Obituaries

Jun 1, 2026

We are beyond devastated to announce the loss of our Son Dylan (Davis Major Dylan Canady) on June 1st, 2026. Born on the 25th of January, 2008 Dylan was an old soul with a huge heart.

Dylan loved being in nature and hiking. The mountains were his happy place. He trained in muay thai and boxing and loved to lift weights...

Jun 1, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Noel Pyland, born September 1, 1943 in Paso Robles, California passed from this earth on June 1, 2026 to join his beloved wife, Mary Ruth Bowden Pyland. Pat leaves behind his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Sandy Pyland and Brian and Virginia Pyland; grandchildren, Amber Pyland, Seth Pyland, Cody Jones, Tiffany Corum, and Wade Pyland;...

May 31, 2026

Cathrine Sanderson Bell, 88, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

She was born on December 18, 1937, in Onslow County, North Carolina, to the late Louis Sanderson and the late Maggie Sanderson.

She was a devoted member of Hampstead Baptist Church, where she lovingly taught Sunday morning class....

May 31, 2026

Damion Lestat Huntley, 23, of Leland, passed away on May 31, 2026.

He was born on July 13, 2002, in Rochester, New York, to Jake Huntley and Britni Chichelli- Parker.

Whether Damion was with family, working on a car, or sharing a laugh with friends, he approached life with a genuine enthusiasm that...

May 30, 2026

Betty Jean Owen Suther, 89, of Wilmington, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

She was born on June 8, 1936, in Mebane, North Carolina, to the late Dewey Albert Owen and the late Mary Ellen Patton Owen.

Betty was an outgoing person with...

May 29, 2026

Myril Elizabeth Peterson Garner, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on May 29, 2026, at The Gardens of Rose Hill.  She was 84 years old. James Roger Garner, her husband of 44 years, preceded her in death in 2007.

She was born in Harrells on October 5, 1941 to Carroll James Peterson...

May 29, 2026

It is with great sorrow and sadness that Emily Mary Colt, age 42, of Rose Hill, North Carolina left this world way too soon on Friday, May 29, 2026.

She was born March 11, 1984, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William "Bill" and Mary Russo Colt of Pennsylvania.  She was the oldest of five children.

May 28, 2026

Edward Robert Weinberg, 83, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born February 4, 1943, in the Bronx, New York, to Jack and Goldie Weinberg.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Lee Ann; his son, Mike Weinberg and his wife, Katie;...

May 28, 2026

Martin was born on August 11, 1943, in his family's home in Holly Ridge, Onslow County, North Carolina. He was the son of Elisha Thomas Padgett and Mary Ethel Coston Padgett. He passed away peacefully in his home in Holly Ridge on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life and their children.

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May 27, 2026

Emanuel Foster, Jr., 96, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 27, 1930, in Wilmington, to the late Emanuel Foster, Sr. and the late Anna Klander Foster.

Emanuel served his country honorably in the US Navy.

He...

May 27, 2026

Dikki Lynn Wells, 71, passed from death to eternal life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her home with love and family.

She was born January 15, 1955 in Bee County, Texas, the daughter of the late Dee Walton Field, Jr. and Bessie Alene Bynum Field.

Dikki is survived by her daughters, Denise...

May 25, 2026

Virginia Oxendine Liles, 81, of Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina passed away on Monday May 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born on January 2, 1945, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late Hilton Oxendine and the Christine Hunt Oxendine.

Virginia moved to Pine Knoll Shores to Leland seven years ago....

May 25, 2026

James Edward Wirtz, 88, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on July 10, 1937, in Pittsboro, North Carolina, to the late Joseph Bernard Wirtz and the late Mary Burns Wirtz.

James served his country honorably in the US...

May 25, 2026

Brenda Kennedy Pierce, 69, passed gently from her earthly life Monday, May 25, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born November 20, 1956 in Pender County, the daughter of Rupert Valentine Kennedy and Margaret Futreal Dixon. In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Dean...

May 25, 2026

Elaine Marie Sundstrom, 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday May 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born on February 1, 1945, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Joseph Mastalir and the late Francine Ferrec Mastalir.

Elaine is survived by her son, Darryl Sundstrom and his wife, Michele, her...

May 25, 2026

Rachel Eliza James Bell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on the Fourth of July in 1932, Rachel brought a lifetime of light, warmth, and devotion to everyone who knew her.

Rachel was a woman of...

May 24, 2026

David Glenn Wells, 47, passed from his earthly life Sunday, May 24, 2026.

He was born May 1, 1979 in Wilmington, the son of Roger Glenn Wells and Diane Eakins Wells.

In addition to his loving parents David is survived by his sister, Stephanie W. Long; one niece, Whitney Penny; three nephews, Jeremy,...

May 24, 2026

Larry Wayne Nichols, 61, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

He was born on September 19, 1964, in New Hanover County, to the late Joseph Anson Nichols, Sr. and the late Mildred (Mills) Lanier.

He touched the hearts of everyone he ...

May 24, 2026

James Robert Bromley-Turner, 80, of Rocky Point, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on August 5, 1945, in Providence, Rhode Island and was predeceased by his parents, Lee Chalifour and Susan Bromley.

James served his country honorably in the US Army for four years and worked...

May 24, 2026

Michael "Mike" Joseph Russell, age 70, resident of River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to his eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

He was born on March 4, 1956, in Washington DC to the late Joseph Ralph and Ruth Fulmer Russell from District Heights Maryland.

Mike was a...