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Claire Pike Smith October 3, 1937 – April 29, 2025 Claire Pike Smith, affectionately known as “Mimor,” passed away peacefully at the age of 87 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born in Fremont, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Evelyn Lewis Pike and Clarence Gurney Pike. Claire attended Fremont Elementary through High School—all under one roof—and was a proud member of the women’s basketball team that competed in the state playoffs. She cherished her childhood in Fremont, maintaining lifelong friendships... Read More
Andrews Mortuary
William Joseph Kelley III, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2025, after an extended illness. Billy was born May 25, 1950, in North Carolina, to William Kelley and Grace Culverhouse Kelley and grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a 1968 graduate of Hoggard High School in Wilmington. He was a diehard gourmet and pursued a successful career as a chef, serving at universities in Florida and North Carolina. He retired 18 years ago as a manager of... Read More
Higgins Reardon Funeral Home
Our dear mother Marguerite Staples Hill, "Rite," passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 94. She was strong in all ways, generous to all who knew her and in her love for her family. Born August 13, 1930 in Shiloh, NC, Rite was the second of three daughters of Mary and Gideon Staples. Rite graduated from Elizabeth City High School and the Norfolk General Hospital School of Nursing. An active local volunteer, she supported the Girl Scouts,... Read More
Alex Zebulon Congleton, at the age of 83, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Born on April 13, 1942, in Columbus County, North Carolina, he was the cherished son of Tom and Sudie Squires Congleton of Delco, NC. A proud graduate of New Hanover High School, Alex embarked on a distinguished career with the United States Navy, where he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. His exemplary service was marked by several... Read More
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
Dee Reddick, owner of Redix of Wrightsville Beach, passed away on April 26th, 2025. He was born in Alamance County, NC on September 11th, 1944 to Gordon D. Reddick Jr. and Kathryn Reddick. He was a high school graduate of The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN where he excelled in baseball and wrestling. He continued his sports career at The Citadel in Charleston, SC class of 1966. Working with his father as a young man, he developed a strong work... Read More
Anna (Nancy) Munro Symmes died April 9, 2025 at age 97 from natural causes after a long healthy life. She is survived by daughters Carolyn de Haro and Nancy Griffin (husband Warren) of Raleigh, as well as five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband of forty-one years, John Symmes. Together they enjoyed spending time with friends at various clubs around Wilmington including the Yacht Club, Surf Club and the Cape Fear Country Club where Nancy... Read More
Robert G. McKibben, Jr., 88, of Leland, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11am Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Mark Catholic Church. For full obituary details go to: www.andrewsmortuary.com Read More
Kay West, 68, of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, passed away on April 20, 2025. Born on December 26, 1956, in Florence, South Carolina, Kay lived a life filled with compassion, devotion to family, and a deep commitment to caring for others. A proud graduate of Hoggard High School’s Class of 1975, Kay pursued her passion for healthcare by earning her associate’s degree in nursing from Cape Fear Community College in 1993. Her career at New Hanover Regional Medical Center spanned... Read More
Elizabeth Morse Thorpe, known as Libby, died peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She is preceded in death by her husband Mack Linwood Thorpe Sr. (Linwood), her son Mack Linwood Thorpe Jr. (Buddy), her father George Morse, her mother Nelle Turbeville Morse, her sister Barbara Morse, brother George Morse Jr. and niece Allison Thorpe. She is survived by her granddaughters Amy Thorpe Davis of Raleigh,... Read More
Michael Joseph Saus, born December 17, 1936, passed away after a brief illness, on April 16, 2025. He was born to Steve and Elizabeth Rosalie “Betty” Saus, Hungarian/American immigrants in Martin Ferry, OH. His parents taught him at an early age that reading was knowledge and that all nature on earth and in the skies above him was God. He became an avid nature lover and reader. Growing up, Mike spoke Hungarian and English. His early education was in the... Read More
John Askew of Hillsborough, NC, formerly of Lake Waccamaw, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on April 19, 2025. A native North Carolinian, John was the younger son of the late Laurin Barker Askew, Sr, and Ellen Richmond White Askew. John grew up in Wilmington, NC and graduated from New Hanover High School in 1968. He served several years as an officer in the US Navy and attended the University of North Florida, where he received his... Read More
Naomi Melton Causey, 90, passed away April 12, 2025, of complications from Alzheimer’s. She was the daughter of the late John Roy Melton, Sr., and Aleda Edens Melton. Naomi was born in Wilmington, NC on August 20, 1934. She attended New Hanover High School and married JD Causey in 1954. They were married for 65 years before his passing in 2019. She and JD owned Causey’s Garden Center for 23 years. Naomi was an active member of First Presbyterian Church,... Read More
Timothy Brett Pearson, age 65, of Winston Salem and Hampstead NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17th at UNC REX Hospital. He was born in Hialeah, Fl on January 30, 1960 to Lottie Graham and Donald Kenton Sr Pearson. Timothy is survived by his wife Joanne Henderson, children Joseph Brett (Graelin), Jeffery Thomas, and Sarah Anne Pearson, his sister Kathy Williams (Hiram), and his sweet grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, Donald... Read More
Ruby Browning Justice, age 90, of Leland, N.C., passed away January 20, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Oleander Memorial Gardens located at 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, N.C. with Rev. Adam Brinkley officiating. A reception will follow the burial. Mrs. Justice was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jackson Justice; parents, David and Ferrell Browning; and brother, J.D. Browning. She is survived by her sons, David Edward Justice... Read More
Arthur "AC" Carroll Rivenbark Jr., age 78, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1946. He is the son of the late Aurthur Carroll Rivenbark Sr., and Magdeline Grice Rivenbark. Also preceding him in death is his sister, Betty Jo Rivenbark Smith. Left to cherish AC's memory is his wife of 59 years , LuAnn Rivenbark; and their oldest son, Bryan Whitman Rivenbark Sr.,... Read More
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home
Frederick Alexander Rogers, III (Fred) died April 8, 2025 at home in Sheldon, South Carolina. A private memorial service is planned for a future date. Fred was born on September 21, 1944 in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He was the son of Frederick Alexander Rogers, Jr. and Dorothy Calhoun Wilson Rogers. He attended UNC - Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, and graduated in 1966. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves from... Read More
The Garrett family lost their patriarch, Charles Nichols Garrett, Sr., 95, on April 9, 2025. Charlie died peacefully in Wilmington, where he has lived for the past 50 years. There was a private burial at St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Memorial Garden. Read More
Gene Arnold Duncan, Sr., 91, of Eden, passed away Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at Ancora Compassionate Care surrounded by family. Arnold was born in Chatham County on September 5th, 1933, to the late Glenn and Clarice Duncan. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marquarita Robertson Duncan, and his brother, Avery Duncan. Arnold worked as an office manager in textiles at J.P. Stevens. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean conflict. He was a member of... Read More
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home
Merrell G. Palmer of Wilmington, age 96, peacefully passed away early on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center after a long illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Read More
On March 27th, our beloved Mary Elizabeth Lewis Bradley left us unexpectedly. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Edeline Lewis of Wilmington, North Carolina. Mary is survived by her husband, Michael, and three children: Shawn Meier (wife Heather) of Wilmington, North Carolina; Sloan Barrie (husband Erik) of Raleigh, North Carolina; Arlyn Wyatt (husband Philip) of Greenville, South Carolina; and two sisters, Louise Glenton (deceased husband Jon) of Johannesburg, South Africa; and Janice Bennett (husband Randy)... Read More
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