Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

Dr. James "Jim" E. Nolan, 82, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice House of Brunswick.

Born on September 26, 1941, in Raeford, NC, he was raised in Bennettsville, SC, the first of four children born to Jesse Franklin Nolan and Kathleen Allred Nolan. In addition...

Jan 8, 2024

Sadly, our dear mother, Patricia M. Rankl, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the age of 94. It is said that "long life is gained through a righteous life" and Pat was the proof. She knew she was blessed and she worked hard at her longevity. She was a survivor, a remarkable trait that we all admired,...

Jan 4, 2024

Evelyn Ivey "Bobbie" Brown, age 89, of Leland, NC passed away at the home of one of her daughters in Grifton, NC on Thursday, January 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bobbie was born in Four Oaks, NC on October 3, 1934, and was the last surviving daughter of the late Bruel Calvin and Grace Jones Ivey....

Jan 3, 2024

Dwight Thurman "Peanut" McCall, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the age of 56.

"Peanut" was born in Wilmington, NC on November 14, 1967, and was a son of Dwight Thurman McCall, Sr and Faye Lewis McCall of Shallotte, NC.

He was an avid fisherman and worked hard to keep the...

Jan 3, 2024

Timothy Allan Huffstetler, 69, of Supply, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, "Brunswick House" following a lengthy illness.

Timothy was born in Washington state on April 11, 1954, and was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy Lorenz Huffstetler.

He was a retired electrician,...

Jan 2, 2024

Susan Elaine Jones, 66, of Supply, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC.

In keeping with Susan's wishes no services are being planned.

Memorial contributions are kindly requested to be sent in her name to Brunswick Family Assistance, P.O. Box 1551, Shallotte, NC 28459...

Dec 31, 2023

Edward Paul Youngberg (February 25, 1944– December 31, 2023)

Edward (Ed) of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday, December 31st surrounded by his family following a long illness. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Maynard and Martha Youngberg.

Pam met the love of her life, Ed in...

Dec 31, 2023

Donald E. (Donnie) Hammett, 67, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.

Born in Washington, DC, on December 5, 1956, He was one of three children born to the late Daniel and Gertrude Farrell Hammett.

Donnie was a proud US Air Force veteran and was a retired high voltage...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Lyle P Brown, age 75, of Southport, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 29, 2023 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick following a brief illness.

Lyle was born in Washington, DC on June 28, 1948 to the late Edward Pierce and Edith Upchurch Brown.  Growing up, he spent his childhood between...

Dec 28, 2023

Kathryn "Konnie" Conaway Johnston, age 71, of Bolivia, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in the Universal Healthcare, Bolivia, NC following a time of declining health.

Konnie was born in Lumberton, NC on January 19, 1952 and was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Eva Conaway Johnston. In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 26, 2023

Roberta (Bobbie) Kishbaugh, age 75, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away in her sleep, at home, in the early hours of the morning the day after Christmas, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 with her family by her side. She gave them the gift of one more Christmas together to create memories after just recently being released from hospice to...

Dec 26, 2023

Daniel Lee Gore, age 48, of Ash, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home.

Daniel was born on June 10, 1975, and was the only child born to Mark and Harriet Simmons Gore of Ash, NC.

He was a graduate of West Brunswick High School "Class of 1993". Daniel was...

Dec 22, 2023

Shallotte, NC - Frederick Allen "Freddy" Hewett, born on October 12, 1950, died peacefully at Brunswick Health and Rehab Center on December 22, 2023. He was a son of Rufus Hewett and Eva Pearl Stanley Hewett and brother of Eddie Hewett all previously deceased.

He is survived by sisters, Donna Hewett Prince of Shallotte NC, and Kathryn...

Dec 20, 2023

Daniel Bige Bowling, 66, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home following a time of declining health.

Daniel was born in Southport, NC on October 11, 1957, and was a son of the late Charles Edward Bowling and Nancy Mae Eversole Spencer. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in...

Dec 17, 2023

Kathleen Margaret (Mageean) Boucher (12/19/1947 — 12/17/2023) Devoted wife to Neal Boucher of St. James, NC, passed away after a brief yet heroic battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY, Kathleen was the oldest daughter of John & Diane Mageean of Monroe Street. She went on to graduate from Schenectady High School (previously known as Linton) in 1965 and...

Dec 12, 2023

Kerry Lynn Hollinsworth, 46, of Leland, NC formerly of New York, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

Kerry was born in New Hyde Park, NY on November 24, 1977 and was a daughter of Barbara Clark Hollinsworth of Leland, and the late, Douglas Hollinsworth. In addition to her father, she was predeceased...

Dec 11, 2023

Gloria Harriett Bennett Holley,

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Gloria H. Holley, better known as Harriett Holley.

Born May 22, 1942, to the late Harry and Vertilee S. Bennett. She was born and raised in Calabash, NC of which she was truly proud. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 8, 2023

Don Wesley Burton, 65, passed away on December 8, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center located in Boliva, N.C.

Don was born in Wilmington, NC on December 28, 1957, to the late Charles Wesley Burton, Jr. and Betty Jean Branch Bass.  Don's family includes his brother John Randy Burton and wife Kay of Wilmington,...

Dec 8, 2023

Coty Allen Gales, 30, of Supply, NC passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Coty was born in Wilmington, NC on June 4, 1993, and was a son of Keith Allen Gales and Regina Lynn Bellamy Simmons.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Tyler Gales, a grandfather, Danny Wayne Gales, Uncles, Timmy Bellamy...

Dec 7, 2023

Jennette Faye Davis Moore Scoggins, age 79, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center ICU unit following nearly a month of fighting for her life with aspiration pneumonia.

Born in Southport, NC, Jennette was the daughter of the late Harry S. Davis, Sr., and Annie Fulford Davis....