OBITUARIES
John Ware Weathers
Feb 13, 2022
John Ware Weathers, age 70, died on February 13, 2022 at his home in Chapel Hill, NC. John was born on March 19, 1951 in Rutherfordton, NC to the late James Flay Weathers, Jr. and Anabel Ware Weathers. He graduated from East Rutherfordton High School in 1969 where he was Senior Class President. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Barbara Brafford Rubish
Feb 13, 2022
Carrboro, NC—Barbara Brafford Rubish passed away after her battle with cancer on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 66. Barbara was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and grew up in Chapel Hill. She was the youngest daughter of the late Hal Brafford Sr. and Nell Sherrer Brafford. Barbara lived in Carrboro with her husband Jeffrey Rubish in...
Glenda Yow Mauer
Feb 10, 2022
Mrs. Glenda Yow Mauer, 87, died February 10, 2022. She was born in Guilford County on Feb. 6, 1935 to the late James C. Yow and the late Lillie Mae Brown Yow. She was preceeded in death by her grandson Joshua Binder of Chapel Hill, Sisters Mary Carden of Chapel Hill, Beatrice Gaydou of Timberlake, Doris Stafford of Burlington...
Julia Warren Johnson
Feb 10, 2022
Julia Warren Allison Johnson of Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away in her home on February 10 at the age of 94. Julia was born on November 16, 1927, in Person County. She attended Aycock School in Cedar Grove for Elementary, Jr. High and High School. Julia lived her life laughing and dancing. Julia met her husband, Odis Johnson, on...
Adan Rios Beltran
Feb 9, 2022
Adan Rios Beltran, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th at UNC Children's Hospital. He was born on July 1, 2005, in Chapel Hill North Carolina. Adan attended Chapel Hill High School and enjoyed fishing and video games. His favorite pastime was spending time with his parents and two brothers. . Adan loved his family, and he loved...
Nancy P Campbell
Feb 8, 2022
Nancy Lloyd Pendergraft Campbell September 22, 1937 – February 8, 2022 On February 8th, Nancy Campbell passed away peacefully after several months of declining health. Nancy worked at the University of North Carolina’s Faculty Club for thirty years. She was a former member of the Jaycees in Chapel Hill, an active member of the Golden Generations reunion committee, and...
Carol Ann Dahm
Feb 5, 2022
Words cannot convey how young at heart and vivacious Carol was. She was loved by many and her village rallied around her to make sure her final months were filled with as much humor and love as possible. Carol was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, where her extended family still lives. She left the snow as soon as she...
Guy Damon Janney Sr.
Feb 5, 2022
Guy Damon Janney Sr. passed away on Saturday February 5, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Lee Janney and Leomie Shively Janney, his first wife Barbara Stroop Janney and a daughter Pam Thornburg. He is survived by his wife Alice Janney and his children Guy Janney Jr. and wife Shirley, Stephanie and...
Margaret Lee Welch
Feb 2, 2022
Margaret (Marge) Welch passed away in her sleep at her assisted living facility in Chapel Hill, NC, February, 2022.
A stroke survivor and mother of 3, Marge was a devoted wife to her husband Larry and mother to her sons, Jeff, Mark and Jason.
A knack for always being there for...
Leroy Laws
Feb 2, 2022
Leroy Laws passed away on Wenesday, February 2, 2022 at Duke Raleigh. His obituary is incomplete at this time. He will have a graveside service on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Little River Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 1:00 PM.
Dr. Clarence Almon Bailey, Jr.
Jan 31, 2022
Dr. Clarence Almon Bailey, Jr (89) of Durham, NC passed away on January 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Selma, NC on August 6, 1932, to Clarence and Lois Bailey. Clarence graduated from Selma High School in 1950 and completed his Bachelor of Science at Duke University in 1954. He received a medical...
Betty Page Layton
Jan 30, 2022
Mrs. Betty Layton passed away at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the age of 89. Betty was born on August 29, 1932 in Chapel Hill to the late Walter B. and Fannie M. Williams. She later married Allen L. Layton and they spent many years caring for their family...
Peggy A. Wynn
Jan 29, 2022
Peggy A. Wynn, 90, of Mebane passed away at Brookshire Nursing Home on Saturday, January 29, 2022 following a decline in health. Peggy was born on May 19, 1931 in Hurdle Mills. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Chalmers and Lora Neal Allison. She retired from Technical Precision Plastics in Mebane. She was a lifelong member of...
Janece Catherine Radabaugh
Jan 28, 2022
Janece C. Radabaugh, 86, died at home with her loving daughters at her side on January 28, 2022. Jan was born on October 10, 1935 in Pittsford, Michigan, to the late Claude and Elfrieda Julian and was one of five children. Jan went to Pittsford High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching and master’s degree in counseling...
Dortch Smith
Jan 27, 2022
Dortch Bass Smith was born on February 5, 1952 and passed on January 27, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence "Chief" Smith, her mother Annie Bass Downey, father Larry Bass, step-father Zack Downey, step-mother Gladys Bass and brother Ronald Bass. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Billy and Lisa Smith, step daughter Sandra Woods, grandsons...
Jack Wallace Neville
Jan 27, 2022
Mr. Jack Wallace Neville, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Neville family.
James Edwin Nichols
Jan 27, 2022
Jim (Jim Bob) passed away unexpectedly on Jan 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Duke University Hospital. He was born September 6, 1965 to the late Garland Jean Nichols. An Air Force brat, Jim traveled around the world with his parents, but home was always the family farm in Chapel Hill established by his maternal grandparents Clyde...
Samuel Thiron Hinson
Jan 25, 2022
Mr. Samuel Thiron Hinson of Hillsborough, NC passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was the son of C.G. Hinson and Myra Dodson Hinson, both deceased. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Josephine Hinson, three sons; Clay Hinson, Bent Hinson and John Hinson “Terri”, a special cousin Jo Ann Hoyler, two nieces; Myra Maness...
Ruth Ann Bankhead Schaefer
Jan 25, 2022
Ruth Ann Bankhead Schaefer of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends on January 24, 2022, at the age of 53 years old. Ruth is survived by her husband Philippe (Phil) Schaefer of Chapel Hill, NC; parents Royce and Sharon Bankhead of Franklin, TN;...
Elaine Norwood
Jan 24, 2022
Elaine Preece Norwood died on January 24th at her home in Chapel Hill, NC . She was an eternal optimist and led an active life her entire 81 years, especially the last 3, after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She was an avid gardener and took great pleasure in sharing flowers, vegetables and plants with her many friends....
