Obituaries

Mar 24, 2026

Frederick "Rick" Michael Henriksen, age 77, of Wilmington and formerly of Tryon passed from his earthly life March 24, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 6, 1948 in Charlotte, the son of the late Harold Eugene Henriksen and Catherine Holman Turner Henriksen.

Rick is survived by...

Mar 23, 2026

Jacqueline Norris Osborne, 91, of Wilmington, passed from her earthly life on Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 11, 1934, in the Ingram Cabin now displayed at the Grayson Highland State Park, Grayson County, Virginia, the seventh of eleven children, to the late Courtney Albert Osborne and...

Mar 22, 2026

Roger Leroy Renn, 76, of Rocky Point, NC and formerly of Florida and Buffalo, New York passed from his earthly life Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home.

He was born November 23, 1949 in Streator, Illinois, the son of  the late Alfred F. Renn and Sarah Barringer Renn.

Roger is survived by...

Mar 22, 2026

David Walker Canady, 79, of Wallace left his earthly life for his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

He was born on September 27, 1946, in Robeson County; the son of the late Margaret Neal Hodges.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Charles Thomas "Tom"...

Mar 20, 2026

With deepest sorrow, we announced the sudden and unexpected passing of a Christian young man, Waylon James Mitchell on Friday evening, March 20, 2026 at the young age of 18. He was born July 17, 2007 in Wilmington to his loving parents, Christopher "Chris" Brian Mitchell and Amanda Lee Mitchell.

Waylon is survived by his...

Mar 20, 2026

William "Bill" McKinley Powers, Jr., 82, passed from his earthly life Friday, March 20, 2026 at home surrounded with love.

He was born March 25, 1943 in Greenville, Alabama, the son of the late William McKinley Powers, Sr. and Dorothy Pearl Grubbs Powers.

Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lela...

Mar 19, 2026

Henry Dougald "Dee" MacMillan, age 77, of Topsail Beach, North Carolina left his earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

He was born on May 19, 1948, in New Hanover County; the son of the late Ray Bland and Mary Frances Wells...

Mar 19, 2026

Mary Virginia Henry DeBose, 79, a strong and courageous lady passed gracefully from her earthly life Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following an eight year battle with severe health issues. She kept the faith and the fight until the very end.

She was born January 11, 1947 in...

Mar 19, 2026

Leroy Douglas Ferrell, 80, passed from his earthly life Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born October 18, 1945 in Onslow County, the son of Braz Neal Ferrell and Betty Bell Ferrell. In addition to his parents Leroy was preceded in death by his daughter, Terry Lynn Ferrell....

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...