OBITUARIES
James Lesley Andrews
Jul 21, 2020
Mr. James Andrews died at his home in Chapel Hill on July 21, 2020. He is survived by his children, Jon Benjamin Andrews of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Natalie Saitta of Chapel Hill, NC. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary is forthcoming. The Andrews family is under the care of Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.
Tony Lee Zinn
Jul 20, 2020
Tony Lee Zinn, 95, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, due to complications from Covid-19. It wasn’t the way his family would have chosen but it happened quickly and without much pain. We are grateful for the long joyful life he shared with us. Tony grew up on a farm outside of Philippi, West Virginia. He graduated from...
Vernon Earl Ray
Jul 20, 2020
Mr. Vernon Earl Ray, age 72, passed away at the VA Medical Center in Durham on Monday, July 20, 2020. Memorial services will be at the Union Grove UMC Church Cemetery on Friday, July, 24, 2020 at 11:00AM. A complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is assisting the Ray family.
Robert William Broad
Jul 16, 2020
Robert W. Broad (Bob), 84, of Chapel Hill passed away on July 16th, 2020. Once the world has moved beyond our current environment, the family will plan a celebration of Bob’s life at a time and location that will allow for a gathering of friends and family. Bob was born in Syracuse, NY to Robert H. and Muriel (Lazonby)...
Nancy Mckee
Jul 16, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Brown McKee died shortly after midnight July 16th at her home, a true native of Hillsborough, she was born at her parents home in the 400 block of N. Churton St. on August 7th 1926. A 1942 graduate of Hillsboro High School and a 1946 graduate of Duke University she retired in 1986 after 30+ years as...
Jimmy Lee Lambert, Jr.
Jul 12, 2020
Jimmy Lee Lambert, Jr. 43, of Cedar Grove went to his heavenly home on July 12th after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jimmy was born August 8,1976 and was a resident of Alexander County until he moved to Orange County. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew and friend. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman. He loved...
Margaret Carden Miller
Jul 12, 2020
On Sunday, July 12 Marie Miller passed away and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:00AM at Little River Church Cemetery with Pastor Chuck Link officiating. The family requests all Covid-19 protocols and guidelines apply at the service. Marie was born in...
Frank Joseph Gomba
Jul 11, 2020
Frank J. Gomba quietly departed this life at his residence in Hillsborough NC on 7/11/20. A virtual memorial is scheduled for 8/8/20 at 1:00 pm. All friends are welcome to attend and celebrate Frank’s life. To receive a zoom funeral invitation link please email Katie Fields at kkingston@kingstontraining.com Frank was born on December 19, 1930 in Perth Amboy NJ....
Joan Griffin Adcock
Jul 11, 2020
Joan Griffin Adcock, 75, of Mebane, went to her eternal home Saturday morning at UNC Hospitals, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 17, 1945, to the late Jasper and Ora Lea Turnage Griffin in Nash County, NC. The family moved to Butner as Joan was starting elementary school and lived there until she married her late husband,...
Brian Monroe Mayse
Jul 8, 2020
Brian Monroe Mayse, 45 of Chapel Hill, died on July 8, 2020. Brian was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Kathleen Mayse. He is survived by his Aunt, Shirley Spalding; Brothers, Bernard Wayne Mayse (Teresa) and Warren Pittman (Cindy Spivey); Fiance’, Crystal Herndon; Daughter, Lillie Mayse; Son, Brian M. Mayse, Jr.; Stepson, Christian Herndon; Nieces and Nephews, Anthony Pittman,...
Robert George Dunn
Jul 8, 2020
Mr. Robert George Dunn, 85, husband of the late Nancy Connelly Dunn, died Wednesday morning at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro. Bob is survived by his son, David Dunn, II, and his wife, Danisha, of Pembroke Pines, FL; and his grandchildren, John Robert Dunn and Allison Dunn. In addition to his wife, Bob was...
Ben Eugene Kenion
Jul 7, 2020
Mr. Ben Eugene Kenion, age 84, passed away of Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is assisting the Kenion family.
Harry Bentley Towe
Jul 6, 2020
Harry Bentley Towe passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Helen Jordan Towe by first marriage and Elizabeth Brewer Delery by second marriage. Father of Lynne Towe Hobbs(Bill) and Margaret Towe Kirtland(Craig). Stepfather to Janet E Delery and Stuart F. Delery(Richard). Grandfather of Ashley Hobbs Melville, Erica Hobbs Addison,...
Karen Ann Desombre
Jul 5, 2020
Karen Ann DeSombre, 72, passed away in her home in Hillsborough, NC on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Earl "Buddy"Schommer, Jr. of Newcastle, Delaware; her two sons and daughter's-in-law,Wayne and Amy Pennachi of Hillsborough and Matthew and Miranda Pennachi of Durham and four grandchildren Laura, Lucas, Max and Victor. She was predeceased by her...
Clara Loraine Freel
Jul 3, 2020
Clara R. Freel Canton, NC Clara Freel, age 92 passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Mebane, NC after a period of declining health. She was a resident of Haywood County, NC for fifty-nine years before moving to Alamance County to be near her family in Chapel Hill and Graham, NC. She was born...
Margaret Booker Manring
Jul 2, 2020
Margaret Manring (born Booker), Peggy to her family and many friends, died on July 2, 2020 at the age of 82 at her home in Hillsborough, NC. She was born in Greensboro, NC on April 16, 1938. A dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, Peggy is lovingly remembered by her husband Andres Manring, former husband Jake Phelps, her sons York...
Lauralee Ann Wright
Jul 1, 2020
Lolly Wright of Mebane, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior a little before 10 in the morning of 1 July 2020. Many family members were gathered and praying as she crossed the river of death to be greeted by her Savior. She is survived by a husband of 46 years, 5 children all in their 30s,...
Debra Lynn Penland
Jul 1, 2020
Mrs. Debra Lynn Penland, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home. She was born November 24th, 1953 in Durham, NC, to Lou Gentry and Robert Rhew. She was raised by Ruby Minor of Hillsborough. She retired from Durham Regional as a Registered Nurse in the newborn nursery. She is survived by her husband of...
Mark Alan Moffet
Jun 30, 2020
Mark Alan Moffet died after a short illness at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC on June 30, 2020. He was 56. Mark was born on July 11, 1963 in St. Petersburg, FL to his parents, Donald and Sally Moffet. He graduated with high honors from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology in 1985. During his...
