Obituaries

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,...

Jul 15, 2021

Diane Louise Bray, 79, of Burgaw passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Born December 29, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, Diane had been a licensed vocational nurse and stewardess with Continental Airlines when she met her late husband, Aaron, of 50 years.

After marriage she...

Jul 13, 2021

Mark Stroud Wedding, age 34, of Leland, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia, NC. He was born on July 3, 1987 in Charlotte, NC.

It has been said that "Family is  where life begins and love never ends." Family and home meant everything to Mark. Toward the...

Jul 9, 2021

James Earl Fussell, age 60, of South Dakota, formerly of Wilmington, NC, and his wife, Virginia Webb-Fussell, passed away together on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Hampstead, NC.

James was born on November 5, 1960 in Wilmington, NC to Margaret June (Sebrell) Twiford and the late Hubert Earl Fussell.

James was a lifelong member of...

Jul 9, 2021

Virginia Janel Webb-Fussell, age 64, of South Dakota, formerly of Wilmington, NC, and her husband, James Fussell, passed away together on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Hampstead, NC.

Virginia was born on October 31, 1956 in Scott County, MN to the late Robert Abraham Stewart and Gloria Ann Lipe.

Virginia was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Billy Royce Liles, 83, of Leland, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on July 1, 1938, in Roxboro, NC, to the late Luther Calvin and Mamie Ann (Todd) Liles.

Billy was a hard-working man who loved people. He enjoyed playing golf, travelling, and reading...

Jul 8, 2021

Michael "Mike" David Murray, age 63, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from The Gardens of Rose Hill.

Mike was born on July 27, 1957 in Duplin County, North Carolina; the son of the late Arnold Frank Murray, Sr. and Hattie Johnson Murray. Also lovingly remembered is his...

Jul 8, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Wallace Brunson, age 49, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was born on August 24, 1971 in Fayetteville, NC.

Bobby coached youth soccer for many years. He also mentored for robotics at Topsail High School and Pender County schools. Bobby...