Eric Craig Filcoff

Apr 17, 2026

With both sadness and peace, we announce the passing of Eric Craig Filcoff, a loyal and loving father, husband, brother, and son. Eric peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by love, on April 17, 2026. He fought courageously for two years, never losing his sense of humor and finding ways to keep riding bikes until the end.

Eric was born on...

Lesleigh L. Evans-Smith Cook

Apr 14, 2026

Lesleigh L. Cook (née Evans-Smith), 77, previously of Wirtz, Virginia and Loudoun County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, her birthday. Born on April 14, 1949, in Burlington, Vermont, Lesleigh lived a life filled with love for animals, faith, and family.

Lesleigh pursued her passion for horses by earning an associate’s degree in Equine Studies from Southern Seminary Junior...

Gordon Kenneth Davies

Apr 12, 2026

Gordon was born in New York City in 1938 to Kenneth John Davies and Christine Ann Andrian Davies. He died peacefully at Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 12, 2026 from complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Betsy Brinson, who was his life-partner for more than 50 years; his daughter Sarah Davies and her...

Levi Mikhail Mohammed

Apr 11, 2026

Levi Mikhail Mohammed was born on November 1st 2012, the year of the Water Dragon.He returned to the Universe on April 11th, 2026.He was enveloped in peace and comfort, spending his last days in a place he loved.Levi was perfect.Sarcastic, sassy, naughty and an absolute pest to those who were lucky enough to know him the best.

Levi was super smart,...

Lisette Diaz

Apr 9, 2026

Lisette Eugenia Díaz Montero passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted husband, Carlos. 

A dedicated wife and family matriarch, Lisette was also a gifted artist and gracious friend. Known affectionately as Mimi, she was a radiant light to everyone around her, bringing warmth, humor, and an enchantment with life that spread incredible joy.

Born under...

Christine Pechner

Apr 5, 2026

Christine Price Pechner of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2026 at the age of 64, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 16, 1961, in Huntington, New York, Christine was the beloved daughter of Ronald E. Price and Winifred C. Price, both deceased. Christine was the second child born to Ron and Win, with four brothers....

Elizabeth Jean Marshall

Apr 5, 2026

Elizabeth “Libby” Jean Marshall, born December 30, 1987, passed away on Easter in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Libby brought warmth, intelligence, laughter and joy to every chapter of her life. 

She excelled academically, graduating cum laude from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with degrees in Psychology and Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Following graduation, she began...

Ellen Sue Whitaker

Apr 4, 2026

Ellen Sue Whitaker, age 68, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on April 4, 2026.

She was born on June 16, 1957 in Beaumont, Texas to Phyllis Gloria Sowden and James Lee Whitaker. Ellen also spent her childhood and adolescence in California, North Carolina, and Virginia.

She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Gloria Perrel; her brother, James Sowden Whitaker; her sister,...

Eileen Ann Dowling

Apr 2, 2026

Eileen Dowling passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC.

Eileen, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and faithful servant of her church and community, was born in 1934 in Glendale, Queens, New York. She was the only child of John and Helen Grange and grew up in a proud Irish/German family that had a tradition of...

Chikuko Nakayoshi

2026

Chikuko Nakayoshi passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on 1 April 2026.

Born in Japan, Chikuko emigrated to the United States in 1972 where she married and raised two children. She enjoyed gardening and had a particular fondness for peonies and lilies; her garden was her pride and joy. Late in life, she discovered a love for puzzles and...