OBITUARIES
Michael Jackan
Jun 24, 2016
Mike Jackan, 43, of Hillsborough, NC, died Friday morning, June 24th, 2016. Mr. Jackan was born in Illinois in 1973 to Joe and Betty Jackan. Mike went to Enloe High School in Raleigh NC. He went to NC State University and UNC at Chapel Hill. Mr. Jackan worked for many years as an Industrial Electrician at Bobby Wilson Electric...
Frances Heard
Jun 21, 2016
Chapel Hill — Frances Moschler Heard, 66, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Edward Blankenship Heard; three children Kristin, Kimberley, and William, as well as their respective spouses Evander, Christopher, and Nicole. She also leaves behind her brother, William Moschler Jr, and his family; her sister-in-law Lynn...
Gertrude Borland
Jun 19, 2016
Cedar Grove - Gertrude P. Borland, age 89, of Cedar Grove, North Carolina, daughter of the late Jeff Parker and Bessie Clayton Parker, earned her wings on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her home, following an extended illness. Gertrude is survived by her husband of 72 years, Sam W. Borland, children, Dianne Borland Brown (husband Kenneth, deceased), Sammy Borland...
Virginia Dabbs
Jun 18, 2016
Virginia Louise Dabbs passed away peacefully June 18 with husband Philip Dabbs and family by her side. In her final days she showed us all a special love that gives our lives meaning and purpose. Thank you Virginia. The daughter of Curl and Elmer Fleming, she was the middle of three very pretty sisters, Carol and Genelle. Although her...
L. Rogers
Jun 17, 2016
Mebane- L.J. Rogers, Jr., 77 L.J. Rogers, Jr., age 77, of Mebane, North Carolina, son of the late Linwood Rogers, Sr. and Blanche Sharpe Rogers, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family after a yearlong battle with cancer. L.J. is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Rimmer Rogers, daughter Teresa Rogers...
Margaret Harris
Jun 16, 2016
Margaret Marie Starnes Harris, 92, of Mebane passed away June 16, 2016. She was born May 1, 1924 to the late Florence Osborne Starnes and Marshall Cleveland Starnes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, James G. Harris; brothers, Robert D. Starnes, Marshall C. Starnes and Cameron Starnes. Those Left to cherish her memory...
Margaret Moore
Jun 15, 2016
Margaret Lee Moore Dr. Margaret Lee Moore, 94, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on June 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents George Rieves and Lalla Patterson Moore and brothers George R. Moore, Jr. (Rieves), Ralph P. Moore and Robert C. Moore, a half-brother Richard M. Moore and by her special friend Mabel Parker. She...
Ann Ligett
Jun 15, 2016
Ann Hartwell Ligett November 11, 1919-June 15, 2016 Chapel Hill Ann Ligett, 96, passed away peacefully at Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, surrounded by family, on June 15, 2016. Ann was born in Syracuse, NY and raised in Ohio. She attended Antioch College where she met her husband to be, Gus. Ann and Gus were married in 1940. While raising...
Barbara Stiles
Jun 15, 2016
Barbara Lois Stiles (born April 20, 1915) of Chapel Hill, NC died peacefully at home overnight on Tuesday June 15, 2016, after a brief illness. She was and will always be the beloved identical twin sister of Bernice Stiles Wade. The twins have shared a house on Gimghoul Rd. for nearly 40 years. Their spring garden, identified by "The...
Minnie Tripp
Jun 14, 2016
Chapel Hill - Minnie Stallings Tripp, 86 of Chapel Hill, passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living in Mebane, NC. Minnie was born May 6, 1930 in Duplin County, NC to the late James Malcom and Clydie Winders Stallings. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Durham, NC and was retired from...
Gail Terry
Jun 11, 2016
Hillsborough - Theresa Gail Fourqurean Terry, 68, died Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born in Durham County and was a graduate of Durham High School. She was employed at UNC Hospitals for 29 years. She enjoyed playing poker in tournaments in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. She loved her family much and appreciated her grandchildren. Surviving are her...
Ronald Maddry
Jun 8, 2016
Ronnie Maddry, 67, passed away on June 8, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 1, 1948, in Durham County, NC to the late Avery and Gwen Maddry of Chapel Hill, NC. Ronnie was a devoted husband to Judy and loving father to Coy (Deceased) and Heather. He touched the lives of all he met...
William Breeze
Jun 7, 2016
William Hughes Breeze October 22, 1918 - June 7, 2016 Hillsborough - William Hughes Breeze, age 97, died at the Croasdaile Retirement Community in Durham, North Carolina. He was born in Cedar Grove, North Carolina. His parents were William Crawford Breeze and Dora Wilson Breeze. Bill attended North Carolina State University, where he was a proud member of the...
Roy Lloyd
May 30, 2016
Roy Strowd Lloyd, 88, son of the late Harrod Carl and Nellie Durham Lloyd passed away at home Monday, May 30, 2016 following several months of declining health. A lifetime resident of the White Cross Community, Roy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also a loving brother, uncle and good neighbor. A graduate of...
Charles Rochelle
May 28, 2016
Charles E. Rochelle, 90, of Chapel Hill, died peacefully May 28, 2016, at Brookdale Chapel Hill, a memory care facility. He was born in Orange County on May 20, 1926, and was a graduate of Orange County High School. He served his country in World War II in the 47th Infantry, 9th Division, where he earned the Bronze Star....
John Knight
May 27, 2016
Hillsborough, NC - John Walter Knight Jr (J.W.), 84, went home to be with the Lord and his wife on May 27, 2016, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Hillsborough to John Walter Knight, Sr. and Mary Hargett Knight on May 5th, 1932. He married his wife, Dixie King Knight, on September 27th, 1952. In...
Timothy Dean
May 27, 2016
Cedar Grove - Mr. Timothy Paul Dean, 54, died Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born in Wake County to the late Paul H. Dean and Elizabeth Ann Chappell but grew up in Hillsborough. He was employed at C T Wilson Construction Co. of Durham. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Carol Dean, his son, Kendall Dean, his step-daughter, Alina...
