Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

Jene Terry McCumbee, 77, of Ash, NC passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, following a time of declining health.

Terry was born in Southport, NC on July 3, 1946 and was a son of the late Campie McCumbee Carlisle. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, May Costello, Mary Ellen Strickland, Rupert Strickland and...

Aug 17, 2023

Terrill Jay Spach (TJ), age 89, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on August 17th, 2023 in the McLeod Seacoast Medical Center, Little River, SC.

Born in on May 22, 1934 in Canton, OH, TJ was the son of the late Russell N. And Ruth Terrill Spach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Aug 15, 2023

Cheryl Ann Timko Bennett, age 56, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 following a long battle with with MS.

Cheryl was born in Milford, CT on June 22, 1967, and was a daughter of the late John Joseph and Evelyn Charlotte Miller Timko. In addition to her parents, Cheryl was predeceased by a...

Aug 14, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Melvin Medici, 83, of Shallotte, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023 in the Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center. He was a devout NY Yankees fan.

No local services are planned at this time.

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

Aug 12, 2023

Robert Eugene "Gene" Carter, Jr., age 70, of Ash, NC and Whitehall, MT passed away on Saturday evening August 12, 2023 at his home with family be his side.

Gene was born in Whiteville, NC on July 25, 1953 and was a son of the late Robert Eugene Carter, Sr. and Jimmy Elizabeth Bright Carter. In addition...

Aug 8, 2023

Lee Ina Andrews Smith, 53, of Ash, NC passed away on Tuesday, August, 8, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House" following a time of declining health.

Lee Ina was born in Whiteville, NC on May 12, 1970 and was the daughter of the late Reverend Jerry L Andrews and Judy Rebecca Hewett Andrews....

Aug 8, 2023

Lee Ina Andrews Smith, 53, of Ash, NC passed away on Tuesday, August, 8, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House" following a time of declining health.

Lee Ina was born in Whiteville, NC on May 12, 1970 and was the daughter of the late Reverend Jerry L Andrews and Judy Rebecca Hewett Andrews....

Aug 7, 2023

Mary Jean Stilling, 89, of Oak Island, NC passed away on the morning of Monday, August 7, 2023 in her home with family by her side.

Jean was born in Oconomowoc, WI to the late Hugo and Vera Daggy Meuler. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Daniel...

Aug 4, 2023

Candace A. O'Connor, 63, of Jacksonville, NC passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

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

Aug 2, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Burge Humphreys, 72, of Oak Island, NC formerly of Clendenin, WV passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 following a brief illness.

Debbie was born in Welch, WV on March 28, 1951, and was a daughter of the late Sheilds Russell and Elaine Frye Burge.

Debbie graduated from Gary High School, Gary, WV...

Jul 30, 2023

Mary Louise Dry Altman, 77, of Calabash, NC passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home with family by her side.

Born in Stanly County, NC Mary was a daughter of the late James and Betty Jane Blair Dry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Dry and...

Jul 29, 2023

Alphonse Sorrentino, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He was a US Navy veteran.

In respect of his wishes, no services will be held.

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

Jul 27, 2023

Angela Renee Pierce Talley, 62, of Supply, NC passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Angela used her journey as a powerful testimony to countless friends and family. Despite her illness, she remained devoted to generously volunteering her time and talents. Angela's faith, positivity, and strength will be remembered by all who...

Jul 27, 2023

Richard John Banchansky, 79, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home following a time of declining health.

Richard, known to friends as Rick, was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania on April 19, 1944 and was a son of the late Michael and Anna Sinansky Banchansky. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 27, 2023

Donald Elwood "Donnie" Stahl, 72, of Calabash, NC passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home. Born in Somerset, PA, on September 5, 1950, Donnie was a son of the late Stewart Stahl, Jr. and Anna Mae Koch Stahl. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Darlene Stahl Werner of Meyersdale,...

Jul 26, 2023

Reverend Timothy Lee Spencer, 71, of Supply, NC formerly of Lincolnton, NC entered into Heaven on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Timothy was born in Lincoln County, NC on June 14,1952 and was a son of the late Loyd Junior and Lela Smith Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy...

Jul 26, 2023

Linda Lee Bianco, 71, of Conway, SC passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Bolivia, NC.

Born in Paterson, NJ on May 29, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and  Shirley Salveson Shafer. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward...

Jul 24, 2023

Franklin Lee "Frank" McMullen, 82, of Southport, NC passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House" following a time of declining health.

Frank was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 3, 1941 to the late Alvin and Ann Landrum McMullen.

Services will be announced in the coming...

Jul 17, 2023

Francis Joseph "Frank" Staudt, 94, of Southport, NC, passed away on Monday, July 17,

2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Brunswick House, Bolivia, NC.

Frank was born in Clifton, NJ on January 12, 1929. He was a son of the late Joseph

and Victoria Wyka Staudt.

He was...

Jul 16, 2023

Philip Palevo, Jr., age 66, of Leland, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, July 16, 2023.

Phil was born in Newark, NJ, on January 4, 1957 and was the son of the late Philip Palevo, Sr., and Mrs. Sadie DePasquale Palevo of Barnegat, NJ.

After graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas High School,...