Obituaries

Apr 7, 2026

Robert Joseph Frye, 76, of Supply, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, "Brunswick House" following a lengthy illness.

Robert was born in Elwood, Indiana on January 14, 1950 and was a son of the late William and Rosemary Seibold Frye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Apr 6, 2026

Donald "Donnie" Lee Tomlinson, 71, of Carolina Shores, NC passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home following a time of declining health.

Donnie was born in Amsterdam, NY, on July 12, 1954, and was a son of the late Clayton and Irene Narowsky Tomlinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Apr 4, 2026

A complete obituary will be available in the coming days.

Apr 2, 2026

Betty Jane Hirt (nee Wenger), 94, of Leland, NC formerly of Supply, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Brunswick House following a time of declining health.

Betty was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 15, 1932, and a daughter of the late Clarence W. Wenger and Grace Fisher...

Apr 2, 2026

Dr. Charles Edward Francis, age 98, of Ash, NC formerly of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home with family at his side.

Dr. Francis was born in Humble, (Harris County) TX on July 19, 1927, and was one of seven children born to the late Thomas Barker and Eva Lena...

Mar 31, 2026

Jimmie Paul Callahan of Shallotte, NC passed away on March 31,2026, forever joining his loving wife Jeanne (Korienek) Callahan of 61 years.

Born in Akron, OH to the late Paul L and Wilda L (Weber) Callahan and preceded by his older brother Larry Callahan.

Jimmie graduated from Kenmore High School in 1960 and enlisted in...

Mar 28, 2026

Kermit Eugene Rife, Sr., age 82, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center after a lengthy illness.

Kermit was born in Buchanan County, Virginia and was a son of the late Stuart and Ida Mae Cooper Rife.

He was a proud US Army veteran. Kermit...

Mar 27, 2026

David Wayne Gregory, 73, of Bolivia, NC, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, following a time of declining health.

David was born in Jacksonville, NC on February 25, 1953, to the late James David and Grace Irene Rogers Gregory. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Jo Baker.

Mar 26, 2026

Pauline Judith Frank, 80, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, after battling Alzheimer's.

Pauline (Polly) was born in Binghampton, NY on July 8, 1945, and raised in West Orange, NJ.  She was one of four children born to the late Charles and Helen Saunders Messier. In addition to her parents,...

Mar 26, 2026

Rachel Harper Kye, 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children. Born October 3, 1943, Rachel lived a life centered around family, love, and the simple moments that became lifelong memories.

Rachel was affectionately known as "Cookie Grammie," a name lovingly given to her during the years...

Mar 26, 2026

James Wesley Greenlee, age 34, of Supply, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

James was born in Morristown, TN, on September 30, 1991, and was the son of Renee Wilson Catoe and the late David Greenlee. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his...

Mar 25, 2026

William "Bill"  or "Butch" Albert Anderson, age 80, of Calabash, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Wilmington, NC following a period of declining health. Bill was born in North Braddock, Pennsylvania on January 24, 1946, and graduated from Scott High School in North Braddock in 1965. He was the...

Mar 22, 2026

Karen Joy Rubio, 78, of Shallotte, NC formerly of Warner Robbins, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home.

Karen was born in Aurora, Illinois on August 23, 1947, and was one of five children born to the late Ernest L. and Elizabeth Bellante Kimpon. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded...

Mar 21, 2026

Betty Marie Canipe, 81, of Shallotte, NC formerly of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Born in Davidson County, Tn on May 10, 1944, Betty was one of five children born to the late Walter Virgil Lancaster, Sr. and Hattie Surina Brown Lancaster. In addition to her parents, Betty was...

Mar 20, 2026

Marcia Mary Ring, 82, of Southport, NC (St James Community) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. Following a long journey with dementia, she serenely transitioned from her home into eternal rest. Marcia "Marcy" was born May 1943 in Roslyn, NY; a daughter of the late Marchie and Stephanie Andrazek Grella. In addition to...

Mar 18, 2026

Maria Altobelli Siriani, age 79, of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home following a brief illness.

Maria was born in Chicago, IL, on March 5, 1947, and was a daughter of the late Tony and Betty Davis Altobelli. In addition to her parents, Maria was predeceased by her husband...

Mar 18, 2026

Mrs. Dale Smith Kirk, 74, of Ash, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with her family by her side at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, "Brunswick House," following a time of declining health.

Dale was born in Richmond County, NC on March 8, 1952, and was a daughter of the late Henry and Kathleen Dunn...

Mar 17, 2026

Ronald Dale Alcorn, 67, of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 19, 1958 and was a son of Marjorie Anna Scarbrough Alcorn and the late Dale Harold Alcorn. In addition to his father, Ron...

Mar 12, 2026

Benjamin (Ben) Bryant Huffman, IV, age 54, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home with family at his side.

Born in Wilmington, NC on January 6, 1972, he was one of six children born to the late Benjamin B. Huffman, Jr., and Mary (Honey) Margaret Robbins Huffman. In addition to his...

Mar 10, 2026

A Complete obituary will be available in the coming days.