Jan 22, 2026

Man-Sheung “MS” Chan (陳敏湘), age 80, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully in hospice on 22 January 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on September 18, 1945, the fifth of 11 children in a small village near Fushan, Guangdong Province, China (廣東省南海縣佛山市張槎鎮). Though his family had been prosperous, they lost everything during political turmoil post-WWII; his father left...

Jan 22, 2026

Darlene Mae Robertson, 94, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, surrounded by love.

Born and raised in the very small town of Pender, Nebraska, Darlene grew up with a deep appreciation for community, hard work, and resourcefulness. Even in her earliest years, she carried a quiet determination that set her apart. She became the first college...

Sandra "Sandy" Buchanan passed away January 18, 2026 of natural causes in Chapel Hill, NC. She was born and raised in Devils Lake, ND to Byron and Carol Johnston in a home filled with laughter and love. Her two sisters, Penny McMahon and Jodi Ahlfors, preceded her in death.

Sandy and her first husband, Donald Duffey, spent many years in New...

Jan 14, 2026

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Michele Fratta, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, surrounded by family.

Michele was born on July 23, 1938, on a farm in the small town of Casalvecchio di Puglia, the youngest of five. His siblings encouraged their father to send Michele to high school and subsequently university in...

Jan 12, 2026

David Vaun Moffat passed this life peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by family. 

David had a quick wit and loved making people laugh. His keen mind and genuine curiosity about the world guided his life. He was extremely well-read and well-informed and he enjoyed debating his strongly-held beliefs that evolved from his scholarship. His interests of study were wide-ranging, from...

Jan 10, 2026

George Edward Erickson passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Duke Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC after a 2.5-year illness. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary; daughter, Kelley; son, George, Jr. (and his wife Nicole); brother Charlie (and his wife Nancy and their children, Eddie and Danny); and many extended family members and friends.

He...

Jan 9, 2026

Gene Morgan Presson, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina. Born on June 28, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Gene was the oldest son of the late Ruth and Cecil Presson. He spent his final moments surrounded by love and the calming presence of his devoted wife, Gerda.

Gene was a...

Jan 6, 2026

Philip Norman Hablutzel was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, on August 23, 1935, and died peacefully in Durham, North Carolina on January 6, 2026, holding the hand of his beloved wife Nancy (née Zimmerman). Between those dates he became an internationally-recognized expert in international finance; co-drafted model and Illinois laws; and helped to found the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and...

Jan 5, 2026

Billy Charles Jones, Sr., a dedicated crane operator and project manager in the construction industry, passed away on January 5, 2026 at the age of 85 in Efland, North Carolina. Born on March 20, 1940, he spent his life making significant contributions to his field while earning the respect of colleagues and friends alike.

Educated as a Nationally Certified NCCCO Crane...

Jan 2, 2026

William Davis Waters finished the living history of his life on January 2, 2026 before departing for a new chapter of eternal life in heaven. Despite multiple medical issues, including kidney disease for the last 15 years, he never gave up his slow sweet smile, attention to detail, or a genuine "thank you" for every kindness. 

The second son of Mary...