Obituaries
Sophie Marie Owens Wells
Aug 18, 2026
Sophie Wells, 90, of Watha, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on August 18, 2026 at her home with her family by her bedside.
She was born on October 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Donnie and Exie Owens of Pender County. She was predeceased by her precious husband, JP Wells of 67 years at the time of his...
Harley Angus Phillips, Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Harley Angus Phillips, Jr., 75, of Carolina Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 14, 1951, in Wilmington, to the late Harley Angus Phillips and the late Beth Middleton Phillips and was raised in Wallace, NC.
Angus was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family deeply....
Oscar Thomas Anderson, III
Aug 15, 2026
Thomas was born December 3, 1944, in Lake City, SC and passed away August 15, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Preceded in death by his parents Sybil and Oscar Anderson of Lake City, SC and sister JoEllen Odom of Florence, SC, brother-in-law Jesse (Buster) James of Richlands, NC and Father-in-law Butler James of Richlands, NC.
Thomas was employed by...
James "Jay" Richard Blackburn
Aug 14, 2026
James “Jay” Richard Blackburn, 57, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at home following a short illness.
He was born on June 6, 1969, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Claudie and Joan (Hobbs) Blackburn.
Jay enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, metal detecting and working on Volkswagens. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be...
Walter Cornelious Phipps
Aug 13, 2026
Walter Cornelious Phipps, 69, passed from his earthly life Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was born June 18, 1957 in Wilmington, the son of Johnnie C. Phipps and Maggie Earlene Zurcher Phipps. In addition to his parents Walter was preceded in death by his son, Paul Phipps.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Dexter Phipps; sons, James Phipps (Nichole) and...
Kathleen Barnhill Parker
Aug 12, 2026
Kathleen Barnhill Parker, 72 years of age of Burgaw N.C. , passed away on August 12, 2026. She fought a long hard two year battle with Pancreatic cancer. She fought like a warrior but kept a smile throughout.
Kathy was born in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. She was married to Gary Dean Parker and happily shared 35 years of marriage. She has...
Marilyn Raynor Johnson Mitchell
Aug 11, 2026
Marilyn Raynor Johnson Mitchell, age 73, of Mount Olive and formerly of Wallace, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from ECU Health in Greenville.
She was born on November 2, 1952, in Duplin County, NC; the daughter of Jeanette Mobley Raynor of Wallace and the late Benjamin “Ben” Raynor.
Surviving in addition to her...
John Dale Watkins
Aug 10, 2026
John Dale Watkins, 65, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
He was born on June 14, 1961, in Aberdeen, Maryland, the son of the late Robert Spicer Watkins and the late Doshie Ann Watkins Justice.
John served as a merchant marine for more than 15 years, a career that took him around the world. He was a...
Elizabeth Dooley Hammonds
Aug 10, 2026
Elizabeth Dooley Hammonds, 58, passed from her earthly life Monday, August 10, 2026. She was born August 24, 1967 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Patrick Dooley and Peggy Lane Dooley, both who preceded Elizabeth in death.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Dale Hammonds; sons, Jeremy Greene (Jacquelyn) and Patrick Greene; daughter, Suzanne Frydryk (Christian); grandchildren, James Greene, Jenasessa...
Ronald Wayne Haire
Aug 9, 2026
Ronald Wayne Haire, 78, passed peacefully from his earthly life Sunday, August 9, 2026.
He was born May 26, 1948 in Pender County, the son of William Haire and Gladys Barnhill White. In addition to his parents Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Meeks Haire; sister, Barbara Haire Davis; and nephew, Chris Elliott.
Wayne is survived by his daughter,...
Terry Clayton Jones
Aug 8, 2026
Terry Clayton Jones, 77, of Willard, North Carolina passed from this life to his eternal rest on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
He was born on April 11, 1949, in Pender County; the son of the late Moses Clayton and Mary Cavenaugh Jones. Terry was also preceded in death by his son Bradley Sean Jones.
Terry proudly served his country in the United...
Hildred Thomas "Tommy" Groves, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
Hildred Thomas "Tommy" Groves Jr., 82, passed away on August 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in his home. Tommy lived a life rooted in hard work, devotion to those he loved, and an appreciation for the simple things in life. He will be remembered for his playful sense of humor, skilled hands, unwavering independence, and the...
Janice Hatcher Cavenaugh
Aug 5, 2026
Janice Hatcher Cavenaugh, age 64, left this earthly life for her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
She was born on November 2, 1962, in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Walter and Louise Bradshaw Hatcher. Janice was also preceded in death by her brothers Tony Ray Hatcher and Glenn Hatcher.
Janice...
Linda Carol Kraulik
Aug 4, 2026
Linda Carol Kraulik, 70, of Magnolia, NC passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at ECU Health in Greenville after a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 15, 1955, in Harvey County, Kansas to William Clinton and Dolores Bradshaw Kraulik Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother Donald Kraulik, nephew...
Barbara Jean Morgan
Aug 3, 2026
Barbara Jean Callahan Morgan, 87, passed gently from her earthly life Monday, August 3, 2026 in Wilmington.
She was born September 20, 1938 in New Hanover County, the daughter of Ralph Callahan and Rachael Sutherland Callahan.
In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Morgan.
Barbara is survived by her children, Gerald Buechler, Christian Buechler (Karen),...
Eddie Ray McCormick
Aug 3, 2026
Eddie Ray McCormick, 83, passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, August 3, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.
He was born May 30, 1943 in Pender County the son of John Roland McCormick and Ruth Bland McCormick. In addition to his parents Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Caison McCormick and brother, Marion McCormick.
Eddie is...
Mary Lou Scofield
Aug 2, 2026
Mary Lou (Johnson) Scofield, 86, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on August 2, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 27, 1940, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Joe E. Johnson and the late Annie McCandless Johnson.
Mary Lou is survived by her beloved husband, Earl Edward Scofield, Jr.;...
Brenda Lee Rowe Perry
Aug 1, 2026
Brenda Rowe Corbin Perry, 77, passed peacefully at home on August 1, 2026, with her husband Phillip by her side.
She was born Nov. 13, 1948 in Starke, FL, where her father’s US Navy career had taken the family. Much of her childhood was spent moving with her parents and her sister, Cindy, up and down the Eastern Seaboard when the...
Nellie Ruth Mohr DeBose
Aug 1, 2026
On August 1, 2026, heaven gained one of the most beautiful angels ever!!
Nellie Mohr DeBose left this earth and ascended into the arms of Jesus.
Nell was one of the most caring, loving ladies to ever walk this earth. She genuinely loved people and cared about where they would spend eternity. If everyone she invited to Northside showed up, it would...
Henry Allen Hobbs
Jul 30, 2026
Henry Allen Hobbs, 58, passed from his earthly life Thursday, July 30, 2026 at home. He was born April 29, 1968 in Fulton, Georgia, the son of Charles Belton Hobbs, Jr. and Mary Yvonne Wigenton Lubbess.
In addition to his father Henry was preceded in death by his stepfather, Walter Lubbess; brother, Tony Hobbs; and nephew, Casey Hobbs.
In addition to his...
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