OBITUARIES
Alexandra "Alix" Gayle Roberts
Aug 18, 2022
Alexandra (“Alix”) Gayle Roberts
Alexandra Gayle Roberts, 55, of Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away peacefully on the morning of August 18, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was born in Würzburg, Germany to Dr. Norman and Helen Rudolph on April 30, 1967; at that time her father was an army physician stationed at...
Sandra Karen Barton
Aug 18, 2022
As hard as it is for you to believe you are reading this, it is a thousand times harder to believe I am writing it. That days after a clean bill of health, and celebrating her 69th birthday, I received a call that would forever alter the trajectory of our world. I could share with you for many pages...
Harold Mcfarland
Aug 14, 2022
Harold McFarland, 91, of Sanford (formerly of Carrboro, NC) passed away on August 13, 2022. Harold was born in Bahama, NC on February 22, 1931 to Luther Thomas and Velma Laws McFarland. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. at Westwood Cemetery in Carrboro, NC. Harold graduated from Mangum High School in Bahama...
Radoslav Milutin Kosanin
Aug 12, 2022
Radoslav Kosanin Radoslav Milutin Kosanin, M.D., passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2022, at the age of 81. Dr. Kosanin was born in Kragujevac, Serbia, on June 3, 1941, to the late Milutin and Draga Kosanin. He survived his siblings Branka, Radko and Bogoljub. Dr. Kosanin graduated from medical school at the University of Belgrade in 1965. He practiced...
Johnny Stephen Mason, Sr.
Aug 11, 2022
Johnny Stephen Mason Sr. August 28, 1954 – August 11, 2022 Johnny Stephen Mason, Sr. 67 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chapel Hill on August 11, 2022. Johnny loved his family and in his retirement years realized being a grandpa was one of his greatest joys, doting on the grandbabies. Johnny lived and worked in Durham most...
Phillip "Phil" Joseph Harward
Aug 10, 2022
Phillip "Phil" Joseph Harward, 63 - Hurdle Mills, NC - March 14, 1959 - August 10, 2022 Phil made his journey home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2022. He is survived by his wife Susan, who was always by his side, his children; Zac Harward and his wife Etsuko of Mebane, NC, Brittany Hill Gabriele and...
Glenda Mae Solomon
Aug 10, 2022
Glenda N. Solomon, age 80 of Mebane, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Glenda was born on November 12, 1941 and was the daughter of Roba Lee Norman and Fannie Cameron Norman who both preceded her in death. Also, preceded in death by her brother Ronnie Norman. Glenda is...
Ruth Mary Tatro
Aug 10, 2022
On August 10th, 2022, this world lost a source of kindness & love for everyone, Ruth “Mary” Tatro (66) was known to be a strong, fearless, and loving woman. She lived by Christian example to extend empathy to everyone and never met a stranger she wouldn't help. Our beloved mother, nanny, sister, aunt, and friend is reunited with her...
Ellen Morrow Lightsey
Aug 9, 2022
Ellen Morrow Lightsey November 30, 1935 - August 9, 2022 Ellen Lightsey died on August 9, 2022, from Alzheimer’s Disease, Heart Failure, and Bladder Cancer in Chapel Hill, NC. She was 86. Ellen was born in Sandersville, Mississippi, to parents, William Theodore Lightsey, Sr. and Sarah Lewis Lightsey. Her siblings are Joan Brumfield, Charlie Lightsey (deceased), William Theodore, Jr....
Maurice Moyer Bursey
Aug 7, 2022
Maurice Moyer Bursey
1939 – 2022
Maurice Moyer Bursey, age 83, died on August 7, 2022, at UNC Memorial Hospital (Chapel Hill). Maurice was born on July 27, 1939, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Reginald and Edna Bursey and was married to Joan Tesarek Bursey. Maurice went to Mount St....
Carol Berry
Aug 6, 2022
Carol S. Berry, age 76, of Efland, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at her home. Carol was born on December 4, 1945 and was the daughter of Elmore “Bo” Shambley and Mae McGee Shambley, who both preceded her in death. Carol was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Mebane, NC for nearly 60...
Gennaro "Gene" Joseph Nocerino
Aug 5, 2022
Gennaro Joseph (Gene) Nocerino, 67, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away August 5, 2022 at home in Chapel Hill. Funeral services are private followed by cremation, services provided by Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill. Gene was born in Bronx, NY to Genaro Nocerino and Caroline Ann Miller Nocerino on August 8, 1954. He attended Mount St. Michael Academy...
W. Ronald Brinton
Aug 2, 2022
W. Ronald Brinton, Jr., 76, died peacefully at his home in Port Royal, South Carolina on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Born in Downingtown, PA on October 16, 1945, Ron was the son of the late W. Ronald Brinton, Sr., and Janet Marshman Brinton. He graduated from Downingtown High School in 1963...
Dorothy Manning
Aug 2, 2022
Dorothy Manning had a motto: onward and upward. That is how she lived her life. Dorothy Wiprud Manning was born on September 2,1918 in Pierre, SD to Alice Mason Wiprud and Theodore Wiprud. She lived in Midland, SD until her family moved to Frederic, WI in 1929. She attended Carleton College in Minnesota from 1936-1938 when she transferred to...
Robert Wynn Cornwell
Jul 29, 2022
Robert “Bert” Cornwell was born June 22nd 196_ and met an untimely demise July 29th 2022. He had an infectious smile, great sense of humor and he loved his children and grandchildren. On his first date with the woman who would become his wife, he invited her 5 year old daughter, got her a stuffed elephant and took them...
Robert (Bob) Bruce Gerdeman, Jr.
Jul 28, 2022
Robert (Bob) Bruce Gerdeman Jr. passed away July 28th after a 4 year long battle against cancer in Durham, NC. Bob Gerdeman, known to his loved ones as “Boba”, was born October 9, 1946 to his parents Vallie Holden and Robert B. Gerdeman Sr. Bob was part of the first graduating class of Orange High SchoolL He studied at...
Joyce Hickey
Jul 28, 2022
On July 28th, 2022, Joyce S. Hickey (86) lost her final battle with kidney disease but won the “war”, enjoying life well beyond her diagnosis with composure, compassion, and a great sense of humor. Born in Massachusetts to Ruth Evelyn (1912-2003) and William A. Clem (1912-1996) she attended George Washington High School in Alexandria VA. She married James A....
Edward Wilson Clark
Jul 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward W. Clark announces his passing on July 27,2022 at the age of 96 years. Ed was born in Chapel Hill on September 5, 1925 to the late Eddie F. Clark and Jeppie Pendergrass. He will be remembered by his partner of many years, Barbara Sparrow, his children Lonnie Clark...
Richard Perry
Jul 27, 2022
Richard Perry, 70, of Cedar Grove, passed away Wednesday, July 27th. He is survived by Jackie Walker Perry, Tim and Bonita Perry, nephews and nieces. There is no service planned at this time. Walker’s Funeral Home is Hillsborough is assisting the family.
