Obituaries

Harold Lee Hamilton, Jr.

Aug 17, 2025

Harold, Lee "Skeet" Hamilton, Sr., age 80, of Supply, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Harold was born in Portsmouth, VA on September 8, 1944, and was a son of the late Harold Lee Hamilton, Sr., and Mildred Koonce Hamilton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of...

Karen (Hughes) Buffkin

Aug 16, 2025

Karen Hughes Buffkin, 65, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Premier Care of Lake Waccamaw.

Karen was born on July 14, 1960, in Horry County, SC and was one of two daughters of the late Luther Devon "Tink" Hughes and Christine Horne Hughes. She was also predeceased by a son,...

David Cary

Aug 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce David Cary, age 70, of Leland, NC passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House" following a strong battle against cancer.

David was born in Stuttgart, Germany on January 22, 1955 and was one of seven children born to the late...

Jerry Scott Milliken

Aug 15, 2025

Jerry Scott Milliken, 71, of Little River, SC formerly of Ash, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Jerry was one of fourteen children of the late Laney Norwood and Caroline Milligan Milliken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Jimmy Milliken, Johnny Milliken, Frankie Milliken, Danny...

Ernest Joel Sewell

Aug 11, 2025

Ernest Joel Sewell

Ernest Joel Sewell, 84 of Holden Beach, NC, formerly of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, following a time of declining health.

Ernest, or "Ernie" as he was affectionately known, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on October 24, 1940, and was the...

Sam Loper Edwards, Jr.

Aug 7, 2025

Sam Loper Edwards, Jr., 63, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Sam was born in Broward County, Florida on October 14, 1961, and was a husband to the late Karen Spell Edwards. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Loper Edwards, Sr., and his...

George Hugh Crawford

Aug 6, 2025

George Hugh Crawford, age 79, of Supply, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. George was born in Newport News, VA on May 9, 1946, and was the son of the late George David and Catherine Mae Seay Crawford. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death...

Mary-Leigh (Harmon) Wilson

Aug 5, 2025

Mary-Leigh Harmon Wilson, 54, of Shallotte, NC, formerly of Lenoir, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home.

Born in Eden, NC on November 14, 1970, Mary-Leigh was a daughter of Ranzie Lee Harmon and the late Mary Banner Harmon.

She was an former employee of the NC School System and was...

Michael Joseph Levesque

Aug 4, 2025

Michael Joseph Levesque, of Southport, NC (Boiling Spring Lakes), passed away on Monday, August, 4, 2025 at his home with family by his side.

Michael was born in Long Island, NY, on March 26, 1964, and was a son of Jean-Guy and Colette Morin Levesque. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his...

Charlene (Weinmann) Van Beuren

Jul 29, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charlene J. Van Beuren, 93, of Shallotte, NC who passed peacefully Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Coastal Pointe Assisted Living, Shallotte, NC. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandma and a cherished member of the community.

Born in New York City, NY on May 27,...

Gail (Burchette) Turner

Jul 26, 2025

Gail Burchette Turner, 74, of Calabash, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her home with her beloved family at her bedside.

Gail was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 21, 1950, and was a daughter of the late John Edwin and Lorine Coltrane Burchette.

Gail was a member of the Little River...

Patricia (Wilkinson) Coles

Jul 25, 2025

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Linda Sue (Pribble) Eastman

Jul 24, 2025

Linda Sue Eastman, age 76, of Shallotte NC passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Autumn Care Nursing Center following a time of declining health.

Linda was born in Colorado Springs, CO on September 6, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Floyd Ralph and Rita Teresa Frank Pribble, in addition to her parents,...

Herbert Woodhouse Taylor

Jul 23, 2025

Herbert Woodhouse Taylor, age 90, of Bolivia, NC, formerly of Wilkesboro, NC and Covington, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home with his family at his bedside.

Herbert, or "Herb" as he was affectionately known, was born in Westwood, New Jersey on January 5, 1935. He was the fourth son of the late...

Ernest Peter Siriani

Jul 22, 2025

Ernest Peter Siriani, 83, of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home with family at his bedside following a lengthy illness.

Born in Chicago Heights, IL., on February 7, 1942, Ernest was a son of the late Ernest P. and Kay Franze Siriani. In addition to his parents, he was...

James Michael Mcbride

Jul 21, 2025

James Michael McBride, 66, of Calabash, NC passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home following a decline in health.

James was born in Philadelphia, PA, on June 10, 1959, and was a son of the late James Thomas and Roberta Dunn McBride. In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a brother, Thomas...

Robert "Bob" E. Barker

Jul 21, 2025

Robert "Bob" Elma Barker, 88, of Supply, NC passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, "Brunswick House" following a lengthy illness.

Bob was born in Caswell County, NC on May 10, 1937, and was a son of the late William Odell Baynes Barker, Sr. and Ruby Amy Yarbrough Barker....

Marie (Troiano) Browne

Jul 19, 2025

Marie T. Browne, 91, of Bolivia, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Born in Mount Vernon, NY, on April 6, 1934, Marie was the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Sperduto Troiano. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 34 years,...

Rose H. (Hawk) White

Jul 14, 2025

Rose Hawk White, 86, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025. Rose was born in Johnson City, TN, November 17, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Robert Frank and Mary Elizabeth Eller Hawk.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Susan Boyd White and Mary Elizabeth White. She is survived by...

Ernest L Toth

Jul 12, 2025

Ernest L. Toth passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia, NC. He was 96.

Ernie was born on March 20, 1929 in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Ernest and Helen Toth. He grew up in Bloomfield, NJ, graduated Bloomfield High in...