OBITUARIES
Anne Comer Morris
Sep 21, 2025
Anne Comer Morris, 71, of Fearrington Village passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was born in Pinehurst, NC, on December 30, 1953, to Dudley Comer and Emily Williams Comer, and lived in Rockingham, NC, all her life until moving to Fearrington in 2020. She was a graduate of Rockingham High School and Appalachian State University. Anne retired after...
Julia Walling DiPaulo
Sep 21, 2025
On September 21st, 2025 Julia Walling DiPaulo at the age of 60, went home to be with our Lord and Savior while receiving hospice care at Hock Pavillion in Durham, NC. Julie was a loving, dedicated, and thoughtful wife, mother, and Mimi. She was also a beloved member of her community, decorating cakes for the surrounding area for over a...
Linda Faye Coghill
Sep 20, 2025
Linda Faye Coghill (McFarland), born on October 12th, 1947 in Durham North Carolina, was sent to her eternal home on September 20th, 2025 after a long battle with Kidney Failure and several other health issues. She spent her life making a loving home that anyone was welcome at and worked for Orange County School System for 20+ years.
She was predeceased...
Giuseppe (Joe) Mannino
Sep 15, 2025
Giuseppe (Joe) Mannino, born on March 8, 1947, in Carini, Sicily, was sent to his eternal home on September 15, 2025, in Mebane, NC after a long battle with COPD and cancer. He was beloved by his partner for over 40 years Teresa Terry who was by his side when he was called to heaven.
Joe is survived by his four...
Mu Nor
Sep 13, 2025
Mu Nor, born on January 1, 1980, was called to eternal rest on September 13, 2025. A cherished presence in the lives of many who had the to know her, Mu leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and an unwavering spirit that inspired those around her.
The community will have the opportunity to pay their respects during the visitation on...
Thomas Cabell Todd Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
Thomas Cabell Todd, Jr. passed away on Saturday, September 13, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, due to complications from a stroke.
Tom was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on September 22, 1942, the eldest son of Dr. Thomas Cabel Todd, Sr., and Kathryn Scott Todd. He spent his childhood in Bristol, Tennessee, where his father served as the town’s obstetrician. After graduating...
Glenn Peter Hoppin
Sep 12, 2025
Glenn Peter Hoppin, age 63, of Mebane, NC, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on September 12, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on September 7, 1962 in Appleton, Wisconsin, Glenn was the beloved child of Peter Hoppin and Sandy McGilligan. He grew up in Wisconsin and Michigan, later joining the Navy where he diligently served his country for 6...
John David Petersen
Sep 11, 2025
John David Petersen, age 77, died September 11, 2025, at home in Chapel Hill, NC. Born November 21, 1947, John was the eldest child of John and Betsy Petersen. He grew up surrounded by family in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles and graduated from Franklin High School in 1965. He continued his studies at Cal State Los Angeles,...
Doris Finley
Sep 11, 2025
Doris Finley, 88, born to parents Leola White Walker and Edmond H. Walker. She went to meet her Johnny in Heaven on September 11, 2025. Doris is survived by her son, Ronnie Lee Sigmon and his wife, Julie Sigmon, her grandson, Ronnie Lee Sigmon Jr., and Sarah, great grandson Alex Jake Sigmon, great granddaughter, Peyton Sigmon, great granddaughter, Taylor Wood...
Caroline McKellar Brunson Ward
Sep 9, 2025
Caroline McKellar Brunson Ward died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in the DuBose Center at The Cedars in Chapel Hill, NC. She was born March 2, 1924, in Florence, SC. She is the daughter of the late Robert Cummings Brunson and Mary Wallace Brunson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ira Albert Ward; her sisters, Elizabeth...
J. Stanford Hutcheson
Sep 7, 2025
J. Stanford Hutcheson of Chapel Hill, known to all as Stan, passed away at home on September 6, 2025, at the age of 85, at the end of a long and active life. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Genet Fishel Hutcheson; two sons, Burke (Serena) and Neal (Karen); and five grandchildren who all called him "Papa"--Jenna,...
Jack Dennis Imperiale Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
Jack Dennis Imperiale Sr., born on April 10, 1949, in the United States, departed from this world on September 1, 2025. He was a man whose life was marked by integrity, kindness, and a deep sense of community. Jack will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A memorial service in honor of Jack's life will...
Carol Brooks Hatch
Sep 1, 2025
Carol Brooks Hatch, 77, of Mebane, NC, entered her heavenly home on September 1, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1947, to the late Herman Carol Brooks and Lillian Brooks.
Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose presence lit up every room. Known for her bubbly spirit, warm heart, and love of dancing, she especially enjoyed listening...
Linda Faye Herosian
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Linda Faye Herosian passed peacefully with friends and family at the Transitions Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC on Sept. 1, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 29 years, Alan G. Herosian of Cary, NC, her son Kyle R. Bryant, his wife Melanie and daughter Stori,...
Dorothy Hicks Riley
Aug 31, 2025
Dorothy Riley, 93, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. She was a native of Hillsborough, North Carolina and was a longtime member of the Eno Methodist Church where she served the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Coy and Sara Hicks; sister, Hazel Syma; brothers, Kenneth and Donald Hicks.
She is survived by her son Joe Riley (Donna),...
John Wayne Hudson
Aug 24, 2025
John Wayne Hudson, born May 11, 1946, departed this life on August 24, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
John had a natural talent for fixing things. He lived for most of his life in Elizabeth City, NC, where he had a long career with IBM repairing all kinds of computers and any...
Neil Donovan Barbour
Aug 23, 2025
Neil Donovan Barbour, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 23, 2025, at his home in Carrboro, N.C.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Walker’s Funeral Home, 11680 15-501 N, Chapel Hill, N.C. at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 18, 2025. The officiant will be Reverend Dr. Christine Nygren and burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery....
James "Jim" Lawrence Kincaide
Aug 22, 2025
James "Jim" Lawrence Kincaide (79) of Chapel Hill peacefully departed this life on August 22 after a long battle with cancer. James was born on January 25, 1946 to the late John Pico Kincaide and Yvette Jarreau Kincaide of New Orleans, LA and grew up in nearby Covington, LA. He attended Covington High School and later went to Southeastern Louisiana...
Marian Ritchie Johnson
Aug 18, 2025
Marian Ritchie Johnson, 98, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 18, 2025.
She grew up in Concord, NC, the older daughter of Chason and Bill Ritchie, in a home that she dearly loved. Marian attended public schools in Concord and graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC with a major in psychology and math....
Melvin Sylvester Hurston
Aug 16, 2025
Melvin Sylvester Hurston, age 72, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, transitioned peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 11, 1953, to the late Nathaniel Arthur Hurston and Suellen Gaut Hurston.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and later built a...
