Jason Neil Rudolph
May 21, 2026
Jason Neil Rudolph, 49, of Durham, North Carolina, died on May 21, 2026, after a courageous battle against cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).
Jason was born on February 4, 1977 to James (Jim) and Sarah (Sally) Rudolph in Norfolk, Virginia. His maternal grandparents were Leland and Annette Holmes; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Helen Rudolph.
Jason earned a computer science degree at the...
Dwight Hiram McAlister
May 16, 2026
Dwight Hiram McAlister of Chapel Hill, NC went home to his Savior on May 16, 2026, one day shy of his 81st birthday. Throughout his life, Dwight never knew a stranger and always had a kind word. He helped more people than we can count, in ways both big and small.
Dwight was born in Lincoln County, NC in 1945...
John Howard Moore
May 15, 2026
Forever in our hearts. Forever in his grace.
When John was a child he saw a rocket launch. Despite people claiming he did not have the "aptitude" to become an engineer, he aimed for the stars and landed his dream job at NASA working as a rocket scientist engineer on the cutting edge of space chuttle technology.
John was a motivator and...
Jeanne Thompson Holmes
May 9, 2026
Jeanne Thompson Holmes, a dedicated medical technologist and remarkable endurance athlete, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 , in Durham, North Carolina. Born Dorris Jeanne Thompson on January 1, 1954, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Jeanne lived a life marked by quiet determination, humility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.
Jeanne’s career choice was deeply rooted in her altruistic...
Kenneth "Ken" Crawford Traynham
May 7, 2026
Kenneth Crawford Traynham, known to those who loved him as Ken, or Kenny in his youth, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Duke Family Pavillion after a period of declining health.
Ken was born on October 12, 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina. From an early age, he showed a sharp mind and a quiet determination that would define his life....
Lori Ann Sparrow
May 6, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lori Sparrow, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, on May 6, 2026. Her loss leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Lori was born in Covington, Kentucky in 1958 to Jeanne and Donald Schulte. In 1964, her family moved to Chapel Hill,...
John Bernard Swanekamp
Apr 29, 2026
John Bernard Swanekamp, 97, of Chapel Hill, NC, and formerly of Sunset Beach, NC, and Allentown, NJ, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026.
Bernie was born in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 1928 to Frederick Swanekamp and Edith Mainhart Swanekamp. He grew up in Cranford, NJ, and met his wife, Patricia Johnson, at Cranford High School, where they graduated...
Catherine McLeod Reynolds
Apr 22, 2026
Catherine “Cathy” McLeod Reynolds passed away peacefully in her home after a long and tenacious fight with a variety of health issues. Born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Dr. Robert and Cornelia “Dutch” McLeod, she attended Centre College and graduated from the University of Kentucky (with a second degree in math to come later from Mary Washington...
Timothy Vincent Murray
Apr 20, 2026
Timothy Vincent Murray passed away on April 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born in Washington, DC on November 02, 1954 and was raised in University Park, MD.
He is survived by his siblings Molly Murray, Daniel Murray (wife Mary Murray, children Keenan, Liam, and Maggie), Patrick Murray (wife Sarah Murray, children Kate and...
Kelly George Weems, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Kelly George Weems, Jr, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on April 19, 2026. Kelly was born on May 13, 1939, in Biloxi, MS to Ella Mae and Kelly George, Sr. He grew up in Biloxi and attended Ole Miss, after which he enrolled in the Army and served as an officer for 20 years, retiring as a...