John Phillip Stanforth, 87
OCEAN ISLE BEACH — John Phillip Stanforth, 87, resident of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., died Nov. 5, 2016. Born in Greene County, Ohio, on Oct. 16, 1929, he was the son of the late John B. and Sylvia Gildow...
View ArticleJames Curry “Jimmy” Schupp Jr., 65, loved heartfelt melodies that touched his...
James Curry “Jimmy” Schupp Jr. WILMINGTON — James Curry “Jimmy” Schupp Jr. Oct. 31, 1951 – Nov. 3, 2016. If you never met my dad, you truly missed an amazing man. He was a great southpaw pitcher in...
View ArticleVera Ammons, 91, native of Robeson County
Vera Ammons WILMINGTON — Vera Ammons, 91, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C. She was born in Robeson County, N.C., on May...
View ArticleLawrence Monroe Smith, 70, loved feeding the birds in his garden
Lawrence Monroe Smith WILMINGTON — Lawrence Monroe Smith, 70, of Wilmington, N.C., was called home by his Heavenly Father on Nov. 4, 2016. He was born in Wilmington, N.C. on Dec. 18, 1945, to the late...
View ArticleJoan Winstead Lockhart, 73
SUNSET BEACH — Joan Winstead Lockhart, 73, of Sunset Beach, N.C., passed away on Nov. 3, 2016, in Wilmington, N.C. Joan was preceded in death by her father Dr. Arthur W. Winstead Sr.; her mother,...
View ArticleDoreen Mahany Pragel, 84, active with NC Shell Club
CALABASH — Doreen Mahany Pragel, 84, resident of Calabash, passed away on Nov. 3, 2016. Mrs. Pragel was born on Dec. 5, 1931, in Caribou, Maine, to Ellery and Vivian Mahany. She was active at St....
View ArticleNadyne Meldahl, 91, teaching was her passion
Nadyne Meldhal SHALLOTTE — Nadyne Meldahl, formerly of Granville Ohio, passed away Nov. 3, 2016, at her residence in Shallotte, N.C. She was 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Meldahl Sr....
View ArticleJeanette “Jeannie” Haft Bowman, 76, employed with Giant Foods for 30 years
OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Jeanette “Jeannie” Haft Bowman, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 5, 2016, in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. She was born in New York on Sept. 19, 1940, the daughter of Herman...
View ArticleZola Mae Jones Morton, 82, successful business woman
Zola Mae Jones Morto WILMINGTON — Zola Mae Jones Morton, 82, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away on Nov. 4, 2016. She was born on September 23, 1934, to the late Noie Sexton Jones and Una Williams Jones....
View ArticleJoseph “Richmond” Galloway Sr., 82, enjoyed spending time at his cabin
SUPPLY — Joseph “Richmond” Galloway Sr., 82, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Nov. 5, 2016. He was born in Brunswick County, N.C., on January 8, 1934, to the late Vinton E. Galloway Sr. and...
View ArticleLeo Beltracchi, 86, spent many years golfing with friends at Porter’s Neck
Leo Beltracchi WILMINGTON — Leo Beltracchi, 86, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away on Nov., 2, 2016, after living a full life. He was born in Rochester, N.Y., on April 13, 1930, to Cirillo and Cesarina...
View ArticleCathi Lynn DeBusk, 57, enjoyed assisting children with learning disabilities
Cathi Lynn Debusk OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Cathi Lynn DeBusk , age 57, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was...
View ArticleBetty S. Bevis, 78, remembered for her love of family
Betty S. Bevis WILMINGTON — Betty S. Bevis, age 78, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. She was born August 21, 1938 in Leighton, Alabama,...
View ArticleHerbert Randall Waters, 63, designed first equine aquatic therapy center
Herbert Randall Waters WILMINGTON — Herbert Randall Waters was born Aug. 16, 1953, in Greenville, N.C. Randy grew up in many places including the Bahamas, Italy, and Chester, Va., but considered...
View ArticleJohn Alex “Buddy” Taylor Jr., 78, talented auto body repair mechanic
John Alex Taylor Jr. WILMINGTON — John Alex “Buddy” Taylor Jr., age 78, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at his home. He was born in Wilmington on Jan. 12, 1938, to John A. Taylor Sr....
View ArticleDallas Charles Corbett, 15, attended North Brunswick High School
Dallas Charles Corbett WINNABOW — Dallas Charles Corbett, age 15, of Winnabow, passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov....
View ArticleOwen Joseph “OJ” Barlow, 50, hard worker with an infectious spirit and...
Owen Joseph Barlow WILMINGTON — Owen Joseph “OJ” Barlow, 50, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Nov. 3, 2016. Owen was born on July 29, 1966, at a U.S. Army Hospital at Camp Zama in...
View ArticleLillian Piver Hewett, 85, native of Columbus County
Lillian Piver Hewett ASH — Lillian Piver Hewett, 85, of Ash, N.C., died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. She was born in Columbus County, N.C. on Jan. 12, 1931, to the late Radford and Bessie Carlisle Piver....
View ArticleCharlene Wright Brown, 78, born in Dayton, Ohio
WILMINGTON — Charlene Wright Brown, 78, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Feb. 9,...
View ArticleToni Newcomb Furgurson Moore, 47, native of Danville, Virginia
WILMINGTON — Toni Newcomb Furgurson Moore, 47, of Wilmington, peacefully passed on Nov. 7, 2016, as she was surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Toni was born January 14, 1969, to Anthony...
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