Obituaries

Theresa Mary Catherine Grywalski of Cedar Grove passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12. She was 78.Theresa was born in Detroit, Michigan, where she lived until embarking for Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she earned a master's degree in education. She devoted her personal and professional…

Martha Hankin LeFebvre passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026, leaving the world an infinitely better place because of her time here.Martha Riggs Hankin was born on November 12, 1951 in Lower Manhattan to Robert (“Bob”) Marvin Hankin and Elisabeth (“Betsy”) Riggs Hankin. Martha was the middle child of three with her brother,…

Linda Louise Jackson Alton passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 8, 2026.The daughter of Howard and Dorothy Jackson, Linda was born on June 2,1947. Her younger brother “Butch” would follow her four years later. A spirited and curious young lady, she studied and performed in dance and played saxophone.…

Devon Kenneth Mills, 59, of Mebane, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born on February 11, 1967, to Kenneth and Marcia Mills, Devon was known from an early age for his strong work ethic, quick wit, and caring nature. He will be remembered for his kind heart, infectious…

Sharon Kay Nelson, age 85, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on July 7, 2026, with family by her side.Born on February 24, 1941, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Sharon was the daughter of the late Eben Frank and Jocelyn Thom. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Masche and Lindy Lucas. She is survived…

Throughout North Carolina there are children in better schools because of Matthew Paul Ellinwood. They may never know his name, and he would have preferred it that way. Matt died on June 29, 2026, at 46 years old, leaving behind a life that was far too short yet extraordinary for the amount of love, laughter,…

C. Lynn Koss Knauff, an independent trailblazer, dedicated educator, and lifelong advocate for global women's health and education, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was 90 years old.Early Life and Formative YearsLynn was born in Essex County, New Jersey on October 27, 1935, to Franklyn Christian Koss and Helen Moran Koss. She lived with…

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Cecilia Cantrill Kalish, aged 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina.She was born April 30, 1957, a daughter of Barbara and James Cantrill.Cecilia worked as an attorney before retiring to raise her two sons, Michael and Daniel. She was…

In Loving Memory of Tiffany Starr KempIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tiffany Starr Kemp, who departed this life in June 2026. Tiffany was a vibrant spirit whose life was defined by her deep love for her family, her connection to the outdoors, and her unwavering generosity. A woman who…

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and community leader Jamezetta Ranay (Karickhoff) Bedford, 67, passed away on June 21, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.She was born on September 29, 1958 in Arlington, Virginia to James Glen Karickhoff and Cacynthia Rosella (Hoffert) Karickhoff.Jamezetta was her high school’s valedictorian and attended the University of Virginia as an…