Obituaries
Isabela "Isa" Carmen Eslinger
Sep 7, 2026
Isabela “Isa” Carmen Eslinger, daughter of Owen J. and Yolanda de Carmen Mendoza Eslinger lost her battle with leukemia on September 7, 2026 at Children’s National Hospital.
She is survived by her brothers, Owen J., II, José Augusto and Juan Manuel Eslinger. Her grandmothers, Maria Mayorga Mendoza and Diane Hime; grandfather, Mark O. Eslinger (Linda); several aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins....
Charles Guy Gillette
Sep 28, 2026
Charles Guy Gillette, 80, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington.
He was born on August 20, 1946, in Onslow County, North Carolina, to the late Guy Gillette and the late Thelma Holland.
Charles was a former deacon at Newport Baptist Church and a member of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, where he...
Rosa Ramona Sabillon
Sep 28, 2026
Rosa Ramona Lopez Sabillon, 86, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, September 29, 2026, from Novant Health New Hanover Hospital.
She was born on March 27, 1940, in Honduras to the late Jasitan Erazo Lopez. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Alfredo Sabillon.
Rosa is survived by her daughter,...
Bubba Johnson
Sep 25, 2026
“Bubba” Johnson, 61, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
He was born on May 21, 1965, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Margaret May (Burton) Johnson.
Bubba was a collector of rare pennies and medieval weaponry. He enjoyed ocean fishing on his boat and watching professional wrestling. He...
Lila Candice Williams
Sep 25, 2026
Lila Candice Williams known to everyone as Candice, age 69, of Burgaw passed away on September 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her husband, her two sons, and her beloved sister-in-law.
Candice was born Lila Candice Rivenbark on January 29, 1957, in Clinton, North Carolina, to Joseph Chester Rivenbark and Muriel Gurganus Rivenbark. She grew up in Bulltail, North Carolina.
She...
James David Shepard, Sr.
Sep 24, 2026
James David Shepard, age 90, of Holly Ridge, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from Onslow Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 18, 1936, in Edgecombe County; the son of the late Ebony and Mary Caroline Shepard. He was also preceded by his siblings Baby Brown, Thelma Swinson, Durwood Brown, Herman...
Avia Jane Oxendine Moore
Sep 22, 2026
Jane passed away in the devoted care of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
She was born in Robeson County but lived most of her life in Wilmington, making her career as a hairdresser and owning her own shop, Courtyard Hair Designs, for 26 years.
She was a loving and trusted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend and...
David Wright Cavanaugh
Sep 22, 2026
David Wright Cavanaugh, 72, of Teachey passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Dayspring of Wallace.
He was born on March 18, 1954, in Duplin County; the son of the late Samuel MacDonald Cavanaugh and the late Elizabeth Rich Cavanaugh Foley.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife Lynda Smith Cavenaugh; his siblings...
Virginia Zablocki
Sep 21, 2026
Virginia Zablocki, 92, of Commack, NY, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 8, 1934, in Queens, NY, to the late John Morris and the late Mary Michel Morris. Virginia was a truly special woman whose love touched everyone around her. She was...
James "Jimmy" Dewey Huggins
Sep 19, 2026
Our world was blessed for 92 years by the life of James “Jimmy” Dewey Huggins who passed from his earthly life September 19, 2026 at home surrounded with love and great respect by his beloved family.
He was born April 27, 1934 in Pender County, the son of John Dewey Huggins and Margaret Wilson Huggins. In addition to his parents Jimmy...
Sarah Elizabeth Purvis Farmer
Sep 17, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Purvis Farmer passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2026 surrounded by the life and memories she had built over the years.
Known affectionately as “Grandma” by family, friends, coworkers, and many others whose lives she touched, Beth was one of a kind. She was strong-willed, fiercely loyal, quick-witted, and never afraid to tell you exactly what she...
Kathleen Oates Neu
Sep 17, 2026
Kathleen Neu was a loving person whose kind heart and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Kathy faced one of life’s greatest challenges when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2025. She fought a courageous battle, demonstrating the strength and determination that had always been a part of who she was. Throughout her journey,...
John William Norris
Sep 17, 2026
John William Norris, age 97, of Willard, North Carolina, fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. On Thursday, September 17, 2026, he entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
John was born on October 14, 1928, in Pender County, North Carolina, the son of the late Benjamin Curtis Norris and Viola Wells Norris....
James "Jim" Alva Bloodworth
Sep 17, 2026
James “Jim” Alva Bloodworth, 80, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Born on January 26, 1946, in Wilmington, he was the beloved son of the late Jessie Wilson Bloodworth and Wilma Clements Bloodworth.
A man of deep devotion, integrity, and warmth, Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed out of Virginia aboard the...
Daniel "Dan" Skinner, Sr.
Sep 16, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Skinner, Sr., 92, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed peacefully into heaven on September 16, 2026, following a short illness. His passing was gentle and comforted as the Lord received his spirit, a blessing for a faithful follower of Christ.
Born on December 21, 1933, in Wilmington, Dan was a lifelong resident of Green Meadows and built his family home...
Shirley Elizabeth "Lib" Benton
Sep 16, 2026
Shirley Elizabeth “Lib” Buckner Benton, age 89, of Wallace North Carolina left this earthly life for her new home in Heaven to be forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
She was born January 10, 1937, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late David Wooten Buckner and Lucy Batts Buckner...
John "Snakeman" Vance Kelly
Sep 12, 2026
John "Snakeman" Vance Kelly, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 8, 1937, in Orange County, TX, to the late John Marvin Kelly and the late Linnie Brown Kelly.
John loved spending time outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing and hunting snakes. He also...
Joseph "Joey" Melvin Padgett
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph “Joey” Melvin Padgett, 63, a hard working exceptional man left our world on eagle’s wings Thursday, September 10, 2026 leaving a big hole in our hearts.
He was born February 1, 1963 in Tarboro, the son of Carolyn Giddeons and the late Melvin Lee Padgett.
In addition to his mother Joey is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Melissa...
Becky Diane Graves
Sep 10, 2026
At 7:55 a.m. on September 10, 2026, Becky Diane Graves finished her race. She leaves behind a grieving family and many friends who will deeply miss her presence, but she also leaves an imprint on the world that few could hope to achieve.
Becky was Kingdom-focused. She loved people. She built relationships. She was passionate about the things she believed mattered—passionate enough...
Clara Boney Moore
Sep 10, 2026
For 98 years our world was blessed with the Christian life of Clara Boney Malpass Moore who passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her home surrounded with love by her family.
She was born March 23, 1928 in Duplin County, the daughter of John Everette Boney and Eliza Horrell Boney. In addition to her parents Clara was predeceased by her...
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