Obituaries

Jan 16, 2026

Richard Allen "Dick" Giehl, 82, of Brick Landing Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC formerly of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Angel House Hospice Center, Whiteville, NC.

Dick was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 12, 1943 to the late Charles and Margaret Bunte Giehl.

In addition to his...

Jan 14, 2026

Richard Thomas Nicoletti, Sr., 78, of Leland, NC formerly of New York City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Wilmington, NC.

Born in Manhattan, NY on October 21, 1947, Richard was the son of the late Rose D. Nicoletti. He was also predeceased by a son-in-law, Mark...

Jan 13, 2026

Jane Spaugh Marlow, 63, of Shallotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, following a period of declining health.

Jane was born in Davie County, NC, and was a daughter of the late Arthur Columbus Spaugh, Sr., and Rose Marie Cope Spaugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 13, 2026

Dennis Lee Lewis, Sr., 85, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Bolivia, NC following a decline in health.

Dennis was born in Southport, NC and was one of five children born to the late Roland Fisher and Lydia Pearl Arnold Lewis. In addition to his parents,...

Jan 12, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Glenn Roy Ford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Gary Fulton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2026

Stanley Joesph "Jake" Gornetski, Jr., 89, of Calabash, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Autumn Care of Shallotte following complications from a recent debilitating fall.

Stanley as he was known was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1936, and was one of three children born to the late Stanley Joseph Gornetski, Sr., and...

Jan 9, 2026

Clayton "Clay" S. Ryan, 59, of Calabash, NC passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Clayton was born in Uniontown, PA, on January 10, 1966, and was a son of the late Warren and Lillie Meyers Ryan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his special friend, Sally McIntosh; three brothers, Roger Ryan,...

Jan 8, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis Roger Wadsworth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 6, 2026

Stephanie Devers Thomas On September 17, 1957, the gold was surpassed for the most precious thing Fort Knox ever protected when Stephanie Paige Devers Thomas, with her unmistakable bright emerald eyes and the voice of angel, entered the world. She was born to Scott and Billie Devers of Louisville, Kentucky. Stephanie lived in many cities and states throughout the...

Jan 5, 2026

Emma Lou (Gore) Hewett, age 88, was born December 29th, 1937, in Shallotte, NC.

She is predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Wayne Kyle Hewett, her mother, Iva Lorena (Sellers) Gore, father, William Claude Gore, sisters Betty-Jo Wood and Nancy Bullins and Granddaughter, Anna Elizabeth DiSpirito.

She is survived by her sister, Anna Formy-Duvall,...

Jan 4, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Dennis Oliveira. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 4, 2026

Susan Marie Van Dorp, 70, of Supply, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 4th after a long battle with lung cancer. Her final moments were spent surrounded by loving family.

Born in Maumee, Ohio on June 4, 1955, Susan spent many years as homemaker, but retired from State Farm in 2017. Susan was known for her...

Jan 4, 2026

Jacklyn Chestnut Vaught, 77, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home with family by her side following a long illness.

Mrs. Jacklyn was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 11, 1948, and was a daughter of the late, Jack Cotton and Chestine Chestnut Cotton. In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 2, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Marvin Leroy Tracey, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 2, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Jane Lesniewicz, age 85, of Calabash, NC passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, "Brunswick House" following a time of declining health.

Pat was born in High Point, NC and was one of three children born to the late Robert and Ruth Russell Hartley. She was also preceded in...

Jan 1, 2026

Paul H. McKeithan, 79, of Shallotte, NC formerly of Ash, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the Autumn Care Nursing Home while holding the hand of his loving wife, Earline.

Paul was born in Ash, NC on March 5, 1946 and was the last surviving son of the late Willie Dace and Mabel Carlisle...

Jan 1, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Patsy Lee (Rogers) Worden. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 30, 2025

Michael J. Updyke Goff, 70, of Ash, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Brunswick Health & Rehab facility, Ash, NC.

Mike was born in Arlington, VA on September 10, 1955, and was a son of the late Harold and Joanne Johnson Goff. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death...

Dec 29, 2025

Beatrice Hair, 60, of Oak Island, NC and Salisbury, NC, passed away at her beloved beach home on Monday, December 29, 2025, following a time of declining health.

Beatrice Hair was a beloved wife, sister and aunt whose life was defined by love, curiosity and an extraordinary ability to connect with people, animals and the world around...