OBITUARIES

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James Add Clark
Jul 25, 2025
James Add Clark, affectionately known as "Jimmy," was born on March 25, 1944, and passed away on July 25, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Jimmy dedicated an impressive 42 years of his life as an employee at Chapel Hill Tire Company, becoming a...
Teresa Hrabak Cooper
Jul 20, 2025
Teresa Hrabak Cooper, beloved wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on December 12, 1960, Teresa was a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many through her dedication and warmth.
A proud alumna of Chapel Hill High School, embarked on a career that showcased her skills and commitment. She...
Dr. Robert Edwin Price, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
After a short battle with cancer, Dr. Robert Edwin Price, Jr passed away on July 20 at the Hock Family Pavilion, ending a long and rich life as a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. Bob was a Tar Heel through and through, living in Chapel Hill for more than 60 years, receiving three degrees from UNC, and being...
LaVonne Ida Leinfelder
Jul 16, 2025
LaVonne Ida (Strupp) Leinfelder passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her children. She was born, the first of three children, to Edward and Berdina Strupp on October 15, 1934, on North Ridge above Coon Valley, a small rural community, in Wisconsin. She grew up, with her two brothers, on a dairy farm where...
Gary Dwight Modlin
Jul 14, 2025
Gary Dwight Modlin, 71, of Prospect Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2025 at Duke University Hospital.
He was born in Haw River, North Carolina on May 7th, 1954. He graduated from Eastern Alamance High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired after 23 years with the rank of Tech Sergeant, as...
John K. Conlon
Jul 13, 2025
John K. Conlon, 73, of Chapel Hill, died at home with his family on July 13, 2025, from cancer.
He was born on March 13, 1952, to James and Mary (Ryan) in New York City and brought up in the Manhattanville section of the city. He was an alumnus of Power Memorial High School where he ran Cross Country and Track.
John...
Edwin Lee Morris
Jul 13, 2025
Edwin Lee Morris, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Pinewood Manor in Durham, NC, after a five-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Downing Morris; his sons Allan Joseph Morris (wife, Deanne) of Atlanta, GA, Rodney Lee Morris (wife, Maura) of Chapel Hill, NC,...
Gardner Howard Altman Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Gardner Howard Altman Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Chapel Hill, seated on his veranda, facing south, and looking out over the town of Chapel Hill that he loved with all his heart.
Born on November 29, 1946, to Gardner Howard Altman Sr. and Velma Lee Beasley, Gardner lived a full and remarkable life defined by curiosity, generosity,...
Frances Ann Hicks Mace
Jul 12, 2025
Frances Ann Hicks Mace went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025.
In early life, Frances attended Kroft Business College, earned an Associates degree in business, and then worked as a personnel manager for Unifi Inc., among other companies. Later in life, she became an enthusiastic softball coach and at home manager for her four girls and husband....
Richard "Andy" Price
Jul 11, 2025
Richard “Andy” Price, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Stratford Assisted Living and Memory Care in Chapel Hill, NC, where he had lived since June 2020.
Born on October 16, 1942, in Railroad, Pennsylvania, Andy was the son of Katherine Firebaugh Price and James Daniel Price, Sr. He graduated from Deland High School in Deland, Florida in...
Beverly Mae Leffell Brumbaugh
Jul 3, 2025
Beverly Mae Leffell Brumbaugh, 87, passed peacefully away on July 3, 2025. Beverly was born on July 24, 1937, to Essie Mae (nee Burnett) and Thomas Leffell, and grew up in Vinton, VA. After graduating from Radford College (now Radford University), she moved to the Washington, DC, area to work as an elementary school teacher. Though they grew up only...
Michael Thomas Conner
Jul 3, 2025
Michael Thomas Conner was born on April 26, 1965, and went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean Workman Conner, and father, Russell Bryant Conner.
Mike was a man of unwavering faith, a true believer in the Lord whose life reflected the values he carried close to his heart....
Frances Clark
Jul 2, 2025
Frances Yates Clark went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 1st. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Benjamin Yates, Sr. and Mamie Johnson Yates, her husband Fred Clark, her son Allen Clark , and seven siblings. She is survived by her daughter Janice Clark Glasser, John Glasser, granddaughter Angela Easter, two great-granddaughters Amber Easter and Aleah...
Judy Greeson
Jun 28, 2025
Judy Leonard Greeson, 76, of Chapel Hill passed away on the evening of June 28 at Duke University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. at University United Methodist Church, 150 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill.
Judy and her twin brother Jimmy were the first children of Catherine Sloop Leonard,...
James Crawford
Jun 26, 2025
James Crawford, a devoted husband and cherished member of his community, passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 78, in Burlington, North Carolina. Born on October 23, 1946, in Statesville, North Carolina, he was a man whose life was marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
James was a loving husband to Sandra...
Dr. Lilly Mosk Langer
Jun 24, 2025
Lilly Mosk Langer, 82, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, after a six-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was surrounded by family and adored until the end.
Lilly was born in Miami, Florida, on November 5, 1942, to Morris and Blanche Mosk (née Klein). She graduated from Columbia University and, in 1990, earned a PhD in medical sociology...
Phyllis Hearn Plummer
Jun 24, 2025
Phyllis H. Plummer passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at her home in White Cross surrounded by those she loved most. She was born on July 11, 1952 to Rebecca “Polly” Hearn and Jesse Hearn in Chatham County, NC. Phyllis married her husband Paul Plummer Jr. on July 10, 1982. Together they went through many of life’s twists and...
Deborah Jane Kremer
Jun 22, 2025
Deborah “Debby” Jane Kremer of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully after an extended illness on June 22, 2025. Debby was born on January 23, 1949 in Northampton, Pennsylvania.
Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she met her future husband at Liberty High School. She and Don were married on June 27, 1970 after she graduated from Kutztown University with a...
Rickey Bailey
Jun 19, 2025
Rickey Bailey, 69 of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on June 19, 2025. Born on May 5, 1956 in Seattle, Washington, Rickey lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his community, and the young athletes he mentored throughout the years.
Rickey was a devoted husband to Wanda Bailey and a loving father to his daughter Amy Bailey Kennedy and...
Violet Faye Gibson Brown
Jun 16, 2025
Violet Faye Gibson Brown, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at Our Promise Care Home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was 77 years old.
Born on May 5, 1948, to Gerald and Gloris Gibson. She dedicated her professional life to teaching at Pine Hall School in Stokes County, NC, where she was a...
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