Andrews Mortuary - Hampstead Chapel in Hampstead, NC

Bonnie Joyce Shedd Rockwell

December 2, 1933 - August 31, 2012

Bonnie Joyce Shedd Rockwell, 78, of Hampstead, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center. Born on December 2, 1933 in Aransas Pass, TX, she was a daughter of the late Frank R. and Frances Coleman Shedd. She enjoyed traveling, antiquing, gardening, and growing roses. Surviving, are her husband of 60 years, Robert F. Rockwell of Hampstead; a daughter...
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Dennis B. O'Bannon

July 19, 1946 - August 27, 2012

Dennis B. O'Bannon, 66, of Hampstead, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at his residence. He was born July 19, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Benjamin Irving O'Bannon, Jr. and Shirley Fleischer O'Bannon. Dennis was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing in various community leagues and tournaments. He was a lover of the ocean and all wildlife and volunteered as a beach comber to assist the Karen...
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Cindy Lou Hughes

April 12, 1957 - August 19, 2012

Cindy Lou Hughes, 55, of Kinston, NC, departed this life Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Lenior Memorial Hospital. She had been a resident of the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston for many years. Cindy was born on April 12, 1957 in McKeesport, PA. She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted father, Robert Richard Hughes, Sr. and devoted mother, Geannette F. Hardison Hughes of Wilmington, NC; ...
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Eugene L. Underwood

February 5, 1924 - August 9, 2012

Eugene L. Underwood Eugene Lewis Underwood, 88, of Hampstead, NC, entered his eternal rest on August 9, 2012. Gene was born on February 5, 1924 in Hoosierville, IN, the eighth child of the late Peter and Mary Underwood. In 1944, he married the love of his life, Frances Ruth Kent, who predeceased him. In 1973, Gene moved to Raleigh, NC from Michigan to manage the Credit Card office for Amoco...
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Donald Paul Dunthorn

April 16, 1934 - August 4, 2012

Donald Paul Dunthorn, 78, of Hampstead, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead. Mr. Dunthorn was born April 16, 1934 in Clifton, NJ, the only child of the late Donald and Mary Kreisinger Dunthorn. He graduated from Clifton High School in New Jersey and obtained a B.S. degree from Farleigh Dickinson University. He resided in Pearl River, NY for 31 years and...
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Dean Alexander Payne

September 6, 1954 - July 30, 2012

Dean Alexander Payne, 57, of Hampstead, NC, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home. Born in Charlotte, NC on September 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Bob Alexander and Billie Evans Payne. He was a member of the Single Action Shooting Society and loved watching westerns and listening to jazz and Blues music. He formerly worked at Sears in Hampstead. Surviving, are his son, Ryan...
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Jean Donnelly

January 23, 1929 - July 25, 2012

Jean Donnelly Jean Donnelly, 83, of Holly Ridge, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Jean was born January 23, 1929 in West Plains, MO, daughter of the late Luey Goss and Lucinda Stubbs Goss. Her husband, Robert Donnelly, daughter, Wanda Perez of California, and a son, Michael Surritte of California, preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters...
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Joan Lillian Gallo

July 11, 2012 - July 11, 2012

Joan Lillian Gallo, 73, of Hampstead, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1939, in Queens, NY. In 2002, Joan retired from the pleasure boating industry and moved to Hampstead, NC. She embraced North Carolina and considered it her home. A son, Tommy, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Rudy; children, Deborah Jordan,...
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Harvey J. Jepsky

July 12, 1933 - July 4, 2012

Mr. Harvey J. Jepsky, 78, of Hampstead, formally of Smithtown, NY died July 4, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jepsky was an educator for over 40 years in Massachusetts, Long Island and locally at CFCC and Coastal Carolina Community College. He received his BS in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts, an MS in Education from American International College and an MS...
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William John Menard

December 16, 1927 - June 6, 2012

William J. Menard William John Menard, 84, of Hampstead, NC, born December 16, 1927, in Racine, WI, to the late William C. and Hattie Kuharski Menard, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by two sons, William Alan Menard and Thomas Mark Menard, and five older sisters, Dorothy Rowell, Dolores Goldsmith, Alice Lemke, Emily Jordan, and Marie Bakanec. He is survived...
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Jean Williams Curley

July 22, 1938 - June 3, 2012

Jean Williams Curley Jean Williams Curley passed peacefully into the Lord's hands on June 3, 2012. Mrs. Curley was born on July 22, 1938, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and was the beloved daughter of Robert and Beulah Williams. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Michael H. Curley Jr., son, Michael H. Curley III, daughters, Martha M. Eastman and Mary C. Matyas, and brother,...
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Rita Kay Wilcox

July 15, 1952 - May 7, 2012

Rita Kay Wilcox, 59, of Castle Hayne, NC died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC. Rita was born July 15, 1952, in South Charleston, WV, to the late Blanche Johnson Smith and William Smith, Sr. She was an employee of NHRMC's Information Technologies Department for over 20 years. Her family was her life and she enjoyed motorcycles and racing. In addition to her...
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Kenneth Devon Batts

October 17, 1951 - Unknown

Kenneth Devon Batts, 60, of Surf City, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Kenneth was born October 17, 1951, in New Hanover County. His family will receive visitors from 5-7pm, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2pm, Monday, June 18, 2012, at Surf City Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Owings...
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