Obituaries

Sherrill Guy Bryan, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on June 5, 1945, Sherrill’s life was defined by unwavering faith, profound love for his family, and a deep commitment to serving others.Sherrill graduated from Hobbton High…

Philip Van Tubbergh, loving husband, father, son, and brother, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2025. He leaves behind his wife Linda, their son Kyle, their three daughters Zoe, Ella, and Nina, his mother Valerie, and his two sisters, Arlene and Charmaine.  Philip’s wit and sense of humor shone through in the funniest, and most…

Cesar Carrasco, beloved by his family and friends, passed away on August 19, 2025, of a sudden and unexpected heart attack.Cesar was born in El Paso, Texas, spending his childhood and teenage years in New Mexico, West Texas, and at his grandparents’ ranch along the Rio Grande River. At age 18, he moved to New…

Larry Arnett, age 75, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. He was born in Washington, GA, to the late Harrison Miller Arnett and Gladys Anthony Arnett.Larry was a private and humble man whose life was centered around his family and friends. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as…

James Nelson Cope, 83, of Cary, NC passed on August 17, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1942 to Mildred Waugh Cope and Carmen Willets Cope in Charleroi, PA. James attended Frazier High School in Perryopolis PA, and West Virginia University. He received his Master’s degree from Cornell University. He served two years in…

Eugene Patrick Rogers, loving and generous husband, father, and brother passed away on August 15, 2025, with his wife, Gillian, by his side.  Gene made friends wherever he went with his ready smile and self-deprecating humor.  A man of deep faith, he was a positive force for community service in Glen Rock, NJ and Fearrington…

Michael Thaddeus Kawalec, beloved husband, brother, brother-in -law and friend, died peacefully on August 12, 2025 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina . He was born August 22, 1942 to Thad and Jennie (Kwiatkowski) Kawalec in Wayne County Michigan. Thad, who immigrated to the United States from Poland as a child, was a…

Alan Lachlan Dow passed away at home in Chapel Hill on August 11th, 2025. Alan was born on April 10th, 1944 in Scotland to Dugald Campbell Dow and Jeanie Dow (nee McLachlan). The family moved to Kingston upon Thames, England, in Alan’s early years, where Alan and his older brother Ian completed their schooling and…

Clement J. Moses of Durham, NC, was 83 when he passed away on Monday, August 11th from complications of cancer.Moses was Emeritus Professor of Physics at Utica College. He was born on June 9th, 1942 and brought up in Utica, New York, by his parents John G. Moses and Mabel K. Moses. He grew up…

Keith William Rokoske, of Durham, NC, passed away surrounded and supported by close friends and family on August 8, 2025 at 11:11 pm. He was the loving husband of Franzi Rokoske, father of Noah Rokoske, son of Tish Rokoske and the late Tom Rokoske, brother of Greg Rakauskas (Joanne Belanger) and Leslie Rokoske (Tom Morris),…