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With profound gratitude and love, we celebrate the life of Margaret Ann Smith, born October 12, 1949, in Zanesville, Ohio. Margaret, affectionately known as Marg, resided in Wilmington, North Carolina, with her beloved husband of 51 years, Perry Smith. She was the daughter of Billie and Nelson McCoy and sister to Mac McCoy, all of whom precede her in death. Raised in Zanesville, Marg took great pride in her family’s business, The Nelson McCoy Pottery Company, one of the nation’s... Read More
Andrews Mortuary
James “Jim” Wesley Millis, Jr., 86, of Wilmington, passed away Mar. 29, 2025. Visit 5-7pm Friday, Apr 4, 2025, Funeral Service 11am Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, both at Andrews Market Street Chapel. Burial follows in Oleander Memorial Gardens. For full obituary details go to www.andrewsmortuary.com Read More
Phyllis Elizabeth McGovern, widow of Eugene F. McGovern, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 84, with her children by her side. She was the devoted wife of Eugene, a construction industry icon and founder of Lehrer/McGovern Inc. Phyllis lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community. She will be remembered for her beauty, style, grace, generosity, and the love she shared with those... Read More
Nancy Gilchrist Millen of Chapel Hill passed away peacefully on March 27 at UNC Hospital while surrounded by family. She was born in Charlotte, the daughter of C.W. (Pat) and Katie Gilchrist. She was married to Pressly M. Millen, Jr., a fellow Charlotte native, for 69 years. She met Press while she was still in high school at a Christmas party where he spilled her hot chocolate. That inauspicious beginning led to a nearly 70-year marriage. Nancy graduated from Central... Read More
Bettie Ann Johnson, a longtime resident of Wilmington, N.C., passed away on March 7, 2025. The joyful story of Bettie Ann's life is available here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/bettie-ann-johnson-12281938. A service to celebrate Bettie Ann’s life will be held on April 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Frank H. Kenan Chapel at Landfall, 510 Arboretum Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 28405. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First Presbyterian Church 125 S. 3rd. St., Wilmington, North Carolina 28401. Frank H. Kenan... Read More
We sadly announce the passing of Bernard David Balas on March 24, 2025, at the age of 85. He died peacefully at his home in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by family. Bernie was born on June 14, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. As a child, he lived in Baltimore, MD, and Charlotte, NC, where he attended Charlotte Catholic High School and was a multisport athlete who particularly excelled on the football field. He attended UNC Chapel Hill, majoring in Economics and serving... Read More
Riley James Merritt, a vibrant soul, devoted father, son, brother, and friend, passed away March 21, 2025, in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. Born September 10, 2000, Riley lived a life full of love, laughter, and light inspiring everyone fortunate enough to know him. His joyful presence will be deeply missed. Above all, Riley cherished time spent with his precious son, Jax, who was his pride and joy. Riley also treasured every moment with family and friends, having an... Read More
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
William Thomas (Tommy) Atkinson III, 78, of Scotts Hill, died peacefully March 18, 2025, at Novant NH Medical Center, following a brief illness, with his wife, Carol, by his side. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to William T Atkinson, Jr and Louise Donnelly Atkinson. His parents, and a sister, Dr. Donnelly A. Gregory, predeceased him. He was a 1965 graduate of Maury High School and 1970 graduate of Old Dominion University, where he was a member of Tau Kappa... Read More
Joanne Catherine Paveglio passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Skyview Rehab Center in Luray, VA, after being hospitalized on January 28, 2025 and battling four different cancers for about five years. She resided in Stephens City, VA. Born December 8, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the second child (of five) of Catherine Louise Simons born in Quincy, Illinois, and Peter James Paveglio / Pavell (“Pete”), of Albia, Iowa. They met in Chicago at the Trianon... Read More
Michael Glenn Ellzey, 54, affectionately known as Glenn, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at home with his wife, Carole, by his side, after a battle with cancer. Glenn was born on June 26, 1970, to Michael B. and Evelyn W. Ellzey at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He grew up in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he attended Trinity Methodist Church and Jacksonville High School. He played soccer, joined the marching band as a trombonist, and volunteered at... Read More
Edward David Seidel passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, he was 89 years old. Ed was born October 27, 1935 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Seidel and Doris Mary White Seidel, his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Susan Johnson Seidel and his beloved granddaughter, Martha McEwan Seidel. Ed joined the U.S. Navy before he met and married the love of his life, Susan in 1960. They continued their education... Read More
Charles Agers Butler, 79, of Hampstead, NC, passed away March 14 after a brief illness and hospitalization. He was predeceased by his parents, James Madison Butler and Wilhelmina P Butler Michael. He is survived by his loving wife Janice H Butler, his sister Nora D Butler, his sister-in-law Claire Hoke and his brother-in-law William Hoke and wife Nicole. He will be dearly missed by his dog Bella, his loyal and constant companion. Charles was born on January 18, 1946 in... Read More
Lucy Hall Moore, 84, died peacefully at the Davis Community on March 22, 2025, with her family by her side. Lucy was born on February 3, 1941, in Wilmington, North Carolina to Lt. Col. James Malcolm “Mike” Hall, Jr. and Edith VanLeeun Morton Hall. Her grandparents were James M. “Doctor Jimmy” Hall, Sr., Ethel “Dee” Hall, Martha Shaw Morton Adams and William Alexander Morton, of Wilmington. Lucy was predeceased by her first husband, James L. “Jim” Nelson; her second husband,... Read More
On March 14, 2025, the world suddenly and unexpectedly lost the vibrant, beautiful Barbara Kemp Russell from complications with the flu. She was 64 years old. Barbara was born and raised in Elkton, Maryland, with her brothers Billy and Tom Kemp. She was a life-long animal lover, and made meaningful friendships quickly. She grew up around dogs, cats, and horses that she cared for and showed. Her friend Brenda Hall, who she met on the first day of first grade,... Read More
Rosalyn “Nippy” MacDonald, of Wrightsville Beach, NC, died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC on March 12th, 2025. The location of her passing may have been a debt repaid as she had volunteered as an office worker for Lower Cape Fear Hospice for many years. Some of us thought she would make it to 100, but knowing how rooted she was in her faith, her departing us in the season of Lent is not surprising. Born April... Read More
Carol Sue (Vanderbilt) Freeman, aged 87, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She was born the 5th of seven children, in Wayne, NY on June 6, 1937 to the late Harold and Hattie Vanderbilt. She enjoyed 50 years of marriage to Richard C. Jacobi who predeceased her in early 2008. She remarried in 2013 to Richard P. Freeman who passed away in 2022. She was preceded in death by her siblings - Curtis, James, Jean... Read More
Elin Yvonne Thorell Eaton, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. She was born August 30, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York as one of three daughters born to Swedish immigrants Hilding Thorell and Elin Nyhlen Thorell. After growing up in Elmont, NY on Long Island and attending Sewanhakah High School, Yvonne graduated from nursing school, joined the Air Force, was stationed at Shepard AFB, Texas and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant before meeting and marrying her husband... Read More
Patricia Mason Woodard, 94, of Wilmington, NC, died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center on March 20, 2025. Pat was born in Asheville, NC on January 13, 1931, the daughter of the late Reverend Thomas McBee Mason and Laura Lucille Mills Mason. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harry Patton Woodard, Jr., her sister Jewell Aline Nix and her daughter Cynthia Woodard Rivenbark. Pat is survived by her children, Tommy Woodard (Lynn), Kitty King... Read More
Marilyn J. Allcock, 86, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to Richard Bowen and Loretta McInerney. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, her sister Patricia Haas of Chicago, and her beloved husband, Harry. Marilyn was a graduate of Mundelein College in Chicago and went on to work as a chemist for The American Chemical Society. In 1968, she moved to Rockville, MD, after marrying Harry. The... Read More
Robertson Funeral & Cremation Service
Nancy Denise Yerby, 73, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on May 23, 1951, in Durham, NC, to the late Elijah Triplett and the late Shirley Marie Clayton Triplett. She valued her relationships with her friends and family with her whole heart and would go over and beyond for any of them at any time. Her relationship with her... Read More
Quinn McGowen Funeral Home - Wilmington Chapel
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