Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

William "Bill" Harrison Conklin, age 50, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Full obituary coming soon.

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Mar 20, 2024

Bob Russell Coston, Jr., age 66, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 7, 1958 in Wilmington, the son of Bob Russell Coston and Betty Ann Dyson Coston. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Kim Ward.

Bob is survived...

Mar 19, 2024

Horace Edward Whitacre, 90, of Currie, passed peacefully from his earthly life at home early Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024.

Horace was born August 9, 1933 in Wayne County, Michigan, the son of Arthur James Whitacre and Reba England Whitacre. In addition to his parents, Horace was preceded in death by his five brothers, Ted Whitacre, Gilbert...

Mar 19, 2024

Frederick Luke Adams passed away as the sun rose on March 19, 2024. He was 86 years old and is survived by his wife Betty Dancy Adams of Wilmington, NC, sons John Adams (Julie) of Simpsonville, SC, and Jeff Adams (Jamie Poe) of Morrisville, NC, three stepdaughters, six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. He was loved.

Fred was...

Mar 18, 2024

David Ramsey Porter of Long Creek, North Carolina, a beloved brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away early in the morning on March 18, 2024, at age 76, while in the care of the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

David was born in New Hanover Hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina  on March 27, 1947 to the late John...

Mar 17, 2024

Susan Barnhill Pender, age 67, passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born June 14, 1956 in Pender County, the daughter of Carl Barnhill and Tressa Orr, who both preceded Susan in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Harris; sons, Ronnie...

Mar 16, 2024

There are no goodbyes for us.  You will always be in our hearts.

Jordan Edward Thomas of Wilmington, NC departed (gained his wings) to be with his Lord on March 16, 2024.

Jordan was born on March 26, 1984 in Rochester, New York to Theodore and Linda K. Thomas.

Jordan and his family...

Mar 16, 2024

It is with sad hearts that we share with you the passing of our loved one, Joseph Earl King, Jr. on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 69.

He was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on July 30, 1954 to Bernice Thomas King and the late Joseph Earl King, Sr. Joseph was also preceded in...

Mar 15, 2024

Iris Fallon Maley, age 61, of Hampstead, beloved mother, daughter, GiGi, sister, and friend, passed from her earthly life at Novant Health New Hanover on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by family and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Iris was born at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on December 19,...

Mar 13, 2024

Tracy Kilkenny Draughon, 57, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Tracy Phillips Kilkenny entered the world at North Shore Hospital in Manhasset, NY on New Year's Eve of 1966. She arrived soon after to a loving and fun home with five sisters awaiting their new play...

Mar 13, 2024

It is with great sadness we share the sudden passing of our dear Susan Elaine Wells on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age of 68, way too young.

She was born September 16, 1955 in Fort Ord, California, the daughter of Nicholas Benjamin Trujillo and Wanda Josephine Lesneski Trujillo.

Susan is survived by her...

Mar 11, 2024

Nancy Hardin Sykes, age 75, of Riegelwood passed from her earthly life Monday, March 11, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born August 25, 1948 in Roberson County, the daughter of Ford Hardin and Carolyn Ruth Ivey Hardin. In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, James L....

Mar 11, 2024

Marguerite "Margie" Wheeler at the age of 96, on Monday, March 11, 2024 flew on wings of angels to her heavenly home following her long and blessed life on earth.

She was born August 18, 1927 in Pender County the daughter of Lawrence and Annie Ruth Murray Dale. In addition to her parents Margie was preceded in...

Mar 11, 2024

Linda Kay Nierenberg, age 67, passed from her earthly life Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home.

She was born March 2, 1957 in Santa Clara County, California, the daughter of William Ray Aduddell and Frances Phillips Aduddell. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Allen Nierenberg.

Linda...

Mar 8, 2024

Walter Murphy Rivenbark III, age 83, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born August 10, 1940 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Walter Murphy Rivenbark Jr. and Hazel Smith of Wallace, North Carolina. He graduated from Wallace Rose Hill High School in 1958. He attended Campbell University and Atlantic Christian College, now known as...

Mar 7, 2024

David Loyd Ollis, age 70, of Winnabow, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. He was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in December of 2014 and received a double lung transplant April 15, 2020 at Duke. He later was diagnosed with end stage liver disease without hope of a...

Mar 6, 2024

George Chris Nobles, age 73, of Wallace passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Chris was born on March 3, 1951, in New Hanover County and was the son of the late George Ralf and Mary Reves Noble.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Denise Knowles.

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Mar 5, 2024

Matthew Mark Bell, Sr., age 62, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on February 24, 1962 in Nassau County, NY to Margaret Leona Bailey Bell and the late George Allen Bell, Sr.

A memorial service will be...

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Franklin Ray Matthews, 82, of Willard passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 11, 1941, in Pender County; the son of the late Fred and Hazel Murray Matthews. Mr. Matthews was also preceded in death by his brother...

Mar 3, 2024

Dana Arnette Smith, age 68, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead, NC.

She was born on February 28, 1956 in Wilmington, NC to the late William Carl Miles and Hazel Marie Garner Miles.

Dana was a member of Livingstones Tabernacle in Hampstead, NC. She...