Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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Plantation, Florida Stratton King Murphy 1973 — 2024 Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel "Pete" and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was a Morehead Scholar Nominee, President of the Student Body, and a member of the Quizbowl team. On the football field, Stratton was Quarterback his Senior year and won three State Championships. He also played four... Plantation, Florida Stratton King Murphy 1973 — 2024 Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel "Pete" and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was a Morehead Scholar Nominee, President of the Student Body, and a member of the Quizbowl team. On the football field, Stratton was Quarterback his Senior year and won three State Championships. He also played four... Wallace Marion Glyn Jessup Carter 1933 — 2024 Marion Glyn Jessup Carter, 90, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Bladen County, NC to the late Benjamin Franklin and Ila Daniel Jessup. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Almon Hill Carter and her brother Benjamin "Ben" Jessup. Mrs. Carter was an active member of Wallace Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and served in various ministries in the church throughout the years as long as her health permitted. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughters, Donna Glyn Carter and Arden Renee Carter, both of New Bern, NC; son Almon Hill Carter III and... Rose Hill Gail Barnhill Dixon 1945 — 2024 Gail Barnhill Dixon, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024, from her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 12, 1945, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Roy and Beatie Wilson Barnhill. Mrs. Dixon was also preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew Dixon Murray, and her siblings, Emma Joyce Colvin, Lucille Spencer, LeRoy Barnhill, Helen Ragsdale, Robert Barnhill, and Elbert Ray Barnhill. Mrs. Dixon was a faithful member of Bethel Wesleyan Church of Rose Hill. Surviving to cherish her memory is her best friend and loving husband of sixty-two years, Jimmy Dixon; her loving daughters, Wanda Darden and husband Anthony and Wendy... Rose Hill, North Carolina Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 1940 — 2023 Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 83, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Edwin Lee Register, Sr. and Mildred Register of Rose Hill. Mr. Register began working in his father's business in 1955. Following in his father's footsteps, he later became owner/operator of Register's Well Company until his retirement in 2010. He was also a past member of the Masons and Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Catherine Blanchard Register; daughter, Cathy Register and son David Register and wife Julie, all of Rose Hill; grandchildren,... Duplin Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 1940 — 2023 Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 83, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Edwin Lee Register, Sr. and Mildred Register of Rose Hill. Mr. Register began working in his father's business in 1955. Following in his father's footsteps, he later became owner/operator of Register's Well Company until his retirement in 2010. He was also a past member of the Masons and Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Catherine Blanchard Register; daughter, Cathy Register and son David Register and wife Julie, all of Rose Hill; grandchildren,... Wallace, North Carolina Joseph Lee Brinson 1936 — 2023 Joseph "Joe" Lee Brinson, 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Statesville, NC. He was born on April 19, 1936, in Duplin County to the late Melbourne and Rosie Lee Lanier Brinson. Mr. Brinson was a member of Poston Baptist Church and served 9 1/2 years in the US National Guard. Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 68 years, Glenda Bryan Brinson; daughter, Michelle Brinson Bowman and husband Doug of Statesville; son, Bryan Lee Brinson of Thomasville; granddaughter, Maggie Laura Bowman Hughes and husband Rick and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Joe dearly. Joe was a... Wallace Joseph Lee Brinson 1936 — 2023 Joseph "Joe" Lee Brinson, 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Statesville, NC. He was born on April 19, 1936, in Duplin County to the late Melbourne and Rosie Lee Lanier Brinson. Mr. Brinson was a member of Poston Baptist Church and served 9 1/2 years in the US National Guard. Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 68 years, Glenda Bryan Brinson; daughter, Michelle Brinson Bowman and husband Doug of Statesville; son, Bryan Lee Brinson of Thomasville; granddaughter, Maggie Laura Bowman Hughes and husband Rick and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Joe dearly. Joe was a... Chinquapin Thomas Lynn Hatcher 1953 — 2023 Thomas Lynn Hatcher, age 70, of Chinquapin passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Warsaw Health and Rehab. He was born on August 29, 1953 in Duplin County; the son of the late William Wright and Sallie Davis Hatcher. Thomas was also preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Lumly and Sharon Rivenbark. Surviving to cherish his memory is his son, Justin Hatcher of Beulaville; granddaughter, Regan Ann Hatcher; brothers, Haywood Hatcher, Sr. and wife Carol of Wallace, Kenneth Hatcher and wife Carolyn of Beulaville, Harold Hatcher and wife Pam of Chinquapin, Remona "Monie" Rivenbark and husband, Terry of Wallace and William Jeffery Hatcher and wife... Willard Ann Southerland Cottle 1937 — 2023 Ann Southerland Cottle, 85, of Willard, NC, passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1937, in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Jesse Carl and Nanny Winnefred Kornegay Southerland. Ann was preceded by her husband, Roy Eugene (Gene) Cottle, Sr. and by her siblings, Jean Cope and Wooten Southerland. Ann was known for many accomplishments; straight A student, journalist, photographer, teacher, and author. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. But above all, she was a Christian and did her best to live her life to glorify the Lord and served him as an active member of Potts... Burgaw, North Carolina Cynthia Cauley Riley 1954 — 2023 Cynthia "Cindy" Cauley Riley, 68, of Burgaw passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born on November 29, 1954 in Jackson County, Mississippi; the daughter of the late William Rufus and Margie Rebecca Hinton Cauley. She was also predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Richard Riley; her siblings Darrow Cauley, Evalee Florence Burks, Ronald Rufus Cauley, Kenneth Dale Cauley and Steve Allen Cauley. Surviving to cherish her memory is her son Jeremy Riley and wife Rae of Burgaw, her daughter Raegan Riley and fiance Jimmy of Hampton, Virginia; grandchildren Ethan, Lily, Zella and Axel; brother, David Cauley and wife Lori; nieces Ashley Flurry... Warsaw Loyce Jacqueline Carr Phillips 1931 — 2023 Loyce Jacqueline Carr Phillips, 92, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Loyce was born on the day of May 16, 1932 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Julian Aubrey and Elizabeth Wells Carr. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Thomas "Tommie" Phillips, Sr. She was a member of Johnson Baptist Church where she was Choir Director for many years. Loyce was the mother of Trilby P. Evans and husband, the late Timothy "Timmy" Ray Evans of Warsaw and John Thomas Phillips, Jr. and wife Pamela Beck Phillips of Warsaw. She was the proud grandmother of Timothy Ray Evans, II and wife Emily Kelly Evans, John Oliver Evans and wife Pamela... Wallace, North Carolina Colonel Philip E. Livermore, US Army (Retired) 1940 — 2023 Colonel Philip E. Livermore, US Army (Retired) passed away peacefully at his home in Wallace, North Carolina on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin to Philip Lervy Livermore and Alice May Livermore (nee Smith). Colonel Livermore served most of his 31 years in the US Army with the Medical Service Corps (MSC). He earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He further earned his Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. Colonel Livermore entered the military in 1960 via the US Army Reserve while attending college in Wisconsin. In 1961, he completed Basic Combat... Wallace Norman Earl Hanchey 1943 — 2023 Norman Earl Hanchey, 80, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 12, 1943, in Duplin County; the son of the late Norman Lee and Virginia Mae Cavenaugh Hanchey. Earl was also preceded in death by his brother Emmett Hanchey. Mr. Hanchey served in US National Guard and was a life-long member of Northeast Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving to cherish his memory is his soul mate and belove wife of 58 years, Glenda Faye Brinson Hanchey of the home; his children, Karen Diane Merritt and husband Jeff of Surf City, Shana Renee Edwards and husband Danny of Goldsboro, Dana Earl... Wallace Ann Lanier Sholar 1945 — 2023 Ann Lanier Sholar, age 77, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from ECU Duplin Health. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Rodney and Minnie Jones Lanier. Mrs. Sholar was predeceased by her devoted husband of 57 years, Axon Deuland Sholar on July 12, 2022 and her sister Jeanette Bradshaw. Mrs. Sholar was a member of Oak Dale Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where she served as Ladies Auxiliary Leader. She had a great passion for the Sunshine Sisters and Senior Citizens Day events of the church. Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Darren Sholar and wife Fran of Wallace; daughter, DeAnn Sholar... Willard Dwayne Edward Wallace 1962 — 2023 Dwayne Wallace, long time devotee of all things North Carolina, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2023 at home. Dwayne is survived by his daughter Sirena, son Ray (wife Michelle) and by the mother of his 2 children Roberta Wallace. He is also survived by his sister Janice, brothers Guy (wife Maria) and Kevin (wife Cheryl), numerous nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grandnieces and a host of other family and many, many friends. He is predeceased by his father Ray B. Wallace, his mother Francis E. Wallace; nephew Josh Wallace and canine companion Balto. Dwayne loved his family as well as all his friends, whom he considered as a strong extension of his Wallace family. A large shout out to... Teachey, North Carolina Ottis Lee King 1935 — 2023 On January 24, 2023, Ottis Lee King went to be with God. Funeral service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Johnson and Leo Bracken officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Teachey, North Carolina Ottis Lee King 1935 — 2023 On January 24, 2023, the death angel winged his way to earth and took the soul of Ottis Lee King to be with God. He was born September 8, 1935, in Holly Ridge, NC to the late Reverend Lester King and Myrtie Shepard King. He had two sisters, Leatrice Elizabeth "Lea" Crews and Kathleen Joy "Kathy" Whaley, who preceded him in death. Mr. King graduated from Richlands High School and in 1957 attended Campbell Junior College where he received an associate degree. He pastored nuymerous churches throughout the years. He pastored Wells Chapel Baptist Church for 16 years and 2 months at which time he retired as full time pastorate. Throughout his ministry, Mr. King continued his education. He... Rose Hill Bonnie Rivenbark Robinson 1948 — 2023 Bonnie Rivenbark Robinson, 74, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1948 in Wilmington, NC; the daughter of Inez Lanier Rivenbark and the late Derwood Hayes Rivenbark. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her brother, Dean Hayes Rivenbark. She grew up at Island Creek Baptist Church and later became a member of Mt Zion Presbyterian Church. Surviving in addition to her mother, is her devoted husband of 53 years and high school sweetheart, Mitchell "Mitch" Robinson of the home; daughter, Kelly Robinson Thomas and husband, Bryan of Wilmington; son, Jonathan Trent Robinson ... Penderlea Robert Lee Brown, Sr. 1945 — 2023 Robert Lee Brown, Sr., age 77, of Penderlea, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2023 in loving care of his family. Bobby, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born at his home in Duplin County on August 31st, 1945, the son of the late Jonathan Marion and Theoria Brown. On July 9th, 1967, he married Donnie Belle Marks. In 1968, they welcomed a son, Robert Lee Brown, Jr. and a few years later, a daughter, Christian Marks Brown Hope. After graduating high school, Bobby enlisted in the Air Force, where he served for many years before returning home to North Carolina. Upon his return, he worked for the General Electric Corporation before... Wallace Maurice Wilton Kelley 1972 — 2022 Maurice Wilton Kelley, 50, of Wallace left this earthly life way too soon on Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born on January 26, 1972, in New Hanover County; the son of Betty Teachey Kelley of Wallace and the late Reverend Larry Kelley. Maurice was also predeceased by is father-in-law, Curly Watkins. Maurice was a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill High School and a member of Northeast Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his best friend and wife of 25 years, Carol Watkins Kelley; sons, Briley Kelley (Haley) and Brailan Kelley, of Wallace; daughter, Brianna Kelley (Logan) of Wallace; brother, Richard "Ricky" T. Kelley (Teresa); sister, Susan K. Rivenbark...
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