Lewis Kendall “Ken” House, 45, admired for his quick wit and kind heart
Lewis Kendall House WILMINGTON — Lewis Kendall “Ken” House, 45, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. He is now in the arms of Jesus and seeing his family who...
View ArticleLanier Madison “Lee” Roach, 81, entrepreneur who started many businesses
WILMINGTON — Lanier Madison “Lee” Roach, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. Lee was born Nov. 20, 1935, the son of the late Carvin Gardner Roach and Sudie...
View ArticleEthel Moss Lowe, 96, active with Bethel Baptist Church
Ethel Moss Lowe OAK ISLAND — Ethel Moss Lowe, 96, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at Ocean Trail Nursing Center in Southport. Ethel was born June 24, 1920, in Elberton, Ga., daughter of the late...
View ArticleJoseph Cleveland “Buddy” Hyatt, 78, worked for General Electric
Joseph Cleveland Hyatt WILMINGTON — Joseph Cleveland Hyatt, 78, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 19, 1938, in Brown Marsh Township in Bladen County, N.C., to...
View ArticleGreysen James “Little Man” Seaton, infant, loved to look at bright lights
Greysen James “Little Man” Seaton WILMINGTON — Greysen James “Little Man” Seaton, age 3 months, peacefully passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Greysen was the son of Sean Deryck Seaton and Brittany...
View ArticleArvel E. Heafner Jr., 94, longtime member of Hanover Seaside Club
Arvel E. Heafner Jr. Arvel E. Heafner Jr. peacefully passed away the night of Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the Wilmington Hospice Care Center. He was born July 11, 1922, the oldest son of Arvel Elon...
View ArticleBetty Ann Whitley Wood, 84, great cook who loved to sew
Betty Ann Whitley Wood WILMINGTON — Betty Ann Whitley Wood, 84, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C. She was born December 27, 1931, in Wilmington,...
View ArticleDianne Simon Avery, 79, former community relations director for New Hanover...
Dianne Simon Avery WILMINGTON — Dianne Simon AveryDianne Simon Avery, 79, died at her home Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, after an extended illness. Born in Kinston to Albert Stephen and Margaret Brown...
View ArticleMarcia McGugan, 65, adventurer at heart who loved to surf
WILMINGTON — Marcia McGugan, 65, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. She was born in Fayetteville, N.C., on Dec. 19, 1950, to the late Willa and Marcus McGugan of Wilmington, N.C. Marcia was an avid...
View ArticleLorraine Egan “Pat” Gibson, 92, Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center member
Lorraine Egan “Pat” Gibson BOILING SPRING LAKES — Lorraine Egan “Pat” Gibson, 92, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Mrs. Gibson was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of the late...
View ArticleShirley Annette King, 78, found peace and comfort in the simplicity of life
Shirley Annette King WILMINGTON — Ms. Shirley Annette King, 78, peacefully passed surrounded by her family on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Shirley was the daughter of Alice and Otis “Pas” King. Shirley was...
View ArticleBradley Hayden Baker, 62, employed with Wilmington Police Department for 32...
IVANHOE — Bradley Hayden Baker, 62, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. Born at Fort Campbell, Ky., he was the son of Beverly Senseney Baker and the late Ray Lee Baker. Brad...
View ArticlePhyllis Ann LaVine, 73, known for her loving ways
Phyllis Ann LaVine WILMINGTON — Phyllis Ann LaVine, 73, passed peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Hospice on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, surrounded by her family and close friends. A loving grandmother, mother...
View ArticleMary Frances “Willie” Williams Greene, 74, admired for her witty sense of humor
WILMINGTON — Mary Frances “Willie” Williams Greene, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her last days were spent surrounded by family and friends, who enjoyed many,...
View ArticleJames Wallace Neese, 82
HAMPSTEAD — James Wallace Neese, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at Davis Health Care. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory,...
View ArticleJames Monroe “Butch” Sherrill Jr., 69, enjoyed gardening and collecting cars
SHALLOTTE — James Monroe “Butch” Sherrill Jr., 69, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Mr. Sherrill was born in Gaston County, N.C., on Oct. 26, 1947, and was the son of the late James Monroe Sherrill Sr. and...
View ArticleMarie Barnes Stephens, 90, former surgical nurse at New Hanover Memorial...
Marie Barnes Stephens BENSON — Marie Barnes Stephens, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. She was born on April 17, 1926, in Orrum, N.C., the daughter of the late Julius Norman and Lalah Scott Barnes. She...
View ArticleTheaussar Campbell, 84, African Methodist Episcopal Church retired itinerant...
Theaussar Campbell WILMINGTON — The Rev. Theaussar Campbell, 84, retired itinerant elder of the North Carolina Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016....
View ArticleJohn Andrew Lorek Jr., 72, remembered for his soulful piano music
John Andrew Lorek Jr. WILMINGTON — John Andrew Lorek Jr., 72, formerly of Castle Hayne, N.C., passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his residence. John was born on July 8, 1944, to the late John Andrew...
View ArticleGeorge Anthony Rabito, 74, award-winning photographer
George Anthony Rabito HAMPSTEAD — George Anthony Rabito, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 22, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son...
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