Cape Fear REALTORS® makes a contribution to the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation in memory of members who have passed away. Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation that assists REALTORS® who have a critical illness. If you would like to make a contribution to the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation in memory of a loved one, please contact us. A letter will be sent to the family acknowledging your memorial.
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William (Bill) Nicholas RoseOn December 15, 2024, William Nicholas Rose, Jr. of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., transitioned peacefully with his family by his side after complications due to pneumonia. Bill Rose was born January 12, 1943, in Wilmington, N.C. and raised in Wallace, N.C. by William Nicholas Rose and Alice Withington Rose in a loving, supportive community among a large extended family. He played football for Wallace-Rose Hill High School, attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and graduated in 1961. Bill attended UNC Chapel Hill, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Bill was a lifelong, devoted football and UNC fan, even though he always called his favorite teams "Turkeys!" when they were not winning by at least 20 points. Tar Heel born, Tar Heel bred... you know the rest. After graduating from college, in 1965 Bill became a Naval Officer, serving aboard a ship in the Pacific, and a year in Vietnam with the River Patrol Forces in 1968. Bill remained in the Naval Reserves, and later retired as a commander after 20 years. We honor and thank him for his service. Bill and his devoted wife Kay moved to Wrightsville Beach when he was hired to work for a Mortgage Company in the early 70's, and then joined the team at Carolina Savings and Loan. He remained in banking for 25 years, becoming the president of Carolina Savings Bank before its merger with BB&T. Bill started a second career as a Commercial Real Estate Broker officially retiring...well, we are not sure if he ever retired. Bill shared his finance-oriented gifts and skills by serving on many community boards. Carolina Savings Bank recognized Bill's loyal and dedicated service on its Board of Directors from 1983-1993. Bill was the President of the Wilmington Family YMCA from 1989-1990. In 1991, upon nomination by the Cape Fear Area Council, Bill earned the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America for distinguished service to youth. Cape Fear Community College recognized Bill for his distinguished service as a Trustee from 2004-2011. Bill was especially honored to join the leadership of the annual North Carolina Azalea Festival, eventually becoming President of the Azalea Festival in 1984. Work & service gave meaning to Bill's life, and he found ways to contribute to his community, particularly serving the YMCA, until the end of his life. After each day's work, Bill headed to the YMCA, where he was a member for over 55 years. He loved playing racquetball at the Y, as well as tennis at the Cape Fear Country Club, with his buddies-you know who you are. He was able to keep playing these "lifegiving" games at 81, up until the last month of his life. He would encourage you to do the same. Join your local Y. When Bill wasn't working or at the Y, he retreated to his beloved beach home on the south end of Wrightsville Beach, which was a hub of friends, neighbors, and hospitality with the support of Kay Rose. We will miss our days of sitting on the sand with Bill and chatting about life. Bill was an active, long-standing member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, where he took his family every Sunday. He served on both the church council and finance teams at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and is currently a member at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. We believe Bill is in the presence of God, with his mom and dad, his family and friends who have gone before him, including his childhood dog Skipper, and his beloved cat, Sweetie. If there are recliner chairs in heaven, God has a good one picked out for him. Bill is leaning back, watching the Tar Heels win, and eating a bowl of ice cream with Sweetie curled up in his lap licking ice cream off his fingers, like he let her do every night. Simply Heaven. Bill is preceded by his parents William N. Rose and Alice Withington Farrior. Bill leaves to cherish the memory of his love, his beloved wife of 55 years, Kathryne (Kay) B. Rose, his sons William (Will) N. Rose Ill (Cindy Morton-Rose) & Charles (Randy) R. Rose (Megan Rose), his grandchildren Hannah, Ella, Maile (Bunny) and Charly Rose, his brother-in-law Carl (Pete) Berling, and his niece Leslie Berling. Bill loved his family, friends, and the Wilmington community deeply. He will be missed, but the positive marks he left here will never be erased from the memory of time. A visitation with family and friends will be on Thursday, December 19th at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel (1617 Market St. Wilmington) from 4-6 PM. The funeral service will be on Friday, December 20th at St. Paul Lutheran Church (12 N Sixth St. Wilmington) at 1 PM, a graveside service with military honors will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens (306 Bradley Dr. Wilmington). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the NIR Family YMCA of Wilmington Endowment and St Paul's Lutheran Church, Wilmington NC Endowment. |
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EDWARD (EDDIE) JOSEPH LAWLEREdward Joseph Lawler (Eddie) passed away quietly surrounded by his family during the early hours of October 11, 2024He was born in Wilmington, NC on July 26, 1944 at James Walker Hospital and was in the nursery with his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Louise Jeffords and Edward Joseph Lawler. Eddie leaves behind his soulmate and beloved wife of 56 years, Jean Anderson Lawler, his “daughter nieces” Lisa and Laurie, his grandchildren, Owen and Taylor, a nephew, Worth (Clayton) and 2 sisters-in-law, Peggy Anderson Russell and Susan Anderson Hickman, (Dan), whom he thought of as sisters, along with many extended family. Eddie was in the US Navy and served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. Upon his return, he went to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, NC and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. While in school, he worked in the shoe department at Belk Beery in downtown Wilmington. He later became a Division Manager at Belks overseeing many departments and continued to work there until his retirement. After retirement, he decided to obtain his real estate license and went to work for Intracoastal Realty. Over the years, he helped many people buy a home in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Eddie and Jean have been members of several groups together over the years and have been presented with many awards and making wonderful friends/family along the way. They earned the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Community service award, 1992 John T. Hoggard Order of the Viking and in 2022 earned the UNCW Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2005, with Albert Corbett’s vision, they worked on a 3 year process to light up Airlie Gardens for the holidays which is now a holiday tradition known as Enchanted Airlie. Eddie was a Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow, a member and past president of the Hanover Seaside Club, a member of the Seahawk Club and an Emeritus Gold member in the Azalea Festival and volunteered for over 60 years. He was the Alumni Coordinator for New Hanover High School Class of 1962 and maintained communication for all his classmates. He was a member of the Bradley Creek Yacht Club and Pine Valley Country Club. Over the years, Eddie made many friends who he loved dearly and thought of as family. On April 20, 2024, he took part in the Cape Fear Area Honor Flight with his granddaughter, Taylor as his guardian. Taylor will hold this precious memory with her forever in her heart. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1219 Forest Hills Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to UNCW. |
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David B. Collins, Jr.David Bruce Collins, Jr. of Wilmington, North Carolina, died on July 21, 2024, aged 61. |
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Elizabeth Williams BlandElizabeth Williams Bland, age 92, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024. |
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PATRICIA "PAT" MCCLAINPatricia “Pat” McClain, 85, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. Pat was born on May 13, 1938, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Lola Horton. She dedicated her life to the real estate industry, which was her passion. Pat lived in Hampstead and served the Topsail area in her real estate work. She also lived in the D.C. area and had the privilege of working alongside Senator John East. In addition to her passion for her work, Pat found joy with the love of her life, her beloved dog Marshmallow. They shared an unbreakable bond that brought light and warmth to her life. May her life continue to inspire us to pursue our dreams with dedication and kindness. Those remaining to cherish her memory are her stepdaughters, Michelle Gregory, and Kim Jones; stepson, Russell McClain; and close friend, Sue Freeman. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McClain; and her brother Freddie Horton. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC. |
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Paula Stephen LeePaula Stephen Lee, age 55 of Carolina Beach, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Memorial Services will be held 2:00PM Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Monroe Lee Family Cemetery in Meadow. Officiating will be Rev. Thomas Collings. Paula was born November 30, 1968 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Alice Warren Lee and Stephen Worth Lee, Jr. She was preceded in death by her father. Surviving is her mother, Alice Warren Lee of Benson and her sisters, Angela Warren Lee and Bess Allison Lee both of Raleigh. She grew up in the Meadow community of Johnston County and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Sports started early with a love of all things outdoors. She was one of the first girls to participate in Johnston County Little League—playing along with the boys. She is a graduate of South Johnston High School where she lettered in basketball and softball. She attended North Carolina State University only growing her passion for the Wolfpack and ACC basketball. She initially worked in Raleigh for Continental Golf beginning her love of golf. Playing golf with family and friends was a great afternoon. She later moved to Wilmington and then Carolina Beach finding the perfect home for her love of the water and fishing. She was first in the mortgage business and for the past twenty years a real estate agent. She so enjoyed selling and sharing her love of the North Carolina coast—sand, salt air and beautiful sunsets. Paula was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend. She will always be in our hearts. The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at the Trinity Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Meadow and other times at the home of Mrs. Alice W. Lee. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church in Meadow or to one’s favorite charity. |
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Kristofer Hildebrand FeurerKristofer Hildebrand Feurer of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on November 17, 2023. Kristoff is survived by her best friend and husband Martin William Feurer, with whom she shared 34 years of loving, joyous marriage. They met and married while living in Wilmington, Delaware, and soon moved to Morehead City, North Carolina, where they started a family together before moving to Wilmington, North Carolina. Kristoff is survived by her three children, whom she loved dearly: Elizabeth Cope Feurer and her husband, Eric Funk; Greyson Martin Feurer and his wife, Jordan Lockhart; and Joshua Forrest Andrew Feurer. She is also survived by her grandchild, Roland James Funk. Kristoff was born on December 30, 1965, in Hamm, Germany. The daughter of Thomas Chester Hildebrand and Gloria Cope Hildebrand of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Kristoff was the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her sister, Holly Jo Poulnot, and is survived by her sisters, Terri Cope Curran and Gloria Elizabeth Cabiness, her brother, Tom Hildebrand, Jr., and many nieces and nephews. Kristoff was known for her love for Jesus and service to the community. Nobody was a stranger for long to Kristoff. She was quick to deliver food to a friend in need, offer rides for those unable to drive themselves, and give her signature balloons to anyone needing love. She was an active member of her childhood church, Pine Valley Baptist Church. Kristoff had a special place in her heart for the church's senior adults. As a professional realtor, Kristoff's compassionate and empathetic approach turned clients into friends along the way. Kristoff never passed up an opportunity to let her joyful and adventurous spirit shine. She brought vivid color to everything she touched, from people's lives to her outfits and heels. Her 1972 Volkswagen Beetle was the preferred ride throughout the summer months. And, of course, she was rarely without the company of her beloved Malteses, Zoe and Harley. Kristoff's selfless love, contagious positivity, and heart for Jesus will be missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Kristofer's Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Pine Valley Baptist Church, 3940 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and there will be a reception following the service. A private family interment will be held at a later date in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages anyone interested to donate to the Pine Valley Baptist Church's Senior Ministry, a cause close to Kristoff's heart. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wilmington Funeral & Cremation – Wilmington Chapel. Please leave condolence messages for the family on her Tribute Wall at www.wilmingtoncares.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. |
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Lille "Faye" ByrdMrs. Lille "Faye" Byrd, 77, of 105 Heritage Place, Clinton, NC died at Wake Medical Center Tuesday, August 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Born on January 22, 1946, in Sampson County, Faye was the daughter and youngest of three children of the late John Washington “J.W.” Jones and Lillie Margaret Pope Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Estelle Jones Barnette and brother, James Jones. She was the widow of Stanley Byrd and a member of Clinton Community Church. She was a graduate of Union HS and a graduate of Sampson Community College. Faye was the first of her family to graduate from college all while being a wife and a mother to her two boys. She was married to Stanley Byrd, her love for 50 years. Their love for each other leaves a legacy for their children, Chris and David. Faye was the co-founder and President of Southern Heritage Realty Inc. She was so proud of the business and loved working in Real Estate for 30 years. She was semi-retired at her death and the business legacy continues to thrive to this day which she was so proud of. She was known to her grandchildren and to many others that loved her simply as “Gabby”. Faye, more than anything other than her love for the Lord, loved spending time with her family. Her undying love for her family and friends was evident to all. The special relationships she had with each one of them brought her so much joy and love. She was so proud of each one of them. Faye is survived by her son Chris Byrd and wife Miriam of Clinton, and son David Byrd and wife, Leslie of Clinton; four grandchildren: Joshua Byrd and wife, Jackie, Luke Byrd and wife, Summer, Rebekah Byrd and Andrew Byrd; her niece, who was like a daughter to her, Kim Schneiderhan. Also, other nieces, nephews and close friends that shared a relationship and loved Faye “Gabby”. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Falcon Children’s Home, either by visiting their website at www.falconchildrenshome.org/donate or by mailing: to FCH, 7569 Northwest Street, Falcon, NC 28342. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Clinton Community Church with Rev. Dwayne Dunning and Rev. Mark Fields officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary, beginning at 2:00 pm, and other times at her home. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery. Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Byrd family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Faye Jones Byrd, please visit our floral store. |
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Jerry Alton KlutzIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jerry AltonKlutz (Wilmington, North Carolina), born in Charlotte, NorthCarolina, who passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Klutz and Ruth BakerKlutz. He is survived by : his wife Stephanie Elliott Klutz; his daughter Catherine Dameron; his son-in-law Todd Dameron; his granddaughter Morgan Early; his grandson-in-law Ty Early; his great grandchild Austyn Christine Early; his grandson Trent Dameron; his daughter Anna Warren; his son-in-law NathanWarren; his granddaughters, Nadia and Darian Warren; his daughter Erin Ledford; his son-in-law Marc Ledford; his grandsons,Tristan and Layne Ledford; and his siblings, Freida Cathey andDonald Klutz. |
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Donna GirardotWith great sadness, Cape Fear REALTORS® shares the news that powerful community leader, advocate, and past CFR Government Affairs Director, Donna Girardot, passed away on April 11th. Girardot followed her husband to Wilmington in the late 1990s when he became an assistant vice chancellor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She had previously worked as executive director of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce in southeastern Virginia. Soon after her move, Girardot was hired as the Governmental Affairs Director for what was then the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® (now Cape Fear REALTORS®). Her leadership and experience represented our association and all its members beyond a local impact. She led numerous initiatives that inspired collaboration between interdisciplinary real estate careers. Donna’s commitment to the progress of Cape Fear REALTORS® Government Affairs program continued long after her tenure with CFR. “When I arrived as the new CEO of CFR in mid-2019, Donna was my first lunch date,” said Anne Gardner, CEO of Cape Fear REALTORS®. “Donna was instrumental in my introduction to the Wilmington business community, and her candor, grace, and dedication will be missed.” Girardot went on to have successful tenures heading the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) and helped found Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE), an organization that advocates for the real estate, development, and building industries. In addition to her leadership of WCFHBA, she became CEO of BASE. Donna retired in December 2014 as the Executive Officer of the WCFHBA and Founder and CEO of BASE. Girardot was recognized for many of her achievements. Most notably, Donna was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Roy Cooper for her service to the State of NC and the region on December 7, 2020. Donna was a generous and loving individual, a conciliator, loved by her family, cherished by her friends, and respected and admired by all who knew her. Her influence throughout the Wilmington Region and North Carolina could be felt far and wide. She will be sorely missed as she touched so many in the community. At this time, the family has asked for privacy and is working to confirm service arrangements for the celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you please make donations to Kids Making It online at https://www.kidsmakingit.org/donate or the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation online at https://lifecare.org/donate/. PLEASE NOTE: Once the family has confirmed all the details of the service arrangements, Cape Fear REALTORS® will send out an update to the membership. |
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Deb HaysCape Fear REALTORS® is saddened at the incredible loss of New Hanover County Commissioner and REALTOR® Deb Hays. According to a press release from New Hanover County, Hays likely suffered a massive heart attack. 2023 NC REALTOR® President Leigh Brown shared: “This woman was the epitome of service. You needed something; her hand was in the air, ready to roll! She was a respected REALTOR®. She encouraged so many in every way. Trey Wallace, President of Intracoastal Realty, shared: "Deb was a servant leader, first and foremost. She always put her family, clients, friends, and the community above all else. She did great work for many of us as a recently elected New Hanover County Commissioner. The best way we can remember her is to be more like her, and if we can all do that, the world will be a better place, which is what she would have wanted." Steve Mitchell, 2023 CFR President, shared: "What a legacy Deb Hays left as a powerful member of our community. She served the REALTOR® world with passion and grace. We will miss her positive spirit in our community. Our local association will always remember how she served her community and colleagues." |
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Wade S. Dunbar IIIWade Stafford Dunbar III, of Laurinburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov 13, 2022. Wade was 64 years of age.
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Walter WestWalter Pollock West peacefully passed away on January 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
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J. Todd TurnerJonathan Todd Turner passed away on September 27, 2022. Please keep the Turner family in your thoughts and prayers. |
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MARY ANN EUVERARDIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ann Euverard, one of the founding board members of the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation. Mary Ann passed away on September 17, 2022. Please keep the Euverard family in your thoughts and prayers.
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