Obituaries

Apr 18, 2026

William "Bill" Edward Weir II joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 18, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill was born on September 16, 1950, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Betty and William Weir. Bill's family moved to North Carolina and in 1968 he graduated from Grifton High School, where he formed lifelong friendships and...

Apr 18, 2026

William "Bill" Norman Core, 88, passed from his earthly life Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born March 18, 1938 in Wilmington, the son of Jack Core and Mildred Farmer Core. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Miriam Barnhill Core...

Apr 18, 2026

Kelly Kathleen Sciera, 60, a gracious, thoughtful and loving lady departed her earthly life to be welcomed into her heavenly home on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was at home with love and family surrounding her.

Kelly was born June 3, 1965 in Kenmore, New York, the daughter of Judith Willmott Previte and the late Henry Coyle....

Apr 17, 2026

Dallas Bernard Gore, 88, passed from his earthly life Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home with love and family surrounding him.

He was born October 1, 1937 in Wilmington the son of Albert Gore and Winona Kelly Gore. In addition to his parents Dallas was preceded in death by his siblings, Florence Watkins, Leola Smith, Albert...

Apr 14, 2026

Edgar Vann Warren, 82, passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

He was born April 2, 1944 in Sampson County, the son of Edgar Gibson Warren and Mabel Lewis Warren. In addition to his parents Edgar was preceded in death by his brother, W. G. Warren and sister, Doris Holloman.

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Apr 13, 2026

Bruce Edward Chesley was truly a special and remarkable man who made a lasting positive impression on all those who knew and worked with him. After 56 short, wonderful years his earthly life ended on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family.

A time of gathering of family and friends...

Apr 11, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Ellen Caison McCormick, 83, a loving and gracious lady passed from her earthly life Saturday, April 11, 2026 after several years of declining health.

She was born January 19, 1943 in Pender County, the daughter of Leslie H. Caison and Emma Jane Walker Caison. In addition to her parents Peggy was preceded in...

Apr 10, 2026

Rhonda Faulk Melton, 71, passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, April 10, 2026 at home with love and family.

She was born in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Acie Vernice Faulk and Marion Glyn Faulk. In addition to her parents Rhonda was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Elaine Batten.

Rhonda...

Apr 8, 2026

Arlene Trepp Black, age 86, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Wallace Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on April 4, 1940, in Boulder Colorado to the late Wilbert and Evelyn Peterson Trepp.  Arlene was also preceded in death by her...

Apr 7, 2026

BENFLEET, ESSEX, UK – It is with profound sadness and gentle peace that the Robinson, Points and Bannon families announce the unexpected passing of their loved one, Erin Bannon Robinson. Erin passed gently on April 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Erin was born in Burbank, California to the late Arthur Eugen Bannon and Alice Yvonne Mills...

Apr 7, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Wayne Beer (81), of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born with a generous heart and a quick wit, Tom lived a life defined by kindness, humor, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. A retired Verizon employee, he was...

Apr 7, 2026

Floyd Steve Murray, Sr. ,70, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 19, 1955, in Wilmington, to the late Henry Floyd Murray and the late Norma Ruth Bordeaux.

Floyd proudly served as a police...

Apr 6, 2026

It is with great sadness the family of Ronald M. Boone, age 77, of Wallace and Topsail Island, NC, announce his passing on March 25, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, NC.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 57 years Connie; daughter Tina Nestor and husband Craig of  North...

Apr 5, 2026

Patricia Ann Silvia, 79, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Bolivia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Brunswick County.

Patricia was a very sweet, loving and generous mother who loved her children dearly. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

She was born on...

Apr 3, 2026

CDR William Ivey Taylor III, USN (Ret.), age 83, passed peacefully on April 3, 2026, and has found eternal rest with his Heavenly Father.

He was born on June 6, 1942, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to Dr. William Ivey Taylor, Jr. and Nancy Young Taylor of Burgaw, North Carolina.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Apr 1, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Anderson, 60, passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington surrounded with love by family.

She was born June 14, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of Harold Lee Hamilton, Jr. and Brenda Annette Rochelle Corbell. In addition to her parents Debbie...

Mar 28, 2026

Margie Croom Coley, 72, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, March 28, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, after a long and fierce battle with cancer. She was surrounded by many loving family members including her husband and soulmate of 47 years, Donald Coley and son Eric and wife Suzanne, as she moved on to eternity....

Mar 27, 2026

Frank Lewis Baker III, 63, of Cameron, NC, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on September 23, 1962, in Raleigh, NC, to the late Frank Lewis Baker, Jr. and the late Martha (Pennington) Shuford.

Frank was former owner of Frank Baker Inc., a wholesale...

Mar 27, 2026

Deborah Lynn Mobley, age 54, of Willard left this earthly life after a long battle with cancer on Friday March 27, 2026, and is now in the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on November 19, 1971, in Pender County; the daughter of Faye Sholar Mobley of...

Mar 24, 2026

Charles Richard Lancaster, 81, of Wilmington moved on from his physical existence on 24 March 2026.  He was born on 24 November 1944 in Wilson County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Martha Evelyn Lancaster and the late Charles Edwin Lancaster.

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Charles was a lover of...