OBITUARIES
Esther Pearce
Dec 15, 2015
Princeton, NC - Esther "Teeny" Carolyn Johnson Pearce, 87, passed away on December 15, 2015. She was born in Johnston County, NC on October 9, 1928 to the late Mildred Alberta Jones Johnson and Leslie Turner Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Bernice Stephenson, Betty Gwen Toler, Anna Jean Wilson and brother,...
Mabel Riggsbee
Dec 11, 2015
Mabel Irene Corriher Riggsbee passed away on December 11, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Rowan County, NC. Mabel graduated high school in China Grove, NC in 1936 and Catawba College in Salisbury, NC in 1940. She taught school in Salisbury for 4½ years before moving to Chapel Hill during WWII to work for the US...
Delbert Mayse
Dec 9, 2015
Chapel Hill - Delbert Etuah Mayse, age 84, of Chapel Hill died Wednesday December 9, 2015 at Carolina Point in Durham, NC. Delbert was born March 23, 1931 to Clarence and Lottie Oldham Mayse of Orange County, NC. As a young man, he served in the US Army as a MP, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Delbert...
William Rives
Dec 8, 2015
Chapel Hill - William Thomas Rives, "Hankie", passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 8, 2015. Born on July 1, 1936, to Eston and Maudie Woodson Rives. Married on September 10, 1955, to the late Frances Pendergraft Rives. Together they had five children: William Stephen, who died a few days after birth, Eston Eugene Rives, Bradley Thomas Rives,...
Ina Evans
Dec 7, 2015
Chapel Hill, NC - Ina Rosenberg Evans, 91, of Chapel Hill, NC by way of New York, St. Croix, USVI, passed away peacefully in her home in Chapel Hill, on December 7, 2015. A loving wife to Jerry who predeceased her, a loving mother to Craig and Lisa (deceased), a grandmother to Jennifer, Justin, Sarah, and Ryan. A graduate...
Ernest Wagner
Dec 2, 2015
HILLSBOROUGH, NC Ernest Ira Wagner , 55 passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Wagner was born to John David and Carolyn M. Wagner in Durham, NC on April 10, 1960 and was a resident of Hillsborough, NC for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his Paternal...
Benjamin Frick
Nov 30, 2015
Caldwell - Mr. Benjamin McNary Frick, 61, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 after years of failing health. He was a native of Alamance County and a graduate of Western Alamance High 1972. He married Sarah Walker and was employed by Duke Energy for over 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding and being with his family. He was...
Thomas Johnson
Nov 30, 2015
In Loving Memory of Thomas "Tommy-TJ" Johnson NEWPORT NEWS - Thomas Judson Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully during his sleep into God's care on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. A native of Virginia, Tom was born in Suffolk Jan. 25, 1933 and grew up in Norfolk residing the majority of his adult life on the Tidewater peninsula in Newport News,...
Frances Cheek
Nov 28, 2015
Mrs. Frances Bowden Cheek, 88, of Moriah Rd. in Rougemont, formerly of Chapel Hill, died November 28, 2015 in her home. Mrs. Cheek was born in Orange County on April 1, 1927, a daughter of Charlie Bowden and Notie O'Daniel Bowden. She was primarily a homemaker, but had a well rounded career working with Harris-Conner Chevrolet, Foster's Camera, Belks...
Anni Reich
Nov 28, 2015
Anni Reich passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. After a long battle with dementia, she died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Rueckel and son-in-law, Norbert; granddaughter, Monika, and grandson, Christian, all of Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm at...
Melody Overman
Nov 27, 2015
Hillsborough - Melody Ann Overman was granted her wings on November 27, 2015. Melody's life would seem short to many, but those who were touched by her kindness will forever be changed. Her gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around her. With Melody's passing we remind others that her life is on to be celebrated. Although we...
Donna Andrews
Nov 23, 2015
Hillsborough - Donna Marie Andrews, 55, died Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born in Alamance County and attended the Orange County Schools. Surviving are her husband, George Fuqua, her parents, Mary and Jesse Andrews. She was predeceased by her sister, Sharon Lynn Andrews. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday in Walnut Grove United Methodist Cemetery...
Juanita Sturdivant
Nov 22, 2015
Hillsborough - Mrs. Juanita Ella Sturdivant, 86, died Sunday, November 22, 2015. She was born in Hillsborough, NC on August 30, 1929 to the late Reldue Elijah Scarlett and Pearl Mae Carden Scarlett Surviving are her brothers, Bobby R. Scarlett and his wife Carol Ann, Edward A. Scarlett; and aunt, Mary Ellen Scarlett. In addition to her parents she...
Edmund Brown
Nov 22, 2015
Hillsborough- Edmund Royce Brown, Born November 17, 1925 in Hillsborough, NC, passed away November 22, 2015 at The Laurals of Chatham. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Markita Fisher Brown. His sister Esther Brown Wheeley and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be 2 PM Wednesday at Walker's Funeral Home. Burial will...
Michael Frautschy
Nov 21, 2015
Mr. MIchael Alan Frautschy, 61, of Madison, WI, died November 21, 2015 in Chapel Hill. Mr. Frautschy will be cremated and any services will be conducted at a later date.
