Obituaries

Oct 30, 2025

James "Jim" Daniel Flynn, 58, of Rocky Point, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

He was born on July 18, 1967, in Rockford County, Illinois, to Sandra Galloni Mack and the late James Francis Flynn.

Jim was a loving son and brother, who...

Oct 29, 2025

Edward Wayne Cowan, 80, a beloved husband, father, brother and friend passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 leaving a legacy of love, strength, integrity, and thoughtfulness of others.

He was born September 30, 1945, in Burgaw, the son of Edward Owen Cowan and Nealie Dale Cowan.  In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by...

Oct 27, 2025

Annette Brown Smith, a devoted follower of Christ, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior after a life filled with faith, family, and service on Monday, October 27th, 2025.

Annette's love for the Lord was evident in all she did. A gifted speaker and teacher, she shared her passion for...

Oct 26, 2025

Craig Darwin Lewis, 85, passed from his earthly life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, leaving behind a vibrant legacy of love, independence, and creativity.

He was born October 8, 1940 in Downsville, New York where he spent his younger years. Craig was the son of Darwin Thomas Lewis and Evelyn Fitch Murtagh. In addition to...

Oct 26, 2025

Patricia Kate Cockman Gazaleh, age 83, of Wallace, passed peacefully from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

She was born on April 16, 1942, in Duplin County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Earl Cockman and Dora Hoover Cockman. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 25, 2025

James Toy Lilly, 90, passed from his earthly life at home surrounded with love and prayers on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

He was born July 29, 1935 in Flat Top, West Virginia, the son of William Toy Lilly and Neta Moye Lilly. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his granddaughter,...

Oct 24, 2025

Michael Dale Cunningham, age 66, of Willard, North Carolina passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Pender County; the son of the late Hugh and Jean Heath Cunningham. Surviving to cherish his memory is his sister Donna Cunningham of Willard; niece...

Oct 22, 2025

Annie Mae Bland, 82, passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

She was born January 17, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Jodie A. Bland and Annie Green Bland. In addition to her parents Annie Mae was preceded in death by many sisters and brothers.

Annie Mae is survived...

Oct 19, 2025

Betty Peterson Dale, age 95, of Wallace, North Carolina passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

She was born November 6, 1929, in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Walter Challie Peterson and Vera Giddeons Peterson. Mrs. Dale was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Warren Dale and...

Oct 19, 2025

Catherine LeGwin Blanchard, 96, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

She was born October 10, 1929, in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late LeRoy LeGwin and Ruby Wiggs LeGwin.  Mrs. Blanchard was also preceded in death by her...

Oct 17, 2025

Stephen Glenn Mills, Sr. (Steve), age 88, entered his eternal home on October 17, 2025.  Born on October 26, 1936, Steve was one of six children of the late James Marcus Mills and Madie English Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Mills Popik.

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Oct 13, 2025

Angela "Angie" Hubbard Chavis, 66, passed from her earthly life Monday, October 13, 2025.

She was born May 6, 1959 in Wilmington, the daughter of Joe Carroll Hubbard and Shirley Bradshaw Hubbard. In addition to her parents Angie was preceded in death by her sons, Kameron Chavis and Craven Cory Chavis; granddaughter, Autumn Raine Chavis;...

Oct 13, 2025

Robert (Bob) T. Miller, age 95, resident of River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Wallace Health and Rehabilitation.

Born March 20, 1930, in Chicago Illinois, son of the late Porter Miller and Anne Burns Miller.  Mr. Miller was also preceded in death...

Oct 9, 2025

Ellen Marie Knowles, 67, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed from her earthly life on Thursday, October 9,2025.

She was born on February 23, 1958, in Rockaway, New York to Robert Holland and Marie Cooney Randazzo.

Ellen grew up in Long Beach, New York, She later moved to Northern Virginia from 1980 to 2020...

Oct 7, 2025

Thomas Walter MacDonald, 85, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on February 8, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Murray and Naomi Ray (Evrard) MacDonald.

Tom, a retired US Army veteran, earned the Bronze...

Oct 5, 2025

Mark David Emery, age 61, passed away on October 5, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born in Sarasota, Florida, on March 29, 1964, Mark lived a life filled with laughter, love, music, and boundless devotion to family and friends.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of over 30 years, Margaret M. Harrington (Meg), and...

Oct 5, 2025

Millie Ann Walton Norris, 89, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Millie was born on 8-4-1936 in Stump Sound, Onslow County, NC to Lettie Mabel Melton Walton and Seth Thomas Walton. She married James Woodrow (Jay or JW) Norris in 1952 and served as...

Oct 5, 2025

Sabra Jane Nunalee, age 93, departed this life Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Wilmington, NC.

She was born September 18, 1932 in Currie, NC, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Nunalee, Jr. and Louise Powers Nunalee.

After attending Long Creek Grady School and East Carolina College, Sabra's career in education included thirty-three...

Oct 5, 2025

Roy Christopher Arrington, 35, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Sadly, Chris left us too early, and his presence will be missed.

Chris was born on April 8, 1990, in Union City, TN.

He was a proud Marine Corps veteran and believed firmly in everything Marines stand for. He...

Oct 4, 2025

Though our hearts are heavy, we celebrate the life of Leslie C "Sonny" Rowe who lived 93 long, loved, blessed years and passed from his earthly life Saturday, October 4, 2025.  Sonny was born on July 25, 1932, on the homeplace in Currie, one of twelve children born to the late David Franklin Rowe and Mildred Laura...