Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

David Wyatt Mitchell, Sr., age 60, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025.

He was born on January 10, 1965, in Lynchburg, Va to Arthur Wyatt and Joyce Ann Thacker Mitchell.  David was also preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Marie Mitchell.

Sep 4, 2025

Cynthia Mobley Newton, born March 18, 1936 passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2025 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

She is one of two children born to Willis and Ruth Mobley.  Cynthia graduated from Topsail High School in 1954 and from UNCW in 1977 with a nursing degree. She worked for New Hanover Health...

Sep 3, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of Wayne Jackson Watkins, Sr. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the age of 82.  To know him was to know strength, resilience and love that endured through every hardship life placed before him.

Wayne was born February 28, 1943 in Wilmington, the son of the...

Sep 3, 2025

With great love and gratitude, the family of Janice Jenkins Horrell, 82, announces her passing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with her loving family by her side as she entered her heavenly home.

Born on March 24, 1943, to the late Reverend Emmett and Flora Jenkins, Janice grew up surrounded by...

Sep 1, 2025

Peggy Hinson Evans, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Peggy was born July 1, 1938, to Clyde and Flossie Hinson in the small mill town of Cordova, NC. After high school graduation, she moved to Wilmington, accompanying the family of her beloved...

Aug 31, 2025

Benjamin "Benjy" Jones, age 50, of Wallace passed away after a long illness on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Signature Rehab Center in Kinston.

He was born on November 11, 1974, in Pender County; the son of the late Lloyd Dean "L.D." Jones Sr. and Joyce Hensley Jones.  He was also...

Aug 29, 2025

Lorraine Bernice Schnaebele, 97, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Charles County, Maryland, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 1, 1928, in Washington D.C. to the late Fredrick Jacob and Gertrude Gesina (Thee) Schnaebele.

Lorraine retired from the Federal Communications Commission in...

Aug 29, 2025

Brian Paul Ashline, 63, passed gently from his earthly life Friday, August 29, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born December 18, 1961 in Franklin, Vermont, the son of Donald Bernard Ashline and Ann Rae Bellows Ashline. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary...

Aug 28, 2025

Kathleen Ann Richards Antrican, 71, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025  with lots of love showered upon her by family who were at her side reminiscing of so many happy, blessed memories of her well lived life.

She was born May 24, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Carl Richards and Julia Thompson...

Aug 28, 2025

James Royce Brinkley, lovingly known as Buster, Buddy, and Jim, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Solomons, Maryland, at the age of 75.

Born on December 11, 1949, in Wilmington, North Carolina, James was the son of the late James "Puddin" Brinkley and Mary "Libby" (Marley) Brinkley. He grew up...

Aug 27, 2025

Jane Jones English, 85, of Eastover, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

She was born Gloria Jane Raynor in Pender County, North Carolina on January 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert James and Louise Piner Raynor.  Jane...

Aug 26, 2025

Sylvia Marian Butler, 86, of Burgaw, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.

She was born on January 5, 1939, in Sumter, SC, to the late Harvey Lyles and the late Orie McCall Lyles.

Sylvia enjoyed the simple things in life. She had a special love...

Aug 23, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Lottie Rae Debose Squires, who left us on August 23, 2025, at the age of 93.

Lottie was born on September 2, 1931, the daughter of the late James Lee DeBose and Etha Gertrude Woodcock DeBose....

Aug 20, 2025

Marvin Alfred Legg, age 66, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

He was born February 22, 1959 in Cameron, Missouri, the son of Marvin Clarence Legg and Doris Waldron Legg. In addition to parents Marvin was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Legg....

Aug 18, 2025

"If you meet me and forget me, you have lost nothing, but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget him, you have lost EVERYTHING."

Joseph J. Cavenaugh, 85, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, August 18, 2025.

He...

Aug 18, 2025

Ted William Norris, age 65, of Willard passed from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on Monday, August 18, 2025.

He was born on November 3, 1959, in Pender County; the son of John Norris of Wallace and the late Mollie Parker Norris.  He was also preceded in death...

Aug 17, 2025

Lloyd "Marty" Ray Batts, 71, of Willard passed from this life to his new home in heaven on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

He was born on November 28, 1953 in New Hanover County, the son of the late Winfred and Ernestine Williams Batts.  Marty was also preceded in death by his brother Allen Batts and...

Aug 14, 2025

David Williams Rouse Jr., lovingly known as "Pops" by his family, passed away peacefully surrounded by his close family on August 1, 2025, at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Rose Hill, North Carolina, he was born there on June 7, 1953, to the late David and Winifred Rouse.

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Aug 13, 2025

Roger Lee Shepard, 74, of Bolivia and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

He was born on August 17, 1950, in Duplin County, the son of the late Ernest Marvin Shepard, Sr. and Edna Gray Shepard.  He...

Aug 13, 2025

David Earl Vernon, Jr., 71, went to his home in Glory to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was surrounded with lots of love and family.

He was born May 13, 1954 in Wilmington, the son of David Earl Vernon, Sr. and Martha Blanton Vernon. In addition to his...