Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Judith Ann Loh Arnold

Judith Arnold age 74 passed away peacefully on Thursday April 13, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center in Wilmington. Judith was born in Union County, New Jersey and was the loving daughter of the late Michael Loh and Shirley Meyers Lohl.

Judith is survived by her husband, David Arnold;...

Apr 12, 2023

Roy Mathews, age 85, of Hampstead NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 12, 2023.

He was born to the late Lawrence H. Mathews and Elizabeth Mathews of Wilmington, NC in 1937.

After retiring from DuPont, he embarked on a successful building contracting career that spanned more than four decades....

Apr 11, 2023

Peggy Jean Merritt Akers, 82, of Newton Grove, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

She was born on December 27, 1940, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Gavin Merritt.  Mrs. Akers was also preceded in death by her husband, Estes J. Akers, her sisters,...

Apr 9, 2023

Louise Jones Cavenaugh, age 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

She was born on October 8, 1936, in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Frank Jones and the late Mary Johnson Jones Gay.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit...

Apr 9, 2023

Clarence Michael Shingleton, age 70, of Hampstead passed from his earthly life Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 22, 1952 in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Clarence Winfield Shingleton and Margaret Kettenring Shingleton.

Clarence is survived by his sons, Anthony Shingleton (Megan), Jacob Shingleton (Ellen), and Christopher Cody...

Apr 9, 2023

John "Jerry" Gerald Brennan, age 87, of Hampstead, NC passed away on April 9, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on April 23, 1935, in Binghamton, NY to the late William Brennan and Marie Keough Brennan.

Jerry was an Army Veteran in the 82nd airborne and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles,...

Apr 8, 2023

Dora "Ama" Cantu Venecia of Rose Hill finished her earthly course on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was 91 years of age. She is preceded in death by her husband Heraclio Venecia, her eldest son Juan Heraclio Venecia, and grandchildren Alfredo Coronado and Rebeca Ramirez. Dora is survived by her children; Roel Venecia, Clemencia Finkley, Flerida Venecia, Eliu Venecia,...

Apr 7, 2023

Peggy Jo Bradshaw Mills, 87, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, April 7, 2023.

She was born on July 4, 1935 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Leslie and Ruby Evans Bradshaw.  Mrs. Mills was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Myles Donald "Bud" Mills...

Apr 7, 2023

Richard "Ricky" Thomas Kelley, age 57, of Wallace left his earthly vessel to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Ricky was born on January 20, 1966 in New Hanover County and was the son of Betty Teachey Kelley of Wallace and the late Reverend Larry Thomas Kelley.  He was...

Apr 6, 2023

Thadius "Ted" Joseph Garwicki, Jr. of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 at Morningside of Wilmington at the age of 93.

Ted was born on February 16, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to the late Helen Garwicki and Thadius Joseph Garwicki, Sr. He had two sisters, Claudia and Deloris.

He served 4 years...

Apr 6, 2023

Mohammed Salim, Sr. 67, of Burgaw passed peacefully at home Thursday, April 6, 2023 surrounded with love by his family.

He was born April 10, 1955 in Port of Spain,Trinidad, the son of Murtiza Hosein and Lailoon Hosein. In addition to his parents Moe was preceded in death by three siblings.

Mohammed is survived by...

Apr 4, 2023

Janice Newton Benson, age 79, of Rose Hill, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Ms. Benson was born on November 6, 1943, in Sampson County, NC; the daughter of the late James Lewis and Grace Wilson Newton.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jane Wilson Newton...

Apr 3, 2023

Eric Ericson, 71, of Wilmington, NC, and a Vietnam Veteran, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on February 3, 1952, in Lindenhurst, NY, to the late Theodore and Edith (Zittel) Ericson.

Eric, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, served honorably in the...

Apr 3, 2023

Sommer Renee Jones, age 42, of Rose Hill left this earthly life way too soon on  Monday, April 3, 2023.

She was born on April 15, 1980 on the US Naval Base in Charleston, SC to William Glenn Jones of Rose Hill and the late Judy Rouse Jones. She was also preceded in death by her nephew...

Apr 2, 2023

Lawrence "LP" Paul Register, age 72, of Wilmington, NC passed away on April 2, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on November 16, 1950 in Clinton, NC to the late Colin Register and Lila Blackburn Register.

LP was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Wilmington where he worked...

Apr 2, 2023

Carolyn Payne Barton, age 92, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation in Wilmington.

She was born March 19, 1931 in Wilmington, the daughter of Harry Austin Payne and Emma Martin Payne Yopp. In addition to her parents Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Juane A....

Apr 2, 2023

Kevin Ray McGirt, 47, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin was born on January 8, 1976, in Wilmington to Margaret McGirt and the late Jeffery McGirt.

Kevin enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing and woodworking. He was a bright light to all who knew him and...

Apr 1, 2023

Edward Spencer Schnaebele, 84, formally of Charles County, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at home in Wilmington, NC surrounded by his loving family.

Edward was born on February 2, 1939, in Washington, D.C. to the late Fredrick Jacob and Gertrude Gesina (Thee) Schnaebele.

Ed was a retired K-9 officer at the Sheriff's...

Mar 31, 2023

Nancy Lauella Sholar Pierce, age 79, of the Pin Hook Community, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, March 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 20, 1944 in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Herman and Norma Bond Sholar. Mrs. Pierce was also preceded...

Mar 30, 2023

Lynwood Wilson Moore, age 69, of Wilmington, NC passed away March 30, 2023.

He was born February 11, 1954 in Wilmington NC, to the late Elwood Wilson Moore and Lillian Rose Whitman Moore.

Lynwood loved and appreciated the beauty of outdoors, and enjoyed hunting wild game. For many years, he was kind and loving to...