Articles by Martin

Anna Bell Shingleton Griffin, 80, of Evergreen, died on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville. Anna was born on December 12, 1945, to the late Listen Shingleton and Zillah […]

Hubert Timothy Patrick of Buckhead passed away Monday February 2, 2026. He was born March 18, 1949, to the late Grover and Quessie Patrick. His funeral service will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, at […]

Linda Louise O’Reilly, born on March 18, 1944, in Torrance, California, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 81. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother […]

MSG Brian Scott Hakey, a resident of Southport, North Carolina, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 56. Brian was born on December 5, 1969, son of Herb and Margaret Hakey. Brian […]

Charles Randolph “Randy” Merritt, aged 73, of Oak Island, North Carolina passed away on January 23, 2026. Mr. Merritt was born on August 29, 1952, son of the late Charles Brown Merritt and Mae Merritt. […]

George Elbert VanCott, Jr. of Leland, NC, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on November 19, 1934, the son of the late George VanCott and Jane Carlson […]

Bobby Odell Garrell, age 86, of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on the 28 of January 2026. Born on September 29, 1939, in Columbus County, North Carolina, Bobby was a lifelong resident […]

Joan Marie Brennan, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 30, 2026. A vibrant woman of intellect, grace, and diverse talents, Joan leaves behind a legacy of professional achievement and deep […]

Claude Martin Meadows, 75, of Bladenboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Claude was born on January 1, 1951, son of the […]

Thelma Richardson, age 89, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026, in Raleigh, NC, where she had been residing with her son and daughter-in-law. She was born in Columbus County, NC on […]