
Rev. Jerry Meadows officiating.

Survivors include her husband, James Hume; a son, Jay Hume of the home; her mother,
Mamie Trott Dew of Stella; and a brother, Malcom “Buddy” Dew of Stella.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in
Swansboro and other times at the home.
Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the family.

Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Hume, Margaret

STELLA - Margaret Dew Hume, 55, of Stella, died Nov. 17, 2008, at New Hanover Regional
Medical Center.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in the Dew Family Cemetery,
Stella with the Rev. Jerry Meadows officiating.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed working with children at Carobell.
Survivors include husband, James Hume of the home; son, Jay Hume of the home; mother,
Mamie Trott Dew of Stella; brother, Malcolm "Buddy" Dew of Stella.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro
and other times at the home.
Donations may be made to the family.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 11/19/2008 - 11/22/2008

Steed, Erlene Vamer

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Erlene Varner Steed, age 83, of Denton died Monday at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.

She was the mother of Eddie Steed of Swansboro.

Graveside services were today (Wednesday) at the Denton Town Cemetery with the Rev. Sandy
Young officiating.

Other survivors include a son, Dave Steed of Mooresville; two daughters, Kitty Lineberry of
Denton and Jill McDowell of Wilkesboro; a sister, Clara Varner Henderson of Lynchburg, Va.;
eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Denton Library Expansion Fund, P.O. Box 578, Denton, NC
27239.

Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Grimes, Barbara Jean ‘Bobbie’

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Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Grimes, 55, of Hubert, a devoted wife and mother, died Thursday,
Nov. 13, at home.

Memorial services were at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Swansboro with Rev. Terry
Golden officiating.

Mrs. Grimes was born April 4, 1953, in Mobile, Alabama. She was a retired civil service
employee for Cherry Point. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. Her warm
smile and enormous heart will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, Nevon McClam.
Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Ronald Grimes of Hubert; a son, Ronald Grimes Jr. of
Wilmington; a daughter, Laura Grimes and her husband, Ryan Holland, of Hubert; her mother,
Verna McClam of Summerville, S.C.; two sisters, Brenda Patterson of Greeleyville and Sandra
Chambers of Summerville; a brother, Nevon McClam of Summerville; and a granddaughter,
Lacey Holland of Swansboro.

Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City,
OK 73123-1718 or to the Onslow County Hospice 2013 Lejeune Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546.

Internet condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org.
Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Hicks, Lois Marie Norris

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Lois Marie Norris Hicks, 68, of Goldsboro died on November 16, 2008 in Raleigh.

Mrs. Hicks was a native of Swansboro and was the daughter of Thelma Norris and the late
Walter Norris Sr.

She and her loving husband, Stephen H. Hicks, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in
January. She was active in church activities, serving as an elder in the Presbyterian Church,
where she was honored as a lifetime member of Presbyterian Women. She was also an avid
gardener and served as the Chairman of the Board of the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and
in numerous offices in the New Bern Garden Club. She loved and was loved by many, and her
greatest joy was her and Steve’s children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Hicks is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Hicks; her mother, Thelma Norris of
Pollocksville; a brother and sister-in-law, Walter Norris Jr. and Sylvia Norris of Swansboro;
her children: daughter, Dianna Jessup and Bill Downey of Raleigh; son and daughter-in-law,
Kenneth and Rachael Mashburn of Kinston; son, Stevie Hicks and Jennifer Royal of Emerald
Isle; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Wendy Mashburn of Pollocksville; and daughter and
son-in-law, Shelly and Joe Stewart of Raleigh; and her grandchildren, Allison, Carson, Bradley,
Cherie, Miles, Anthony, Christopher, Kendall, and Andrew.
A worship service celebrating the life of Lois was today (Wednesday) at First Presbyterian
Church in Goldsboro with the Rev. Drew Clark and the Rev. Ryan Rasmussen officiating,
followed by a graveside service at the church cemetery of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
in Snow Hill.

Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC
27530, or The Elizabethan Gardens, 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954.

~Paid Obituary

Published in Tidewater News Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Blankenship, Gene

Mr. Gene Blankenship, 79, of Shelby, formerly of Hampstead, died Nov.13, 2008, at
Hospice Cleveland County.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after
41 years of service as a switchman.

Gene was a member of St. Jude the Apostil Catholic Church of Hampstead, NC. He enjoyed
fishing, playing golf, and woodcarving.

Preceded in death: Parents: Charles Olen Blankenship and Minnie Fannie Elizabeth Harvell
Blankenship, Brothers: Newton Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship and Leroy Blankenship,
and sister: Delorease Chambers.
Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Christeen Westedt Blankenship of the home. Daughters:
Michele Blankenship Sams and husband Tony of Shelby and Linda Friesland and husband
Chuck of California. Sisters: Miriam McNair of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Grandchildren: Tony
E. Sams of Shelby, and Michael P. Sams and wife Meredith of Georgia. David Crone of
Alabama, Allyson LaBarreare and husband Ronnie of California, Jeff Crone and wife Shannon
of California. Great-Grand Children: Michael and Maddox, Preston, Copper, Garrett, Grayson,
Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Justin.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shelby,
with Father Michael T. Kottar officiating.

Memorials: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Topsail Voice Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Boehm, Sally

Sally Boehm of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away on Nov. 14, 2008, at the Davis
Health Care Center in Wilmington.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 18, 1921, to Frank and Anna Geluso. She
was preceded in death by her parents and seven older siblings, two husbands, Thomas R.
Verratti in 1968 and Joseph Boehm in 2005, and her son V. Allen Verratti in 2002.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Diane) Verratti of Waukegan, Illinois, two grandsons,
Matthew Verratti of Wadsworth, Illinois and Thomas (Rosie) Verratti of Laurel, Maryland,
and their children, Reuven, Jacob, and Miriam. She is also survived by one sister, Nina
(Al) Mozdzer, of Valley Stream, New York, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Sally was a cook for many years at Islip High School in Islip, New York, and retired to
Hampstead in 1992. She enjoyed working in her garden. Interment will be private and no
services are planned. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
A Market Street Chapel Service

Published in the Topsail Voice Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Muery, Louis John Jr.
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Louis John Muery, Jr., 89, of Roseboro, formerly of Topsail Beach, NC, died on
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A visitation
was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Burial will be
held on January 8, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
A memorial service will be held at Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, Topsail Beach, at
a later date.

Capt. Muery, born in Harris County, Houston, Texas, was the son of the late Louis John
Muery, Sr., and Lola Wilburn Muery. He served his country 32 years as a US Navy Pilot.
During WWII he was assigned duty on the carriers USS Hornet and USS Boxer. Additional
assignments included Deputy Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training and Chief of Naval Air
Reserve Training. Among the medals he received were the Meritorious Service Medal,
American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star and
the National Defense Service Medal with a Bronze Star. He is preceded in death by his wife
of 59 years, Mary Louise Ambrose Muery and his son, John Benjamin Muery.

He is survived by: two sons, Charles Muery and Robert Muery; one daughter, Linda Hasque;
five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Duke University Memory
and Aging Studies, or a charity of your choice.0
Services are entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, in Roseboro.

Published in the Topsail Voice Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Bryan, Annie Mae Bradshaw

WALLACE--Annie Mae Bradshaw Bryan, age 90, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 at Britthaven
of North Chase.
Bryan was born Sept. 13, 1918 in Duplin County, daughter of the late James Francis and
Ella Teachey Bradshaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bryan; a daughter,
Cynthia O’Rear; five sisters, Nettie Dixon, Marie Brown, Mabel Carter, Virginia Rivenbark and
Evelyn Canady; and two brothers, J.F. Bradshaw and James Teachey Bradshaw. Bryan was
a member of First Baptist Church of Wallace.
Survivors include her devoted sons, Alvin Bryan and wife Janet of Wallace and Johnny Bryan
and wife Cathy of Wilmington; five grandchildren, Lisa Bryan, Jason Bryan and wife Kristy,
Scott Bryan and wife Camilla, Tonya Kincaid and husband Dwayne and Bryan Kirkman and
wife Donna; and seven great grandchildren;
Final rites were held Monday, Nov. 24, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with
Rev. Dr. Jim Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers
were Jamie Wells, Brad Wells, W.S. Wells, Edward Maready, Scott Teachey and Mike Bryan.
Condolences may be made to the Bryan family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen
Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/26/08

DiCandia, Josephine D’Alessia

Josephine D’Alessio DiCandia, 82, of Newport died on Sunday.

Services were Tuesday at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Mumford officiating.
Interment followed at New Bern National Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Maria C. Lindberg of Jensen Beach, Fla., Josephine Timblin
of Newport, Anna Morris of Fuquay-Varina; four sons, Ettore Nicholas DiCandia II of Newport,
Matteo P. DiCandia Jr. of Grand Bahamas, Alfred P. DiCandia of Newark, N.J. and Antonio
DiCandia of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a brother, Tony D’Alessio of Bloomfield, N.J.; a sister, Stella
Moran of Belleville, N.J.; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Gift Management
Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008

Gibbs, Stephen Carl

BURGAW--Stephen Carl Gibbs, age 38, died Thursday Nov. 20, 2008.
He was born Jan. 1, 1970 in Spartanburg, S.C. the son of Carl and Jessie Page Gibbs. Survivors
include his parents; his wife, Christina J. Gibbs of High Point; four daughters, Shelby Coats,
Christen Gibbs, Mary Elizabeth Gibbs, Jessie Mac Gibbs all of the home; four sisters, Nora
Sinyard and husband Hugh of Douglasville, Ga., Becky Proctor and husband Clint of Castle
Hayne, Wanda Price and husband Bill of Wilmington, Mary Beth Williams and husband Dean
of Goldsboro; and many nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Robelen
officiating. Burial followed in the Riverview Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can
be made to Steven’s children in care of Dean Williams P.O. Box 10217 Goldsboro, N.C. 27534.
Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/26/08

Hall, Oathel Burgess “O.B.”

WILMINGTON--Oathel B. “O.B.” Hall, age 81, formerly of Rocky Point died Thursday, Nov. 20,
2008 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre in Wilmington.
He was born Dec. 15, 1926 in Montgomery County, the son of the late Lonnie Ernest and Myrtle
Mae Nunnery Hall. Hall served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II and
was a member of Biscoe Baptist Church. He was appointed to the N.C. Board of Conservation
and Development by the Governor of North Carolina. Hall was a manager and/or on-air personality
and disc jockey for a number of radio stations in North Carolina including the Burgaw radio station.
He was an active and respected businessman in Pender County and owned of The Chalet
Restaurant and Ward’s Corner Convenience Store. He loved music and sang bass in a gospel
quartet for several years. For recreation he enjoyed playing golf with his buddies and drinking coffee
at Paul’s Place.
Hall had a wonderful sense of humor and the gift to make friends easily. He will be remembered for
his warm smile and sunny personality, which endeared him to many friends. Survivors include his
daughter, Angela H. Hinson of Burgaw; and a sister, Lucy H. Ray of Raleigh.
A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 22, in Biscoe Cemetery in Biscoe with Rev. Dean
Walker officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral
Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/26/08

Hart Jr, Earl

WILMINGTON--Earl Hart, Jr., age 38, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 at Britthaven of Wrightsville.
He was born Dec. 16, 1969 in Wilmington, the son of Brenda Fales Hart Smith and the late
Earl Hart, Sr. Hart loved his family dearly and was loved in return. He enjoyed living on the
Inland Waterway and watching the boats go by. He especially loved the dogs he had through
the years. His steadfast faith carried him through a lengthy illness.

Survivors include his mother; a step-brother, Lee Edward Smith of Supply; an adopted sister,
Brandi M. Lockhart of Poplar Branch; a nephew, Mark Fales; an uncle, Poppa Jim; many aunts,
uncles and cousins, including, Liz Blackburn; and his canine companions, B. J. and Fat Albert.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and
Cremation Center of Burgaw is handling the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/26/08

Hosie, Ellen Katherine

Ellen Katherine Hosie, 77, of Hampstead, NC, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Buhl, Idaho, on Jan. 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Glenn and Marie Cox.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Jim Cox and a sister, Jeannie Dillon.

Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Bill Hosie of Hampstead, NC; three daughters, Cathie
Stong and husband, Daniel of Port Royal, PA, Linda Padezanin and husband, Bryan of
Wilmington, NC, and Kimberly Heller and husband, Juergen of Spardorf, Germany; one son,
Douglas Hosie of Mifflin, PA; six grandchildren, Christina Wade, Scott Wade, Erika
Padezanin, Nick Padezanin, lan Heller, and Jenny Lynn Hosie; sister, Martha Thompson of
Wichita, Kansas.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who will be sadly missed by all.
The family wishes to extend special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Audrey Surak and nurse
Cindy Coyne and CNA Robin Graham of the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center
and especially for the kindness, care and concern they displayed for Mrs. Hosie.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead
Chapel by Rev. Nancy Cooper.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S.
17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.

A Hampstead Chapel Service..
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008

Hubbard Jr., Ronald Eldridge

KENANSVILLE--Ronald Eldridge Hubbard, Jr., age 57, formerly of Burgaw died Tuesday,
Nov. 18, 2008 at Duplin General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 3, 1951 in Burgaw, son of the late Ronald E. Hubbard Sr. and Lillian
Hope Rivenbark Hubbard. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ronna F. Hubbard.
Hubbard loved his family and friends and was truly loved in return. He enjoyed spending
time on the river and just being outdoors in God’s beautiful world. Ronnie was at peace
with himself, his Lord, and his family. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Survivors include a sister, Sharon H. Neely (David) of Burgaw; three brothers, Edward
Vance Hubbard Sr. of Watha, John Thomas “J. T.” Hubbard of Wilmington and George
Marion Hubbard Sr. (Kathy) of Burgaw; his step-mother, Barbara Lynn Hubbard of Georgia;
three nephews, E. J. Hubbard (Kristina), David A. Neely Jr. (Lisa) and George M. Hubbard Jr.;
two great nieces, Ashlyn Hope Hubbard, Phebe Neely; and a great nephew, Gavin Hubbard.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw
Chapel with Dr. Clarence Dodgens officiating. Condolences may be sent to
www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw
handled the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/26/08

Hernandez, Michael G.

Michael G. Hernandez, 57 of Hubert died Nov. 19, at Britthaven of Onslow.

The family will have a private memorial service.

Survivors include two daughters, Victoia and Christine, both of Vista, Calif.; two sons,
Michael and Robert, also of Vista; his father, Miguel Hernandez of Los Angeles; and three
sisters, Roxana of Hubert, Soriya and Michelle, both of Los Angeles.
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008

Hosie, Ellen Katherine
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Ellen Katherine Hosie, 77, of Hampstead, NC, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Buhl, Idaho, on Jan. 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Glenn and Marie Cox.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Jim Cox and a sister, Jeannie Dillon.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who will be sadly missed
by all.
The family wishes to extend special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Audrey Surak and
nurse Cindy Coyne and CNA Robin Graham of the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care
Center and especially for the kindness, care and concern they displayed for Mrs. Hosie.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead
Chapel by Rev. Nancy Cooper.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice,
2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.

A Hampstead Chapel Service..
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008

Matthews, Robena Arant
Robena Arant Matthews, 96, of New Bern, died Saturday at Two Rivers Healthcare Center.

She was the mother of Bobby Matthews of Swansboro.

Graveside services were Tuesday at Cedar Grove Extension Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Baxter of New Bern; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008.

Mattson, John

John Mattson, 79, of Broad Creek died Sunday at home.

He will be cremated and there will be a private family service later.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Mattson of the home; two sons, Michael Mattson of Newport News,
Va. and John Mattson of Chester, Va.; a daughter, Cynthia Mattson of Denver, Colo.; a sister,
Marilyn Mattson of Baxter, Minn.; brother, William Mattson of Nisswa, Minn.; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carteret County, PO Box 1619, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008

Page, Haywood Murphy

Haywood Murphy Page, age 80, died Nov. 23, 2008 at his residence after a long period of
declining health and esophageal cancer.
He was born May 30, 1928 in Pender County and resided on the family farm his entire life
except during 1944-1948 while he attended college and received his degree from N.C. State
University from 1948-1951 when he worked for the Federal Government, and from 1951-1953
while he served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in his death by his parents, Albert Haywood and Eva Cerita Pridgen Page;
two sisters, Thelma P. Ourt and Louise P. Anderson; and a grandson, Luke Hanson Page. He
was a farmer by trade and a rural letter carrier. Page received many accolades including
Distinguished Service Award in Pender County and Outstanding Young Farmer in Pender County.
He served on the Long Creek Grady School Advisory Board and was active in many service
related activities. Page was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who lived his life as a
witness for Christ. He was a lifelong member of Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church
where he was active in the choir until his sickness and served as Sunday School
superintendent and treasurer for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Annette McLawhorn Page of the home; three children,
Blany Page of Wilmington, Ramona Page Jenner and husband Tom, of Raleigh and Albert Page
and wife Elizabeth of Cary; a sister Elizabeth P. Holly of Burgaw; five grandchildren, Jonathan
Page, Greg Jenner, Thomas Page, Andrew Page, and Anna Grace Page; and nine nieces and
nephews.
Final rites were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with
Pastor Rick Russell presiding and David DeVane assisting. Burial followed in the Page Family
Cemetery on Page Road. Pallbearers were Donald Caison, Jimmy Casteen, Terry Herring,
Jennings Humphrey, Fredrick Ourt and Robert Ourt. Honorary pallbearers were Buddy
Gerganous, J.C. Pridgen, Sam Rivenbark, Marvin Moss, Rodney Garner, Charles Highsmith,
Doug Lukens, Jimmy Rogers, Lowell Mercer and David DeVane.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o
Buddy Gerganous, 4245 N.C. Hwy. 133, Rocky Point, N.C. 28457. Condolences may be sent to
www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw
handled the arrangements.
Published in The Pender Post 11/26/08.

Provost, Garland Lee

Garland Lee Provost, 80, of Bear Creek died Nov. 18.

Graveside funeral services were Friday at the Russell Family Cemetery in Bear Creek with
the Rev. Robert Hall officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Johnnie; three daughters, Jo Provost and Beckie Street, both
of Swansboro, and Pattie Cox of Manteo; his sister, Kathryn Hilger of Maryland; and two
grandsons, Bryan Salmons and Baker Street.

Memorials can be made to the Joseph L. Beasley Memorial Fund, in care of Swansboro
High School.
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008.

Soboczynski, Jr., Edward R. “Mr. Ed”

Edward R. “Mr. Ed” Soboczynski, Jr., 72, of Sneads Ferry, died at Woodbury Wellness
Center after a tough journey.

Ed was born Oct. 27, 1936, to the late Theresa (Regis) and Edward R. Soboczynski Sr. in
Trenton, N.J. Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. He retired after 35 years from
IMO Industries in Lawrenceville, N.J. as a Corporate Manager of Safety Security and Environment.

He and Midge moved to Sneads Ferry in 1998. He was a Master Gardner and a member of
the Wilmington Rose Society and a member of the Sneads Ferry Garden Club. He did
lectures and consultations for several garden clubs. He was a very active member of the
First United Methodist Church of Sneads Ferry and a volunteer with the Karen Beasley
Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. He loved life, boating, fishing, birding, gardening of any kind,
wildlife and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife Mildred S. Soboczynski of 28 years; a daughter and son in law,
Debra and Gary Leonard of Bennett, NC; a son, Jeffery of Browns Mills, New Jersey; a step
daughter, Patricia Buttich of Trenton NJ; a stepson and step daughter, Michael S. and
Diana Multon of Dallas, TX,; a sister and brother in law, Sandra and Willliam Schell of
Sicklerville, NJ; three grandchildren, Brandon and Eric Leonard and Christopher Buttich;
and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by a son, Edward R. III.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Sneads Ferry United Methodist
Church; Rev. Keith A. Miller with officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Sneads Ferry United
Methodist Church, 305 Lakeside Drive, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 or the American Cancer
Society, Greenville (NC) Office, 930 Wellness Dr. #B, Greenville, NC 27834.

Internet condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org. .
Published in the Topsail Voice November 26, 2008

Stoutz, Janet Mozelle

Mrs. Janet Mozelle Stoutz, 63, of Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

Mrs. Stoutz was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen Memory. She is survived by two
daughters, Michele Coher and husband Matthew, of Leland, NC, Pam Drew and husband
James, of Atkinson; one sister; Lynn Hartwick and husband Junior, of Marion, SC; four
grandsons, Jonathan, Joseph, Jesse, and Jacob; and one great-grandson, Seth.

She loved NASCAR and her family, but was happiest of all when “hanging out” with her grandsons.
She will certainly be greatly missed, and always lovingly remembered.

The family received friends Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith, Oleander Chapel.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, also in Coble Ward-Smith, Oleander
Chapel, with interment at Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, NC.
Tributes and condolences may be offered to the family at www.mem.com.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.
Published in the Topsail Voice November 26, 2008

Vas Dias, Carolyn Melon

Carolyn Mellor Vas Dias, 84, of Hubert died Sunday at Craven Regional Medical Center in
New Bern.

Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Tabernacle United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian
Lassiter officiating.

Survivors include her husband, Joost Vas Dias; a daughter, Nina Vas Dias of Miller’s Creek;
a son, Marc Vas Dias of Hubert; a brother, William Herbert Mellor of Princess Anne, Md.;
and two grandsons.

Memorial donations may be sent to Global Country of World Peace, 2000 Capital Blvd.,
Vedic City, IA 52556, or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH
54250-0301.
Published in the Tideland News November 26, 2008

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