Gerald StropeChapel Hill
Born in the rural village of Orchard, Nebraska, Gerald was the older of two children. Known as Jerry Lee as a child, he grew up on the family farm. After High School, he continued farming and driving a truck for a few years before he was encouraged to attend college. Feeling a calling to care for underprivileged children, and excelling at math and the sciences, he went to medical school and eventually took the path of Pediatric Pulmonology. He was well matched to this path because of his...
Born in the rural village of Orchard, Nebraska, Gerald was the older of two children. Known as Jerry Lee as a child, he grew up on the family farm. After High School, he continued farming and...
Tracy Pendergraph
Tracy Janice Pendergraph, age 58, of Hillsborough, died Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, at Duke Hospital.Tracy was born in Orange County on December 12, 1965, to the late Bobby Pendergraph and Theo Blackwood Pendergraph. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Kevin Pendergraph. Tracy was a lifelong UNC Tarheels fan and had a love for her family and animals. She was employed as a NC Regional Specialist at GSC in Durham, NC for twenty-seven years.Surviving relatives include one brother,...
Tracy Janice Pendergraph, age 58, of Hillsborough, died Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, at Duke Hospital.Tracy was born in Orange County on December 12, 1965, to the late Bobby Pendergraph and Theo...
William "Bill" PartinApex
William Benson “Bill” Partin, aged 82, passed away on August 4, 2024, at his home in Apex, North Carolina, with his family by his side.Born on August 12, 1941, Bill dedicated much of his career to skilled trades, working as a welder at Newport News Shipbuilding, a position at the UNC Cogeneration Plant in Carrboro, NC, and later as a Maintenance Supervisor at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.Bill was a loving husband to Betty Partin, a devoted father to his daughter Susan...
William Benson “Bill” Partin, aged 82, passed away on August 4, 2024, at his home in Apex, North Carolina, with his family by his side.Born on August 12, 1941, Bill dedicated much of...
Howard Williams, Jr.New Hill
Howard Franklin Williams, Jr. age 82, of New Hill, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.Howard was born in Martin County, North Carolina on July 4, 1942, to the late Howard Franklin Williams, Sr. and Cottie Wynne Williams. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth Williams, and one brother, Robert A. Williams.Surviving relatives include one brother, Richard C. Williams and wife Sandy of Williamston, one sister, Mary Louise Wright of...
Howard Franklin Williams, Jr. age 82, of New Hill, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC.Howard was born in Martin County, North Carolina on July 4, 1942,...
Vance DunnBear Creek
Vance Junior Dunn, age 84, of Bear Creek, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at home.Junior was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1940, to the late Clonuss Vance Dunn and Wanda Smith Dunn. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Williard Edward Dunn, Jesse Cranford Dunn, Roland Thomas Dunn, Clarence Everette Dunn, and three sisters, Ruby Marie Fowler, Bonnie Blue Cashwell, and Barbara Neil Gregory.Surviving junior is his sister, Linda Alnutt of Cameron, North Carolina.There are no...
Vance Junior Dunn, age 84, of Bear Creek, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at home.Junior was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1940, to the late Clonuss Vance Dunn and Wanda Smith Dunn. He was...
William ReynoldsPittsboro
William Joseph Reynolds, age 88, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.William was born in Camden, New Jersey on April 13, 1936, to the late William Reynolds and Margaret Milhausen Reynolds. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Post.Surviving relatives include his wife, Joan Williams Reynolds, three daughters, Joanne Miller and husband Michael of Pittsboro, Suzanne Miller and husband Donald of Marlton, New Jersey, Marianne McPhilemy...
William Joseph Reynolds, age 88, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.William was born in Camden, New Jersey on April 13, 1936, to the late William...
Carolyn MabeWilmingon
Shirley Carolyn Cole MabeJune 23, 1944 – July 18, 2024Shirley Carolyn Cole Mabe, beloved wife and mother, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Wilmington, NC. She was 80 years old. Born in High Point, NC, to Ray H. Cole and Edith B. Cole of Asheboro, NC, Carolyn graduated from Randleman High School in 1962 and High Point Memorial School of Nursing in 1965. She cherished her classmates.Carolyn’s strong Christian faith was lived out in her loving care and compassion for others,...
Shirley Carolyn Cole MabeJune 23, 1944 – July 18, 2024Shirley Carolyn Cole Mabe, beloved wife and mother, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Wilmington, NC. She was 80 years old. Born in...
Albert CookePittsboro
Albert Roland Cooke, Jr, age 75, died at UNC Healthcare in Hillsborough on Monday, July 15, 2024, with his wife by his side. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Goldsboro, NC to Albert R. Cooke, Sr. and Mabel Thompson Cooke.Albert is survived by his wife, Daphne Hill, mother, Mabel Thompson Cooke, his brother, Travis Cooke (Pam) of Wilmington, NC, his stepdaughter, Sarah Petty Butler (Lem) of Raleigh, NC, his grandchildren, Emerson, Zora, Marley, Donya, his nephew, Garrison Cooke and his...
Albert Roland Cooke, Jr, age 75, died at UNC Healthcare in Hillsborough on Monday, July 15, 2024, with his wife by his side. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Goldsboro, NC to Albert R. Cooke,...
Dennis DorinPittsboro
Dr. Dennis Daniel Dorin passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 82 at home with his family. He leaves behind his daughter Cathy Dorin-Black, son-in-law Luke Black, and grandson Lawson Black of Chapel Hill, NC; son Brooks Dorin and daughter-in-law Angie Dorin of Myrtle Beach, SC; step-granddaughter Valleri Glover of Nashville, TN; and sister Linda Dorin of Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jo Ann Cannon Dorin, who passed away in March. They...
Dr. Dennis Daniel Dorin passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 82 at home with his family. He leaves behind his daughter Cathy Dorin-Black, son-in-law Luke Black, and grandson Lawson...
Diane Spotz
Diane Elizabeth Searles Spotz passed away peacefully July 10th, 2024, with her children by her side. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to George Brinton Searles Jr. and Dorothy Pauline Hess. She grew up in Lititz, PA, alongside her brothers, Jeff Searles and Michael Searles.Diane found her passion in horseback riding and animal care at the stables of Linden Hall Academy in Lititz, PA, forming lifelong friendships and graduating from Linden Hall in 1964. Her childhood...
Diane Elizabeth Searles Spotz passed away peacefully July 10th, 2024, with her children by her side. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to George Brinton Searles Jr. and Dorothy...
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