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Gloria Jean Doby
Apr 10, 2025
Gloria Jean Doby, passed away peacefully at her home in Mebane, North Carolina, on April 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on January 31, 1944, in Burlington, North Carolina, Gloria led a life filled with love, caring for her family and finding fulfillment in her hobbies.
For many years, Gloria dedicated herself to the textile industry, a field where...
Anne Pendleton Adams
Apr 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Pendleton Adams, 64, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born May 1, 1959 in Asheville, North Carolina, she was a beloved wife, aunt, sister and step grandmother. She enjoyed her pets, watching cooking shows and being around people. She is survived by her husband, Lee Adams, her sister, Margaret...
Sharon Jean Christie Ritch
Apr 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Jean Christie Ritch, a beloved cornerstone of her family. Known for her love of the ocean, riding horses, her “seven-pack” of grandchildren and unwavering Christmas spirit, Sharon brought joy and warmth to all who knew her.
Sharon was born in Syracuse, NY to Charles and Marilyn Christie of Vestal,...
Randi Davenport
Apr 6, 2025
Randi Davenport, author of the award-winning The Boy Who Loved Tornadoes: A Mother's Story (Algonquin Books, 2010) and The End of Always: A Novel (Hachette Books, 2014) died on April 6, 2025 after a long illness. Davenport graduated from Clarkstown South High School in 1974 and William Smith college in 1978. As a Creative Writing Fellow, she earned an M.A...
Herbert Calvin Keeter Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Herbert Calvin Keeter Jr., born on February 10, 1956, in Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Hillsborough, North Carolina, on April 6, 2025, at the age of 69.
Herbert was a beloved member of his community, known for his warm heart and unwavering dedication to those around him. Throughout his life, he exemplified kindness and generosity, touching the lives of...
Ewa Jakubowski
Mar 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ewa Jakubowski (Marciniak), age 71, on March 31, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Ewa was born in Szczecin, Poland, to Zofia and Sylwester Marciniak. Through dedication she obtained a Masters Degree in Education and was a much beloved Kindergarten Director in her home town. She eventually made her way...
James William Reeves
Mar 31, 2025
Jim loved the Lord. He started off his day in prayer and ended the night in prayer. He was the type of man who was a true Southern Gentleman. He was polite, gracious, and kind. Everyone who ever met him always made the same type of comments. He graduated from the University of North Carolina, and went on to have...
Bernice Ward Huff
Mar 31, 2025
Our beloved Mama received her wings this past Monday morning.
Bernice Ward Huff, 88, passed March 31, 2025 at Alamance Regional Health Care in Burlington after a long battle with health issues. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many in her lifetime. She enjoyed life and cherished her family.
Mom enjoyed talking and sharing stories with anyone. She was...
Thomas Hugh Thompson
Mar 30, 2025
Thomas H. Thompson 68, of Chapel Hill, passed away on March 30,2025 at UNC Medical Center.
Thomas leaves behind a legacy that reflects his profound connection with those he loved. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten, as his spirit lives on in the hearts of all who know him.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Walker’s Funeral Home- Chapel Hill. Services...
Glendora Skinner Galatioto
Mar 30, 2025
Glendora Skinner Galatioto, lovingly known as Red, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, to her mother, Helen Hazel.
Glendora was the devoted wife of the late Charles “Charlie” Anthony Galatioto, also a New York native, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to their...
Matthew Stevens
Mar 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Stevens age 51, beloved son and father. He leaves his mother, Jean Thillberg, his father Vincent Stevens, his brother Mark Stevens and his children Cassidie and Colin Stevens of Avon by the Sea New Jersey, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Matthew lived in Durham after retiring...
Lucy Reinhardt Evans
Mar 15, 2025
Lucy Evans, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at Lowcountry Hospice House. Lucy was born on October 10, 1946 in Durham, NC and raised in the nearby town of Hillsborough. She was born to Joseph and Rubye Reinhardt and was the youngest of 5 children.
She graduated University of North Carolina in 1970 with a...
Pamela Shangler
Mar 15, 2025
Pamela Shangler passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Pittsboro, North Carolina. She lived a life filled with creativity, kindness, and an abiding love for family.
Born in Oakland, California, Pam’s early childhood was in Alameda and Marin. After her father’s Navy service during World War II, the family moved to Toledo, Ohio, to join his father's business. There, Pam’s...
Kathleen Salter Keagy
Mar 15, 2025
Dr. Kathleen Salter Keagy, age 80, ground-breaking pediatrician, extraordinary mother, and loving wife, died on 3/15/2025 at the Dubose Health Center at the Cedars of Chapel Hill after complications from a stroke. She was famous for her profound respect for children and families, her homemade cheesecakes and pecan pies, her expertise in pediatric cardiology, a lifelong love of learning, but...
Lois (Poskel) Alpern
Mar 13, 2025
סורָה לֵאָה בת שלמה וְפַיָּה (Soreh Leah bat Shlomo v’Faya)
Sara Lois (Poskel) Alpern, known to all who loved her as Mom, Grandma, and Lois, passed away at her home in Durham, North Carolina on March 13, 2025. She was 86 years old.
Lois was born on December 29, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. A lifelong learner, Lois pursued education her entire life,...
Dennis Ray Appleyard
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Dennis Ray Appleyard, 85, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina (NC), passed away on March 13, 2025. Dennis was a devoted husband, loving father, inspiring professor, and service-oriented leader. He was a pillar of his varied communities, bringing joy and inspiration to all who knew him.
Dennis was born in 1939 in South Haven, Michigan, to Edwin and Hortense Appleyard. Alongside...
Glen Ted Southwell
2025
Glen Ted Southwell figured out how to live and managed to do so with joy and enthusiasm despite the challenges he faced. He retired from life on March 12, 2025, at peace.
Glen grew up in Watervliet, NY, the last child of his parents and undoubtedly a great source of pride for them. People who knew him in his first decades...
Anne Radhe Kerwin
Mar 8, 2025
Anne Radhe Kerwin, 70, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends, following her incredibly brave battle with cancer.
Anne is survived by her loving family; husband of 49+ years William “Ed” Kerwin, Jr. (married December 12, 1975); son Bryan E. Kerwin and partner/fiancée Hollie Rennell; daughter Kelly Anne Blair and...
Elaine Eason
Mar 7, 2025
Phyllis "Elaine" Eason, 76, passed away on March 7, 2025 while in the care of the SECU-Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC in Pittsboro, NC after a long battle with dementia.Elaine was born at Rex Hospital on September 20, 1948 in Raleigh, NC.She is predeceased by her parents, Clifton Thomas Eason(US Navy-WWII) and Clarene Davis Partin Eason.She was...
Norman Lee Kirby
Mar 6, 2025
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Norman Lee Kirby passed away peacefully at age 83 at Peak Resources in Graham, NC with his longtime companion and friend Chris by his side.
Norman was born on October 30, 1941 in Orange County, NC in the Bingham township (White Cross community). His father, John Kirby ran a country store and his mother Tessie Mae...
