Beulah B. Phillips, 88, known for her gentle spirit and caring nature
Beulah Phillips WILMINGTON — Beulah B. Phillips, 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Oct. 5, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on May 25, 1928, to Henry and...
View ArticleDonald Phillips, 74, member of Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Donald Phillips WILMINGTON — Donald (Don) Phillips, 74, of Wilmington, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. For 16 years he fought the good fight with Parkinson’s...
View ArticleKayte Chauncey Dixon, 94, enjoyed working with flowers
Kayte Dixon BOLIVIA — Kayte Chauncey Dixon, 94, of Bolivia, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Mrs. Dixon was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Whiteville, the daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Chauncey of...
View ArticleJames Michael Corcoran, 69, former owner of Atlantic Beverage Company
James Michael Corcoran WILMINGTON — James Michael (Mickey) Corcoran, 69, died Oct. 8, 2016. He was born Dec. 21, 1946, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Julie Awtry and Joseph Patrick Corcoran....
View ArticleGeorge H. Highsmith Jr., 98, active community member and longtime member of...
George Highsmith Jr. George H. Highsmith Jr. died peacefully at home on Oct. 8, 2016. He was born May 4, 1918, the oldest son of George H. Highsmith and Isla Ward Highsmith. He is survived by his...
View ArticleTina Fuchs Wanner, 35, loving mom and former stunt woman
Tina Fuchs Wanner WILMINGTON — Tina Fuchs Wanner passed away peacefully on Oct. 6, 2016, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer. Tina was born in Greenfield, Indiana, on March 19, 1981, the...
View ArticleGlenn Robinson Lockwood, 85, ran an automotive service company
Glenn Robinson Lockwood WILMINGTON — On Oct. 5,2016, at age 85, Glenn Robinson Lockwood passed away. He is survived by his wife, Marion, son Grant Lockwood and his wife Janet, and daughters Nancy...
View ArticleRhonda LouAnne King Woody, 43, lifelong resident of Wilmington
Rhonda LouAnne King Woody LELAND — Rhonda LouAnne King Woody, 43, beloved wife of Robert Woody, of Leland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Born in Wilmington, May 7, 1973, a daughter...
View ArticleDonald Lewis Granger, 74, of Calabash
CALABASH — Donald Lewis Granger, 74, of Calabash, passed away at his home Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Mr. Granger was born May 29, 1942, in Salisbury, Maryland, son of the late Harrell and Hannah Stieff...
View ArticleLisa Lynne Bower, 54, manager at the Fresh Market in Mayfaire
Lisa Lynne Bower WILMINGTON — Lisa Lynne Bower, age 54, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 16, 1962, in...
View ArticleRichard Owen Parrott, 75, loved animals and photography
WILMINGTON — Richard “Dick” Owen Parrott, 75, of Wilmington, died on Oct. 8, 2016, after a hard fight against multiple health issues. He was born on Oct. 4, 1941, in Caro, Michigan. He leaves behind...
View ArticleDaniel Hermus Smith, 92, former radio and television control engineer
Daniel Hermus Smith SOUTHPORT — Daniel “Dan” Hermus Smith, 92, of Southport, passed away Oct. 1, 2016. He was born March 24, 1924, in Southport, to Elijah Daniel Smith and Minnie Frink Smith. He...
View ArticleDonald Ray Purvis, 70, proud Army veteran
WILMINGTON — Donald Ray Purvis, 70, of Wilmington, N.C., died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1946, in Asheboro, N.C. Donald was a good Christian...
View ArticleMichael Lenahan, 83, a role model for his family
Michael Lenahan WILMINGTON — Michael Lenahan quietly departed this life on Tuesday, Oct 11, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C. He is survived by his...
View ArticleJohn Robert Bleakley, 79, retired from the heating and air business
John Robert Bleakley SUNSET BEACH — John Robert Bleakley, 79, of Sunset Beach, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. John was a proud Navy veteran and was retired...
View ArticleLeona Murray Ayers, 73, of Wilmington
Leona Ayers WILMINGTON — Leona Murray Ayers, 73, of Wilmington, N.C. died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. She was born in Governor’s Island, N.Y. on Oct. 30, 1942, to the late Arthur Murray and Josephine...
View ArticleAnnabelle Wanda Lamm Moore, 89, devoted member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Annabelle Wanda Lamm Moore WILMINGTON — Annabelle Wanda Lamm Moore died peacefully from complications of a chronic illness on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. She was three days...
View ArticleRuby Christine Sanders, 87, had an infectious sense of humor
Ruby Christine Sanders WILMINGTON —- Ruby Christine Sanders, age 87, of Wilmington, N.C., passed from this life into the arms of her Lord on Oct. 11, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ruby...
View ArticleClara ‘Claire’ Baker
WILMINGTON — Claire Baker, age 81 of Wilmington passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her son, Ralph Barr and wife Linda of Wilmington and daughter, Nancy Miller of...
View ArticleBeth Ann Urmy
WILMINGTON — Beth Ann Urmy, age 54, of Wilmington, formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at her home, in the warm embrace of her family, after a long battle with cancer....
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