Obituaries
Eula Dell White
Dec 4, 2023
Eula Dell White (80), a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished member of the Leland community peacefully transitioned to her eternal Heavenly home Monday, December 4th, 2023 surrounded by many of her loved ones. She was born on March 7, 1943 and lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to others. Eula is preceded by her parents...
James "Jimmy" Wallace Fauquier Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
James Wallace Fauquier Jr., affectionately known as Jimmy, peacefully passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina on December 1, 2023. Born in Washington DC on May 22, 1948, he was the beloved oldest child and a cherished member of his extended family. Jimmy's memory will forever be treasured by his loved ones, as he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter,...
Richard "Scott" Mcfarland
Dec 1, 2023
WILMINGTON: Dr. Richard “Scott” McFarland, 71, died Friday, December 1, 2023 at NHRMC. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation
Bernadette
Nov 20, 2023
CASTLE HAYNE: Bernadette Pettorino, 60, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
James Martin
Nov 17, 2023
James P. Martin of Wilmington, NC, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully journeyed into his final rest on Friday, November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born October 26, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio to Eugene and Colette (Pauken) Martin. Jim attended St. Francis De Sales High School in Toledo and went on to graduate from Xavier University where he remained...
Steven Laurence Hartz
Nov 14, 2023
Dr. Steven Laurence Hartz December 31, 1950 – November 14, 2023 Resident of Flint, MI from 1950 to 1985; Oxford, MI from 1985 to 2017; and retired to Wilmington, NC in 2018. He was born in Flint, MI on December 31, 1950, a son of Dr. Arnold W. Hartz and the late Patricia M. Hartz. Beloved husband of Patricia L....
William "Wayne" Coverdale
Nov 6, 2023
William "Wayne" Coverdale, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Wilmington, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on July 7, 1952, in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, Wayne's life was a testament to the power of kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Wayne was...
Jayne Pell
Nov 6, 2023
Jayne McKinnon Pell, 78, of Hampstead, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare of Wilmington, NC. She was born on February 10, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina as the youngest of five children to Pauline and Jack McKinnon. She graduated from Sun Valley High School, Class of...
Paul George Ray
Nov 3, 2023
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Paul George Ray III, passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, November 3rd at the age of 80 years old. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jennifer Ray; two children, Paul Ray IV and Maxine Ray; and three grandchildren, Erin Ray, Kayla Ray, and Paul Ray V. Before and after...
Rod "Skip" Calkins
Oct 28, 2023
Originally from Canton and East Sparta OH area, Died peacefully in hospice care on October 28, 2023 in Wilmington NC from complications from Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his son Clay Calkins of Athens OH, Clay's wife, Sherry Calkins, Skip's partner of 35 years, Meredith Webb of Wilmington NC, and his brothers Gary Calkins, Jack Calkins, and Doug Calkins, and...
Glen Severage
Oct 25, 2023
Glen F Severage, aged 61, passed away Peacefully on October 25, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center surrounded by his family. Glen had a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Plainfield NJ, raised in North Plainfield and graduated from North Plainfield High School. He then attended college in North Carolina and resided in Wilmington,...
James C Dovel
Oct 21, 2023
James “Jim” Dovel, 94, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after a brief battle with pneumonia, and surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on November 27, 1928 in Rockville Centre, NY to the late Henry Clay Dovel and Mary Dowdswell Dovel. He grew up on Long Island, NY and graduated...
Richard D Jones
Oct 19, 2023
Richard Dean Jones was born and raised in Mount Airy, NC. He graduated Mt Airy High School in 1977 He passed away after a hard fought 3 year battle from cancer. Survived by his wife Susan of nearly 40 Years of Pfafftown NC His daughter Alexandra "Lexi" Petrosky, son in law Andrew and just born October 5th his granddaughter Aurelia...
John Thomas Thompson
Oct 11, 2023
John Thomas Thompson of Carolina Beach North Carolina, better known as Tommy, Tom or Big T, passed away October 11, 2023 from complications from injuries after a car accident. Tommy was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Leoma Thompson as well as his brother-in-law Bill Maguire. He left behind his daughter Lee Ann Thompson, grandson Cody and his son Aaron...
Robert Movelle
Oct 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” Movelle, was born Dec. 5, 1948, in Long Branch and passed away peacefully Oct. 11, 2023, from complications of acute myeloid leukemia. Bob grew up in the small town of Fair Haven as the oldest son of the seven children of Dr. John B. Movelle and his wife Betty. Throughout his childhood, Bob absorbed his parents’ love of...
Ronald Keiger
Sep 27, 2023
Ronald Darr Keiger, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023, at his home in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1938, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Leona Harpe Keiger and Roy Otis Keiger. Ron’s curiosity was limitless. He enjoyed music, photography, history, nature, politics, sports, animals, fishing, and boating. He was a tinkerer...
Thomas Anthony Speranza
Sep 26, 2023
Thomas Anthony Speranza 05/23/35-09/26/23. Eighty eight years of age. Proud veteran of the United States Army, devoted husband, and doting father, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2023. The son of Connie Salino and Anthony Speranza. Thomas was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and later resided in Valley Stream, N.Y., later retired to Leland N.C. Thomas was...
Judy Farri
Sep 26, 2023
Judy (nee Heath Harrison) Mitchell Farri passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 25, 2023 in Wilmington, NC after a 4-year struggle with dementia. Judy was born in Concord, NC to Abner Heath Harrison and Bertie Hazeline Rhyne Harrison. She graduated from Concord High School, attended Pfeiffer College, Seven Arts Center and Stella Adler Theater Studio in NYC. Later...
Linda Parker
Sep 24, 2023
WILMINGTON: Linda Parker, 62, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Randall R Padgett
Sep 23, 2023
Randy Padgett passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23rd after being diagnosed with cancer a few short weeks ago. He will be remembered for his quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, love of laughter, and kind heart. Randy grew up in Carolina Beach and loved being in the ocean or pool (except the summer that he watched Jaws in theaters...
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