Obituaries
James Emmett Herndon, II
Nov 3, 2026
James Emmett Herndon II, age 70, died November 3, 2026. James Emmett Herndon II was born in Daytona Beach, Florida June 29, 1956. After graduation from Briarcliff High School in Atlanta, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Mathematics. He proceeded to attend Purdue University for an M.S. in Statistics.
Following his...
Ursula Jurgensmeyer Geratz
Oct 30, 2026
Ursula “Ulla” Geratz, nee Juergensmeyer, passed away peacefully at her home in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday, October 30, 2026. She lived a full life of 90 years.
Ulla was born on April 5, 1936, in Herford, Germany. Her parents were Pastor Gottfried Juergensmeyer and Gertude Juergensmeyer, nee Schmidt. In 1939, her family moved to Frankfurt, Germany, where she graduated from high...
Meghan Jane Sawyers
Oct 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Meghan Sawyers
Meghan Sawyers, 39, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away on October 29, 2026, after a short but valiant fight with cancer. She was born on September 11, 1987, to Robert (Bob) Smith and her late mother, Jane Fochtman-Smith.
Meghan was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter and sister, and a compassionate healthcare professional. As a physician...
Mary Ellen Lunsford
Oct 29, 2026
Mary Ellen Lunsford, a beloved resident of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on January 18, 1932, Mary Ellen was a cherished member of her community, known for her sweet and kind nature that left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Growing up in Roxboro, Mary...
Andrew William Mercer
Oct 28, 2026
Andrew William Mercer, affectionately known as “Drew,” passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 20, due to complications related to epilepsy.
Born on October 18, 2006, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Drew was the beloved son of Andrew Jackson Mercer and Deborah Marie (Barrs) Mercer.
Drew was a sophomore at the University of North...
Mary E. Godwin
Oct 26, 2026
The obituary for Mary is currently being crafted and will be posted here once it is complete.
James Raymond Becker
Oct 26, 2026
DURHAM, NC – James Raymond “Jim” Becker, 80, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, with his daughters by his side. A devoted husband, father, and proud Papa, Jim will be remembered for his humor, perseverance, and steadfast love for his family.
Born on September 4, 1946, in Elk River, Minnesota, Jim proudly served in the United States Army before beginning...
Sue Zan Tiedeman
Oct 14, 2026
Sue Zan Tiedeman
Sue Zan Tiedeman, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend, was born on June 6, 1937, in Rock Island, Ill. Her life was shaped by family, lasting friendships, a love of travel and a deep commitment to the communities she called home. She had a rare gift for making everyone feel special. Her kindness, warmth and genuine...
Ara Ann Wilson
Oct 10, 2026
Ara Ann Wilson died in her home in Durham, North Carolina, on October 10, 2026, after a six-year struggle with breast cancer. Ara was born in 1962 in New York City to Ann Wilson, an artist, and William S. Wilson, a writer and professor, alongside her twin sister, Kate (Katherine), and soon joined by a younger brother, Andrew. Raised by...
Susan Thomas Abraham
Oct 8, 2026
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7
Susan T. Abraham (Shanthamma) peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, October 8th 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dr. Kurian Abraham (Thampikunju), children, Dr. Dennis Abraham (Autum, the...
Louise Winn "Lou" McCutcheon
Oct 7, 2026
Louise Winn (Lou) McCutcheon, 96, of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, at the Forest at Duke in Durham, NC.
Born on October 20, 1929, in Williamson, WV to Chloe and Philip J Winn III, Lou was brought up in Vulcan, WV and Fork Union, VA, and earned her BA in Social Work from Westhampton College of the...
David Andrew Pendergrass
Oct 6, 2026
DURHAM, NC - David Andrew Pendergrass passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 33 in Durham, NC.
David was born in Durham, NC, on January 2, 1993. After graduation from Riverside High School, David obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from North Carolina Central University.
David is predeceased by his father, John Pendergrass, whose memory he held very close to his...
Marlena vanEck Poe Gurley Holder
Oct 5, 2026
Marlena vanEck Poe Gurley Holder, a lifelong resident of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Melbourne, Florida, where her father was stationed with the United States Navy during World War II. Marlena moved to Durham at a very young age and spent the rest of her life in...
Betty McCusker
Oct 3, 2026
Betty (Schneider) McCusker, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher of young children and friend to all, died peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Croasdaile Village, in Durham, North Carolina. She was 89.
She lived a wondrous and generous life. Elizabeth Ann (Schneider) McCusker was born March 16, 1937, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the second of 4 children of William Charles Schneider,...
Paul Edwin Cannon
Oct 2, 2026
Live Stream Link Chapel Hill, NC — Paul Edwin Cannon, 92, died on October 2, 2026. He was born March 19, 1934, to the late Edwin John Cannon and Frances “Bobby” Peet Cannon.
Paul was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, a city he loved throughout his life. He graduated from Canisius High School, where he played basketball and was...
Margaret Zihlman Kohring
Oct 1, 2026
Margaret Zihlman Kohring passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born on July 18, 1931, in Windthorst, Texas, Margaret lived a life filled with love, kindness, and quiet grace. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and cared for, and everyone knew her for her warm heart and ever-present smile that lit up...
James "Jimmy" Sloan
Sep 25, 2026
Durham, NC - James Watts Sloan, age 78, died at Durham Regional Hospital on Friday, September 25th. He was born on November 11, 1947, to the late Bill Edwin Sloan and Meredith Watts Sloan.
He attended school in Durham, graduating from Durham High School in 1966.
James is survived by two sisters, Anne Sloan Aulbert (Rodney) and Carol Sloan Miller (Mac), both...
Patricia Edgar Ross
Sep 24, 2026
Durham, NC – Patricia Edgar Ross, age 88, died at her home in Durham, NC, on September 24, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1937, to the late Louis and Esther Edgar.
Pat grew up all over the United States, her family moving frequently for her father’s job. She graduated from Gill School in Far Hills, NJ, before attending Smith...
Doris Moore Hodges
Sep 23, 2026
Doris Moore Hodges, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 23 2026, at the Hock Family Pavillion in Durham, N.C.
Born Doris Louise Moore on March 7, 1932, in Kinston, N.C., she was the daughter of Jake Durwood Moore and Doris May Grady, and the eldest of four sisters.
She attended school in Kinston, graduating from Grainger High School in 1950. That same...
Thalia Sempeles Becak
Sep 23, 2026
Thalia Sempeles Becak passed away on September 23, 2026 at the age of 82. She was a resident of Chapel Hill, NC for 20 years. Born in Dayton, Ohio to Harry and Mary Nikides in 1943, Thalia had three siblings, Stergios, Lea, and Joanne. Her father was a furrier from Kastoria, Greece, and her mother, whose parents had emigrated from...
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