Wilmington, NC Obituaries

Mary H. Moore passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 87, and was a resident of Winnabow, North Carolina.

Marlys Christopher Ransom was born in Minneapolis, MN, May 13, 1926 to Edwin L. and Grace Johnson Christopher. She passed peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2026. Chris was predeceased by her pare...

Virginia Theresa Zloczover passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on March 18, 1949, in Wilmington, Virginia Theresa Zloczover was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Ada Lee Jones Wells Cottle, age 91, passed peacefully on April 22, 2026 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ada was born August 18, 1934 in Wilmington, NC to Thawdy and Alta Jo...

Hugh Wayne Mohr, 82, of Wilmington passed away on April 22, 2026 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Visitation will be at 1pm, Sunday April 26th, followed by funeral service at...

Jimmy Jones, age 70 of Wilmington, NC passed away on Tuesday, 4/21/26 from a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Jimmy lived a life rooted in connection and kindness. Jimmy’s steady presence—qui...

Joyce Marie Clewis Freeman, AGE: 97, of Wilmington, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20,2026. She was born in Wilmington, NC on April 16,1929 to parents Ell Canie Clewis and Charlotte M...

Ronnie Mac Bost, 86, of Belville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He shared 64 wonderful years of ma...

With heavy hearts, yet a sense of peace, we announce the passing of Gary Martin Best, lovingly known as “GPOP” and “Geeps,” on April 17, 2026, at the age of 69. Gary was born in 1956 and raised on a...

Mary Jane Hayes Lane, lovingly known as “Memaw” and “MeMa,” passed away on April 18, 2026, in Wilmington, NC, at the age of 93. She was born on January 27, 1933, in Rocky Point, NC, where she was also...

Robert D Maffitt Jr. passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on May 14, 1947, in Wilmington, and residing in Wilmington, North Carolina.

James “Jimmy” Bowen Sistrunk Jr. Jimmy passed away from a heart attack and met Jesus on Wednesday, April 15th. He was 80 years old. He was born a Wilmingtonian on May 15, 1945 and is an integral part ...

John K. Echo, 92, of Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born to Ernest Echo and Lillian Wharton Echo on May 12, 1933, in Baltimore, MD. In addition to his parents, he was preced...

Marie Catherine Griffin passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 86; she was born on March 18, 1940, in Astoria, New York, and was a resident of Hampstead, North Carolina. Visitation will be held at...

John (“JD”) Divers entered into the fullness of God’s presence on April 16, 2026, in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by loved ones. While we sum up 98 years of life into a proper obituary, we would love to...

Rosemary Hilt Petersen, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1932, in Hague, North Dakota. Rosemary lived a long and meaningful life centered around family, lo...

Lois Pickens Hansen, 92, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center. Lois was born January 21, 1934, in Morris, NY. By her request, no local services are ...

Jimmy Douglas King, Sr., born September 15, 1951, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born in Morehead City, he was the son of the late Gordon Sutton King and Mary Marjorie Stroud Ivey. Raised near Kinston...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thanasi Papoulias on April 14, 2026. He will be deeply missed as we grieve this devastating loss to our family. Thanasi was born November 6, 2...

Wilton O’Dell Deets, Jr., 87, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1938, in Dallas, TX, the son of the late Wilton O’Dell Deets, Sr. and Lillian ...

Daniel Donald Walters, 95, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1931, on an apple farm in Lebanon, PA, the son of the late John and Kathryn Emerich W...

William "Edward" Croom passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on January 12, 1942 to William David Croom and Annie Gertrude Croom in Columbus County, North Carolina. Edward has been a...

Mary Colleen Batson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the age of 79.Colleen as she preferred to be called was born on September 3, 1946; daughter of the late Robert E. Pittman  and M...

It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved Christine Margaret Rossini, born October 19, 1988, who went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 37. ...

Donald Bruce Pennington Sr. passed on April 11, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on July 3, 1939, and was a resident of Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Donald spent many years working as a dedicated...

Christina Taylor Reid, of Wilmington, North Carolina, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on April 11, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to th...

James "Scotty" Thomson passed on April 9, 2026, at the age of 81 peacefully with his wife, Chellie Thomson, by his side. James was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina. He is survived by his 3 ch...

Jo Alleine Pechart Hamill, 90, of Ligonier, PA, died April 8th 2026 in Wilmington, NC surrounded by family. She was born July 23, 1935, in Ligonier, PA a daughter of Clarence B. and Azile Ramsey P...

Eveline Helga Leblanc passed on April 8, 2026, at the age of 95, having been born on April 7, 1931, in Berlin, Germany. She lived in Hampstead, North Carolina.

David J. Swain, 88, formerly of Rocky Point, NC, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, NC. He was born on December 11, 1937, in Bridgeton, NJ. He was a Sergeant in ...

Alton E. Wood was a truly special and remarkable man who made a lasting and positive impression on all those who knew him.  After 98 years, his earthly life ended on April 8, 2026 but the impacts of h...

Alan Russell Furlough, born April 11, 1957, passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 68. Alan was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina. Visitation will be held at Coble Funeral & Cremation Servi...

Costas Bill Tchouros passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 7, 2026.  He was 87 years old. Costas was born on March 6, 1939, in Asheville, North Carolina to Vassilios (Bill) and Chri...

Mr. Alva Lee “Al” Watts, 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, after an extended illness, surrounded by family. He was born August 6, 1937 in Bladen County, NC. He was th...

Dr. Thomas Broffman, son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, doggie dad and friend to many, 74, of Wilmington, NC departed life peacefully on 4-6-26. Born in New York City, Nov. 24, 1951, Thomas grew up ...

Diana Suzanne Pratt, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on March 11, 1950 in Clarksburg, WV. She loved to travel and talk with people wherever she...

MaryAnn Gabor Wall, 86, of Wilmington North Carolina was called to her rest with the Lord on April 3, 2026. She was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1940 to Andrew Michael Gabor and Mary ...

Salvatore Arra, 66, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. Born on September 29, 1959, in New York, NY, son of the late Anthony Arra and Marie Embarrato Arra. Salvatore grew up in Nutley, New Jersey...

Laura Elizabeth Kalmar of Wrightsville Beach, NC passed peacefully in her home at Seapath Towers on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Educated at Cape Fear Academy and UNC Wilmington, Laura was 65 years old. ...

Richard Glyndon “Rick” Catlin April 2, 1954 – April 3, 2026  Richard Glyndon “Rick” Catlin passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 72. Rick’s life was d...

Russell Lee Gambill, 88, of Cedar Bluff, VA, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. He is survived by his sons, Lewis (Buddy) Gambill and Eric Lee Gambill, brother, Gene Gambill, sister-in-law Amar...

Bernadine “Deanie” Elizabeth Dwaileebe-Barton, a kind-hearted, cherished, faithful, and beloved woman, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love and family. Bor...

Gil Hirscher, 87, of Wilmington, NC and previously of Danbury, CT, Stamford, NY, Philadelphia, PA and Kaiserlautern, Germany passed away on Apr. 01, 2026, at his Woods of Holly Tree home supported by ...

Carol Lorraine Noris, 96, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026 at the Davis Community in Wilmington.  Lorraine was born March 19, 1930 in Wannamassa, NJ to Hugo and Caroline Bon...

Linda Maurine Stanley, 76, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born on June 18, 1949, in Champaign, Illinois, Linda was the first child of Forrest (Allen) Sr. and Juanita Do...

Ellen Piner Croom went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 31, where heaven gained an angel with a beautiful smile. She was born in Wilmington, March 4, 1932, the daughter of Charles Piner and Eve...

William Russell Jones, Jr. 83, of Leland, NC (formerly from Bristol, VA) passed away on March 26, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1942, in Abingdon, Virginia to the late William Russell and Pearl M...

Karl Thomas “Tom” Hoepfner, a devoted husband, loving father, and decorated veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, on March 30, 2026. He was 81. Born in Cincinnati...

David James Little, Sr., 78, of Wilmington, NC died Tuesday, March 30, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1947, in Lincolnton, NC, the son of the late Rhyne and Jane Little. David attended UNC-Chapel Hil...

Ronald Leo Yates Ronald Leo Yates, 83, passed away early Monday morning in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by family and friends. Ron was born in 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to Leo and Josephine Yates, and ...