OBITUARIES
Jean Johnson Smith
Jan 30, 2021
Jean Johnson Smith, 73, of Hillsborough, passed away Saturday January 30, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Jean was born at Duke University Hospital on September, 3, 1947. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Martin Daniel “Red” Johnson and Thelma Cox Johnson, of Hillsborough. Jean worked for the Durham Police Department, as well as several electronics corporations...
Edgar E. Robertson
Jan 30, 2021
Mr. Edgar “Ed” Robertson, 79 of Durham, NC died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Ed was born June 21, 1941 in Jenners, PA one of 10 children, and the youngest son, of the late Harry W., Sr. and Lavinia C. (Farling) Robertson Ed resided in Durham, NC for the past 26 years after previously living in Stuart, FL...
Richard Lee King
Jan 30, 2021
Richard Lee King Sr. 88, of Mebane passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 30, 2021, at his residence. A native of Mebane, he was the son of Albert Lee “Skeets” King and Merle Clayton King, both deceased. Richard graduated from Mebane High School, class of 1950, where he starred in sports, was Class President and a popular student. He retired...
Eugene C. Drogos (Gene)
Jan 29, 2021
Eugene C. Drogos (Gene) passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2021 at UNC hospitals, after a lengthy illness. Gene enlisted twice in the United States Navy first in 1942, where he attended Radio (RCK) School in New York City. He received his first orders to the Naval Air Station in Weeksville NC, near Elizabeth City in the LTA Squadron...
Michael Tate Yopp
Jan 28, 2021
Michael Tate Yopp November 27, 1941 – January 28, 2021 Mike was born in Rutherfordton, N.C., the second of six children to Nell Tate and William Harriss Yopp, Sr. After graduating from Hendersonville High School where he competed in football, basketball, and track, he attended St. Petersburg Junior College and then enrolled at the University of North Carolina. In...
Paul Pao-Shih Wang
Jan 27, 2021
Paul Wang, a professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering at Duke University and an early pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence, passed away on January 27, 2021. Wang served on the Duke faculty for nearly four decades. A native of Fujian Province, China and Taiwan, he earned his BS in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University and...
William Christopher Massengale
Jan 27, 2021
William “Will” Christopher Massengale of Chapel Hill passed away on January 27, 2021. He was 25 years old. William was born on December 28,1995 in Spokane, Washington. He was a North Carolina resident and attended college in Virginia and Minnesota. William was an avid social media creator, with a passion and an opinion of film and music. William was...
Stephen Barnes &Quot;Buck&Quot; Allen
Jan 27, 2021
Mr. Stephen Barnes Allen, 66 of Durham, NC passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Born in Richlands, NC and the son of the late Walter Dixon Allen and the late Dorothy Dixon Allen, Mr. Allen spent most of his life in Durham, NC after moving there with his family in August of 1963. He was...
James Durham Johnson
Jan 27, 2021
James Durham Johnson, son of Archie Carnese Johnson and Annie Cordelia Durham Johnson passed away January 27th, 2021 from his battle with cancer. James, whose biblical name means “Supplanter,” (unwavering follower of Jesus) followed Christ with all his might, but was also a strong leader of faith for his family and children. Jim was a skilled upholsterer who accomplished...
William Endres, Jr.
Jan 24, 2021
“Will” William S Endres Jr, age 75, of Hillsborough , NC, formerly from Charleston, WV, died on January 24, 2021 from complications of injuries after an accident. Will was born 7/28/1945 in Savannah Georgia, and was raised in Charleston, WV. He was a renowned herbalist, wildcrafted and outdoor educator. Will was a remarkably gifted mentor and teacher, and changed...
Clyde Harvey Turner
Jan 24, 2021
Clyde Harvey Turner Clyde Turner, Age 77, of Prospect Hill passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. Clyde was born on October 2, 1943 to Mr. Arch Turner and Inez Barnwell Turner both deceased and was the husband to Joyce Turner who survived. He was a retired Correctional Officer and of the Baptist...
Marion Barbee Merritt
Jan 22, 2021
Carrboro - Marion Barbee Merritt, 73, passed away January 22, 2021. Marion was born on May 27, 1947 in Durham, NC the eldest son of the late MB and Margaret Barbee Merritt. He graduated from Chapel Hill High School, where he was a member of the Wildcat football team that played for the state championship. He proudly served his...
Gary Dean Jackson
Jan 22, 2021
Mr. Gary Dean Jackson, 65, died January 22, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Mr. Jackson is survived by his children, Brandon David Jackson, Rachel Blaire Jackson, Kendall Elizabeth Jackson, and William James Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Crabtree Jackson this past August. A full obituary is forthcoming, Mr. Jackson will be laid...
Dale Wilkinson
Jan 20, 2021
Maris Dale Wilkinson was born in Hillsborough NC on October 16th 1945. The son of Charles Cox Wilkinson and Lydia Browning Wilkinson. He was retired from Morgan Motors in Durham NC. He most recently worked at E.C. Long as a mechanic. He has been enjoying his retirement by spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching NASCAR...
Mildred Louise Patton
Jan 19, 2021
Mildred Louise Chamberlain Patton, 91, of Mebane, passed away at Compass Healthcare of Hawfields on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harold Eugene Patton, and the daughter of Walter Chamberlain and Lena Infinger Chamberlain, both deceased. She was employed as a Secretary at Dixie Yarns and was a member of Mebane United Methodist Church....
James Earl Fritz
Jan 18, 2021
James Earl Fritz, 43, of Mebane, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 10:45am. He was the husband of Sarah Fritz who survives and the son of Mr. Gary Davis Fritz and Mrs. Janet Lynn Baker Fritz, both deceased. Other than his wife Sarah, James is survived by two children, Caitlyn and...
Patricia Mary Mccarthy
Jan 17, 2021
Patricia Mary McCarthy, 76, who was known to her many friends and colleagues as Pat, died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. As she wished, she died peacefully in her home in Chapel Hill. Pat had a wry sense of humor, which made her a hit at parties and work. She loved to travel, and her first love was Italy....
Jane Huffman
Jan 15, 2021
Jane Adaire Huffman (68), beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed from this life on January 15, 2021. Jane was a native of Drexel N.C. and attended school there, where she was a proud member of the marching band. As an adult, she worked over 30 years as a state employee at Broughton Hospital. For most of her life, Jane...
Parker Kevin Dubois
Jan 15, 2021
Parker Kevin DuBois July 27, 1998 - January 15, 2021 Beloved son of Wayne and Camille Loving brother to Evan and Lena Cherished grandson of Cathy Dunn, Kevin O’Hara and Tom and Jane DuBois and great grandson to Willowdean Jensen. Dearest nephew to Ali and Steven Slaven and Amy DuBois Lynch Cousin to Brandon, Cooper and Ryan Parker will...
Mills Benjamin Piland
Jan 14, 2021
Mills Benjamin “Ben” Piland, 92, of Mebane, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Mr. Piland was born on December 14, 1928 to Mr. Hollis Benjamin Piland and Nellie Jones Piland, both deceased and he was the husband of the late Malinda Ratliff Piland. Mr. Piland was involved in Auto Mechanics and was a...
