Ina Olson Sinhel, 96, gardener most happy when she was digging in the dirt
Ina Olson Sinhel WILMINGTON — Ina Olson Sinhel, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Lower Cape Fear Hospice on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Ina was born in Nelson County, N.D., Dec. 29, 1920....
View ArticleAdolph Garfield Holmes, 76
SUPPLY — Mr. Adolph Garfield Holmes, 76, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow, N.C. A viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the chapel of...
View ArticleJoan Delores Van Noordt, 79, longtime member of Oak Island Golf Club
Joan Delores Van Noordt SOUTHPORT — Joan Delores Van Noordt, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2017, surrounded by her family. Joan was born April 19, 1937, to the late Joseph and Bessie...
View ArticleBarbara Justice Segars, 64, courageous fighter who gave it her all
Barbara Justice Segars WILMINGTON — Barbara Justice Segars, 64, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2017, at UNC Chapel Hill. With her children by her side, she left her broken body for the promise...
View ArticleJames Leon ‘Ducey’ Murphy, 81
James L. ‘Ducey’ Murphy WILMINGTON — James Leon ‘Ducey’ Murphy, 81, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 10,...
View ArticleMamie S. McClain, 99
Mamie S. McClain SOUTHPORT — Mamie S. McClain, 99, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington. Mrs. McClain was born June 25, 1917, in Harnett...
View ArticlePaula Kalnen, 52, would do anything to help those in need
CASTLE HAYNE — Our beloved Paula Kalnen, 52, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She had a passion for cooking, plants and animals. Her daughters were her world. She was born...
View ArticleJuanita King McKeithan Kaufman, 92, enjoyed cooking for a large crowd
Juanita King McKeithan Kaufman WILMINGTON — Juanita King McKeithan Kaufman, 92, left on her heavenly journey at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at her residence at The Davis Community Center,...
View ArticleNatalie Carroll Ehlert, 84, worked in real estate
Natalie Carroll Ehlert WILMINGTON — Natalie Carroll Ehlert, 84, formerly of Westfield, N.J., passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 27,...
View ArticleMary Lee Dail Mitchell, 97
Mary Lee Dail Mitchell LELAND — Mary Lee Dail Mitchell, 97, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, and has gone to live for eternity with the Lord; as well as her late husband, Daniel Mitchell; two daughters,...
View ArticleKathleen Mary Caprio Crawford, 84, established Pleasant Air Inc. Heating and...
HAMPSTEAD — Kathleen Mary Caprio Crawford, 84, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born in Akron, N.Y., July 6, 1932, daughter of the late Marshall Caprio and Rose Perfetto...
View ArticleMary E. Levick, 76, loved asking personal questions and was very interested...
Mary E. Levick WILMINGTON — Mary E. Levick,76, was born Nov. 1, 1940, in Roslyn, N.Y., to Joseph and Anne Lynch. She died Sunday, March 5, 2017. The second child, Mary shared many sweet memories with...
View ArticleGrace Ward Williams, 97, last survivor of seven siblings
Our mom, Grace Ward Williams, 97, passed away quietly at home Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born Nov. 3, 1919, in Nakina, N.C. The daughter of the late Arthur and Fairy Ward, she was the oldest and...
View ArticleJohn W. Elliott, 89, first elected mayor of Carolina Shores
John William Elliott CAROLINA SHORES — John W. Elliott, 89, of Calabash Drive, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at SECU Hospice Care in Bolivia. John was born Oct. 17, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pa., the son...
View ArticleLouise S. Ashe, 83, member of Long Bay Garden Club
Louise S. Ashe ASH — Louise S. Ashe, 83, died peacefully in hospice care in Bolivia, N.C., Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Schiefer of Indiana, Pa., and aunt,...
View ArticlePeggy Ann Harrison Todd, 75, retired from Caterpillar after 26 years’ service
CAROLINA BEACH — Peggy Ann Harrison Todd, 75, formerly of Delco, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her residence. She was born April 2, 1941, in Washington, N.C, to the late T.T. Harrison and Gladys...
View ArticleLawrence Charles ‘Larry’ DeBellis, 68, owned and operated L&T Coins
Lawrence Charles ‘Larry’ DeBellis Lawrence Charles ‘Larry’ DeBellis passed away Monday, March 6, 2017, from complications that occurred during a heart procedure. Larry was an incredibly devoted family...
View ArticleAllen Patrick Flood, 31, proudly pitched for the UNCW Seahawks
Allen Patrick Flood WILMINGTON — Allen Patrick Flood died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at his home in Wilmington, N.C., at the age of 31, after a protracted battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving...
View ArticleHilda Gainey, 88, retired after 33 years’ service with Bell South
Hilda Gainey WILMINGTON — Hilda Gainey, 88, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. 1928 – 2017. Hilda did a lot of living during the years represented by that dash. While in the first grade, she...
View ArticleMarjorie B. ‘Margie’ Pearson, 87, enjoyed cooking favorite meals for her family
Marjorie B. ‘Margie’ Pearson WILMINGTON — Marjorie B. ‘Margie’ Pearson left her earthly life to join her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born in Robeson County...
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