Lorraine Marie Angelotti
Mar 25, 2026
Lorraine Marie Angelotti, a cherished mother, devoted wife, Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina. Born on February 10, 1931, in Hebron, North Dakota, Lorraine’s life was defined by her tenacious spirit, warm hospitality, and a wit that brightened every room she entered.
Raised on a farm as one...
Walter Leland Cerese
Mar 22, 2026
A multi-talented and irreverent man, Walter Cerese could charm you one minute and shock you the next. He had little interest in societal norms, preferring instead to do things his own way. Planting trees, shrubs, bulbs, and flowers grounded him and gave him a sense of peace and joy. The plants seemed to respond in kind—his gardens grew and flourished,...
James Charles Jenkins
Mar 20, 2026
James (Jim) Charles Jenkins, 72 years old, of Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday, the first day of Spring, March 20, 2026, at home. Born in Bath, New York, on September 5, 1953, then growing up in Hammondsport, New York. He was the son of James A Jenkins and Carol G. Jenkins, .A celebration of life...
Claire Ellen Sulewski
Mar 19, 2026
Claire is a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter, and aunt. Her generosity knew no bounds, always seeking to bring joy and happiness to those around her. She was fiercely protective of her family and friends, always willing to go to bat for those she loved with no bounds. Her love language was gift giving: every gift she gave was carefully...
Lori Davis Ivins
Mar 15, 2026
Lori Davis Ivins, of Timberlake NC, passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2026 in the care of her loving family.
Lori was born on August 7th, 1964 in Durham, NC. She was the youngest child to Stanley & Joyce Davis.
Lori is survived by her loving husband, Donald “Bubby” Ivins, children, Phillip & Jacob, beautiful grandchildren, Hadleigh and Hayden, and brother, Mike...
Deborah LaStar Williams
Mar 13, 2026
Deborah LaStar Williams
March 13, 2026
Deborah LaStar Williams, age 37, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was a woman of deep faith whose life reflected her love for God, her church, and the people she held dear.
Deborah was born in Miami, Florida to mother Mamie Helen Hilliard Williams and father Calvin Williams. After her father passed, Deborah was raised by...
Steven Richard Durland
Mar 11, 2026
Steve Durland—writer, visual artist, editor, nonprofit leader, and devoted partner to artist and cultural organizer Linda Frye Burnham, passed away on March 11th, with Linda by his side.Through his work as a writer, artist, and editor, he helped document and champion experimental performance and interdisciplinary art at a time when much of it lived outside the mainstream. His essays and...
Margaret "Peggy" Ashworth
Mar 11, 2026
Peggy Ashworth (Margaret Mary Ashworth), age 78, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. She was born on May 10, 1947, in Illinois and spent the majority of her adult life in Durham, North Carolina, a place she proudly called home.
Peggy dedicated 40 years of her life to caring for others as a nurse at Duke, where she was known...
Naimeh Mukarkar Jernigan
Mar 9, 2026
Naimeh Mukarkar Jernigan, born on November 7, 1928, in Beit Jala, Palestine, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and dedicated professional, whose life was marked by her unwavering commitment to education and the empowerment of others.
Naimeh earned her Bachelor of Education from Jerusalem Girl’s College in 1952...
Ariana Sophia Rodriguez-Aviles
Mar 6, 2026
Ariana Sophia Rodriguez-Aviles
Our beautiful daughter, Ariana Sophia Rodriguez-Aviles, born March 14, 2025, passed away on March 06, 2026, surrounded by the love of her parents.
To know Ariana was to love Ariana. She had the most perfect chunky cheeks and a squeaky laugh that could light up any room. Ariana loved being outside, being held by mommy & daddy and showing...