Obituaries
Franklin Hadley Cocks
Jul 24, 2024
Franklin Hadley Cocks, age 82, passed away at his home on July 24, 2024. Dr. Cocks was a highly regarded professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for nearly 50 years at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering. Dr. Cocks was born in Staten Island in 1941 and raised in Orono, Maine, along with his beloved half brother, Robert Hyslop....
Anna Louise Reynolds
Jul 22, 2024
Anna Louise Reynolds passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at her home in Fearrington Village.
A champion of the underserved and a pioneer for women’s rights, Anna Louise was born on February 19, 1933, in Indianapolis, IN. She was the eldest child of Wellington Wormouth Reynolds and Janice (Lillycrop) Thomas. She is preceded in death by her parents and her...
Ella Rose Johanna Fox
Jul 22, 2024
Ella Rose Johanna Fox, 3 months old, passed away at Duke University Hospital on July 22nd, 2024. She was born on April 1st, 2024, to Jinea and Daniel Fox in Rochester, NY.
In the short time Ella had on Earth, she had a lasting impact on all of those that had the privilege of meeting her. Ella loved spending time with...
Albert "Christian" Elser III
Jul 22, 2024
Albert “Christian” Elser III, 53, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 20th, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, after a long battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. He was born June 2nd, 1971, in Illinois to Albert Christian Elser II and Kimberley Ann (Marriner) Elser.
Christian was kind, intelligent, and a wonderful teacher and artist. He was also...
Jeanne Marie Doucette Wilbur
Jul 20, 2024
Jeanne (Marie Doucette) Wilbur, age 98, died peacefully at her Durham home with loving family at her bedside, on July 20, 2024, following a long illness.
Jeanne was born August 9, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Claude Laurence Doucette and Rosalba Bourdeau Doucette. She was the third of nine children. Jeanne enjoyed a very active childhood amidst the backdrop of...
Scott Christopher Schuett
Jul 19, 2024
From November 14, 1947, to July 19, 2024, Scott Christopher Schuett enriched the lives of all who encountered his amazing Life Force. Born in Detroit, his family moved to Charlotte while he was a teenager. After high school, Scott attended UNC-CH obtaining a degree in Economics. His interest in photography led him to work at Camera & Photo Shoppe on...
Patricia Gail West Moore
Jul 19, 2024
Patricia Gail West Moore, beloved Daughter, Mom, Grandmom, and friend, passed away peacefully at 85 years on July 19, 2024, surrounded by family in her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after a short but valiant battle with cancer.
Gail was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on May 21, 1939, to Gladys Thelma Webb West and John Cooper West.
When her dad Cooper...
Raymond "Trey" Theodore Bohn III
Jul 15, 2024
Raymond Theodore Bohn, III “Trey” February 16th 1951- July 15th, 2024
Trey passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on July 15, 2024.
In the days leading up to his death he was surrounded by his entire family until his last breath. They held him close and lifted him in prayer. He was 73 years old.
Trey was the most loving son, husband,...
Benjamin Robert Kittner
Jul 14, 2024
Benjamin Robert Kittner, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Ben was a genuinely kind and caring person known for his friendly demeanor, generosity, and big smile. He especially reveled in spending time with friends and family, particularly his children, Noah and Kaylie, who were the light of his life. Ben was a Weldon, North Carolina native and lived in...
Nancy Dougherty
Jul 14, 2024
Nancy Roach Dougherty passed from this world on July 14, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born in Watts Hospital in Durham, NC in 1949 to the late Charles Alexander and Mary Martin Sherrill Roach of Durham. Nancy attended Durham High School where she was head cheerleader. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where...
Anne Therese Timlin
Jul 13, 2024
Anne Therese Timlin, 98, of Durham, NC, and Naples, FL, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 with her daughters Katy and Susan at her side. Anne was born on March 11, 1926 to Philip and Anne Deery O’Connor in Warren, Ohio
Anne is survived by: her daughters Margaret (Michael) Majsak of Livonia, MI, Molly (Jerry) Tritt of Cherry Hill, NJ, Katy (Chris)...
Sarah Claire Fisher
Jul 11, 2024
Sarah Claire Fisher, 11, passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024. She died suddenly after dealing with an unknown illness for the last several months. Sarah was born in Raleigh to Jonathan and Laura Fisher on September 23, 2012. She recently completed 5th grade at Holly Springs Elementary School where she loved being with her friends, teachers, administrators and particularly...
Zenaida Bernardo Juntilla
Jul 11, 2024
Zenaida (Zeny) Bernardo Juntilla, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Born in Pulilan, Bulacan, Philippines, Zeny was a beacon of warmth and compassion. She dedicated her life to her family, always putting their needs...
David Duane Bottjen
Jul 9, 2024
David Duane Bottjen, age 66, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2024. He was born August 5, 1957, to Reverend Duane Bottjen and the late Bertha Bottjen.
David grew up in Wisconsin and was the fourth of six children. He received a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from DeVry Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. He had a successful career with AT&T/Lucent...
William Buford Jones
Jul 7, 2024
DURHAM – William Buford Jones, 91, of Durham, N.C. passed away at Hillcrest Convalescent Center, July 7, 2024, after a long illness.
He was born on September 3, 1932, in Pine Grove, Kentucky to Clara Lakes Jones and George Jones. After his early years in Pine Grove, Kentucky, the family moved to Richmond, Indiana where Buford graduated from Richmond High School...
Nicholas Anthony Gonzaba
Jul 5, 2024
Nicholas Gonzaba, aged 32, passed away on July 5, 2024. He is survived by his father, his loving mother Theresa Zimnoch, and his adoring sister Lindsay Zimnoch. He is preceded in passing by his grandparents Gabriel and Barbara Zimnoch.
Nick was raised in Great Falls, Virginia, with his mother, sister, and grandparents. From the moment you laid eyes on Nick, it...
Dr. Kenneth G. Reeb
Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Kenneth George Reeb, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on July 2, 2024 at Carol Woods Retirement Community, at the age of 89. Ken once shared his early history to one of his grandsons, explaining in his own words, “Grandpa was born in a northern suburb of Chicago when it was still farmland, known today as...
David Glen Perdue
Jun 25, 2024
David Glen Perdue passed away on June 25, 2024 in Windsor, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Clark and Freddie Lee Perdue. He is survived by his sister, Sheila (Tim) Eldred of Chapel Hill, NC; his niece, Sarah (Chris) Riddle; and three grand-nephews, August, Miles and Ethan of Durham, NC.
David worked in construction, but his true passion...
Fern Newman Donohue
Jun 21, 2024
Fern Newman Donohue died in Durham, North Carolina on June 21st, after an unexpected illness, shortly after joyously celebrating her 90th birthday with her three daughters and families. She survived her husband of 68 years, Terry Donohue, by a little over one year, and while grieving his loss, she still embraced life and gave so generously of herself to her...
Carolyn Bennett Sturgess
Jun 20, 2024
Carolyn Bennett Sturgess, of Chapel Hill, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at the age of 86. Born on March 21, 1938, to Harvey and Louise Bennett in Durham, North Carolina, Carolyn was a cherished figure in her community and among her loved ones. She was known for her outgoing and friendly nature, a passion for...
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