Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Jennifer Marie Fitzpatrick, 46, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Novant Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on January 19, 1979, in Smithtown, NY, 5 weeks premature with a severe seizure disorder and it was a miracle that she lived.

Jennifer won the Presidential Academic Fitness Award 2 years during...

Mar 9, 2025

Allen Graham Horne, age 47, of Willard, North Carolina passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home.

He was born on January 8, 1978 in Lafayette, Louisiana to the Gerald Horne of Willard, North Carolina and the late Michel Berberube` Horne.

No services planned at this time.

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Mar 7, 2025

Jaime Lynn Edler, 48, of Riverside, CA, a retired veteran residing on Topsail Island, NC passed away on March 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with Cancer & other multisystem medical conditions.

Jaime Lynn was born on July 26, 1976 @ 12:08 am to Todd Douglas & Sharon Louise Billman at Circle City Hospital in Corona, CA....

Mar 6, 2025

Elvina Earl Alexander, age 96, passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington.

She was born on December 15, 1928, in Bladen County, the daughter of Roscoe Barnhill and Ruby Pearl Savage Barnhill. In addition to her parents, Elvina was preceded in death by her brother, Buck...

Mar 6, 2025

Marion "Terry" Terence Capps, age 71, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 6, 1954, in New Hanover County, the son of the late Marion and Ethel Sego Capps.

Terry was retired from...

Mar 4, 2025

Patsy Lee Woodcock Harris, age 88, entered into Glory on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on January 1, 1937, in Pender County, one of seven children born to Allie Carr Woodcock and Valeria Taylor Woodcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 4, 2025

Colin Anthony South, 23, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 6, 2001, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Samantha (Goodman) South and the late Daniel South.

He enjoyed video games, You Tube, fireworks, being outdoors, camping and road trips. Colin had a great affection for animals,...

Mar 3, 2025

Paul Dean Williams, age 66, of Shiloh Road, Willard passed from his earthly life Monday, March 3, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 10, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Robert Lee Williams and Marie Lacy Williams.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Jordan Williams-Hudak and her husband,...

Mar 2, 2025

June Darden Casteen, age 60, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

She was born on January 24, 1965 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Jean Pope Darden. Also preceding her in death is her husband of 19 years, Joseph...

Mar 1, 2025

Sylvia Jean Biggs Ryan, 85, of Rocky Point, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Laurels of Pender in Burgaw.

She was born on March 27, 1939, in Lumberton, NC, to the late Eldon and Mable (Hunt) Biggs.

Sylvia enjoyed attending Bob Ross classes where she painted vibrant landscapes, reading Christian novels,...

Mar 1, 2025

Mary Margaret ("Muddy") Waters McMichael, 79, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Wilmington, NC.

Born on June 26, 1945, in Elizabeth City, NC, Mary Margaret was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Scott Waters. She grew up in Goldsboro, NC, attended Goldsboro High School and graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro...

Feb 28, 2025

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Brenda Atkinson Beverage,  entered eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born  March 31, 1926, in Johnston County, the daughter of Charlie Frederick Atkinson and Rosa Lee Glover Atkinson, living many years of her wonderful life in the small town of Burgaw....

Feb 27, 2025

Katelyn "Katie" Hope Mathews, age 23, left her earthly life way too soon leaving a big empty place in our hearts, in our family and in her wide circle of friends. She passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at home.

She was born on February 7, 2002, in Wilmington and graduated from Pender High School in Burgaw....

Feb 27, 2025

Death comes like the birth of a baby when it is time. Birth, death, sleep, and healing each comes in its own time. Whatever comes, we can trust that we are in the hands of a God who loves us.

Vance Wayne Weibley passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on the morning of February 27,...

Feb 25, 2025

Lester Lee Hewett, Jr, 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 21, 1949, in Wilmington to the late Lester Lee Hewett and Kizzy (Britt) Hewett.

Lee was born and raised in Wilmington, NC, where he and his best friend, Wayne...

Feb 25, 2025

Doris Isabel DiDonato, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow, NC. She was born July 27, 1932, in Columbia, PA to Frank and Carrie DiDonato. In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her loving aunt, Marion Malles, and cousin, Virginia Strickland.

Doris was...

Feb 24, 2025

William "Billy" Harold Atkisson, 61, of Delco, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

Billy was born on May 3, 1963, in Franklin, GA, to William Harold Pruitt and the late Tommie Jacqulynn Buchanan Atkisson.

Billy was known for his...

Feb 24, 2025

Wanda Lanier Morgan, age 70, passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at home with her loving family.

She was born on August 21, 1954, the daughter of Donald Lanier and Alice Sears Lanier. In addition to her parents Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Morgan.

Wanda is...

Feb 24, 2025

Melvin Monroe Quinliven, age 83, passed from his earthly life Monday February 24, 2025, at his home with loving family at his side.

He was born June 28, 1941, in Willits, California, the son of Leland Dennis Quinliven and Lena Bonita Ford Quinliven.

Melvin is survived by his beloved wife, Adella Berg Quinliven; seven children,...

Feb 24, 2025

Mary Laurie Chute, 72, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Born on January 17, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Thomas Goalen and Earlene Richter Goalen, Mary lived a life filled with strength, compassion, and unwavering love for her family and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband,...