Southport, NC Obituaries

Arthur J. Falk, “Art”, passed away peacefully at home with his family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on August 23, 2026. Art was born in New York City on September 22, 1944. He grew up i...

Phyllis Ann Oswald Vaughan, 84, of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, went to be home with her Lord and Savior August 22, 2026. Phyllis was born August 8, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY; daughter of the late Martin Hen...

Robert S. Griffith II, or Bob as he was more well known, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born on March 24, 1950, in Waynesboro, Virginia, he was named after his grandfather. He was a prou...

Capt. Thomas F. Howley, III, USN Ret., 90, of Southport, died on August 19, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born May 23, 1936 in Wheeling, WV; son of the late Thomas F. Howle...

Jonathan "Keith" Thompson, 56 of Southport, NC, passed on August 19, 2026, at his residence. Keith was born January 31, 1970; son of Walter Thompson and Delouris Locklear. Keith loved NHRA racing,...

Arlene Rushin of Southport, NC died August 19, 2026, in care of hospice. Arlene was born in Nanticoke, PA to Raymond and Stella Mungetski on October 22, 1938. She graduated in 1956 from Newport Towns...

James Taylor Jolliff, III, 72 of Southport, North Carolina, passed away on August 17, 2026. Taylor was born April 2, 1954, son of the late Jimmie and Lucille Jolliff. He grew up in Smithfield, NC whe...

Paul William Rowe, 84 of Bolivia, North Carolina, passed away on August 14, 2026. Mr. Rowe was born July 14, 1942, in Boston, MA, son of the late William and Evelyn Rowe. Paul was a veteran of the US...

Ann Galante Roberson, 78, of Southport, NC departed for one final adventure on August 14, 2026. She was born July 13, 1948 and raised in Allentown, PA by her parents, Guido and Reta Galante, first in ...

Raymond Del Pezzo, Sr., 94 of Southport, North Carolina passed on August 13, 2026. Mr. Del Pezzo was born November 17, 1931 in Bronx, New York, son of the late Frank and Rose Del Pezzo. He was a very...

James "Gerald" Holden, 56 of Southport, North Carolina passed away on August 8, 2026. Mr. Holden was born March 1, 1970, son of the late Alexander Rudolph Holden and Coretha Gause Holden. He is sur...

William Francis Ott, age 84, of Southport, NC, passed away on August 10, 2026. Born on February 23, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, PA, William was the beloved son of William Henry Ott and Kathryn McCabe Ott. He ...

Sheila Mansfield Bell, 65, of Oak Island, NC, passed on August 7, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia, NC. Sheila was born, January 20, 1961 in Lee County, NC; daughter of the late Floyd R...

Pamela Jean Pennington 79, of Bolivia, NC, passed on August 3, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear of Brunswick. Pam was born, September 22, 1946 in New London, CT; daughter of the late John Lute and Ruby Est...

Gary Bates passed away on July 31, 2026.

George "Bruce" Schell Jr., 82 of Caswell Beach, NC passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bruce was born, June 8, 1944 in Red Springs, NC; son of the late Bruce and Margare...

Paula Jean Dominici Munger died peacefully in the mid-morning of August 2 in her bed at her home in St. James, North Carolina. She had been ill over nine months, but had fought fiercely to overcome h...

Michael “Mike” Canu, 83, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 15, 1942, to the late John and...

Dr. Ronnie Lee "Ron" Hamilton, 79 of Oak Island, North Carolina passed on August 1, 2026. Ron was born January 6, 1947, son of the late Alcon and Inez Hamilton. Ron was full of joy and loved his Lor...

In Loving Memory of George Dean Vinovich June 18, 1957 – July 24, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of George Dean Vinovich, who entered into eternal rest on July 24, 2026, at the ag...

Barbara Jean Crippen, Barb to all, has left her humanly body and returned to her loving parents, Larry and Lillian Crippen, who preceded her into heaven. Despite bravely, and with unceasing positivit...

Peter Wallace Berg touched and befriended many with his infectious smile, charming personality, and unconditional zest for life. Pete passed away on July 27, 2026, and he was 84 years old. Pete was b...

Perry Edward Hunt, 86, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 6, 1939, the son of Audrey Lowe and Wi...

John Martin Murray II, 81, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2026. John was born on November 1, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the oldest son of the late Jo...

Alan Walbaum, 73, of Bolivia, North Carolina, passed away on July 25, 2026. Mr. Walbaum was born on January 5, 1953, in Huntington, New York, to the late August and Eileen Walbaum. He spent more than...

Mr. Ernie Riccie, of Southport, North Carolina passed on July 26, 2026, at the age of 89. Mr. Riccie was born January 2, 1937 in West New York, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Pa...

Robert Gregory Nixon, age 60, was called Home on July 23, 2026 after declining health and a serious, brief illness. Greg was born on February 13, 1966 in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from West...

There are women who become mothers to their own children, and then there are women who spend the rest of their lives becoming mothers to everyone else. Nancy Ludlow was one of those special women. Na...

Christine Joan Toland, 84 passed away on July 18, 2026. Born on March 1st,1942 to Louise Niederle and Alois Stingl. Christine grew up in Yonkers, New York. She later worked at the Richard Merrill H...

Diane Marie Conway, 66 of Southport, North Carolina passed on July 17, 2026. Diane was born on April 27, 1960, daughter of Lillian Venezio and the late Ralph Venezio. Born and raised in Cranford, New...

Holly Schrum-Mayberry, 78 of Saint James, NC, passed peacefully, July 13, 2026, with her husband by her side in Southport, NC. Holly, formerly of Bucks County, PA was born in Williamsport, PA on Ja...

Robert Spry Warrender passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 9, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey, Robert lived in Southport, North Carolina. Bob was married for 29 years to Marilyn F (...

Reverend Vernon David Kelly, 92, of Southport, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1933 in Sanford, North Carolina. Reverend Kelly dedicated his life to the ministry from ...

Peter N. Aiello, 73, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away on July 6, 2026. Mr. Aiello was born November 5, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Peter O. Aiello and Marie Colletti Aiello...

Jerry Allen Spray, 79 of Southport, North Carolina passed on July 4, 2026. Jerry was born April 8, 1947. Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com Peacock - Newnam & White Funer...

Ira William "Bill" Duncan passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2026. Bill was born on July 11, 1934, in Lumberton, North Carolina. He was preceded in de...

Connie Thayer George, age 82, of Boiling Springs Lakes, NC passed peacefully on July 1st, 2026. She was born on June 10th, 1944 in Wilson, NC to her parents Alonzo William Thayer and Margie Peterson T...

Michael Craig Etheridge passed on June 30, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on November 13, 1955, Michael lived in Southport, North Carolina.

January 22, 1951 – June 26, 2026 Celeste Y. Plassman, daughter of Dantes York and Virginia Jackson York, was born on January 22, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended elementary and junior high s...

Evelyn Newell "Teal" Kesmodel, 84 of Southport, North Carolina, passed on June 29, 2026. Mrs. Kesmodel was born on March 5, 1942, daughter of the late Robert Lee Newell and Laura Lee Ludlum. She ret...

George “Earl” Clewis, 80, of Southport, passed away on June 23, 2026 in his marital home of 58 years. He was born on April 28, 1946 to the late SW and Juanita Clewis of Oak Island. He was preceded in...

In Loving Memory With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the gift of his life, we mourn the passing of our beloved Caleb Joshua Daniels, 29, who died on June 21, 2026, at his home in Southport, Nor...

Lewis Edward “Fuzzy” Combs Lewis Edward “Fuzzy” Combs passed away peacefully in his sleep June 24, 2026 with his loving wife, Betty, and his daughter by his side after a courageous battle with dement...

Clifton Dearing passed away on June 21, 2026.

Shirley Jean Falkner Hale, 77, of Wilmington, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. After a courageous health journey, she was reunited with the love ...

John G. Swan, Jr., affectionately known as "Jack," passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 with his son by his side, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, love, and laughter. A devoted husb...

Susan Ray "Sue" Franks, 82 of Southport, North Carolina passed on June 18, 2026. Mrs. Franks was born November 5, 1943. daughter of the late Haywood and Grace Ray. Sue was a 1962 graduate of Haw Rive...

Milo Albert "Al" Jones Jr., 78 of Oak Island, North Carolina passed away on June 16, 2026. Al was born October 3, 1947 son of the late Milo Albert Jones, Sr. and Maude Nix Jones Roll. He is survive...

Mary L Bradshaw passed on June 14, 2026, at the age of 92.

Linwood Malpass, 93 of Winnabow, North Carolina passed on June 4, 2026. Mr. Malpass was born on January 19, 1933, son of the late James Daniel Malpass and Ada Leola Clewis Malpass. He was a long time...