Obituaries

Mar 18, 2026

Herbert Hawes Smith, Jr., 67, of Magnolia, passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

He was born on June 3, 1958, in Duplin County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Herbert and Olive Outlaw Smith.

Herbert proudly...

Mar 17, 2026

Heaven gained an angel on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Dorothy Maynard Carawan of Rose Hill was called home to be with Jesus, walking on the streets of gold and free from pain and suffering.

Born September 18, 1939, in Harrells, North Carolina, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Bryan...

Mar 16, 2026

Dixie Diane Simmons, 84, passed gently from her earthly life Monday, March 16, 2026.

She was born December 30, 1941 in New Britain, Connecticut, the daughter of William Gregory and Myrtle Chavis Gregory. In addition to her parents Dixie was preceded in death by two sons, Daryl Simmons and Dean Simmons; and brother, Barton Gregory....

Mar 15, 2026

Sharon Elizabeth Dague Edrington, 81, of Wallace and formerly of West Virginia passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

She was born on July 29, 1944 in Cabell County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Irving and Edna Adkins Dague.

Surviving are her...

Mar 14, 2026

Jesse Ray Delk, age 72, of Teachey passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at North Chase Nursing and Rehab in Wilmington.

He was born on October 4, 1953, in Wayne County and was the son of the late Dave Delk and the late Rachel Lane Preston.

Surviving is his daughter Misty Delk...

Mar 14, 2026

Edna Gaye Bailey James, 88, of Wallace, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Edna was born on August 30, 1937, in Johnston County and was the daughter of the late Eugene Bailey and Nannie Bailey Johnson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Durwood James,...

Mar 11, 2026

Cecil Franklin Eakins went to his heavenly home on March 11, 2026 in Punta Arenas, Chile. He and Judie were on a South American and Antarctic cruise when Cecil was taken ill.

He was born on August 21, 1942 in Duplin County to Cecil G. and Mildred Johnson Eakins.

After graduating from Atkinson High School...

Mar 11, 2026

Charles Edward "Eddie" Ridenhour, Sr., 85, a Christian man of honor and integrity passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

He was born November 8, 1940 in Salisbury. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Ridenhour Chason and stepfather Bill Chason; his brother, Donnie Ridenhour and his wife Sherrill; sister, Carol Brown;...

Mar 10, 2026

Roy James Kelly, age 84, of Magnolia left this earthly life for his eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

He was born on September 15, 1941, in Duplin County; the son of the late Major James and Mary Lou Bishop Kelly. He was also preceded in death by...

Mar 8, 2026

Viola Florence Espinosa, 79, of Wilmington, formerly of Albuquerque, passed from her earthly life on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on October 8, 1946, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Manuel Florence and the late Rita Apodaca Florence.

Viola was...

Mar 5, 2026

Carolyn Lee Crumpler Gregg, 73, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 9, 1952, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Leon and Evelyn Grace (McLamb) Crumpler.

Carolyn graduated from Miami Senior High School and the Forsyth Memorial Hospital School...

Mar 5, 2026

Judith "Judy" Hamilton Faulk, 69, of Wilmington, passed from her earthly life on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

She was born March 15, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late David Addison Hamilton and the late Hazel Clark Hamilton.

Judy was talented and anything she set out to do, she did well. She was...

Mar 4, 2026

Harold Vann Blake, 76, a man of great courage and thoughtfulness entered his eternal life Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1949, in Wilmington, the son of James Gordon Blake, Jr. and Clara Vann Freeman Blake. Vann was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Mar 4, 2026

Some people pass quietly through life, but Donny lived boldly, embracing every adventure, every challenge, and every moment with a fearless spirit that inspired everyone who knew him.

Donald "Donny" Lee Lawrence, 53, of Burgaw, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026, after a courageous and resilient battle with cancer. His...

Mar 2, 2026

Joy Annette Holleman Kinser, 88, of Atkinson, North Carolina left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was born on January 29, 1938, in Salisbury, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Norman R. and Emma Kendrick Holleman.  Joy was also preceded in death by...

Feb 27, 2026

Michael "Mike" Raeburn Hawes, 77, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, February 27, 2026 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born October 15, 1948 in Wilmington, the son of the Wendell Hawes and Estelle Thomas Hawes. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Meeks Hawes....

Feb 26, 2026

Ernest Henry Garbade, 79, of Oak Island, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home.

He was born on February 16, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to Ernest Edward Garbade and the late Freda Louise (Tolle) Garbade.

Ernie, a former member of the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Springboro, OH, was a technical writer...

Feb 23, 2026

Annie Lou Turner Smith, age 83, of Wallace left this earthly life for eternal home in Heaven on Monday,February 23, 2026.

She was born on September 23, 1942 in Duplin County and was the daughter of of the late Ben and Mary Brock Turner. She was also preceded in death by her son Tommy Hobbs....

Feb 22, 2026

Albert Thomas Swinson of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 90 years old.

He was born on May 11, 1935, in Maple Hill, North Carolina; the son of the late Charlie Thomas and Ada Mae Ezzell...

Feb 21, 2026

Elizebeth Baker McLemore, 67, passed from her earthly life Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 12, 1958 in Wilmington, the daughter of Robert R. Baker and Lenora Caddell Baker. In addition to her parents Elizebeth was preceded in death by her sister, Jennette Baker.