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Betsy C. Akerhielm passed away on March 16, 2025, at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born on December 25, 1930, in Camp Hill, PA to the late W. Gardner and Martha Hamilton Conklin. Betsy is survived by her daughters Kathryn Gardner Akerhielm and Laura Akerhielm Druebbisch (Bernd), and her sons David Robert Akerhielm (Lynn) and James William Akerhielm (Karen). She is preceded by her beloved husband, David A. Akerhielm. She was a proud and loving Grammy... Read More
Andrews Mortuary
Helen Francis Horvath Meszes passed away gently from earthly life, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born March 13, 1927, in Pender County, daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Lesko Horvath. She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Meszes, and all four siblings. Helen worked at the family business of Burgaw Dry Cleaners back in the day, until she and Bill moved to Hampstead in the 80's. There she loved cooking, fishing, shrimping,... Read More
Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw
Georgia Badgett Poole, 88, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born in Surry County, North Carolina on March 12, 1937, to Glenn Derice Badgett and Julia Beamer Badgett. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Craig Irvin Poole and brother Herman G. Badgett. Georgia graduated from Dobson High School in Dobson, NC and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Flora McDonald College in Red Springs, NC.... Read More
Coble Funeral and Cremation Service
Veronica (Ronnie) Parker, 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Friday March 14, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1938 and grew up in Maine, Ronnie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and loved going to Peace Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, singing his praises and listening to Pastor Rudy’s sermons. She was a wonderful cook! She loved cooking big meals for her family especially during the Holidays. Ronnie is survived... Read More
Anne Reese Robinson passed away on Monday, March 10 at her residence in The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC. She lived 98 years, one month and one day, and spent a lovely afternoon with her youngest daughter, Deedie, before passing away suddenly that evening. Anne graduated from New Hanover High School in 1945 and went to work at the Wilmington, NC Airport, where her future husband, New York state native Donald "Robbie" Robinson, was stationed with the Army Air Corps.... Read More
Jessie Davis Rogers went peacefully to be with Jesus after a long, courageous journey with Alzheimer’s Disease March 11, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Wilmington May 24, 1948 to Edward and Irene Davis, who preceded her in death, and is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lin Rogers, her daughters, Julie Kornegay (Brad), Leslie Moore (Troy), and grandchildren Jenna Kornegay, Katie Kornegay, Suzanne Moore, and Scott Moore, all of Wilmington. She is also... Read More
Marjorie Gail (Wirtner) Leeper, 98, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Conover Nursing and Rehab. Born May 27, 1926 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Irma Schmidt Wirtner and Herbert Gould Wirtner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janice (Wirtner) Malvin and a nephew, Andrew P. Malinowycz. Marje graduated from Hamburg High School in Hamburg, NY, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, NY with an... Read More
Bass-Smith Funeral Home, Hickory
CAPT Ralph Schlichter, CDR-USN (Rtd. CAPT-USN) Captain Ralph Schlichter, a distinguished naval officer and devoted family man, died on February 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 28, 1943, in Wuppertal, Germany, Ralph's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his country, leadership, and service. After moving to the United States, he graduated from Dan McCarty High School in Fort Pierce, Florida, before attending the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated with distinction and was commissioned... Read More
Ronald Willis Ferger, 85, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Carl and Ethel Ferger. Ron served in the Navy four years before marrying his high-school sweetheart, Rebecca Ferger. After he graduated college, one of the highlights of his career was his position as an electronic engineer at NASA's Goddard Space Center during the Apollo space missions. Ron and Becky had three... Read More
Williams Funeral Home (Tobacco Rd.)
Claudette "Kym" Marie Tevis, of Bermuda and Wilmington, NC, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 5th, 2025, in Wilmington, NC. Claudette was born January 30, 1957, at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, FL to Edwina Cann and Frank Tevis. As her father was a member of the U.S. Air Force, Claudette traveled around the world, living in several states, as well as in Japan and Bermuda. She attended Richmond High School in Richmond, IN... Read More
The Guerin Family shares the January 29, 2025, passing of John J. Guerin, II, 65, of Wilmington, NC and Northborough, MA. Among his survivors are his three children Brittney Lee Guerin, of Wilmington, NC, John M. Guerin of Candler, NC, Emily Poe of Southport, NC; two grandchildren Frederick and Sally; his mother Patricia A. Clark or Northborough, MA; a sister Kathleen Mahoney of W. Roxbury, MA; two brothers, Kevin Guerin of Wilmington, NC and Paul Guerin of Northborough, MA; his... Read More
Willard "Bill" Thomas Cox, 93, died March 7, 2025. Born in Columbus County, North Carolina, on January 26, 1932, he was a son of Dupree Deloach Cox and Emma Cloteal Hardwick Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jean Elizabeth McQueen Cox; sister, Frances Hardee; brother, Joe D. Cox; and son-in-law, Lee Morgan. Surviving are his son, Michael T. Cox (Gerri); daughters, Melinda Howell (Tony); and Rhonda Morgan; sisters-in law, Jane Cox, Mary... Read More
Brunswick Funeral Service
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of, Samuel James Zingale, age 83, Wilmington, NC. Sam passed away on 2/25/2025. Sam was born on February 4,1942 to Teresa Amato and Samuel Zingale in Shaker Heights, OH. Sam is leaving behind three sons: Joe (Lisa), John (Holly) & Michael (Lynn). He also leaves behind a sister, Connie Kothera and niece, Tammy McDade along with four grandchildren: Anthony, Biagio, Brandon, & Jake. Sam spent most of his life in... Read More
Patrick Maines, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina on March 5, 2025. He was 81 years old. Born in Anderson, Indiana and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of the late Paul and Francis Maines. Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, with his graduate study at Thunderbird Academy, now called Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU. For over 30 years, Patrick was the CEO and president of The Media... Read More
Karlton "Lud" Ludwig Leiner, 91, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Visit 1pm, Service 2pm, both Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Winter Park Baptist Church. Burial follows in Oakdale Cemetery. For full obituary details go to: www.andrewsmortuary.com Read More
Born in 1951, Errol Morton Blanchard, was the son of OC Blanchard, JR and Jean Morton Blanchard, youngest brother of Charlie and Susan. He grew up working in the family business, B&R Wholesale, and attended Wallace-Rose Hill high school where he played football. His family would frequently spend time at Topsail Beach, where OC passed on his love of boating to Morton. Growing up in Wallace he met the love his life, Patty, who he was married to for 52... Read More
Padgett Funeral and Cremation Services
James Lloyd Wilson, 76, of Rose Hill, NC, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. Born in Rose Hill on December 9, 1948, James lived a life marked by service, kindness, and deep devotion to his faith, family, and friends. A proud veteran, James served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Saigon, Vietnam, as a Military Police officer. After his military service, he dedicated many years to his career at DuPont before... Read More
Patricia Barnes Whiting, a 26 year resident of St James, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at the Terra Bella assisted living facility in Southport, NC. Pat was born in Bronx, NY on January 3, 1935, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Barnes. Pat earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Master’s Degree from SUNY New Paltz. She met her future husband, John, while attending the University of Rhode Island. John and Pat were... Read More
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
Mary Alice Sellars Hammond, 83, passed away on February 23, 2025, after a 12+ year battle with dementia. She was born and raised in Wilmington, NC, spending most of her adult life in Athens, GA. She was the second of four daughters, born to Richard Norwood Sellars and Edna Ruth Penney Sellars. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Tom Hammond; her sister, Jean Rawls; her son, Phillip (Lori); her daughter Laura Holdych (Steve), her 6 grandsons,... Read More
CAPT Ralph Schlichter, CDR-USN (Rtd. CAPT-USN). Captain Ralph Schlichter, a distinguished naval officer and devoted family man, died on February 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 28, 1943, in Wuppertal, Germany, Ralph's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his country, leadership, and service. After moving to the United States, he graduated from Dan McCarty High School in Fort Pierce, Florida, before attending the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated with distinction and was commissioned... Read More
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