Wilmington, NC Obituaries

Lottie Walker Wells, age 93, of Wilmington, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2026. She was the oldest member of Eastwood Community Church, formerly College Acres Bapti...

Phillip Drake Batson, known to most as Capt. Drake, was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on January 31, 1963, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by his ...

Kenneth Lawrence Peate passed on August 23, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on October 28, 1950, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Kenneth lived in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Ann Dunsford Mills, age 90, went home to be with her Savior on August 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Ann lived a life defined by faith, perseverance, kindness, and devot...

Rose Marie Bishop, 77, peacefully passed August 22, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Born March 20, 1949, to Eloise Nichols Bishop and George William Bishop. In addition to her parents, she is prece...

Born in Homestead, Florida, Tami proudly carried her South Florida roots with her throughout her life and became known to many as “DJ Tami from Miami.” Tami was charismatic, funny, warm, and unapologe...

Kevin Thomas Smith, of Wilmington, NC, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, leaving this world far too soon. Kevin was a free spirit and...

Reverend Adrian Bruce Shepard of Wilmington, NC, passed away in the presence of his family on August 20, 2026. He was 89. Throughout his life and ministry, Adrian connected with people from every ...

It is with sorrow that we share the sad news of Jordan R. Cohen’s, of Wilmington, NC, passing on August 19th 2026. Jordan was a much-beloved father, grandfather, husband, partner, brother, teacher, m...

Barbara Jean Herman Burrill died in Wilmington, North Carolina on August 20, 2026, at the age of 76 following a year and a half journey with cancer. Growing up in Northern Ohio, Barb enjoyed spending ...

Stephen Anthony Buck, 44, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on August 15, 2026. Born on December 17, 1981, Stephen was born and raised in Wilmington and was a beloved husband, father, son, br...

Grazia (Grace) Ricapito passed away, peacefully, at her home in Hampstead, NC on August 19, 2026. Grace was born on December 11, 1939, the only daughter, to the late Tommaso and Maria Camporeale, in G...

Karl Douglas Vass of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 17, 2026. Doug was born on May 30, 1937, the only child to Julia Jones Vass and Frank Raymond Va...

William Roger Canady, Sr. of Wilmington, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at age 82. William, who preferred to be called “Roger” was born on January 6, 1944, in Wilmington...

Mary Karathanasis passed away peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on April 30, 1933 to the late Evridkii and Vasilio...

William Harold Prince, a lifelong North Carolinian, Vietnam combat veteran, and devoted husband and family man, passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on February 17, 1949, in S...

James “Jim” Clark passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, family, and more than a few good stories. Born July 13, 1944, to Weldon Alfonso “...

Betty Jean (Hall) Mabe, passed away peacefully, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Surry, NC on March 5, 1950. Jean was a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. She love...

James Bresnahan passed on July 30, 2026. James lived in Wilmington, North Carolina. A Committal Service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1311 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412, US, on Aug...

Clifton Ray Justice, an honorable Veteran, passed away peacefully on August 13,2026 under the care of Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born on February 21 ,1945 to Lee and Thelma Justice who preceded h...

Martha Jean Parker Craft, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Forest City, North Carolina. She was born on November 10, 1932, in Rocky Ford, Georgia, to Lucius Augustus P...

Marjorie Lee Dennis Turner (Marji) passed away August 13, 2026. Marji was born in Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1940. She was the daughter of the late John Alfred Dennis, Jr. and May (Evel...

After having lived a long life that she described as completely satisfying, Eleanor Margaret Pinther passed away, at the age of 85, on August 12, 2026, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmin...

In Loving Memory of Steven Everett Housand November 8, 1958 – August 11, 2026 Steven Everett Housand, a cherished husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and honorable veteran, passed away peace...

Dennis Michael Burke of Rocky Point, NC, passed on August 11, 2026, at the age of 72. Born November 11, 1953, son of the late Robert Autoway Burke and Doris Saunders Burke. In addition to his parent...

Mark Allan Hills, age 75, of Leland North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 11, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mark was...

August 9, 1942 – August 11, 2026 Pamelia “Pam” Jackson Gore, 84, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, while in hospice care following a courageous journey with dem...

Veronica Torres Canaday passed on August 7, 2026, at the age of 61, and was a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. A Committal Service will be held at Barlow Vista Baptist Church, 22340 US-17, Ham...

Ruth Ann Betz of Wilmington, NC died on August 9, 2026, at the age of 102. She was born on June 9, 1924, to Mary Frances and Peter Beagan in Brooklyn, NY. She was the youngest of five: Marie, Peter, ...

Caroline Louise Spencer, 84 of Leland, NC passed on August 8, 2026. Services will be Private. Condolence may be sent to the family at www.coblegreenlawn.com

Dear Saint Peter, It is with saddened hearts we find ourselves writing a letter to notify you of another beloved family member’s passing. You might have to introduce yourself to Scott Key when he arri...

Margaret Jane Bashford Tatum, age 93, passed away with grace August 7, 2026, in Wilmington, NC. Jane was born November 22, 1932, in Raleigh, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Crouch ...

Richard Bruce “Dick” Porter Richard Bruce “Dick” Porter passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by his family, on August 6, 2026. He was 87. Dick was a lifelong ...

Vernon Thomas Bunting, Sr., age 85, of Wilmington, NC passed away on August 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 7, 1941, in Windsor, NC to John Thomas Bunting and Jesse Allene Souther Bunting. ...

Janis Cobb Norris passed away on August 1, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born on August 15, 1938 to Hezelee Rudolph Cobb and Malone Lee Cobb in Mayfield Kentucky. Janis graduated from George Peabody...

Dorothy “Dot” Hall Hunt, aged 82, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2026, with her daughters at her side. Dot was born on September 15, 1943, in Salisbury, NC to George Dewitt Hall and Essie Kell...

Rebecca Robinson Clark, age 67, passed away peacefully in hospice care in Wilmington, NC from an untreatable cancer-related bowel obstruction. She was preceded in death by her father John Robinson of ...

Elizabeth “Betty” Pearl MacDuff (née Reed), age 88, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on October 13, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Betty was the daug...

Linda Beasley Wood, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Born In Johnston County, NC, she is the daughter of the late John Berchel Beasley and Ro...

Susan Grace Hairston Galloway After graduating from First Colonial High School in 1976 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sue began her career as an administrative assistant at a local law firm. In 1977, ...

Joseph Anthony Zowin passed on August 2, 2026, at the age of 76. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 7, 2026, at St. Mark Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial...

Daniel Lee Brawley of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 84. Dan was born in Rocky Mount on March 31, 1942, to Reid McNeely Brawley and Rosa Mae Haynes Brawley. Da...

Edward “SKIP” Bruce Wittkofsky Sr. (age) 77 of Leland NC (went to be with the Lord) on August 1,2026. He was born in New Brunswick NJ on May 16, 1949 to parents Frank & Charlotte Wittkofsky. He wa...

Terry Eugene Good passed on July 30, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on June 29, 1951, in Virginia, Terry lived in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Lucy M. Targia, age 91, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2026. Born on August 11, 1934, Lucy lived a life defined by faith, love, and selfless devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Stephen Wayne Bouton (80), of Hampstead, NC passed away on July 29, 2026. Born on March 22, 1946, in Oceanside, New York was the son of Donald Bouton and Ethel Meyers Bouton. Throughout his life, Stev...

Frank Riojas, 89, of Winnabow, NC, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his residence. Frank was born on 23 January 1937 in Asa, Texas. He was the fifth child of ten born to John and Beatrice Riojas. ...

Jacob Fernandez-Villa, 17, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and extraordinary promise. A rising senior at Laney High School, Jaco...

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...