Obituaries

Van Eugene Litaker, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. A lifelong Charlottean, Van grew up on 35th Street and graduated from Tech High School.A proud graduate of Tech High School, Van cherished the lifelong bonds he formed there. He was incredibly fond of attending their gatherings, always looking forward to reconnecting, sharing…

Lisa Ronette Oxendine, 54, of Wendell, North Carolina, passed away on September 27, 2026, surrounded by her mother and close friends.Born on February 26, 1972, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Carolyn Hunt Oxendine and the late Delton Oxendine. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an accomplishment and…

Theodore H. Bigelow (“Ted”) was born on February 3, 1931 at Doctors Hospital in New York City. He was the son of Carlotta Havemeyer Bigelow and Commander Anson Alexander Bigelow.Ted was President of his senior class at Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey in 1949. His father was in the class of 1917 at Annapolis…

Bruce C. Johnson died peacefully on September 22, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.Bruce was born on June 6, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to John E. and Sylvia Johnson. His father, a chemist, worked as a scientist for several government agencies including the U.S. Navy and NASA, and Bruce grew up in…

Lydia Lynn Blue, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away on September 19, 2026, at UNC Hospital following a brief illness.Lynn was born on March 8, 1958, to Edwin Martin Blue and Greta Hall Blue. She graduated with honors from Western Carolina University and spent the majority of her career working in sales.Lynn is survived by…

Geoffrey “Geoff” Robert FlippoGeoffrey “Geoff” Robert Flippo, 59, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026.Geoff was born on May 26, 1967, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and grew up in Watervliet, Michigan. His Michigan roots remained an important part of who he was throughout his life.Geoff proudly served his country in the…

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jeanne Elaine (Fredrikson) Clark, aged 83. She peacefully entered heaven’s gates on September 14, 2026, and her presence here will be missed.Born on November 27, 1942 in Bradford, PA to the late Martin and Ellen (Landen)…

Sandra Lee Kates, better known as Sandy (or "Sandy Lee" to her best friend and husband, Jon,), died on September 13, 2026. She was 88.Born and raised in Scarsdale, New York, she was the middle child of Arthur and Ruth Littman, and had two siblings, Rollie and Artie. While growing up, she had several pets,…

Grant lived a remarkable life defined by generosity, humor, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in the potential of people. He told his grandchildren that everyone should strive to reach a place in life where they are able to help others. He lived by that philosophy every day, whether offering guidance, sharing wisdom, or lending support.…

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Amy Jefferies Hill, a proud and professional legal assistant, loyal and supportive friend and colleague, and devoted daughter, died while receiving medical care at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Amy valued her independence and freedom throughout her life and career. She continued to live fully and travel widely…