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Andrew Lee “Andy” Simmons, 25, never met a sport he couldn’t master
Andrew Lee Simmons WILMINGTON — Andrew Lee “Andy” Simmons, 25, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. Born on Nov. 21, 1991, in Aiken, S.C., Andy is remembered as a special son, brother, nephew, cousin...
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Diana Kay Fabrizio, 61, kind and caring soul
Diana Kay Fabrizio Diana Kay Fabrizio, 61, passed away at her home Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. She was an active member in many of the churches in the Wilmington area. She was a kind and caring soul who...
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Ned R. Lavengood Sr., 87, entrepreneur involved in many business ventures
Ned R. Lavengood WILMINGTON — Ned R. Lavengood Sr. passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C. He was born in Wabash, Ind., on Dec. 30, 1928. He was a veteran of...
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Peter M. McDade, 90, Navy veteran who served during World War II
Peter M. McDade WILMINGTON — Peter M. McDade, 90, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. Peter was born in New York, N.Y., on Nov. 3, 1926, to the late...
View ArticleStella Sue Mercer, 85
RALEIGH — Stella Sue Mercer, 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. She was born Oct. 9, 1931, in Wilmington. Mrs. Mercer was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mercer; and her...
View ArticleRobert “Bob” Purnell, 94, native of England
SOUTHPORT — Robert “Bob” Purnell, 94, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. Mr. Purnell was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Wales, England, to the late Robert and Olive Purnell. Survivors include his wife,...
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Thomas Frank Mignella, 82, operated Mignella Dry Cleaners & Tailors for 35 years
Thomas Frank Mignella OAK ISLAND — Thomas Frank Mignella, 82, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Mignella was born Oct. 17, 1934, in Bound Brook, N.J., son...
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Robert Welsh Duvall, 88, former chaplain and computer science professor at VCU
Robert Welsh Duvall WILMINGTON — The Rev. Robert Welsh Duvall, 88, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, after a brief illness. He was a man of great kindness, intellect, humor, and concern for anyone...
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Jean Kenmore Yenner, 90, native of New Jersey
Jean Kenmore Yenner WILMINGTON — Mrs. Jean Kenmore Yenner, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. She was born Jan. 8, 1926, in Trenton, N.J., to Eugene J. Kenmore and Louisa May...
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Jack Lee Bradshaw, 61, worked for Jack’s Auto Sales over 20 years
Jack Lee Bradshaw WILMINGTON — Jack Lee Bradshaw, 61, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. He was born in Wayne County, N.C., on Sept. 12, 1955. Jack worked for Jack’s Auto Sales for more than 20 years....
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James M. Williams, 76, retired from NCDOT Ferry Division
James M. Williams CAROLINA BEACH — James M. Williams, 76, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at his home. Jim was born on Jan. 27, 1940, to Ewing Frank Williams and Helen Thomas Williams. He was...
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Sharon D. Watson, 57
Sharon D. Watson WILMINGTON — Sharon D. Watson, 57, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Davis...
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Gracie A. Bryant, 82
Gracie A. Bryant BOLIVIA — Gracie A. Bryant, 82, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Davis Funeral...
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David Anthony “Tony” Wills, 49, native of Chicago
David Anthony “Tony” Wills LELAND — David Anthony “Tony” Wills, 49, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 2, 1967. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry...
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Eugene Bradley Meadows Sr., 75, former county commissioner of Pender County
Eugene Bradley Meadows ROCKY POINT — Eugene Bradley Meadows Sr., 75, beloved husband of Ethel Elizabeth Meadows, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Mr. Meadows was born in Southport, July 7, 1941, and...
View ArticleLena Elizabeth Mondichak, 94, Calabash Elks Auxiliary member
CAROLINA SHORES — Lena Elizabeth Mondichak died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Born in Praque, Okla., on Aug. 2, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Roy Tull and Mattie Heinzig Tull. In addition to her...
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Leroy Peoples Sr., 91
Leroy Peoples Sr. CASTLE HAYNE — Leroy Peoples Sr., 91, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Davis Funeral Home, 901 S....
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John Raymond Ratliff Sr., 95, advocate for employee rights in the workplace
John Raymond Ratliff Sr. WILMINGTON — John Raymond Ratliff Sr., 95, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., after a brief illness. John was born on...
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Swanee Lanier Cox, 93, worked in shipyards during World War II
Swanee Lanier WILMINGTON — Swanee Lanier Cox joined her husband, Milford Cox Sr., in heaven on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. She was born on June 28, 1923, in Randolph County, N.C., to the late Charles Ray and...
View ArticleEarlie Tharpe, 67, commercial fisherman
ASH — Earlie Tharpe, 67, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, after an illness. He was born in Durham, N.C., Oct. 13, 1949, a son of the late Charlie J. Tharpe and Lula M. Todd Tharpe. He was a...
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