Obituaries
Celia Pickett Smith
Sep 7, 2026
Celia Pickett Smith, 90, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Morningside of Wilmington.
She was born on June 6, 1936, in Chinquapin, NC, to the late Mildred Parker Farmer.
Celia faithfully attended 828 Church and cherished her relationship with the Lord. She loved her family deeply and treasured the time they shared together. She also enjoyed sewing...
McRay Cottle
Sep 5, 2026
McRay Cottle, 78, of Teachey, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home.
He was born on May 31, 1948 in Duplin County; the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Virginia Brown Cottle.
Mac, as he was affectionately called, proudly served in the United States Army and was a high school technology and drafting teacher who taught...
Clara Kathryn Ogden
Sep 3, 2026
Clara Kathryn Ogden, age 54, of Rose Hill passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
She was born in New Hanover County; the daughter of Terry and Patricia Smith Stonerock of Rose Hill.
In addition to her parents, Clara leaves behind 2 devoted sons who loved their mother dearly Zachary Stonerock and his wife Jessica of Rose Hill and Marcel Brown...
Beatriz Edith Penley
Sep 2, 2026
Beatriz Edith Sandoval Penley, age 89, of Swansboro passed peacefully from her earthly life to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington surrounded by her family.
Beatriz, affectionately known by Nina to her late husband and Bea to friends and family, was born on April 13, 1937, in El Arco, Baja California, Mexico,...
Elizabeth Lindner
Sep 1, 2026
Elizabeth Lindner, 35, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
She was born on June 8, 1991, in Sarpy County, Nebraska, to Tracy Strabley.
Lovingly known as Liz, she was funny, lovable, generous, and fiercely loyal. She loved to laugh and had a way of making the people around her laugh. She made people feel accepted exactly...
Ina Ruth Foley Jones
Aug 31, 2026
Ina Ruth Jones, age 86 of 56 Bay Tree Drive, Harrells, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at UNC-Rex surrounded by her immediate family.
Born September 21, 1939, in Robeson County, to Rembert Lee and Tolla Cox Foley.
Ina Ruth is survived by daughter, Lisa Jones Johnson and husband, Bill Johnson of Harrells, North Carolina, and two grandchildren...
Carolyn Lee Fowler
Aug 30, 2026
Carolyn Lee Fowler, 79, passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, August 30, 2026 at home.
She was born February 6, 1947 in Lumberton and was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Billy Fowler and her mother, Elsie Singletary Hammonds.
Carolyn is survived by her loving family, her daughter, Tammy Caison (Timothy); grandchildren, Billy John Blanton (Ashley) and Christopher Shane Olsen...
Hugh Edward Rouse
Aug 28, 2026
Hugh Edward Rouse, 80, of Rose Hill, North Carolina left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2026.
He was born on March 18, 1946, in New Hanover County and was the son of the late William Joseph and Sally Murphy Rouse. Mr. Rouse was also preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Joseph Rouse and David...
Charles David Cameron
Aug 27, 2026
Charles David Cameron passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27,2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC.
He was born on January 31,1950 in Wilmington, NC to Eugene and Lillian Ruth Cameron.
Charles spent many years at sea making a career as a Commercial Fisherman. His retirement years were enjoyed at home with his wife Darah and his daughter Casey. Charles...
Jackie "Jack" Ray Rivenbark
Aug 27, 2026
Jackie “Jack” Ray Rivenbark was born on June 24, 1942, in Pender County to Eugene and Daisy Bowen Rivenbark and fell asleep in the Lord on August 27, 2026, at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 64 years, Lois Fussell Rivenbark; two daughters – Lynette R....
Robert Lee Carpenter
Aug 27, 2026
Robert Lee Carpenter, 80, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 31, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to the late Charles Lynne Carpenter and the late Elizabeth Weber Carpenter.
After Bob's retirement from IBM and working as a consultant for other companies, he and Helene moved...
Kenneth Benjamin Bruns
Aug 26, 2026
Our world was blessed for 71 years by the life of Kenneth Benjamin Bruns who passed from his earthly life August 26, 2026 at home.
He was born September 10, 1954 in Cary, Illinois, the son of Donald Bruns and Martha Evelyn Moseley Manley. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Joyce Bruns; and...
Michael William Dzurovcin
Aug 25, 2026
Michael William Dzurovcin, 60, passed from his earthly life Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born January 20, 1966 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Dzurivcin and Dora Jean Faith Kolikas, both who preceded Michael in death.
Michael is survived by his son, Michael Paul Dzuroccin (Zoey Stanley); brothers, Richard Dzurovcin and James Kolikas (Denyell); sisters, Tracey Russell and...
Amber Brock Houston
Aug 24, 2026
Amber Brock Houston, age 49, gained her angel wings on Monday, August 24, 2026 and is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born in Sampson County; the loving daughter of Janet Paige Lanier of Willard and the late Larry Wayne Brock. Amber is also preceded in death by her grandparents Edward Paige, Albert Brock and...
Charles Emory Calhoun II
Aug 21, 2026
Charles Emory Calhoun II, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026.
He was born October 18, 1965, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Annette Calhoun-Payne and Charles Calhoun, Sr.
In addition to his mother, Charles was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ira and Lucille Lewis, Elbert and Rubelle Calhoun, Russell and Marylou Payne.
He is survived by his dad...
Terry Leamon Rivenbark
Aug 19, 2026
Terry Leamon Rivenbark, age 75, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
He was born on April 30, 1951 in Duplin County; the son of Lucille Garriss Rivenbark of Wallace, North Carolina and the late Joseph Rivenbark. Terry was also preceded in death by his son Jacob "Jake" Rivenbark and grandson Jesse James Ferrell.
Surviving...
Janet Lynn Norris Vann
Aug 19, 2026
Janet Lynn Vann, 67, of Magnolia passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.
She was born on October 20, 1958 in Pender County, NC; the daughter of Joyce Rooks Brown Rackley of Raleigh and the late Virgil Norris.
Surviving in addition to her mother and step-father Ralph Rackley, are her daughters Tracie Hanchey and husband...
Delmar "Del" Bernard Myers
Aug 18, 2026
Delmar “Del” Bernard Myers, 97, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Northchase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.
He was born on January 16, 1929, in Saybrook, Illinois to the late Bernard and Dorothy Myers.
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Harry Graham Kilpatrick
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Harry "Graham" Kilpatrick, Sr., of Wallace, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Campbell Health Center of Burgaw, North Carolina following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Chapel in Wallace with Reverend John McIntyre officiating. A private burial will follow. The family will receive friends immediately after...
Sophie Marie Owens Wells
Aug 18, 2026
Sophie Wells, 90, of Watha, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on August 18, 2026 at her home with her family by her bedside.
She was born on October 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Donnie and Exie Owens of Pender County. She was predeceased by her precious husband, JP Wells of 67 years at the time of his...
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