Obituaries

May 28, 2026

Martin was born on August 11, 1943, in his family's home in Holly Ridge, Onslow County, North Carolina. He was the son of Elisha Thomas Padgett and Mary Ethel Coston Padgett. He passed away peacefully in his home in Holly Ridge on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life and their children.

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May 27, 2026

Emanuel Foster, Jr., 96, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 27, 1930, in Wilmington, to the late Emanuel Foster, Sr. and the late Anna Klander Foster.

Emanuel served his country honorably in the US Navy.

He...

May 27, 2026

Dikki Lynn Wells, 71, passed from death to eternal life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her home with love and family.

She was born January 15, 1955 in Bee County, Texas, the daughter of the late Dee Walton Field, Jr. and Bessie Alene Bynum Field.

Dikki is survived by her daughters, Denise...

May 25, 2026

Virginia Oxendine Liles, 81, of Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina passed away on Monday May 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born on January 2, 1945, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late Hilton Oxendine and the Christine Hunt Oxendine.

Virginia moved to Pine Knoll Shores to Leland seven years ago....

May 25, 2026

James Edward Wirtz, 88, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on July 10, 1937, in Pittsboro, North Carolina, to the late Joseph Bernard Wirtz and the late Mary Burns Wirtz.

James served his country honorably in the US...

May 25, 2026

Brenda Kennedy Pierce, 69, passed gently from her earthly life Monday, May 25, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born November 20, 1956 in Pender County, the daughter of Rupert Valentine Kennedy and Margaret Futreal Dixon. In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Dean...

May 25, 2026

Elaine Marie Sundstrom, 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday May 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born on February 1, 1945, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Joseph Mastalir and the late Francine Ferrec Mastalir.

Elaine is survived by her son, Darryl Sundstrom and his wife, Michele, her...

May 25, 2026

Rachel Eliza James Bell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on the Fourth of July in 1932, Rachel brought a lifetime of light, warmth, and devotion to everyone who knew her.

Rachel was a woman of...

May 24, 2026

David Glenn Wells, 47, passed from his earthly life Sunday, May 24, 2026.

He was born May 1, 1979 in Wilmington, the son of Roger Glenn Wells and Diane Eakins Wells.

In addition to his loving parents David is survived by his sister, Stephanie W. Long; one niece, Whitney Penny; three nephews, Jeremy,...

May 24, 2026

Larry Wayne Nichols, 61, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on September 19, 1964, in New Hanover County, to the late Joseph Anson Nichols, Sr. and the late Mildred (Mills) Lanier.

He touched the hearts of everyone he ...

May 24, 2026

James Robert Bromley-Turner, 80, of Rocky Point, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on August 5, 1945, in Providence, Rhode Island and was predeceased by his parents, Lee Chalifour and Susan Bromley.

James served his country honorably in the US Army for four years and worked...

May 24, 2026

Michael "Mike" Joseph Russell, age 70, resident of River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to his eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

He was born on March 4, 1956, in Washington DC to the late Joseph Ralph and Ruth Fulmer Russell from District Heights Maryland.

Mike was a...

May 23, 2026

Mary Lou Kintyle, 61, went to her home in GLORY on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her home.

She was born September 13, 1964 in Marion, Indianna, the daughter of Tex William Kintyle and Barbara Ann Mitchell Carrico.

Mary is survived by her sons, Ricky Champion (Fern); daughter, Shauna Meadors (Joe); eight grandchildren;...

May 23, 2026

Christian Eric Lovette, lovingly known as "Man," entered this world on July 30, 2005, born to Courtney Merritt and Eric Lovette. Though his time here on earth was far too short, the impact Christian made on everyone around him will last forever.

To his family, Christian was a real-life superhero. He...

May 23, 2026

Anna Cornelia "NeNe" Creech Barnhill, 78, a vibrant, gracious, and loving lady passed from her earthly life Saturday, May 23, 2026 surrounded with love and family.

She was born March 22, 1948 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Herbert Linwood Creech and Anna Mayers Creech.

Cornelia is survived by her devoted...

May 22, 2026

Naomi Devane Melvin, 86, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 23, 1939, in Bladen County to the late James Hybert Devane and the late Clyde Henry Devane.

Naomi is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Woodell...

May 22, 2026

Sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother — a woman who loved deeply and was deeply loved.

Wanda Marie Robinson Cain, 76, of Burgaw, NC, went to be with the Lord on the morning of May 22, 2026. Wanda was born in Bladen County, NC, in the very house where she grew up. She married the...

May 21, 2026

On May 21st, 2026, our beautiful momma, Minnie Roethlinger Lunsford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family along with the great staff at Trinity Grove that had grown to love her as well.

She was born on February 20, 1941, in Hallsboro, NC to the late Milburn and Virginia Maultsby.

She was lovingly known...

May 21, 2026

Katherine Clyde Stone, 64, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center.

She was born on October 4, 1961, in Clinton, North Carolina, to Leslie Sloan Smith and the late Margaret "Greta" Smith.

Katherine devoted 30 years to education in North Carolina. She...

May 20, 2026

Gary Scott Winter was truly a special and remarkable man who made a lasting and positive impression on all who knew him. After 78 years, his earthly life ended on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, but the impact of his life will continue to live on in our hearts.

He was born November 21, 1947 in Canyon, Texas,...