Obituaries

It is with a mixture of love, laughter, and tears that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Mitchell on February 11, 2025, 4:20am, in Cary, North Carolina, at the age of 64. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 13, 1961, Bob lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and a contagious zest for…

James Victor Gudaitis (Jim), 73, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025 at Duke University Hospital with family members by his side, following a bone marrow transplant to treat lymphoma. Jim was born November 27, 1951 in Birmingham, Michigan to William and Helen Gudaitis. Growing up, his family moved often between…

The world became a little dimmer on the evening of February 6,2025 as the bright light that was Gregory Neal Howell peacefully took his last earthly breath surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on October 22,1975 to Parham & Beverly Howell. He graduated from Roanoke Rapids…

Family and friends mourn the loss of Virginia Sloan – a much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many – who died on February 6, 2025 in Durham, NC. Virginia was born on January 19, 1941 in Cumberland MD, daughter of the late Mary and Raymond O’Neal. She was the proud and…

Mr. Vernon Russell Eten, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Burlington, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after a courageous fight against his health problems. Born on April 16, 1951, in Graham, North Carolina, Vernon was the son of Russell Ludwig Eten and Mary Elizabeth Eten. He graduated from Graham High School in…

Kenneth Cladyn Corsbie was born in British Guiana on July 25th 1930, the son of Ivan Dwight Corsbie and Louise Maude Begg. Ken is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth (Beth) Barnum; daughter Kim Andrea and son-in-law Mark Trotman, son Nigel Bruce Corsbie and their mother Daphne Wright; daughter Karen DeSouza Gallman; Sisters…

George Nelson Bell was born in Grantsville, West Virginia on February 2, 1932. He was the Great-grandson of William Bell and Josina Anderson (Bell) of Booths Creek, Marion Co. WV, Grand-son of John Nelson Bell and Alcinda Laverna Minnear (Bell) of Annamoriah Creek, Calhoun Co. WV, and son of Holly Bell and Arldia Stump (Bell)…

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, share the unexpected passing of Chad Bryant Walsh, a cherished father, son, husband, and loyal friend. On February 1, 2025, at the age of 50, he went into cardiac arrest while under the care of UNC Hospital and was unfortunately unable to recover. Chad grew up…

It is with immense sadness that the family announces the death of John (Jay) Wilson on January 28, 2025. He was taken prematurely from his family by the horrible disease of cancer. He fought valiantly until the very end. He was only 50 years old. The grief his family and friends are feeling is insurmountable.…

Obituary William ‘Bill’ Gaspard de Coligny, 87, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, to join his beloved wife, Margie. He leaves a legacy of devotion to faith, family, education, and creative expression. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and teacher. He loved meeting new people, learning about new cultures…