Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Sean Patrick McGinn, 64, of Wilmington, NC passed from this life to his eternal rest on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born on April 16, 1957, in Staten Island, New York; the son of the late James and Virginia "Ginny" McGinn.

Surviving to cherish Sean's memory is best friend...

Aug 12, 2021

Gary Lee Avery, 66, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life Thursday, August 12, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 6, 1954 in Harnett County to Carl Roger Avery and Lois Dean Johnson Avery. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Curtis and...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert William Humphrey, age 79, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on September 29, 1941 in Belmont County, OH to the late Robert Humphrey and Pauline Rice Humphrey.

Robert retired after serving over twenty years in the U.S. Navy...

Aug 6, 2021

Richard James Hirshkind, 86, of Wallace, NC passed from this life to his eternal rest on Friday, August 6, 2021, from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 3, 1935, in Oceanside, New York; the son of the late Julius and Mable Schurman Hirshkind.  Mr. Hirshkind was also preceded in death by his daughter,...

Aug 6, 2021

Benjamin Hayes Horrell, 85, of Wilmington passed peacefully from his earthly life Friday, August 6, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 25, 1935 in Bladen County, one of eight children born to Rufus Carr Horrell and Mattie Brown Horrell. In addition to his parents, Hayes was preceded in death by his son-in-law,...

Aug 2, 2021

Dr. Robert J. Hogan, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2021 in Wilmington, NC after an extended illness.  He was surrounded by his loving daughters, Erin Kane Hogan Meiser, Marne Kane Hogan, Molly Kane Hogan and his pride and joy grandchildren, Hogan E. Meiser and Quinn McKinney Meiser.

He was born on March...

Aug 2, 2021

Carol Jean Hulbert Dixon, age 61, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday morning, August 2, 2021.

She was born on May 26, 1960 in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Sophronia Taylor Hulbert.

Carol leaves behind to cherish her memory her best friend and husband of...

Aug 1, 2021

Douglas Edward Kestler, 46, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 9, 1974 in Nassau County, New York, and is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Kestler.

Douglas is survived by his mother, Karen Kestler; brothers, Thomas Kestler,...

Aug 1, 2021

Katherine Anne Shelton Shepherd, 75, of Raleigh, NC left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

She was born on July 12, 1946 in Richmond VA; the daughter of the late William Baxter and Eleanor Dees Shelton.

Surviving are her children, Joshua Shepherd and wife, Wendy of Clayton and Shannon...

Jul 30, 2021

Vernita Ruth Ludlum, 86, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

She was born on February 25, 1935, in North Bend, OR, to the late William James Schettler and Lorna Yetive (Adam) Mudd.

Ruth worked as an administrative secretary at Huntington Memorial Hospital in...

Jul 30, 2021

Wilhelmina "Billie" Anne Chase, 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Trinity Grove in Wilmington.

She was born in York County, Maine on January 23, 1930, to the late William Henry Gallagher and Annie Etta (Hutchins) Gallagher.

Billie was a member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Her favorite...

Jul 30, 2021

Myers Conly Price, 79, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

He was born in Bladenboro, NC, on April 4, 1942, to the late Troy Paxton Price and Lucy (Guyton) Price.

Myers, a devoted member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church, was a hardworking man who retired from GE after 29 years of service...

Jul 29, 2021

A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Betty Myers Webb, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age of 93. She was born October 25, 1927 in Burgaw to Lawyer Quinton Myers and Florence Catherine Mallard Myers, living most of her wonderful life in Burgaw.

In addition to her parents Betty...

Jul 25, 2021

Judith Ann Fuller, age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home.

She was born on November 19, 1939, in Hibbing, MN to the late Russell and Evelyn (Hewis) Martin.

Judy was a loving and giving mother to her children and those she considered children.  She was friend to...

Jul 19, 2021

Courtney Maurice Gee, age 74, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on May 13, 1947 in Newport News, VA to the late James Maurice Gee and Ethel Grey (Travis) Gee.

Courtney is survived by his wife, Alfreda Paschall Gee;...

Jul 17, 2021

Betty Wayne Williams Cooley, 91, died July 17, 2021 in Wilmington, NC. Betty Wayne was born in Laurinburg, NC on August 12, 1929. She graduated from Laurinburg High School and Queens College, in Charlotte, NC. In 1954 she married Charles A. Cooley of Wagram, NC. A beloved teacher at Laurinburg High School, then at Scotland High School, she taught...

Jul 16, 2021

Susan Michelle Moitis Weston, age 67, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday evening, July 16, 2021, from Vidant Duplin Hospital.

She was born September 8, 1953, in Steubenville, Ohio; the daughter of the late Francis and Donna Forrester Moitis.

Susan is survived by her best friend and devoted husband of 43...

Jul 16, 2021

David Alan Meeks, 70, of White Oak passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, July 16, 2021.

He was born June 30, 1951 in Wilmington, the son of Jack and Betty Meeks. In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by his sister Pam.

David is survived and lovingly remembered by his...

Jul 16, 2021

Bernadette "Bee" Thomasson, age 63, of Wilmington, NC/Formerly of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.

She was born on November 6, 1957 in Hudson, NY to the late William Joseph LoPorto and Mary Cecilia Bourgeois LoPorto.

Bee liked to crochet and she also enjoyed spending time with her family. Before moving to...

Jul 16, 2021

Marilyn Denise Flowers Pusey, 58, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life Friday, July 16, 2021 at Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born October 14, 1962 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Willie Calvin Flowers and the late Daphine Causey Flowers.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Gerald Pusey of Watha,...