OBITUARIES
Leonard Alden Parker
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Leonard Alden Parker Jr. (Al) died in his Chapel Hill home on June 11, 2025.
Al was born to Naomi and Leonard Parker on September 26, 1944, in Lumberton, NC.
Because his father was a career naval officer, Al's childhood was spent traveling with his parents, including time in London. When his family returned to the states, Al attended high school...
Stephanie Ann Vierra
Jun 7, 2025
Stephanie Ann Vierra passed away on June 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and meaningful moments spent with those closest to her. She had a deep appreciation for life’s adventures, whether it was traveling to new places, casting a fishing line on a quiet afternoon, or simply enjoying the company of family and friends.
Stephanie was a proud...
Norman Nathaniel Barbee
Jun 4, 2025
Norman Nathaniel Barbee was born in Carrboro, North Carolina, on December 22, 1929, to the late Alfred David Barbee, Sr, and Velcie Rogers Barbee. He departed his life on June 4, 2025, after a brief illness, having lived 95 years. Norman was a proud member of the Strayhorn and Barbee family, whose contributions to the community spanned generations.
He attended Lincoln...
Phala Hicks Walters
Jun 4, 2025
Phala Hicks Walters, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at UNC Hillsborough Campus. Phala was born on June 8, 1940 to the late Perry N. and Marree Hicks. On May 5, 1956, she married her beloved husband, the late John C. Walters.
Phala is survived by two sons, John M. Walters and James M. Walters, both of Chapel...
Brian James McVeigh, Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
Brian James McVeigh Jr., age 32, passed away on June 2, 2025, in Pittsboro, NC.
He was born February 4th, 1993, to father Brian James McVeigh Sr. and mother Sheila Kerr Maccubbin in Durham County, NC. He received his High School Diploma from Carrboro High School and worked for Genesco, Inc. Brian attended St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Chapel Hill,...
Freddy Dickey
2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Freddy Dickey on April 24, 2025. Freddy was raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he developed a love for fishing and hunting at a young age. He attended Orange High School where he excelled in sports. His favorite sports were football and basketball. After he left school, he joined the...
Marcia Elizabeth Seume Hanson
May 26, 2025
Marcia Elizabeth Seume Hanson passed away on May 26, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC. Marcia was born on January 2, 1946 in Houston, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Miles O. Arman; her father, Richard H. Seume; her mother, Mary Troutman Seume; her brother, Richard H. Seume, Jr. and her sister, Mary Ann Seume Cate. She is...
Robert Hudson Wallace
May 26, 2025
Robert Hudson Wallace, 90, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away after a brief illness on May 26, 2025 in Durham, NC.
Bob was born in Atlanta, GA on May 27, 1934 to the late Clyde Jackson Wallace and Iva Mae Little Wallace. Bob graduated from Athens High School in Athens, GA, before attending the University of Georgia, where he lettered in...
Robert Bigelow
May 21, 2025
Robert (Bob) Bigelow passed away peacefully in the presence of family on May 21, 2025. Bob was born November 25, 1947 to Dorothy and Cecil Bigelow. He spent his most of his youth and young adult life in Mankato, MN. He found a love of athletics early on and usually had a ball in his hand, whether playing a sport...
Judy Harris Lineberry
May 13, 2025
Judy Harris Lineberry, a cherished member of her community, was born on October 23, 1944, in Cabarrus, North Carolina. She spent her life as a devoted friend and family member, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Judy passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Chatham, North Carolina, at the age of 80.
Judy is survived by her...
Brenda Kay Riley Snipes
May 11, 2025
Brenda Kay Riley Snipes passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 at Compass Health & Rehab at Hawfields in Mebane, NC. She was born on July 13, 1947 in Alamance County, NC, to parents Tilton P. Riley and Virgie Madison Snipes. Brenda was predeceased by her husband Weldon A. Snipes, Jr, her parents and several brothers. Survivors include her son...
Loretta Bernice Chegash
May 11, 2025
Loretta Bernice Chegash, age 90, of Chatham Ridge Assisted Living, 114 Polk’s Village Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, was born July 17, 1934, in New Kensington, PA, the daughter of Anna Sexcinski. She passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, of natural causes.
Loretta is survived by her children: Thomas John Chegash Jr. (Karen), Tina Marie Oakley (Donald),...
Margaret (Peggy) Durham Wall
May 9, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Durham Wall passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 at home with the people she loved most by her side. One of 5 children born to Carl and Margaret Durham of Chapel Hill; she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Celia Murray of Saratoga Springs, NY, Sue Sessler of Asheville NC, brother Carl Jr (Buddy) of...
Luis Daniel Galeana
May 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Baby Luis Daniel Galeana
Luis Daniel Galeana was born on April 26, 2025, and peacefully passed away on May 7, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, his presence brought love and hope to everyone who knew him.
He is deeply loved by his mother, Andrea Galeana, his big brother Mateo, and his grandparents, Daniel and Ana...
Jonathan Dexter Whitney
May 7, 2025
Jonathan Dexter Whitney died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the UNC Hospice House at Pittsboro. A funeral liturgy will be held at The Chapel of the Cross (Episcopal) at 304 E. Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 at 1PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Hunter Lee Hatch
May 7, 2025
Hunter Lee Hatch, “Honey Bun”, 3, of Mebane, became God’s newest angel on May 7, 2025. He was born on October 20th, 2021 at 10:40pm in Chapel Hill.
Starting from the day he was born, Hunter lit up our lives with the sound of his laugh and the brightness of his smile. Not a day went by where he didn’t spread...
Pansy Mae Ferrell Latta Dodson
May 7, 2025
Pansy Mae Ferrell Latta Dodson passed away on May 7, 2025 in Orange County.
She was born July 18, 1922 to John Green Ferrell and to Lelia Mangum Ferrell. She was predeceased in death by her first husband, H. Garland Latta, and her recent husband, Vincent T. Dodson, her parents, sisters Violet Chappell, Madeline Sparrow, Frances Reaves, and brother, John R....
William Lambert Jernigan
May 2, 2025
William Lambert Jernigan, 78, Pittsboro NC, died unexpectedly May 2, 2025. Bill was born in McIntosh, Florida to Louis Jernigan and Elizabeth Walkup. His father died in action before he was born, but Bill was raised alongside his twin sisters Elizabeth and Alyce by his loving mother and her second husband, as well as his beloved grandparents.
Bill earned his MBA...
Jo Ann K Robinson
Apr 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jo Ann Kendrick Robinson on April 28, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, following a cardiac event. She was 81.
Jo Ann Kendrick was born on January 21, 1944 in Dallas, TX, as the only child of John B and Faye Jean (Byrd) Kendrick. After spending one...
