Obituaries

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…

A dedicated elementary school teacher and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jane Connors McKenney died peacefully on January 25, 2026 at the age of 98.Jane was the third of four daughters born to William J. and Katharine (Lynch) Connors in Danbury, CT on May 16, 1927. From her father, a musical prodigy who…

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness our family announces the unexpected death of our precious Phyllis E. Hooven of Myrtle Beach South Carolina, formerly of Port Matilda, PA, on Friday January 23 at Duke University Hospital. She was 75 years old.Born January 6, 1951 to John and Marian (Putt) Hummel of Robesonia, PA.…

On January 23,2026, Barbara Piercey passed away in Durham, NC, at the age of 81. Born on January 6, 1945, in Topeka KS., she was the daughter of the late Guss and Jean (Steck) Grimm.In her professional life, Barbara, was a tax preparer and accountant. She loved reading, gardening, and music. As a member of…