Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

Brenda Lee Jedliska, 74, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital following a time of declining health.

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

Nov 9, 2023

Rebecca A. Cummings, 62, of Southport, NC (BSL) passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Wilmington, NC following a lengthy illness.

Becky as she was affectionately known, was born in Southport, NC on February 21, 1961 and was a daughter of the late Cecil M. and Evelyn Grace Autry Anderson....

Nov 9, 2023

Preston Vernon Collis, Jr., age 56, of Supply, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence.

Preston was born in Washington, DC on July 7, 1967 and was a son of the late Preston V. Collis Sr., and Sarah Elizabeth Everett Collis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2023

Carol (Bollinger) Varney, 60 passed away at her home in Carolina Shores, NC on November 8, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family, including her devoted husband of 39 years, David and her furry companions, Abbie and Maddie.

Born on April 7, 1963 in York, PA to Joan (Shearer) and Burnell...

Nov 7, 2023

Sharon Kay Hewett, 74, of Ash, NC passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was one of three children of the late Glenn Curtis and Manie Emily Liton Evans of Saxis , Virginia and was born on June 19, 1949.

Sharon was a longtime member...

Nov 2, 2023

Delaney Holmes Bryant, age 71, of Newport News, VA, formerly of Shallotte, NC passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in the Brunswick Health & Rehabilitation Center, Ash, NC.

Delaney was born in Wilmington, NC on July 4, 1952, to Hubert L. and Margaret S. Holmes of Shallotte.

Delaney was a graduate of the Shallotte...

Oct 31, 2023

Ken Baker, age 87, passed away peacefully in North Carolina on October 31st, 2023.

He had a lifetime of successful and varied careers, as an engineer, a professional model, an actor, and a realtor. Ken was also a World Class International runner with two world records. He was filled with boundless energy, driven to be the best...

Oct 29, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Paul Katalinic, 83, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Sunday October 29, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House".

Born in Burgaw, NC, Andy was the last of three children born to the late Pete and Mary Bisted Katalinic. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by siblings, Robert...

Oct 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Daniel Campbell

Daniel Campbell, age 74, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away peacefully on October 23. From humble beginnings, he carved a path of remarkable love, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered.

A master craftsman, Dan poured his heart and soul into his work, but his craftsmanship...

Oct 22, 2023

James Calven "Googie" Simmons, 84, of Ash, NC passed away at his home following a lengthy illness.

Born in Brunswick County on August 28, 1939, "Googie" as he was affectionately known, was a son of the late Henry Lee and Elizabeth Iman Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Oct 20, 2023

Elmer McCoy, age 78, of Supply, NC passed away at his home with family holding his hands on Friday, October 20, 2023 after a time of declining health.

Elmer was born in Narrows, Virginia on December 29, 1944, and was a son of the late Roy Everett and Mary Falls McCoy. In addition to his parents, Elmer...

Oct 20, 2023

Lyle Dean Stedt, age 69, of Carolina Shores, NC passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House".

Lyle was born in Chicago Heights, IL on September 1, 1954, and was a son of the late Orval and Florence Stedt.

Survivors include his loving life partner, Mary Finley...

Oct 10, 2023

Ira Chad Roberts, 68, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his adoring family.

Chad was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on July 15, 1955 and was one of two children of the late Burton and Jewel Feld Roberts.

Chad received his bachelors degree from State University...

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Barry Trent Gainey, age 62, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home.

Trent was born in Wilmington, NC on August 13, 1961, and was a son of Emma Rae McDowell Gainey and the late A.H. "Lonnie" Gainey, Sr. In addition to his father, Trent was preceded in death by two...

Oct 8, 2023

Richard Smoot Cox, age 85, of Laurinburg, NC and North Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023.  Born in Tabor City, NC, Richard was a son of the late Dewey Cicero Cox and Mamie Aretta Norris Cox.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Horace Mitchell Cox, Charles Douglas Cox, and...

Sep 28, 2023

Stephen Paul Holmes, 76, of Supply, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his residence.

Steve was born in Kenansville, NC on November 28, 1946, to the late Samuel and Louise Batchelor Holmes.

Steve enjoyed going to auctions, mini storage sales, and yard sales where he made many friends along the way....

Sep 27, 2023

Emma Lee R. Babson, 78, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the Brunswick Cove Nursing Center.

Emma was born in Wilmington, NC on July 20, 1945, and was a daughter of the late Herbert Lee and Etha Mae Robinson.

Emma Lee was a lady deeply rooted in her Christian faith...

Sep 26, 2023

Carmine John Zecchino, Jr., 79, of Bolivia, NC formerly of Wayne, NJ passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Carmine was born in Newark, NJ on August 29, 1944, and was the only child of the late Carmine John Zecchino and...

Sep 24, 2023

Kathryn Marjorie Alloway, 74, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Brunswick House following at time of declining health.

Born in Erie, PA, Kathryn was a daughter of the late Robert Daniel and Marjorie Holman Peters.

Kathryn loved  and had a passion for crafting...

Sep 22, 2023

Theodore James "Ted" Hollenbeck, 66, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC formerly of Penfield, NY passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Grand Strand Medical Center.

Ted was born in Rochester on June 11, 1957, to the late Roger and Wanda Hollenbeck. In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by family members, Stephen & Rita...