Eileen Ann Dowling
Apr 2, 2026
Eileen Dowling passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC.
Eileen, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and faithful servant of her church and community, was born in 1934 in Glendale, Queens, New York. She was the only child of John and Helen Grange and grew up in a proud Irish/German family that had a tradition of...
Chikuko Nakayoshi
2026
Chikuko Nakayoshi passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on 1 April 2026.
Born in Japan, Chikuko emigrated to the United States in 1972 where she married and raised two children. She enjoyed gardening and had a particular fondness for peonies and lilies; her garden was her pride and joy. Late in life, she discovered a love for puzzles and...
Anh Tuyet Chan
Apr 1, 2026
Anh Tuyet Chan, beloved wife and mother, passed away at the age of 72 following a brief but valiant battle with ALS. She passed peacefully on April 1, 2026 at Duke University Memorial Hospital. Anh leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Joseph, and her two children, Michael and Kristie.
Anh was born on December 25, 1953 in Saigon, South Vietnam,...
John Francis O'Donnell
Mar 29, 2026
John Francis O’Donnell, a man of deep faith and integrity, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 29, 2026, a month shy of his 98th birthday. Born in Dorchester on April 29, 1928, to Dr. Roger and Helen (Flavin) O’Donnell, John grew up in Saint Brendan’s Parish. He was a proud graduate of the Boston Latin School, which he...
P Elizabeth Anderson
2026
Despite what you are told, know that I died on March 1, 2024 when my deeply loved husband Norman (Dr. Norman B. Anderson) died in Duke University Medical Center, following an avoidable and shocking mistake during an elective, orthopedic surgery.
So, I am happy to be gone. Be happy for me! I'm done. Hope my departure wasn't hard or prolonged, but...
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...
Vada Kaye Suttles
Mar 24, 2026
Leland - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vada Kaye Suttles on March 24, 2026. Vada was a kind, friendly, and gentle soul who touched the lives of many with her warmth and humor. She was always quick with a joke and loved to laugh, bringing joy to those around her.
Vada dedicated her professional life...
Pamela Anne Vesilind
Mar 23, 2026
Pamela Anne Vesilind passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Please join us for a Celebration of Pamela’s Life on Friday, May 22nd from 5-7 pm at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. RSVP not required, but if you are able, please let us know you will be joining us by...
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...