Obituaries

Monique Peloquin Mueller, known affectionately by her husband as "Bunny," passed away on June 15, 2026, at Duke Hospital after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on July 16, 1973, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Monique lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering spirit.Monique earned her MS in Public Health, a testament…

Penelope “Penny” Marie Oslund was a woman of incredible warmth, dedication, and kindness. Born on June 12, 1943, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to the late Margurite and Carl Oslund, Penny grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming.Penny had a lifelong passion for learning. After graduating from Sheridan High School in 1961, she attended Colorado Women’s College, earned her…

Jean La Vonne Stackhouse Skaife, the only child of Phillip and Edna Stackhouse, was born September 12th, 1921. Jean passed away on June 12th, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC, having lived a full life of 104 years. Jean was born and grew up in Adams, WI, where her father was a railroad conductor. She graduated from…

Michael (Mike) Jay Ennis of Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC passed away on June 9, 2026 after his long illness with aphasia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinsonism. He was 79 years old.Mike was born on January 22, 1947 in Camden, NJ to June Huffmann Ennis and John Hamilton Ennis. He graduated from Pennsauken High School in 1965 and…

Rosemary Louise Kavadias (nee Starck), 87, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt died on June 9, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC after a brief illness. She is survived by her children, Siobhan O’Connor, John O’Connor, III (Dawn), Brennan O’Connor (Denyse), Christian O’Connor (Meredith), Sabrina Kavadias (Robert Sears), Pam Kavadias, and Steve Kavadias. She is also…

⸻In Loving Memory of HedyFebruary 12, 1947 – June 7, 2026Hedy’s life reflected generosity, resilience, and deep devotion to family and community. Born in Shanghai, China, after her parents fled the Holocaust, she carried a lasting appreciation for life and the people in it. She gave freely of herself and remained devoted to those she…

Richard Crockett MillerJuly 18, 1940 to June 6, 2026Richard Miller died peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 6 with his wife Carolyn by his side. He lived a full, rich life of 85 years marked by service, generosity, intelligence and humor. He will be remembered by many for his wit that came with few…

Sharon Elaine Bentch, 75, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Sharon, daughter of Virginia and William (Art) Blackwell, of Overland, Missouri, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 8, 1950.Sharon trained at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis as a nurse's aide and later in North Carolina as a piano…

Thomas “Craig” Derian, MD passed away on June 4, 2026 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was 69 years old.We lost a very special person that day.Craig grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, during the height of the civil rights movement, and identified strongly with his parents’ commitment to equality, justice, and social…

Isaac Miles Edwards, age 22, of Clayton and Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on June 2, 2026 in Shining Rock Wilderness, North Carolina.Isaac had a quiet, tender spirit. He loved all animals and nature. He was happiest outdoors, spending time on the Trent River, at the beach, in the mountains or even walking along the…