Gloria McIntyre Hansley
Dec 28, 2025
Mrs. Gloria McIntyre Hansley, a beloved soul and cherished matriarch, was born on June 4, 1949, in Pender County, North Carolina. After dedicating her life to her family and community, she peacefully departed this world on December 28, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Gloria fought the good fight, displaying remarkable strength and resilience...
Henry Waddell
Dec 27, 2025
Henry M. Waddell, born on June 16, 1940, in Columbus County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Autumn Care of Shallotte, NC. He was known for his gentle spirit and his love for his family.
Henry is survived by his beloved sons, Roderick D. Waddell, Sr. and Titus Brown. He took immense pride in his role...
Amos Rudolph Dixon
Dec 24, 2025
Amos Rudolph Dixon, a stalwart of both the forces and communities he served, departed this world on December 24, 2025, at the Liberty Commons Nursing Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on November 16, 1942, in Wilmington, he lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to duty.
Amos served his country with honor in the United States Air...
Patricia Newkirk Humes
Dec 23, 2025
Patricia Newkirk Humes, born on December 22, 1960, in Duplin County, slipped away peacefully into the land of the free on December 23, 2025, in Watha, North Carolina. Patricia was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend, whose life was characterized by her unwavering Christian faith and her dedication to uplifting those around her.
She was the cherished daughter of...
Janice D. Brown
Dec 22, 2025
Janice D. Brown, affectionately known to those who loved her as "Brown" or "JB", peacefully departed this world on December 22, 2025, at the home of her second oldest daughter in Fayetteville, North Carolina. A lively spirit was born on July 4, 1948, in the heart of Washington, DC. She lived a life layered with vibrant stories, firm boundaries and...
Ethel Yvonne Miller
Dec 20, 2025
Ethel Yvonne Miller, born on January 9, 1959, in Burgaw, NC, passed away on December 20, 2025, at Novant New Hanover. Ethel, also known by her maiden name, Woods, is lovingly remembered by her son, Jason Miller, and her sister, Bernice McNeil.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on December 28, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM at...
Katie Corbett
Dec 19, 2025
Katie Corbett, born on September 1, 1938, passed away at her residence in Kelly, Carolina, on December 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Katie was a cherished member of her community and will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and spirit.
Throughout her life, Katie touched the hearts of many with her generosity and compassion. She had a profound impact...
Angel Lee Watkins Williams
Dec 18, 2025
Angel Watkins Williams, a cherished soul who graced this earth from November 20, 1959, until her departure on December 18, 2025, is lovingly remembered for her unwavering faith and vibrant spirit. Angel's life was a testament to the power of love, love for her family, her church community, and her ever-growing collection of plants, which she tended to with a...
Anaya Jade Pickett
Dec 14, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Anaya Jade Pickett, who graced this world with her presence on December 14, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Born on the same day she departed, Anaya came into this world as a beautiful soul full of promise and potential. Her existence holds a unique place in the hearts of her...
Rev. Roger Dale Jacobs
Dec 14, 2025
Rev. Roger Dale Jacobs, aged 74, of Bolton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, leaving a profound legacy of faith, service, and love. Born on December 11, 1951, in New Hanover County, North Carolina, Roger devoted his life to the ministry and touched countless lives with his unwavering faith and...
Robin Lynette Stanton
Dec 13, 2025
Robin Lynette Stanton, a cherished soul with an outgoing personality and a heart full of kindness, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation of Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on December 10, 1956, in East Meadow, New York, Robin devoted her life to lifting the spirits of those around her, bringing smiles to countless faces through her warmth...
James Owen Newton, Jr
Dec 12, 2025
James Owen Newton, Jr., a cherished soul, was born on November 12, 1944, in Pender County, North Carolina. He departed this life peacefully at his residence on December 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rich in love and fond memories.
Known for his warm spirit and generous heart, James was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He...
Sherry Lee
Dec 10, 2025
Sherry Lee, lovingly known as Dulce, departed this world on December 10, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 29, 1955, in Pender County, and her journey through life was marked by a warmth and kindness that touched everyone she met. Sherry's personality radiated love and care, earning her the affectionate nickname of "Channel...
Vivian Walker Minatee
Dec 9, 2025
Vivian Walker Minatee, born on July 2, 1932, in Pender County, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on December 9, 2025, at the residence of her daughter in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.
As a devoted homemaker, Vivian dedicated her life to her family and nurturing her...
John A Watkins, Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
It is with deepest sympathy we announce the passing of Mr. John A Watkins, Sr., 93, who departed this life on December 6, 2025, at his home in Maple Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Watkins was a dedicated truck driver, a loving husband, and the proud father of six children: Cheryl W. Hayes, John A. Watkins, Jr., Clifton R. Watkins, Jim...
Louise "Doll" Shepard
Dec 4, 2025
Mother Louise Nixon Shepard, age 85, gently slipped into eternal peace on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Surrounded by love, she transitioned as gracefully as she lived—quietly, beautifully, and in God's perfect timing.Born with a tender spirit and a giving heart, Mother Louise was affectionately known as "Doll," a name that...
Ricky Allen Shepard
Dec 4, 2025
Mr. Ricky Allen Shepard, 64, of Hampstead, NC, peacefully transitioned on December 4, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion that will forever be cherished by his children Ricky James, Sr., Kai Turner-Shepard, Brandon Wilson, and Shameka Sidbury as well as a host of family and friends. Ricky was a man of deep passion, known...
Ada Mae Williams
Dec 1, 2025
Mother Ada Mae Williams, age 93 of Rocky Point peacefully transitioned into the land of the free and healed on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.Mother Williams is survived by her daughter, Sharon Williams Carr (Johnny); her stepson, Jamie "Maurice" Williams; grandchildren, Alisha M. Williams, Johnny L. Carr Jr. (Danielle), Jasmine Williams,...
Thomas Michael England
Dec 1, 2025
In Loving MemoryThomas Michael England, affectionately known as Michael Glaude or simply Candyman, was born the sixth of ten children into the Glaude (England) family. He carried his Catholic faith with pride, often introducing himself by his saint’s name, Thomas Michael “Patrick” England, while also embracing Rastafarian influences, both shaped his worldview.After graduating from Magnolia High School in 1969, he...
Annie Mitchell
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Annie Lue Fuller Mitchell, age 84, of Hampstead, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2025, at her residence. A mother of three sons and two daughters, and cherished grandmother to many, Mrs. Mitchell was deeply loved by all who knew her. Her gentle spirit and enduring love will be remembered by family, friends, and the community...