Obituaries

Sherlene Womack

Sherlene Womack

Jul 23, 2022

Dr. Sherlene Womack, 87, died Saturday, July 23, 2022 at her grandson's home in Myrtle Beach, SC. Aquamation services were provided by Tranquility in Wilmington.

Gunther Gustav Rieckmann

Gunther Gustav Rieckmann

Jul 22, 2022

WILMINGTON - Gunther Gustav Rieckmann of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday July 22, 2022 after reaching the age of 93 years old. After months of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Wilmington, NC surrounded by his family. Gunther was born on June 18, 1929 in Hamburg, Germany to the Elfriede Krolikowski Rieckmann and Gustav Rieckmann. He...

David "Tony" Rivenbark

David "Tony" Rivenbark

Jul 19, 2022

WILMINGTON - David Anthony Rivenbark, known to everyone as Tony, left this earthly stage on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the age of 74 after a valiant and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Tony was born March 27, 1948 to his late parents Oleta and D.J. Rivenbark. He is survived by his sister Dana McBrayer, his friend and companion, Ranjeet...

David Crandall

David Crandall

Jul 16, 2022

David Dennon Crandall, 70, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He spent his last week in a joyful house full of family at Kure Beach, enjoying life to the fullest. David was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 17, 1952, to Dorothy and Mace Crandall. The family moved to Iowa for...

Joe Fetter

Joe Fetter

Jul 15, 2022

BOLIVIA - Joe Fetter, 79, died Friday, July 15, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Funeral services are pending. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.

Isabelle Marie Comas

Isabelle Marie Comas

Jul 9, 2022

WILMINGTON - Isabelle Marie Comas died Saturday, July 9, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.

William Friend

William Friend

Jul 3, 2022

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH - William Friend, a British emigré who lived a life worthy of a Horatio Alger novel, becoming one of the youngest leaders in commercial real estate media, has died. He was 33. The native Londoner moved to the U.S. at 15, against the wishes of his parents. “I just fell in love with America — I could feel...

Hattie Bell Clifton

Hattie Bell Clifton

Jun 25, 2022

LELAND - Hattie Bell Clifton, 92, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 in her home. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Carla Jan Goodwin

Carla Jan Goodwin

Jun 25, 2022

WILMINGTON - Carla Jan Goodwin entered the gates of Heaven, with her body healed of Kidney failure, on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born in Blythe, California on a hot July day in 1942. She was raised in South Florida where she married and had four children — Debbie Wilbur of Spokane WA, Jonathan...

Bruce Failing

Bruce Failing

Jun 23, 2022

WILMINGTON - Bruce (Sparky) Robert Failing,71 passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Life Center, Wilmington, NC. Bruce was born December 17,1950 in Schenectady, New York and was the son of Robert C. Failing and Doris F. Failing of Wilmington, NC. In addition to his beloved parents, he survived by his siblings, Linda F. Clover of Wilmington,...

Joel Bell

Joel Bell

Jun 12, 2022

WILMINGTON - Joel Henry “Joe” Bell was born March 28, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to Arthur Samuel Bell and Burnice Marie White Bell. His father left to join the army at an early age. He grew up working on his family’s farm taking care of all of the animals. He later attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a Bachelors degree...

Michele Price

Michele Price

Jun 12, 2022

BURGAW - Michele Price left this earth to meet with her father up at the oyster bar in heaven June 12, 2022. She loved dancing, walks on the beach and spending time with her family. She was born in Alexandria, VA in May 1969 and raised in Sterling Park, VA until high school where she attended the old New Bern...

Heather Nicolle Fussell

Heather Nicolle Fussell

Jun 9, 2022

LELAND - Heather Nicolle Fussell, 34, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident in Wilmington, NC. She was taken too soon and will be missed dearly. Heaven has gained an angel. Heather was born in Charlotte, NC but grew up in Carolina Beach. She was currently a resident of Leland. Heather was a compassionate...

David Scott Jr.

David Scott Jr.

Jun 3, 2022

JACKSONVILLE - David Scott Jr., 63, died Friday, June 3, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Lawrence Mcguire

Lawrence Mcguire

May 30, 2022

WILMINGTON - Lawrence McGuire (1935-2022) The family of Lawrence "Larry" McGuire regrets to share his passing May 30, 2022. He was a gifted storyteller, generous to all, and a lifelong master carpenter. Larry was employed by State Farm Insurance, Bloomington, IL, as a construction consultant for numerous State Farm buildings nationwide. He had previously supervised the construction of a great...

Barbara Dwyer

Barbara Dwyer

May 30, 2022

WILMINGTON-Barbara Dwyer, age 92, has left the bonds of this earth. She was surrounded by love as she passed on Monday May 30th, 2022. She will reunite with her husband and many other loved ones in heaven. She will be missed by her sister, Charlotte Tilly and nieces Leeann and Christy, her children, Sam Dwyer, John Dwyer and Susan Dwyer,...

Shawn Wellersdick

Shawn Wellersdick

May 25, 2022

WILMINGTON- Shawn Wellersdick, 49, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in his home. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Laurette Pepin

Laurette Pepin

May 24, 2022

WILMINGTON- It is with great sadness that family announce the passing of their beloved Laurette Rita Pepin. She passed-away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24th at Lower Cape Fear Life Center, Wilmington, North Carolina. Laurette was the first child and daughter born to Joseph and Pauline Gauthier of North Smithfield, Rhode Island on September 7, 1946. She was married to Leon...

Kimble Nethercutt

Kimble Nethercutt

May 21, 2022

CAROLINA BEACH - On May 21st, 2022 Kim Nethercutt of Carolina Beach passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Kim was born in Wytheville, VA in 1957 to the late Joseph King and Alice Milgrim. Kim is survived by her husband, Jac Nethercutt and daughter Kari King (David) Weissman. She is also survived by her stepdaughter...

Ann Corbin

Ann Corbin

May 20, 2022

WILMINGTON- Ann M. Corbin - August 24,1932 - May 20, 2022, 89 years young, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Best known as the warm and friendly office manager for Drs. Herman and Sandy Katims Optometry practice on Main Street, Ann was a lifelong Port Washington, NY resident until 2005 when she relocated to North Carolina where she could...