Obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

Steven Bryan Ensley, 63, of Hampstead, passed away on September 24, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 28, 1958, in Wilmington, to the late Bryan Dewey Ensley, Jr. and Mary Magdalene (Simpson) Ensley.

Steven was a hardworking, dedicated truck driver for S&W Concrete for over 35 years. He enjoyed...

Sep 24, 2021

Larry Michael Faulk, 69, of Wilmington, passed away during surgery due to complications from a tragic accident at home, on Friday, September 24, 2021, at NHRMC.

He was born on February 26, 1952, in Wilmington to the late John William and Thelma Marie (Harker) Faulk Miller.

Larry spent most of his years on the South...

Sep 23, 2021

Mary Margaret Carter Mahoney, age 77, was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed from this earthly life for her eternal rest on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from UNC Lenoir Health Care, Kinston.

She was born in Montgomery County, Maryland  and was the daughter of the late Alfred and May Carter. She was also predeceased by...

Sep 23, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Lee Jolivette, 74, of Hampstead, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, with his family by his side.

He was born on March 31, 1947, in Pine Bush, NY, to the late Raymond and Bernice Opal (Frank) Jolivette.

Ray, a US Navy Vietnam War...

Sep 20, 2021

Scott Daniel Ingram, age 36, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021.

He was born on March 5, 1985 in Wilmington, NC to June (Horton) Ingram and the late David Ingram.

Scott was funny and had a kind heart. He loved fishing. Scott was a bright light to many people and will...

Sep 19, 2021

Alice Love Byrd, age 83, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at New Hanover House in Wilmington, NC.

She was born on June 2, 1938 in Sampson County, NC to the late Shelly and Mildred Gurganious.

Alice was a member of Black River Presbyterian Church in Ivanhoe, NC.

Alice...

Sep 18, 2021

Helen Marie Nobles Autry, age 91, of Willard was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

She was born on February 9, 1930, in Columbus County; the daughter of the late Homer Hoyt and Bonnie Greene Nobles. Helen was also preceded in death by...

Sep 17, 2021

William "Bill" Harold Hamm, Sr. 85, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Friday, September 17, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare.

He was born December 15, 1935 in Wayne County, the son of Luther Owen Hamm and Mildred Virginia Hamm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William...

Sep 16, 2021

Charles David Robbins, Jr., age 72, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 6, 1949 in New Hanover County, the son of Charles David Robbins, Sr. and Evelyn McCaskill Smith. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Cunningham....

Sep 16, 2021

Debra Lee Blanton, 61, of Burgaw entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born May 14, 1960 in Burgaw, the daughter of Annie Louise Lewis and the late John Thomas Blanton.

In addition to her mother, Debra is also survived by her children, Cynthia Ann...

Sep 15, 2021

Mary Virginia Grimes Hatcher, age 85, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 15,2021 from Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born on July 27, 1936 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Fletcher and Mary Lou Moore Grimes.  Virginia was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of...

Sep 12, 2021

Glenda Hobbs Wooten, age 72, of Maple Hill passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, September 12, 2021.

She was born January 22, 1949 in Onslow County, the daughter of George Thomas Hobbs, Jr. and Helen Hoffman Hobbs. In addition to her parents Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wooten; and brother, Gurman Hobbs....

Sep 11, 2021

Mark Stuart Davis, 58, of Magnolia, North Carolina was born on July 2, 1963, in Duplin County, North Carolina. He was the son of Earl Clayton Davis, Sr. and Sylvia Joy Johnson Davis of Rose Hill, North Carolina.  Mark was preceded in death by his grandson, Cohen Davis.

Surviving, in addition to his loving parents, ...

Sep 9, 2021

For fifty-eight years our world was blessed by the life of Hobart Weaver III. Whether referred to as Mr. Weaver, Hobart, Hobie, or Dad, those who knew him were truly in the presence of a man with an infinite capacity to love. It was a love learned from the Father who received Hobie home Thursday, September 9, 2021. Though...

Sep 9, 2021

Louis Earl Silvia III, 53, of Rocky Point and formally of Florida passed unexpectedly Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born May 17, 1968 in Bristol County, Massachusetts, the son of Janice Pimental Silvia and the late Joseph Silvia, Jr.

Louis is also survived by his children, Chantel Clayton, Tyler Silvia, Tiara...

Sep 8, 2021

Adelia Marilyn Barnhill Horrell, 82, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born August 25, 1939 in Bladen County to the late Archie and Docia Moore Barnhill. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Hayes Horrell;...

Sep 8, 2021

James Donald "Donnie" Rowe, Sr., 72, of Currie passed from his earthly life Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Wilmington, the son of David Bradford Rowe, Sr. and Kate Ora Moffitt Rowe. In addition to his parents Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Rowe.

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Sep 8, 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Miller Padgett, 85, of Watha, NC passed from this life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 7, 1936 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Johnny and Florence Williams Miller.  She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50...

Sep 5, 2021

George William Fowler, Jr., 67, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, September 5, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 26, 1954 in Wilmington, the son of George William Fowler, Sr. and Cecile Gainey Weaver. In addition to his parents George was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Spivey...

Sep 5, 2021

William Harold Crisco, age 90, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on January 26, 1931 in Richmond County, NC to the late Luther and Hannah Crisco.

William loved to travel and fly airplanes. He owned eight small airplanes...