Wilmington, NC Obituaries

Judy Dykes passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on January 1, 1941. Judy was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Mrs. Sarah Cook Register, 83 of Leland, NC passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Brunswick County on October 26, 1942, she was the daughter of ...

KRISTIN JOY WEINBECK (NEE WERDIN), 58 Passed away February 13, 2026, after an eight-month illness. She leaves behind a life defined by a sharp intellect, a strong work ethic, a spirit of adventure, an...

Carol (Clark) Drummond, born on May 17, 1940, in Montgomery, West Virginia, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Larry Dale Batson, 81, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on February 10, 2026, in his hometown of Wilmington. Born on December 16, 1944, in Wilmington, Larry was a lifelong resident of the c...

Grady Franklin Hardin Jr. Grady Franklin Hardin Jr., 67, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 surrounded by family. Grady was born December 29, 1958 to the late Gra...

Kathleen Dell Horowitz was born on January 3, 1950, in Michigan. Kathleen, also affectionately known as Kathy, loved nature. Kathy spoke often of her playing in the woods and how grounded and loved sh...

Joseph “Joe” Francis McGuire passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 76 leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his country and love for his family. He was born on March 12, 1949, in Bayshore,...

Corydon Martin Cook, aged 66, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was born on January 23, 1960. Corydon was a resident of Leland, North Carolina.

Mr. Kenneth Carl Barfield, age 80, of Rocky Point, North Carolina went to be with God on January 31, 2026. He passed in his home surrounded by his family including his devoted wife Peggy Barfield daug...

Marcia Leeds, born on May 8, 1952, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 73. Marcia was a resident of Southport, North Carolina.

Betty (Elizabeth) Zurawicki, 98, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Betty was born on January 13, 1928, in The Bronx, New York, to Stephen and Kathleen (Gill) ...

Enick Edward Diffee, aged 71, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born on November 11, 1954, Enick was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

James Edward Swart, affectionately known as Eddie, was born September 26, 1929, making him 96 years old at the time of his passing. He was the second of five boys born to his Dutch immigrant father...

Clyde Ronald “Ron” Wight, Sr., age 92 died Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born April 17, 1933, in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Clyde Wight and Elverda Eliason Wight. He graduated from Bradford High S...

Julia Marie Brown Sellers, 92 of Leland, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 21, 2026. She was born in the Rowan community of Bladen County on April 13, 1933, daughter o...

Tina Lee Potter, born on July 3, 1964, in Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 61. Tina Lee Potter was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Robert Alan Hastings, age 65, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born on April 29, 1960, he was a resident of Leland, North Carolina.

George C. Baer, 77, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. George was born on August 3, 1948, in Canton, Ohio. He enjoyed spending his time golfing and working in...

Samuel H. G. Killman IV passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 68. Sam lived a life full of energy, purpose, and dedication. From an early age, he found his passion in football, playing for h...

Chad Jason Davis age 48, of Wilmington, NC passed away January 11, 2026. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 14, 1977, to Susan Phillips (LeClair) and Kenneth Clifton Davis. He is preceded i...

Elaine Hattiway Bland, 90, of Wilmington, North Carolina, peacefully entered her eternal home on January 9, 2026, at Novant New Hanover Hospital, where she was joyfully welcomed into the loving arms o...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mia Kim Roberts, age 63, of Havelock, North Carolina, on January 6, 2026. Born on September 17, 1962, in Odessa, Texas, to Frances Dale Logan a...

Henry Howard Sandlin, 90, passed away peacefully at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, in Wilmington, NC. Henry was born Sept. 22, 1935, the only son of the late Henry Howard and Edith Gray Sandlin. Henry ...

Dr. Molly Virginia Allen, an esteemed ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after a prolonged illness. She was 73. Born on March 29, 1952, in Nacogdoches, TX, to...

Patricia S Autrey, born on January 10, 1935, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jean Hardy Wells, age 85, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on December 26, 2025. She was born in Wilmington, NC on August 25, 1940, to Alvis Rex Hardy and Mary McCa...

Don Thorning ,94, of Wilmington, NC passed away on December 23, 2025. Don was born in Emmett, Idaho on August 22,1931, son of Christian Have Thorning and Lillian Brestel Thorning. He is preceded in d...

Karen Simmons Ramsey was born on April 14, 1960, in North Carolina. She passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Karen was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Robert Righton Brown passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on August 5, 1930 to Righton Robinson and Janie Moore Brown. H...

Golden Virginia (Sharpe) Humphrey of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in her home with her daughters by her side. Golden was born shortly before the onset of the Great Depr...

Beverly Schoninger passed away on December 17 peacefully and surrounded by love. Her caring heart made the world a better place and enhanced everyone she touched. Beverly was a deeply loving mother,...

Mrs. Johanna Anne Mc Ateer died peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born on July 01, 1942, in Philadelphia to Alfred Beck and Marjorie Keeney Beck. In addition to her parents, she w...

Greg Meyers was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the beloved son of Louis Joseph and Joan Niemeier Meyers. During his high school years, Greg moved to Wilmington, where he discovered his gift for carpentry—a...

Sharon Combs Burnett, age 68 of Wilmington, NC died December 10, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1957, to Chester Combs, Sr. and Marjorie Neve. She was preceded in death by her father. She is ...

Frederick “Fred” Kornegay, 90, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Born on June 20, 1935, in Mount Olive, North Carolina, Fred lived a full and meaningful life...

Daniel James Rupert was born on January 18, 1943, in Syracuse, New York. He passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack C. Rupert and Cecelia Rup...

J. D. Gore Jr., age 84 died Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born April 21, 1941, in Raeford, NC to J.D. Gore Sr. and Beulah Snipes Gore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ...

Delphia Mae McDonald Carlyle was born on January 16, 1934, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, to Joe and Lydia McDonald. The youngest of three children, she entered her eternal reward on December 4...

Joyce Redmond Perdue, born on September 21, 1948, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin P. Redmond and Elizabeth Nadine Redmond. She was...

Deidre Forest, born on September 19, 1955, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 70.

Janice Elizabeth (Jackson) Hardy of Wilmington, beloved mother and grandmother went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025. Janice was born November 18, 1933 to the late Evie Holmes Jackson and Haro...

John (Jay) Kippax Hutchings Jr., a dedicated CPA and successful real estate developer, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Falls River, Massachusetts, on November 11...

Betty Thaye Rabon passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on November 21, 1935, in Leland, North Carolina. Betty was a resident of Leland, North Carolina.

John Charles Harkey, of Rocky Point North Carolina, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 1, 1947, in Charlotte, North Carolina, John lived a life marked by dedication to hi...

John A Rogers Jr. was born on November 8, 1942, in Hemingway, South Carolina. He passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Leland, North Carolina. He was preceded in de...

Mr. Kenneth Dale Nelson, age 84, passed away on November 25, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1941, in Danville, Kentucky to Basil Nelson and Phoebie Hays. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in ...

Vera Elizabeth Barnhill, affectionally known as “Muffin” left us to be with our Lord on November 20, 2025 Muffin was born to the late George and Vera Carlton on August 26, 1953, in Wilmington, NC. Sh...

Dale Connor Crawford Lockwood passed away peacefully at home in Wilmington, North Carolina, on November 23, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, a...

Peter Mancusi-Ungaro, M.D. a devoted physician, husband, father and friend passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on this 22nd day of November. Born in Salinas, CA in 1943, he moved a...