All Obituaries

Bonnie Jeanne Buckner, age 71, of Shallotte, NC formerly of Sunderland, MD passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC. Bonnie was born in Washington, DC on July 16, 1950, to the late William S. and Margaret Elsie Simons Pridham. She was a retired Insurance Claims adjustor with Allstate Insurance Company. After moving to Shallotte in 2017, she and her loving husband became members of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. They...

Hugh Edwin Spencer, 76, of Leland, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022. Hugh was born on November 28, 1945 to the late Letha Spencer Thompson and Hugh Ford Spencer in Southport, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Elliott Spencer. Hugh was a graduate of Southport High School in 1964. He served four years in the US Air Force. He spent many years in retail management and then retired from the Brunswick County Sheriffs Office...

William Alton “Bill” Dixon, age 82, of Ash, NC passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Bill was born in Southport, NC on September 6, 1939, to the late Alton Dixon and Minnie Spencer Dixon Long. He was a retired Dredge Boat Captain who operated “The Pullen” for Norfolk Dredging Company. Bill was a proud US Army veteran, a dedicated member of Old Shallotte Baptist Church, an...

Fred Chatos, 81, of Perrysburg, OH passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 while in his daughter’s care in North Carolina.  He was born in Summit, Wisconsin, on April 25, 1940, Fred was a son of the late Walter and Edna Kendall Chatos. In addition; to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Chatos, his sister Marie Chatos and his brother Walter Jr. Chatos. Fred retired as a Senior Program Analyst with the Electric Data Systems before moving to Florida where he...

Robert Stanley “Bob” Boyd, 73, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC formerly of Essex Junction, VT passed away on Sunday, the second of January 2022 after a seven-month battle with cancer. Bob was born in Winooski, VT on the sixteenth of December 1948 to the late Rita Campbell Boyd and William Boyd, Sr. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Marty Boyd. Bob was a retired SMSGT, of the US Air Force Air National Guard after over thirty years of service. Bob was a...

Frederic William Mitchell, 73 of Sunset Beach, NC died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 3:00 a.m. after a long illness. A native of Haw River, NC, Fred was the son of Richard M. Mitchell and Sara F. Mitchell of Graham, both deceased. He was a member of the 1965 North Carolina High School Championship Football team, Graham High School Red Devils. Graduating from high School in 1966, he cherished his lifelong friendships and was proud to be an active committee member during their 50th High...

Beverly Ann O'Brien, 76, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021.  In keeping with her wishes, no public services are being planned at this time. Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com Michael J Fulwood Funeral Service Licensee, 910-471-5441

Mrs. Elsie M. Bibby, 90, of Leland passed away on the morning of December 25, 2021 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC. Elsie was a daughter of the late Jake and Clara Moss Kornelsen. She is the wife of her adoring husband of fifty-five years, Mr. Robert "Bob" Bibby and several extended family members. No local services are planned. Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com Michael J Fulwood Funeral Service...

Karen Louise Haas, age 69, of Southport, NC passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC. Born in Columbiana County, Ohio on the thirtieth of November 1952, Karen was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Cora Irene McCosh Brown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bruce Wayne Haas in 2004 and numerous siblings. Karen was an accomplished angler and operated the Lady Fish Guide Service. She won the USAA Inshore...