Obituaries

Sep 6, 2026

Mildred “Millie” Joyce Evans Fischette, 80, of Ash, NC passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center following a decline in health.

Born in Whiteville, NC on September 2, 1946, Millie was a daughter of the late Preston Calvin “PC” and Mary Geneva Williams Evans.

Millie retired from the hotel industry after a long and successful...

Sep 3, 2026

Sarah Gordon Kelly Little, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends on September 3, 2026

Sarah was Born January 25, 1948, to Leslie and Mary Gordon Kelly, Sarah graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1966 and retired from Southern Bell in 1997 after 31 years of loyal service.

Sarah lived a life rich in love, family, friendship, faith,...

Sep 2, 2026

William Allen Carter, 98, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2026, at 2:05 a.m. at Autumn Care in Shallotte, North Carolina.

Bill was born July 15, 1928, in Warren, Pennsylvania, to Mildred Allen and William Carter. He graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and enjoyed a long and accomplished...

Sep 1, 2026

One of God’s wonderful creatures left this earth recently after a courageous battle with cancer. Julie Ann Harrelson was beautiful in every way, inside and out. She was stunning to see but even more beautiful once you got to know her better. She was generous in her praise and love for family and friends, in sharing her possessions with others...

Aug 28, 2026

Carolyn Dawn (Carpenter) Lewis, 82, of Shallotte, NC, formerly of Webster Springs, WV, peacefully entered her heavenly home to be with our Lord on August 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born in her family home on Miller Mountain, Webster Springs, WV, on July 20, 1944. She was the fourth child of the late Ova Maurice and Saradelle...

Aug 16, 2026

Ferris Bryan Stanton, 68, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care’s Brunswick House following a period of declining health. He battled cancer bravely with strong faith and spirit.

Bryan was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, on November 20, 1957. He was one of four children born to the late Arthur Randy...

Aug 16, 2026

Joseph Ernest Fernandes, 78, of Carolina Shores, NC passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, “Brunswick House” following a lengthy illness.

Born in Bridgeport, Ct., on August 16, 1948, Joe, as he was affectionately known, was a son of the late Manuel and Beatrice Ellis Fernandes.

Joseph was a proud US Coast Guard veteran and was...

Aug 14, 2026

Joyce Anne Weaver, 73, of Hickory, NC was ushered into Paradise by The Lords Angels on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was residing with her husband in Ocean Isle Beach, NC at the time of her departure.

Joyce was born in Hickory, NC on May 11, 1953, and was daughter of the late Lawrence Daniel and...

Aug 13, 2026

Roberta ( Bobbie Sue) Von Bargen, a cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend, went to be with Jesus peacefully on August 13th, 2026, at the age of 87. Her final moments were graced with dignity and love in the comfort of her home, under the compassionate care of Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Born on June 14th,...

Aug 12, 2026

Ginger R. Maisto, 81, of Southport, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home with her loving family at her side.

Ginger was born in Wytheville, VA, on May 17, 1945, and was a daughter of the late George Eli Rider and Jeanette Stroupe Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter,...

Aug 11, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Jewell of Carolina Shores, NC passed away on August 11, 2026. Steve left us with a smile on our faces and love in our hearts. After a 19-year battle with cancer, he is out of pain and in the arms of our loving God.

Steve was born in Washinton D.C. to William Henry Jewell and Grace Stoneman Jewell. Upon...

Aug 10, 2026

Paul Frederick Beyer, Jr., 78, of Oak Island, NC, met his Lord and Savior face to face on the morning of Monday, August 10, 2026.

Paul was born in Cheverly, Maryland on February 2, 1948, and was one of five children born to the late Rose Rifenbark Beyer and Paul F. Beyer, Sr. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded...

Aug 4, 2026

James “Jim” William LaRue, 74, of Calabash, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Jim was born in Newark, NJ, on June 15, 1952, and was a son of the late Frederick Charles and Catherine Scaglione LaRue. Jim graduated from the University of Oklahoma and was commissioned into the United...

Aug 1, 2026

Terry Lee Wilson, 71, of Southport, NC (Boiling Spring Lakes), passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on August 7, 1954, Terry was one of four children born to the late James Lee and Beverly Utley Wilson. In addition to his parents, Terry was predeceased by...

Jul 30, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Stocks, 72, of Ash, NC passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center following an extended illness.

Betty was born in Southport, NC on January 18, 1954, and was a daughter of the late Dudley P. and Louise Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her brother, DeYonn Lewis.

Betty...

Jul 28, 2026

Patrick Joseph Jones, 79, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1946, in

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Patrick was born and raised in Pittsburgh as one of thirteen children — nine boys and four girls — where he learned

the value of family, hard work, and laughter from an early age. Many of his favorite stories involved good-natured

shenanigans with...

Jul 24, 2026

A complete obituary will be available in the coming days.

Jul 20, 2026

Bobby Frank "Bob" McClintock, died from complications of Lewy Body Dementia while under hospice care in Brunswick County, on July 20, 2026.

Born in Pleasant Garden, NC on July 12, 1932, Bob was a lifelong farmer. He was still baling hay for neighbors at 91. He enjoyed hunting and fishing most of his life and loved eating...

Jul 8, 2026

Jerry “Buddy” John Vernon, 21, of Ash, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Born on June 5, 2005, Jerry was the son of Stephanie Lewis (Chris Nixon). Jerry walked to the beat of his own drum. He wasn’t ashamed to tell others he was a mama’s boy. They were best friends.

Jerry enjoyed music, dancing, singing, laughing, and making others...

Jul 4, 2026

Alysa Nickel Obituary

Alysa Nickel, 37, of Ash, North Carolina, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with her beloved family by her bedside.

Alysa was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 3, 1989, and was the daughter of the late John and Theresa Morrow Guest.

Alysa was the owner and...