The Obituary Section

Maria Register

, North Carolina

She was born on April 30 1961 in Wilmington to the late Robert Richard Baker and the late Lenora Caddell Baker. Maria was a member and a singer at The Church of God in Wallace NC. She was a loving mother grandmother great grandmother and sister who will be missed dearly. Maria is survived by her sons JohnPaul Register Erin JonathanDavid Register JoshuaAaron Register her grandchildren Gabriel Theodore Skyleigh India Kaya Uriah Hunter Dominic one great grandchild her sisters Lynn Pruitt Dan Denise Vermeulen Peter Her brother in law Bennie McLemore and her cat Kitty Kitty Meow Meow. In addition to her parents Maria is preceded in death by her sisters Carolyn Jennette Baker and Elizabeth McLemore.

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Jr. Frank Russ

, North Carolina

May 16, 2026

Frank Dobinson Russ Jr. of Atkinson NC died on May 17 2026 at his mothers home in Watha. Frank was born in Burgaw on October 2 1954. He is survived by his mother Barbara Woodcock Russ Honeycutt as well as numerous cousins and friends who were as close as family. He was predeceased by his father Frank D. Russ Sr. and two infant brothers. Frank knew early on that he was called to ministry. He was licensed to preach in 1974 by what is now the Atkinson Baptist Church and ordained to ministry by the Ivanhoe Baptist Church in 1976. He served as youth director of the Burgaw Baptist Church and attended Southeastern Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity in 1981. As he continued to discern his calling he pursued additional education and was awarded a Diploma in Anglican Studies. He was ordained to the priesthood in the…

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Sandra Mack

, North Carolina

Sandra Galloni Mack 80 of Burgaw passed away on Wednesday May 13 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington. Sandra was a loving mother and grandmother who also loved to play games on her computer as well as watch tv. Sandra is survived by her three sons Dale Flynn Thomas Flynn Daniel Flannigan her grandchildren Stephanie Barker Courtney Flynn Ashley Flynn and her great grandchildren Jackson Sophia Marlie Ashton and Emmie Lou. In addition to her parents Sandra is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Mack her sons James Jim Daniel Flynn and Joseph Anthony Flynn.

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Robert Recchio

, North Carolina

Robert John Recchio 79 passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday May 15 2026 in Sumter SC. with family and lots of love. He was born September 4 1946 in Brooklyn New York the son of Philip Recchio and Shirley Smith Recchio. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Rosemarie Recchio and his second wife Connie Robinson Recchio. Robert is survived by his daughter Dana Recchio sister Shirley Peirone brothers Tom Recchio Elani and Phil Recchio Carol nieces Tammy Griffeth Chris and Amanda Recchio nephews Bobby Peirone Phillip Recchio Devin Recchio Owen Recchio and Thomas Recchio many extended family and friends. Robert was a kind Christian man who for a number of years enjoyed teaching childrens Sunday school. He had a God given gift for music and was an excellent piano player. He willingly shared his piano music with others. Robert was a faithful New York Yankees baseball fan.…

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Jr. Charles Caison

, North Carolina

Charles Allen Caison Jr. passed away peacefully on May 17 2026 from his battle with lung cancer. He was born May 13 1957 in Pender County to Charles Allen Caison Sr. and Nadia Hulak Caison. Charles was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by a sister Sandra Caison brothers Michael Caison Cindy and Jeffrey Caison Kim nieces Stephanie Burns Chris and Samantha Rivenbark Austin greatnephews Rookie Burns Luke Burns and Maverick Burns and loyal friend Carl Owen. In recent years Charles operated a successful courier service which carried him to all 48 contiguous states as well as Mexico and Canada. He lived life on the road and by his own terms. Charles had a gift for music and taught himself to play the guitar banjo and mandolin. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music. As Charles requested there will be no formal service. His family will honor his wish to scatter…

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