John Howard Hodge, 76, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening
John Howard Hodge SOUTHPORT — John Howard Hodge, 76, of Southport, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. Mr. Hodge was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Robeson County to Yancy Middleton Hodge and...
View ArticleBeverly Jane Rempe, 84, enjoyed traveling, art, and music
SOUTHPORT — Beverly Jane Rempe, 84, of Southport, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Carillon Assisted Living Center. Ms. Rempe was born April 23, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late...
View ArticleLarry David Holsonback, 70, of Oak Island
OAK ISLAND — Larry David Holsonback, 70, of Oak Island passed away on Sept. 27, 2016, at his home. Mr. Holsonback was born Dec. 24, 1945 in Roxboro, NC the son of the late Frank Timberlake. Survivors...
View ArticleRoscoe Morris Highfill Jr., 71, Vietnam war veteran
Roscoe Morris Highfill Jr. ROCKY POINT — Roscoe Morris Highfill Jr., 71, of Rocky Point, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Monday Sept. 26, 2016. He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on...
View ArticleMilford Chantwin Cox, 96, U.S. Navy veteran
Milford Chantwin Cox HAMPSTEAD — Milford Chantwin Cox Sr., 96, of Hampstead, passed away on Sept. 27, 2016, at Stonebridge at Woodbury Wellness Center, Hampstead. He was born on June 13, 1920, to John...
View ArticleLaurence Gray Sprunt, 89, owned and managed Farmer’s Supply Company
Laurence Gray Sprunt WILMINGTON — Laurence Gray Sprunt died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at home. He was born on April 3, 1927 in Wilmington to the late James Laurence Sprunt and Annie...
View ArticleLuther Justin Epps, 36, assistant manager at Bert’s Surf Shop
Luther Justin Epps CAROLINA BEACH — Luther “Luke” Justin Epps, 36, of Carolina Beach, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Charlotte, NC, on March 10,...
View ArticleDallas Register Vetter, 54, beloved community florist and choir member
Dallas Register Vetter WILMINGTON — Dallas Register Vetter, 54, of Wilmington, North Carolina, went to his rest in the faithful arms of God at approximately 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at...
View ArticleFrancis Joseph Gajderowicz, 83, teacher who loved golf and bowling
Francis Joseph Gajderowicz SUNSET BEACH — Francis Joseph Gajderowicz, 83, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. Mr....
View ArticleHugh Mark Gore, 55, dedicated area paramedic
Hugh Mark Gore SHALLOTTE — Hugh Mark Gore, 55, of Shallotte, died suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at his home. Mr. Gore was born in Columbus County on April 15, 1961, and was the son of the late...
View ArticleDavid Jon Bodette, 56, member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
SHALLOTTE — David Jon Bodette, 56, of Shallotte died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. He was born in Middleberry, Vermont, on May 5, 1960, son of the late Raymond Bodette and Alice Tucker Bodette, who survives....
View ArticleMary Ruth Fowler Wilkins, 81, of Town Creek Road
Mary Ruth Wilkins LELAND — Mary Ruth Fowler Wilkins, 81, of Town Creek Road, Leland, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at the home of Steve and Kim Wilkins in White Lake, North Carolina, where she was...
View ArticleJoseph H. Farr, 76, longtime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Joseph Farr WILMINGTON — Joseph H. Farr, 76, of Wilmington, North Carolina, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in the company of his family, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1940, in Wilmington, to the...
View ArticleJuanita Mallard Rodriguez, 75, longtime cafeteria manager with New Hanover...
Juanita Mallard Rodriguez WILMINGTON — In the early afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, the world let go it’s grip on Juanita Mallard Rodriguez and released her to the universe. Her valiant fight with...
View ArticleJohnnie O. Ruddell, 86, member of Rocky Point United Methodist Church
Johnnie Ruddell BURGAW — Johnnie O. Ruddell, 86, of Burgaw passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Mr. Ruddell was a devoted husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle...
View ArticleRichard Carl Conley, 80, of Wilmington
Richard Conley WILMINGTON — Richard “Dick” Carl Conley, 80, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, with his wife and stepsons at his side....
View ArticleWayne Morris, longtime social worker with a colorful personality
WILMINGTON — Wayne Morris was surrounded by family and serenaded by Willie Nelson as he passed away early Sunday afternoon at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was a big man who left behind an...
View ArticleLawrence Lee Chestnutt, 72, loved hunting and fishing
Lawrence Lee Chestnutt CURRIE — Lawrence “Larry” Lee Chestnutt, 72, of Currie, passed from his earthly life on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical center. He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in...
View ArticleGeorge Stanton Taylor, 86, found a home in Raleigh and in Wilmington
WILMINGTON — George Stanton “Stan” Taylor, 86, of Raleigh, North Carolina, died Oct. 2, 2016. Mr. Taylor was born Nov. 30, 1929 in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late George and Millie Taylor. After...
View ArticleTerry Wayne Brown, 60, of Riegelwood
Terry Wayne Brown RIEGELWOOD — Terry Wayne Brown, age 60, of Riegelwood, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. On Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family...
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