Obituaries

Jun 28, 2025

Jean Annette Peterson, 84, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

She was born on November 4, 1940, in Wilmington, to the late Donald and Jean (Best) Bollinger.

Jean was an active member of Masonboro Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion...

Jun 27, 2025

Dawn Marie White, 53, passed from her earthly life Friday, June 27, 2025.

She was born January 21, 1972 in Suffolk County, New York, the daughter of the late Jack Irizarry.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Dean White; daughters, Maggie Marie White and Taylor Nicole White; son, Nathanial Dean White; brothers-in-law, Marty White...

Jun 27, 2025

Jack Russell Richey, Jr., 80, passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1945 in Florence, South Carolina, the son of Jack Russell Richey and Edith Eleanor Ainsworth Richey. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Jun 27, 2025

Deborah (Freeman) Jones, beloved mother, sister, cousin, and friend, transitioned peacefully at her home in Leland, North Carolina, on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was 65 years old. Born in Los Angeles, California, on November 25, 1959, to Worth Odell Freeman, Jr., and Wilda June (Scott) Freeman. Deborah, her twin sister and two older brothers were raised...

Jun 26, 2025

Minzet Woodcock Peedin, 76, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

She was born March 4, 1949 in Currie, the daughter of  the late Robert Elmer and Theressa Woodcock. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Woodcock and brother-in-law, John McArtan.

Surviving to cherish...

Jun 24, 2025

Ida Jean McCall Boda, 73, passed from her earthly life Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

She was born August 28, 1951 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Elmer McCall and Carolyn Ada Emma Stanier McCall. In addition to her parents Ida Jean was preceded in death by her husband, John Conrad Boda in 2023.

Ida...

Jun 23, 2025

Tonya Lynn "Bee" Reyes, 38, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home in Glory on Monday, June 23, 2025 surrounded with love and her family.

She was born May 6, 1987 in Wilmington, the daughter of Susie Pickett Price and the late Bobby Ray "Smokey" Price.

In addition to her mother Tonya is...

Jun 21, 2025

Linda Ball, 74, passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Poplar Grove in Burgaw.

She was born May 10, 1951 in Bethel, NC, the daughter of John Joseph Trnacek and Annie S. Coleman. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Potter.

Linda is...

Jun 21, 2025

Timothy Scott Markley, age 60, of Kure Beach, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on June 21, 2025, while biking the Tour de Blueberry annual charity ride in Willard, North Carolina. Born in Portland, Maine, Tim was the beloved son of John Joseph Markley and Florence Mabel Markley.

Before pursuing his educational career, Tim proudly served his country...

Jun 18, 2025

Doris Ann West Phipps, 74, passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at home.

She was born September 26, 1950 in Bennettsville, SC, the daughter of Thomas E. West and Sarah Louise Stevens Hookom. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Dyson.

Doris is survived...

Jun 18, 2025

Barbara Brown Capps (Barbara Jean), 87, of Wilmington entered her heavenly home on June 18, 2025.

Barbara was born July 24, 1937, in the Catherine Lake area of Onslow County, to the late Admiral Dewey Brown and Christine Stephens Brown. She remained a lifelong resident of southeastern North Carolina.

In June of 1954, she wed...

Jun 17, 2025

Amanda Wheeler Muzio, age 58, flew on wings of an angel to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

She was born April 4, 1967 in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Jimmie Melvin Wheeler and Glenda Susie Anna Moore Lewis. In addition to her parents, Amanda was preceded in death by her son, Roman Turner....

Jun 17, 2025

Delores McKoy Brown, 82, passed peacefully into Glory on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at home surrounded with love by her loving family.

She was born November 8, 1942 in Pender County, one of eleven children born to Henry Burton Ramsey and Henrietta Murray Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life,...

Jun 16, 2025

Allan Dale Carter, 71, a beloved husband, daddy, grandpa "My Dale", brother and loyal friend passed into the arms of Jesus  Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home, uplifted by loved ones in song and prayer.

He was born November 14, 1953 to Mervin Allen Carter and Beatrice Aliene Shepard Carter. In addition to his...

Jun 15, 2025

Carol Sharpe Danford, 85, died peacefully in her home on Sunday morning, June 15, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born April 6, 1940, in Wilmington, NC to the late James Milton Sharpe Sr. and Lela Mae Blanton Sharpe.

In addition to her parents, Carol was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jere Leonard...

Jun 12, 2025

James Lewis "Jimmy" Hyatt III, 67, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Novant Health in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jimmy was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, son of the late James L. Hyatt Jr. and Julia Bowers Hyatt.  He graduated with the final class of Pacolet High School in 1976 and went on...

Jun 12, 2025

John Allen "J.A." Padgett, 86, of Willard passed from this life to his eternal rest on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

He was born on December 5, 1938, in Pender County, NC; the 3rd child of 10, born to the late Joseph Melvin and Exie Gurganious Padgett.  J.A. was also preceded in death by his sister Deborah Walker....

Jun 11, 2025

Gina Bivins Matthews, age 64 of Teachey, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, mama, Meme, and Gigi, Gina touched the lives of so many people with her kindness, warmth, and loving spirit.

Born in Jacksonville, NC on May 22, 1961, Gina was the daughter of the late...

Jun 10, 2025

Terry Darnell Bloodworth Sr. 68 of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington, NC surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on February 23, 1957 in Norfolk Virginia to Pauline Walker Bloodworth and the late James Bloodworth. Terry lived a full and meaningful life defined by love,...

Jun 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of our husband, father, Pop, brother, uncle and friend, Lendon Wayne Lampley on Tuesday, June 10, 2025  at the age of 52 years leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him. Born March 11, 1973 in Richmond...