September 2008 Obituaries
Kathleen H. Walker
ROCKY POINT--Kathleen Hewett Walker, 80, a well-known Pender County artist, died Sunday,
Aug. 24, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 19, 1927 in Wilmington, daughter of the late David O. Hewett and Delphia
Pruitt Hewett. Walker was a prolific artist and painted a wide scope of subjects. She participated
in Spring Fest and the Blueberry Festival and was an active member of the Pender Arts Council
where she sold works and had several shows. A member of the Oil Painting Class at Cape Fear
Community College for close to twenty years, she was a great help and inspiration to new students
and substituted for the instructor when needed. The class will miss her wit and laughter very much.
Walker also donated paintings to raise money for the Arts Council. She gave materials to students
unable to afford them and even carried a student to class when the lady was unable to drive herself.
All of her fellow classmates will remember her for the gift of herself to each of them over the years.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Elbert H. Walker; a daughter, Patsy Ann Bennett and
husband Mark, of New Bern; two grandsons, James A. and Roy A. Clements; and two
great-grandchildren, Christian and Austin Clements.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to
Pender County Arts Council, P.O. Box 661, Burgaw, N.C. 28425. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.andrewsmortuary.com. A Market Street Chapel Service.
Porter Scott
LARGO Fla.--Porter Scott, 85, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at his residence.
He was born May 27, 1923 in Riley’s Creek Community in Rocky Point, son of the late William
Porter and Annie L. Merritt Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Morrill Scott,
on May 3, 2006; and three brothers, Blondy E. Scott, Harold O. Scott and Arcadia Scott.
Scott was a graduate of Long Creek Grady High School and served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. He was a carpenter who built homes and made beautiful inlaid wooden boxes. He
and his wife, Jeannette, lived in Farmington, Mich., until their retirement when they moved to
Florida, first to Pinellas Park and finally settling in Largo. They like to travel. She loved music and
loved to sing. Jeannette was also an expert crocheter of beautiful afghans.
Survivors include a son, Robert Scott of Green River, Wyo.; and a daughter, Ann Marie Scott
Nichols (Colin) of Enfield, England; three grandchildren, Deana Slone (Edwin) of North Lewisburg,
Ohio, Luke Nichols and Jake Nichols both of Enfield, England; a great granddaughter, Summer
Hevelone of Springtown, Texas; a sister, Marie Scott Horton (Grag) of Wilmington; two brothers,
Thurman E. Scott (Frances) of Durham and David Jack Scott (Barbara) of Wilson; and a sister-in-law,
Barbara Scott of Washington. Extended family includes a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jeanette is also survived by a sister, Marion Horton of Cadillac, Mich.
A memorial service will be held for Porter and Jeannette Scott on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at
Riley’s Creek Baptist Church in Rocky Point with Rev. Melvin Hall officiating.Interment will follow in
Scott Cemetery on Scott Road.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Riley’s Creek Baptist, 19845 N.C. Hwy. 210, 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.
Clara Joyce Peay
ROCKY POINT--Clara Joyce Peay, age 76, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 5, 1932 in Sampson County, daughter of the late Jake and Arlene Guyton
Faircloth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Alton Peay Sr. and brother, Martin
Faircloth. Peay was a member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Howard Alton Peay Jr. of Wilmington; two daughters, Connie Odom and
husband Ricky, of Rocky Point and Sarah Ann Lyon and husband Buster, of Cape Carteret; three
grandchildren, Bradley Odon and wife Brandi and Jamie Odom and wife Alexis, all of Rocky Point
and Amanda Bridges Peay; a great granddaughter, Trinitee Odom; and two brothers, Troy Faircloth
and wife Millie, of Baltimore, Md. and Jackie Faircloth and wife Mary, of Delco.
A private family graveside service was held Sunday, Aug. 31, at Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery
with Rev. Melvin Hall officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to the American Cancer Society, 930-B
Wellness Dr., Greenville, N.C. 27834. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Elsie Leviner Brown
BURGAW--Elsie Leviner Brown, age 63, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008.
She was born Sept. 9, 1944 in Wallace, S. C., daughter of the late Heborn and Bessie Hatcher.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Neal Leviner, Lee Tunstall and Reese Brown.
Brown was a faithful member and deacon of Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church. She was
a proud evangelist with a license to preach, who joyfully shared the word of God with others.
She found joy in the simplest things, but her greatest joy was family. Brown loved music, singing,
knitting and crocheting. She was blessed with a love for the Lord and a faith that took her through
an extended illness. Survivors include her loving family: two daughters, Loretta Williams and
husband Steven and Samantha Tunstall all of Burgaw; two grandsons, Steven Williams and
Christopher Savory; and many nieces and nephews.
Final rites were held Saturday, Aug. 30, at Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. C.
Young-Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Pike Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Casketbearers
were Damon Stanley, Richard Bellows, Mark Mintz, Matt Todd, Kenny Powers and Jim Martin.
Honorary bearers were Elders and Deacons of Pike Rocky Point Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and
Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
KINSTON - God welcomed another "angel" into His kingdom when he called Edna Rivenbark
"home" on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008.?Born in Pender County on September 16, 1920, she was
the daughter of the late Scornwall Lester Rivenbark and Eva Wells Rivenbark. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Drexel Kermit "Rex" Smith, Jr.;
sisters, Luema Rivenbark Higgins and Carolyn Rivenbark Teachey and brothers, Stacey and
Woodley Rivenbark. Mrs. Rivenbark was a homemaker, a beautician and was associated with
Herring & Rivenbark, Inc. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.? She was a Pink Lady Volunteer
and a member of Southwood Memorial Christian Church where she served as a Sunday
School Teacher and a Deaconess. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Marion Vance
"M.V." Rivenbark; daughters, Thyra Rivenbark Smith and husband Kermit of Greenville and K
ay Rivenbark Smith and husband Doug of Kinston; grandchildren, Jarma Smith Khoury and
husband Tony, Michele Smith Neuhoff and husband Jay, Melissa Smith Richter and husband
Martin, and Renee Smith Carter and husband Brad, all of Greenville; great-grandchildren, Ely,
Bryn and Gabby Khoury, Blythe, Craig and Reid Neuhoff, Drex and Hagen Richter, Caroline
and Christine Carter, all of Greenville; sisters, Evelyn Bloodworth of Fayetteville, Maude
Alexander of Atkinson, and Margaret Rivenbark of Burgaw; brothers, Ivy Rivenbark and wife
Nancy of Baltimore, MD, Frank Rivenbark and wife Betty of Wallace, Edgar Rivenbark and
wife Helen of Wilmington, and Morris Rivenbark and wife Julia of Kinston. The family will receive
friends from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Southwood Memorial Christian Church.
Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Church with Reverend Rick Vernon officiating.
Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home.
Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com.
Published in the Free Press from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008
FITZHUGH M. PIERCE
Fitzhugh Melvin Pierce, 72, of Goldsboro, died Tuesday, April 1 at Wayne Memorial Hospital
in Goldsboro.
Born in Pender County, he was the son of Eula Mae Foss Pierce of Leland, N.C., and the
late Bryant Henry Pierce. He also was preceded in death by two sons, James Pierce and
Danny Ray Pierce. He attended Love Memorial Baptist Church and was a retired mechanic.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with
the Rev. Richard Toler and the Rev. Ira Williford officiating. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial
Park.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Eula Mae Pierce; three sons, William
Pierce of Rocky Point, Elton Pierce and Alton Pierce, both of Leland; two daughters, Teresa
Ann Harrelson of Fremont, Sandra Mae Ridlehoover of Lexington, S.C.; a brother, W.T. Pierce
of Odgen; a sister, Eva Mae Shingleton of Hampstead; several grandchildren and several
great- grandchildren.
The family is being served by Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home and online condolences may be
directed to www.shumate-faulk.com.
Published in Wayne /Wilson April 3, 2008
MRS. DAISY N. BEMBRY, OBITUARY, WEEK OF AUGUST 21-27, 2008
The Wilmington Journal
Originally posted 9/2/2008
Mrs. Daisy Newkirk Bembry, 88, 0f Wilmington, departed this life, Monday, August 18, 2008
at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lifecare Center. She was born, June 20, 1920 in Pender
County to the late John and Lula Bordeaux Newkirk. She attended the public schools of
Pender County and graduated from Pender County Training School in 1938. She received
a Bachelor of Science Degree from Shaw University in the field of Home Economics in 1948.
She began her professional career teaching Home Economics in the Chowan County School
System in Edenton, N.C. and went on to a distinguished career in the Agriculture Extension
services. After thirty (30) years of dedicated services, she retired and moved to Wilmington,
N.C. to be near her loving brother, John Clifton Newkirk.
Daisy was reared in a loving Christian family and Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church,
Burgaw. After moving to Wilmington, she connected herself with Ebenezer Missionary
Baptist Church.
She was married to the late Robert Bembry of Edenton, N.C. Preceding her in death were
her sister, Mable Herring (Benny) of Burgaw, her brothers, Kenneth Newkirk (Helen) of Watha
and John Newkirk of Wilmington.
Daisy leaves to cherish her memory, one brother, Mack Dudley Newkirk of Wallace, NC; one
sister-in-law Lillie Mae Newkirk of Wilmington, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
The family will receive friends and relatives Friday, August 22, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw. The funeral will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday
August 23, 2008 at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend A. L. Gee officiating.
Interment will follow in the Newkirk Cemetery, Malpass Corner Road, Burgaw. A Dunn Service,
Burgaw
Carpenter, Geneva Loftin, 80, of 14848 N.C. 210, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008,
at Huntington Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary
Baptist Church. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Murphy, Kimberly, 45, of 490 Bell-Williams Road, Currie, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moore's Creek
Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Burgaw. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
David Earl Bonham Sr.
ROSE HILL--David Earl Bonham Sr., age 68, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at the Brian Center
in Wallace.
Bonham was born July 28, 1940 in Duplin County, son of the late Henry Harlee and Fannie
Williamson Bonham.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Horrell Bonham of Rose Hill; a daughter, Sherry B. Brown and
husband David of Wallace; a son, David Earl Bonham Jr. and wife Robin of Rose Hill; a grandson,
Benjamin Michael Dover; two step grandchildren, Jessica Crockrell and husband Jason and J. P.
Brown; a step great grandson, Nathan Crockrell; two brothers, Frank Bonham and wife Glenna of
Williamsburg, Va. and Bob Bonham and wife Sarah of Wrightsboro; two sisters, Mabel Thigpen of
Burgaw and Faye Mobley and husband J.L. of Sneads Ferry; and many nieces, nephews and
caregivers.
A graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Clay Hill Cemetery with Rev. Ronald
Ginn officiating. Condolences may be made to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral
Home and Cremation Center of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Published in Pender Post 9/10/2008
Bolling, Thomas, Henry, 62, of Rocky Point, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen
Funeral Home, Burgaw. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burgaw.
Lee, James, 73, of 9675 N.C. 50, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender Memorial
Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial
will be at Coy Lee Cemetery, Maple Hill. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Pickett, Davetta, 63, of 1107 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Pender
Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Deliverance Center, Maple Hill.
Burial will be at Pickett Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Woods, Jack, of 3926 U.S. 117 South, Burgaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home.
Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Wilmington Star-News on 9/12/2008
Avery, Darlene Virginia, 66, of Willard, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel
Hill. A graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Potts Memorial Presbyterian
Church Cemetery, Penderlea. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15 /2008
Darlene Virginia Avery
WILLARD--Darlene Virginia Avery, age 66, formerly of Muskegon, Mich., died Sept. 12,
2008, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
She was born March 21, 1942 in Muskegon, Mich., daughter of the late Christopher
Columbus “C. C.” and Lois Thompson Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Albert Samuel Avery; a son, Glenn Avery; and a brother, Chris Smith. Avery was a faithful
member of Watha Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving
mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her daughter, Joanna Britt of the home; a son, David M. Avery and wife
Amy of Geneva, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Angela Britt, Brandy Britt, Crystal Britt, Danielle
Britt, Michael Bailey, John Avery Gillis, Morgan Harper and Dawn Harper; a sister, Betty
Sikkenga of Muskegon, Mich.; three brothers, Lee Smith of Spring Lake, Mich., Jim Smith
and Charles Smith, both of Muskegon, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside
memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church
Cemetery in Penderlea with Rev. Gary Avery officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Watha P.F.W.B. Church, 18 N. Charlotte
St., Watha, N.C. 28478. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw handled the arrangements
William “Bill” Rush Burgess
ATKINSON--William “Bill” Rush Burgess, 71, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 30, 1937 in Logan, W. Va., son of the late Willard Jess and Opal Irene
Gore Burgess. He was predeceased by a sister, Lula Belle Landrum. Burgess served his
country honorably in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Darles Taylor Burgess; a daughter, Pamela B.
McKoy of Atkinson; two sisters, Mary Hand of Wilmington and Linda Richardson and
husband David of Darlington S.C.; a brother, Clyde Burgess and wife Mary of Burgaw;
several nieces, nephews and a beloved grand-dog named Rudy.
Burgess loved his family dearly and was a good provider for his beloved wife and daughter.
He was blessed with a love of music and natural talent. He enjoyed playing the guitar,
piano and keyboard. His passions included restoring antique cars and growing and grafting
Japanese Maple trees. A gathering of family and close friends will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Pender County Humane Society, P.O. Box
626, Burgaw, N.C. 28425. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Thomas Henry Bolling
ROCKY POINT--Thomas Henry Bolling, age 62, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at New
Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 4, 1946 in Brunswick County the son of the late Earl Beverly Bolling and
Annie Willetts Bolling. Thomas loved his family dearly and showed it in many ways. Being
an avid hunter and fisherman, he always enjoyed being outdoors in God’s beautiful world.
He was a noted and talented sheet metal worker and took great pride in his work.
Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Gail Crocker Bolling of the home; two daughters,
Pamela Ann Bolling of Wilmington and Angela Marie Best and husband Robert of
Hampstead; two grandchildren, Thomas Best and Robert Earl Best; six sisters, Lynn
Evans of Rocky Point, Emily Tromblay of Lowell, Mass., Rae Cobb of Washington state,
Betty Jean Browning of Winnabow, Virginia Ward of Bolton, and Barbara Jackson of Texas;
a brother, James Eichorn of Winnabow; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 13, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw
Chapel with Pastor Billy Fowler officiating.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and
Cremation Center of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Jerry T. Spell
CASTLE HAYNE—Jerry T. Spell, 64, formerly of Wallace, died Sept. 12, 2008 at Lower
Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. He was born July 30, 1944, son of Tootsie (R.W.)
and Hilda Sholar.
He was a former member of General Electric’s Manufacturing and Engineering Group
and founding member and former chief of Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Department. He
is survived by his wife Becky of Castle Hayne; his mother, Hilda Sholar of Wallace; a
daughter Melissa and husband Chris Deal; a brother, Punk Sholar and wife Pat, all of
Ivanhoe.
Spell was a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School. He served in the National Guard
Reserve and attended Wilmington College. He worked at the Dairio in Wallace where he
met Becky. They were married in 1967 at Rocky Point Methodist Church. He worked at
General Electric in Castle Hayne where he was a member of the Elfun Society and
retired in 2003 after 35 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Wrightsboro
United Methodist Church.
Aside from being a husband, father, and friend who brought joy and talent and a giving
spirit to the lives of many. Spell was an avid sportsman. He inspired and encouraged
his wife, daughter and countless others to love and care for God’s creatures and the
natural world. His desire to be on the water, in the woods, and in the company of
animals was unquenchable and it will live on in those whose lives he influenced.
A memorial service followed by reception was held Sunday, Sept. 14, at Wrightsboro
United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Haddock officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington,
N.C. 28401 and/or Wrightsboro United Methodist Church, 3300 Kerr Ave., Wilmington
N.C. 28405.
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service of Wilmington handled the arrangements.
Stalker, Leslie Gail, 60, of Atkinson, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at New Hanover Regional
Medical Center. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/15 /2008
Leslie Gail Stalker
ATKINSON--Leslie Gail Stalker, age 60, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at New Hanover
Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 29, 1947 in Hayward, Calif., daughter of the late John and Muriel McCain
Simons. She was preceded in death by two sons, Brett Stalker and Gregg Stalker and a
brother, Steve Simons. She was a devoted wife, an excellent mother to her six children
and a wonderful grandmother and sister. She was loved and was loved in return. She spent
many happy hours gardening and quilting. She enjoyed working with the Pender County
Sheriff’s Department and the N.C. Department of Corrections, Burgaw Unit.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, George H. Stalker of the home; four children,
George H. Stalker III of Melbourne, Fla., Geoff Stalker of Wallace, Susan Kellogg and
husband Rob, of Toronto, Canada, and Dr. Brodie Jenkins and husband, Eric of Missouri
City, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; a great granddaughter; two brothers, Foster Simons
of Carolina Beach and Jason Simons of Colorado City, Colo.; and two sisters, Arlene
Young and Cathy Erickson both of Mass.
A gathering and celebration of Stalker’s life will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel. Condolences may be sent to
www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of
Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Lydia Jane Powell
WILLARD-- Lydia Jane Powell died Sept. 10, 2008 and is now safe and resting in the arms of
Jesus. She was the infant daughter of Jason and Patty Powell and sister of Zoe Powell. She
was loved and adored from the beginning of life.
Survivors include her parents and big sister; maternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Sherrill of
Willard; paternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Powell of Watha; maternal great-grandparents,
John Norris and fiancée Eloise Register of Wallace and Bob Graley of Watha; paternal great-
grandparents, Avis Powell of Watha and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Powell of Harrells; an uncle,
Dean Blizzard and fiancée Anita, and his daughter Tanner of Willard; an aunt, Mary Beth
Parker and husband James of Willard and numerous family and friends.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept. 14, at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha.
Condolences may be made to the Powell family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen
Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Samuel Lee “Bud” Brothers
BURGAW-- Samuel Lee “Bud” Brothers age 62, died Sunday Sept. 14, 2008 at New
Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 2, 1945 in New Hanover County, the son of the late Horace and Frances
White Brothers. He preceded in death by a sister, Frances Susan Brothers.
Survivors include aunts and uncles, Eva White Jones of Burgaw, Albert White and wife
Hazel of Rocky Point, Marie Brothers Harrell of Burgaw, Leonard Brothers and wife Margie
of Va., Dennis “Rock” Brothers of Va., Annette Brothers of Burgaw, Dorothy Brothers of
Va., and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his dog Princess. Final rites will
be held at 11a.m. Wednesday (today), Sept. 17, at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. J.C. Young-Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Burgaw Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning prior to the service and after
the service at the home of Dorothy Brothers at 1845 U.S. Hwy. 117 N. in Burgaw. Memorial
contributions can be made to The Zimmer Center 2259 S. 17th St. Wilmington, N.C. 28401
or the charity of ones choice.
Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw handled the arrangements.
Williams, Maggie Durham, 95, of 1271 Porters Lane, Rocky Point, died Sunday, Sept. 14,
2008, at Guilford Health Care, Greensboro. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Burgaw Seventh Day Adventist Church, U.S. 117, Burgaw. Burial will be at Durham family
cemetery, Porters Lane Road, Rocky Point. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw
ULAH MARGURITE FLYNN
ATKINSON
MCCORMICK, SC - Mrs. Ulah Margurite Flynn Atkinson, 88, devoted wife of the late C/WO
Luther Delmus Atkinson, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2008, at the
Savannah Heights Living Center in McCormick, SC.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2008,at Platt's Funeral
Home Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Dr. Michael Ruffin officiating. Burial will follow at
Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mrs. Atkinson, a native of Pender County, NC, daughter of the late George Franklin Flynn
and Alice Elizabeth Moore Flynn, had made her home in Augusta, GA for most of her adult
life, meshed with military relocations in the early years of her marriage. She was deeply
devoted to being a homemaker, a wonderful mother to her children, and a loving wife to her
husband. She loved to help others, young and old, in any way she could. She was a member
of The Hill Baptist Church, belonged to the Faith Seekers Sunday School Class, the Flossie
Joiner WMU Circle, and had taught Sunday School and Training Union. Mrs. Atkinson was a
Den Mother of Cub Scouts and a Brownie Scout leader for many years. She retired from
Andress Nursing Home as an Occupational Therapist. She was also a member of The
Eastern Star in Augusta. The family would like to thank the staff of Savannah Heights Living
Center for the years of loving and compassionate care they showed on Mrs. Atkinson. A
very special Thank You to the members of The Hill Baptist Church family who never forgot her !
Survivors include her daughter, Margurite (Peggy) Atkinson Gilmore and her husband Forrest
C. Gilmore of McCormick, SC; her "Chosen" daughter, Truellen Wallace Baker and her
husband Victor Harold Baker, Jr. of Augusta, GA; one daughter in law, Marcia Hope Goodman
Atkinson of Lenexia, KS; four sisters, Beulah Blake of Riegelwood, NC, Melba Lennon of
Bolton, NC, Letha Huffman and her husband Bob of Clemons, NC, and Alice Boykin of
Camden, SC; two sisters in law, Catherine Flynn of Riegelwood, NC, and Helene Flynn of
Delco, NC; two brothers, Miles Flynn and his wife Mary of Riegelwood, NC, and Floyd
Flynn and his wife, Ila Mae of Reigelwood, NC; 3 grandsons, William Luther Atkinson of
Buffalo, MI, John Spencer Atkinson of St. Petersburg, FL, and Forrest Gregory Gilmore
and his wife Melissa of Chevy Chase, MD; two "Chosen" grandchildren, Victor Baker, III
and his wife Jennifer of Augusta, GA, and Julia Baker Huster and her husband Steve of
Newnan, GA; six great-grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Gilmore, Alec Gregory Gilmore, and
Jack Hilton Gilmore all of Lawrenceville, GA, Apple Melissa Gilmore, Henry Forrest Gilmore,
and Holiday Melissa Gilmore all of Chevy Chase, MD. She loved and delighted in 27 nieces
and nephews.
Mrs. Atkinson was preceded in death by three sons, Infants Franklin Jones Atkinson and
Luther D. Atkinson, Jr., and Robert "Bob" Jerry Atkinson; one infant sister, Lela Flynn; and
two brothers, Curtis Flynn and Charles Flynn
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Faith Seekers Sunday School Class.
The family will receive friends the day of the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Platt's Funeral
Home Crawford Avenue Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 2165 Kings
Way, Augusta, GA 30907-4497.
Please sign the guestbook and send condolences to www.plattsfuneralhome.com
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
Schwiesow, Bernard Randall, 77, of Hampstead, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. A
memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hampstead United Methodist Church.
Andrews Mortuary Market Street.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 9/22/2008
Rev. Stiles Hout Ellyson
BUIES CREEK—Rev. Stiles Huot Ellyson, age 81, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at
his residence.
He was born in Richmond, Va. to the late Stiles H. Ellyson Sr. and Virginia Belle Gayle
Ellyson. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ora Green Campbell Ellyson
and a sister, Virgina Ellyson Leonard.
Stiles was called to the ministry and was pastor of twelve Baptist churches throughout
Virginia and North Carolina including Burgaw Baptist Church for eight years. Following
retirement he served as a volunteer chaplain at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital. He is
survived by two daughters, Brenda Ellyson Radford and husband David of Durham and
Mary Catherine “Kacky” Ellyson Gellerman of Erwin; and a son David Ellyson and wife
Gail of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Ashleigh Radford Dippolito and husband Brett,
Michael Radford, Joel and Alicia Gellerman, Hannah and William Ellyson; and a great-
grandchild, Ryan Dippolito; and a sister Mary Morris Ellyson Graves of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Final rites will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Memorial Baptist Church in
Buies Creek with Dr. David Whiteman officiating. Burial will follow in Buies Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Leslie Hartwell and Ora Green Campbell Endowed
Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 116 Buies Creek, N.C. 27506; or to Memorial Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 485, Buies Creek, N.C. 27506; or to the J.A. Campbell House, P.O.
Box 247 Buies Creek, N.C. 27506.
O’Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Evelyn Dowless Bradshaw
BLADENBORO- Evelyn Dowless Bradshaw, age 78, died Monday Sept. 15, 2008 at her
residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Lee Dowless, Sr. and Myrtle Hester
Dowless; a daughter, Judy Gray Bradshaw Stanton; an infant grandson, Kenneth Wayne
Price; five brothers, Downey, Leslie, Ross, Roy Lee and Harry Lee Dowless, Jr.; two
sisters, Ila Dowless and Estelle Dowless.
Survivers include her husband, Barnie Bell Bradshaw; a daughter, Winnie Sue Price and
her husband Myers; a son, Jesse Bradshaw and his wife Tammy; a son-in-law Phillip
Stanton; three sisters, Stella Burns, Retha Bryan and Myrtle Croom; five grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren.
Final rites were held Thursday Sept. 18, at Abbottsburg Baptist Church with Reverends
Dewey Jackson and George Langley officiating. Burial followed in Bullard Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.bladenfuneralhome.com. Bladen Funeral
Home of Elizabethtown handled the arrangements.
Loria Robinson DeVane
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.--Gloria Deloris DeVane, age 61, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
at Yale New Haven Hospital.
She was born May 4, 1947 in Ivanhoe, daughter of the late Herman Elree and Rosa
Mae Robinson. She joined Royal Chapel Baptist Church at an early age and relocated
to Bridgeport, Conn. in 1967, where she married Hezekiah DeVane and had two children.
DeVane joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed working in various
auxiliaries.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, a kind and caring friend. She worked
for more than 20 years at Bryant Electric and pursued a college education at the
University of Bridgeport where she majored in Education. She was preceded in death by
her parents; a grandson, Daayon DeVane; a sister, Esther Henry; a brother, John Arthur
Robinson; father in law, Jermiah DeVane; and a brother in law, Jerry DeVane.
Survivors include her husband Hezekiah (Hicky) DeVane; two children, Shanda DeVane
and Andre DeVane both of Bridgeport, Conn.; a grandson, Jayvon DeVane; a great-
granddaughter, Khamya Jarman of Warsaw; two brothers, Herman (Marilyn) Robinson of
Oklahoma City, Okla., Thomas Robinson of Bridgeport, Conn.; a sister, Annie (James)
Cooper of Kenansville; her mother-in-law, Eunice DeVane of Harrells; three sisters-in-law,
Bernice Thomas of Wallace, Elizabeth (Joe) Smith of Harrells, and special sister-in-law
Lee DeVane of Bridgeport, Conn.; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Final rites will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Royal Chapel Baptist Church
in Harrells. Interment will follow in the Newkirk Family Cemetery in Willard. Matthews
Funeral Service of Wallace handled the arrangements.
Martha Carney Cobia
WILLARD--Martha Carney Cobia died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.
Cobia was born June 21, 1948 to the late Joseph and Mary Sue Carney. She was
employed with Stevco Knits for 25 years. She worked at Dell Lab for 10 years prior to
her illness. She was preceded in death by a sister, Clorine James and three brothers,
R. P. King, Roscoe Murphy and Alton Ray Carney.
Survivors include her children’s father, Willie Elton Cobia of Wallace; four children,
Dennis Cobia and wife Tina, Teleshia and husband Kevin Smith Sr., Tammy and husband
Corey Bryant and Tammy Byrd; three special children, Emma and husband Bruce Hundley,
Robert Carney Sr. and wife Tanja and Margaret Carney; four sisters, Josephine and husband
Jimmy Moore, Delores and husband William Hawkins, Annie Ruth Crumpler and twin sister
Mary Carney; a brother, William Carney; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Final rites were held Sunday, Sept. 21 at Newkirk Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with
Rev. Ronald Henry officiating. Entombment followed in Riverview Memorial Park.
Matthews Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.
Marion Earl Shepard
WILMINGTON — Marion Earl Shepard, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, September
23, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 26, at United Advent
Christian Church by Rev. Sam Worley and Rev. Adrian Shepard. Interment will follow
in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
He was born May 21, 1929, in Pender County, N.C., son of the late Walter McRae
Shepard and Ethel Blake Shepard.
Mr. Shepard was a member of United Advent Christian Church, was retired from
Atlantic Tobacco Company after 32 years of service, and was an avid fisherman,
gardener and a great cook.
Marion was preceded in death by his brothers, Percy Shepard and Harold Shepard and
a sister, Blanche Shepard.
Surviving is his wife, Peggy Mason Shepard of the home; daughters, Linda Copeland and
husband, Joe of High Point, N.C., Allyson King and husband, Charles of Wilmington,
N.C.; grandson, Adam King and granddaughter, Kristen King both of Wilmington, N.C.;
brother, Rev. Adrian Shepard of Wilmington, N.C.; sisters, Carolyn Moore of Hampstead,
N.C. and Ruth Ann Barfield of Leland, N.C.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday, September 25, at Andrews
Mortuary Valley Chapel.
Memorials may be made to United Advent Christian Church, 4912 South College Road,
Wilmington, NC 28412.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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McCoy, Happy Conrad, 75, of Atkinson, formerly of Morgantown, W.V., died Thursday,
Sept. 25, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at Beverly Hills
Garden Chapel, Morgantown, W.V. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center,
Burgaw
Scott, Daisy Ford, 93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at
Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw
PENDER COUNTY
Fennell, Milton, 72, of 2105 N.C. 53 East, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial
will be at Burgaw Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Hewett, Pamela P., 64, of Hampstead, formerly of Cary, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at
New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary.
Holmes, Wilbert "Bo" L., 68, of 56 Loop Road, Burgaw, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at
home. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.
McIntyre, Janie, of 8905 Stephen Church Road, Scotts Hill community, died Friday, Sept.
26, 2008, at Davis Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Old Scotts
Hill AME Church. Burial will be at Pollock Cemetery. John H. Shaw's Sons Funeral Home.
Parker, Ruby Ozzell, 83, of The Brian Center, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Pender
Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. Arrangements by Padgett Funeral Home, Wallace.
Scott, Daisy Ford, 93, of 82 Daisy Scott Road, Rocky Point, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008,
at Pender Memorial Hospital, Burgaw. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount
Moriah AME Church, Rocky Point. Burial will be at Wilmington National Cemetery. Dunn
Funeral Home, Burgaw.
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