Gloria Charleen Johnson, 80, found joy in camping with family
Gloria Charleen Johnson SOUTHPORT — Gloria Charleen Johnson, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at her home. Mrs. Johnson was born March 30, 1936, daughter of the late Charlie and Marie James...
View ArticleElizabeth Unie Engelmann, 93, member of First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington
Elizabeth Unie Engelmann WILMINGTON — Elizabeth Unie Engelmann, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Elizabeth was born June 22, 1923, in St. Petersburg, Fla., daughter of James Jasper...
View ArticleJoseph Paul Pinkowski, 75, Navy veteran
CALABASH — Joseph Paul Pinkowski, 75, died at home after a short illness Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born in Stuyvesant, N.Y., May 23, 1941, to the late Vivian Edwards and Theodore Pinkowski. Mr....
View ArticleFrederick Mitchell ‘Fred’ Taylor, 78, retired funeral attendant
Frederick Mitchell ‘Fred’ Taylor OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Frederick Mitchell “Fred” Taylor, 78, formerly of Kinston, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at Grand Strand Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was born in Lenoir...
View ArticleLouise Johnson Willetts, 86, former office assistant at Southport Elementary...
Our beloved mom, Louise Johnson Willetts, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, after a long, courageous struggle with dementia. She married our dad, William Elmore Willetts, in 1949 in Conway,...
View ArticleJoanna Stanley Jones, 55, owned and operated Brunswick Towing and Auto Repair
Joanna Stanley Jones SHALLOTTE — Joanna Stanley Jones, 55, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at her home. Joanna was born in Brunswick County April 6, 1961, and was the daughter of Joseph Elridge Stanley...
View ArticleRobert Devane Smart, 70, North Carolina State Ports Authority
Robert Devane Smart HAMPSTEAD — Robert Devane Smart, 70, of Hampstead/Scotts Hill, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. Born Sept. 4, 1946, in Gaston...
View ArticleMichelle Elizabeth King, 46, medical social worker with Lower Cape Fear Hospice
Michelle Elizabeth King WILMINGTON — Michelle Elizabeth King, 46, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. Michelle was born Feb. 18, 1971, in Wilmington, daughter of Ina...
View ArticleSeth Warren Wilson, 65, known for his calm, cooperative and analytical manner
Seth Warren Wilson SOUTHPORT — Seth Warren Wilson, 65, passed away Sunday March 19, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Seth was preceded in death by his father Warren “Hank” Wilson, and is...
View ArticleBoris Ulysses Rice
What is your pet’s name? Boris Ulysses Rice What is the breed of your pet? Cat How was your pet’s name chosen? When he showed up on our doorstep 2.5 years ago, he had this kind of wonky eye and...
View ArticleElsie May Reeves Wolfe, 94, made herself available to help others
Elsie May Reeves Wolfe WINNABOW — Elsie May Reeves Wolfe, 94, died Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born Jan. 29, 1923, to Albert Reeves and Lula Williams Reeves. Elsie was a loving wife, mother,...
View ArticleRonald Livingston Howle, 74, retired from Union Carbide
SHALLOTTE — Ronald Livingston Howle, 74, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Conway, S.C., on Jan. 13, 1943, the son of the late Coley Howle and Louise Cook Howle....
View ArticleAlbert Thomas ‘Tom’ Spencer Jr., favorite sound was laughter that he instigated
Albert Thomas ‘Tom’ Spencer Jr. WILMINGTON — Albert Thomas “Tom” Spencer Jr. died Friday, March 24, 2017, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by Peggy, his adoring wife of 48...
View ArticleLetha Mae Bennerman, 84
Letha Mae Bennerman LELAND — Letha Mae Bennerman, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Davis...
View ArticleEthel I. ‘Inez’ Johnson Covil, 92, recognized for being the oldest Subway...
Ethel Inez Johnson Covil WILMINGTON — Ethel I. ‘Inez’ Johnson Covil, 92, formerly of Burgaw, passed gently from her earthly life Monday, March 27, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center...
View ArticleMartha Ann ‘Bobbie’ Connor Bartsch, 78, proud of her Irish heritage
Martha Ann ‘Bobbie’ Connor Bartsch WILMINGTON — Our beautiful Irish lass Martha Ann “Bobbie” Connor Bartsch, 78, was called home to be with her Father Sunday, March 26, 2017. Her devoted husband of 55...
View ArticleJohnnie Caswell Baker, 79, fondest memories were made while catching billfish...
Johnnie Caswell Baker died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Estelle Flowers Baker, and children, Allison Baker Coggins, and her husband, Steve, and Johnnie...
View ArticleDonnie Ray Reynolds, 62, fisherman who enjoyed cooking
Donnie Ray Reynolds SHALLOTTE — Donnie Ray Reynolds, 62, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born in Charlotte, N.C., June 15, 1954, the son of the...
View ArticleBarbara Anne Pierce, 84, radiated a movie-star life and attitude
Barbara Anne Pierce SOUTHPORT — Barbara Anne Pierce, 84, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2017, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, William Pierce; daughters, Linda Wall,...
View ArticleJerold W. Lewis, 78, employed as a land surveyor for over 25 years
Jerold W. Lewis WILMINGTON — The Rev. Jerold W. LewisV, 78, left his earthly body for the loving arms of Jesus Monday, March 27, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with his loving wife at his...
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