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Sheila (Hook) Houston

April 16, 1960 - January 8, 2025

Sheila Ann (Hook) Houston, born on April 16, 1960, in the smallest of towns-Sandy Mush, NC, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Jacksonville, NC, at the age of 64. After graduating from Bessemer City high School with multiple...

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Donald Ozzie Ballard, III

December 15, 1975 - December 20, 2024

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald “Donnie” Ozzie Ballard III, of Wilmington, NC, lovingly known to family and friends as BootyBear. Donnie departed this life on December 20, 2024, just five days after celebrating...

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Connie Harris

December 19, 1974 - January 8, 2025

Connie Harris, 50, passed away on Wednesday, January 8th at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. More complete obituary to be posted soon. Coastal Cremations, 6 Jacksonville St., Wilmington, NC 919-392-6032

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Rachel Bernard

February 12, 1945 - January 4, 2025

Rachel Bernard, currently of Little River, SC, born on February 12, 1945, in Newport, Vermont, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by loved ones in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Rachel was a remarkable woman...

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Rebecca Wyant Scoggins

December 11, 1955 - January 6, 2025

Leland – Rebecca Wyant Scoggins, 69, passed away on Monday, January 6th at her home with her family by her side. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Richard W. Scoggins; her mother, Anne B. Seawell; daughter, Crystal R. Flynn; four grandchildren...

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Kevin K. Carano

April 28, 1964 - December 7, 2024

Kevin K. Carano 60, passed away December 7, 2024 at his residence. Full obituary to follow. Coastal Cremations 6 Jacksonville St., Wilmington NC 28403 910.392.6032

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Wilmington – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Kipp Glazier on January 3, 2025, at the age of 56. Better known as “Kip” to friends and family alike, Patrick was a gentle and kind soul, whose service touched the...

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John P. Kilelee, Jr.

December 12, 1948 - January 2, 2025

John Peter Kilelee Jr., known fondly as “Pete,” passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on December 12, 1948, in Newark, New Jersey, Pete was a long-time resident of Livingston, NJ, before relocating to...

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Patricia Clifton

September 20, 1944 - January 5, 2025

Patricia Clifton, of Carolina Shores, NC born on September 20, 1944, in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Little River, South Carolina, at the age of 80. Patricia dedicated her life to caring for others...

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William Dean Chastain

November 14, 1954 - December 11, 2024

William Dean Chastain, 70, of Cape Carteret, passed away on December 11, 2024 at his home. To express condolences or to share a memory, please do so below. Coastal Cremations of Jacksonville is serving the family.

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Suzanne Byrd

March 16, 1943 - January 3, 2025

Suzanne Byrd, 81,  passed away on Friday, January 3rd at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice in Wilmington. More complete obituary to be posted soon. Arrangements by Coastal Cremations, Wilmington. 910-392-6032

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Sonja Barton

February 9, 1947 - December 25, 2024

Wilmington – Sonja Barton, 77, passed away at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington on 12/25/2024.  Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Helen Jackson. Sonja is survived by her loving grandchildren, Evan...

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