Audrey Frances Hampton “Mamaw” Salmon, 92, member of the Brierwood’s Ladies...
Audrey Frances Hampton “Mamaw” Salmon SHALLOTTE — Audrey Frances Hampton “Mamaw” Salmon, 92, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Autumn Care of Shallotte. She was born in Boyd County, Ky., on Nov....
View ArticleWilma Elizabeth “Nana” Singletary Tolar, 96, enjoyed road trips with her family
Wilma Elizabeth “Nana” Singletary Tolar WILMINGTON — Wilma Elizabeth “Nana” Singletary Tolar passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, surrounded by her devoted family. Nana was born...
View ArticleDana Leslie Jones, 93
OAK ISLAND — Dana Leslie Jones, 93, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at her home. Ms. Jones was born in New Jersey on Oct. 20, 1923, to the late George and Mabel Moore. Surviving are her two sons,...
View ArticleRay Goolsby, 76, worked in the automotive industry
Ray Goolsby WILMINGTON — Ray Goolsby, 76, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in the warm embrace of his family. He was born in Baldwin, Fla., on Dec. 18, 1940, the son of...
View ArticleRaymond Charles Miller, 87, attorney who was a country boy at heart
Raymond Charles Miller WILMINGTON — Raymond Charles Miller passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 87 on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at Cape Fear Hospice. He is survived by the love...
View ArticleNancy Hanks Burnett, 70, teacher who had the knack of making learning fun
Nancy Hanks Burnett WILMINGTON — Once in a great while, a teacher comes into your life and changes your world. Nancy Hanks Burnett was one of those teachers. She passed from this life on Tuesday, Jan....
View ArticleLloyd Earl “Moe” Milliken II, 55, employed with NC Plumbing Solutions
LLoyd Earl “Moe” Milliken II SHALLOTTE — Lloyd Earl “Moe” Milliken II, 55, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, N.C. He was born on June 24, 1961, in Brunswick...
View ArticlePatrizia Denton, 62, loved being the face of La Gemma’s Fine Italian Pastries
Patrizia Denton WILMINGTON — Patrizia Denton, 62, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1954, in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Tommaso...
View ArticleMyde Marie Graham, 96, longtime member of Winter Park Baptist Church
Myde Marie Graham WILMINGTON — Myde Marie Graham, 96, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, of natural causes. Beloved wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt and friend, Myde was born April 24, 1920, in Princeton,...
View ArticleJoyce Matthews Alabaster, 66, enjoyed genealogy and travel
Joyce Matthews Alabaster WILMINGTON — Joyce Matthews Alabaster, 66, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. She was born July 17, 1950, in Willard, N.C., to the late Fred F. Matthews and...
View ArticleCharles Albert “Charlie” Wilkinson, 84, surgeon recognized for his training...
Charles Albert “Charlie” Wilkinson WILMINGTON — A life well lived. Charles Albert Wilkinson, son of Charles Tolbert and Ursula Bernstein Wilkinson, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at the age of 84. He was...
View ArticleElaine Wade, 70
Elaine Wade WILMINGTON — Elaine Wade, 70, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. Friends were cordially invited to visit with the family on Friday, Jan. 6, at Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. 5th Ave.,...
View ArticleThomas Keith Redmond, 45, coach who encouraged positive choices
Thomas Keith Redmond WILMINGTON — Thomas Keith Redmond, 45, passed away unexpectedly from his earthly life on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. He was the beloved husband of 28 years to Jeannine S. Redmond and...
View ArticleTencie Lea Benton Rider, 72, member of the Fraternal Order of Police
LONGWOOD — Tencie Lea Benton Rider, 72, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at her home in Longwood. She was a daughter of Kirby William Benton Sr. and Evelyn Milliken Benton. In addition to her parents she was...
View ArticleLuther Devon “Tink” Hughes, 77, owner of L.D. Hughes Trucking Company
CALABASH — Luther Devon “Tink” Hughes, 77, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Born in Brunswick County on March 27, 1939, he was a son of the late Roy Hughes and Gurtie Smith Hughes. In addition to his...
View ArticleRobert Louis Woolwich, 74, enjoyed building cabinetry and furniture
Robert Louis Woolwich SOUTHPORT — Robert Louis Woolwich, 74, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at SECU Hospice of Brunswick in Bolivia. Mr. Woolwich was born Nov. 29, 1942, son of the late Sidney and...
View ArticleDelores J. “Jean” Doster Auten, 86, had a passion for old movies
Delores J. “Jean” Doster Auten WILMINGTON — Delores J. “Jean” Doster Auten, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Jean was born on Sept. 24, 1930, to Arietta Pope and Jack Doster in...
View ArticleClyde E. Joyner Jr., 78, used his gifts to the fullest measure
Clyde E. Joyner Jr. WILMINGTON — Clyde E. Joyner Jr., 78, entered his eternal home on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. He was born on Nov. 21, 1938, to the late Clyde E. Joyner Sr. and Lena Foy Joyner. He is...
View ArticleTheresa Marie Korp, 97
OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Theresa Marie Korp, 97, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Born in Belvedere, N.J., April 6, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ivel Hannon. Mrs. Korp was preceded in death by...
View ArticleReba Lee Cushing, 88, colorful and lively lady
Reba Lee Cushing WILMINGTON — Reba Lee Cushing, better known as “Mama, ” “Hyde,” or “Grandma,” flew out of here Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, on angel’s wings to join her beloved husband, James E. Cushing Jr.;...
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