Obituaries

January 12, 1941 – July 19, 2026Martha Bennett Carlan Hollers, known to nearly everyone as "Bennie," died peacefully at home on July 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was 85.Bennie grew up in Candor, North Carolina, among extended family, lifelong friends, and a pony named Lady. Candor was an idyllic place for her…

Steven Pope Ramsey, 74, lost his battle with cancer on July 19, 2026, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health in Pittsboro. Steve was born in Burgaw, NC, on August 25, 1951, to Herbert and Mary Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cindy Horrell Ramsey, daughter…

Janet Leistner Davis, age 79, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 7:49 p.m. While her family grieves her passing, they rejoice knowing that Heaven welcomed another beautiful soul and that her faith has become sight.Janet was born on June 7, 1947, to James C.…

Our precious daughter, Solana Marie Stanford, was born sleeping on July 14, 2026. Though our time together was far too short, she filled our hearts with a love that will last a lifetime.Solana's name means sunrise. A sunrise is the beginning of a new day—a promise that light follows even the darkest night. She was…

Maria Stockton Bullitt Darlington (Nov.6, 1932-Jul.14, 2026) took her last, gentle breath, in her home, with family by her side. She was 93.Maria was born in Philadelphia, PA. To Jean Christian Bullitt and William Marshall Darlington, the youngest of six. She grew up on a dairy farm in West Chester, PA. where she discovered a…

Thomas “Thom” Middlebrook passed away on July 13, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina, at the age of 68. He was surrounded by loved ones near his home in Chapel Hill.Over a lifetime of creative exploration, Thom brought world-class wit and keen insight to every medium he pursued, including photography, writing, music, comedy, creative direction, and…

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,…

In Loving Memory of Wilton DuBois Wilton DuBois, born on June 6, 1944, in the vibrant town of Arima, Trinidad, peacefully transitioned from this life on July 8, 2026, surrounded by the comforting presence of his loved ones. The son of the late Michael and Iona DuBois, Wilton was a man of immense talent, unyielding…

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…