Obituaries
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...
Donald Albert Owen
Sep 19, 2023
Donald (Don) Albert Owen, 82, of Hampstead NC died Tuesday, September 19th at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington NC. Don’s early career was a sharpshooter with the NC Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. After the army, he worked with various companies until he founded Quality Molded Plastics of Siler City in 1989. Don then started Owen Venture...
Barbara Goldsworth
Sep 19, 2023
If you noticed the sun is a little less bright now it is, because Barbara Goldsworth, 65 of Leland, North Carolina passed away on September 19, 2023. Joyously reuniting with Barb in Heaven is her beloved husband Bill. Also welcoming her home are her parents Fumiko and David as well as her brother Ivan. Barb has many grieving her passing....
Kristin Pires
Sep 16, 2023
Sept. 16, 2023 – Kristin Danielle Pires was born February 6, 1986, in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in North Plains, Oregon. She loved horses, trained horses, and rescued horses in need of homes. She showed horses in 4H, OHSET, Open and Breed shows in her teens, often winning Champion and Blues. She had her first daughter, Hailee Manglos, in...
Thomas Coutsonikas
Sep 12, 2023
WILMINGTON: Thomas Coutsonikas, 62, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Laurie Ann Korkowski
Sep 10, 2023
HOLLY RIDGE: Laurie Ann Korkowski, 55, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Joanne Stutz
Sep 10, 2023
WILMINGTON: Joanne Stutz, 73, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
Shelia Diame Tucker
Sep 9, 2023
SHALLOTTE: Shelia Diame Tucker, 72, died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Aquamation Services are provided by Tranquility Cremation by Aquamation.
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