All Obituaries

Joseph Lee “JL” Canady, 76, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his home with family by his side. JL was born in Columbus County, NC on November 22, 1946 and was one of eleven children born to Hoyt Urshel and Zevia Lee Reaves Canady. In addition to his parents, JL was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Russell, Ronnie, Jerry Wayne, Daily, Charles, John and Earl Canady. JL was a painter by trade and owned his own painting business for many...

Richard “Rick” Michael Maliniak, 78, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 following a time of declining health. Rick was born in Coaldale, PA on May 17, 1945 to the late Peter and Rose Winsko Maliniak. Rick earned his PHD from Penn State in Histotechnology; following college he began a twenty six year career at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NY and retired in 2006 as section chief with the Department of Pathology. He was a member of the...

Anthony “Tony” Layton Wright, 75, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC formerly of Burlington, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home after a time of declining health. Tony was born in Alamance County, NC on August 14, 1947, and was a son of the late Thomas Leroy Wright, Sr., and Audrey Layton Wright. In addition to his parents, he was predeseased by brother, Thomas Leroy Wright, Jr. and sister, Cindy Wright Dodrill.  Tony is survived by wife Debbie Whitesell...

Phillip James Ormsby, 69, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC. Phill was born in Buffalo, NY on May 16, 1954, and was a son of the late David C. and Mary Benson Ormsby. In addition to his parents, a surviving brother Paul Ormsby. Phill was a retired mechanic.  He enjoyed Riding his Harley, fishing on his boat and spending time with his family.  Surviving are his six beloved children,  Scott Ormsby...

Steve Nelson Hardy, 58, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Bolivia, NC. surrounded by loving family and friends. Steve was born in Southport, NC on July 17, 1964 and was a son of the late Lawrence Hardy and Jo Ann Bryant Grissette. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his Parents/Grandparents Mr William Henry Bryant Sr.and Mrs.Ruby M. Bryant, brother Orie, Don, Otis, and sister Kathi.  He was a...

Elmer Douglas “Doug” Bowen, age 88, of Calabash, NC passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Doug was born in Warsaw, VA on July 7, 1934 to the late Ervin and Thelma Nash Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Norman A. Bowen, and Eugene “Gene” Bowen. Doug was a proud US Navy veteran, he was also a law enforcement officer and was a retired VP of Claims with the Guard Insurance Company. He was an avid golfer and played...

Obituary of Lenora Mae Cochran Lenora Mae Cochran, 95, of Shallotte, N.C., formerly a resident of Harrisville, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 13, 2023, at Autumn Care of Shallotte Nursing Home, and under the loving care of Hospice. Born January 15, 1928, in Harrisville, NY, she was the daughter of Earnest Carlton and Mary Elsie (Steacy) Brayton. Many that knew and loved her affectionately referred to her as “Dolly.” Due to her mother’s passing when Lenora...

Richard Charles Robeson, MSGT, USAF, Retired, age 80, of Supply, NC passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in the Universal Healthcare Nursing Center, Bolivia, NC. Richard is the son of the late James “Jack” Daniel and Vay Bridgers Robeson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Howard W. Robeson and a sister, Barbara Rogers. Richard began his military career in the US Navy Reserves where he recieved an honorable discharge and was honorably discharged,...

Lynda Gail Babson, 68, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home. Lynda was born in Columbus County, NC on March 17, 1955 to the late James Bryant and Sudie Mae Griffin Babson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Silas Warren Babson, Jerry Babson, Martha Dean Fowler, James Ogal Babson, Betty Jane Smith, Jackie Lane Babson, and Rebecca Ann Long. Lynda was born with the spirit of an explorer, a heart of a warrior and eyes so beautiful...

Norbert Alexander Sachs, 84, of Supply, NC passed away on Sunday, May, 7, 2023. Arrangements will be announced in the coming days. Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com