All Obituaries

     A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving Christian lady, Edna Dale Garriss entered into the glory of her Lord on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the age of 101. She was born January 10, 1920 to Lawrence Dale and Annie Ruth Murray Dale, living all of her wonderful life in the small community of Watha.      In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fuller Garriss; son, Charlie Milton Garriss; granddaughter,...

Steven Bryan Ensley, 63, of Hampstead, passed away on September 24, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 28, 1958, in Wilmington, to the late Bryan Dewey Ensley, Jr. and Mary Magdalene (Simpson) Ensley. Steven was a hardworking, dedicated truck driver for S&W Concrete for over 35 years. He enjoyed going to the mountains with his beloved wife, Sue. They would often drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and go to estate sales on Saturdays. Steven loved his classic cars,...

Larry Michael Faulk, 69, of Wilmington, passed away during surgery due to complications from a tragic accident at home, on Friday, September 24, 2021, at NHRMC. He was born on February 26, 1952, in Wilmington to the late John William and Thelma Marie (Harker) Faulk Miller. Larry spent most of his years on the South Side where he attended William Hooper school. He was proud to have been coached by the selfless man of the Wilmington Optimist Club, who gave their time coaching little league...

Mary Margaret Carter Mahoney, age 77, was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed from this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from UNC Lenoir Health Care, Kinston.   She was born in Montgomery County, Maryland  and was the daughter of the late Alfred and May Carter. She was also predeceased by her husband, Presley Franklin Mahoney, Sr.; her daughter, Mary Ann Tyndall; and her brothers, Joe Carter and George...

Raymond “Ray” Lee Jolivette, 74, of Hampstead, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, with his family by his side. He was born on March 31, 1947, in Pine Bush, NY, to the late Raymond and Bernice Opal (Frank) Jolivette. Ray, a US Navy Vietnam War veteran, served aboard the USS Hornet CV-12 during recovery operations for the Apollo 11 and 12 space missions. He loved to cook and was always throwing people out of his...

Scott Daniel Ingram, age 36, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1985 in Wilmington, NC to June (Horton) Ingram and the late David Ingram. Scott was funny and had a kind heart. He loved fishing. Scott was a bright light to many people and will be dearly missed. In addition to his mother, Scott is survived by his wife, Shayna (Paige) Ingram; sister, April Ingram Russell and husband, Jeremy; and countless other family and friends. A memorial...

Alice Love Byrd, age 83, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at New Hanover House in Wilmington, NC. She was born on June 2, 1938 in Sampson County, NC to the late Shelly and Mildred Gurganious. Alice was a member of Black River Presbyterian Church in Ivanhoe, NC. Alice is survived by her son, Ray Dew and wife, Cindy; daughters, Toni Byrd and Mary Byrd Henderson and husband, Kent; sister, Barbara Schultz; grandchildren, Sean, Sara, Ryan, Caroline, Noelle, Casey,...

Helen Marie Nobles Autry, age 91, of Willard was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born on February 9, 1930, in Columbus County; the daughter of the late Homer Hoyt and Bonnie Greene Nobles. Helen was also preceded in death by husband, Earl Lloyd Autry, Sr.; her daughter, Bonnie Strickland Page; her sons, Earl “Dusty” Autry, Jr. and Kregg Nobles Autry; granddaughter, Paula McCollum; brother,...

     William “Bill” Harold Hamm, Sr. 85, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Friday, September 17, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare.      He was born December 15, 1935 in Wayne County, the son of Luther Owen Hamm and Mildred Virginia Hamm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William “Bill” H. Hamm, Jr.      Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Faye Rheuark...

      James Donald “Donnie” Rowe, Sr., 72, of Currie passed from his earthly life Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.      He was born in Wilmington, the son of David Bradford Rowe, Sr. and Kate Ora Moffitt Rowe. In addition to his parents Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Rowe.      Donnie is survived by his loving family; his wife of 35 years, Donna Teachey Rowe;...