Southport, NC Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Mrs. Thi Tam Stevenson, age 91, of Southport, North Carolina, will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, quick wit, and unwavering love for her family, friends, and community. She was born on July 25,...

Sharon Rebecca Hires Delap, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. Born on September 28, 1941, in Fort Myers, Florida, Sharon was the daughter of Willie Dora Golden Hires and Jessie Goodman ...

Mary Jacobs "Mitzi" Amerson, 63 of Southport, North Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2026. Mitzi was born June 6, 1962, in Florence, South Carolina, daughter of the late William Anthony and Mary Lou ...

Brandon Matthews, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, and an avid fisherman, passed away unexpectedly on May 30th at the age of 49. His loss has left a deep and painful void in the lives...

Craig Francis Devine, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Southport, NC on May 30th, 2026, a few days after expressing joy and the love he felt from a visit with his sons and entire immediate family...

Alexander Preston Melton, 31 of Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina, passed on May 22, 2026. Alex was born May 23, 1994, in El Paso, Texas son of Rodney Melton, Jr. and the late Denita Derr Creech....

Jeff Register, 60 of Southport, North Carolina passed away on May 26, 2026. Jeff was born October 7, 1965 in Lumberton, NC, son of the late Clyde and Doris Register. Jeff was a man of faith. He had ...

Doreen Ellen Jankowski (England), born November 20, 1935, of Southport, NC, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. Mrs. Jankowski was born in London, England, daughter of the late Alfred England and Vi...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Raymond “Ray” Rood, 90, who left us on May 24, 2026. In his 90 years, Ray led a fulfilling and blessed life, as he often said those words multiple t...

Betty Jo "BJ" Plunkett, 73, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away on May 19, 2026. BJ was born in Arkansas and made her home on the coast of North Carolina for the past 20-plus years, where she...

Martha Hartley passed on May 20, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on October 12, 1926, in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was a resident of Southport, North Carolina.

Zelle “Polly” Brinson Jackson (1945-2026) Zelle “Polly” Brinson Jackson, 80, of Oak Island, North Carolina, joined her beloved husband, Gene, in heaven on May 19, 2026. An avid traveler, unwavering ...

In between bites of lasagna and in the midst of telling stories to adoring family members, Joseph Paride Pfaff, “Joe,” age 74, passed away painlessly on May 17, 2026 in Oak Island, NC, from a sudden c...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Anthony James Chiarello announces his peaceful passing from natural causes, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home in St. James. Tony leaves his wife of 40 y...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Thomas Paul John Izod, announces his passing on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a friend and nei...