Obituaries

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...

Cassey Elaine Spaude

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Jean Douglas

Jean Douglas

Feb 12, 2022

Wilmington-Jean Douglas, 85, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 in her home. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Sammy P. Willman

Sammy P. Willman

Feb 10, 2022

Leland-Sammy Willman, 85, died Thursday, February 10, 2022 in his home. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Lourdes Berkeley

Lourdes Berkeley

Feb 8, 2022

WILMINGTON-Lourdes Berkeley died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Jessica Supa

Jessica Supa

Feb 5, 2022

WILMINGTON- Jessica Ann Supa, 37, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022, surrounded with love from her husband, family, friends, and fur baby Molly at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare. Jess was born in Norfolk, VA to Marian Mann and Michael Wagoner. She grew up in Virginia Beach, VA before moving to Wilmington, NC to attend UNCW. Jess touched the...

Theresa Ducharme

Theresa Ducharme

Jan 29, 2022

WILMINGTON-Theresa Ducharme, 57, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at NCRMC. Funeral services will be private to the family. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility.

Faye Honeycutt Glennon

Faye Honeycutt Glennon

Jan 29, 2022

CAROLINA BEACH-Faye Honeycutt Glennon, 79, passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 as the soft gentle snowfall welcomed her. She was preceded in death by her parents Allen J. Honeycutt, Jr. and Frances Jacobs Honeycutt of Raleigh, NC. Faye had a daughter, JoAnn Duke/Patrick and grandchildren Corbin, Jarod, Lexie. Two Sisters Mary Aldridge/Irvin of Wilmington, Jessie Honeycutt of Sanford and two...