Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Patrick "Duncan" Cowan, age 80, of Calabash, North Carolina, passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, October 9, 2023.

There will be a graveside service for family and friends at a later date.

You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by selecting our Tribute Wall above.

Oct 7, 2023

Pamela Jean Saphara age 71, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wilmington, NC.

Pamela was born on October 20, 1951, in Auburn, New York and was the daughter of the late, Robert and Jean Nolan. Pamela was preceded in death by her stepson, Jeffrey Saphara, and her...

Oct 7, 2023

Shirley Lee McKinney, 87, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

She was born on February 14, 1936, in New Hanover County to the late Ralph and Louise (George) Farrow.

Shirley, an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Oct 6, 2023

Colonel Philip E. Livermore, US Army (Retired) passed away peacefully at his home in Wallace, North Carolina on Friday, October 6, 2023.

He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin to Philip Lervy Livermore and Alice May Livermore (nee Smith).

Colonel Livermore served most of his 31 years in the US Army with the Medical Service Corps...

Oct 2, 2023

Rev. Roy Joseph Parker, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Roy was born in Wilmington, NC and is the son of the late Ottis and Clyde Parker. Roy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years Emma King Parker.

Roy graduated from Wilmington College and Southeastern Seminary. In 1968,...

Oct 2, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Ryan Sersland, 41, of Wilmington, North Carolina. Ryan passed away October 2, 2023, after a short battle with an unexpected illness at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

Ryan was born on October 17, 1981, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Ryan spent his formative years between Massachusetts and...

Sep 30, 2023

Phillip George Woods, beloved husband, son, daddy, and friend has left earth too soon. Saturday, September 30, 2023, Phillip went home to join the angels and sing in God's choir.

He was born April 15, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Paula Woods, a reading specialist, and the late Dr. Paul Booker Woods, a college professor....

Sep 26, 2023

Skylar Renee Mullins, age 21, our sweet girl, left our lives on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Skylar was born on 16 July 2002 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the beautiful daughter of Autumn Leigh Dearing and the cherished sister of Taylor Owen Dearing. She was the biological daughter of Matthew Bryan Mullins.

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Sep 26, 2023

David Charles Hall, Jr., age 70, of Teachey left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from his residence and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 8, 1952 in New Hanover County, NC; the son of the late David Charles Hall, Sr. and the late Annie Ruth Sandlin...

Sep 24, 2023

Rose Marie Rutkowski (Nee Ponczynski), age 93, of Leland, NC and formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at New Hanover House in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on December 30, 1929 in Buffalo, NY to the late John Ponczynski and Rose Bolinski Ponczynski.

Losing your mom is one of the...

Sep 24, 2023

Roy Huffin, Jr., age 78, of Wallace passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the Gardens of Rose Hill.

He was born on February 17, 1945 in Duplin County; the son of the late David Junior Huffman and the late Mary Magalene Huffin.  Roy was also preceded in death by his brother, Donnell "Willow" Huffin; his...

Sep 22, 2023

Doris Wilma Piner Tosto, age 95, of Willard passed from this earthly life to her new home in Heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023.

She was born on April 1, 1928, in Pender County, NC to the late Archie Henry and Sally Jean English Piner.  Mrs. Tosto was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil Mason...

Sep 19, 2023

Lenora Evans Ward, age 93, passed gently into her eternal heavenly rest on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 with family  surrounding her with love.

She was born September 10, 1930, the daughter of Quille and Katie Gore Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ward; daughter, Paula Kirkman; sons-in-law, Ephraim...

Sep 19, 2023

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Glenda Woodell Gurganious, entered her heavenly home Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born January 12, 1943 to Russell and Annie Mae Grady Woodell, living all of her wonderful life in the Long Creek Community. In addition to her parents Glenda was preceded in...

Sep 18, 2023

Bertha Denitson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. Bertha was born on April 9, 1939 in Bladen County and is the daughter of the late Willie and Laura Robinson. Bertha was also preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Carl Robinson, her first husband, James Linston Byrd, son-in-law, Mark Westbrook,...

Sep 18, 2023

Susan Lorraine Werner Galusha, age 76, of Rose Hill passed from this life to her eternal rest on September 18, 2023.

She was born on April 7, 1947 in Bronx, New York; the daughter of the late Jerry and Sophie Evans Werner. Susan was also predeceased by her sister Mary Fisher.

Surviving are her sons,...

Sep 16, 2023

Patricia Ann Poe, age 62, of Watha, NC passed away on September 16, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on September 1, 1961 in Fairfax, VA to the late George William McCauley and Pauline Elsie Boone McCauley.

Patricia enjoyed watching One Life to Live and Supernatural...

Sep 16, 2023

It is with sad hearts and wonderful memories we share with you the passing of Christine Lee Wood on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She passed at home tenderly cared for by her family and friends.

She was born August 18, 1938, the daughter of Jerry Comeyer Lee and Mildred Taylor Lee. In addition to her parents Christine...

Sep 15, 2023

Marjorie (Pender) Dillen passed away peacefully at home on her 77th birthday, September 15, 2023 with her family by her side.

Her loving husband, Paul, feels blessed to have shared 57 years with the love of his life. Marge is lovingly remembered by Kim and John O'Hare and their sons Max and Jack, Kathi and Michael Caggiano...

Sep 14, 2023

With sad hearts we share that John Edward Wood Jr. passed away in his home on September 14, 2023 from cancer.

John was born in Wilmington, NC in Winter Park on February 18, 1940. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather (Pepa) and a dear friend to so many.

He is survived by his daughter...