Obituaries

Jun 16, 2026

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Jun 14, 2026

Andrew John Austin, 60, of Carolina Shores, NC met his Lord and Savior face to face on the evening of Sunday, June 14, 2026, following a twelve year battle with brain cancer.

Andrew or "Drew" and "Andy" as he was affectionately known by his many friends and family, was a son of Thomas Austin and the late...

Jun 7, 2026

Melissa Dawn Jarvis née Elsea was born in Winchester Virginia on January 7, 1972, and the light of that dawn faded peacefully from our sight on June 7, 2026. She was 54 years old.

She is survived by her husband, Joel Jarvis of Rock Hill South Carolina; her stepdaughters Bradie and Emily Jarvis; her father Henry D....

Jun 3, 2026

Laurence Curtis Quinn, affectionately known as Larry, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Southport, North Carolina. He is the cherished husband of Elizabeth S. Quinn, son of Eunice C. Quinn and Donald R. Quinn (deceased),   brother to Richard A. Quinn, and adored companion of canine Miss Heidi.  To those closest to Larry, he will be remembered for his...

Jun 1, 2026

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May 30, 2026

John Michael Ferrari, 83, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, following a time of declining health.

John was born in the Bronx, NY and was a son of the late Joseph and Triestina Colini Ferrari. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Ferrari.

May 29, 2026

Robert Howard Herre, 91, of Calabash, NC , formerly of Farmingdale, Long Island, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 after a brief illness.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Bob was a son of the late Edward E. Herre and Anna Bushman Herre. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of...

May 28, 2026

Debbie Lynn Kantner, 67, of Bolivia, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare's Brunswick House following a period of declining health.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1958, Debbie was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Shannon Borkey.

Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...

May 28, 2026

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May 27, 2026

Robert Leonard Ezell, Jr., 74, of Winnabow, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following a time of declining health.

Rob was born in Vance County, NC, and grew up just across the state line in the South Hill, Virginia area.  He was one of three sons born to the late Robert, Sr., and Florence...

May 25, 2026

Robert Edward Hegge (Snooky)

July 20 1951 - May 25 2026

Ocean Isle Beach NC

Snooky as EVERYONE knew and called him by was a big part of the Ocean Isle Community well known for his BIG heart and shrimping industry!

One of his favorite things to do was selling Shrimp...

May 23, 2026

Mark Anthony Hollenbeck, age 61, of Shallotte, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Mark was born in Watertown, NY on August 5, 1964, and was a son of the late Robert Hollenbeck, Sr., and Rosemary Elizabeth Thomas Hollenbeck. In addition to his parents, Mark was predeceased by two brothers, Randy Hollenbeck...

May 23, 2026

Matthew Gus Gallins was born on February 14, 1956, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a Valentine's Day gift to his parents, Gus George Gallins and Athena Pappas Gallins, and to his three older sisters. He entered eternal rest on May 23, 2026. Matthew passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean Isle Beach, surrounded by his family.

Matthew...

May 22, 2026

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May 21, 2026

Juanita Boling Wilson, 71, of Supply, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Juanita was born in Staley, NC on September 3, 1954, and was a daughter of the late Marvin Boling and Leona Elizabeth McIntyre Boling Stone. In addition to her parents, Juanita was predeceased by her...

May 13, 2026

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May 9, 2026

James R. Muldowney, 69, of Haverhill, MA, born on June 18, 1956, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with his two sisters by his side at the Good Samaritan Hospital (Vitas Hospice), West Palm Beach, FL following a long battle with cancer.

Jim was a retired US Navy veteran, who proudly served 20 years. Jim then...

May 6, 2026

Jane Frenette Bateman, 95, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026.

Jane was known for her deep love of family, rock-solid Catholic faith, and razor-sharp wit. She lived a life rooted in devotion — to God, to her family, to friendship, and to finding joy in the everyday moments that make a life meaningful.

Born...

May 5, 2026

Marilyn Aldridge Swain, passed away on May 5, 2026. She was raised in Southport, NC, and was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Victoria Lancaster Aldridge. She was also prededed in death by her husband of over 50 years, John Alan Swain, the love of her life.

A private service will be held at a...

May 3, 2026

Bobbie Fay Walker Redding, 91, of Southport, NC formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, "Brunswick House".

Ms. Bobbie was born in Gastonia, NC on May 30, 1934, and was a daughter of the late, Oliver John Walker and Estie Marr Walker Postell; Stepdaughter of the late...