John Daniel Dawson, 49, had a great appreciation or all kinds of music
John Daniel Dawson LELAND — John Daniel Dawson, 49, of Leland, passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born July 18, 1967, in...
View ArticleJean Mae Van Velsor, 85, NC Jazz Festival secretary for 20 years
Jean Mae Van Velsor WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH — Jean Mae Van Velsor, 85, died Oct. 25, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. She was born in Troy, New York, Feb. 22, 1931, to Harry and Mae Van Velsor. She was...
View ArticleThomas Harold “Mouse” Moore Jr., 64, nuclear technician with Duke Power Plant
WILMINGTON — Mr. Thomas Harold “Mouse” Moore Jr., 64, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, after a long struggle with COPD. Tommy was born on May 5, 1952, in Whiteville, N.C. to...
View ArticleJesse J. Massey, 37, native of Rhode Island
Jesse J. Massey WILMINGTON — Jesse J. Massey, 37, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. Jesse was born in Rhode Island on May 4, 1979, and had lived here for several...
View ArticleHelen Pearl White, 87, native of Brunswick
Helen Pearl White SHALLOTTE — Helen Pearl White, age 87, of Shallotte, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center, Winnabow, N.C. Ms. White was born in Brunswick County, March 5,...
View ArticleDonald Eugene Hart, 88, possessed an entrepreneurial spirit
Donald Hart CAROLINA SHORES — Donald Eugene Hart, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at home following a brief illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Evelyn (Highley) Hart; his son David...
View ArticleGloria D. Jones, 76
Gloria D. Jones BURGAW — Gloria D. Jones, 76, of Burgaw, NC passed away at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 25, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Jones, five children, 15 grandchildren...
View ArticleDebbie Greenway Howell, 66
Debbie Greenway Howell CAROLINA BEACH — Debbie Greenway Howell, 66, of Carolina Beach, N.C., peacefully passed away to be with The Lord on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. She is survived by her daughters,...
View ArticleMargaret Lucille Clark McCullough, 96, artist, gardener and skilled seamstress
Margaret Lucille Clark McCullough WILMINGTON — Margaret Lucille Clark McCullough, 96, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. She was born on April 19, 1920 in Charleston,...
View ArticleGladys Lorraine McDonough Dickie, 95, enjoyed golf and socializing at Cape...
Gladys Lorraine McDonough Dickie WILMINGTON — Born in Carnegie, Penn., Gladys McDonough grew up in the steel town of Weirton, West Virginia. She was the second of five daughters born to Leonore...
View ArticleRonald “Ronnie” W. Hammonds, 68, Christian song writer and keyboardist
LELAND — Ronald “Ronnie” W. Hammonds, 68, of Leland, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, surrounded by his family following his battle with cancer. Born April 1, 1948, in...
View ArticleMichael “Mike” James Benge, 60, always found a way to make others laugh
Michael “Mike” James Benge OCEAN ISLE — Michael “Mike” James Benge, 60, of Ocean Isle, N.C., passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Home in Wilmington, N.C., after an 8-month...
View ArticleWiley Franklin Hinson Jr., 74, founder and Scout master of Boy Scout Troop 277
WILMINGTON — Wiley Franklin Hinson Jr., 74, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away Oct. 28, 2016. He was born in Wilmington on March 29, 1942, to the late Wiley Franklin Hinson Sr. and Mittie Odell Hinson....
View ArticleWilliam Edward “Bill” Pomnitz, 78, retired from General Electric
William Edward Pomnitz WILMINGTON — William Edward Pomnitz, 78, of Wilmington, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Bill was born July 28, 1938 in Philadelphia,...
View ArticleAlbert “Slade” Bass, 84, former owner of Tiny Tot Day Care
Albert “Slade” Bass WILMINGTON — Albert “Slade” Bass, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, following an extended illness. Slade leaves his loyal...
View ArticleCatlin Lee Barber, 30, surfer who loved the beach
Catlin Lee Barber WILMINGTON — Catlin Lee Barber, age 30, of Wilmington passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Catlin was born on Sept. 4, 1986 in Greensboro, NC to Eddie Lee Barber and Vicky Lynn...
View ArticleLucretia McDaniel Cardwell, 63
Lucretia McDaniel Cardwell WILMINGTON — Lucretia McDaniel Cardwell of Wilmington, N.C., died Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 17, 1953, the daughter of...
View ArticleMerle Olivia Pittman Murray-Hobbs, 79, retired nurse
WILMINGTON — Merle Olivia Pittman Murray-Hobbs of Wilmington passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. Merle was born in May 11, 1937, to James Garfield Pittman and Olivia Louise Armstrong Pittman of Rocky...
View ArticleWalter Allen Workman, 68, member of Christian Motorcycle Association
SOUTHPORT — Walter Allen Workman, 68, of Southport, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mr. Workman was born Nov. 2, 1947, son of the late Percy and Lois Oakley...
View ArticleKenneth Eugene Cook, 79, enjoyed building furniture and remodeling projects
BOILING SPRING LAKES — Kenneth Eugene Cook, 79, of Boiling Spring Lakes, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at SECU Hospice of Brunswick. Mr. Cook was born March 8, 1937, son of the late Charlie and...
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