Philip Norman Hablutzel
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...
Billy Charles Jones, Sr.
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...
William Davis Waters
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...
Glenda Lee Small
Jan 1, 2026
Glenda Lee Small, age 76, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, after a two-year illness.
Born on May 1, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Bernice and Kenneth Wulf, she will be remembered for her Kindness, generosity, strength, smart, funny, and beauty. She was the oldest of seven children. She joined the army at age...
Celia Gabriela Urquijo
Dec 31, 2025
Celia Gabriela (Escobar) Urquijo, 47, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on December 31st, 2025, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, North Carolina with her daughter by her side.
Gaby was born June 9th, 1978 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Imelda (Ortiz) Escobar and Luis Escobar. She made her way to the United States when she was 3 years old, where...
Atlas Thomas Sauer
Dec 30, 2025
Atlas Thomas Sauer was born sleeping at 11:42 A.M. on December 30, 2025 at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born at 24 weeks and 3 days, weighed 1 lb 5.3 oz and was 12.5 inches long. Though his time with us was brief, he will be loved and remembered forever.
Atlas is deeply cherished by his parents, Braxton...
William Sebastian Eddy
2025
William Sebastian Eddy, lovingly known to family as “Linus” and to the rest of the world as “Will,” passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. A resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, but a Northeasterner at heart, his passing leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
Will lived a life defined by curiosity, warmth,...
Carlo Francis LoVecchio
Dec 27, 2025
Carlo Francis Michael LoVecchio passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Durham, NC.
Born on June 4, 1938, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles LoVecchio and Amelia Mangialardo LoVecchio. Carlo graduated from Sayre High School in 1956, where he played baseball and basketball. He was a talented musician who mastered several instruments, primarily focusing on the...
Mynnette Sheller Wilson
Dec 27, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Mynnette Jean Sheller Wilson
Mynnette Jean Sheller Wilson passed away on December 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. Born October 5, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the first of four children of Mynnette Eloise Lomas and Albert Foster Sheller. Her childhood in Wauwatosa was filled with joy, friendships, and a spirit...
Pierre Henri DeBlanc
Dec 24, 2025
Pierre Henri DeBlanc, also known affectionately as "Pete" or "Uncle Shotty", passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, at his home in Sanford, North Carolina, aged 62 years old.
Pierre was born in Marrero, Louisiana and was raised across St. Martinville, Louisiana to Spring, Texas. Throughout his life, he called many places home; Louisiana and Texas, Washington, Germany, Korea, Florida, Colorado,...