Delores H. Carpenter Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Delores H. Carpenter of Wilmington, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 29, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Delores leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her son John Lee Carpenter. She is survived by: her husband Joseph D. Carpenter, Jr.; her children, Joseph K. Carpenter III of Wilmington, NC, Careem Carpenter of Miami, FL, Melba Carpenter of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tylar Carpenter (Mechelle) of Wilmington, NC, Renee Greene (Roger) of Little River, SC and James Carpenter (Sharon) of Wilmington, NC; and her sister Angelina Kemp of Brooklyn, NY.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, August 10th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Davis Funeral Home (901 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401). A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Missionary Church (520 N 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401).