Everette H. ‘Heath’ Spencer, 50, enjoyed his time on North Carolina beaches
Everette H. ‘Heath’ Spencer WILMINGTON — Everette H. ‘Heath’ Spencer, 50, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born Sept. 23, 1966, in Wilmington, the son of the late...
View ArticleLinda Lamb Coley, 46, assistant principal at Cedar Grove Middle School
SOUTHPORT — Linda Lamb Coley, 46, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, after an illness. Born in Craven County, N.C., April 26, 1971, she was the daughter of Carlton Lamb and Carol Miller Lamb of New...
View ArticleDanny O’Dell Hill, 63
Danny O’Dell Hill LELAND — Danny O’Dell Hill, 63, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at home in the warm embrace of his family. He was born in Asheboro Jan. 15, 1954, the son of Donald O’Dell Hill and...
View ArticleEva Louise Hilburn Fulwood, 68, devoted to her family, career and traveling
Eva Louise Hilburn Fulwood OCEAN ISLE BEACH — Eva Louise Hilburn Fulwood, 68, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Wilmington, after a lengthy illness. Born in Ocean...
View ArticleHelen Elizabeth Czekalski, 73, volunteered with New Hope Clinic
Helen Elizabeth Czekalski OAK ISLAND — Helen Elizabeth Czekalski, 73, of Caswell Beach, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Czekalski was born in...
View ArticleLoretta Faye Moniger, 73, active in her surroundings
SANFORD — Loretta Faye Moniger, 73, formerly of Shallotte, died Monday, May 8, 2017. Born in Scotland County, N.C., Sept. 26, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Robert D. Norton Sr. and Rachel Brown...
View ArticleBrandy Fearington, 33
Brandy Fearington WILMINGTON — Brandy Fearington, 33, passed away suddenly at her home Sunday May 7, 2017. Brandy was born in Wilmington Dec. 17, 1983, the daughter of Herbert Melvin Fearington and...
View ArticleHerman ‘Jeff’ Howell, 55, former owner of The Wild Hawg Saloon and J&J’s...
Herman ‘Jeff’ Howell MYRTLE BEACH — Herman “Jeff” Howell, 55, formerly of Hampstead, born Nov. 2, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., passed away May 6, 2017, at MUSC Hospital in Charleston, S.C. He is with God...
View ArticlePhyllis Hinton Snyder, 94, made history as an aircraft mechanic during World...
Phyllis Hinton Snyder WILMINGTON — Phyllis Hinton Snyder was released from the horrid grips of dementia and joined her loved ones gone before her at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017. No more misery, no...
View ArticleAnnette Kohl, 68, operated Kohl’s Frozen Custard along with her family
Annette Kohl WILMINGTON — Annette Kohl, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Christian missionary, entrepreneur and God’s faithful servant, was called to her heavenly home by the Lord Sunday, May 7,...
View ArticleKenneth D. Withrow, 75, enjoyed teaching watercolor art in Kure Beach
KURE BEACH — Kenneth D. Withrow, 75, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his residence. Born in Ohio July 25, 1941, he is a son of the late Homer Kenneth Withrow and Cora Mae Paul Withrow. He is...
View ArticleRose Kaleel Bissette, 61, member of Cape Fear Garden Club
Rose Kaleel Bissette CAPE FEAR — Rose Kaleel Bissette, 61, passed away peacefully at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center Tuesday, May 9, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. Rose was born on...
View ArticleTed Neil Graham, 68, retired commercial fisherman
Ted Neil Graham SHALLOTTE — Ted Neil Graham, 68, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Born July 21, 1948, he was a son of the late Vardell M. Graham and Claudia Lefler Graham. In addition to his parents, he...
View ArticleJohnny Nelson Smith Jr., 78
Johnny Nelson Smith Jr. WILMINGTON — Johnny Nelson Smith Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 14, at...
View ArticleRay N. Joens, 95, World War II veteran
Ray N. Joens WILMINGTON — Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ray N. Joens died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born March 31, 1922, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Raymond and...
View ArticleRobert Lawrence Everett Sr., 75, retired NC Marine Fisheries Division captain
Robert Lawrence Everett WILMINGTON — Robert Lawrence Everett Sr., 75, went to be with the Lord Jesus Thursday, May 11, 2017. Born December 10, 1941, in Brunswick County, N.C., he is a son of Pauline...
View ArticleElizabeth Anne Obser, 75, accomplished artist
Elizabeth Anne Obser WILMINGTON — Elizabeth Anne Obser, 75, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., March 16, 1942, to the late Edward Pickering Rippon and...
View ArticleCatherine Patricia Stewart, 73, member of Brunswick County Community Watch
ASH — Catherine Patricia Stewart, 73, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born July 29, 1943, in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Paul Fritts and Katherine Campbell Fritts. In addition to her...
View ArticleAndrew Stephen Hendrix, 34, enjoyed creating art at Fat Cat Pottery
Andrew Stephen Hendrix WILMINGTON — Andrew Stephen Hendrix, 34, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at his home in Wilmington, N.C. He was a graduate with a B.S. in Biology from St. Andrews Presbyterian...
View ArticleJames M. Lange, 56
James M. Lange WILMINGTON — James M. Lange, 56, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Friday, May 19, at Port City Community Church, 250 Vision Drive,...
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