Obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Margaret "Glenda" Guyton Gurganious, 82, of Willard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on January 6, 1943, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret Guyton.

Affectionately known as "Miss Glenda," Margaret spent her early years in Shallotte before marrying...

Jan 31, 2025

Carolyn Waff Warren, age 78, went to her long-awaited home in GLORY Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded with love by her devoted family.

She was born February 2, 1946, in Chowan County, the daughter of John E. Waff and Marie Ferguson Waff. In addition to her parents Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren;...

Jan 31, 2025

Wanda Gayle  Brown, age 63, passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, January 31, 2025 in Wilmington.

She was born July 18, 1961 in Pender County, the daughter of Lonnie Gray and Ann Elizabeth Wallace Jongema. In addition to her parents Wanda was preceded in death by her sister Cathy Clarke, sister-in-law, Ellen D. Miller and nephew...

Jan 25, 2025

Thelma Victoria Blomquist Marttinen, 94, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Thelma was born on June 27, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Arnold and Eliina Blomquist.

She married Raymond Waidelich in 1951 and lived in Brookfield, Connecticut until 1971. ...

Jan 24, 2025

On January 24, 2025, James "Jim" Gilbert Kahl, age 82, passed away at home in Wilmington, NC after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on August 7, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Gilbert and late Ann Kahl. Beloved husband of Linda (Andia) Kahl. Loving father of John Robert Kahl (Rachael Sinopoli) of Munhall, Steven James...

Jan 24, 2025

Tina Elizabeth Newell, 58, of Rocky Point, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw.

She was born on August 30, 1966, in Wilmington to the late Jesse Jerome Newell and the late Martha (Kelly) Russell.

Tina, known as "Grammy", loved her children and grandchildren above everything and was always...

Jan 24, 2025

Elizabeth Marie "Bettymarie" Hallinan Kane, 75, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, January 24, 2025.

She was born on February 5, 1949, in Hudson County, New Jersey to the late John T. and Mary Meany Hallinan.

Mrs. Kane was a member of Transfiguration Catholic Church in Wallace, NC....

Jan 22, 2025

Brenda Gail Cooper McIntosh, of Wallace passed away quietly at her home on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025.

Born in Sabine Parish on February 4, 1957, Brenda was the daughter of the late Autrey and Bertha Cooper.  She would have been 68 years old in just two weeks.  Brenda was also preceded in death by her first...

Jan 22, 2025

Charlotte Richardson Humphrey, age 82, loving mother of two, Mema, and adoring wife to the late Milton Jennings Humphrey Jr., passed away in the late hours on January 22, 2025 after a courageous battle with COPD. Charlotte was born in Whiteville, NC, and grew up surrounded by her large family. She had 11 siblings and several aunts and uncles....

Jan 20, 2025

Steven "Steve" Lynn Walker, 50, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Novant Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on March 27, 1974, in Durham, NC, to the late Gerald Lynn Walker and Shelia Dianne Boyd Tubb.

Steve Walker, affectionately known as "The Governor," was a true man's man! He...

Jan 20, 2025

Stella Rovene Dail Lloyd, 99 years old, passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, January 20, 2025.

She was born on July 1, 1925, in Duplin County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Sina Dail Casteen.  Mrs. Lloyd was also preceded in death by her husband Columbus Lloyd; her son-in-law Terry Brown...

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Langan Brooks, 80, formerly of Jacksonville, FL and her latter years in Wilmington,NC with her daughter, after an extended illness entered into the joy of the presence of her Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Patsy was born on November 17, 1944, in Jacksonville, Fl, to the late Elmer John Langan and the late Charlotte Kolls...

Jan 19, 2025

Louis "Buzz" Henry Sawyer, Sr., 81, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 3, 1943, in Burgaw, to the late Arthur and Norma Rowe Sawyer.

A man of great faith and service, Louis was deeply involved in his church community, often...

Jan 19, 2025

Emily Peterson Knowles, 84, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, January 19, 2024, from Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

She was born on March 3, 1940, in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of the late Howard and Mildred Jones Peterson.  She was also preceded in death by her devoted...

Jan 19, 2025

Bradley Kevin Edwards, 61, of Rose Hill passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

He was born on June 8, 1963, in Duplin County; the son of the late Arthur Gerald and Emily Lanier Edwards.

Surviving is his loving wife Billie Cottle Edwards; his son Kevin Edwards, Jr. of Chinquapin; stepsons Dwayne Modlin and wife...

Jan 17, 2025

Betty Jean Bowden Wainwright, age 83, on Friday, January 17, 2025 went to Glory where she was welcomed by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and those gone before her.

She was born November 16, 1941, the daughter of Arthur Ray Bowden and Sallie Williams Bowden. In addition to her parents Betty was predeceased by her husband,...

Jan 17, 2025

Frank Higgins, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on January 17th, 2025, of complications from stroke. Born Francis Patrick Higgins in Brooklyn, NY, on December 28, 1940, Frank attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Brooklyn Preparatory School, where he graduated with high honors in 1958. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the...

Jan 16, 2025

Linda Lane Jordan, age 76, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 years on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Wilmington.

She was born September 5, 1948, in Wilmington, the daughter of Sidney Marion and Bobbie Ricks Lane. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. "Chip" Jordon, Jr. and...

Jan 16, 2025

Lois H. O'Brien, 82, formerly of Oyster Bay, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 20, 1942, in Far Rockaway, NY to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Hochschwender.

Lois is survived by her husband of 57 years Michael O'Brien; her children Dorothy van Gerbig,...

Jan 16, 2025

Mary Mackie Triplett passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina on January 16, 2025 at the age of 91. Mary was born July 19, 1933 in Gastonia, North Carolina to John Bernard Mackie and Ida Jackson Mackie.

Mary grew up rurally in Crowders Mountain, North Carolina, where her father owned a grocery store. They later moved to the...