OBITUARIES
Alice Marguerite Van Fleet
Oct 10, 2024
Alice Marguerite Van Fleet passed peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2024; she was 89. Born in Washington Mills, NY, Alice lived in Stanhope NJ for most of her life -- raising a family, working, and worshiping. She moved to Chapel Hill, NC to stay close to her children. She struggled through the last four years of her...
Rebecca Knowles
Oct 9, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Brandon Knowles passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s disease on October 08, 2024 at her home in Pittsboro.
Becky was born April 11, 1946 in Durham, North Carolina. She was the oldest daughter of four children born to Francis Arnold Brandon and Lois Irene McDuffie Brandon. She graduated from Southern High School in...
Vickie Laverne Lee
Oct 7, 2024
Mrs. Vickie L. Lee passes away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled at 11:00AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00AM with a visitation beginning an hour before. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is assisting the Lee family.
Vanessa Sampson-Deramus
Oct 6, 2024
Vanessa "Kaye"Sampson-DeRamus passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6, 2024 after a brief illness with cancer. Kaye was born July 29, 1963 in Robeson County, NC to Gurney Sampson and the late Jessie Bell Hunt Sampson. She is survived by her daughter, Kayla Nichole DeRamus of the home, her husband Thomas "Tom" Barnett De-Ramus III (Michelle) and...
Randy Russell
Oct 6, 2024
Randall Nelson Russell, born April 29, 1947 entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of October 6, 2024. It is fitting that he transitioned on a Sunday. In John 21:15-17, Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him. Peter responds that he does, and Jesus replies, “Feed my sheep”. In this, we know well the deep love that...
David Samuel Sheps
Oct 4, 2024
Dr. David Samuel Sheps passed away on October 4, 2024 at the Pines Health Center at Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sheps was born on January 4, 1945 in Toronto, Canada. He was the son of Dr. Jack G. Sheps and Janet Thom Sheps. David is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Peoples...
Michael Joseph Nemitz
Oct 4, 2024
Michael J. Nemitz of Durham, North Carolina died peacefully on October 4, 2024. Formerly of Winchester, Virginia and Burlington, Vermont, he grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, attending Saint Joseph’s Elementary School, Xaverian Brothers High School, Babson College, and Suffolk University Law School. He met and married Mary (Barry) Nemitz on June 21, 1975 at the University of Vermont Catholic...
Roberta Auwarter
Oct 3, 2024
Roberta Gedney Auwarter, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 3, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The youngest of three daughters of Robert and Ella Gedney, Roberta grew up in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York. At age 15, Roberta met her future husband, the late Raymond G. Auwarter, at Franklin K....
Joel Marvin Cheek Ii
Sep 29, 2024
Joel Marvin Cheek II passed away at home on September 29, 2024. Joel was a sweet, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He loved his Tar Heels and his slice of paradise at Atlantic Beach. He enjoyed fishing, all Carolina sports, especially baseball and basketball, and mowing his grass. Joel’s yard was his pride and joy and no one...
William Monroe Knight, Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
William Monroe Knight, Jr. (Bill) was born on June 30, 1965 in Durham, NC. He grew up in Hillsborough, NC where he graduated from Orange High School in 1983. He played football, baseball and wrestling during his school years. Bill attended UNC Pembrook as well as Alamance Community College where he graduated BLET. In 1991, he joined the DMV...
Karen Nichols Hayner
Sep 28, 2024
Karen Nichols Hayner, age 86, died peacefully at UNC Hospitals on September 28, 2024, after a long illness.
Karen was born July 26, 1938, in Mercer County, Kentucky, to the late Eldred E. and Olive (Lester) Nichols. She graduated from the University of Kentucky and taught in high schools and community...
Siegfried Wenzel
Sep 27, 2024
Dr. Siegfried Wenzel passed away suddenly from complications of pneumonia on September 27, 2024. He was 96. He was a professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1960 to 1975, and the University of Pennsylvania from 1975 until his retirement in 1996.
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Johnnie William Moore
Sep 27, 2024
Johnnie William Moore, Sr, 71, of Mebane, NC earned his angel wings early Friday morning, September 27, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Moore was born on Saturday, July 11, 1953, in Mebane, NC to the late Furman and Lucille (Wynn) Moore. On July 2, 1975, on a warm summer’s day,...
James David Carter
Sep 27, 2024
On September 27, 2024, James David Carter lost his 2-year battle with Cancer at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 58. David was born February 28th, 1966, in Burlington. David was preceded in death by his dad Jim, and brothers John and Larry Cox. He is survived by his devoted wife Meagan Carter and their...
Carl Joseph Hartlieb
Sep 26, 2024
Carl Joseph Hartlieb, 77 of Mebane, North Carolina died at home on the 26th of September after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Sandusky, Ohio, December 2, 1946 to Joseph and Dorothy Hartlieb. Carl was raised in Sandusky and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School before joining The United States Navy to start his career of...
Murry Wayne Holland
Sep 25, 2024
Murry “Wayne” Holland, 68, of Chapel Hill, passed away on September 25, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on August 1, 1956, to Dr. Murry and Helen Holland, Wayne was a beloved brother, friend, and lifelong community member in Chapel Hill.
Wayne is survived by his brothers, Ken (Kathy) Holland and Lantz (Janine) Holland, who...
Raymond Preston Cook
Sep 25, 2024
Raymond Preston Cook, “Ray”, “Pa-Pa”, age 86, died peacefully on September 25th, 2024 after his battle with cancer. He was born in Caswell County and was a graduate of George Washington High School. He worked 20 years with Crane Tire, with an additional 20+ years as the Maintenance Director at the Caswell County School System.
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James Harris Altman
Sep 23, 2024
James Harris Altman, 70, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Durham, NC. Born on December 12, 1953, James, affectionately known as Jimmy, was known for his vibrant spirit and hearty laugh. He leaves behind a legacy of love and steadfast beliefs, always eager to share his thoughts and passion with those around him.
Jimmy...
Emma Treml
Sep 23, 2024
Emma Treml of Chapel Hill, 92, passed away peacefully September 23, 2024 at Duke’s Hospice Center.
Emma Miroshnichenko (Miro) Treml was born on January 29, 1932 in Rostov-on-Don in the Soviet Union. During the Second World War, she escaped with her family through Poland to Germany, where they spent over two...
Betty Sue Hyder
Sep 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Sue Hyder announce her passing on September 22, 2024, at the age of 76,She died at home with her husband Don of 49 years holding her hand as she quietly passed.
She was survived by her husband Donald Paul Hyder of 49 years, her daughter...
