Obituaries

Jan 2, 2026

Mark Thomson Turnbull completed his earthly assignment and passed into the presence of the Lord January 2, 2026, at his home in Wallace, NC. Born in North Bay, Ontario, Canada on April 22, 1950, Mark was the second child of William George and Mary Thomson Turnbull, both of whom predeceased him. His only sibling, older...

Dec 31, 2025

Patricia 'Pat' Antonia Sox, 86, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on February 22, 1939, in Burlington, North Carolina, to the late Adrian and Fannie Mae (White) Perry. Pat became a resident of Pleasure Island when she moved to the beach with her son...

Dec 30, 2025

Linda Faye Christy Meeks, 84, passed peacefully from her earthly life Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at The Laurels of Pender.

She was born July 25, 1941 in Wilmington, the daughter of Homer Christy and Eleanor Elizabeth Evans Christy. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband, George Alexander Meeks; and...

Dec 29, 2025

Janet "Jan" McMichael Cramer, 75, of Wilmington transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly seat with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Health Center.

Born May 6, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth...

Dec 27, 2025

Beverly Clarice Batson, 57, of Hampstead, passed away from her earthly life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

She was born on April 17, 1968, the daughter of Benny Hill and Linda Boyd.

Beverly was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina and later moved to Hampstead, North Carolina with her beloved husband of...

Dec 27, 2025

Mona Faye Morgan, 76, of Wilmington, passed away from her earthly life on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

She was born on December 12, 1949, in Columbus County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Donnie Ethell Reynolds and the late Rachel Lee Reynolds.

Faye loved spending time at the beach, where she felt...

Dec 27, 2025

Charles "Doug" Douglas Brown,72, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 30, 1953, in Wake County, he was the son of the late Charles Elbert Brown and the late Marguerite Stephens Brown.  In addition to his parents, Doug...

Dec 27, 2025

Laverta Mae Batchelor, 87, of Wilmington, passed away from her earthly life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Trinity Grove in Wilmington.

She was born on July 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Padrick and the late Sadie Mae Padrick.

Laverta was born and raised in Rhodestown area between Jacksonville...

Dec 26, 2025

Bobby Earl Pickett, 81, passed from his earthly life Friday, December 26, 2025 at home.

He was born September 23, 1944 in Wilmington, one of six children born to  James Edward Pickett and Sallie Edna Bell Pickett. In addition to his parents Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Linda York Pickett.

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Dec 24, 2025

Brian Todd Rudkin, 64, passed from his earthly life Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 12, 1961 in Cushing, Oklahoma, the son of Mellige Roy Rudkin and Carolyn Sherrill Rudkin. In addition to his parents Todd was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Frey Rudkin.

Todd is...

Dec 24, 2025

Donna Braswell Batchelor, 76, passed from her earthly life Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at home.

She was born August 25, 1949 in Wilmington, the daughter of Jesse Warren Braswell and Mamie Ruth Jones Braswell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Batchelor; and grandson, Justin.

Donna...

Dec 23, 2025

Kaye Warren Applewhite, 79, passed peacefully into Glory on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her home.

Born in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina to the late Louise Lowe and James Warren, on October 28, 1946, Kaye embodied a spirit of resilience and unwavering faith. She faced life's challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities for...

Dec 21, 2025

Joel Wayne Stanford, 80, of Rocky Point and formerly of Eatonton, Georgia passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born June 17, 1945 in Wilmington, the son of Jonathan David Stanford and Thelma Columbus Clardy Stanford. In addition to his parents, Joel was...

Dec 20, 2025

Robert George Bryant, 91, of Burgaw, NC, peacefully slipped into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born November 14, 1934 in Wilmington, the son of Edward King Bryant and Alice Elise Congleton Bryant.

Robert was a man of striking personality, a famously stubborn spirit, and—above all—a deeply giving heart. As...

Dec 20, 2025

Michael Floyd Blanton, 78, passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home with loving family at his bedside.

He was born August 27, 1947 in Charleston, SC, the son of Buddy and Margie Blanton, who preceded Michael in death.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years,...

Dec 19, 2025

Stephen Carroll "Steve" Holland, a longtime resident of Pender County, North Carolina, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, entrepreneurship, and deep commitment to his community. He was known throughout Pender County for his dedication to his family, his country, and his unwavering support of working people.

Steve was born on October 31, 1947...

Dec 18, 2025

Marie Jane Reaves Lunsford, 89, passed from her earthly life Thursday, December 18, 2025 at NorthChase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born March 15, 1936, in Pender County, Marie was the daughter of the late Herbert Hanson and Marie White Reaves.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Robert "Bobby" Lee Lunsford.

Dec 16, 2025

Natasha Nicole Pease, 35, Passed from her earthly life Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 8, 1990 in Roanoke, Virginia.  Natasha is survived by her father, Randal Scott Pease and her mother, Amanda Sampson Pease and her husband, Michael Ratajczak; grandmother, Anna Million; several aunts, uncles, and Cousins.

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Dec 15, 2025

Miriam Barnhill Core, 88, passed peacefully from her earthly life Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born June 28, 1937 in Bladen County, the daughter of Archie Lee Barnhill and Docia Moore Barnhill. In addition to her parents Miriam was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Barnhill...

Dec 15, 2025

Bobby Allen Dail, 62, passed from his earthly life Monday, December 15, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 28, 1963 in Cordell, Oklahoma, the son of Robert Allen Dail and Ella Frances Ezzell Dail, both who preceded Bobby in death.

Bobby is survived by his son,...