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Colonel Ralph Franklin Tice, United States Marine Corps (retired), of Charleston, SC, passed away on July 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Joseph "Joe" Tice. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Powell Tice of Morven, NC; his son, Brian F. Tice and wife, Ashley; his son David P. Tice and wife, Sara; his daughter Megan E. Alexander and husband, Richard; and five grandchildren, Claire, Margaret, Julia, Windell and Marlowe Tice. Ralph was born in Wadesboro, NC on February 13, 1952, the son of the late John Junius Tice and Jean Davis Tice. Ralph graduated from Bowman High School, then went on to The Citadel where he majored in political science while playing...

Terry Lynn Callison-Pabon Born Nov 2,1956. Loving Mother, Daughter,Sister, and our best friend. Retail Manager for 30 years. She made many contributions to her community. Daughter of Luis and Katheryn Pabon. Mother of Mathew Seaman of Jacksonville N.C. Her Siblings are Brothers Brian Callison, Daniel Pabon, Sisters Cynthia Rose-Berk, Cindy Callison, Gia McLean,LisaBurke, and Sonja Wattier. and 4 grandchildren. She could light up a room with her smile. We will miss her always.

James Robert "Bob" LaRose passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, June 24th, 2022, in Matthews, North Carolina. Bob was born on November 15, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Laura LaRose, and nephew Gary LaRose Jr. Bob is survived by his wife, Pat LaRose, and his brother Gary (Mynon) LaRose, niece Julie Hopson, and nephew Brian (Gwen) LaRose. Bob was born and raised in West Point, MS. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Bob met his beloved wife, Pat Jarman, while serving at Camp LeJune, NC, with whom he was happily married for 55 years. He went on...

Philip Francis Molloy IV, 44, of Stuart, FL passed away on June 18, 2022. He is survived by: his daughter Valerie Molloy (of Hobe Sound, FL), his father Philip F. Molloy III, his sister Angel Molloy, and his nieces, Catherine Hojan and Emily Sanders (all of the latter being from Hubert, NC). He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Sue Molloy. After several years working in metal fabrication and welding, he enjoyed a career at the Public Works Department of the Town of Jupiter. In addition to his love for the San Francisco 49ers, he enjoyed fishing, carpentry, history, classic cars, and sharing laughter with friends and...

Doris May "Aunt Dot" Boward, of Hagerstown, MD, had her savior call her home on June 12, 2022, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Leroy H. and Naomi M. Martz Smith of Beaver Creek, MD. She was the wife of the late Charles Richard Boward, Sr. of 44 years. The mother and in-law of Charles (Chuck) R. Boward, Jr., Dale (Moose) E. and Cheryl Boward, Cynthia (Cindy) M. and David Fowler, Jr., and Sandy K. Boward Myers and Keith Myers. Doris had 6 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. Dot was the sister and in-law of M. Catherine (Kate) and the late Robert (Bob) Smith, the late Betty J. and the late Russel (Sam) Printz, the late...

Ralph Herman Pike, 88 of Wilson passed away Friday. A celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson. Inurnment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Aldiene Pike of sixty-eight years; sons, Bruce Pike and Dana Pike; daughters, Janet Franklin, Beth Mercado, Laura Sanborn, and Carol Weber; fourteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Johannah Pike; grandson, David Mercado, and his...

Sherry Greene, 61, of Pikeville passed away peacefully her sleep on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Sherry or Aunt Sher-Sher as she was known to her nieces and nephews was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Richlands, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Kristy Greene of Pikeville and the late Albert Greene. Sherry loved reading and could always be found with a book or her beloved kindle in her hands. She was a great comfort and side kick to her mom after her dad's passing. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Sherry's life at 2:00 p.m. in chapel with Chaplain Bill Boyd officiating. ...

Robert Allen Allison, Sr., 80, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Robert was born in Alliance, Ohio on January 26, 1942 to the late Red and Margaret Allison. Robert was a United States Marine Corps. Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Karen Allison, daughters; Jolene Delacruz and husband, Tony of El Paso, Texas and Kristine Hunt-Allison and husband, Jon of Davis, California, son, Robert Allison, Jr. and wife, Josephine of Robertsville, North Carolina, two granddaughters and three grandsons. Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Robert Allen Allison, Sr.

Winston Parks Best, 101, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Wayne Memorial Park with military honors. Pastor Sherman Guthrie will officiate. Winston is survived by his son, Donald Best of LaGrange; daughter, Margaret B. Weaver of Sneads Ferry; grandson, Brad Weaver and wife, Valerie; and great-grandsons, Tyler Lawrence Weaver and James Winston Weaver. He is also survived by his special friend and companion, Pauline Eason. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...

Elwood "Sandy" Earl Sanders Sr. 89, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on January 13, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, to the late Ned and Mary Sanders, he joined the Army after graduating from high school, and then went on to a career with AAFES where he started as a trainee and eventually attained its highest rank, a true rags to riches American success story. He was a man of faith who loved God, and he was loved by all who knew him. Sandy's legacy lives on through his beloved wife, JoAnn; children, Sandy Jr., George, and Scott; 8 amazing grandchildren; and many wonderful family members and friends. We remember well his charm, humor, exceptional...

"Raymond 'Ray' Paul Hock, Jr., 82, of Newport, NC went to meet Jesus on November 21, 2021. Ray was born in Richmond, VA on March 15, 1939, and was married to his loving wife, Linda Hock for 57 years. Please refer to https://brownwynneeastmillbrook.com for further information."

William Lee Peck, Jr., 76, passed away on October 31, 2021 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. He was the son of the late William Lee Peck, Sr. and Mary Ruth (Miller) Peck. The oldest of 10 children, he was born on September 29th, 1945 in Altoona, PA. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1965 where he played various sports. He especially enjoyed football and was the quarterback of his high school football team. On November 9, 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Rose A. Lockawich at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williamsburg, PA and they were married for 53 beautiful years. After graduation, he enlisted into the Marine Corps (1965-1991) where he served in...

Lidys D Gonzalez de Glass, or 'Bueli' to her grandchildren, went to heaven on Sat, October 16, at the age of 82, after a battle with Covid-19. Lidys was born on August 14, 1939 in Chiriqui, Panama, where she also met her husband Elwood, a US Marine. They wed in 1962 and moved to the US. Their most long-term home was in Jacksonville, NC. Lidys proudly held a panamanian citizenship for life. Lidys was known above all else, to be vibrant. She was a talented artist. She laughed loudly, danced often, and loved to sing. She cheered for college basketball and the Carolina Panthers. She was a Catholic woman of strong faith, and always willing to help others in need, including many rescue...

Lidys D Gonzalez de Glass, or 'Bueli' to her four grandchildren, went to heaven on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 at the age of 82, after a 2 week battle with Covid-19. Lidys was born on August 14, 1939 in Chiriqui, Panama, where she met her husband Elwood, a US Marine stationed there. They wed in 1962 and moved to the United States. Their most long-term home was in Jacksonville, NC near Camp Lejeune. In their retirement years, they relocated to Charlotte. Lidys proudly held a panamanian citizenship for her entire life. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother, was the most important part of Lidy's life. She shared invaluable wisdom, creativity, and a great sense of humor. 'Bueli'...

Norval Walter Ward passed away on Sunday, October 10th at 5:40 PM in his home in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19 from 4 to 8 PM at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St, Indianapolis. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 20 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Entombment with full military honors will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery. For his full obituary visit FlannerBuchanan.com.

Donald Raymond Shepherd, age 83, of Abingdon, Maryland (formerly of Jacksonville, NC) passed away on October 10, 2021 at his home. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Howard Shepherd and Mabel (Fannin) Carter and husband of the late Betty (Taylor) Shepherd. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and Ret. Maj. of the U.S. Marine Corp serving 30 years. He was an avid bowler and played on many leagues in Harford County and North Carolina. He had a great sense of humor and loved reading and watching television, especially westerns and history programs. In his senior years, he loved to color the adult coloring books as a pastime. Donald is survived by his son, Donald Shepherd, Jr.; daughters, Crystal...

Michael William Brown, 65 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Beth Ridge-Brown and Rev. Mark Reid. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM Thursday at the funeral home before the service. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 8, 2021 at Onslow Memorial Park (3280 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540). Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl Brown and Carmen Anita Trott Brown. Mike retired with over 33 years of service at ARC 3 Gas Company, formerly known...

Captain Joseph Bonsignore (USMC Ret.), 88, of Woodbridge, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Facility, Woodbridge, VA. Joseph, more commonly known as "Pop", was born October 10, 1932, in Baltimore, MD. In March 1950, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Later that year, in December, he married his wife of over 60 years, Rosalie Bonsignore. Over the next 20 years he was stationed at many stateside locations with overseas tours in Cuba, Okinawa and Vietnam. During his Vietnam tour, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. After retiring from active duty in 1970, he continued to serve his beloved Marine Corps as Head...

Robert "Bob" J. Coogan. 63, passed away August 8, 2021, at his home. Robert was raised in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He loved sports, the ECU Pirates, UNC Tar Heels and the Green Bay Packers. He worked at UNX Chemicals, and at Vidant Medical Center. He retired after 12 years as a Respiratory Therapist. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Peggy Coogan, brother Chuck Disorbo, and nephew Paul Disorbo. He is survived by his second mother; Rosella Joyce Coogan; sister Karen Lawrence; brothers, Keith Coogan and wife Roberta, Michael Coogan and wife Judy, Jim Disorbo and wife Tonya, and Mike Disorbo; sister-in-law Teresa Disorbo; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of...

ADDIE MAY HANSCOM (JARMAN) Addie, 94, of Charlotte NC, died Sat., July 24th, 2021 at Hospice Care in Charlotte. Memorial to be held at 2 P.M. Monday Aug 9th at Grace Crossing Church, 5600 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215, with Jason Blanton officiating. Addie was preceded in death by husband Elliott and children Bert and Bonita. in Lieu of flowers, Please make donations to Grace Crossing. Full obituary available at www.carolinafuneral.com

Alvin Ellis Gurganus II, 70, of Princeton died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 17, 1951, in Onslow County, NC, he was the son of the late Alvin Ellis Gurganus and Belle Harris Gurganus. Alvin was a 1973 graduate of University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a BA degree in Chemistry, his BS degree in Pharmacy from MUSC in 1978, his J.D. law degree from Campbell University in 1987. He had retired from practicing law several years ago. He enjoyed traveling when his health permitted, loved to watch the History Channel to learn more about WWII. Alvin was an avid Tar Hill Basketball fan. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 40 years, Marcia...