Pacita Venturina

Jul 21, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Pacita Venturina, 88 years old. She peacefully joined our Creator on July 21 surrounded with her family at home in Durham, NC.

Born on May 7, 1938 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines to Pascual Aguilar and Honoria Blas. Nanay Pacing is a dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother....

Steven Pope Ramsey

Jul 19, 2026

Steven Pope Ramsey, 74, lost his battle with cancer on July 19, 2026, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health in Pittsboro. Steve was born in Burgaw, NC, on August 25, 1951, to Herbert and Mary Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cindy Horrell Ramsey, daughter Joy Ramsey Stutts and husband...

Maria Darlington

Jul 14, 2026

Maria Stockton Bullitt Darlington (Nov.6, 1932-Jul.14, 2026) took her last, gentle breath, in her home, with family by her side. She was 93.

Maria was born in Philadelphia, PA. To Jean Christian Bullitt and William Marshall Darlington, the youngest of six. She grew up on a dairy farm in West Chester, PA. where she discovered a love of horseback riding. Her...

Theresa Mary Grywalski

Jul 12, 2026

Theresa Mary Catherine Grywalski of Cedar Grove passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12. She was 78.

Theresa was born in Detroit, Michigan, where she lived until embarking for Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she earned a master's degree in education. She devoted her personal and professional energy over a long career...

Martha Hankin LeFebvre

Jul 11, 2026

Martha Hankin LeFebvre passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026, leaving the world an infinitely better place because of her time here.

Martha Riggs Hankin was born on November 12, 1951 in Lower Manhattan to Robert (“Bob”) Marvin Hankin and Elisabeth (“Betsy”) Riggs Hankin. Martha was the middle child of three with her brother, David, two years her senior...

Linda Louise Alton

Jul 8, 2026



Linda Louise Jackson Alton passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 8, 2026.



The daughter of Howard and Dorothy Jackson, Linda was born on June 2, 1947. Her younger brother “Butch” would follow her four years later. A spirited and curious young lady, she studied and performed in dance and played saxophone. She grew into...

Devon Kenneth Mills

Jul 8, 2026

Devon Kenneth Mills, 59, of Mebane, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 11, 1967, to Kenneth and Marcia Mills, Devon was known from an early age for his strong work ethic, quick wit, and caring nature. He will be remembered for his kind heart, infectious sense of humor, unwavering dedication...

Sharon Kay Nelson

Jul 7, 2026

Sharon Kay Nelson, age 85, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on July 7, 2026, with family by her side.

Born on February 24, 1941, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Sharon was the daughter of the late Eben Frank and Jocelyn Thom. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Masche and Lindy Lucas. She is survived by her brother, Sid Guse.

She...

Brandon Krause McLaughlin

Jul 6, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Brandon K. McLaughlin, age 28.

Though his time with us was far too short, the love he gave and the lives he touched will remain with us forever.

Born in Tampa, Florida, on October 28, 1997, Brandon spent much of his childhood alongside his sisters and single mother as her Army career took them...

Timothy Joe Wade

Jul 4, 2026

Timothy Joe Wade, born on August 5, 1967 in New Orleans at the hospital where his father had just started his internship to become a doctor. Timothy died peacefully on July 4, 2026 at home in Chapel Hill, NC with his wife of 28 years, Irene Doherty, and two daughters present, Hadley Wade (age 24) and Claudia Wade (age 22)....