OBITUARIES
John Blackwood
Oct 28, 2019
John Council Blackwood, of Orange County, passed away in his sleep on October 28, 2019. He was 81. After serving in the Air Force, John became a successful and respected businessman. He was a loving father and was loyal to his friends and family. He was actively involved in the community and frequently went out of his way to...
Robert Mcbroom
Oct 24, 2019
Robert David McBroom, 84, of Mebane (formally Hillsborough) passed away late Thursday evening, October 24th, 2019 with loved ones by his side at The Hospice Home in Burlington where generous nurses and staff took great care of him. He was the youngest of seven children, 5 preceded in death, born September 5th, 1935 in Hurdle Mills to the late...
Margaret Windham
Oct 23, 2019
Margaret Elouise Windham was born in Guilford County NC on October 19, 1933 to father: Roy Bull of Guildford County and mother: Elma Adkins Bull of Patrick Va. She was one of seven children (4 now deceased, 3 living). Margaret met her husband, Billy Windham while working at Western Electric in Burlington NC. According to her beloved sister Bet,...
Milton Heath, Jr.
Oct 20, 2019
Milton S Heath Jr. of Chapel Hill died Sunday, Oct 20, 2019. He was 91. Milton was born in Durham NC on March 16, 1928, and grew up in Chapel Hill, a devoted and lifelong Tar Heel fan. He was the son of Clara Cole Heath and Milton S. Heath Sr., a professor of economics at UNC. Milton was...
Colan Dee Hawkins, Iii
Oct 20, 2019
Colan Dee Hawkins, III, 74, died Sunday, October 20, 2019. No service is planned at this time.
James Reed
Oct 19, 2019
Durham - Mr. James Kennedy Reed died Saturday evening at the Durham VA Medical Center. A full obituary is forthcoming. The Reed family is under the care of Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.
Ryan Joseph
Oct 18, 2019
Ryan “Tutu” Riche Joseph, devoted and loving son and brother, died unexpectedly at home on October 18th, 2019 in Cary, NC. He was 17 years old. Ryan was born on March 21th, 2002, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. His parents are Binu and Reena Joseph. Ryan was a senior at Green Hope High School. Ryan is survived by his...
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Oct 8, 2019
Chapel Hill - Beloved husband of Melissa (nee Bianco) Fitzpatrick. Loving father of Brian and Jordan Fitzpatrick. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL. Interment will be private. Please send memorials in Tom's name to Pfeiffer University, c/o Coach Scott Nelson, Men's Lacrosse...
Patricia Ashworth
Oct 7, 2019
Patricia (Patti) Gail Ashworth, 59, of The Villages passed away on October 7th, 2019. Patti was born in Chapel Hill, NC, living there until she moved to The Villages, FL. Patti was predeceased by her parents; Jerry N. Ashworth, Sr. and Pauline M. Ashworth. For the past 30 years Patti has worked in the accounting field which she loved....
Jeffrey Wehner
Oct 6, 2019
Jeffrey Edmund Wehner passed away at home on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Born December 1, 1952, in Pittsburgh, PA and lovingly adopted by his parents, the late Regis F. and Regina Wertz Wehner. Jeffrey was the beloved husband of Christine Meny for 12 years, and recently retired from the service sector. He served in the U.S. Army in the...
Bernard Feldman
Oct 5, 2019
Mr. Bernard T. Feldman, age 77, passed away on October 5, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is caring for the Feldman family.
Edith Irene Richards
Oct 5, 2019
Mrs. Edith Irene Morgan Richards passed away on October 5, 2019 in Durham, NC. Edith was born in Tampa, Florida on April 20, 1928. She was the daughter of George Duncan Morgan and Eddie Mae Lineberry Morgan. Edith obtained her BA degree at the University of Florida, Gainsville, FL where she met her husband, Tom. They moved their family...
David Brown Williams
Oct 3, 2019
David Brown Williams aged 74 - a Tar Heel - passed away peacefully in Chapel Hill on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife and dearest friend Susan Staples Williams. For 50 years, they spent every minute together, except when working. Susan will always miss her best friend, who was the love of her life....
Ralph Bursiek
Oct 3, 2019
Ralph David Bursiek of Chapel Hill, NC died on October 3, 2019 at the age of 81 years old. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew him. Dave was born on December 7, 1937 to Ralph and Marjorie Bursiek in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from University...
David Goldberg
Sep 29, 2019
David “Scott” Goldberg passed away at home on September 29, 2019 at the age of 60. Scott was born on June 5, 1959 in Bronx, N.Y. He graduated from Allentown High School in Allentown, N.J. and enrolled in the US Army. He then served in the US Army for 12 years, where he served as a staff sergeant, before...
Edward Logue
Sep 28, 2019
Edward “Ed” William Logue, Jr., died peacefully at home, after a long illness, on September 28, 2019. He was 84 years old. Ed was born on April 12, 1935, in Pittsburgh, the only child of loving parents, Edward Sr. and Leah (Sefton) Logue. He grew up in Pittsburgh surrounded by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He remained an avid...
Paul Dayton
Sep 28, 2019
Paul V. Dayton, formerly of East Norriton Pennsylvania and Pittsfield Massachusetts, died peacefully at his home in Chapel Hill NC, on September 28, 2019. Paul graduated from Northeastern University, in Boston, in 1968, with a degree in electrical engineering. It was at Northeastern that he found the two loves of his life; his wife Alexis, and the sport of...
Mario Battigelli
Sep 27, 2019
Mario C. Battigelli, M.D., a former faculty member of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, died at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was 91 years old. He is survived by his wife Giovanna Battigelli, and their four children, Anna Battigelli (Paul Johnston), Lisa B. Nurme (David Nurme), David Battigelli (Susan Battigelli), John...
Tracy Lambert
Sep 26, 2019
Tracy Terry Lambert, 44, of Cedar Grove gained her angel wings September 26th after a hard fought battle with cancer. Tracy was born March 16,1975 and was a lifelong resident of Orange County. Tracy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend. Her smile lit up a room and her laughter was infectious. Tracy’s huge heart and...
Nancy Sorenson
Sep 25, 2019
Pittsboro - Mrs. Nancy Ellen O'Neal Sorenson, 76, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Sorenson was born in Newark, N.J. on July 17, 1943 to the late William James and Gertrude Pfrommer O'Neal. She grew up in Union, N.J., and received her Masters degree in teaching from Cornell Univesity. While at Cornell, she met...
