Patricia Caul, 67, loved vacationing at the beach
Patricia Caul LELAND — Patricia Caul, 67, loving wife of 47 years of William Caul passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, with Bill by her side after a brief fight with cancer. Pat was born on...
View ArticleJames Wallace “Jim” Neese, 82, proud of his country
James Wallace “Jim” Neese HAMPSTEAD — James Wallace “Jim” Neese, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at Davis Health Care, Wilmington, N.C. He was born Feb. 17, 1934, to the late James Marshall Neese and...
View ArticleGuy John Deodato, 87, built his dream house in Hampstead
Guy John Deodato HAMPSTEAD — Guy John Deodato, 87, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by his wife of 63 years and his grandchildren, Katelynn Horney, Samantha Suarez and Bryson...
View ArticleFrances “Fran” Bennett Summerlin, 79, co-owner of Mama & Pop’s Christmas Tree...
Frances “Fran” Bennett Summerlin WILMINGTON — Frances “Fran” Bennett Summerlin, 79, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at Autumn Care of Shallotte. She was born to the late Gladys Galloway Lewis...
View ArticleDoris Emma Hutchinson MacNichol, 96, her days were full of love, laughter and...
Doris Emma Hutchison MacNichol SHALLOTTE — Doris Emma Hutchinson MacNichol, 96, departed peacefully from this life on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Formerly of Mt. Laurel, N.J., she was a homemaker. Mrs....
View ArticleLeo J. Nowak, 75, led a determined and adventurous life
Leo J. Nowak LELAND — Leo J. Nowak, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, with his family by his side. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 43 years, Carolyn Ford Nowak; four children, Sharon...
View ArticleMary Elizabeth Canty, 56
Mary Elizabeth Canty Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Canty was a Christian woman and a true soldier for God. The sun rose as Mary was born on June 12, 1960, in Wilmington to Willie Lee and Lena Singleton Harper....
View ArticleAlbert Leland Cherry, 74, Navy veteran
Albert Leland Cherry WILMINGTON — Albert Leland Cherry, 74, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 4, 1942, in New Hanover County,...
View ArticleEverette “Chic” Newman, 90, retired from Babcock and Wilcox
Everette “Chic” Newman WILMINGTON — Everette “Chic” Newman, 90, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. He was born in Columbus County, N.C., on July 8, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, James...
View ArticleRuby Nelson Pugh, 74, member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church
WILMINGTON — Ruby Nelson Pugh, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, due to complications from ongoing illness. Ruby is survived by her husband, Remley; children, Ken and Pam; and grandson, Emil. In...
View ArticleRoy R. Bordeaux, 84, retired from Wilmington Star News
DELCO — Roy R. Bordeaux, 84, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Brunswick Cove. Born Dec. 29, 1931, in Columbus County, N.C., he was a son of Charlie French Bordeaux and Mary Bordeaux. Mr....
View ArticleRoger E. Crafts, 96, known for his striking oil and watercolor paintings
Roger E. Crafts WILMINGTON — Roger E. Crafts, 96, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Roger was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Sunderland, Mass., son of the late Caryll M. Crafts and...
View ArticleBobby Ray Benton Jr., 52, enjoyed fishing and crocheting
Bobby Ray Benton Jr. LELAND — Bobby Ray Benton Jr., 52, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at his residence. Born on September 3, 1964, in New Hanover County, he was the son Lelia Pritchard...
View ArticleIsa Futch, 96, member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church for 73 years
Isa Futch Isa Futch, 96, passed into her Lord and Savior’s arms, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. She was born in Louisburg, N.C., on Feb. 26, 1920, Louise Isadore Pearce, the 13th of 15 children born to David...
View ArticleBilly Eugene Godfrey Sr., 81, enjoyed listening to bluegrass music
Billy Eugene Godfrey LELAND — Mr. Billy Eugene Godfrey Sr., 81, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. He was born on Oct. 17, 1935, to Glenn Godfrey and Flora Spivey Godfrey, both predeceased. Mr. Godfrey loved...
View ArticleAlonzo Joseph Ganey, 68, worked as an automobile mechanic
Alonzo Joseph Ganey WILMINGTON — Alonzo Joseph Ganey, 68, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Joe was born in Wilmington on Sept. 12, 1948. He was an automobile mechanic...
View ArticleSarah Page Fussell Cochrane, 93, past treasurer of United Daughters of the...
Sarah Page Fussell Cochran WILMINGTON — Sarah Page Fussell Cochrane, 93, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. Sarah Godwin Page was born on March 18, 1923, in...
View ArticleSteven Douglas Collins, 76, professional carpenter and builder
Steven Douglas Collins CASTLE HAYNE — Steven Douglas Collins, 76, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. Steven was born on Feb. 1, 1940, to A.B. Collins Sr. and Virginia Harper Collins. He was preceded in...
View ArticleLily Nguyen, 53, nail technician with J&J Nail Spa
Lily Nguyen WILMINGTON — Ms. Lily Nguyen, 53, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. She was born Dec. 14, 1963, to Van Thanh Nguyen and Conner Nguyen. Ms. Nguyen worked at J&J Nail Spa as a nail...
View ArticleChristopher Wesley Young, 40, writer who maintained a satirical blog
Christopher Wesley Young BOLIVIA — Christopher Wesley Young, 40, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He bore his suffering with grace and with good humor and a contagious...
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