Obituaries
Virginia Ellis
May 18, 2022
WILMINGTON- Virginia Ellis, 73, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Funeral services are pending. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.
David Turnbull
May 13, 2022
David Turnbull died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born in Granville, New York, David was the first of 8 children born to parents, Frank and Ellen Turnbull. His father (a Presbyterian minister) and mother’s faith influenced David’s early life and ongoing compassion and kindness. A longtime resident of North Carolina, David was...
Edward Michael Oakley
May 12, 2022
WILMINGTON - Edward Michael Oakley 1948-2022 of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away May 12 in Wilmington, NC. He was the son of the late Garland Lea and Beulah Kate Whitefield Oakley. He is survived by two daughters Robin Oakley Seibert of NC and Katherine Dedonis-Oakley of Idaho, one son, Carl Oakley of CA, a sister, Barbara Mansfield of VA, his...
Louisa Ennan
May 8, 2022
CAROLINA BEACH - Louisa Bosman Drennan, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, while surrounded by the love of her husband and children. Louisa was born in Chicago where she built an amazing life with her husband. She moved to Carolina Beach where she embarked on the second journey of her life. Louisa was best known for her...
Jonathan Vincent Green
Apr 28, 2022
WILMINGTON - Jonathan Vincent Green, 62- Born December 16, 1959 in Raleigh, NC to Anna & Larry Green, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was also a long time resident of Wilmington. John was an electrician, surveyor, and talented guitarist during his life. He was fun-loving...
Bron Jan Pawl
Apr 13, 2022
WILMINGTON - Bron Jan Pawl, 73, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in his home. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Ramon Villarreal
Apr 9, 2022
KENANSVILLE- Ramon Villarreal Sr., 73, died Saturday, April 9, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ramon Villarreal Sr. was born on October 8, 1948. Ramon loved fishing and spending time with his family. He liked grilling out and loved his sweet snacks. He was born in Fairview North Dakota. Ramon married his best friend Rosa Linda Villarreal on August...
Fred Klena
Apr 6, 2022
KURE BEACH- Fred “Budd” “Grumpy” Klena was born to Bessie and Fred Klena on Jan 24, 1933. Budd was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. In his life he was an avid painter and golfer, and a life member of the AT&T Pioneers Volunteer Organization with whom he helped to build countless ramps for disabled individuals in his...
Romesh Amin
Apr 1, 2022
WILMINGTON- It is with great sadness that the family of Romesh Amin, 83, of Wilmington, NC announce his peaceful passing at home on April 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Rosemary (nee Booth), and his 4 adoring children: Monica (Brad) Sherrod, Cheryl (Michael) Weir, Kimberly (Kevin) Clayton, and Raaj (Andrea)...
Wanda Kaye Jones
Mar 29, 2022
GREENSBORO - Wanda Kaye Jones, 70, of Greensboro NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 surrounded by family at Moses Cone Hospital. Ms. Jones was born in Greensboro, NC on March 21, 1952, the daughter of Johnny Andrew Jones and Willomae Nixon Jones. Kaye loved spending time with all of her beloved pets, watching her grandchildren play sports and...
Paul Ronald Bennett
Mar 26, 2022
WILMINGTON- Paul Ronald Bennett, 74, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Paul was a minister, and he devoted his life to ministering the community. He loved music and he was a very talented musician. Paul was a loving father, husband, and friend. He never met a stranger, and he will be greatly missed by everyone...
Baby Allman
Mar 20, 2022
HAMPSTEAD - Baby Allman died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Robert "Bryan" Sasser
Mar 19, 2022
WILMINGTON- Robert Bryan Sasser, 33, of 225 Candlewood Dr, Wilmington, Son of Rex Sasser, passed away March 19, 2022. He was born October 24th 1988 in Wilmington, NC. He is survived by his Father Rex Sasser of Chinquapin, one Brother Chad Sasser and wife Whitney; and Niece Bowdie Sasser of Rocky Point, Grandmother Doris Holland of Wilmington. Aunt Patti Holland...
Sam Horton Jr.
Mar 9, 2022
WILMINGTON - Sam Horton, Jr. passed on peacefully March 9th, 2022, surrounded by love. He was a beloved husband, father, and dog grandpa. He is survived by his “girls”—wife and soulmate, Connie Sue, as well as his daughter Lauren Kyle. He will be sorely missed by the other man in the family, Dudley, who was his 4-pawed BFF and devoted...
Cassey Elaine Spaude
Mar 3, 2022
HUBERT - Casey Elaine Spaude died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Benson Eugene Brewer
Mar 3, 2022
CURRIE- Benson Brewer, 88, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 in his home. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.
Charlotte S. Philemon
Mar 1, 2022
KURE BEACH- Kure Beach, NC: Mrs. Charlotte Anita (Stringer) Philemon, age 77, formerly of Charlotte, NC passed away in the comfort of her home on March 1, 2022, in Kure Beach, NC. Funeral Services will be held graveside at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Rev. John I....
David Smith
Feb 22, 2022
WILMINGTON- David Walter Smith, 80, died peacefully on Tuesday with his daughter by his side, due to complications of dementia, which he battled for almost a decade. He was born at a very young age in Belfast, Maine. He insisted that joke be included. He was the first of two children born to Frances and Rexford Smith, and grew up...
Ronald Brian Powell
Feb 15, 2022
CAROLINA BEACH- Ronald "Brian" Powell, 53, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.
David Kopf
Feb 12, 2022
Pittsboro-David Kopf, 69, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at SECU UNC Hospice Home. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.