Obituaries

Mar 5, 2026

Judith "Judy" Hamilton Faulk, 69, of Wilmington, passed from her earthly life on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

She was born March 15, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late David Addison Hamilton and the late Hazel Clark Hamilton.

Judy was talented and anything she set out to do, she did well. She was...

Mar 4, 2026

Harold Vann Blake, 76, a man of great courage and thoughtfulness entered his eternal life Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1949, in Wilmington, the son of James Gordon Blake, Jr. and Clara Vann Freeman Blake. Vann was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Mar 4, 2026

Some people pass quietly through life, but Donny lived boldly, embracing every adventure, every challenge, and every moment with a fearless spirit that inspired everyone who knew him.

Donald "Donny" Lee Lawrence, 53, of Burgaw, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026, after a courageous and resilient battle with cancer. His...

Mar 2, 2026

Joy Annette Holleman Kinser, 88, of Atkinson, North Carolina left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was born on January 29, 1938, in Salisbury, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Norman R. and Emma Kendrick Holleman.  Joy was also preceded in death by...

Feb 27, 2026

Michael "Mike" Raeburn Hawes, 77, passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, February 27, 2026 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born October 15, 1948 in Wilmington, the son of the Wendell Hawes and Estelle Thomas Hawes. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Meeks Hawes....

Feb 26, 2026

Ernest Henry Garbade, 79, of Oak Island, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home.

He was born on February 16, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to Ernest Edward Garbade and the late Freda Louise (Tolle) Garbade.

Ernie, a former member of the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Springboro, OH, was a technical writer...

Feb 23, 2026

Annie Lou Turner Smith, age 83, of Wallace left this earthly life for eternal home in Heaven on Monday,February 23, 2026.

She was born on September 23, 1942 in Duplin County and was the daughter of of the late Ben and Mary Brock Turner. She was also preceded in death by her son Tommy Hobbs....

Feb 22, 2026

Albert Thomas Swinson of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 90 years old.

He was born on May 11, 1935, in Maple Hill, North Carolina; the son of the late Charlie Thomas and Ada Mae Ezzell...

Feb 21, 2026

Elizebeth Baker McLemore, 67, passed from her earthly life Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 12, 1958 in Wilmington, the daughter of Robert R. Baker and Lenora Caddell Baker. In addition to her parents Elizebeth was preceded in death by her sister, Jennette Baker.

Feb 20, 2026

Wesley R. McCormick,65, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed from this earthly life on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Born July 10, 1960, in Cumberland County raised in Wilmington, North Carolina his entire life.

His father was the late John W. McCormick Jr. and mother, the late Shirley F. McCormick, in addition to his parents...

Feb 19, 2026

James "Jimmy" H. Southerland, 86, of Teachey left this earthly life on Thursday, February 19, 2026, to be forever with his Lord and Savior.

He was born on April 27, 1939, in Duplin County and was the son of the late Joseph H. and Lillian James Southerland.  Jimmy was also preceded in death by his...

Feb 17, 2026

A gracious, kind and loving lady, Martha Merritt Teachey, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday February 17, 2026, at the age of 103.

She was born on September 13, 1922, in Rose Hill, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Willie Gregory and Margaret Ann "Annie" Teachey. Martha was...

Feb 16, 2026

Hazel Mae Rivenbark, 80, passed peacefully into Glory on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home surrounded with love.

She was born March 15, 1945 in Pender County the daughter of Herman Jackson Rivenbark and Thenia Jackson Rivenbark. In addition to her parents Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Nathan...

Feb 16, 2026

Iris Beechie Lunny, 80, of Turkey, North Carolina, passed peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina.

She was born September 8, 1945, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Clifton Beechie Lutterloah and the late Linnie May Streeter Lutterloah.

Iris drifted through life like a...

Feb 12, 2026

A kind and Christian gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Sandra Martin Taylor, entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born August 13, 1946 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Arlo Gaither Martin and Dorothy Cashion Martin. In addition to her parents, Sandra was...

Feb 12, 2026

Annette Russ Squires, 90, of Raleigh and formerly of Sneads Ferry, passed from her earthly life Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her home in Raleigh.

She was born March 17, 1935 in Kelly, the daughter of Roland Lewis Russ and Anna Neal Hester Russ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2026

Johnnie Malcolm Matthis, 71 of Rocky Point began dancing with the Lord on February 11, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Hospice in Wilmington after battling cancer.

Johnnie was born on February 27, 1954, in Sampson County, to the late James Thurman Matthis and Zeannie Bell Register Matthis. Growing up in Sampson County, Johnnie...

Feb 10, 2026

Randy Ray Lewis, 65, passed from his earthly life Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1960 in Pender County, the son of Milton Lloyd Lewis and Ruby Lee Burton Lewis. In addition to his parents Randy was preceded in death by his sister, Violet Carter and brother, Charles Koontz....

Feb 10, 2026

William Fred Heath, better known as Fred or "Mullet", a lifelong resident of Willard, peacefully retired from this earthly life on February 10, 2026, and was welcomed home by the Lord.  He was reunited with his parents, Roy T. Heath and Catherine S. Heath ("Mama Cat"); his sisters Jesn Cunnungham, Barbara Matthews, Laura Cumer, and...

Feb 8, 2026

Lawson Rodney Davis, Jr., 78, of Burgaw, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on March 24, 1947, in Lexington, North Carolina, to the late Lawson Rodney Davis, Sr. and the late Betty Marie Cashwell.

Rodney...