Obituaries

Veronica was a radiant presence in the lives of all who knew her, a woman of boundless kindness, fierce devotion, and quiet strength.She has been surrounded by love since learning of her diagnosis of stage four colorectal cancer november 11, 2025.She passed from this world surrounded by love, leaving behind a family and community forever…

Elaine Caggiano, 66, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed away on February 5, 2026. She has now joined her beloved husband, Michael, in heaven.Elaine was a devoted mother. She had a way of making her daughters feel safe and cherished, always reminding them of their beauty and worth. Her warmth filled every room, and her…

Mary Joanne Bowman Shepherd died peacefully at the age of 92 on February 5th, 2026 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Joanne was born and raised in Browns Summit, NC, a farming community outside Greensboro, on October 23, 1933 to her parents, Mildred Weaver Bowman and Walter Obadiah Bowman Jr. She completed her nursing degree at Rex…

Robert “Bob” Francis Schaecher, 85, passed away surrounded by family on February 5, 2026. Bob lived a life devoted to education, his family, and the international school community, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and friends around the world.Born in San Leandro, California, Bob was the son of Grace and Frank Schaecher. He was…

Marilyn was the first of two children born to Robert and Frances Sidnell in Lakewood, Ohio. Her grandmother and her father both played piano, and Marilyn started lessons at age 5. She played until age 95. Marilyn completed a 5-year program (in 4 years) in music at Ohio Wesleyan in 1947, earning a bachelor of…

Dr. Richard Alpha Brice III, age 86, passed away peacefully. Born in 1939, Richard spent much of his life in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a place that reflected his deep commitment to learning, community, and family. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Robin Brice; his daughter, Christy Brice; his son, Richard H. Brice; his…

Our son Noah Paul Pomranke entered the world on 1/28 , but his little soul was already in heaven with Jesus.Noah means rest & comfort. He never knew pain or suffering, only the rest and peace of being held by Jesus. That gives us so much comfort in this dark valley. Paul means small or…

Leila Buck Noble, 97, of Durham NC, passed away on January 27, 2026. She is survived by children Richard (Clay) Noble (wife Stephanie) of Raleigh NC, Virginia (Ginny) Noble of Durham NC, and John Noble of Oakland CA, and grandchildren Brooks Noble of Portland Oregon and Monica Noble of Charlotte NC.A city girl growing up,…

Andrew “Andy” Thomas Schwarze, Sr., 55, of Creedmoor, NC, passed away at Hock Family Pavilion on January 27, 2026.Andy was born in Wheaton, Illinois, and shortly thereafter moved to Covington, Kentucky. At the age of three, he relocated to Durham, North Carolina, where he lived until age 38, before making his home in Creedmoor, NC.Andy…

Elizabeth (Liza) Bowles Haywood, 72, died on the morning of Monday, January 26, 2026, from complications of ALS. At the time of her death, she was with her husband, Doug, and her three children, Rosie, Aaron, and Nassar.Liza, known affectionately as Missy, was born in 1953 to Chuck and Betty Haywood of Elkin, NC. She…