Obituaries

William Davis Waters finished the living history of his life on January 2, 2026 before departing for a new chapter of eternal life in heaven. Despite multiple medical issues, including kidney disease for the last 15 years, he never gave up his slow sweet smile, attention to detail, or a genuine "thank you" for every…

Glenda Lee Small, age 76, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, after a two-year illness.Born on May 1, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Bernice and Kenneth Wulf, she will be remembered for her Kindness, generosity, strength, smart, funny, and beauty. She was the oldest of seven children. She…

Celia Gabriela (Escobar) Urquijo, 47, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on December 31st, 2025, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, North Carolina with her daughter by her side.Gaby was born June 9th, 1978 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Imelda (Ortiz) Escobar and Luis Escobar. She made her way to the United States when she…

Atlas Thomas Sauer was born sleeping at 11:42 A.M. on December 30, 2025 at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born at 24 weeks and 3 days, weighed 1 lb 5.3 oz and was 12.5 inches long. Though his time with us was brief, he will be loved and remembered forever. Atlas is deeply…

William Sebastian Eddy, lovingly known to family as “Linus” and to the rest of the world as “Will,” passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. A resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, but a Northeasterner at heart, his passing leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.Will lived a…

Carlo Francis Michael LoVecchio passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Durham, NC.Born on June 4, 1938, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles LoVecchio and Amelia Mangialardo LoVecchio. Carlo graduated from Sayre High School in 1956, where he played baseball and basketball. He was a talented musician who mastered several…

Celebrating the Life of Mynnette Jean Sheller WilsonMynnette Jean Sheller Wilson passed away on December 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. Born October 5, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the first of four children of Mynnette Eloise Lomas and Albert Foster Sheller. Her childhood in Wauwatosa was filled with…

Pierre Henri DeBlanc, also known affectionately as "Pete" or "Uncle Shotty", passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, at his home in Sanford, North Carolina, aged 62 years old.Pierre was born in Marrero, Louisiana and was raised across St. Martinville, Louisiana to Spring, Texas. Throughout his life, he called many places home; Louisiana and Texas,…

Bryan H. EsterlyNovember 21, 1939 - December 24, 2025It is with very heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Bryan H. Esterly, of Apex, N.C. on December 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Diane L. Esterly, who passed in December of 2024. Bryan leaves behind him son…

Judith Mahn Serafin, a remarkable woman whose life was a symphony of love, laughter, and heartfelt connections, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 19, 1943, Judy’s spirit illuminated the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.An embodiment of unconditional love and acceptance, Judy…