William Paul Hubbard
Jul 23, 2026
William “Bill” Paul Hubbard, 68, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday evening, July 23, after a years-long battle with lung cancer.
Bill was born in Batavia, New York, and moved to Long Island where he lived until moving to North Carolina in 2009. He was a man who appreciated life’s simple pleasures. A father to three sons and...
Paul James Wakeford
Jul 23, 2026
Paul James WakefordSeptember 13, 1946 - July 23, 2026
Paul James Wakeford, 79, died on Thursday, July 23, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC. Paul’s death was unexpected and was due to a fall that resulted in traumatic brain damage. He died with all his closest family around him.
Born to Lawrence Wakeford, Sr. and Catharine Wakeford (nee Mangan) on September...
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....
Bennett Carlan Hollers
Jul 19, 2026
January 12, 1941 – July 19, 2026
Martha Bennett Carlan Hollers, known to nearly everyone as "Bennie," died peacefully at home on July 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was 85.
Bennie grew up in Candor, North Carolina, among extended family, lifelong friends, and a pony named Lady. Candor was an idyllic place for her childhood and the colorful characters...
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...
Janet Leistner Davis
Jul 17, 2026
Janet Leistner Davis, age 79, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 7:49 p.m. While her family grieves her passing, they rejoice knowing that Heaven welcomed another beautiful soul and that her faith has become sight.Janet was born on June 7, 1947, to James C. Leistner Jr. and Lena Bessie...
Solana Marie Stanford
Jul 14, 2026
Our precious daughter, Solana Marie Stanford, was born sleeping on July 14, 2026. Though our time together was far too short, she filled our hearts with a love that will last a lifetime.
Solana's name means sunrise. A sunrise is the beginning of a new day—a promise that light follows even the darkest night. She was our sunrise. From the moment...
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...