OBITUARIES
Thomas Johnson
Nov 30, 2015
In Loving Memory of Thomas "Tommy-TJ" Johnson NEWPORT NEWS - Thomas Judson Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully during his sleep into God's care on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. A native of Virginia, Tom was born in Suffolk Jan. 25, 1933 and grew up in Norfolk residing the majority of his adult life on the Tidewater peninsula in Newport News,...
Frances Cheek
Nov 28, 2015
Mrs. Frances Bowden Cheek, 88, of Moriah Rd. in Rougemont, formerly of Chapel Hill, died November 28, 2015 in her home. Mrs. Cheek was born in Orange County on April 1, 1927, a daughter of Charlie Bowden and Notie O'Daniel Bowden. She was primarily a homemaker, but had a well rounded career working with Harris-Conner Chevrolet, Foster's Camera, Belks...
Anni Reich
Nov 28, 2015
Anni Reich passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. After a long battle with dementia, she died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Rueckel and son-in-law, Norbert; granddaughter, Monika, and grandson, Christian, all of Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm at...
Melody Overman
Nov 27, 2015
Hillsborough - Melody Ann Overman was granted her wings on November 27, 2015. Melody's life would seem short to many, but those who were touched by her kindness will forever be changed. Her gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around her. With Melody's passing we remind others that her life is on to be celebrated. Although we...
Donna Andrews
Nov 23, 2015
Hillsborough - Donna Marie Andrews, 55, died Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born in Alamance County and attended the Orange County Schools. Surviving are her husband, George Fuqua, her parents, Mary and Jesse Andrews. She was predeceased by her sister, Sharon Lynn Andrews. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday in Walnut Grove United Methodist Cemetery...
Juanita Sturdivant
Nov 22, 2015
Hillsborough - Mrs. Juanita Ella Sturdivant, 86, died Sunday, November 22, 2015. She was born in Hillsborough, NC on August 30, 1929 to the late Reldue Elijah Scarlett and Pearl Mae Carden Scarlett Surviving are her brothers, Bobby R. Scarlett and his wife Carol Ann, Edward A. Scarlett; and aunt, Mary Ellen Scarlett. In addition to her parents she...
Edmund Brown
Nov 22, 2015
Hillsborough- Edmund Royce Brown, Born November 17, 1925 in Hillsborough, NC, passed away November 22, 2015 at The Laurals of Chatham. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Markita Fisher Brown. His sister Esther Brown Wheeley and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be 2 PM Wednesday at Walker's Funeral Home. Burial will...
Michael Frautschy
Nov 21, 2015
Mr. MIchael Alan Frautschy, 61, of Madison, WI, died November 21, 2015 in Chapel Hill. Mr. Frautschy will be cremated and any services will be conducted at a later date.
Dennis Kekis
Nov 21, 2015
Mr. Dennis Kekis, 73, of Rougemont died November 21, 2015 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Vasa Mihailovich
Nov 21, 2015
Mr. Vasa Mihailovich, formerly of Chapel Hill, died November 21, 2015 in Connecticut. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family following the service.
Billy Hawkins
Nov 19, 2015
Cedar Grove - Mr. Billy Calvin Hawkins, 79, died Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was a native of Orange County where he was born on the family farm and grew up farming it. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Alamance Tech. He worked in the Orange County Schools in the heating and...
John Butler
Nov 17, 2015
John Henry Butler, 68, of Burlington, NC died November 17, 2015 at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington. Mr. Butler worked with the Carrboro, NC Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Tucker Butler. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Walker's Funeral Service and Cremation of Chapel Hill, NC, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00...
Amy Coleman
Nov 17, 2015
Amy L. Hilligoss Coleman, 51, of Mt Ulla, NC passed away November 17, 2015 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her three daughters, Janna Rebecca Coleman, Mariah Frances Coleman, and Addie Katherine Coleman, her mother Linda Helms and step-father Rex Helms, her brother Brian Hilligoss, her father Phil Hilligoss, her step-sister Tammy Osborne, her step-brother...
Clara Ragan
Nov 14, 2015
Clara Caviness Ragan, 89, of Chapel Hill, NC died peacefully and went home to heaven on Saturday November 14, 2015 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, NC. She was born January 21, 1926 in Randolph County, NC. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 21, 2015 at Walker's Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, NC. Visitation will be from 12:30...
Maria Aladro
Nov 12, 2015
Maria Aladro, age 76, died November 12, 2015 at her residence in Chapel Hill, NC. The memorial service and reception for Mrs. Aladro will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).
Martha Paterson
Nov 12, 2015
Martha Solomons Paterson, 87, of Cedar Club Circle, Chapel Hill, died November 12, 2015 at UNC Hospitals. Born November 15, 1927 in Gaston County, NC she was the daughter of Wesley and Clara McMillan Solomons. Mrs. Paterson was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She has been an area resident since 1978, lastly having moved from Fearrington Village to...
Ruth Cheek
Nov 12, 2015
Edward was the son of Luther and Hulda Cheek of Durham and Ruth, the daughter of William and Lucy Ellis of Wilkesboro. Edward is survived by one brother, Jack Cheek, and wife Carrie Lee of Durham, and had an older brother, Glen R. Cheek (wife Virginia) of Merritt Island, FL. The couple were active members of Kena Temple Shrine...
Patricia Jacoway
Nov 10, 2015
Patricia Hoshall Jacoway, age 86, died Tuesday November 10, 2015 at her residence in Chapel Hill, NC. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.
William Wood
Nov 9, 2015
William Bainster "Chip" Wood, Jr., born December 5, 1954 in Chapel Hill, died November 9, 2015 at his home in the company of his family. Chip is survived by his parents, William B. Wood, Sr. and Virginia F. Wood; three brothers, Timothy B. Wood and wife Joan of Cornelius, NC; Jonathan C. Wood and wife Bonnie of Greensboro, NC;...
