Judith (Judy) Churchman Messinger, 91, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 6th, 2025.
Judy was born on August 14th, 1934 in the village of Ottawa Hills near Toledo, Ohio. After attending elementary and high school in Ottawa Hills, she graduated from Centenary Junior College in Hackettstown, NJ and moved to Coral Gables,...
Guy Merriman Page, Jr., 79, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 15, 1946, in St. Albans, West Virginia, Guy spent his childhood in Pennsylvania before attending West Virginia University, remaining a proud Mountaineer for life. After college, he moved to North Carolina to...
Donna Lehman Howell, born on October 20, 1944, departed this life on October 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion.
Donna dedicated many years of her professional life to the field of laboratory technology, beginning her career at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. She later worked at Charity Hospital in New Orleans for over 20 years....
Godfrey Abel Woods was born and died on Thursday October 2, 2025, at Duke University Medical Hospital in Durham NC. He is survived by his parents, Garret and Kristy Woods, and his brothers, George Archer and Grant Isaac.
While his time on earth was short, it was spent held in love by his parents, baptized in the Holy Spirit by their...
Jo Anne Mooney (née Misner), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, editor, artist, and lifelong lover of the written word, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2025 at the age of 97.
Born on January 5th, 1928, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to George and Winifred Misner, Jo grew up along with Jean, Patricia, and Nancy as the second youngest of four spirited...
Donald Bernard Sellers, affectionately known as Donnie, was a beacon of resilience and warmth whose life journey touched the hearts of many. Born on November 24, 1953, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, he was the son of Margie and Percy Sellers. Donald's early years were spent helping his father with the pulpwood business, where he developed a tenacity and work ethic...
James "Reid" Morrison, Jr., 78, most recently a resident of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away on September 28, 2025. A native North Carolinian, who also spent time in his youth in Daytona Beach, FL., Reid graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971, where his lifelong passion for Tar Heel sports was born. He dedicated his 35-year career...
Steven Jay Coil (Steve), beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, was a guiding light to many throughout his life. His passing has left a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He died at home in Burlington, North Carolina, on September 25, 2025, from lymphoma.
Steve was known for his compassion, kindness, and humor. He had a...
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Diane Bonner Jones, known lovingly as Mom to her son and Mimi to her grandchildren. Diane passed away peacefully after a courageous, nearly year-long battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
She is survived by her husband, John Jones, her son John “Jay” Jones and his wife Megan Jones,...
Robert “John” Lanclos, 62, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 25th at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with stage 4 melanoma brain metastasis, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lena Lanclos, and his brother, Philip. He is survived by his devoted wife of...