OBITUARIES
Thomas Nussbaum
Jan 14, 2024
Thomas Nussbaum (91) of Hillsborough, NC passed away January 14, 2024. The son of Simon and Sarah Nussbaum, he was born April 23, 1932 in Kidron, Ohio. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1950 and worked for Ressler Plumbing and Heating in Orrville.
In his early twenties, Tom felt moved to give his life...
Rickie C. Bland Ii
Jan 13, 2024
Rickie C. Bland II, 44, passed away on January 13, 2024, in his hometown of Mebane, North Carolina. He was born on April 10, 1979, to Karen and Rick Bland, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He grew up traveling the world with his family while his father pursued a career in the military.
Rickie was...
John Douglas Mcdonnell
Jan 13, 2024
John Douglas McDonnell "Jack" to his many friends.
Born Oct 14th 1949 succumbed to a sudden illness at the age of 74 on January 13, 2024 at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill.
Jack was born in Jersey City NJ to John L and Marie Tichenor McDonnell. He Grew up in Millville NJ...
Frances May Sechrist
Jan 13, 2024
Frances Sechrist (Mama), 84, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her family at her side. Mama was born in Lynchburg Virginia to the late Edward and Katherine Fulenwider, Jr. Mama received her high school diploma in Greenwood South Carolina where she played in the band. Mama worked very hard as a weaver at Cone Mills in Hillsborough North...
Jacqueline Ann Chalfin
Jan 8, 2024
Jacqueline Ann (Hayes) Chalfin, age 84, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, after many years with the challenges of multiple health issues. Jacquie was living with her husband, Dick Chalfin, at Azalea Estates -Senior Independent Living in Chapel Hill, NC.
Jacquie was born and raised in Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota, daughter...
Dr. Ralph E. Wileman Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
Dr. Ralph E. Wileman Jr., 92, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2024, at UNC Hospital in North Carolina.
Ralph was born on April 28, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Ruth Wileman.
In 1953, Ralph earned a Bachelors in Education from Otterbein University and went onto achieve a Masters...
Gladys Lavada Beaver Hightower
Jan 7, 2024
Mrs. Gladys Lavada (Beaver) Hightower passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1931 in Beaverdam, NC near Cherokee, NC. She was the youngest of twleve children who all have preceded her in death. Her mama died a little after her birth while her daddy died a short time later. Three of her sisters...
Carol Siller
Jan 6, 2024
Carol Pittard Siller, 81, of Cedar Grove, NC, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.
Preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Wally” Francis Siller Jr., MD, and her parents, Howard and Louise Pittard, Carol leaves behind her faithful black lab, Fletcher; her brother, Tony...
Madappallil Skariah
Jan 3, 2024
Rev. Dr. Madappallil Skariah went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2024. He was the son of the Late Thomas Skariah Madappallil and Mariamma. He was brother of the Late Thomas Skariah, the Late Rev. Dr. P.S. Samuel, the Late Rev. M.S. John, the Late Sosamma, the Late Annamma, and the Late Kunjamma. He is survived by...
Jean Stancell
Jan 3, 2024
Jean Duffy Stancell, 96, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away January 3, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Stancell; her parents, Frank and Miriam Duffy; her brother, Richard Duffy; and her stepmother, Mary Duffy.
Jean is survived by her brother, Wayne Duffy and wife Patricia; her nephews,...
Eric Joseph Serge
Jan 3, 2024
Eric Joseph Serge, 56, passed away on January 3rd, 2024. He was born on May 9th, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to Thomas Edward Serge and Sue Ann Serge. He was a proud Orange County, North Carolina resident, and a 1985 Chapel Hill High School graduate. He married his high school sweetheart Judi Briggs on June 30th, 2002, on...
Henry Carrison Thomas Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
Henry passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 2, 2024, at the UNC Hospice Home facility in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Mary Russell Thomas and Henry Carrison Thomas.
Henry is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Elizabeth, and son-in-law, Derick, of Johnson City, Tennessee; and...
Cynthia Gail Hall
Jan 1, 2024
Cynthia Gail Hall born February 28, 1956 of Alamance Co in N.C has gone to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly but will love and remember her always. She passed away peacefully in her home in Durham, NC on the morning of January 1st, 2024. May...
Dulcie Murdock Straughan
Dec 30, 2023
Dr. Dulcie Murdock Straughan died December 30, 2023, in Chapel Hill after an extended illness. A beloved wife, mother and university professor, Dulcie was known for her warm and welcoming smile, her generosity of self, and her love of family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring.
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Lisa Marie Fitzpatrick
Dec 28, 2023
Mrs. Lisa Marie Tobin Fitzpatrick passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 59. A more complete obituary will be posted when available.
Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assisting the Fitzpatrick family.
Lisa Marie Seman Tobin Fitzpatrick
Dec 28, 2023
Lisa Marie Seman Tobin Fitzpatrick, aged 59, died of cancer on December 28, 2023 at the AuthoraCare Hospice in Burlington. She was born on February 7th, 1964 at Andrew Air Force Base in Virginia, to John Frederick Seman II and Sue Wiard Seman, and was married to Douglas Carl Fitzpatrick. Lisa went to High School in New Town Connecticut,...
Virginia Ann Dodson
Dec 28, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Ann Dodson, age 89, of Wilmington (though a longtime Mebane resident), passed away on December 28, 2023, with her daughters by her side.
She was born June 18, 1934, in Rockingham County, the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Knight.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband...
Susan Lorraine Whitlow
Dec 26, 2023
Susan Vernon Whitlow, 65, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1958, in Coronado, California, to Everett Louis "Mickey" Vernon, CDR (ret) and Norma Jean "Sally" Gordon Vernon.
Susan attended Chapel Hill High School, graduating in the class of 1976. She continued her education at...
Thomas Tiemann
Dec 21, 2023
Thomas Tiemann, the second child of Ruth and Robert Tiemann, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Tom initially grew up in St. Louis, but the family relocated to New Jersey in 1951 when Anheuser-Busch, Mr. Tiemann’s employer, transferred him to its new Newark plant. From his father’s long career with Anheuser-Busch and Pabst, Tom gained an appreciation of the...
Augustine Joseph D'Ercole
Dec 21, 2023
Augustine Joseph “Joe” D’Ercole, M.D. died on December 21, 2023 at home in Chapel Hill, NC after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 52 years, Virginia (Weyant), his children Ethan (Melinda, Chicago, IL) and Jed (Nicole, Washington, DC), and grandson (Will). He was predeceased by his parents, a...
