Erin “Kit” Nowell
Apr 16, 2025
Erin Kathleen “Kit” Nowell, 59, of Carrboro, died April 16 of complications from pancreatic cancer. She died at home with her children, Danny and Sarah Nowell, listening to Leonard Cohen’s Live in London, which she considered the definitive collection of Cohen’s material, including improved arrangements from many of his earliest gems and a selection of the best songs from...
Dr. Ronald Peter D’Agostino, Jr.
Apr 12, 2025
Dr. Ronald P. D’Agostino, Jr., affectionately known as “Dr. D,” passed away on April 12, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 71 from respiratory failure as a complication of influenza and emphysema. Born on March 3, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, Ron lived a life marked by intellectual curiosity, compassionate care, and a steadfast dedication...
Peggy Hill Earp Mcmanus
Apr 10, 2025
Peggy Hill Earp McManus passed away peacefully just after midnight on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was 93 years old. Born on August 13, 1931, in Albemarle, North Carolina, Peggy lived a long, vibrant, and occasionally opinionated life—filled with creativity, love, laughter, and just the right amount of sass.
She was...
Joshua Aaron Quirk
Apr 10, 2025
Joshua Aaron Quirk left this life on April 10, 2025, halfway to his planned 100 years. Strong, stubborn, and smart until the end, he fought hard in the ICU in Chapel Hill to get back to his beautiful life in a pink house full of art, color, and love in Durham. He infinitely expanded the hearts of his mother,...
Ruby “Katy” Ann Brady
Apr 10, 2025
Ruby “Katy” Ann Brady left this earthly home to go to her heavenly home on April 10, 2025, after blessing everyone with her presence for almost 13 years.
Katy was a beautiful girl who made everyone around her smile with her giggle and her “Mary Boop” sounds. She loved everyone that she came in contact with and...
Gail Evans Tilton
Apr 8, 2025
Gail Evans Tilton, 72, died from metastatic cancer at UNC Health Care SECU Hospice House on April 8, 2025.
Gail was born in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from John Dickinson High School and the University of Delaware. After college, she took the Federal Civil Service exam and moved to Texas, then Alabama, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and...
Dr. Jouko Kalervo Halme
Apr 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jouko Kalervo Halme, 82, better known as Jokke to friends and family, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Monday April 7, 2025.
Jouko was born in Helsinki, Finland, in 1942. After completing medical school at Helsinki University, Jouko moved to the United States in...
Brian Clifford Hershberger
Apr 6, 2025
Brian Clifford Hershberger, 70, of Hillsborough, NC died just as he envisioned— peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, children and favorite music on April 6th, 2025. Brian had numerous health challenges in the last decade of his life, but he had most recently been diagnosed with liver cancer in February 2025.
Brian was born...
Dr. Thomas Jay Oppewal
Mar 21, 2025
With heartfelt gratitude for his life and for all he gave to those around him, we announce the passing of Dr. Thomas “Tom” Jay Oppewal, age 71, of Durham, North Carolina, who died peacefully in his home on March 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. Tom was born on December 18, 1953, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Leona and Jacob...
Paul Oden Latham, Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Oden Latham, Jr, who left us Wednesday March 19, 2025, at the age of 79.
He was a Raleigh native, born in the old Rex Hospital located on St. Mary’s Street. His father was Paul Oden Latham and his mother was Katie Gentry Latham, who...