OBITUARIES

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...

Virginia Ellis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...