Bolivia, NC Obituaries

Thomas Michael Hetherington passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on November 18, 1947, and was a resident of Bolivia, North Carolina.

Darryl Lynn Johns, 66 of Winnabow, NC passed away on February 25, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1959, in Charlotte, NC to the late Roy C. Johns and Dorothy H. Johns Inks. He was preceded in death by ...

Joan M. Provost (Scales) of Bolivia, NC, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, with her husband and daughters by her side. Born in Worcester, MA, on April 6, 1946 to Helen and Fre...

Christopher Michael Valkosak, 39, of Supply passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. Christopher was born January 15, 1987 in Pennsylvania, son of Faith Kukuk Crites and the late Steven Anthony Val...

Dorothy “Dottie” Lela Shirley, 94 of Leland, passed away on February 22, 2026. Dottie was born on March 11, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Claude and Alice Short. She was also preceded in dea...

In loving Memory of Irmgard Maria Chappell February 7, 1930 - February 19, 2026 Irmgard Maria Chappell, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, devo...

Virginia “Dayle” Odom Haselden Dayle Haselden, age 76, of Leland, North Carolina, passed peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her daughters, a final gift they will forever hold as sacred. B...

William Anthony Lyon, aged 61, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1964. He was a resident of Clarendon, Pennsylvania.

Cathleen Genander, aged 82, passed away on February 16, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1943. Cathleen was a resident of Bolivia, North Carolina.

Rosalie Loretta Bondarchuk, born on March 31, 1937, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 88. Rosalie was a resident of Winnabow, North Carolina.

Morrison B. “Morry” Watkins, Jr., 78 of Leland, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. Mr. Watkins was born in New Hanover County on August 30, 1947 and was the son of th...

Gladys Margarita Gomez, 65 of Bolivia, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Gladys is the daughter of Carmen Rivera. She attended St. Brendan Catholic Church. Gladys enjoyed traveling and ga...

Warren Keith Knox, 63 of Bolivia died Friday February 13, 2026 at his home. Keith was born in New Hanover County on March 14, 1962 and was the son of Warren Lee Knox of Bolivia and the late Sarah Dan...

Sheila Shepherd, born on July 24, 1952, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 73. Sheila resided in Bolivia, North Carolina. A committal service will be held at Concord Hartsell Field, locat...

Gary William Hopkins, born on November 2, 1955, in Pittsburgh, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2026, in Bolivia, NC. Gary was the son of Howard and Charlott...

Sharon Janet Hamilton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly known as “Grammy,” of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age...

Archie "Sam" Samuel Oxendine, aged 80, passed away on January 29, 2026. Sam was born on July 25, 1945 In New Hanover County and was the son of the late Earl and Bertha Reynolds Oxendine. He was a resi...

Our much loved Peggy Lynn Potter passed away on January 24, 2026 after a brief illness, with her two fur babies Gus and Bella by her side. She was born in Wilmington, NC to Bertha Mintz and Relmor Po...

Paul Martin Stiegler, 71, died unexpectedly at home on January 16, 2026. Paul was born on May 14, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts. The youngest of four children, he grew up in the Mattapan neighborhoo...

Ronda Marie Gralak 68 of Leland, on Thursday January 15th 2026 went to be with the lord and was greeted by many past loved ones as she stood at heavens gate. Her mother Beverly Craig, father Robert ...

Gregory Shayne Leighton Sr. passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on February 14, 1949. Gregory resided in Supply, North Carolina. Father. Brother. Uncle. Friend. Marine. Gre...

Norman McLeod McNeill Jr. passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on December 6, 1950, in North Carolina. Norman was a resident of Southport, North Carolina.

Misty Leann Sutton, 51, of Oak Island North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Martinsville, Virginia, Misty made North Carolina her home fo...

Phyllis Ann Hornbuckle, 87 of Southport, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Phyllis was born on November 18, 1938 and was the daughter of Joe and Pauline Harrington Hornbuckle. She was an ...

Sue Harriet Kehoe, born on November 3, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Sue was a resident of North Carolina. She will be remembered with great respec...

Kathy Gilmore Windsor, 74 of Shallotte, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Kathy was the daughter of Raymond and Lucille Sprinkle Gilmore. She retired from the banking industry and was of t...

Zachary “Zack” B. Johnson, 37 of Bolivia, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Zack was born on October 26, 1988. Zack was an army veteran and an avid sports fan. He was a very giving perso...

Walter William "Pop Pop" / "Wally" Cienki, born on May 28, 1932, and passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 93 in Bolivia, NC; a son of the late Frank and Clara Smolarski Cienki. Mr. Cienki w...

Christine Marie Chambers, born on January 4, 1957, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 68. Christine resided in Shallotte, North Carolina.

Robert “Bobby” Hayden Clark, Leland, NC passed away on December 6, 2025 at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center after an extended illness. Bobby was husband to Pat Lewis Clark and a very dedicated ...

Oak Island, NC Marc Marcel Levesque, born on December 17, 1949, in Androscoggin, Maine, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Oak Island, North Carolina, dedicated...

Blake John Hutzley, 75, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 3, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was born on November...

Myrna Rice McSwain, age 77 of Holden Beach, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born September 10, 1948, and was daughter of the late Earl and The...

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Martha King Forsythe danced through the gates of heaven, celebrating complete healing from a 6 year battle with kidney disease. Her journey was long but her reward is ...

Marshall Oliver Morefield died November 11, 2025, due to Cardiac Arrest. He was born March 7, 2003, in Rowan County to Tanya Morefield and Chris Oliver. He was adopted by Max and Sis Morefield on...

Mrs. Wagner was born in Christian County Kentucky on June 20, 1939 and was the daughter of the late William and Rosella Baldwin. Edna retired from clerical work, owning a ceramic shop and driving an ...

Richard John Fennessy, aged 83, passed away on November 17, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1942 in New Haven CT. Richard was a resident of Shallotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Rob...

Charles C. "Charlie" Bowie, Jr., who died of natural causes on November 15, 2025, was born in Harlingen, Tx, as there was not hospital in San Benito in January 1940, and raised in the home of his pare...

Kim Cleary, born on August 23, 1961, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 64. Kim was a resident of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Bobby Edward Owens, Sr. 86 of Wilmington, N.C. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2025. Mr. Owens was born in Robeson County on February 10, 1939 and was the son of the ...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Theisen, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Godfrey Theisen and his mother Evelyn Charlotte Gill. Left to cherish his me...

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Lee Brewer, 81 of Supply, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Chuck was born on July 13, 1944 and was son of the late Joffrey Sr. and Robbie Brewer. He was faithful membe...

Marvin Vestal, age 65, of Supply, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Marvin was a staple in his community both here in Supply and in the town of Midway. He was best known for his...

Joseph Raymond Scuderi, age 74, of Syracuse, New York passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Joseph was born in Syracuse, NY.

John Howard Murray, age 64, of Oak Island, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. John was born in Baltimore, MD.

Peggy Yarborough Leonard, age 83, of Smithfield, North Carolina passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Ms. Leonard was born in Richmond County, North Carolina on November 28, 1941 and was the daugh...

Joan Hartzel LaBlanc, age 96, of Bolivia, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. A long time resident of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Joan was born October 12, 1929 in Philadelphia, ...

John Destefano, age 95, of Supply, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A committal service for John will be held Monday, October 6, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Ocean View Pe...

Lillie Repsie Mitchell, age 78, of Leland, North Carolina passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. Lillie was born in Murray, GA.

Richard ‘Dick’ Andrew Staat, 92 of Southport, NC, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born in Spokane, Washington on January 26, 1933 to Isabel Lydia Lentz Staat and Frederick Francis Staa...