Wilmington, NC Obituaries

Stephen Wayne Bouton passed on July 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on March 22, 1946, Stephen was a resident of Hampstead, North Carolina.

Despina “Dorothy” Lardis Manolukas, 94, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, with her loved ones at her bedside. Born on February 18, 1932, in Warren, Ohio, she was ...

Charlotte Piver Kelly, formerly of Atkinson and Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Whiteville, NC, on October 2, 1943, Charlotte was the daughter of th...

Shirley Faye Clark passed on July 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Born June 17, 1935, Shirley lived in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Nathan William Taylor passed on July 25, 2026, at the age of 48. Born January 25, 1978, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Nathan lived in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. A Memorial Service in Honor ...

Lunsford Richardson King passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 60.

William Hyde Canetto passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 28, 1946, in Columbia County, New York, William lived in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Elio Morgante, 94 years old, of Danbury, CT, and Marco Island, Fla, passed away on July 26, 2026. Elio Morgante was born in Tagliacozzo, Abruzzo, Italy, as a naturalized United States Citizen on March...

Rosemary Pardieck Smith passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on January 16, 1943, in Columbus, Indiana. Rosemary lived in Wilmington, North Carolina.

In loving memory of Charles English It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles English who departed this life on July 25, 2026, at the age of 76. Born, raised, and a lifelo...

Barbara Gee Williams (Kitty), 89 of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. She was born in Kenbridge, Virginia on October 5, 1936 to Harold Benjamin Gee, Sr and Martha Tisdale Gee. K...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gus Katris on July 23, 2026 Gus will be remembered for kindness, warmth, and the love shared with family and friends, and will be deeply missed...

Charles Larry Gortman passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, North Carolina, on July 21, 2026. He was born July 29, 1943, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Paul and Per...

Julius F Howard, 93, of Wilmington, NC, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 21, 2026, in his home. He loved his wife and family. Julius was the owner and pharmacist of Seashore Drugs in Wilmington...

Nancy Jean Kirby, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1943, in Cades, South Carolina, to the late Woodrow Kirby and Isla T...

On July 19, 2026, heaven gained one of America’s greatest warriors and devoted fathers. Lieutenant Colonel Allen Thompson Lamb, USAF (Retired), passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington, North ...

Lynda Danielle Pinkey, 57, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1968, in Williston, North Dakota, and lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and an appreciation ...

Ruth Gramentine Efird departed this life on July 18th, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 8, 1937, to James Turner and Helen Gramentine. Though her hometown was Akron, OH, predominantly;...

Clifford Gilmore passed away on July 16, 2026, at the age of 83; he was born on August 18, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, and was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born in Brooklyn, New...

Anne Elizabeth Torres, 56, of Wilmington, NC died on July 12, 2026. She was born in Wakefield, RI on October 27, 1969, daughter of Richard and Barbara Huntwork. Including her parents, she is preceded...

Janice Earliene Harrelson Carr, of Wilmington, N.C. (formerly of Prince Frederick, Maryland), passed peacefully on July 17, 2026, with the loving company of three daughters and one special granddaught...

Mary Caroline Russ Pole passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. She had just celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by family, and we were so happy to celebrate with her. She was born in Biscoe, NC ...

Jane VandeGrift Wilgis passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was 89 years old. Born August 7, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Dr. William B....

Rebecca (Becky) Keith McGee, 86, of Castle Hayne, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 14, 1939, in Pender County to Walter Barn...

Laura “Laurie” Alleine Hamill, 68, passed away on July 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family and the comforting presence of her sisters, her great-nephe...

Zeferino Sanchez Vigil passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 72. Born July 13, 1954, in Mexico City, Mexico, Zeferino lived in Wilmington, North Carolina. Visitation will be held at Coble Funeral ...

Charles David Atkinson, known to his friends and family as David, grew up in a working-class neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. Although raised there, his parents were both from Wilmington, North Caro...

Betty J. Downey, age 92 of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1933, in Corinth, Kentucky to Hardin Simpson and Viola Smith Simpson. In add...

Teresa Renee “Terrie” (Easley) Smith, 67, of Wilmington passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Terrie was born on May 12, 1959, in Merritt Island Florida, daughter of the late John Bennett and Fran...

Linda Camille Bagwell went to her Heavenly home on July 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Thelma Bagwell, and her sisters, Florence Costin and Dorothy Tyson. Linda was born...

Robert David Gillis passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on August 30, 1948, in Rochester, New York, he was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina. Bob’s memorial service, A Memorial Serv...

Mary Evelyn Blanton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was a young 90 years old. Mary loved children and dedicated her life to working with them. She was a cafeteria w...

After a life well lived, Dr. Stanley Howard Goloskov passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Stan was the beloved husband of JW Goloskov, devoted father of Nikki...

Louise Hooper Jones, 69, of Wrightsville Beach, NC, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, she later made her home in Winston-Salem and Alexandria, Virginia, before eventuall...

Billy Hollis, 92, of Leland, NC, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. A Masonboro Sound native, he moved to Leland after the death ...

Margaret Mary Steed passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on October 21, 1943, in New York City, New York, she was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Bobbie Lee Mullins passed on June 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held at Freedom Baptist Church, 802 North Collefe Rd., Wilmington, NC 28405, on July 24, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:0...

Joan Crocker Sheridan was born on May 28, 1948, in Cortland, New York, and passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Joan grew up on East River Road at Crocker Farms in C...

Daryl Goodwin, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Daryl was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved spending time on th...

Cheryl Dianne Mallard, of Wilmington, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her heavenly Father on July 4, 2026, completely surrounded by her loving family. Independent to the very end, she wi...

Doris H. Markie, 92 of Wilmington, NC (January 24, 1934 - July 6, 2026). Born and raised in Yonkers, NY. Doris spent the majority of her adult life living in New City, NY and Milford, NJ before moving...

Richard Lawrence "Rich" Heck, 90, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Rich was born on April 9, 1936, in Delran, ...

Rebekah Anne "Becky" (Moore) Rhodes, 83, departed this life surrounded by her children, entering the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born in Wilson, No...

Richard Allison Pridgen age 72 of Wilmington, NC passed Friday, July 3, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born in Wilmington, NC on August 13, 1953 to Eugene and Geraldine. He was preceded...

Johanna M. Usala (1933-2026) Johanna M. Usala, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on May 27, 1933, in Bristol, Connecticut. She earned a Bac...

Christina Marie Tanner, known to all who loved her simply as Momma Christy, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 54. She leaves behind a world made brighter by her presence and a fam...

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Raymond Leonard Schultz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love the evening of June 28, 2026 at the incredible age of 106 years. He was born in Minneapolis, Minne...

Linda Murray Carter passed on June 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Linda lived in Wilmington, North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Coble Funeral ...

Candace Jean Swart Houck ("Candy") Candace Jean Swart Houck, lovingly known as "Candy," of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on June 15, 195...

Joe Pat Clem, 91, of Wilmington, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on June 27, 2026. Joe was born on October 23, 1934, in Star, Texas, to Elizabeth Stasney Clem and Trammel Petice Clem. He was...