Aubrey Eugene Newton, 75, Navy veteran
SUPPLY — Aubrey Eugene Newton, 75, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Born in Concord, N.C., Nov. 5, 1941, he was a son of the late Junior Eddelmon Newton and Esther Griffin Newton. He was a U.S. Navy...
View ArticlePhyllis McGlothlin Redd, 76, talented seamstress who enjoyed knitting and...
Phyllis McGlothlin Redd SOUTHPORT — Phyllis McGlothlin Redd, 76, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Mrs. Redd was born in Pounding Mill, Va., Aug....
View ArticleDoris Jean Williams, 83
Doris Jean Williams WILMINGTON — Doris Jean Williams, 83, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at her home in the warm embrace of her family. She was born in Wilmington March 8, 1934, the daughter of...
View ArticleAlexander Albuquerque Silva Jr., 87, dedicated, lifelong Democrat
ST. JAMES — Alexander Albuquerque Silva Jr., 87, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at his home. Alex was born in New Bedford, Mass., Oct. 1, 1929. In 1942, his family moved to Queens, N.Y., where he...
View ArticleDaniel Gaddy ‘Dan’ DeBlasio, 47, remembered for his love of Halloween
Daniel Gaddy ‘Dan’ DeBlasio LELAND — Daniel Gaddy “Dan” DeBlasio, 47, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center, Wilmington. Daniel, better known to his...
View ArticleJustin Kyle Rogers, 22, graduated from Hoggard High School
WILMINGTON — Justin Kyle Rogers, 22, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, and is now at peace and in the arms of his heavenly Father. He was born Sept. 10, 1994, in Wilmington, N.C. Justin graduated...
View ArticleOwen Vaughan Preston, 9, enjoyed playing soccer and catching frogs
Owen Vaughan Preston WILMINGTON — Owen Vaughan Preston, 9, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, after a courageous 16-month battle with brain cancer. Owen was born in Wilmington April 2, 2008, the son...
View ArticleAnn and Greg Jensen
Ann and Greg Jensen Ann and Greg Jensen celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday, April 22, 2017, by taking an Alaska Cruise with the family in July. The couple has two married sons and one...
View ArticleStuart Cleveland, 82, turned his dream of flying into career as a pilot
CAROLINA SHORES — Stuart Cleveland, 82, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born in Mansfield, Penn., Jan. 30, 1935. As a youngster, he fell in love with flying after purchasing a $5 airplane...
View ArticleLinda Marguerite Kennison Bell, 78, taught English, art and creative writing...
Linda Marguerite Kennison Bell SUPPLY — Linda Marguerite Kennison Bell, 78, died Sunday, April 30, 2017. Born in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence McBride...
View ArticleLauren Nicole ‘Niki’ Poff, 25, free spirit who loved the ocean
Lauren Nicole ‘Niki’ Poff WILMINGTON — Lauren Nicole “Niki” Poff, 25, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She entered this world May 10, 1991, in Fayetteville, N.C., to Suzie...
View ArticleHelen M. Simpson, 96
Helen M. Simpson CHARLOTTE — Helen M. Simpson, 96, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. The family she loved will cherish her memory forever and they are her son, Lendward...
View ArticleAnne Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Horn, 100
Anne Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Horn WILMINGTON — Anne Veronica “Ronnie” Horn, 100, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Champions Assisted Living. She was born Aug. 7, 1916, in Germantown, Penn., to James and...
View ArticleJasper Willard ‘Jay,’‘J.W.’ Mee, 86, recipient of the Korean Ambassador of...
Jasper Willard ‘Jay,’ ‘J.W.’ Mee WILMINGTON — Jasper Willard “Jay,” “J.W.” Mee, 86, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 30, 2017, surrounded by his wife and children. Jay was born in Harriman,...
View ArticleMartha Ann Harbinson Smith, 86, Senior Olympic Games competitor
Martha Ann Harbinson Smith OAK ISLAND — Martha Ann Harbinson Smith, 86, formerly of Lexington, Charlotte and Kure Beach in North Carolina, entered joyously into the heavenly Father’s kingdom Monday,...
View ArticleBetty Delores Covington Moore Donley, 66, strove to better her community
Betty Delores Covington Moore Donley SHALLOTTE — Betty Delores Covington Moore Donley, 66, passed away on the evening of Sunday, April 13, 2017, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Bolivia,...
View ArticleBetty Louise Vining, 71, enjoyed traveling and testing her luck at casinos
OAK ISLAND — Betty Louise Vining, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Vining was born Dec. 9, 1945, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was a member of First...
View ArticleWillie Lee Ashworth, 81, owned Ashworth Gas Station in Castle Hayne
Willie Lee Ashworth WILMINGTON — Willie Lee Ashworth, 81, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 13, 1935, in Harnett County, N.C., to the late Albert...
View ArticleHenry David McGrath, 75, Army veteran
Henry David McGrath SOUTHPORT — Henry David McGrath, 75, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was born Sept. 5, 1941, in Yonkers, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his father, David F. McGrath;...
View ArticleJohn F. Phillips, 77, guarded Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
John F. Phillips WILMINGTON — John F. Phillips, 77, passed away at Lower Cape Fear Hospice April Sunday, 30, 2017. John was born April 27, 1940, in Fayetteville, N.C., son of the late John and Elivian...
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