Leo M. Weston

Leo McClellan Weston
July 18, 1927
May 30, 2020

A private graveside service will be held.

Leo McClellan Weston of Potters Hill, NC passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, with his children by his side.

He was born on July 18, 1927, in Onslow County, NC to Neauten and Nannie Lou Weston. The eldest son of nine children, Leo always helped support his family. On April 3, 1953, he married Elner Futrell, the love of his life. Over their 66 years together, they had two children whom they loved dearly, Debbie W. Harden of Charlotte, NC and Danny L. Weston of Kenansville, NC.

Leo was an accomplished entrepreneur who took great joy in watching his businesses grow. He shared his success by helping friends, family and neighbors whenever he could. He also enjoyed traveling, watching westerns and spending time with his family. 

Leo was preceded in death by his loving wife Elner Weston; his sisters: Mavis Weston, Swannie Taylor and her husband Elwood, Verona Horne and her husband Alvis; and his brother Richard "Ducy" Weston.

He is survived by his daughter Debbie and her husband Mark; his son Danny and his wife Marcy; his five grandchildren: Christopher Weston, Michael Harden, Morgan Harden, Matthew Harden and Brandon Weston; his niece Ginger Futral and her husband Kevin; his brothers: Marvin Weston and his wife Irene, Bobby Weston and his wife Celia, Romeo Weston and his wife Willette; his sister Mary Wood and her husband Merritt; his sister-in-law Margaret Weston, wife of Ducy; and many nieces and nephews of the Weston family. 

The family is grateful for all the caregivers who provided for Leo throughout the years, including Sharon, Dannette, Joy, Andrea, LaTonya, Lucy, Tammy, Wayne and Margaret. 

Given the pandemic, there will be a private family service. A video of the service will be available on the Serenity Funeral Home (Beulaville, NC) website on June 3, 2020, in the evening. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401 or to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Wake Forest, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1207.

Leslie Kennedy Burns

Leslie Kennedy Burns
July 4, 1942
May 15, 2020

A private graveside service will be held.

Stayton, OR

Leslie Kennedy Burns, age 77, formerly of Beulaville died Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home in Stayton, OR.  Mr. Burns was a retired 21 year veteran of the Navy and a former US Postal Worker for many years.  He is preceded in death by his wife Mona Jean Burns and son Leslie Keith Burns.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Burns of Stayton, OR; daughter, Marylin Ervin of Richlands; sister, Faye B. Jones of Trenton; brother, Robert L. Burns of Knotts Island; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and extended family in Oregon.

Rebecca King Murray

Rebecca Ann (Becky) King Murray
July 24, 1943
May 5, 2020

A Memorial Service will
be held at a later date.

Beulaville, NC

Rebecca King Murray, age 76, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home in Beulaville, NC.  She was born on July 24, 1943, in Inez, Warren Co., NC to Gladys Benson and Joe Henry King, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Fred Murray, Jr (Jamie); granddaughters Sarah Murray and Madison Murray; grandson, Kyle Fountain; sister, Juanita King Coley brother, Joseph B. King (Marsha);  nieces, Donna Jo Strickland, Meghan Strickland, Tara Strickland, Suzanne Ibbou (Rachid); nephews Aidan Coley, Jason King (Beth), Nabil Ibbou; and many close cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local SPCA with a notification to the Murray Family at 113 Quarterhorse Lane, Beulaville, NC  28518.

Gary Wayne Whaley

Gary Wayne Whaley
September 8, 1958
April 26, 2020

Graveside Service
A private graveside service will be held.

Newport, NC

Gary Wayne Whaley, age 61, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at home. Mr. Whaley is survived by his sister, Peggy Whaley of Jacksonville; and brothers, Billy Whaley of Potters Hill, Clifton Whaley of Potters Hill, and Phil Whaley of Chinquapin.

Gordon Levarn Sloan

Gordon Levarn Sloan
August 5, 1929
April 26, 2020

Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Chinquapin, NC

Gordon Levarn Sloan, age 90, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, at home.  He was an Army Veteran who served in the Korean War.  Mr. Sloan loved hunting and fishing.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Minnie Lanier Sloan.

Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Humphrey Sloan; daughter, Kimmie Sloan Moore of Wilmington; son, Gary Levarn Sloan of Covington, Tennessee; three Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren.