All Obituaries

James V. "Jimmy" Surrell, 58, of Nutley, New Jersey, peacefully passed away after a brief illness, on April 30, 2024, in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised on Prospect Street in Nutley, Jimmy was the son of the late Doris T. Surrell and Robert N. Surrell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert H. Surrell. With his father passing when he was just 12 years old and most of his older siblings then residing in California, Jimmy...

Rita Gaddy Tucker, age 65, of Southport, NC (Boiling Spring Lakes), formerly of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, "Brunswick House".  Born in Lynchburg, VA,  on September 28, 1958, Rita was a daughter of the late Robert Gaddy, Sr. and Avis Doss Gaddy.  Rita was a retired school teacher and had worked in the Indian Hollow Elementary School. Surviving are her husband, Samuel T. Tucker and a son, Kevin...

Carl Stuart “Sandy” Chamberlin, III, age 68, of Supply, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his home following a lengthy illness. Sandy was born in Monroe County, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1955, and was a son of the late Carl Stuart Chamberlin, Jr. and Beverly Beegle Chamberlin. In addition to his parents, Sandy was preceded in death by a son, Carl Stuart Chamberlin, IV. Surviving are his wife, Priscilla Babson Chamberlin of the home; and a son, Corey...

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Myra Suzanne Liska passed away peacefully. Originally born on June 16, 1949 and raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, she traveled to several states including Texas and New Jersey before calling Wilmington, NC her final home. She was a beautiful woman who had a wonderful laugh and loved picking up little trinkets for her “bonus” grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons, Craig Garside, Darren Giebraski (Shannon), her sister, Lynda Gall and her two...

Cindy E. Sassaman, 66, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com 

Karen W. Brown, 69, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Karen was born in Queens, New York on December 15, 1954, and was one of three daughters born to Edward and Nancy Gallagher Wagner. Karen was an ambassador for The International Art Materials Association (NAMTA) for over twenty-one years. In the office, Karen was known for being both entertaining and kind-hearted, but also one who kept the office organized and...

Stephanie Dean Scott, 76, of Supply, NC passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 following a time of declining health. Stephanie was born in High Point, NC on January 16, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Oscar Wiley and Claudine Farrington Kirkman. In addition to her parents, Stephanie was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Y. Kirkman. Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-eight years, William R. Scott of the home; three daughters, Stephanie Stanley, Shay Thomas (Roger Thomas),...

Patricia "Pat" Clark Allen, 84, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com 

Thomas “Tom” Judson Knight, age 69, of Carolina Shores, NC formerly of Matthews, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Charleston, South Carolina and was one of two sons born to the late Capers Herman Knight and Merlee Miriam Conner Knight of Charleston, SC. Tom retired from Bank of America where he worked in various IT roles for almost 35 years. He was an active member of America’s...

Margaret “Micki” Cacace 62, of Longs, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital following a brief illness. Margaret, lovingly known as “Maggie” to some and “Micki” to others, was born in Alexandria, Virginia on November 25, 1961 and was one of ten children born to the late, George Henry McDaniel and Doris Ann Jones Gardner. In addition to her parents, Micki was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Cacace, a brother,...