Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Maria Victoria Acevedo, 76, of Wilmington North Carolina passed away on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her family after a tragic accident.  Maria was known for her warmth, generosity, tenacity and loving spirit.

Maria, daughter of Vicelminda and Santos Cuellar, was born on June 13, 1948.  She grew up in the South Bronx in New York City...

Jan 11, 2025

Corey James Atkinson, 55, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on May 19, 1969, in North Tonawanda, New York, to the late Ronald and Henrietta (Opalinski) Atkinson.

Corey, a master griller, loved entertaining family and friends. His interests included muscle car restoration,...

Jan 11, 2025

Brenda Kay Ivey Gerganous, age 70, passed peacefully into glory Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 5, 1954, in Pender County, the daughter of James and Doris Pridgen Ivey. In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jan 9, 2025

David Earl Blanton, age 70, of Willard, NC left this earthly life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, for his heavenly home to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on October 29, 1954, in Pender County, David was the son of the late Willie and Martha Leary Blanton.  He was also preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Bryant Krause, age 67, of Magnolia passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

She was born on March 30, 1957, in New Hanover County and was the daughter of Robert Bryant of Burgaw and the late Martha Kay Shepherd Beacham.

She was a member of Riley's...

Jan 5, 2025

Lisa Jones Burrows, 60, of Ivanhoe, left this world on Sunday, January 5, 2025, to go celebrate with her angels.

She was proceeded in death by her father, Guy Jones; her mother, Peggy Jones; her brother, Gary Jones; and all those before her.

Lisa was a true country girl spending most of her life in...

Jan 3, 2025

Elsie Housand Garner, age 92, passed peacefully from her long and full earthly life on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Elsie was born in Holly Springs, NC. She married her first husband, Wilber Lee Housand, on June 19 1948. Their marriage lasted over 52 years until his passing in January 2001. They raised three children, Jackie, Jerry and...

Jan 3, 2025

Joseph Ronald "Ronnie" Owens, 83, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2025.

He was born on September 14, 1941, in Chesterfield County, SC;  the son of the late Johnny and Beulah Mills Owens.  Mr. Owens was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bill, Betty, Tony and Barry.

Surviving...

Jan 3, 2025

Patricia Mills Blanton, age 89, of Willard passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025.

She was born on January 2, 1936, in Pender County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Phillip E. and Elsie Carter Mills. Mrs. Blanton was also preceded in death by her siblings, Durrell Mills, Donnie Mills, Ronnie Mills, Sue Carol Mills...

Jan 1, 2025

Billy Meang Tong Te, 56, of Wilmington, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Carolina Beach, NC.

He was born on July 5, 1968, in Cambodia to the late Henry Lay Te and the late Sany Nop.

Billy is survived by his sons, Leon Te Sim, Adan Matthew Te; his stepdaughter, Sharlene Sim; his brothers,...

Jan 1, 2025

Christopher Baker Foster II, 63, passed away peacefully from his earthly life Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born August 15, 1961, in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Samuel Foster and Jeanne Berney Foster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Foster.

Dec 31, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Drenner, age 76, passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born January 3, 1948, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stanley Joseph Stempkowski and Anna Panchak Stempkowski. In addition to her parents Becky was preceded in death by her son, Mark Hanna....

Dec 31, 2024

Charles Stedman  "Ted"  Moore, 84, of Harrells went home peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 25, 1940 in Duplin County, the son of the late James Stedman and Laura Rivenbark Moore.  Mr. Moore was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Moore.

Surviving is his...

Dec 30, 2024

Jeffrey Paul Reese, 56, of Wilmington, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on January 31, 1968, to the late Daniel Reese, Sr. and the late Susan (Hill) Reese.

Jeffrey studied Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University, Norfolk, VA and completed...

Dec 29, 2024

A kind and generous soul, a gracious and sharing lady, Patsy Meeks Caton, entered eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 81 at her home. She was born October 14, 1943, in Pender County to George W. "Sonny" Meeks and Lanie Dell Chadwick Meeks. In addition to her parents Patsy was preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2024

Dwayne Kirkley King, age 54, of Ivanhoe, NC passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

He was born on May 19, 1970, in Union County; the son of the late Carl Roscoe King, Jr. and Martha McCorkle King.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his daughter, Martha King; his siblings, Randy King...

Dec 25, 2024

Donald Fred Tornow Jr., known to all as Fred, passed away peacefully at home in Burgaw, NC, on December 25, 2024 at the age of 72. Born in Fayetteville, NC in 1952 to Donald Fred Tornow and Jean Currie Barnes Tornow, Fred lived a rich and multifaceted life filled with creativity, dedication, and love.

Fred was an...

Dec 24, 2024

Marian Rouse Holland, age 81, of Rose Hill, passed from this life to her eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forevermore.

She was born on August 29, 1943, in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Theodore Rouse, Sr.  and Sara Cox Newton Rouse.  Ms. Holland...

Dec 23, 2024

Salvatore Carrera Jr. (Sal), 56, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on December 23, 2024, at home.

Sal was born on June 17, 1968, in Suffolk County, NY, to the late Salvatore and Elvira Carrera. He graduated from New Hanover High School. Sal started his own successful business, known as Mint Condition, providing services to Wilmington-based car dealerships....

Dec 18, 2024

Larry Vincent O'Sullivan, 71, of Surf City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at home.

He was born on September 13, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Percy Vincent O'Sullivan and Wanda Grace (Otworth) O'Sullivan.

Larry was a proud US Marine who was honored to serve his country in Vietnam. He attended...