Bowman Lafayette, 84, banker with The National Bank of Washington
SUNSET BEACH – Lafayette Bowman, 84, of Sunset Beach passed away Sept. 4, 2016. He was born in Washington, DC, on Jan. 24, 1932, the only child of Lafayette Riggs Bowman and Annie Hulme Bowman. He grew...
View ArticleMatthew Peterson, 39, accomplished woodworker and Star Wars lover
Matthew Peterson WILMINGTON – Matthew Owen Peterson, 39, of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, died Aug. 31, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, from complications of...
View ArticleJoan Madeline South, 69, of Wilmington
WILMINGTON – Joan Madeline South, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. She is survived by her husband, Sean, of Wilmington; her...
View ArticleDalton L. Powers, 79, decorated U.S. Air Force veteran
Dalton Powers SURF CITY – Dalton L. Powers, 79, of Surf City, North Carolina, passed away Sept. 5, 2016 at New Hanover Medical Center. He was born in Erwin, North Carolina, on July 8, 1937. He was...
View ArticleRuby Kathryn Hayes Townsend, 92, member of First Baptist Church of Leland
Ruby Townsend LELAND – On Sept. 6, 2016, the world lost one strong and feisty little lady whom her family and friends loved. Ruby Kathryn Hayes Townsend was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, on Aug....
View ArticleVelma J. “Vel” Supplee, 93, avid golfer
Velma Supplee WILMINGTON – Velma J. “Vel” Supplee, 93, of Wilmington, North Carolina, died peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, with her family by her side. Born Feb. 4, 1923, in Magnolia, New Jersey,...
View ArticleMabel Estes Lee, enjoyed cake decorating and floral arranging
Mabel Estes Lee, 86, of Boone, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday. Sept. 7, 2016, in Universal Healthcare, Bolivia, North Carolina. Born in Lenoir, North Carolina, on Feb. 12, 1930, she was a...
View ArticleRonald Griffin, 83, active member of Kure Beach community
Ronald Griffin KURE BEACH – Ronald Griffin, 83, of Kure Beach, passed away at home with his family at his bedside on Sept. 6, 2016. He was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was preceded...
View ArticleCatherine Mills Little, 96, enjoyed working in her flower garden
Catherine Mills BOLTON – Heaven gained another angel on Sept. 8, 2016. Mrs. Catherine Little, 96, of Bolton, North Carolina, left her earthly home and went to meet her Lord and Savior surrounded by her...
View ArticleAnnie Neal Gray, 88, member of First Baptist Shallotte
Annie Neal Gray SHALLOTTE – Annie Neal Gray, 88, of Shallotte went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday Sept. 9, 2016. Mrs. Gray was born in Horry County, South Carolina, on Aug. 28, 1928, and was...
View ArticleOra Ann Mintz, 93, of Ash
SHALLOTTE – Ora Ann Mintz, 93, of Ash passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ash, North Carolina, on Dec. 22, 1922, to the late Joseph...
View ArticleKathryn (Kay) Perdew White Minnick, 90, warm, kind, and compassionate
Kathryn Minnick WILMINGTON – Kathryn (Kay) Perdew White Minnick, native Wilmingtonian, died peacefully at her home on Sept. 11, 2016. Kay, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, grandmother and...
View ArticleJessica Katherine Bahamonde, 23, enjoyed hiking and snowboarding
Jessica Katherine Bahamonde HAMPSTEAD – Jessica Katherine Bahamonde, age 23, of Hampstead and formerly of Cary, North Carolina, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. She was born March 22, 1993 in Nassau,...
View ArticlePaul David Garner Sr., 79, member of Greenhill Hunting Club
Paul David Garner Sr. WILMINGTON – Paul David Garner Sr., 79 of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Mr. Garner was born on Aug. 5, 1937 in Rockingham, North Carolina, son of the late...
View ArticleKathy Futrelle Britt, 70, loved camping and bird watching
Kathy Futrelle Britt WILMINGTON – Kathy Futrelle Britt, age 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, in the warm embrace of her family. She was born on...
View ArticleBarbara Blanchard Coley, 88, author of ‘Mandy’s Legacy’
SUNSET BEACH – Barbara Blanchard Coley, 88, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Friday Sept. 9, 2016 at Universal Health Care Center in Bolivia, North Carolina. She was born in Thomaston,...
View ArticleJames Hunter Ratcliffe, 85, managed former Long Beach Pier
James Hunter Ratcliffe OAK ISLAND – James Hunter “Jim” Ratcliffe, 85, an iconic figure of Oak Island, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at his home. He was known for his crooked steam pipe and had...
View ArticleLinda JoAnn Kornegay, 69, remembered for her strong work ethic
Linda JoAnn Kornegay CASTLE HAYNE – Linda JoAnn Kornegay, 69, of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Born June 16, 1947 in Ridgecrest,...
View ArticleGraham Albert Phillips Jr., 83, practiced law for over 55 years
Graham Albert Phillips Jr. WALLACE – Graham Albert Phillips Jr., 83, of Wallace, North Carolina, died peacefully on Sept. 13, 2016 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born May 18, 1933, to...
View ArticleRalph A. Sordellini, 86, had 38 year career with Kraft Foods
Ralph Sordellini WILMINGTON – Ralph A. Sordellini, 86, passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Hospice on Sept. 14, 2016. He has gone to join his beloved wife of 62 years, Rosemarie, who passed away...
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