Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

Stella Murray Honeycutt, age 98, of Champions at the Davis Community, Porters Neck Village, Wilmington, NC passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 15, 1927 in Pender County, Stella was the only child of the late John Haywood and Stella Rooks Murray of Watha in Pender...

Mar 29, 2025

Paul Kelley Simmerman, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on February 24, 1956, in Orlando, Florida to the late John Henry Simmerman Jr. and the late Dorothy Kelley Simmerman.

Paul is survived by his daughters, Elisha Clark (Rory), Claire...

Mar 26, 2025

Barbara Elixson McLaughlin, 76, of Willard passed from her earthly life into her heavenly Glory on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born July 8, 1948 in Columbus County, the daughter of James Elixson and Reba Hardee Elixson. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her...

Mar 26, 2025

Mazie Bowen Wooten, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 4, 1927, in Wilmington, NC to William Franklin Bowen and Elzora Hodge Bowen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy McDonald Wooten, who died...

Mar 24, 2025

Charles Markham "Mark" Balkcum, 72, of Currie, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on June 21, 1952, in Sampson County, to the late James Tyson Balkcum and the late Emojeanne Maynard Balkcum.

Mark, the son of a peanut farmer, was the former owner of Balkcum Motors in Wallace,...

Mar 23, 2025

Polly Kelly Bloodworth, age 91, passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

She was born May 21, 1933, in Kelly, the daughter of Henry Cleveland Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Squires Kelly. In addition to her parents Polly was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gordon Bennett Bloodworth and grandson,...

Mar 22, 2025

Ursula Elisabeth Fagan, 83, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Novant Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on July 31, 1942, in Lucerne, Switzerland to the late Hans and Elsie Jost

Ursula was known for her infectious smile, her joyful laugh, and her love of opera, travel, and Swiss chocolate....

Mar 22, 2025

Arnold Dale "A.D." Hanson, 78, of Hampstead, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.

He was born on June 22, 1946, in Wolf Point, Mt, to the late Edward Hanson and Anna Henrich.

A.D. served his country honorably in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine.  A.D. was...

Mar 22, 2025

Delia Kershner Wallace, age 61, of Teachey passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, March 21, 2025.

She was born in Anderson, Indiana to Clara Leach Jones of Teachey and the late David Kershner.  Mrs. Wallace was also preceded in death by her daughter Magan Lewis.

Surviving in addittion to her mother,...

Mar 21, 2025

Durwood Earl Sykes, 77, of Wrightsville Beach, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital in Wilmington.

He was born on September 10, 1947, in Ivanhoe, NC, to the late Herman Leroy Sykes and the late Dorothy Paige Moore Sykes.

Durwood was the former co-owner, with Ed Flynn, of F&S Marine...

Mar 20, 2025

Larry Bryan Bradshaw, 56, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Thursaday, March 20, 2025.

Bryan was born on August 20, 1968 in Duplin County; the son of Larry Bradshaw and wife Barbara of Rose Hill, NC and the late Eloise James Bradshaw.

Surviving, in addition to his father and...

Mar 19, 2025

Haley Brooke Tadeo, 31, sadly left her earthly life much too soon, leaving a big hole in our hearts and in our lives. She died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at home.

She was born March 11, 1994, in Wayne County.

Haley is survived by her husband, Christopher Tadeo; daughters, Kenlee and Madisyn; stepson, Matthew; mother,...

Mar 18, 2025

Judith Ann "Judy" Landolfi, 59, of Winnabow, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

Judith was born on December 13, 1965, in Yonkers, NY, to the late Alphonse Capobianco and the late Adrienne Loricco Capobianco.

Judy is survived by her, husband Luke...

Mar 17, 2025

Nancy Denise Yerby, 73, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on May 23, 1951, in Durham, NC, to the late Elijah Triplett and the late Shirley Marie Clayton Triplett .

She valued  her relationships...

Mar 17, 2025

On March 17, 2025, Daniel Lawrence Jordan, loving husband and wonderful Dad, Dad-in-law, Papa, Brother, Uncle, and loyal Friend passed away at the age of 55 years.

He was born January 6, 1970, in Pender County, the son of Rodney Gilven Jordan, Sr. and Ethel Merle Dennison Ferguson.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife...

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...