Obituaries

Oct 8, 2024

David Wayne Phillips, age 68, aka DW, aka Pops, departed this world on Tuesday, October 8th 2024 in the comfort of his home in Burgaw, NC.

David was a proud father and grandfather,  and he was a devoted husband who loved his wife dearly. He was born on March 2, 1956, in Missouri, but found his love...

Oct 8, 2024

Jana Marie Wiggins, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and wife, passed away on October 8th, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.

Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on January 20th, 1974, to Harry L. Wiggins, Jr., and Sandra McKee Wiggins, Jana had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid snowboarder,...

Oct 7, 2024

Patricia King Carey, 75, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on July 7, 1949, in Washington D.C. to the late Joseph Dilmon Moreland II and Margaret Ann (Burrows) Millinor.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband,...

Oct 6, 2024

John P. Hilla, 65, passed away on Sunday October 6, 2024. He passed peacefully in his home after watching one final NY Giants win with his family.

John's family was his whole world, he was a proud father and devoted husband. He began dating his wife Pat Hilla in high school and they have been married for...

Oct 5, 2024

Joseph Calvin Miller, age 82, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life at home on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded with love and by family.

He was born December 23, 1941 in Pender County, the son of Joseph Richard Miller and Sadie Maxine Guyton Miller. In addition to his parents Calvin was preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2024

Kimble Lee Tatum, age 66, was welcomed to his heavenly home on October 5, 2024  by loved ones that have gone before him. He had family who dearly loved him by his side as he passed to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ.

He was born March 1, 1958, the son of Meredith Lee Tatum...

Oct 2, 2024

Tonda Michelle Osteen, 58, of Greensboro, North Carolina, after declining health due to HOCM, (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy) and a stroke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her sister's home in Wallace, North Carolina.

She was born on September 3, 1966, in Darlington County, South Carolina; the daughter of the late Jack Hendrix Osteen and...

Oct 2, 2024

Rachel Jeannette Hemingway, 52, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on March 15, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Full obituary to follow.

Oct 1, 2024

Isaac Ray Deal, our beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend passed away at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

He was born July 30, 1944, in Pender County, the son of George Phillip Deal and Maddie Brown Deal. In addition to his parents Ray was preceded in death by their son, Michael Deal; brother, Phillip Deal;...

Sep 29, 2024

Michael "Mike" Eugene Spencer, age 68, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home.

He was born March 26, 1956 in Martinsville, VA, the son of the late Winfred Eugene Spencer and Elizabeth Ridinger Spencer.

Michael is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carla Willis Spencer; daughter, Hava...

Sep 28, 2024

Connie Dale Robinson Recchio, age 71, of Winnabow passed peacefully from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was surrounded with love from her family  and caring friends.

She was born September 25, 1953, in Bladen County to James and Elizabeth Pridgen Robinson.

Connie is survived by her husband,...

Sep 28, 2024

Brenda Sue Register Jones, age 46, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

She was born on May 3, 1978 in Duplin County and was the daughter of Bobby Register and wife, Patricia "Pat" of Wallace and the late Ella Grace Ammons Register.

In addition to her...

Sep 26, 2024

James Franklin Mays, 82, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington.

He was born on March 15, 1942, in Currie, NC, to the late Cecil and Jessie (Blizzard) Mays.

Jim, a proud US Army veteran, was a member at Living Water Ministries for over 40...

Sep 26, 2024

Janet Ann Frentz Kinsey age 94 of Lake Waccamaw, NC passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on September 26, 2024. Born June 4, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana, Janet was the daughter of the late Fred Henry Frentz and Mildred Martha Wiese Frentz.

Janet was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Lois Frentz Paterson....

Sep 26, 2024

Dan Leroy Gregg Jr. (Danny), 68, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Danny was born in Wilmington, N.C. on June 27, 1956, the oldest child born to the late Dan Gregg Sr. and Gloria Fay Rhodes Gregg.

A Wilmington native, Danny spent his younger years surfing Carolina...

Sep 26, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Howard, age 73, of Watha passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

She was born January 15, 1951, in Wilmington, the daughter of James Wallace Hicks and Dorcas Piner Hicks. In addition to her parents Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest Lee Howard; and...

Sep 25, 2024

Stephanie Margaret Moorehead Crum, 78, of Wallace, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on September 12, 1946, to the late Jack and Jean Brue Moorhead.  Stephanie was also preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Arthur Crum and later by...

Sep 25, 2024

Wailen Daulphus Rivenbark, 85 years, Passed from his earthly life Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home.

He was born August 15, 1939, in Pender County, the son of JC Rivenbark and Marie Wells Rivenbark. In addition to his parents Wailen was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Linda Ann Kelly Rivenbark.

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Sep 24, 2024

Donald "Donnie" Ray DeBose, age 73, passed gently to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born July 1, 1951, in Pender County, the son of Ivey DeBose and Joyce Taylor Padgett.  In addition to his parents Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald "Ronnie"...

Sep 20, 2024

Barbara Jean Roberts, 51, of Castle Hayne, passed away on September 20, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 15, 1973, in Vancouver, Washington.

Barbara was a lifetime member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Barbara was...