Obituaries

May 23, 2026

Mary Lou Kintyle, 61, went to her home in GLORY on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her home.

She was born September 13, 1964 in Marion, Indianna, the daughter of Tex William Kintyle and Barbara Ann Mitchell Carrico.

Mary is survived by her sons, Ricky Champion (Fern); daughter, Shauna Meadors (Joe); eight grandchildren;...

May 23, 2026

Christian Eric Lovette, lovingly known as "Man," entered this world on July 30, 2005, born to Courtney Merritt and Eric Lovette. Though his time here on earth was far too short, the impact Christian made on everyone around him will last forever.

To his family, Christian was a real-life superhero. He...

May 23, 2026

Anna Cornelia "NeNe" Creech Barnhill, 78, a vibrant, gracious, and loving lady passed from her earthly life Saturday, May 23, 2026 surrounded with love and family.

She was born March 22, 1948 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Herbert Linwood Creech and Anna Mayers Creech.

Cornelia is survived by her devoted...

May 22, 2026

Naomi Devane Melvin, 86, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 23, 1939, in Bladen County to the late James Hybert Devane and the late Clyde Henry Devane.

Naomi is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Woodell...

May 22, 2026

Sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother — a woman who loved deeply and was deeply loved.

Wanda Marie Robinson Cain, 76, of Burgaw, NC, went to be with the Lord on the morning of May 22, 2026. Wanda was born in Bladen County, NC, in the very house where she grew up. She married the...

May 21, 2026

On May 21st, 2026, our beautiful momma, Minnie Roethlinger Lunsford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family along with the great staff at Trinity Grove that had grown to love her as well.

She was born on February 20, 1941, in Hallsboro, NC to the late Milburn and Virginia Maultsby.

She was lovingly known...

May 21, 2026

Katherine Clyde Stone, 64, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center.

She was born on October 4, 1961, in Clinton, North Carolina, to Leslie Sloan Smith and the late Margaret "Greta" Smith.

Katherine devoted 30 years to education in North Carolina. She...

May 20, 2026

Gary Scott Winter was truly a special and remarkable man who made a lasting and positive impression on all who knew him. After 78 years, his earthly life ended on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, but the impact of his life will continue to live on in our hearts.

He was born November 21, 1947 in Canyon, Texas,...

May 20, 2026

James Wesley Leber, 98, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 18, 1928, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Kenneth Miles Leber and the late Florence Emma Leber.

James was a devoted and loving husband who enjoyed painting, playing golf, and...

May 20, 2026

Etta Mae Sherrod, 87, of Leland, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 22nd, 1938, in Bladen County, NC to the late Roland Lewis Russ and the late Anna Neal Hester.

Etta served as the Bus Coordinator at Emsley A....

May 20, 2026

Teresa McLaughlin Barnhart, 63, of Rose Hill passed from this life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her home.

She was born on July 13, 1962 in Bladen County, North Carolina; the daughter of Kenneth McLaughlin and the late Gail Rice King. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother...

May 19, 2026

Walter Wayne Ezzell, 86, of Watha, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Wayne was born on July 24, 1939, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Andrew J. Ezzell and Margie Elizabeth Ezzell....

May 18, 2026

Jon Sikes, age 76, of Wallace, North Carolina passed peacefully from his earthly body to his new glorified body in heaven on Monday, May 18, 2026, after a long and painful illness.

He was born on January 9, 1950, in New Hanover County to the late Joseph Earl and Launa Harrell...

May 17, 2026

Charles Allen Caison, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 from his battle with lung cancer.  He was born May 13, 1957 in Pender County to Charles Allen Caison, Sr. and Nadia Hulak Caison.

Charles was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by a sister, Sandra Caison; brothers Michael Caison (Cindy) and Jeffrey...

May 17, 2026

Maria Baker Register, 65, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

She was born on April 30, 1961, in Wilmington, to the late Robert Richard Baker and the late Lenora Caddell Baker.

Maria was a member and a singer at The Church of God in Wallace, NC. She was a...

May 17, 2026

Frank Dobinson Russ, Jr. of Atkinson, NC, died on May 17, 2026 at his mother's home in Watha.  Frank was born in Burgaw on October 2, 1954.  He is survived by his mother, Barbara Woodcock Russ Honeycutt, as well as numerous cousins and friends who were as close as family.  He was predeceased by his...

May 15, 2026

Robert "Bob" John Recchio, 79, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, May 15, 2026 in Sumter, SC. with family and lots of love.

He was born September 4, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Philip Recchio and Shirley Smith Recchio. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Recchio and his...

May 13, 2026

Sandra Galloni Mack, 80, of Burgaw, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington.

She was born on August 8, 1945, in Cook County, Illinois.

Sandra was a loving mother and grandmother, who also loved to play games on her computer, as well as watch tv.

May 10, 2026

Dorice M. Flanders, born in Lewiston, Maine on September 8, 1940, passed away on May 10, 2026.

Dorice worked for IBM before transferring to Essex Junction, Vermont, where she worked as a secretary and later as a learning Center Administrator. Upon taking an early retirement, she and her husband, Bob, moved to Wilmington, North Carolina.

...

May 9, 2026

Linda Carol Woodcock, 81, passed from her earthly life on May 9, 2026 at her home in Atkinson.

Linda was born December 14, 1944 in Pender County, the daughter of Edmond Woodcock and Mary Lucille Corbett Woodcock. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Charles E. Woodcock, Sr.; and...