Obituaries

Dec 29, 2022

James "Jim" Robert  Baker, age 78, of Bolivia, NC passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC.

Jim was born in Battle Creek, MI to the late Glenn and Jane Baker.  In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Champagne) Baker, brother...

Dec 28, 2022

Bobby Lee Coleman, age 85, of Southport, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from long term effects of emphysema in the Ocean Trail Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Wadesboro, NC on January 20, 1937, Bobby was a son of the late Eddie Coleman and Heidi Smith.

Bobby's favorite pastime was fishing at...

Dec 25, 2022

Robert Stephen "Bob" Pasterniak, age 77, of Leland, NC, formerly of Mooresville, NC, and Lilburn, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC.

Bob was born in Cleveland, OH on October 19, 1945, and was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Paluch Pasterniak. In addition...

Dec 21, 2022

Tiffany Dawn Catania Donovan, age 47, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 following a struggle with cancer.

Tiffany was born in Pittsburgh, PA on the third of September, 1975, and was a daughter of Carlene Gregg Catania of Pittsburgh, PA and the late Arthur F. Catania. Tiffany was a homemaker who loved being...

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Jethero Calvin "J.C." Myers, Jr., age 72, of Supply, NC, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Born in Elkin, NC on the twenty second of September 1950, J.C. was a son of the late Jethero C. Myers, Sr. and Ruby Elizabeth Cranfill Myers. He was a retired purchasing agent with the Chair City Supply Company...

Dec 17, 2022

Kimberly May Bertetto, age 54, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Bolivia, NC following a battle with cancer.

Kim was born in Westmoreland County, PA on March 22, 1968 to James Sokol, Sr and the late Karen K'Nosky Sokol. In addition to her mother,...

Dec 13, 2022

John Terry Simmons, 75, of Supply, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Autumn Care of Shallotte following a lengthy illness. Terry was born in Wilmington, NC on October 3, 1947, and was a son of the late Scott and Margaret White Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, June...

Dec 10, 2022

Linda Lou Campbell, age 78, of Southport, NC, formerly of Midland, MI went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She passed away at her home with family by her side.

Linda was born on January 6, 1944, in Coleman, MI to the late John "Fritz" and Iva...

Dec 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Jacqueline (Moody) McCrary. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2022

Beatrice Ann Reece Squires, 84, of Longwood, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2022, in the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center with family by her side.

Born in North Adams, MA on January 31, 1938, Bea was a daughter of the late, William and Mildred Alderman Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Dec 4, 2022

Linda L. Stewart, age 70, of Southport, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 4, 2022 after a long illness. Linda was born on March 4, 1952, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, but lived most of her life in Colorado.

In her younger years, Linda was an avid outdoors person, traveler and adventurist. She loved animals,...

Nov 30, 2022

Captain Jimmy Douglas Galloway

Captain Jimmy D. Galloway went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was a loving and caring husband to Ruby for sixty-one years. Jimmy was an amazing father and Papa who loved and enjoyed his grandbabies. Captain Jimmy loved being on the waters in his shrimp...

Nov 28, 2022

Merilyn J. Finley, 87, of Shallotte passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. Arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

Nov 25, 2022

John Burnie "Johnny" Small

February 22, 1963 - November 25, 2022

Johnny Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25, 2022 at a family gathering. Johnny was predeseased by his father, John Burnie Small, his mother, Frances Smith and a sister, Debbie Lynn Barnett.

Johnny is survived by his siblings, Donnie Small, Panama, FL,...

Nov 23, 2022

James David Whaley, 48, of Ash, NC passed away on Wednesday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was born in Columbus County, NC on May 19, 1974, to the late Eugene Taylor and Sandra Hewett Whaley. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by a brother, Melvin Whaley; and grandparents, Winfred & Vada Hewett and Herman...

Nov 23, 2022

Alfred Smith, Jr., 81, of Carolina Shores passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. No local services are planned.

Nov 22, 2022

William John Hartnett, 81, of Holden Beach, NC passed away on Tuesday, November22, 2022 following an extended illness (COPD) at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Bolivia, NC. Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 25, 1941, to the late William Michael and Dorothy McCarthy Hartnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Nov 18, 2022

Douglas Doyle Freeman

August 23, 1952 – November 18, 2022

Mr. Douglas Doyle Freeman, 70, of Southport, passed away on November 18, 2022 at home.  He was born August 23, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Reverend Floyd Doyle Freeman and late Hazel Bryte Caldwell Freeman.

Mr. Freeman graduated from...

Nov 16, 2022

Jamie L. Mendez, 42, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. No local services are being planned.

Nov 13, 2022

Mary Koval-Minerick (nee Caruso) formerly of West Haverstraw, NY passed away on November 13,2022. Mary was born in West Haverstraw, NY on April 25, 1930.  She attended Saint Peter's Parochial School and Haverstraw High School.  Mary married the love of her life, Joseph Koval, in 1953.  They had two sons, Francis and Joseph.  She was predeceased by her husband...