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Richard Earl Smith

Dec 31, 1969 - Jan 21, 1970

Wilmington, NC

Richard Earl Smith, 58, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on July 16, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1967, in Kenansville, North Carolina. Richard's memory will be cherished by his loved ones. Richard's funeral arrangements are being handled by Hawes Funeral Home, LLC, located at 115 N Pershing St, Warsaw, NC 28398, USA. For inquiries, please contact the funeral home at (910) 293-3535. Known for his love of cooking, fishing, and spending quality time with his family, Richard was a kind soul who touched the lives of many. He graduated from James Kenan High School in Warsaw, North Carolina, and held dear the memories of his educational journey. Richard is preceded in death by his great aunt, Nicole Ann, whom he held in high regard. He is survived by his children, Tuquwan Henry and Kayla Hardy, residing in Garner, North Carolina. Richard's departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him. May he rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the warmth of the love he shared with those he held dear. [Note: Insert preferred image of Richard Earl Smith here]

Donna Gregory

Mar 20, 1964 - Nov 18, 2024

Wilmington, NC

Prominent American journalist and news anchor - Donna Gregory took her last breath at 61. Ms. Gregory was well-known for her extensive career in television news. She was particularly known for her work at WWAY in Wilmington and WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she worked as a co-host and anchor. Gregory tragically passed away at the age of 61. She was born in the U.S. and grew up in Atlanta, having a passion for journalism and storytelling. Donna got her college degree at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in TV/Radio and theatre. After that, she soon started her career in journalism from local news, serving as a news anchor reporter at KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City and WMBD-TV in Peoria. Gregory worked as a weekday news anchor for WRAL from 1988 to 1996. During her time there, she became a popular figure in local news broadcasting, anchoring the newscasts from 5:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Throughout her career, she earned herself multiple accolades for her contributions to journalism. She was known not only for her reporting skills but also for her mentorship of aspiring journalists. She was able to connect with her audiences in a couple of minutes, and this ability of hers was what made her a beloved figure in the Wilmington community.

Nicholas Pryor

Jan 27, 1935 - Oct 06, 2024

Wilmington, NC

The famous Hollywood star Nicholas Pryor passed away on the 7th of October 2024 while battling cancer. Nicholas Pryor was born on the 28th of January 1935 in Baltimore. His father, Stanley, served in the pharmaceutical industry. He earned his degree from Yale University and performed with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Drummond Players, among other theaters and groups. Probst, who adopted his Pryor stage name in the late ‘50s, has also served in numerous Broadway plays. We are sad to announce that he passed away at the age of 89. The Hollywood actor, widely known for his performance in several TV series, stage productions, and films, has embraced death. He has been combatting cancer for a long time now. Pryor is known for his on-screen projects, including “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” “Halloween Kills,” “The Outsider,” “A Summer’s Day,” “Doctor Sleep,” “Cosmic Kiosk,” “Buster’s Mal Heart,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1,”, “Nashville,” “Constantine,” and “Hart of Dixie.” It is fitting to mention that Nicholas last appeared as “Morgue Doctor” in 2021’s film Halloween Kills. He is survived by his loving wife, Christina Belford; his daughter, Stacey Pryor; and his grandchildren, Avril Bas and Auguste.