Obituaries
Mary Arlene Anderson Walker
Nov 6, 2026
Mary Anderson Walker, age 97 of Penderlea passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, November 6,2026.
She was born July 29,1929 in Pender County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Julian Faison Anderson and Odell Croom Anderson. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years Alton Lee...
Henry Delmose Teachey
Nov 4, 2026
Henry Delmose Teachey, 97, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
He was born on November 14, 1928, and was the son of the late Verdell and Cora Quinn Teachey. Henry was also preceded in death his beloved wife of sixty-eight years Bonnie Lee Mills Teachey.
Henry was a lifelong member of...
Claire Janet Weiss
Nov 3, 2026
Claire Janet Weiss, 79, of Leland, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Davis Community Care in Wilmington, NC.
Claire, a devout Catholic, was the oldest of six children and a member of Saint George’s Catholic Church in Worcester, MA. She was a school secretary for the Worcester Public school system before retiring. Claire gave back to her...
Nettie Maude Ann Beaver
Nov 3, 2026
Nettie Maude Ann Henry Beaver, 63, passed from her earthly life Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
She was born June 20, 1963 in Wilmington, NC, the daughter of Harvey Lee Henry, Sr. and Maude Lee Woodcock.
In addition to her parents, Nettie was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Henry.
Nettie is survived by her husband, James Edward Beaver; daughter, Melissa Maude Ann...
Carl "Buddy" "Black Cloud" Sutton Craft, Jr.
Nov 1, 2026
Carl Sutton Craft, Jr., 61, affectionally known as Buddy and Black Cloud passed from his earthly life Sunday, November 1, 2026 while at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born March 2, 1965 in Lenoir County, the son of Carolyn Thompson McIntyre and the late Carl Sutton Craft, Sr.
In addition to his mother...
Paul Roger DeLaire
Oct 31, 2026
Paul Roger DeLaire, 57, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 31, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on February 25, 1969, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Paul lived a life filled with adventure, passion, and an unmistakable spirit of fearlessness. Throughout his life, he called many beautiful places home, including Arizona, Maui, California, and...
Betty Rooks Humbles
Oct 30, 2026
A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Betty Ruth Rooks Humbles entered eternal rest on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the age of 93. She was at her home surrounded by her family, love, and prayers.
She was born February 7, 1933 at home in the small community of Watha, the daughter of Leon Frederick Rooks, Sr. and...
Diana Melinda Harrison
Oct 29, 2026
Diana Melinda Harrison, 66, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
She was born on January 3, 1960, in Harlem, NY, to the late James Harrison and the late Josephine Simpson Harrison.
Diana was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, and cheering on her favorite team, UNC Basketball. She will be fondly remembered...
Betty Honeycutt Stines
Oct 28, 2026
Betty Honeycutt Stines, 92, of Wilmington, NC, passed peacefully from her earthly life and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
She was born on July 13, 1934, in Madison County, NC, the daughter of the late Lattie B. Honeycutt and the late Kittie Briggs Honeycutt.
Betty was a former long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church where...
Micheal Wayne Page
Oct 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing on October 27, 2026 of Micheal Wayne Page, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Wayne was born January 5, 1951 in Wilson, one of five children born to Needham Page and Cleo Jackson Page. In addition to his parents Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Page.
Wayne is...
Norman Robert Waterman
Oct 26, 2026
Norman Robert Waterman, 86, passed away at his home in Hampstead, North Carolina, on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Born in Paterson, New Jersey, on September 6, 1940, Norman was the son of the late Norman Waterman and Mary (Nagle) Waterman and was the oldest of ten children. A gifted athlete, he attended Saint Peter’s College in New Jersey on a basketball...
Janie Mae Palmer
Oct 25, 2026
Janie Mae Palmer, 92, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her home in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 14, 1934, in Richmond, North Carolina, to the late Edward Earl Ferguson and the late Ollie Mae (Little) Ferguson.
Janie was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother, a person of quiet...
Jimmy Ralph Dixon
Oct 23, 2026
Jimmy Ralph Dixon, 82, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Friday, October 23, 2026.
He was born on January 27, 1944, in Duplin County. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Young Dixon. Jimmy was also preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 62 years Gail Barnhill...
Wanda Cooper Bryant
Oct 22, 2026
Wanda Gail Bryant, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick- Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
She was born on February 2, 1951, in Duplin County, to the late William Cooper, Sr. and the late Eva Mae Smith.
Wanda will be remembered for her kind heart, loving spirit, and the special way she touched the lives...
Bonnie Faye Lewis
Oct 21, 2026
Bonnie Faye Lewis, 84, passed peacefully from her earthly life Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
She was born July 3, 1942 in Wilmington, the daughter of James Oscar Lewis and Lilly Norris Lewis. In addition to her parents Bonnie was preceded in death by her son, Earl Long; sisters, Martha Lou Deal and Lillie Earl “Sue” Faircloth.
Bonnie is survived by her grandsons,...
Laurence "Larry" Joseph Kearney, Jr.
Oct 19, 2026
Laurence “Larry” Joseph Kearney, Jr., of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 3, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Laurence Joseph Kearney Sr. and the late Dorothy Estelle Corcoran Kearney.
Larry loved to sail, ski, play golf and...
Megan Marie Lane
Oct 18, 2026
Megan Marie Lane, 28, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
She was born on September 13, 1998, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to Thomas Raymond Vincent and Tamatha Mae Lane.
In her free time, Megan enjoyed coloring, listening to music, and most of all spending time with her children. Though her journey in life faced many difficult challenges,...
John Barry Fenton
Oct 17, 2026
John Barry Fenton, 70, of Hampstead, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
He was born on September 21, 1956, in New Bedford, MA, to the late Barry Fenton and the late Catherine Vaughn.
John worked as an artisan cabinetmaker and enjoyed landscaping. In his free time, he loved playing the guitar and had the unique ability to speak 13 languages.
John...
Gloria "Jane Russell" Zopfi
Oct 16, 2026
Gloria “Jane Russell” Zopfi, 83, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
She was born on October 25, 1942, in Wilmington to the late Woodard Franklin Alford and the late Harriet Tishie (Wilkins) Alford.
Gloria was a social butterfly, animal lover and an outstanding singer. She sang under the name...
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