Obituaries

Jul 10, 2024

Laura Lynn Washkau, 66, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on January 15, 1958, to Robert and Barbara Post, the fifth of seven daughters. She was a graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School in 1976 and went on...

Jul 6, 2024

Mark Douglas Zenobia, age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on June 19, 1947, in Summit, NJ, to the late Douglas Marcus Zenobia and Jeanne Corbin Zenobia.

In addition to Summit, NJ, Mark also lived in Tom's River and...

Jul 6, 2024

Sue Karen Blackburn Marshburn, 84, of Wallace, North Carolina, left this earth for her heavenly home on July 6, 2024. Born on August 25, 1939, in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence I. Blackburn and Eloise Carter Blackburn of Ingold. She was also predeceased by her husband of 55 years, James Monroe Marshburn; sister, Willa...

Jul 6, 2024

Ruby Ann LaRue (born Ruby Ann Coberly), spent her life dedicated to her best friend and loving husband of 41 years, Richard, while raising and homeschooling her their two children Stephanie and Rich, serving the Lord, serving the community with her Poston Baptist Church family, and helping anyone in need.  She was truly "an instrument of God's love on...

Jul 5, 2024

William "Billy" Mayberry Mishoe, age 61, passed from his earthly life Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home in Castle Hayne.

He was born August 30, 1962 in Wilmington, the son of  Mary Kathleen DeVane Colvin and the late William Mayberry Mishoe III. In addition to his father, Billy was preceded in death by his stepfather, James...

Jul 5, 2024

Salina Rose Populus, age 57, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, July 5, 2024 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born March 6, 1967 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late David Populus, Sr. and Illinois Carr Populus.

Salina is survived by her daughters, Lissa Jones and Selest...

Jul 5, 2024

Mae Marguerite Powell, age 102, of Wilmington, NC passed away July 5, 2024, at Bradley Creek Health Center, New Hanover, NC,

She was born on April 22, 1922, in Wilson, NC, to the late Jefferson Lee Pittman and Gladys Mae (Bissett) Pittman.

Mom loved us deeply and taught us, her children the same through her...

Jul 4, 2024

Dale Worth Watkins, age 80, passed gently from his earthly life Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born April 28, 1944 in Wilmington, one of five children born to Andrew Jackson Watkins, Sr. and Rosalee Leonard Watkins. In addition to his parents Dale was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jul 2, 2024

Richard Morris Ballard, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home in Atkinson.

He was born September 21, 1937 in Hopewell, Virginia, the son of Linwood K. Ballard and Mary Louise Griffith Ballard.

Richard is survived by his sons, Richard M. Ballard, Jr. and Charles R. Ballard, Sr.; grandson, Charles R. Ballard,...

Jul 2, 2024

Natalie Ludlum Lamm, 46, of Hampstead, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on January 12, 1978, in Wilmington to the late Glenn "Tim" Thomas Ludlum and Wanda Diane (Sarvis) Ludlum.

Natalie loved to cook and entertain family and friends and enjoyed being around people. Her...

Jul 2, 2024

Donnie Belle Marks Brown passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2024, amongst her loving family's care. Donnie Belle, as affectionately called by her late husband, was born on September 1st, 1947 to Cecil Winfield and Vergie Waller Marks.

On July 9th, 1967, she married Robert Lee Brown, Sr. (Bobby). In 1968, they welcomed a son, Robert (Robby)...

Jul 1, 2024

David Huggins, 88, of Castle Hayne, passed away on July 1, 2024 from terminal cancer at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

David was born in Pender County on April 8, 1936 to the late John Dewey and Margaret Wilson Huggins. He graduated from Long Creek Grady School and was a member of the Riley's Creek Baptist Church.  ...

Jun 30, 2024

Dr. Pascal Swann Camak died peacefully on June 30, 2024, at Hospice House Newport, NC. He was born in Greenville, SC on November 7, 1940. The family moved to Hendersonville, NC and again to Wilmington, NC when Pascal was eleven years old.

He graduated from New Hanover High School in 1959 and Wilmington College in 1961. After...

Jun 29, 2024

Thomas Dean Jones, age 65, of Watha passed from this earthly life on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on January 16, 1959 in Burgaw, North Carolina and was the son of the late Lloyd Dean "L.D." and Joyce Hansley Jones.

He is survived by his life partner, Henrietta Fender.

Jun 28, 2024

Jamie Bradshaw, age 59, of Magnolia left her earthly life on Friday, June 28, 2024 to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Jamie was born on March 19, 1965 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Liston Brown and Elizabeth Robins Brown Grimm.  Jamie was also preceded in death by her step-father, Jacob Grimm.

Jun 23, 2024

Lucille Dale Odom, age 101, passed from her earthly life at home surrounded by family with much love on Sunday (The Lord's Day), June 23, 2024.

Lucille was born June 27, 1922 in Pender County, the daughter of Lawrence Dale and Annie Murray Dale. In addition to her parents Lucille was preceded in death by her first...

Jun 22, 2024

Shannon Marie Teachey, age 48, of Burgaw, passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Wilmington. She was born January 14, 1976 in Burgaw, the daughter of Carol Massey and Eleanor LaVern Peterson Pfaff. In addition to her parents Shannon was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Jean Massey.

Shannon is survived by...

Jun 21, 2024

Frank "Buddy" John Savage, 91, of Hampstead, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 8, 1933, in the Bronx, NY, to the late Frank Duliby and Emily Savage.

Buddy was a hard-working family man who loved deep sea...

Jun 21, 2024

Paula Leonard, age 71, passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 1, 1953 in Wilmington one of eleven children of John and Elva Ivey Faircloth. In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her son, Lathan Leonard.

Jun 20, 2024

James "Jimmy" Earl Thomas, 80, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Wilmington, NC on November 16, 1943, to the late Harold Osborn Thomas and Mildred Lee (Gray) Thomas.

Jimmy was the proud owner/operator of J.E. Thomas Plumbing for over...