Obituaries
Robert Eugene Link
Aug 25, 2025
Robert “Bob" Eugene Link, 71, recently of Graham, NC, and formerly a resident of Orange County for most of his life, passed away on August 25, 2025 at Peak Resources Graham, NC, under the care of Authoricare Hospice.
Bob was born on May 25, 1954, and attended Orange County Schools, East Carolina University and Elon College. Bob was employed for many...
Nerza Felix Ordona
Aug 25, 2025
Our beloved wife, Mama, Lola, Manang, and friend, Nerza Felix Ordona, passed away peacefully at her home in Durham on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Nerza was a ray of light—selfless, loving, and always caring for others. Her family was at the heart of everything she did. She went wherever she was needed—supporting her children from New Jersey...
Marie Riggsbee Godwin
Aug 23, 2025
Marie R. Godwin, age 90, died in Durham on August 23, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1934, to the late Wayland and Virginia Riggsbee of Morrisville, NC.
She graduated from Apex High School. In her early years, she worked at Liggett Myers Tobacco Co. in Durham, was a homemaker with her two children, and later was a teacher's assistant...
Dr. William Joseph Egan
Aug 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dr. William Joseph Egan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected member of the dental and Syracuse communities. Born on June 1, 1935, in Syracuse, New York, to Helen and Michael Egan, Bill lived a life marked by integrity, compassion, and dedication to family and service.
Bill grew up in...
Mary Jane Kagarise
Aug 20, 2025
Mary Jane (Christensen) Kagarise, age 76, a long-time resident of Chapel Hill, passed away August 20, 2025. She was born in Marion, Ohio on February 8, 1949, the daughter of John E. and Mary Irene (MacLaughlin) Christensen. Mary Jane graduated from Evanston Township High School (1967), Duke University (1971), and postgraduate (MSPH) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
Claire Elizabeth Logan
Aug 17, 2025
Claire Elizabeth Logan died peacefully at home on August 17, 2025 from complications of trisomy 13. She was 6 years old.
Claire, sometimes called "Claire Bear" and "Claire de Lune," was born and baptized at Duke University Hospital on March 19, 2019. She had a deep love of snuggles from her mom and dad, and loved hearing her brother, Simon, play...
Myra Boone Harris
Aug 14, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Myra Boone Harris, who departed this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born December 12, 1944, Myra’s journey was marked by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to her loved ones. She touched many lives with her kindness, wisdom, and gentle humor. Myra will be dearly remembered by family, friends, and all...
Kelly Elaine Parrish
Aug 12, 2025
Kelly Elaine Parrish, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, August 12, in Durham, NC. She was born on November 16, 1965 in Charlotte, NC. She was the youngest daughter of Billy and Kitty Parrish.
Kelly graduated from Independence High School in Charlotte. She was previously a preschool teacher. Most recently, she was a...
Charles James Stickford
Aug 9, 2025
Former City of Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Farms resident Charles James Stickford, 90, died of complications from leukemia in hospice at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Hillsborough on Saturday, August 9.
Known to his family and friends as Jim, Mr. Stickford was born in St. Louis on October 13, 1934. He attended St. Louis University Jesuit High School...
David Lee Bowman
Aug 9, 2025
DURHAM – David Lee Bowman, age 72, died at Brookdale Assisted Living on August 9, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1953 to the late Juanita Sears and Lorris Bowman.
David was born in Palestine, Illinois. He grew up an only child with his mother, Juanita Bowman and father, Lorris Bowman. His mother stated in a note that she left...
Janice Charlene Sidor
Aug 7, 2025
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Chapel Hill – Janice Charlene Sidor, 83, died at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids MI on October 6, 1941, to the late David Howard Hansen and Helen Urbanski Hansen.
Jan graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School in 1959. With her infectious smile and personality, she...
Mary Alice Crowson Stoltenberg
Aug 1, 2025
(Durham) – Mary Alice Crowson Stoltenberg, age 82, died in Durham NC on August 1st. 2025. She was born on October 22, 1942 to the late Cleveland and Myrtle King Crowson.
Born and raised in Alabama, Mary attended the University of Alabama where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She married Larry Stoltenberg in 1977 and moved to...
Dennis James Buckley
Jul 30, 2025
Dennis James Buckley, age 98, passed away in Durham following several months of declining health. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late William J. Buckley and Annie Inman Buckley. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Jane Z. Buckley, and his twin brother, Lawrence Buckley.
Dennis was raised in...
James "Jacques" Anthony Michienzi
Jul 27, 2025
Lieutenant-Colonel James “Jacques” Anthony Michienzi, U.S. Army, Retired, at the age of 101 years, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The son of immigrants from Calabria, Italy, Jacques’ father earned U.S. citizenship because of his service in World War I. Inspired by his father’s service, Jacques joined the U.S. Army’s 17th Airborne paratrooper division at...
Richard E. Hodel
Jul 27, 2025
Richard E. Hodel, longtime mathematics professor at Duke University, who was a devoted and much-loved husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather, died in the Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, NC at the age of 87.
Born and raised in Elkin, N.C., he was the son and only child of Winifred and Earl Hodel. He graduated from Elkin High School in 1955 and Davidson...
William "Bill" Philip Bray
Jul 25, 2025
Bill Bray was born in Algona, Iowa, a middle child in a family of eight rambunctious Irish-Catholic siblings. His father, Dr. Daniel Langon Bray, was a general physician and surgeon, and his mother, Mary Phyllis Bray, was the glue that held the busy household together.
Growing up in rural Iowa, Bill played an active role in tackling daily chores and took...
June Chang-Ja Min
Jul 24, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, June ChangJa Min passed away from a brief illness. In her last few days, she was surrounded by family members and passed away peacefully. She lived her life independently until the very end.
June was born in Hamheung, Korea on June 26, 1941 and moved to Seoul with her family in 1945. After graduating from Gyeonggi...
John "Casey" Moore
Jul 23, 2025
John “Casey” Moore May 3, 1960 – July 23, 2025 Raleigh – John “Casey” Moore, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23rd, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Casey was the son of the late James Alva Moore and Helen Casey Moore.
Casey spent much of his childhood in New Jersey, where he played football for...
Myra Ann Hall
Jul 21, 2025
Myra Hall, age 96, of Chapel Hill died Monday, July 21st unexpectedly in the arms of her daughter. She was born October 7th, 1928 in the town of Star in Montgomery County, North Carolina. She was the third child of James Edgar and Bonnie Maness.
Myra Graduated from Flora McDonald College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and...
Frances Shields Young
Jul 20, 2025
Fran was born in Akron, Ohio on June 16th, 1926, to Leonidas and Elizabeth Evans Shields. She lived with her family, first in Pennsylvania, then at the age of eight, moved to Murphy, North Carolina.
Fran attended Mars Hill College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she studied economics and became a member of Chi Omega sorority....
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