May 12, 2023

Our mom, Marguerite Hessini – educator, writer, artist, world traveler, polyglot, and lover of life – passed away peacefully in her home on May 12th, 2023. She continues to be loved and admired by her children – Sylvie, Leila and Patrick, her in-laws – Christine, Christian and Diane, and her grandchildren – Andre (27), Christine (25), Lukas (22), Nejma...

May 10, 2023

Rosemary Arnn Holt, humanitarian, activist, community leader, and devoted wife and mother, died peacefully on May 10, 2023 at age 91. A long-time Utahn, Rosemary died in Durham, North Carolina, where she had lived in recent years to be closer to family.

Rosemary was a passionate advocate for peace and social justice in a fractured world, and humanitarian work became her...

Apr 30, 2023

Leland Webb–devoted family man, avid outdoorsman, woodturning artisan, and long-time faculty member at UNC School of Dentistry–passed away after a brief illness.  His joy of living, twinkle in his eye, good humor and light touch in addressing problems of all kinds are treasured by his family and friends.

Leland was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina to...

Apr 25, 2023

Mària Horvath, born October 16, 1967, in Durham, North Carolina, to John Steven Horvath and Priscilla Marsh Horvath, was a one-of-a-kind powerhouse who touched the lives of all who knew her. A passionate gardener with a lifelong interest in the art, Mària’s love for gardening was influenced by her father’s family’s Hungarian vineyard and her time working the land...

Apr 23, 2023

Debra Robin Kalusa Kiliru was born on February 17th, 1979 in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. From the day she was born, she had a heart and spirit that was meant for greatness. It was in her laughter as a small child when she played peek-a-boo behind the couch… everything was funny and everything was serious. She grabbed dad’s car...

Apr 12, 2023

Beverly Ann Deininger, age 91, passed away on April 12th, 2023. Born on September 4, 1931, she was the daughter of William and Loretta (Engel) Griewahn. Preceding her in death were her brother, Robert (Nancy Buettner), and sister Janice (Palmer Beebe). Beverly’s beloved husband of 63 years, James, passed away on November 15, 2018. Their home for 53...

Apr 1, 2023

Austin M. Fine died on April 1, 2023.  Austin was born in Thomasville, NC, the son of Austin M. Fine Sr, and Johnsie Sullivan Fine, and much-loved baby brother to Frances and Brenda.  After graduating from Thomasville High School, Austin studied Political Science and Education at Appalachian State University. Even more importantly, it is there that he met Nona...

Mar 30, 2023

Born in 1964 in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, John graduated from Rothesay Collegiate in Saint John, New Brunswick and then from Trinity College , University of Toronto. Later in his career he received Masters in Public Administration with a specialization in Justice Administration from North Carolina State University.

A gifted performer, after college John went on to study...

Mar 28, 2023

James Stuart Fleming III – “Jim” – of Cary, NC, valued kindness, compassion, gratitude, facts, truth, curiosity, and openness. He loved challenging himself logically, physically, and mentally. Almost a year after being diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer, Jim passed away in the early morning of March 28, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born on Halloween 1962,...

Mar 13, 2023

Dwayne was born to Louise Vogt and Ernest John Huebner in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 16, 1923, a younger brother to Robert James. He grew up in a web of extended family, with fond memories of aunts, uncles, and cousins all around.

Dwayne’s working-class family was deeply affected by the Depression. The family home was lost...