Obituaries

Richard Reid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...