Wilmington, NC Obituaries

Judith Ros Pierce, 86, of Wilmington, NC passed on October 22, 2026. Services to be announced Soon.

David “Bruce” Odum Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Bruce was born on January 8, 1953, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to James ...

Mary Jean Hodges, 87, of Leland, NC passed away on October 19, 2026. Mary was born on August 18, 1939 in Wilmington, NC daughter to David Chow Lem and Nellie Beck Lem. She is preceded in death by...

Dr. Mark Lee Glover of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away on October 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center with family by his side. Mark was born December 31, 1962, in Raleigh, NC, the youngest...

Donna Upgrove passed on June 14, 2022, at the age of 75.

Mr. Atlas Alan Maynard III, age 85 of Wilmington passed away on October 16, 2026. He was born in Harrells, NC on August 20, 1941 to Hannah Ezlee Allen Maynard and Atlas Alan Maynard, Jr. He was prec...

Willis Howland Aldridge July 19, 1934 – October 16, 2026 Willis Howland Aldridge died on October 16, 2026, on his 55th wedding anniversary, at the age of 92. "Bird" was born on July 19, 1934, in Dur...

Robert Thomas Brunton, Jr (Tom) was born February 28, 1940 in Kenmore, NY, the oldest child and only son to Robert Thomas Brunton Sr and his beloved wife Alice. His two younger sisters gave him early ...

In Loving Memory of Carol Joan Cooper Carol Joan Cooper (née Harris), 83, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of October 15, 2026. Born on April 14, 1943, in Paterson, New Jers...

Rebecca Ellis Fields, 74, passed on October 14, 2026. Born June 8, 1952, she resided in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by: Nephew Christopher Scott Reese, her parents Louise Co...

Gerald R. Alford, 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away on October 13, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1938, in Robeson County, NC son to Hal Alford and Miriam Mercer Alford. He is also preceded in death...

In Loving Memory of William “Bill” H. Smith William “Bill” H. Smith December 1939 – October 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” H. Smith, who passed away on Sun...

David "Dave" Paul Harvey, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, on October 10, 2026. Born December 25, 1945, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dave was the son of the late P...

Shannon Arrington White, 56, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care following her courageous fight with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Shannon will be lovingly ...

Billie Elizabeth Britt passed on October 12, 2026, at the age of 93. A resident of Leland, North Carolina, Billie Elizabeth Britt’s Committal Service will be held at Coble Funeral and Cremation Ser...

Catherine Maclay, known as Kate, was born on November 10, 1944, to Ruth Moreno Coe Romberg and Capt. Henry A. Romberg, USN. She died on October 9, 2026. Kate spent many summers of her early life in Gu...

Cathy Ann Ladd, affectionately known as Noose or Noosey-poo, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, in her sleep at Peak Resources on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born ...

David Arthur Klein, PhD, died in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 11, 2026, aged 86. He was born on January 21, 1940, in New York City, and spent his youth in Kearny, New Jersey, and Wilmington, ...

Timothy O'berry Maready, of Wilmington, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 76. Timmie was born on March 4, 1950, in Chinquapin, North Carolina, son of Berry and Stella Maready. Timmie mar...

Gladys Newsom, of Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC died on October 10, 2026. She was born in Charlotte, NC on December 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Fred Woodside Greene and Inez Alexande...

George Ramsey of Hubert, NC, born on October 9, 2026, in Southport, NC, to Blanche Hewett Ramsey, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2026, in Winnabow, NC. He is preceded in death by his partner of ...

Lois was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Clement A and Lillian M Doyle. She met her husband, James Patrick Moran, in Lockport, NY and they married in August, 1958. She had a Bachelor Degree...

It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Joan Mary Good of Leland, NC after a 13-month battle with glioblastoma. Joan passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2026, surrounded by t...

June Baldwin Elkins affectionately known as J.B., Pop Pop or the Mayor of Monroe Street at OIB passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at Brookdale Memory Care with his daughter by his side. Born Jun...

James Russell Brown, Sr. 90, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Novant Healthcare New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Duplin County, NC, on January 3, 1936, the son...

Hazel Lorraine Bradberry (known as Lori to all who loved her), 64, of Wilmington, NC died on October 8, 2026. She was born to Frank Bailey Boyce and Julie Johnson Boyce on October 5, 1962 in Elizabeth...

Carol Starnes Vercaemert, born Joan Carol Starnes in Charlotte, NC was raised in a loving Christian home. Her family’s active participation at Thomasboro Presbyterian Church formed an unwavering beli...

William Walter Eudailey, Jr. "Billy" passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 7, 2026. He was 70 years old. Billy was born on March 19, 1956, in Woodbridge, Va. He was the husband of the late Pa...

Beverly Lehrschall Padgett passed away at the age of 83 on Oct. 5, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Fred M. Lehrschall and Mary (Margaret) Coston Lehrschall. She was a member of Castle Hayne C...

Consuelo Maravilla Melchor passed on October 5, 2026. Consuelo was a resident of Jacksonville, North Carolina. A Visitation will be held at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service, 1155 Shipyard Blvd,...

Jimmy Fergus, 80, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. Born on April 27, 1946, Jimmy was the son of the late Robert L. Fergus and Grace McSwain Fergus. He was a...

Betty Lynn Burr Albert died on October 3, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by her immediate family. A celebration of her Christian life will be shared at Pine Valley Methodist Church b...

David Edmund Silver passed on October 1, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on December 28, 1952, in New York, New York, David was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Ellen J. Hargrave passed on October 4, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 1, 1948, in Utica, New York, Ellen lived in Wilmington, North Carolina.

James (“Jim”) Alexis MacDonald, 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026 after a prolonged illness. Born May 6, 1949 to James A. MacDonald and Rosalyn “Nippy” MacDonald in ...

Dr. James B. Boyd of Wilmington died October 3, 2026, at age 102. He was married for 70 years to Joan H. Boyd before she preceded him in 2020. He leaves behind their three children: Janice Purcell...

Patricia Foster Brennan passed on October 2, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 9, 1949, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Patricia lived in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Michael Edmund Wesolowski Sr., age 83, passed away on October 4th, 2026, peacefully at home with his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and devotion. Born on July 14th, 1943, Mi...

Mary Ann McGreevey, known to all as Mickey, passed away at home on Sunday October 4th, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1935 to her parents, Thomas and Stella McGreevey. She was an original Babylon girl...

Mary Carol (Makinen) Pulkas, 79, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on October 1, 2026. Mary was born December 12, 1946, in Houghton, Michigan, to the late John and Nelma Makinen. Raised in M...

Brenda Kay (Atkinson) Byrd, age 68, of Sneads Ferry, NC, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Brenda was born on April 19, 1958, in Wilmington, NC, the daughte...

Charles Bryant, affectionately known as "Charlie," passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2026. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Charlie served with honor and was awarded the N...

Leslie Nolan McCarthy March 6, 1961 – September 28, 2026 Leslie Nolan McCarthy, 65, of Leland, North Carolina, died on September 28, 2026, leaving behind a family and communities made immeasurably br...

Molly Burke Baruc, 82, passed on September 29, 2026, and was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina. A Funeral Service will be held at B'Nai Israel Congregation, 2601 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC ...

A celebration of the unforgettable life of Frank Vincent Piccolino of Wilmington will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Moose Lodge, 4610 Carolina Beach Road. Frank died Sept. 26 a...

Gary H. Koster lived a life defined by love, service, craftsmanship, adventure, and a genuine enjoyment of people. Born on January 25, 1942, in Freeport, New York, to Mildred and Herman Koster, Gary ...

Robert "Bob" Herdemian Robert "Bob" Herdemian, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Slate Hill, NY, passed away on September 26, 2026. Born i...

Robert L. Holt, 81, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Wilmington, NC on July 7, 1945, to the late Robert Eldridge and Mildred Bowden Holt. Robert was a devote...

Otis "Milton" White passed on September 25, 2026, at the age of 76. Milton was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Wednesday, Septem...

Reed Stephen Bartley of Carolina Beach, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 93.   Born on December 31, 1932, in Pikeville, Kentucky, Reed was the youngest of 16 children born to...