Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Nancy Louise Sellers Mears, age 86, of Wallace went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on May 1, 1939 in Columbus County, NC to the late John W. and Carrie Lee Ward Sellers.  Nancy was also preceded...

Jul 13, 2025

Mae Belle Parker Smith, 87, of Willard, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

She was born on November 28, 1937, in Northampton County, NC to the late John Thomas and Maggie Mae Vann Parker.  Mrs. Smith was so preceded in death...

Jul 12, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Henry Bland, 76, of Burke, VA, died surrounded by family at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC and gained his angel wings on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 3:31 PM.

Born in Raleigh, NC on November 2, 1948, Tom entered the world with a built-in best friend- his identical twin brother...

Jul 11, 2025

Sarah Pridgen McKoy, 87, passed peacefully into the Glory of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025 surrounded with love and family.

She was born February 16, 1938 in Kelly, the daughter of Frank McCall Pridgen and Betty Caison Pridgen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear...

Jul 11, 2025

Linda Woodcock Jones, 59, passed swiftly and unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2025 while shopping in Wilmington.

She was born October 11, 1965 in Burgaw, the daughter of Willie Harold Woodcock and Marcie Rivenbark Davis. In addition to her father Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Tyndall; and niece, Sabrina Jones.

Jul 10, 2025

Gary Douglas "Doug" Moore, 63, of Hampstead and formerly of Ivanhoe where he grew up passed from his earthly life Thursday, July 10, 2025.

He was born April 9, 1962 in Pender County, the son of Manley Wardell Moore and Temple Matthews Moore, both who preceded Doug in death.

Doug is survived by...

Jul 10, 2025

Jason Thomas Gurganus, 53, of Wilmington passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center as the result of a tragic accident.

He was born on July 27, 1971, in Wilmington, NC to Donald Gurganus and Arlene (Harrison) Gurganus.

Having lived by the coast all of his life, Jason...

Jul 9, 2025

Wade Herbert Brown, 64, of Riegelwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 3, 1961, in Columbus County to the late Ralph Eugene Brown and the late Elizabeth Eva (Knox) Brown.

Wade worked for 44 years...

Jul 9, 2025

Nery Kattan Fields, age 82, of Burgaw, NC passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice after a very courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Nery was born on September 2, 1942, in Honduras, Central America to Abraham and Amada Kattan. She was the first female to graduate college in her family, an accomplishment she...

Jul 7, 2025

James Edward Deal, 89, passed into the Glory of his heavenly home on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home surround with love and prayers by family.

He was born April 10, 1936 in Pender County, the son of Charles H. Deal and Ruby Mae Croom Deal. In addition to his parents James was preceded...

Jul 6, 2025

Carl Edsel Murray, 88, of Burgaw, passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born March 17, 1937, in Pender County, North Carolina, the son of Bruce Murray and Rena Marshburn Murray. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in...

Jul 6, 2025

James Franklin "Knott" Teachey, age 87 of Wallace, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at his home.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday July 10th, 2025, at Wallace Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Matthew Pope and Reverend Carlton...

Jul 3, 2025

Betty Jane Jordan Brown, 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Betty was born in Wilmington on May 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Marshall Barker Jordan and the late Martha Ellen Moore Jordan.

She lived her entire life...

Jul 2, 2025

Jaime Statler Fennell passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington after a long courageous battle with cancer which she fought with dignity and grace. Throughout her stay at Novant Health NHRMC, UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill and ending at the hospice care center her numerous caregivers all stated that Jaime...

Jul 2, 2025

Boyce Malcolm Lear, better known as "Goose" by those who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday,  July 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 85.

Born on May 7, 1940, in Richmond County, North Carolina, Malcolm was the son of Joseph Brant Lear and Helen Diggs Lear of Cordova,...

Jul 2, 2025

Joey Dean Lewis, 62, of Rocky Point, North Carolina passed away on July 02, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born In Bladenboro, NC on November 29, 1962 to the late Homer and Carolyn (Turner) Lewis.

Joey lived a full and spirited life and had a generous heart.  He poured his energy and passion...

Jul 1, 2025

Hamid Motahari, 72, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Wilmington.

He was born on April 27, 1953, in Iran, to the late Hadi and Forough (Giahi) Motahari.

Hamid had a passion for travel and held a deep appreciation for his home country of Iran. An enthusiast of outdoor activities,...

Jun 30, 2025

Patricia Koluch, 61, of Rocky Point, NC, gained her Warrior Wings on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 28, 1964, in Suffolk County NY, to the late John and Betty (Young) MacInnis

Patricia married her hometown sweetheart, Richard D. Koluch in 1987 and...

Jun 29, 2025

John Kenneth "Kenny" Windham, Jr. age 41, of Rose Hill died unexpectantly on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 28, 1983, in Sumter County, South Carolina to John Kenneth Windham, Sr. and Melissa Scott Windham of Paxville, SC.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife Lisa Sanger...

Jun 28, 2025

Gloria Ann Cliff, of Winnabow, was called home to her eternal rest on June 28, 2025, at the age of 76.

She was born on March 14, 1949, in the Masonboro Sound area of Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Wilfred Grendel George and the late Clara Bell (Millis) George.

Gloria spent her...