Michele Fratta
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...
David Vaun Moffat
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...
George Edward Erickson
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...
Gene Morgan Presson
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...
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...