Obituaries

Mary Jo Lee

Mary Jo Lee

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Jo Scoggins Lee died peacefully on January 19, 2024 at Trinity Grove Skilled Nursing in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mary Jo was born on March 30, 1949 in Raleigh, North Carolina and was raised in Morrisville. She was stationed in San Diego and other locations before settling in the Triangle area. Jo had a lot of names and wore a...

George Hiram Patrick Iii

George Hiram Patrick Iii

Jan 18, 2024

George Hiram Patrick III passed away on January 18, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born in Michigan on October 13, 1954. George was the loving husband of Sharon Lee Patrick (nee Bernard), and their love story was one for the ages. George had a deep appreciation for 70s music and county music, and he sang in church choirs....

Abigail Brooks Steelhammer

Abigail Brooks Steelhammer

Jan 16, 2024

Abigail Brooks Steelhammer (nee Greeson) October 7, 1969 – January 16, 2024 Abigail Brooks Steelhammer, lovingly known as Abby, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 54. She was born on October 7, 1969, to Harold F. Greeson (deceased) (Sherry B. Greeson) and Doris L. Cotten (Roger C. Cotten, deceased). Abby was a beloved daughter, mother, sister,...

Ricardo Velez

Ricardo Velez

Jan 9, 2024

Ricardo Velez, born on July 17, 1987, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, has left us on January 9, 2024. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ricardo's journey in life was filled with love and cherished moments. He moved to Wilmington, North...

Robert Wayne Muncy Jr.

Robert Wayne Muncy Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Robert Wayne Muncy, Jr (Chip), 66, of Richmond, VA passed away on January 6, 2024. Chip was born on November 12, 1957 to Robert W. Muncy, Sr. and Lettie V. Muncy in Richmond, VA. He joined the Henrico County Police Force in 1979 and served the people for 30 years in various capacities, including Uniform Operations – C platoon, Criminal...

Miasha Zhané Gibbs

Miasha Zhané Gibbs

Dec 31, 2023

Miasha Zhané Gibbs, born on October 14, 1993, in Wilmington, NC, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Jeremy Gibbs (Shanequa) and Rita Canty. Miasha was the loving sister of JameShia Graham and Amari Givens. She was the cherished granddaughter of Francis (deceased) and Lucy Canty, Alice Moten, and Donald Salter (deceased). Miasha also leaves...

Timothy Dale Fowler

Timothy Dale Fowler

Dec 31, 2023

LELAND: Timothy Dale Fowler, 68, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at NHRMC. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.

David Alan Peirce

David Alan Peirce

Dec 29, 2023

WILMINGTON: David Alan Peirce Jr., 66, died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.

Robert Alfred Jernigan

Robert Alfred Jernigan

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Alfred Jernigan, a man with a big heart, passed away on December 26, 2023 at his home in Wilmington, NC. He was born in 1948 in Glasgow, Montana, to Edwin and Esther Jernigan (deceased). After moving to Mississippi in 1966, Bob eventually graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering. His remarkable career spanned the decades...

David B Moody

David B Moody

Dec 12, 2023

WILMINGTON: David B. Moody, 84, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.

Robert P Foglia

Robert P Foglia

Dec 10, 2023

Dr. Robert Peter Foglia, devoted husband of Nancy, and beloved father of Robb, Liz, Matt, Steve, Andrew, and Michael, passed away on December 10. His final months, surrounded by loved ones and receiving calls from around the country, testified to his profound impact as a family member, a caring friend, and as a surgeon who dedicated his life to children’s...

Edward West

Edward West

Dec 9, 2023

Edward Leroy West, affectionately known as Pug, passed away peacefully at his home in Castle Hayne, North Carolina on December 9, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1939, in Conway, South Carolina. Pug was a devoted husband to Cynthia (Wilson) West for nearly 45 years. Their love was a testament to the power of commitment and companionship. Together, they...

Ginger Cheryl Beese

Ginger Cheryl Beese

Dec 7, 2023

Ginger Fulton Beese, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Thursday morning, December 7, 2023, peacefully with her loved ones by her side. Ginger was born on April 24th, 1957, in North Canton, Ohio, to Beverly (McElwee) and Homer (Dennis) Michaels. Ginger grew up and graduated from Madison High School in Madison, Ohio,...

David Randall Duncan

David Randall Duncan

Dec 4, 2023

David Randall Duncan (Randy), 66 of Leland gained his Wings on 12/4/23 at Lower Cape fear life center in Bolivia. He was born in Chapel Hill NC on 9/2/1957. He was the son of the late Ruth Duncan and Marshall Duncan. Randy lived his life to the fullest. He was an avid mechanic with the joy of helping others. Randy...

Eula Dell White

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.

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

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

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

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

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....