Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Helen Mobley Southerland entered eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born July 10, 1930, to Dennie Mobley and Ella Brown, living most of her wonderful life in Duplin and Pender Counties and most recently in Florida.

In addition to...

Nov 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Haley. Steve was born  to Lorraine and Tom Haley in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Georgia State University in 1986 and married Rahel shortly after. They have shared a loving partnership for 38 years.

Steve displayed a selfless desire to protect others; first as a...

Nov 2, 2024

Carl Bennett Potter, Sr., 84, affectionately known as "Fat Man" passed peacefully away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born June 6, 1940, in Teachey, NC, the son of Vivian C. "VC" Potter and Annie Mae Bonham Potter.  In addition to his parents Carl was preceded in death by his...

Nov 1, 2024

Paul Robin Trotman, Sr., 69, of Rocky Point, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Henderson, NC, on December 10, 1954, to the late Harry and Rebecca Mayo Trotman.

Paul served his country proudly for 6 years in the...

Nov 1, 2024

Dwight Eugene Morgan, 76, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born in Newport News, Virginia on July 10, 1948, to the late Elbert Donald Morgan and Letha Eugene (Poole) Morgan.

Dwight, a devout Christian, was a member at Pine View Church...

Nov 1, 2024

Carole Jeanette Diggle, 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Trinity Grove in Wilmington.

She was born in Floral Park, NY, on August 10, 1933, to the late Robert and Jeanette Suter.

Carole, the oldest of six children, helped raise her younger siblings whom she loved very much. Later in life,...

Oct 30, 2024

Gary Edward Tyler, 66, of Rocky Point, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Corning, New York, on September 28, 1958, to the late Waldo and Betty (Groves) Tyler.

Gary was an avid deer hunter who...

Oct 30, 2024

Elliott Alfred Pittman, age 70, of Currie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare.

He was born January 21, 1954, in Pender County to English Alfred Pittman and Mary Elizabeth Squires Pittman. In addition to his parents, Elliott was preceded in death by his sister, June Swinson and his granddaughter, Danielle...

Oct 29, 2024

David Wayne Malpass, age 62, of Shallotte, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his home.

David was born in Wilmington on August 12, 1962, to Betty Louise (Carroll) Malpass and the late Gene Edward Malpass Sr.

David enjoyed golfing, card collecting, fishing, going to the mountains, softball, weather, watching planes, and shooting pool....

Oct 26, 2024

After a wonderful life Rosemary Green Pittman, age 72, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, peacefully at home with family and lots of love.

She was born August 13, 1952, in Bladen County, the daughter of Wiley Jones Green, Sr. and Hattie Jewell Kiser Green. In addition to her parents Rosemary was preceded in death by her...

Oct 26, 2024

Lorraine Ann Mazzara, 69, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on September 18, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Nicholas and Jean (Pellicane) Mazzara.

Lorraine, a crafter and superb baker, was a loving mother and grandmother. She...

Oct 26, 2024

Donald Edward Perry, Sr., 87, of Surf City, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at home.

He was born on April 13, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Adolph and Mae (Wachaus) Perry.

Don, a US Army Veteran, was a member of The Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce both in Jacksonville, NC, VFW...

Oct 24, 2024

Sharon Creznic Futch, 82, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 15th, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late James and Betty (Gross) Creznic.

As a 30-year member of the Al-Anon organization, Sharon cherished the connections...

Oct 18, 2024

Susan Gail McLamb Smith, 72, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on November 15, 1951, in Raleigh, NC; the daughter of the late Nathan Orman and Nannie Cornelius Horne McLamb. Susan was also preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2024

Bobby Ray Benton, 77, of Leland, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Bobby was born on May 12, 1947, in Brunswick County to the late Edgar and Geneva Mintz Benton.

Bobby was a good man who loved to hunt deer with his dogs. He worked...

Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Charles Calderwood, age 76 of Wallace, North Carolina and formerly of Milford, Connecticut passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

He was born on October 20, 1947, in New Haven County, Connecticut; the son of the late James Anthony and Louise Jankowski Calderwood.  Kevin was preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Couser, 84, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Onslow ECU Health Hospital.

She was born on February 21, 1940, in Charles City, Iowa to the late Gallus and Anna Hillsman Heit.  Mrs. Couser was also preceded in death by her husband David George Couser and her sister Wilma Ethun...

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Marie Jarrett, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents Rosalie Lowery, Martha and Eugene Stebbins, and Willie Albert and Etta Mae Chavis; her siblings Clyde, Bobby, Raymond, Eugene Jr., Evon, Dexter, Donald, Judy, and Rabon.

Marie is survived by her husband, Thomas Jarrett;...

Oct 12, 2024

Roger Lane Pearce, age 74, of Bailey, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

He was born in Wake County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Roger E. and Annette Moore Pearce.  Mr. Pearce was also preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Carver Pearce...

Oct 9, 2024

George Milton Mote, 74, of Willard, NC passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

He was born on October 7, 1950, in Duplin County; the son of the late George Henry and Carolene Lanier Mote.

Milton was a member of The Church of Pentecostal Gathering.

Surviving to...