Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

Susan Carpenter Holden, age 68 of Albemarle, NC passed away on Saturday, the twenty fourth of August 2024, at her daughters' home.

Susan was born on the eighteenth of July 1956 in Albemarle, NC to the late James Hugh Carpenter and late Juanita Baucom Carpenter.

She attended North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton,...

Aug 21, 2024

Marie "Rie" B. Meehan, 79, of Bolivia, NC (Winding River), passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, following a time of declining health.

"Rie" as she was affectionately known, was born in Englewood, NJ on September 22, 1944, and was one of two children born to the late Emil and Matilda Gedon Gys. Rie's brother, Louis Gys...

Aug 18, 2024

Arlene Catherine Walachy, 81, of Compass Pointe, Leland, NC passed away on the morning of Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home with loving family by her side. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on February 24, 1943, Arlene was a daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Matecki Zara. She met Michael Walachy in high school in Trenton and...

Aug 17, 2024

Deborah G Ahlers, former Mayor of Caswell Beach NC and BEMC Board member, passed away on August 17, 2024 after her battle with pancreatic cancer.  She will be laid to rest at a private family ceremony. Deborah is survived by her husband Robert of 50 years, her 2 children Ryan and Jessica, 5 grandchildren Gabriella, Layla, Hannah, Emily and...

Aug 16, 2024

Robert Allen "Bob" Hartman, 92, of Carolina Shores, NC passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born  on October 17, 1931, in Patterson, NJ, he was a son of the late David and Delia Iovine Hartman. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his soul mate,...

Aug 15, 2024

Mrs. Julia Ann Joyner, 92, of Bolivia, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center following a short time of declining health. Born in Bolivia, NC, she was the second oldest of thirteen children to the late Rufus and Mary Knight Randolph. As a child, she grew up on a farm...

Aug 13, 2024

James "Jim" Albert Capicotto, 79, of Calabash, NC passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, August 13, 2024, with loved ones by his side.

Jim was born in St. Lukes Hospital, Newburgh, New York on January 9, 1945, and was the son of the late James and Betty Ciminelli Capicotto.

Jim attended Newburgh Free...

Aug 12, 2024

Peggy Lucille Morse, 64, of Loris, SC passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC.

Peggy was born in Griffin, GA, on November 30, 1959, to the late Robert French Nedra Lowery, and granddaughter of the late Liz and Red Hood. In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 10, 2024

Obituary for Patrick J. McGarry

3/14/1944 – 8/10/2024

Patrick "Pat" John McGarry, age 80 of Southport, NC passed away on August 10, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Pat was born on March 14, 1944, to Michael E. McGarry and Viola McGarry of Park Ridge, IL.  After graduating  in 1962...

Aug 9, 2024

Marviean McGinnis Mullis, 84, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, in the Brunswick Rehab & Health of Bolivia following a lengthy illness.

Born in Mecklenburg County, NC, Marviean was one of eight children born to the late Ernest Kirby and Edith Odean Kerley McGinnis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Aug 7, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for William David Haren. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 6, 2024

April Dawn Withrow, 46, of Supply, NC passed away in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC following  a time of declining health.

April was born in Anstead, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late, Jeffrey Lynn and Anita Ramsey Withrow. She was a proud mother, sister and soulmate.

Surviving...

Aug 2, 2024

Gregory Sebert Large,  60, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home following a time of declining health.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Aug 2, 2024

Joseph "Jay" Andrew Grady, Jr., 79, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, in the Brunswick Health & Rehab facility following a time of declining health.

Jay was born in Brookline, MA on January 13, 1945, to the late Joseph A. Grady, Sr., and Elizabeth Belden Grady. In addition to his parents, Jay...

Jul 31, 2024

Robert "Butch" Lewis Lovingood, 78, of Winnabow, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was a humble man but proud to be a Christian and servant of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Butch was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of William "Bill" Richard Lovingood and Vivian Voss Thomas...

Jul 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Hartlage Grubbs on July 30, 2024 at the age of 78.

Susan was born on Mar 20, 1946 to Albert and Gaynelle Hartlage in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1964.

Susan spent more than three decades as a...

Jul 30, 2024

Johnny Clinton McQuay, 76, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home with family by his side.

Born in Charlotte, NC on December 16, 1947, Johnny was one of four children born to the late Jess B. and Edna Lucille Maness McQuay. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. William Gibson, 76, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Bolivia, NC. He was born November 15, 1947, in Huntersville, NC, a son of the late Mason and Kizzie Gibson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Ann Gibson.

Funeral services for Mr. Gibson will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 30,...

Jul 28, 2024

Patricia Gail Hewett, 80, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC following a time of declining health.

Born on July 6, 1944, Gail was a daughter of the late Floyd Washington and Gladys Clemmons Hewett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. William D. "Bill" Benton, 96, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, "Brunswick House" following a short illness.

Bill was a son of the late Claude and Blanche Howie Benton and was born in Monroe, NC on August 20, 1927. In addition to his parents,...