Marlyn Gailes Mallette, 70
Marlyn Gailes Mallette JACKSONVILLE — Marlyn Gailes Mallette, 70, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at...
View ArticleBetty Ann Johnson Bordeaux, 76, enjoyed working at Hamricks Clothing Store
WILMINGTON — Betty Ann Johnson Bordeaux, 76, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. She was born in Garland, N.C., daughter of the late Oscar Vance Johnson and Inez Bordeaux Johnson. Her husband, James...
View ArticleCharles Blayney Cartwright, 90, opened one of the first ING firms in NC
Charles Blayney Cartwright WILMINGTON — Charles Blayney Cartwright, 90, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at home. He was born June 16, 1926, in Westerville, Ohio, to Dana and Helen Cartwright. He...
View ArticleChristopher Douglas Talent, 34, dependable friend who could always be counted on
Christopher Douglas Talent WILMINGTON — Christopher Douglas Talent, 34, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Wilmington, N.C., Oct....
View ArticleDorothy R. Baldwin, 96
Dorothy R. Baldwin WILMINGTON — Dorothy R. Baldwin, 96, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Davis...
View ArticleJames Leonidas ‘Jim’ Davis, 100, modeled a life of service and generosity
James Leonidas ‘Jim’ Davis WILMINGTON — It has been said, “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” Jim Davis is one of those generous souls who had marked his life by...
View ArticleMark Broughton, 53, artist and owner of Naked Faux
Mark Broughton WILMINGTON — In an effort to escape the increasingly hot Wilmington summers without moving all his belongings back to his native England, Mark Broughton, 53, left this plane of existence...
View ArticleNancy Winona Chase, 78, excelled in floral competitions
Nancy Winona Chase SUPPLY — Nancy Winona Chase, 78, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. She was born in Brockton, Mass., on March 10, 1938, to Robert Wyatt and Esther Hefler Wyatt. She was a 1958 graduate of...
View ArticlePernell ‘Nell’ Blanton Sims, 86, owned and operated Sims Builders for 43 years
WILMINGTON — Pernell ‘Nell’ Blanton Sims, 86, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. She was born Aug. 13, 1930, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Curtis Lee Blanton and Effie Murray...
View ArticleJanet Rabunsky Evenson, 92, graduated from New Hanover High School in 1942
WILMINGTON — Janet Rabunsky Evenson, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice surrounded by her daughters. She was born April 28, 1924, to Samuel and Sarah Shain Rabunsky. A native of...
View ArticleCharlotte Rae Hewett, 79, attended Friendship Baptist Church
Charlotte Rae White Hewett CIVIETOWN — Charlotte Rae Hewett, 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. She was born in Sanford, Va., on March 4, 1937, to the late Weldon and Lillian Goodwrench White. She...
View ArticleNelson ‘Tate’ Bennett Sr., 83, former sales development manager with Star News
Nelson ‘Tate’ Bennett Sr. WILMINGTON — Nelson ‘Tate’ Bennett Sr., 83, formerly of Ash, N.C., and Conway, S.C., passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. He was born in Ash, N.C., June 23, 1933, and was the...
View ArticleWilliam H. Bradley Sr., 69
William H. Bradley Sr. DURHAM — William H. Bradley Sr., 69, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m....
View ArticlePatricia Ann Holt, 74, treasured her moments camping on the beach
Patricia Ann Holt WILMINGTON — Patricia Ann Holt, 74, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 19, 1942, in Neosho, Mo., the daughter of...
View ArticlePaul Ray Moore, 68, successful career with Drucker and Falk for over 40 years
Paul Ray Moore Paul Ray Moore, 68, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice while resting peacefully. Paul was born Sept. 30, 1948, in Mecklenburg County to the late Lucy Mae...
View ArticleGray Pittman, 74
Gray Pittman WILMINGTON — Gray Pittman, 74, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. She was born in Columbus County on Aug. 23, 1942, to the late Georgia Lee Brown and Juanita Miller Brown. She...
View ArticleRobert J. ‘Bob’ Jones, 88, helicopter pilot who served two tours in Vietnam
Robert J. ‘Bob’ Jones WILMINGTON — Robert J. ‘Bob’ Jones, 88, died peacefully in Wilmington, N.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Yvonne E. Jones of Wilmington, N.C.;...
View ArticleDiane McLawhorn, 69, employed with VisionWorks for many years
Diane McLawhorn WILMINGTON — Diane McLawhorn, 69, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 28, 1947. Her parents were Zell Norris Phillips and...
View ArticleJames Edward Craft, 88, retired from International Nickel Company
WILMINGTON — James Edward Craft, 88, born May 31, 1928, to Harry Charles Craft Sr. and Mildred Uzzle Craft of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Jim retired from International Nickel...
View ArticleHorace Leon ‘Junior’ Gore Jr., 53
LELAND — Horace Leon ‘Junior’ Gore Jr., 53, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Leon Gore Sr.; sister, Susan Gore; and brothers, Garland Gore...
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