Jeffrey Joseph Conway
Mar 2, 2026
Jeffrey Joseph Conway passed away on March 2, 2026 at the age of 70.
Jeff was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose steady strength and quiet loyalty defined his life. He met Robin in 1981, and what began as friendship became a love story spanning more than four decades. They were married in 1987 and built a life grounded...
Frances Helms Lowder
Mar 1, 2026
Frances Helms Lowder, lovingly known as Loretta, was born on January 12, 1940, in Albemarle, North Carolina. She blessed this world with her kindness and warmth for 86 years until her peaceful passing on March 1, 2026, in Hillsborough, surrounded by loved ones.
Loretta was a woman of deep faith and devotion, always putting the needs of others above her own....
Jenny Bennett
Feb 28, 2026
Whether she was at work in her veterinary hospital or spending time with friends and family, Jenny Bennett could always command the room. She made her presence felt with her bright smile, joyous laugh, and quick (and sometimes risqué) wit. Her clients loved her not only for her compassion and commitment to good medicine, but also for her quirky outfits...
Stephanie Austin Raper Saleeby
Feb 28, 2026
Stephanie Austin Raper Saleeby, 38, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on February 28, 2026.
Born on September 14, 1987, in Wilson, NC, she was the daughter of Steve and Toni Raper. Stephanie valued the guidance and influence of her older brother, Eric, throughout her life, fostering a relationship marked by mutual respect. Stephanie and Eric share a close bond filled with...
Cecelia Hall Murray
Feb 28, 2026
Cecelia Hall Murray passed away on February 28, 2026 in Durham, NC after a long battle with cancer. Cecelia was born on October 6, 1955 in Takoma Park, MD and raised in Hyattsville, MD.
A life-long music lover, Cecelia worked for BMG, a major record label. She enjoyed going to concerts and had an enviable record collection. She was a talented...
James Royal Griffin Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
James Royal Griffin Sr., age 92, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in North Carolina. Born on October 18, 1933, in Harlem, New York, he grew up in Peekskill and eventually started a family with his first wife, Jane. James built a loving home for his family in Clinton Corners, NY, where they embraced the beauty of country living.
James...
Curtis Perry McLaughlin
Feb 27, 2026
Curtis (Curt) Perry McLaughlin passed away on February 27, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was 94 years old.
Curt was born John Fade on January 27, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York and was adopted by Wilmer and Ida Bryson McLaughlin of Ridgewood, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Helen McLaughlin Stiefel, and his wife of...
Stanley Woods Williams
Feb 25, 2026
Stan was born to Ronald Williams and Dorothy Woods on July 25, 1960 in Wake Forest NC.
Stan is survived by his wife Mollie Williams of Durham, NC, his son Shawn Miller, and granddaughter Tomara Miller, all of whom he held close to his heart.
Stan leaves behind his siblings Jacqueline and James Williams, five step children and a host of relatives...
Margaret Caryl Pennington
Feb 20, 2026
Margaret Pennington, Durham artist and madwoman, passed away peacefully on February 20th 2026 at the age of 68. She was known for her intelligence, kindness, sense of humor, and disrespect for the laws of man and nature. She spent her life creating art and has enriched the lives of many with her work. She was a valued and beloved member...
Michael Veselica
Feb 18, 2026
Michael Veselica – October 19,1950 - February 18, 2026
A modern Renaissance man, his loves were many: All things Science, wonderful art & architecture, fast cars, golf, fine whiskey, bluegrass and all kinds of music, especially playing with other musicians. Most of all, he loved to travel the world with his wife of 41 years, Jan Hoffman. He had an uncanny...