Obituaries

May 3, 2026

Kathy Batts Rivenbark, age 77, of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

She was born on February 28, 1949, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late James William and Hannah Garland Hatcher Batts.  Kathy was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 25 years...

May 2, 2026

Anita Joy McLaurin Collier, 79, a gracious and loving lady passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded with love and family at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born June 1, 1946 in Sampson County, the daughter of Leighton Richard McLaurin and Georgia Matthews McLaurin. In addition to her parents, Joy...

May 2, 2026

Barbara Jane Rochell James Blanchard left this earth for her heavenly eternal home on May 2, 2026 @ 11:20 am. She fought a courageous battle with cancer like no one has ever seen.   She was surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a place at the table that could never...

Apr 30, 2026

Josephine DeVane Kelly, 87, of Wilmington, passed from her earthly life on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

She was born on September 20, 1938, in Bladen County, to the late Jonathan DeVane and the late Estelle DeVane.

Josephine was a Godly, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who cared deeply for her family....

Apr 29, 2026

Frank Walter Wittkofsky, 79, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at home with family.

He was born November 22, 1946 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Frank Edward Wittkofsky and Dorothy Breech Rusch. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Wittkofsky.

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Apr 29, 2026

Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Woolwine, 84, of Bonifay, Florida passed from his earthly life Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his home in Florida.

Born Tuesday, November 18, 1941 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Woolwine and the late Cordie McCoy  Woolwine.

Surviving are son, Gerald Woolwine and...

Apr 26, 2026

With heavy hearts we share the passing of our dear son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, Caleb James Northcott on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the young age of 23.

He was born September 4, 2002, in Wilmington, the beloved son of Jamie and Samantha Barnhill Northcott. In addition to his parents...

Apr 25, 2026

Geraldine Webber Register, age 91, of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina passed from this life to her new eternal life on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington,

She was born on August 16, 1934 in Greene County; the daughter of the late Frank and Mertie Holloman Webber. ...

Apr 23, 2026

David Arthur Lucas, 83, of Willard, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

He was born on July 1, 1942, in Darlington County, South Carolina to the late Arthur Taylor and Amie Hall Lucas. David was also preceded in death by his first...

Apr 22, 2026

Anthony Todd Lane, 47, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

He was born on May 12, 1978, in Dade City, Florida, to Patricia Cofflin.

Todd loved everyone and had a way of making people feel welcome and cared for. He had a great sense of humor and could always make...

Apr 22, 2026

Richard Love Mulliner, son of Richard L. Mulliner and Ruth Anita Swartz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather ("Poppie"), veteran, and accomplished broadcast engineer, passed away leaving behind a legacy of courage, curiosity, and deep connection with those around him.

Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Richard grew up in California alongside...

Apr 22, 2026

Michael "Mickey" Anthony Blue, 76, of Leland, NC, formerly of Great Meadows, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at the Davis Health Care Center in Wilmington.

He was born on September 15, 1949, in Newark, NJ and lived in East Newark, Hudson County, until he joined the military, to the late Anthony Blue...

Apr 20, 2026

Wilbur Wayne Willett, 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026

Wayne was born in Wilmington in August of 1950 to Edna and Jesse Willett.  He grew up and went to school at Forest Hills, Hanover High, and later at Cape Fear Tech.

He worked his professional life at N.C Equipment...

Apr 19, 2026

Susan Weaver Wolle, 96, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Susan spent her early years moving frequently as her father managed five-and-dime stores. One move proved especially meaningful: in Havertown, Pennsylvania, her family settled across the street from the boy who would later become her husband....

Apr 19, 2026

David Frank Smith, age 83, of Wallace, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

He was born on August 15, 1942, in Fairfield County, Connecticut; the son of the late Julius Frank and Maude Locke Smith.  David was also preceded in death by...

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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