Obituaries

Jun 1, 2024

Miriam Ann Litwiller Nell, age 78, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1945 in Hopedale, IL.

Miriam was a life long dog breeder who showed, bred and owned or co-owned many champion dogs over her life time. She was a member of the SGI Buddist communities...

May 31, 2024

Jean Carter Page, 91, of Wilmington, NC, transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, May 31, 2024. Born on December 10, 1932, in Duplin County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Jackson and Leona Jones Carter. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Robert Glenwood Page.

Surviving...

May 31, 2024

A kind and feisty soul, a gracious and loving lady, Edith Gray Rooks Moore, entered eternal rest on May 31, 2024 at the age of 103. She was born May 9, 1921 one of eleven children born to Arthur Wright Rooks and Estelle Rooks, living all of her wonderful life in the small community of Rocky Point.

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May 30, 2024

Jane Thomson Gardner passed from this earthly life on May 30, 2024 to be at home with Christ, believing His words from John 14 that His Father's house has many rooms and He would return for her after preparing a place for her there.  She said recently, "I think my house is ready".  Thankfully this same promise is available...

May 30, 2024

Roy Alan Gilbert, 69, of Rose Hill, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from Wallace Rehab and HealthCare Center.

He was born December 1, 1954 in Pender County; the son of the late Roy and Bertie Cavenaugh Gilbert.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean Gilbert and nephew, Shane Cavenaugh.

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May 29, 2024

Mary "Elaine" Elaine Moore Keith, 83 of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born on March 11, 1941, to Glenn Rowe Moore and Ethel Virginia Peterson Moore in Wilmington, NC. Elaine graduated from New Hanover High School in 1959 and went on to pursue a degree in nursing – a passion that would inspire...

May 29, 2024

Thomas (Tom) William Rice, age 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

He was born on December 31, 1951 in New York, NY to the late Allen E. Rice and Virginia Meade.

Tom, a U.S. Navy Veteran, was a naval flight officer with The Golden Eagles Squadron. He graduated from Archbishop...

May 27, 2024

Alice Maree Horrell Bonham, of Teachey, the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Fannie Tedder Horrell passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Wallace Rehab and Healthcare.

She was preceded in death by her husband David Earl Bonham; her son David Earl Bonham, Jr.; six sisters Mary Jane McArthur, Francis Smith, Betty Bloodworth, Vickie Miller,...

May 27, 2024

Kenneth Devon Cavenaugh, 85, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 16, 1938, in New Hanover County; the son of the late Raymond E. Cavenaugh and Viola Davis.  Mr. Cavenaugh was also preceded in death by his loving wife...

May 27, 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024, was the day that my husband and I feared would come. It is with heavy hearts that we received that phone call to hear the painful words that our youngest son, Bailey Alexander Murray Treto, age 24, has overdosed and is no longer on earth with us. I thought we had almost made it through...

May 25, 2024

Janet MacDonald Johnston, age 96, of Carrollton, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Arbor Landing in Hampstead, NC.

She was born January 15, 1928, in Canton, Ohio to the late Roderick Adam MacDonald and Clara Josephine Clark MacDonald. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 68 years, Joseph Allen Johnston; her son Charles...

May 24, 2024

Michael Brooks Helms, age 77, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, May 24, 2024 with his beloved wife, Elaine, at his bedside.

He was born December 4, 1946 in Sanford, the son of Roy Alexander Helms and Ruth Kelly Helms. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his son, Michael "Little Mike"...

May 24, 2024

Linda Anderson Porter, age 78, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to be at home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on January 3, 1946, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Willian Franklin and Lillie Benson Anderson.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband and father...

May 24, 2024

Charles Joseph Whitehurst, age 37, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL.

He was born on September 19, 1986 in Wilmington, NC to Tracey Royal Peoples and the late Charles Linwood Whitehurst.

Charles played lacrosse at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC. He received a Bachelor's degree...

May 24, 2024

Terttu Ritva Tuulikki (Lonka) Gay, age 75, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on September 4, 1948 in Finland to the late Reino Olavi Lonka and Aili Tekla Tähtinen Lonka.

Ritva had no fear of adventure, having moved as a teenager...

May 23, 2024

Aiden Chase Radke, age 7, our gift from God flew on wings of angels on Thursday, May 23, 2024 to his heavenly home. His parents along with twin sister, Riley, made the decision following his tragic accident for organ donation through HonorBridge, giving life to four other people.

Aiden was born May 21, 2017, the beloved son...

May 22, 2024

Andrew (Andy) Donald Mulé, age 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 25, 1935 in Nassau County, NY to the late Andrew Mulé and Margaret Ruisi Mulé.

Andy, a U.S. Army veteran, was a former...

May 21, 2024

Roy Scott Parrish, age 59, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

(Roy) Scott Parrish was born in Las Vegas, NV to the late Roy Parrish and Martha Anderson on April 2, 1965. He was the loving father of Kimberly Brumsey (Ben), Russell, Ashley, Devon Richards and his beloved dog, Ooba. Beloved grandfather of...

May 21, 2024

Michael "Little Mike" Brooks Helms II, age 56, beloved son, nephew, and cousin  passed from his earthly life Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

He was born June 8, 1967 in San Diego, California the son of Michael B. Helms and Mildred Elaine Helms. In addition to his parents Little Mike is survived by his aunts, Linda Morrow and...

May 20, 2024

Peter Edward Feakes, age 76, of Carolina Beach, NC died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on March 30, 1948, in Monmouth County, NJ to the late 1st Lt. Edward Livingston Feakes and Patricia Starr Deighton Feakes.

Peter is survived by his daughter, Talan...