Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Schramm) Schwaab, 85, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, North Carolina with her family by her side. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Henry "Abe" and Madeline Schramm. She lived in Glen Burnie, MD before moving to North Carolina with her family.

She was a...

Jan 26, 2024

Frances "Fran" Elaine Knowles Jackson, beloved wife of David Jackson passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 23, 1952 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Ruby Marie Knowles. She was preceded in death by two children, Crystal Gayle and David Ryan....

Jan 25, 2024

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our dear mother, Linda Sue Croom, age 78, on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

She was born February 25, 1945 in Selma, the daughter of John J. Earp and Louise Davis Crocker. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. Croom....

Jan 25, 2024

Linda Lou Watkins, 80 of Rocky Point, NC, passed away on January 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Linda was preceded in death by her spouse, Daniel Lee Watkins; daughter, Brenda Faye; grandson, Timothy Watkins; and great grandson, Gaberial Fussell.

She is survived by her children Kay, Dickie and Johnny (Marsha)....

Jan 25, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Malles Strickland, age 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on December 15, 1941 in Columbia, PA to the late Ralph Raymond Malles and Marion Kratzer Malles.

Ginny attended Longwood University and later graduated from Old Dominion University....

Jan 24, 2024

Mary Watson Boyd, 65, of Scotts Hill beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 29, 1958 in Wilmington, the daughter of Gail Russ Johnston and the late Walter McDonald Watson. Mary was raised by...

Jan 22, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Elwood Garner, age 38, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Tim was born on October 17, 1985 in Wilmington, NC.

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Jan 21, 2024

David Henry Oehling, 78, of Rocky Point, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on January 31, 1945, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late Henry and Hazel Younce Oehling.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margo...

Jan 20, 2024

David Scott Goodman, age 43, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington with Pastor Merrell McKoy officiating.

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Jan 20, 2024

Rush Delano LaFon, 89, of Wilmington, NC died peacefully in his home on January 20, 2024. He was born in Huntington, WV on January 16, 1935, to Charles Taylor and Mary Jane LaFon. Rush attended Cabell County Public Schools before going to work at the Huntington Herald-Dispatch. In 1968 he moved to Wilmington, NC to take a job as...

Jan 20, 2024

Marion Glyn Jessup Carter, 90, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

She was born on June 18, 1933, in Bladen County, NC to the late Benjamin Franklin and Ila Daniel Jessup.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Almon Hill Carter and...

Jan 19, 2024

It is with sad hearts we share the passing of Jody Dean Woodcock, age 52, in Tampa, Florida on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Jody was born October 21, 1971 in Wilmington, the son of Mary Bigford Woodcock and the late Arthur Glenn Woodcock.

In addition to his mother, Jody is survived by his wife, Michelle...

Jan 18, 2024

Arley Andrew Day, 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 7, 1946, in Towanda, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Agnes Stasiak Day.

Arley retired early from the City of Wilmington as an inspector with the Engineering Department to help...

Jan 16, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Quigley, age 85, of Rocky Point and formerly of New York passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home.

She was born February 13, 1938 in Harriman, New York. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Quigley.

Betty is survived by her sons, Joseph Quigley (Monica), Thomas...

Jan 16, 2024

Katherine Louise Sommese, 72, of Rocky Point beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great Mimi and friend joined a joyful band of angels Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024.

She was born February 26, 1951 in Newport News, VA, the daughter of William Anderson Grubbs and Martha Clayton Grubbs. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by...

Jan 16, 2024

William "Harold" Simpson passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 with family by his side.  He was 93 years old.

Harold was married to his wife Hazel Rouse Simpson for nearly 67 years before she passed away in 2022. Together they raised two children in their beloved home town of Wallace.  They were eventually blessed with two...

Jan 15, 2024

Gail Barnhill Dixon, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024, from her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 12, 1945, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Roy and Beatie Wilson Barnhill.  Mrs. Dixon was also preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew...

Jan 15, 2024

Deborah Faye Richardson Swartz, 69, of Bolivia passed from this life to her eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024.

She was born on July 2, 1954 in Marion County, SC to the late John Thomas and Doris Lee Casteen Richardson. Deborah was also preceded in death by her siblings, Linda Smith Brock, Judith Bryant Rogers, Larry...

Jan 15, 2024

David Trent Westmoreland, age 62, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

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Jan 13, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Bizzell, age 51, of Wallace, NC passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Kenneth was the son of Jerry Bizzell and  the late Linda Marshburn Bizzell. In addition to his father, Kenneth is survived by his brother David Bizzell and his wife Candace of Wallace; daughter JoAnna Ross of Georgia; nephew Thomas Bizzell and niece...