Obituaries
Richard Reid
Feb 9, 2025
WILMINGTON- Richard Reid, 56, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Aquamation provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Naomi Knoy
Feb 8, 2025
WINNABOW- Naomi Knoy, 81, died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Aquamation services provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Danny "Weasel" Capps
Feb 6, 2025
GROVER: Danny “Weasel” Capps, 66, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Bobby Joe and Shirley May Scism Capps. Weasel was known as a giving and helpful person who often took care of other people’s yards. He enjoyed dirt track racing and NASCAR. In...
Eric Sharp
Feb 4, 2025
CASTLE HAYNE- Eric Sharp, 48, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home. Aquamation services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Patricia Beshaw
Feb 3, 2025
WILMINGTON- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Gallagher Beshaw, beloved mother, grandmother and friend on February 3, 2025, in Wilmington, N.C., at the age of 83. Patricia was born on September 22, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Joseph Gallagher and Mariemma Derr. Patricia grew up in...
Hal Lail
Jan 29, 2025
SHELBY- Hal Ray Lail, 73, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was the son of the late Gorman and Evelyn Lail. Hal proudly served in the Air Force in Vietnam, he enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, traveling to the beach and camping. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lail....
Kelly Carmichael
Jan 27, 2025
SHELBY: Kelly Carmichael, 60, died Monday, January 27, 2025 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Jerry Gulden
Jan 27, 2025
WILMINGTON: Jerry Gulden, 80, died Monday, January 27, 2025. Aquamation services are entrusted to Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation in Wilmington.
Beverly Holmes
Jan 24, 2025
WILMINGTON: Beverly Thompson Holmes, 82, died Friday, January 24, 2025. Aquamation services are entrusted to Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation in Wilmington.
William "Harvey" Dotson
Jan 22, 2025
SHELBY: William “Harvey” Dotson, 82, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Greene Dotson. Harvey enjoyed riding dirt bikes, watching NASCAR and western T.V. shows, pitching horseshoes and participated in different bowling leagues over the years. He worked as a meat cutter, a pipe fitter and a...
Kenneth Neff
Jan 17, 2025
SHELBY: Kenneth “Ken” Edwin Neff joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on January 17th, 2025. Born January 18th, 1956, he arrived in Heaven just one day shy of his 69th birthday. Known for his mischievous sense of humor, his loved ones hoped he left laughing with this last bittersweet prank.Ken did not merely live on this Earth; he grew...
Ollie Bishop
Jan 17, 2025
MANNING, SC: Ollie Bishop, 81, died Friday, January 17, 2025. Aquamation services are entrusted to Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation in Wilmington.
James Thomas Jarrett
Jan 16, 2025
James Thomas “Tom” Jarrett, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on January 16th, 2025. The son of Thomas Everette and Hazel Smith, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on December 30, 1942. Tom attended North Carolina State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Civil Engineering. While at NC State, he played...
Sung T Choi
Jan 15, 2025
DALLAS- Sung T. Choi, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 11, 1933, in Korea, Sung lived a rich and full life, and is deeply mourned by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Sung’s journey began in the tumultuous backdrop of war-torn Korea. At...
Jose Borrego
Jan 15, 2025
NEW BERN: Jose Borrego, 72, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Aquamation services are entrusted to Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation in Wilmington.
James "Jim" Bridges
Jan 13, 2025
SHELBY: James “Jim” Bridges, 82, died Monday, January 13, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John and Morie Penson Bridges. Jim was a man who loved and provided for his family. He retired from Fiber Industries and he enjoyed woodworking and working on cars with his son. In addition...
Vickie Cash
Jan 13, 2025
LONGWOOD: Vickie Cash, 62, died Monday, January 13, 2025. Aquamation services are entrusted to Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation in Wilmington.
Judith Fenn
Jan 12, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Judith Fenn, 76, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Lori Willetts
Jan 5, 2025
LELAND: Lori Willetts, 60, died Wednesday, January 5, 2025. Aquamation services are entrusted to Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation in Wilmington.
Robert "Bobby" Hoppes
Jan 1, 2025
SHELBY: Robert “Bobby” Hoppes, 60, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of Barbara Champion Hoppes of Shelby and the late Nelson David Hoppes. Bobby enjoyed riding dirt bikes in his younger days. He enjoyed going to the mountains, beach or just taking a scenic drive with his...