Renae Lynn Greenough, 49, epitome of southern grace sprinkled with dry wit
Renae Lynn Greenough WILMINGTON — Renae Lynn Greenough, 49, made the world a more beautiful place on July 13, 1967, in Wilmington, N.C. She earned her pink wings and flew to Heaven on November 5, 2016....
View ArticleHenry Edward ‘Eddie,’‘Snake’ Stephens III, 63,
Henry Edward Stephens III OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Henry Edward Stephens III, also known as Eddie or Snake, died at New Hanover Regional Medical center on Oct. 30, 2016. He was born in Bladen County, North...
View ArticleWayne Morris Boswell Sr., 72, known for his cheerful, uplifting conversation
Wayne Morris Boswell Sr. WILMINGTON — Wayne Morris Boswell Sr., of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. He was the son of the late William Archie and Nellie Carter Boswell. He was Preceded in...
View ArticleFrancis “Ed” Edward Howell, 80, retired firefighter
CAROLINA BEACH — Francis “Ed” Edward Howell, 80, of Carolina Beach, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at home. Ed was born Jan. 26, 1936 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, son of the late Thomas Henry Howell...
View ArticleAlbert B. “Buddy” Brown Jr., 64, recipient of the Peabody Award
ABILENE, TEXAS — Albert B. “Buddy” Brown Jr. passed away on Oct. 25, 2016, in Abilene Texas. Buddy was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Dr. and Mrs. Albert Brown on Feb. 7, 1952. He graduated from...
View ArticleKenneth Amos McNeil, 60
SHALLOTTE — Mr. Kenneth Amos McNeil, 60, of 466 Tryon Road, NW, Shallotte, N.C., died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. Funeral services will be held...
View ArticleRichard A. Cliette, 74
Richard A. Cliette WILMINGTON — Richard A. Cliette, age 74, of Wilmington, passed away, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. On Friday, Nov. 11, friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to...
View ArticleGloria Ann Fussell, 65, coworkers were her second family
CURRIE — Gloria Ann Fussell, 65, of Currie, passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Brunswick Cove Living Center surrounded with love by her family. She was born July 31,...
View ArticleDwight “Ty” Tyrone Medlin, 67, enjoyed a lifetime career in wholesale seafood
Dwight Tyrone “Ty” Medlin HAMPSTEAD — Dwight “Ty” Tyrone Medlin, 67, of Hampstead, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at his residence. He was born Nov. 2, 1949, in Rocky Mount, N.C., to the late Dwight...
View ArticleRufo Manuel Vaquilar, 71, former instructor at Fort Benning’s Ranger School
Rufo Manuel Vaquilar WILMINGTON — Rufo Manuel Vaquilar, 71, of Wilmington, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at home. Rufo was born Nov. 18, 1944, in Fresno, California, son of Isabel C. Flores Vaquilar and...
View ArticleFrances Dorothy Wollert, 89, member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
Frances Dorothy Wollert OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Frances Dorothy Wollert, 89, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. She was a member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Shallotte,...
View ArticleSidney Johnson Lester, 83, retired DuPont security guard
LELAND — Sidney Johnson Lester, age 83, of Leland, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at his home. He was born in Guilford County, N.C., to G.F. Lester and Maude Lemmons Lester. Sidney was a longtime...
View ArticleMarilyn Anne Zeigler, 90, English literacy tutor
Marilyn Anne Zeigler WILMINGTON — Marilyn Anne Zeigler died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at the Haven, Davis Community, Wilmington, North Carolina, in which she had resided for the...
View ArticleJames Robert Rodgers Miskelly, 78, Northern Ireland always pulled at his heart
James Robert Rodgers Miskelly LELAND — James Robert Rodgers Miskelly, 78, of Leland, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Jim loved his native Northern Ireland and visited yearly, cementing bonds with...
View ArticleWilliam Wesley Skipper, 62
William Wesley Skipper passed away on Nov. 11, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Skipper; and many family members. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at The...
View ArticleJosephine May Wooldridge Long, 93, enjoyed visiting with her neighbors at...
WILMINGTON — Josephine May Wooldridge Long (Kay), 93, of Wilmington passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Josephine was born to Charles and Lillian Wooldridge of Plymouth, England. She was the last...
View ArticleCharles M. Vaughan, 75, retired from General Electric with over 37 years’...
Charles M. Vaughan Charles M. Vaughan, age 75, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Charles was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Wilmington and had...
View ArticleJacob Wayne Watkins, 15, freshman at Topsail High School
Jacob Wayne Watkins HAMPSTEAD — Jacob Wayne Watkins, 15, of Hampstead died as the result of a congenital heart defect on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Jacob was born in Wilmington on Aug. 7, 2001, to Jarrod...
View ArticleAva Britton Traut, 95, past president of the Cape Fear Garden Club
Ava Britton Traut WILMINGTON — Ava Britton Traut, of Wilmington, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Davis Health Care. She was born in Louisa, Kentucky, Dec. 7, 1920, the daughter of the late Warner...
View ArticleMerline H. Gupton, 77, pastor of Solid Rock Pentecostal Church
CASTLE HAYNE — Pastor Merline H. Gupton, age 77, of Castle Hayne, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Merline was the pastor of Solid Rock Pentecostal Church on...
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