OBITUARIES
Patricia Mary Mccarthy
Jan 17, 2021
Patricia Mary McCarthy, 76, who was known to her many friends and colleagues as Pat, died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. As she wished, she died peacefully in her home in Chapel Hill. Pat had a wry sense of humor, which made her a hit at parties and work. She loved to travel, and her first love was Italy....
Jane Huffman
Jan 15, 2021
Jane Adaire Huffman (68), beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed from this life on January 15, 2021. Jane was a native of Drexel N.C. and attended school there, where she was a proud member of the marching band. As an adult, she worked over 30 years as a state employee at Broughton Hospital. For most of her life, Jane...
Parker Kevin Dubois
Jan 15, 2021
Parker Kevin DuBois July 27, 1998 - January 15, 2021 Beloved son of Wayne and Camille Loving brother to Evan and Lena Cherished grandson of Cathy Dunn, Kevin O’Hara and Tom and Jane DuBois and great grandson to Willowdean Jensen. Dearest nephew to Ali and Steven Slaven and Amy DuBois Lynch Cousin to Brandon, Cooper and Ryan Parker will...
Mills Benjamin Piland
Jan 14, 2021
Mills Benjamin “Ben” Piland, 92, of Mebane, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Mr. Piland was born on December 14, 1928 to Mr. Hollis Benjamin Piland and Nellie Jones Piland, both deceased and he was the husband of the late Malinda Ratliff Piland. Mr. Piland was involved in Auto Mechanics and was a...
Patricia Marion Potter
Jan 14, 2021
Chapel Hill - Mrs. Patricia Marion Crane Potter, 77, wife of the late Timothy John Potter, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She is survived be her three daughters, Julia and Greg Davis of Denver, Colorado; Suzanne Gardiner of Aurora, Ontario, Canada; and Anna and Jamey Millar of Chapel Hill, NC. Additionally, 10 grandchildren; Benjamin,...
Jacqueline Crawford Young
Jan 11, 2021
Jacqueline C. Young peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of Monday, January 11, 2021, four weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Despite having been diagnosed with Covid-19 in December, “Jackie” was responding well to treatment at Peak / Brookshire skilled nursing facility in Hillsborough, NC, but ultimately succumbed. Jackie’s smile, her humor, and her positivity will...
Sue Quail Meyer
Jan 11, 2021
Sue Quail Meyer, age 84, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home in Chapel Hill from complications of metastatic breast cancer. Sue was born in Topeka, Kansas, on August 21, 1936. She attended Washburn University of Topeka for two years before marrying Philip Meyer. They met in the newsroom of the Topeka Daily Capital, where she had a...
Anthony Bruce Urbany
Jan 9, 2021
Anthony Bruce Urbany August 20, 1960- January 9, 2021 Survived by his son Donald Urbany and his wife Jennifer Urbany, four grandchildren Bennett Urbany, Quinn Urbany, Reagan Urbany and Lincoln Urbany. Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assisting the Urbany Family. .
Albert Rabil, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Albert Rabil, Jr., a native of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 8th. He was the son of the late Albert and Sophie Rabil. After graduating from Rocky Mount High School, he continued his studies at Duke University (BA), Union Theological Seminary (BD), and Columbia University (Ph.D.), where he was awarded the Ansley Award for the...
Mary Lee Ducker
Jan 8, 2021
Mary Lee Barkley Ducker died at home Friday, January 8, from complications from an atypical form of Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She was 74. Smart, witty, loyal and compassionate, Mary was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and colleague whose death will create a sizable void. Mary Lee grew up in Newton, North Carolina, where her father was a public...
William Lee Livengood
Jan 7, 2021
Chapel Hill - Mr. William Lee Livengood, 89, husband of Lelia Livengood, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence. A full obituary is forthcoming. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Cole-Womble Family Cemetery, Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill (intersection of Damascus Church Road). In lieu of flowers. please direct...
M. Norma Montalto
Jan 6, 2021
Mary Norma Montalto (Norma) Westchester Co NY 1931-2021 Norma Montalto went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born on May 25, 1931 to the late Rose and Eugene Diodato In Bronxville NY. Norma was married to Salvatore Montalto (deceased) and is survived by her two daughters Debrah...
Kevin Paul Folsom
Jan 5, 2021
Kevin Paul Folsom, 43, of Hillsborough, NC was called to his Heavenly home on January 5, 2021. He was born in Cary, NC on August 6, 1977, son of Paul and Julie Folsom. He grew up in Cary, graduated from Cary High School and Western Carolina University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was...
Harold Lavere Jackson
Jan 5, 2021
Harold LaVere Jackson, “BJ," age 89, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021. He was born December 10, 1931 in El Paso, TX to his parents, Armond L. and Lavinia Jackson. Harold served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, where as part of his service he spent two years aboard the USS Oriskany...
Frances M Laymance
Jan 4, 2021
Mrs. Frances Laymance, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is assisting the Laymance family.
David Sheets
Jan 2, 2021
David Mark Sheets, 67, of Hillsborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born September 16, 1953, son of the late Joyce Odham Sheets and Lon Marshall Sheets of Durham, NC. David was born in Washington, DC, spent his childhood in Redlands, California, moving to Durham NC in the late 1960's. He graduated from Northern High...
Mary Ellen Fox
Dec 29, 2020
Mary Fox age 93 of Hillsborough, NC passed peacefully at home with loved ones around her on Tuesday December 29, 2020. She was well known and loved for her work at the Orange County Health Department and as an Office manager at HR block. She was an active member of the Garden Club, and gave tours for the Historical...
Horace Lee Ward
Dec 29, 2020
Horace Lee Ward, 94, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Horace wa preceded in death by his parents, Lennie Frank and Maude Durham Ward and sister, Jessie Ward Cheek. A lifetime resident of the White Cross Community and member of Antioch Baptist Church, Horace was a WWII Veteran that served in the US Army. Many happy...
Arnold Daniel Rollins
Dec 28, 2020
Mr Arnold Daniel Rollins, a resident of Chapel Hill. Died Monday Dec. 28th at the age of 85. Mr Rollins was born May 10th, 1935 to the late Jake and Mary Rollins. Arnold was devoted to his late wife, Jean of 62 years. He served in the Army from 1958-1964. It was such an honor for him to have...
Eleanor Mae Kimberley
Dec 26, 2020
Eleanor (Transou) Kimberley Eleanor Kimberley, 82, of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26th, 2020. She is survived by her sons Kevin (Cathy) Kimberley of Holly Springs, NC; Kyle (Dianne) Kimberley of Durham, NC; grandchildren William (Lizzie), and Anna; great-grandchildren Dean and Olivia. A private family service will be held at a later date. The...
