Obituaries
Joseph "Joey" Melvin Padgett
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph “Joey” Melvin Padgett, 63, a hard working exceptional man left our world on eagle’s wings Thursday, September 10, 2026 leaving a big hole in our hearts.
He was born February 1, 1963 in Tarboro, the son of Carolyn Giddeons and the late Melvin Lee Padgett.
In addition to his mother Joey is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Melissa...
Becky Diane Graves
Sep 10, 2026
At 7:55 a.m. on September 10, 2026, Becky Diane Graves finished her race. She leaves behind a grieving family and many friends who will deeply miss her presence, but she also leaves an imprint on the world that few could hope to achieve.
Becky was Kingdom-focused. She loved people. She built relationships. She was passionate about the things she believed mattered—passionate enough...
Clara Boney Moore
Sep 10, 2026
For 98 years our world was blessed with the Christian life of Clara Boney Malpass Moore who passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her home surrounded with love by her family.
She was born March 23, 1928 in Duplin County, the daughter of John Everette Boney and Eliza Horrell Boney. In addition to her parents Clara was predeceased by her...
George Edwin Hawes, Sr.
Sep 9, 2026
George Edwin Hawes, Sr, age 88, of Rose Hill, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
He was born in Duplin County on January 13, 1938, to the late William Brantley and Linda Carr Hawes. George was also preceded in death by his beloved first wife and mother of his children Betty...
Goldie Wells Baldwin
Sep 8, 2026
Goldie Gertrude Wells Baldwin, 98, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born August 28, 1928 in Pender County, the daughter of Jessie Wells and Ruth Gertrude Harrell Wells. In addition to her parents Goldie was preceded in death by her grandson, John Jenness III and his wife, Rachel; and great grandson,...
Roxanne Elizabeth Marshburn
Sep 8, 2026
Roxanne Elizabeth Marshburn, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The former Roxanne Walsh was born on July 13,1945 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. At age 3, Roxanne was the recipient of a life-saving and rare heart surgery, which was unheard of in those days. Roxanne graduated from Coughlin High School (1963) and she obtained her Bachelor of...
Douglas Robert Oswald
Sep 7, 2026
Douglas Robert Oswald, age 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday September 7, 2026. He was lovingly surrounded by his family.
Doug was born on April 13, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa. He is the son of the late Robert W. and Margaret Blaske Oswald. He was also preceded in death by his sister Sandra Perez....
John Patrick Redmond III
Sep 7, 2026
John Patrick Redmond III, 78, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
He was born on September 12, 1947, in Seattle, Washington, to the late John Patrick Redmond II and the late Mable Olsen.
John, a proud US Army Veteran, was a huge sports fan and his favorite...
Celia Pickett Smith
Sep 7, 2026
Celia Pickett Smith, 90, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Morningside of Wilmington.
She was born on June 6, 1936, in Chinquapin, NC, to the late Mildred Parker Farmer.
Celia faithfully attended 828 Church and cherished her relationship with the Lord. She loved her family deeply and treasured the time they shared together. She also enjoyed sewing...
McRay Cottle
Sep 5, 2026
McRay Cottle, 78, of Teachey, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home.
He was born on May 31, 1948 in Duplin County; the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Virginia Brown Cottle.
Mac, as he was affectionately called, proudly served in the United States Army and was a high school technology and drafting teacher who taught...
Clara Kathryn Ogden
Sep 3, 2026
Clara Kathryn Ogden, age 54, of Rose Hill passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
She was born in New Hanover County; the daughter of Terry and Patricia Smith Stonerock of Rose Hill.
In addition to her parents, Clara leaves behind 2 devoted sons who loved their mother dearly Zachary Stonerock and his wife Jessica of Rose Hill and Marcel Brown...
Beatriz Edith Penley
Sep 2, 2026
Beatriz Edith Sandoval Penley, age 89, of Swansboro passed peacefully from her earthly life to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington surrounded by her family.
Beatriz, affectionately known by Nina to her late husband and Bea to friends and family, was born on April 13, 1937, in El Arco, Baja California, Mexico,...
Clinton Sidney Ayres
Sep 1, 2026
Clinton Sidney Ayres passed away late Tuesday, the 1st of September, 2026. He leaves behind a family who deeply mourn his loss but also remain thankful for his life. And it was an eventful life: he could tell you about the experience of being on a jaguar hunt in South America (though he did not want to kill a jaguar,...
Elizabeth Lindner
Sep 1, 2026
Elizabeth Lindner, 35, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
She was born on June 8, 1991, in Sarpy County, Nebraska, to Tracy Strabley.
Lovingly known as Liz, she was funny, lovable, generous, and fiercely loyal. She loved to laugh and had a way of making the people around her laugh. She made people feel accepted exactly...
Ina Ruth Foley Jones
Aug 31, 2026
Ina Ruth Jones, age 86 of 56 Bay Tree Drive, Harrells, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at UNC-Rex surrounded by her immediate family.
Born September 21, 1939, in Robeson County, to Rembert Lee and Tolla Cox Foley.
Ina Ruth is survived by daughter, Lisa Jones Johnson and husband, Bill Johnson of Harrells, North Carolina, and two grandchildren...
Carolyn Lee Fowler
Aug 30, 2026
Carolyn Lee Fowler, 79, passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, August 30, 2026 at home.
She was born February 6, 1947 in Lumberton and was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Billy Fowler and her mother, Elsie Singletary Hammonds.
Carolyn is survived by her loving family, her daughter, Tammy Caison (Timothy); grandchildren, Billy John Blanton (Ashley) and Christopher Shane Olsen...
Hugh Edward Rouse
Aug 28, 2026
Hugh Edward Rouse, 80, of Rose Hill, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2026.
He was born on March 18, 1946, in New Hanover County and was the son of the late William Joseph and Sally Murphy Rouse. Mr. Rouse was also preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Joseph Rouse and David...
Charles David Cameron
Aug 27, 2026
Charles David Cameron passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27,2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC.
He was born on January 31,1950 in Wilmington, NC to Eugene and Lillian Ruth Cameron.
Charles spent many years at sea making a career as a Commercial Fisherman. His retirement years were enjoyed at home with his wife Darah and his daughter Casey. Charles...
Jackie "Jack" Ray Rivenbark
Aug 27, 2026
Jackie “Jack” Ray Rivenbark was born on June 24, 1942, in Pender County to Eugene and Daisy Bowen Rivenbark and fell asleep in the Lord on August 27, 2026, at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 64 years, Lois Fussell Rivenbark; two daughters – Lynette R....
Robert Lee Carpenter
Aug 27, 2026
Robert Lee Carpenter, 80, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 31, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to the late Charles Lynne Carpenter and the late Elizabeth Weber Carpenter.
After Bob's retirement from IBM and working as a consultant for other companies, he and Helene moved...
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