Norman Lacewell
Mar 31, 2013
Early Sunday morning, March 31, 2013, God permitted Norwood Herman Lacewell's light to go out. Mr. Lacewell was born on November 13, 1950 in New Hanover County to the late Annie Bell Lacewell and Herman Everett. He was educated in the New Hanover County Schools. He joined the US Army at the age of eightenn, and served in the Vietnam...
Carolyn Ann Watkins
Mar 29, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Watkins, 62, of Maple Hill, went home to be with the Lord in Johnston County, North Carolina. Mrs. Watkins was born on February 3, 1951 in Maple Hill, North Carolina to the late Willie and Roxie Wooten. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Maple Hill in her youth, and later attended First...
Eva Lee Robinson
Mar 28, 2013
Mrs. Eva Lee DeVane Robinson, 90, of Supply, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Ivanhoe. Burial will be at Jumpin Run Cemetery, Ivanhoe.
Marion Delores Basyden
Mar 22, 2013
Ms. Marion Delores Williams Basyden, 74, of Burgaw died Friday, March 22, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ms. Basyden was born on March 20, 1939 in Pender County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oda (Bessie Holmes) Williams. "Todie", as she was known to many, worked in Wallace and H.P. Woods until she retired. She loved attending the...
Henry James Colvin
Mar 19, 2013
Henry James Colvin "Rabbit", 83, formerly of Atkinson, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pa. He was born August 14, 1929 in Pender County to the late James Thomas and Louraina Mott Colvin. After graduating from Pender County Training School, Rocky Point, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served four years. He leaves to cherish his memory: Daughter:...
Nathan Carl Hand, Sr.
Mar 18, 2013
Deacon Nathan Carl Hand, Sr., 78, of Maple Hill, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at his home. Deacon Hand was born on February 5, 1935 in Pender County to the late Enzie and Mattie Ballard Hand. He was a dedicated Deacon of Lee's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. His greatest joy was working with his hands. He leaves to cherish his...
Alice Faye Holmes
Mar 16, 2013
Mrs. Alice "Faye" Newton Holmes, 50, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Holmes was born on April 13, 1962 in Sampson County to the late Patrick Thomas Hayes and Alice Hill Newton. From her early years, Faye was used of God to weave together the hearts and lives of "her" family. She leaves to cherish...
Isaac Johnson
Mar 14, 2013
Rev. Isaac Johnson, 82, of Harrells, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fayetteville. Rev. Johnson was born on May 13, 1930 in Franklin, Virginia to the late Joseph and Ethel Taylor. He was a retired Air Force Tech Sergent with 22 years and 7 months of service. In 1971, Rev. Johnson was called to the...
Leroy Moore
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. Leroy Moore, 83, of Rocky Point, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mr. Moore was born on September 18, 1930 in Pender County to the late Delilah Moore Greene. He leaves to cherish his memory: Daughters: Addie Jane Tucker-Dease (Dwayne), Baltimore, MD; Rosalyn Denise Simpson Kennedy (David), Rocky Point, NC; Sabrina Renee Moore, Philadelphia,...
Delmar Houston
Mar 10, 2013
Mr. Delmar Houston, 61, of Atkinson, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mr. Houston was born on January 14, 1952 to Manuel and Verna Houston. He leaves to cherish his memory: Sisters: Gearldine Spearman of Ivanhoe, NC; Subrena Dudley of Florence, SC Special Brother-in-Law: Johnny Dobbins of Detroit, MI The funeral will be 10:30 a.m....
Bert Lawrence Wheeler
Mar 9, 2013
Reverend Bert Lawrence Wheeler, 83, of Burgaw and Decatur, Georgia, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Atlanta V.A. Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Robert and Bertha James Wheeler. He served in the U.S. Army after graduating high school. After attending Seminary, he spent many active years in ministry serving...
Rodney Shyron Robinson
Mar 5, 2013
Mr. Rodney Shyron Robinson, 44, of Kelly, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Bladen County. Mr. Robinson was born on May 27, 1968 to Leon and Joyce Robinson. Shyron was an advid racing sportsman, and enjoyed riding his motorcyle during leisure time. He leaves to cherish his memory: Wife: Kimberly Williams Robinson Children: Rodney "Skeet" Autry (mother, Angel Autry); Aysia...
Carrie Mae Newkirk
Feb 24, 2013
Mrs. Carrie Mae Sharpless Newkirk, 90, of the Horsebranch Road Community,Ivanhoe, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Charlotte. Mrs. Newkirk was born on February 15, 1923 in Duplin County to the late John William and Erie Catherine Kenan Sharpless. She leaves to cherish her memory: Children: Richard & Beverly; Jimmy & Stacy; Bonnye; Floretta & Dash; Andre (deaceased); Chiquita &...
Shirley Mae Samuel
Feb 18, 2013
Minister Shirley Mae Samuel, 65, of Wilmington died Monday, February 18, 2013 at home. Minister Samuel was born on August 28, 1947 to the late Rev. Lawrence Davis, Sr. and Alma Collin Davis in New Orleans, LA. She accepted Christ as a personal savior in 1987 and became and ordained minister. She leaves to cherish her memory: Children: Laurie Pressley;...
Ivan James Leblanc, Sr.
Feb 18, 2013
Mr. Ivan James LeBlanc, Sr., 85, of Wilmington, died Monday, February 18, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mr. LeBlanc was born on April 19, 1927 to the late Leonard and Noelie Lewis LeBlanc. Mr. LeBlanc served in the United States Marine Corp for nine years. He was a lifetime member of the Montford Point Marines (1942-1949. He leaves...
Jimmy Lee King, Sr.
Feb 16, 2013
Sergeant Major Jimmy Lee King, Sr., 63, of Garner, formerly of Wallace, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at UNC Hospital. Jimmy was born on March 24, 1949 in Duplin County to Nancy King-Water and the late Albert King. He served in the United States Army honorably for twenty-eight years. He leaves to cherish his memory: Wife: Deborah Jones King, Garner,...
Beatrice Williams
Feb 14, 2013
Mrs. Beatrice "Bea" Williams, 82, of Rocky Point died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Williams was born on January 11, 1931 in Pender County to the late Thomas and Edith Sidberry. She leaves to cherish her memory: Husband: Jeremiah Williams, Sr. Children: Arlene Nixon (Alfonso); Brenda S. Johnson (David); Phyllis Sidberry; Sharon W. Morgan...
Jimmie Lee Carr
Feb 10, 2013
Mr. Jimmie Lee Carr, 55, of Rocky Point, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 in Lakewood, Washington. Mr. Carr was born on January 4, 1958 to Alene and the late Evander Bill Carr in Pender County. Early in life, Jimmie joined the United States Army where he honarbly served for ten years, in a number of positions. He leaves to cherish...
Rebecca Jane Newkirk
Feb 7, 2013
Mrs. Rebecca Jane Johnson Newkirk, 65, of Burgaw, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at home. Mrs. Newkirk was born on July 17, 1947 to the late Timothy Allen Fillyaw and Wille Mae Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory: Son: Kelvin J. Newkirk (Denise), Burgaw, NC Grandchildren: Eboni Newkirk; Jamie Newkirk; Medina Newkirk; Muhammad Newkirk; Abdul Newkirk; Kelvin J. Newkirk,...
Catherine Adele Morris
Feb 5, 2013
Mrs. Catherine Adele Morris, 77, of the Hannah P. McKoy Center, Ivanhoe, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Mrs. Morris was born on September 20, 1935 in Wayne County to the late Seymour Pellham and Clara Foreman. The memory of Mrs. Morris will be forever cherished in the hearts of her loved ones.