Wilmington, NC Obituaries

Joyce Marie Strickland, 89, of Winnabow, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Wilmington, NC on July 5, 1936, daughter to Mack Roland Hobbs and Josephine Hill Hobbs. ...

Andrzej “Andy” Sakowski was born in Otwock, Poland, on October 3, 1947, to Stanisława and Władysław Sakowski. He was the eldest of four children and played an active role in family life, helping his p...

Robert Strange Bridgers Jr., of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Wilmington and raised in both Wilmington and Asheboro, Rob was the son of ...

Betty Louise Morrow Mathews "Betty Lou" Betty Mathews, 98, of Wilmington, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on May 29, 2026, at The Davis Community. She is survived b...

Eileen was born on July 31, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA. She spent most of her adult life working in Human Resources with numerous companies in California. She was married once in her early adult years f...

Janice Ward October 24, 1941 – May 28, 2026 Janice Boyd Ward, age 84, of Leland, NC, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. She was born in Ash, NC on October 24, 1941 to Johnny Richard Boyd, Sr. an...

Chesterfield, SC – Mr. Emsley A. Laney, Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at McLeod Health – Cheraw, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will take pla...

Frances Antoinette Gurgul, age 79, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, North Carolina at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center. Born in South Amboy, New Jersey, and raised in Sayreville, NJ, France...

Richard “Dick” Rosenmeier, 93, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 28, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Richard was born and raised in Avenel, New ...

Estella Bennett Carr, 84, of Wilmington, NC passed away on May 29th, 2026, in Huntersville, NC. Estella was born February 4th, 1942, in Wilmington, NC to James and Serena Bennett. As a child, Estell...

Kenneth Robert Eaton, Jr, 79, of Wilmington, NC died May 23rd, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1946, a son of the late Kenneth Robert Eaton, Sr and Mary Nell Eaton. He graduated from The O...

Rebecca "Suzy" Sue Allred Penny, affectionately known to everyone as "Suzy" or "Nana," passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice center, surrounded by the love of...

In Loving Memory of Dorothy (Dot) Shealy Springs It is with heavy hearts and lovely memories that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Dot Springs, w...

Elizabeth (Libby) Irby Aden died at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was 96 years old. She was born on December 6, 1929 to Byron and Eva (Sharp) Irby. She was the sixth of seven children. She is p...

Willie "Faye" Malone 86, formerly of Rocky Point, N.C. passed away on May 23, 2026, at Duke Hospital. She was born in Columbus County to the late Sam and Willie Williamson She was a member of North ...

Catherine “Cay” Russell Davis Obituary Catherine Russell Davis, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 at the age of 78. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised in Memph...

Sylvia Arlene Morgan Auten **July 30, 1936 – May 24, 2026** Sylvia Arlene Morgan Auten, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away at the age of 89 on May 24, 2026, due to complications from congesti...

Jane Edens Cherry April 13, 1921 - May 23, 2026 How do you even begin to describe a person who has lived on the earth for a very long time and who has made such a wonderful impact on countless people...

Brenda Robertson Booze Brenda Robertson Booze, a beautiful soul inside and out, passed away on May 19, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, beauty and grace. Born Brenda Leigh Robertson on November 7, 194...

Charles Edward Riggleman passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 95, and was born on February 23, 1931, and was a resident of Hampstead, North Carolina.

Beverly Anne Moody, 61, of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, after her body grew tired from a hard-fought journey through life. Originally from Arkansas, Beverly ca...

Kathleen Ann Burrows, 70, of Leland, NC passed away on May 18, 2026. Kathleen was born in Syracuse, NY on May 23, 1955, daughter of Jim and Angela Wilson. Kathleen enjoyed bird watching, word sear...

Carolyn Rivenbark died peacefully at age 71 after a long illness on May 18, 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center with her son, Tony Croom, by her side. Carolyn had a zest for life and enjoy...

Joyce Susan (Arle) Reidy Rivenburgh, lovingly known as Joyce, was born on August 27, 1944 in Bristol, Connecticut, to Emil and Marie (Sonstrom) Arle, the youngest of six children. She passed away in W...

Jean Genevieve Morgan Pugh, 96, of Wilmington, NC, passed away May 16, 2026. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on May 7, 1930, to the late Colonel Morgan, Jr. and Sadie Spivey Morgan. After moving t...

Bradley Quelch Wootten, age 81, passed away May 18, 2026, at Novant Hospital in Wilmington, NC, following a brief illness. He was born November 21, 1944, at James Walker Memorial Hospital in Wilmingt...

RANDI LOUISE LITTLE, age 59, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away in her sleep on May 10, 2026. Randi was born on June 5, 1966, in Charlotte, North Carolina to parents Roger Girard Little and Ma...

Mark Madison Squires passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on October 22, 1955, in Lumberton, North Carolina, Mark lived in Rocky Point, North Carolina. Mark was pr...

Elmer Anthony Wild, 89 of Wilmington NC passed away peacefully on Sunday May 17, 2026. Elmer was born on April 25, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Sarah and Elmer Wild Sr. Elmer had a long...

We write with great sorrow to announce that Mary McLean Evans passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2026. Mary passed comfortably in her home overlooking the beautiful marsh behind her neighborhood in Wilm...

Frances Teresa (nee Ganusko) Burn, age 100, passed away peacefully on 14 May 2026 in Wilmington, NC. Fran, born of immigrants from Poland on 17 November 1925 in Millis, Massachusetts. Fran lived a lo...

William C Wilkins Jr. passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on February 21, 1942. William C Wilkins Jr. was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Col John J. Hunt Jr, 79, of Wilmington, NC went to be with the Lord on May 14th, 2026. He was born in New Bern, NC. on June 22nd, 1946. He was preceded in death by his mom Hazel Gaskins Hunt, father, ...

September 4, 1938 – May 14, 2026 Eric Reeves, Jr., age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and master craftsmanship. Born on September 4, 1938, in W...

Joseph Michael Gorkowski, of Leland, passed away peacefully in Leland on May 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 12, 1952, in Staten Island, NY. He was 74 years old. ...

Brianne Allis (Leclaire) Fox, 46, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 13, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 6, 1979, to Mary and David. ...

Michele Carder passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 66. She was born on October 28, 1959. Visitation will be held at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel, 17730 Highway 17 North, Hampstead, NC 28401, o...

Justina Baztan Hanby, known to those who loved her as Ana, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on May 12, 2026. Ana was born in Ejea de los Caballeros, a province of Zaragoza, Spain. She was...

“I love the life I live, and I live the life I love.” - Mose Allison John Dearman Martin (February 19, 1959 - May 11, 2026), father, husband, church leader, and leader in the law, passed away early in...

William Francis Flynn, 74, of Leland, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born July 23, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late John Edward Flynn and Alice McLaughlin. In addition to his parents, he...

Dr. KARLA MONTGOMERY WAGNER Dr. Karla Montgomery Wagner, 69, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away suddenly in the arms of her husband Rich on May 9, 2026, in her home. Born on August 6, 1956, Karla...

Louise Floyd Gorham died peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 29. 1939 in Columbus County to Edna Eliza Floyd and Benjamin Franklin Floyd. While in ele...

Dermot Cadogan, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the Davis Facility on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on April 12, 1941, Dermot lived a life defined by...

Larry Brewer, born November 11, 1942, in Wilmington, NC to Bernice Byrd Brewer and Hubert Brewer, peacefully and joyfully walked through the doors of paradise holding Jesus’ hand on May 7, 2026 at 83 ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Katherine "Kay" Clark, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered ...

Mr. Rex Delmas Little, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Rex was born in Brunswick County, North Carolina, in 1933, the son of Jesse and Ber...

Billy Gene Cottle, age 91, entered the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on May 9, 2026. Billy was born on January 26,1935 in Wilmington, NC to parents, Rodolph Duffy Cottle and Lola Maybelle Harrell...

Lynn Martha Bigler Akerhielm Lynn Akerhielm, of Castle Hayne, NC and Carmel, IN passed away May 8, 2026 after a spirited 3 1/2 year fight against cancer. Never once did she complain. Lynn was born ...

Christopher Ray Gurganious, 50, of Wilmington, passed away at his home on May 6, 2026. Chris was a hardworking man, a loyal friend, and a devoted father whose warm smile and unforgettable laugh brough...

Tommy McCormick, born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Greenwood Lake, New York, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Tommy was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose p...