Obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

Cindy Rogers Newkirk, 58, of Harrells, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 24, 1967, in Pender County; the daughter of the late Jimmy Rogers and the late Linda Batson Rivenbark.  Cindy was also preceded in...

Jan 25, 2026

Dorothy Roberta Myers Clark (Robin) died January 25, 2026 at age 78.

Raised in Richmond, Robin graduated from St. Gertrude's High School & attended Westhampton College at University of Richmond. She lived in New York City and California but spent most of her life in Woodbridge and moved to Wilmington to be near the ocean...

Jan 24, 2026

Kimberly Ann Cooke of Wilmington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

She was born on April 10, 1983, in Mecklenburg County to the late Sebastian T. Cooke, II and Anna S. Cooke of Belmont, NC.

She graduated from South Point High School and then attended UNC-Wilmington to receive a BS Degree in Geology...

Jan 22, 2026

Patricia Anne Henrie, 87, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

She was born on July 23, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Newell Chiesl and the late Stella Czarniak Chiesl.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Marc Henrie; her sons, Matthew Henrie and his wife, Casey, Jeff Keplinger and his...

Jan 20, 2026

Ben Scott, 84, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 20, 1941, in New Bern, North Carolina to the late Lorenzo Scott and Olive Dean Scott.

Ben earned a Bachelors in English from ECU in 1964. He later married the...

Jan 19, 2026

Betty Jean Hall Evans, lovingly known as Grandma Betty Jean, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Watha, North Carolina, at the age of 93.

Born on October 15, 1932, in Watha, North Carolina, Betty Jean lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She was a devoted follower of Jesus and a faithful member...

Jan 14, 2026

Jesse "Bubba" Leon Osborne, 67, of Winnabow, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

He was born on July 7, 1958, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Alice Mae (Faine) Osborne.

Bubba was an accomplished carpenter and handyman. He could fix cars, frame houses,...

Jan 10, 2026

Cecil Perkins, 94 of Wilmington, died at home Saturday January 10, 2026. Cecil  was born August 19, 1931 in Richmond County, son of the late James and Etta Perkins.

A devoted father and loving grandfather, he is preceded in death  by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Perkins and survived by his children,...

Jan 9, 2026

Judy Stallings Murray, age 68, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Friday, January 9, 2026.

She was born on July 1, 1957, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Ray Smith and Nora Sawyer Clifton.

Judy is survived by her daughter Amanda Murray...

Jan 9, 2026

For 31 years our world was blessed by the life of Storm Michael Schultz who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home.

He was born January 26, 1994 in Stark County, Ohio, the son of Tammie Jo Barnett Schultz and Kelly Schultz and his wife, Julie.

In...

Jan 9, 2026

Theda Mallett Moran, age 89, of Wallace passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Wallace Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

She was born on November 28, 1936, in Harrison County, Mississippi; the daughter of the late Roy McCoy and Thelma Vandora Johnson Mallett. Theda was also preceded in death by...

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas James Shaw, 71, a life long resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home.

He was born on July 25, 1954, in Wilmington, to the late Paul Jay Shaw and the late Gladys Elise Skipper.

Donations may be made in Tom's honor to fund a park...

Jan 6, 2026

Brooke Noel (Eddleman) Whitley, 34, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Born in Colorado, Brooke went to grade school in Lamar Colorado and graduated from Pueblo East High School in 2010. She later pursued higher education in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she earned a degree and built a life filled...

Jan 5, 2026

Elizabeth "Skeet" Futreal King Horrell, 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal home to be with Jesus Christ her Lord forever.

She was born on June 26, 1933, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Henry N. and Katie Lee Wilson Futreal.   She was also preceded in...

Jan 5, 2026

Raymond Normand Bedard, 84, of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 20, 1941, to the late Raymond Joseph Bedard and the late Yvonne (Gilanas) Bedard.

Raymond was an owner and operator of a successful rigging company since...

Jan 5, 2026

Wanda Harvell Marks, a lifetime resident of Penderlea, passed away on January 5, 2026. Wanda was predeceased by her parents, Ransom Carr Harvell and Sarah Griffin Harvell, and brother Robert Alfred Harvell.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved and devoted husband of 56 years, Christopher McDonald Marks, sister Patricia Harvell Boykin, niece...

Jan 5, 2026

Samuel "Sam" Vinson, 95, of Dudley, North Carolina passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UNC Health Wayne Memorial Hospital.

He was born on August 20, 1930, in Wayne County; the son of the late James Franklin and Bessie Ellis Vinson.  Mr. Vinson was also preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2026

Paul Rogelio Drenning "Pablo" passed in Hampstead, NC, on Saturday, January 4, 2026.

Pablo was born in San Diego, CA, on May 2, 2000, to Rogelio Drenning Manriquez and April J. Boney.

At age 6, the family moved to Palm Desert, CA. After graduating from high school in 2018, he attended the University of Oregon...

Jan 4, 2026

Timothy "Buddy" Wayne Watkins, 64, passed from his earthly life, Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home surrounded with love by family.

He was born October 16, 1961 in Wilmington, the son of Adrain Watkins and Mary Elizabeth Dukes Basden. In addition to his parents Buddy was preceded in death by his son, John Timothy...

Jan 2, 2026

Dylan Charles Hennessey, 35, of Wilmington, NC passed away on January 2, 2025. He lived boldly, loved fiercely, and left this world the same way he moved through it—fearlessly and with conviction. Born on May 9, 1990, in Red Bank, NJ, to Edward and Jean Hennessey. Dylan was a force in every room he entered. He lived...