Funeral Homes in Wilmington, NC

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Mike Nifong (lawyer), Vaughn Wilson (actor), Steve Kenney (american football player), Kenny Gattison (basketball player), , Arthur Bridgers (actor), Lisa Mae Fincannon (casting director), and Steve Mintz (baseball player).
• Wilmington is home to the following sports teams: UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball.

Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. The population is 112,067; according to the 2010 Census it is the eighth most populous city in the state. Wilmington is the principal city of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that includes New Hanover and Pender counties in southeastern North Carolina, which has a population of 263,429 as of the 2012 Census Estimate.Wilmington was settled by European Americans along the Cape Fear River. Its historic downtown has a one-mile-long Riverwalk, originally developed as a tourist attraction, and in 2014 Wilmington's riverfront was named the "Best American Riverfront" by USA Today. It is minutes away from nearby beaches. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Wilmington, North Carolina, as one of its 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. City residents live between the river and the ocean, with four nearby beach communities: Fort Fisher, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, all within half-hour drives from downtown Wilmington.In 2003 the city was designated by the US Congress as a "Coast Guard City". It is home port for the USCGC Diligence, a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter. The World War II battleship USS North Carolina is held as a war memorial. Located across from the downtown port area, the ship is open to public tours. Other attractions include the Cape Fear Museum, the Wilmington Hammerheads United Soccer Leagues soccer team. The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) provides a wide variety of programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners, in addition to cultural and sports events open to the community.Wilmington is the home of EUE Screen Gems Studios, the largest domestic television and movie production facility outside of California. "Dream Stage 10," the facility's newest sound stage, is the third-largest in the US. It houses the largest special-effects water tank in North America. After the studio's opening in 1984, Wilmington became a major center of American film and television production. Numerous movies in a range of genres and several television series, including Iron Man 3, Fox's Sleepy Hollow, One Tree Hill, and NBC's Revolution, were produced there. Over recent years, however, the end of state tax credits to the industry has severely impacted filmmaking in the entire area.

Wilmington Obituaries

It was reported on January 20th, 2019 that Raymond F Germ perished in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Germ was 88 years old and was born in Cleveland, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Raymond F's life.

It was reported by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Mary Louise Bordeaux (Simmons) died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Bordeaux was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Louise's life.

It was reported by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Robert Franklin "Bob" Clemmons passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Clemmons was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Franklin "Bob"'s life.

It was reported by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Mary Ann Corbett passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Corbett was 81 years old and was born in Duncannon, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Ann's life.

It was written by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Rosetta Ann Debevec died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Debevec was 72 years old and was born in Kane, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rosetta Ann's life.

It was revealed by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Jennifer Ann Jackson perished in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Jackson was 37 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jennifer Ann's life.

It was written by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Jules Krull Mucha passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Mucha was 69 years old and was born in Frackville, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jules Krull's life.

It was disclosed by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Cecil R Price passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Price was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Cecil R's life.

It was written by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Opal L Shepard (Langston) passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Shepard was 92 years old and was born in Florence Co, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Opal L's life.

It was reported by Star-News on December 26th, 2018 that Margaret Warren (Tew) passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Warren was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margaret's life.

History

With the Wrightsville beach, the Wilmington residents can experience both a river and an ocean. The city has a very historic downtown with the Riverwalk as its main attraction. New Hanover County's seat is the city of Wilmington in the state of North Carolina. Winters are mild and springs are long in Wilmington. Other city attractions are the Cape Fear Museum, Bellamy Mansion Cotton Exchange of Wilmington, Temple of Israel, the Murchison Building, the Confederate memorial and the George Davis Monument.

The official website for the city of Wilmington is https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/.