Gregg Thomas Kochakji, 46, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, after a courageous three-year battle with Bulbar ALS onset. Gregg was born April 8, 1975…
WILMINGTON Nancy Kise Hearne, 80, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
She was born in Ashland, Kentucky, in 1940 to the late Jack G. Kise and Eula Preston.
Mrs. Hearne was a graduate of Ashland Senior High School. She elected to continue her education at Peabody College, now part of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her first job following her college graduation was an H.R. position with Kentucky Power and Electric.
Mrs. Hearne is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph C. Hearne. They married in 1961 and relocated to North Carolina, where Joe served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. They built a wonderful life together and raised three children.
Millard James ‘Jim’ Fountain Jr.
WILMINGTON A lifetime member of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors, Millard James “Jim” Fountain Jr., 87, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.
He was the husband of the beautiful Pearl Winner Fountain, and their marriage celebration of 66 years would have been in April. He was the proud dad of Diane Fountain and the “Pops” of Dr. Meares Green, Scientist Chaz Green (married to Nicole Harrison Green), and Dr. Bliss (Elizabeth) Green Leverette (married to Matthew Leverette). Bliss was born being the “Joy of his world.” He was the grandfather of William Fugazy (Dr. Heather) and Alexandra Fugazy and the great-grandfather of Penelope Marie Fugazy and William Alfred Fugazy. He was preceded in death by his dearly loved and missed son, Ricky Fountain.
Gale Ganey Morgan
LELAND Gale Ganey Morgan, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice after a recent series of medical setbacks following a hip replacement.
Originally from Leland, she resided in Wilmington and Kernersville before returning to Leland, where she eventually retired from Almont Shipping. Family and faith were the core of her being; her love of both formed the guiding principles of her life. She served as well as volunteered in various positions and committees at Sunset Park Baptist Church, Wilmington, and Edgewood Baptist Church, Winston-Salem.
An outgoing personality, Gale loved nothing more than spending time and laughing with family and friends. Gale’s mind was always inquisitive and curious about the world around her. This curiosity manifested itself in a love of travel throughout the United States with her husband, Cam. Gale was an avid reader, gardener, amateur chef and always wanted to try something new.