Douglas Wayne ‘Captain Doug’ Batson
CAROLINA BEACH Beloved husband and daddy, Douglas Wayne “Captain Doug” Batson went to be with Jesus and our Caleb, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, after a long and brave struggle with Parkinson’s.
He was dearly loved and cared for and is supremely missed by his wife of 46 years, Mary; and by the children he treasured, Drake, Savannah (James), Mark (Kelly), Holly (Jonathan), John (Chesson), Jessa (Taylor) and Peter. Doug was Grandpa (Grandaddy) to 15 grandchildren.
We are grateful to Harriet and Rebecca, R.N., for their endearing skills and support to our family and Doug for more than two years.
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare will offer a multi-week, virtual grief care program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner on Mondays, March 1 – 22.
The group will be held 12–1:30 p.m. in a secure virtual environment. Rgistration is required; to register, please call 1-800-379-4880.
Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice) is here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. Your donation is always appreciated.
Gene Aubrey Deters
WILMINGTON Mr. Gene Aubrey Deters, 86, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. He was born March 11, 1934, in Galveston, Texas, to Arthur Deters and Elsie Steele Deters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lina Anna (Ullrich) Deters; son, Dwight Deters; sister, Cecile Zarrillo; and two brothers, Delbert Deters and Don Deters.
Mr. Deters is survived by his son, Donald Deters, and his wife, Marcela, of Wilmington; and brother, Harold Deters of Garner.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Wilmington.
Someone who lost, or is losing, a friend or family member may need space for solace and reflection any time of year. That was one of the challenges that Lower Cape Fear LifeCare faced when they began designing onsite gardens in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
The organization, formerly known as Lower Cape Fear Hospice, started the process in 2008 with the help of Sheri Chisholm, owner of Flora Landscapes.
Now the gardens, located at 1406 Physicians Dr. in Wilmington and 955 Mercy Lane in Bolivia, serve multiple functions.
They are peaceful and meditative. They are a place to bring friends and family members to honor loved ones. And they provide opportunities for fund-raising to help care for future patients.
Robert E. ‘Bob’ Wedemeyer
LELAND Robert “Bob” Wedemeyer, 82, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born June 9, 1938, in Baltimore City, Maryland, the son of Ella Naomi Wedemeyer and Norman August Wedemeyer. He was preceded in death by brothers, William and Norman Wedemeyer.
Bob graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore City and continued with his education at Catonsville Community College. Bob served his country as a young man in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge.
His career followed a few paths, beginning with the Baltimore City Police Department, and ending as an infrastructure supervisor with Anne Arundel County. His greatest accomplishment was that of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His family always came first. His friends were a close second, as he was someone who never met a stranger.