Judy Faye Stanley, 69, retired from June’s Fabric Shop
BOLIVIA — Judy Faye Stanley, 69, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Born in Brunswick County on July 15, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Rudolph Clemmons and Mary Margaret Williams Clemmons. Prior...
View ArticleMelvin Ray Confer, 87, retired from the New York Telephone Company
CAROLINA SHORES — Melvin Ray Confer, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. He was born in Peru, Ind., May 8, 1929, a son of the late William Riley Confer and Edith Townsend Confer. In addition to his...
View ArticleAlton H. Kemp, 89, member of Light House Independent Baptist Church
Alton Harris Kemp WILMINGTON — Alton H. Kemp, 89, of Flemington Community, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Alton retired as a professional truck driver. He was a member of Light House Independent...
View ArticleJean O. Coffey, 91, known for her generous nature
Jean O. Coffey Jean O. Coffey, 91, the last of 11 siblings, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Her devoted husband, Gerald Coffey, preceded her in death. Standing in her wake are her beloved children: son,...
View ArticleNancy Jane Clifton Davis, 78, enjoyed a teaching career for 42 years
SHALLOTTE — Nancy Jane Clifton Davis, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Columbus County, daughter of the late Joel Curtis Clifton and Susan Lycia Leonard Clifton....
View ArticleJoan Luce, 82, former secretary at Dosher Memorial Hospital
Joan Luce BOILING SPRING LAKES — Joan Luce, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at her home. Joan was born in New York City on Nov. 27, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Hermann H. and Sophie Adele...
View ArticleMary L. Davis, 86, a woman ahead of her time
WILMINGTON — Mary L. Davis, 86, daughter of Julius Mac Long and Fanny Smith Long, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington surrounded by her beloved...
View ArticleKatherine Hudson Evans, 65, retired from BB&T Insurance
WILMINGTON — Katherine Hudson Evans, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born Feb. 5, 1952, to Norman Eldridge Hudson Jr. and Hazel Brown Hudson Stroud, who both preceded her in death....
View ArticlePaula Blanton Conner, 69, nurse who specialized in phlebotomy
CALABASH — Paula Blanton Conner, 69, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home in Calabash. She was born April 21, 1947, in Patterson, N.J., to Florence Constantino...
View ArticleClaudie Elwood ‘Woody’ Fulford, 84, owned and operated Woody’s Grocery for 63...
SUPPLY — Claudie Elwood ‘Woody’ Fulford, 84, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Brunswick County on Nov. 12, 1932, the son of the late Rev. Isaiah Fulford and Mary...
View ArticleEarlease Neil Baker, 60
Earlease Neil Baker WILMINGTON — Earlease Neil Baker, 60, passed away, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1311...
View ArticleElbert ‘Ray’ Murray, 80, employed as a crane operator for 50 years
Elbert Ray Murray WILMINGTON — Elbert ‘Ray’ Murray, 80, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was born April 27, 1936, in Wake County, N.C. His parents were Elbert Lee and Lizzy Mae Murray; brothers,...
View ArticleGerald Christopher ‘Chris’ McKeithan, 69, relished every minute on the water...
Gerald Christopher ‘Chris’ McKeithan WILMINGTON — Gerald Christopher ‘Chris’ McKeithan passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family Thursday, March 2, 2017, just before his 70th birthday. Chris was...
View ArticleSarah L. ‘Lois’ Tidd, 89, bookkeeper at Rehder’s Florist and Guyton’s Food Store
Sarah L. ‘Lois’ Tidd LELAND — Sarah L. ‘Lois’ Tidd, 89, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center. Lois was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Wilmington, N.C., daughter of the late John W....
View ArticleMargaret Mary ‘Peg’ Mueller Hiban, 87, enjoyed sharing the beach life with...
Margaret Mary ‘Peg’ Mueller Hiban WILMINGTON — Margaret Mary ‘Peg’ Mueller Hiban, 87, formerly of Pennington, N.J., and North Fort Myers, Fla., passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, March 2,...
View ArticleBettie B. Wiggins, 100
Bettie B. Wiggins WILMINGTON — Bettie B. Wiggins, 100, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Davis...
View ArticleDonnalee Ford Wilcox, 62, enjoyed celebrating her ‘birthday season’
Donnalee Ford Wilcox LELAND — Donnalee Ford Wilcox, 62, of Brunswick Forest, passed away March 1, 2017, after her tenacious battle with cancer. She was born in Philadelphia, Penn., to Berlinda and...
View ArticleWilliam Marvin Johnson, 87, longtime member of ‘Whiteys Restaurant Round Table’
William Marvin Johnson WILMINGTON — William Marvin Johnson, 87, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born on Sept. 25, 1929, in Greene County, N.C. Marvin was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and...
View ArticleBetsy Currin Wallace, 75, licensed pilot and captain in the Civil Air Patrol
Betsy Currin Wallace WILMINGTON — Betsy Currin Wallace passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born March 18, 1941, in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Garland and Helen Moffitt Currin. She was...
View ArticleSally Mason Kilbourn Fore, 69, her outgoing personality was perfect for the...
WILMINGTON — Sally Mason Kilbourn Fore, 69, died peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Wilmington after a courageous battle with cancer. Sally was born in Groton, Mass., Dec. 15, 1947, and was raised in...
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