Obituaries

Sep 20, 2024

Norma Newton Jones, age 93, of Wilmington passed from her early life on Friday, September 20, 2024, at her home.

Born January 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Alderman and Valeria McIntyre Newton.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Wesley Ellis Jones; sons, Donald Wayne Jones; daughter, Peggy Jones Davis; sister, Mavis...

Sep 19, 2024

Raelynn Nicole Atkinson, age 6 months 4 days old, flew on wings of an angel to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Wilmington on March 15, 2024.

She was the happiest, sweetest, most loving baby girl and will be greatly missed by  her loving family, church...

Sep 19, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" June Streeter of Wilmington passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Born January 27, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Logan Elmer and Louise Tatum Streeter.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Charles "Chuck" Durwood James; sisters, Linda Mayotte and Mary Lou...

Sep 19, 2024

Elbert Lamont "Monty" Recoulley passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in his home in Wilmington, NC, in order to embark on his next adventure in heaven. Monty was known as a Sigma Nu-er, Entrepreneur, Connoisseur, and Raconteur, which often left people thinking he was Full of Manure.

Born February 17, 1949 in Lafayette, LA, he was...

Sep 19, 2024

Patricia "Pat"  Ann Swigert, 78, of Surf City and formally of Baltimore, MD passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest Thursday, September 19, 2024, at home.

She was born April 14, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Claude Benson Bell and Josephine Wanda Stoppa Bell. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in...

Sep 18, 2024

Bernard Ray Stancil (Ray), 72, of Wilmington, NC, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Ray was born December 24, 1951, to the late Bernard "Hoover" Stancil and Reba Faulkner Stancil.

He is survived by his cherished wife and friend, Debbie Long Stancil; his sons, Randy Stancil...

Sep 15, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Durwood James, 70, of Wilmington went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2024.  He is now resting in the arms of Jesus free from all suffering and pain.

He was born on September 23, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Charles and Janice (Hobbs) James.

Chuck attended Long Leaf...

Sep 15, 2024

Joseph Everett Powers, age 62, passed from his earthly life suddenly on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at home while out tending to his chickens, a favorite hobby of his.

He was born in Wilmington, the son of Sue Moore Powers and the late Gene Gray Powers.

In addition to his mother Joe is survived by...

Sep 13, 2024

After a long (98 years), fruitful and wonderful life Faye Futch Hamilton passed peacefully at her Brightmore home in Wilmington on Friday, September 13, 2024.

She was born November 13, 1925, in Pender County, the daughter of Clyde Futch, Sr. and Marie Pridgen Futch. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her beloved...

Sep 11, 2024

Kathleen Daniel Wood, 79, of Rocky Point, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on September 11, 1945, in Elizabethtown, to the late James Roland Daniel and the late Rosa Lee (Downing) Daniel.

Kathleen, a devout Christian, was a member at Fellowship Baptist Church in...

Sep 10, 2024

Kasey (Gunsalus) Probst, born July 30th,1988, passed away unexpectedly September 10th from an aortic aneurysm at her home in Rocky Point, NC.

Kasey enjoyed travelling, craft beer and was an avid Michigan football fan. She loved dolphins, the beach, the Wizard of Oz, her dog Lola and being an aunt. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister,...

Sep 9, 2024

Faye Murray Blanton, age 82, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 9, 2024.

She was born October 19, 1941, in Pender County; the daughter of the late Odell and Lucille Clark Murray.  Faye was also preceded in death by her best friend and...

Sep 9, 2024

Anita Lynn Garst, 57, of Leland, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 5, 1967, in Wilmington, to Roger and Joyce (Barnes) Garst.

Anita loved animals and would take in strays and even nurse some...

Sep 8, 2024

Betty Carol Reaves Faircloth, age 77, of Germanton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon September 8, 2024, at her home with her loving family at her side.

She was born July 16, 1947,  in Wilmington, NC, to Pender Earl and Ruby Woodcock Reaves. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her brother,...

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara Vaughn Carpenter, 78, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home.

She was born on August 7, 1946, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Mildred (McKenzie) Vaughn.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert Wesley Carpenter; her sons, Scott Carpenter, Chris Carpenter; her brother, Ronald Vaughn and wife, Patsy;...

Sep 2, 2024

Travis Earl Chestnutt, 67, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 6, 1956, in Duplin County; the son of the late Edward and Eloise Register Chestnutt.

Travis attended Rose Hill Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving...

Sep 2, 2024

Donald Douglas O'Connell, 79, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to his eternal rest on Monday, September 2nd, 2024.

He was born on December 8th, 1944 and grew up in Baltimore Maryland; the son of the late George Chester and Ethel May Metz O'Connell.  Donald was also preceded in death by his sister Martha Stein....

Aug 31, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Lynn Deloney, 66 of Wilmington on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

Born to the Late Richard and Betty (Stultz) Suthers on May 7th, 1958 in San Diego, California.

Debbie was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished...

Aug 31, 2024

Annie Margie Moss, 72, of Riegelwood, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on April 19, 1952, in Kinston to the late Frank and Annie (Manning) Johnson.

Annie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her....

Aug 30, 2024

Clarence Lloyd Collier, 83, passed gently from his earthly life Friday, August 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1940 in Cumberland County, the youngest of eight children born to Lattie Marvin Collier and Annie Jernigan Collier.  In 1964 Lloyd married the love of his life, Anita Joy McLaurin and together they...