Obituaries

Feb 22, 2025

Nancy Lena Craig, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House-Southminister in Charlotte surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on January 27, 1938, in Wilmington, the daughter of Cicero Jacob Craig and Louise Casteen Craig.

Nancy graduated from Watts Hospital School of Nursing in Durham,...

Feb 15, 2025

James "Jim" Francis Roberts, 76, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 4, 1948, in Granite City, Illinois, to the late Sidney Earnest Roberts and the late Mary Parker Roberts. He completed his secondary education at Fayetteville High School...

Feb 15, 2025

Timothy Lee Kirker, 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on September 12, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Larinda (Brill) Kimball and the late Jerry Kirker.

Tim was a huge fan of NASCAR, and his favorite driver was Jeff...

Feb 15, 2025

Millie Kay Rowe, age 73, of Castle Hayne and formerly of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 5, 1951 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late John Rowe and Sarah Malpass Rowe.

Millie is survived by her daughter, Sarah...

Feb 15, 2025

Samuel "Sam" Lee Branyon, age 45, of Willard, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

He was born on August 3, 1979, in Dalton, Georgia to Perry Branyon (Renee) of Blairsville, Georgia and Frances Stilies (Wayne) of Copperhill, Tennessee.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Randal Baliles and fraternal grandparents James...

Feb 13, 2025

Katelyn Giddeons Toler, age 38, of Rose Hill, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on March 13, 1986, in Wilmington, NC to Kay Henderson Giddeons Howard of Rose Hill and the late William A. Giddeons, Jr.

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Feb 12, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Hervey Nunalee, III was born on August 15, 1940, to Thomas "Tommie" Hervey Nunalee, Jr. and Louise Powers Nunalee in Wilmington, NC. He and his siblings were raised in the Yamacraw community near Currie, NC. In his young adulthood, Tom was able to purchase his childhood homestead, where the upkeep of the property and connection to his...

Feb 12, 2025

Marjorie Farrow Hinson, 90, of Burgaw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington.

Marjorie was born in Wilmington on September 16, 1934, to the late Ralph and Louise (George) Farrow.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory are her three sons, Robert Earl Hinson Jr. and...

Feb 11, 2025

Bettie Mae Newton Rivenbark, 96, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 11, 2025.

She was born on August 19, 1928, in Pender County; the daughter of the late James Cornelius and Katie Caison Newton.  She was also preceded in death by son Steve Rivenbark and her five sisters...

Feb 10, 2025

Angelo Frank Inchierchiro, age 76, passed from his earthly life Monday, February 10, 2025, at Lower Care Fear LifeCare in Wilmington with loving family at his bedside.

He was born May 28, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Angelo Joseph Inchierchiro and Maria Josephine Ameruso Inchierchiro. In addition to his parents, Angelo was preceded in...

Feb 10, 2025

Brenda Faye Cagle, age 79, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at home.

She was born on February 6, 1946, in Elizabeth City, the daughter of Bill Edgar and Hilda Twiddy Edgar. In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in death by her son, Archie Cagle and grandson, Zachary Farquhar.

Brenda is survived by...

Feb 10, 2025

Doris Inman Webb, 91, passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2025, from Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Born on September 5, 1933, in Bladen County, NC, Doris was one of eight children of the late Jimmie and Katie Cook Inman.  Doris was also preceded in death by her husband...

Feb 9, 2025

Doris Peele Waff, age 91, passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Lower Cape LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on December 22, 1933 in Martin County, the daughter of Elmer Burl Peele and Blanche Peed Peele. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Edward...

Feb 7, 2025

Allan James Fenton, 81, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.

Allan was born on August 14, 1943, in Paisley, Scotland to the late Mary Fenton (McCauley) and the late James Fenton. He was educated at Central High School before graduating with a bachelor's in...

Feb 7, 2025

John William Stallings, III, 90, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on February 3, 1935, in Wilson, NC, to the late John and Hilda (Shute) Stallings.

John is survived by his daughters, Anna Stallings, Jenny Peterson and husband, Jim;...

Feb 6, 2025

Heber Forest Costin, age 87, passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, February 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 28, 1937 in Pender County, the son of Wiley Forest Costin and Alberta Caison Costin. In addition to his parents Heber was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Cliff DeBose.

Feb 4, 2025

Jimmie Padgett, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed gently from his earth life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Gainesville, Georgia.

He was born May 7, 1941 in Pender County, the son of Orby Hoisery Padgett and Annie Caison Padgett. In addition to his parents Jimmie was preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma...

Feb 4, 2025

Robert Maurice Walsak, Jr. of Kelly, North Carolina, better known by friends as Bob, Bobby, or Wally passed from his earthly life Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at home with his beloved family.

He was born February 12, 1947, in Wilmington, NC, the son of Robert M. Walsak Sr. and Doris Faircloth Walsak. In addition to his parents...

Feb 4, 2025

Sylvia Dianne "Ann" Johnson, age 71, of Wallace, surrounded by her loving family, went to Heaven where she was welcomed by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Ann was born on June 10, 1953, in Pender County, North Carolina. She is also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Pamela Mobley...

Feb 1, 2025

Randolph James Griffin, Jr., 52 passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born in Wrightsville Beach at the old Babies Hospital on April 5, 1972, Randy lived a life full of energy and passion, always chasing his dreams with determination.

A father to three children; Nikita, Ayden and Aaron. He is also survived...