Obituaries
Fredric Smith Ballard
Oct 26, 2026
Fredric Smith “Fred” or “Freddie” Ballard, born July 15, 1942, died October 26, 2026, in Bolivia, NC.
A native of Pulaski, Virginia, Fred was the youngest of seven children of Smith Ballard and Thelma Elizabeth Sansom Ballard. His siblings were Nina Dee, Irene, Betty Jo, Carl, Jane Ann and Billie Ruth. Growing up the youngest, with five older sisters doting on...
Lori Kight Fernandez
Oct 15, 2026
On July 12th, 1967, Lori Denise Kight-Fernandez, was born in Oakland, Maryland. She was one of the loved daughters of the late Jack Kight and Mary Louise Rhodes-Huston.
On October 15th, 2026, In a heartbreaking loss for their family, Lori passed away alongside her beloved sister, Janet Bookout. Born just eleven months apart, the sisters shared a bond that began early...
Janet Leigh Bookout
Oct 15, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Janet Leigh Bookout, who departed this life on October 15, 2026, at the age of 58.
Born on July 29, 1968, to Jack Alfred Kight and Mary Louise Rhodes, Janet leaves behind a family who will forever carry her memory in their hearts. Her life was filled with moments, memories,...
Mary Jane Wright
Oct 14, 2026
Mary Jane (Hydro) Wright was born November 2, 1931 on Avenue J in Weirton WV. She went on to marry Frank Wright Sr. and raise her family in Weirton WV.
She passed away on 13 October in Whiteville NC comforted by her son and daughter in law. Preceded in death by her father John Hydro, mother Mary (Mikula) Hydro, brothers Mike...
Alisha Brooke Overcash
Oct 10, 2026
Alisha Brooke Overcash, 51, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC formerly of Mt. Pleasant, NC passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her home while surrounded by her loving family.
Brooke, as she was affectionately known, was born in Cabarrus County, NC on August 28, 1975, and was one of two daughters born to Billy and Gwen Hough Ennis.
Brooke was a...
Iola Smith
Oct 10, 2026
Iola F. Smith of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away peacefully at her home at the age of ninety-eight on Saturday, the 10th of October, 2026.
Born in White Plains, New York in June 1928, Iola was the younger of twin daughters of the late Edward Joseph and Irene Guennett Lizotte. Her older sister Irene passed away several years ago. Iola...
Maria Veronica Campana
Oct 8, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Maria Veronica Hemko Campana. She passed on October 8, 2026, surrounded with love.
Maria leaves behind her children, Christopher Campana, Marybeth Bronscheer, Teresa Wishon and Gregory Campana; Her beloved grandchildren; Amanda O'Neill, Chance Campana, Adam Wenzel King, Kiaya Brooks, Tiannamarie Campana, Alura Campana, Cierra Campana, Alexander Wishon,...
Mark Ingle Bobbitt
Oct 5, 2026
Mark Ingle Bobbitt, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 5, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Bolivia, North Carolina. He was born on October 30, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mark was a godly man whose faith guided his life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who loved his family...
Bruce Sherman Jennings
Oct 4, 2026
Bruce Sherman Jennings, 72, of Oak Island, NC formerly of Wilkesboro, NC passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with loving family at his bedside.
Born in Wilkes County, NC on November 8, 1953, Bruce was one of six children born to the late Monroe and Ruby Alice Brown Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Sidney Morris Jill
Sep 27, 2026
Sidney Morris Jill, 87, of Calabash, NC passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at home with his loving family at his side.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 4, 1939, Sidney was the son of the late Lew and Lillian Benedon Jill.
Sidney graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958, and recently retired from his wholesale carpet business. He was...
Christopher "Chris" N. Howard, Sr.
Sep 26, 2026
Christopher “Chris” N. “Maddog” Howard, Sr., 55, of Bolivia, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s “Brunswick House” following a courageous battle with cancer.
Chris was born in Wilmington, NC, on February 20, 1971, and was one of three children born to James Fox Howard, Jr. and Hallie Maurice Ferrell Howard. Chris was preceded in...
Alice Deaver
Sep 20, 2026
Alice Noreen Sawyer Deaver, 73, of Supply, NC passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, “Brunswick House”.
Alice was born in Elizabeth City, NC on May 1, 1953, and was one of three children born to the late George Washington and Margaret Louise Patrick Sawyer.
Alice was a retired X-Ray technician and worked for many...
Walter Curtis Wilson Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
Walter Curtis “WC” Wilson, Jr., 70, of Kinston, NC formerly of Ash, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, following a time of declining health.
Born in Whiteville, NC “WC” was one of three children born to the late Walter Curtis Wilson, Sr., and Sally Jean Butler Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...
Elwood Ballard Jr.
Sep 15, 2026
Elwood Ballard, Jr., 85, of Bolivia, NC went to be with The Lord on the morning of Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Elwood was born on July 17, 1941, and was a son of the late Elwood Ballard, Sr. and Attlee Lewis Ballard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Beck and a nephew, Robert...
Lyn Anderson Howell
Sep 12, 2026
Lyn Anderson Howell passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, after a three-month battle with an unexpected stroke occurring on her 74th birthday. Her quick wittedness, beautiful smile that lit up a room, lovely voice with its Durham drawl and her bright caring blue eyes are greatly missed by her many friends and family members.
Lyn is survived by her husband...
James Lee Clemmons, Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
James Lee Clemmons, Sr., 84, of Supply, NC passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Bolivia, NC after a brief illness.
Born in Supply, NC on February 19, 1942, James was one of five children born to the late Anson Lee and Lizzie A. Hogan Clemmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
James P Shettig
Sep 11, 2026
On Sept. 11th, 2026, Jim Shettig lost his nearly year-long battle with cancer. He was with his family when he passed from this world, and in recent days he heard from many family and friends from around the world; he appreciated every one of who reached out to him, to talk, to laugh, to reminisce, to see him in person....
Kathleen Murray Moran
Sep 11, 2026
Kathleen Moran, 78, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. Kathleen was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 7, 1948, and spent much of her life on Long Island, calling Northport, New York, home for many years. In more recent years, she made Southport, North Carolina, her home.
Kathleen was a devoted mother, sister, wife, grandmother, and friend. She...
Henry Neil Clarke
Sep 7, 2026
Henry Neil Clarke
Henry Neil Clarke, 80, of Supply, NC, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Brunswick House following a period of declining health.
Neil, affectionately known as “Golden Boy” and “CP,” was born in Concord, NC, on January 19, 1946. He was one of three children born to the late Gray Clarke, Sr., and Nellie...
Barbara Pearson
Sep 6, 2026
Barbara C. Pearson, 83, of Oak Island, NC (formerly of Grantham, NH) passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 with her loving family at her bedside.
Barbara was born in Adams, MA on March 10, 1943, and was the daughter of the late, Harold Boyd and Celia Zamora Boyd. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard...
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