Obituaries

In Loving Memory ofJames Derrick Moore IINovember 7, 1968 to May 20, 2026James Derrick Moore II, affectionately known as “Derrick” passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at 1:27 AM at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, following a long and courageous battle with numerous health challenges, including congestive heart failure and complications from…

Michael Kemp Rodda, 87, passed away on May 19, 2026, due to Heart Failure. Born on April 14,1939, in Sandusky, Michigan, Mike was the eldest son of Reverend E. Thomas Rodda and Marion Kemp Rodda. For those who knew him, Mike was unforgettable with a sharp mind, a ready wit, and an easy smile. He…

Valerie Rose Jimenez entered the world but her beautiful soul was already safe in the arms of Jesus. We will hold you in our hearts, until we can hold you in Heaven.Valerie means strength and courage. Though her life was far too short, she showed us a love deeper and stronger than we ever imagined…

Dwight Hiram McAlister of Chapel Hill, NC went home to his Savior on May 16, 2026, one day shy of his 81st birthday. Throughout his life, Dwight never knew a stranger and always had a kind word.  He helped more people than we can count, in ways both big and small.  Dwight was born in…

Forever in our hearts. Forever in his grace.When John was a child he saw a rocket launch. Despite people claiming he did not have the "aptitude" to become an engineer, he aimed for the stars and landed his dream job at NASA working as a rocket scientist engineer on the cutting edge of space shuttle…

Bayard McIntosh Atwood IV suffered a heart attack and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49 on May 14, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Bayard left us much too soon, but lived his life to the fullest, guided by a spirit of curiosity, kindness, and an ever-present playfulness that charmed everyone that knew…

Jeanne Thompson Holmes, a dedicated medical technologist and remarkable endurance athlete, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 , in Durham, North Carolina. Born Dorris Jeanne Thompson on January 1, 1954, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Jeanne lived a life marked by quiet determination, humility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.   Jeanne’s career choice was…

Kenneth Crawford Traynham, known to those who loved him as Ken, or Kenny in his youth, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Duke Family Pavillion after a period of declining health.Ken was born on October 12, 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina. From an early age, he showed a sharp mind and a quiet determination…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lori Sparrow, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, on May 6, 2026. Her loss leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.Lori was born in Covington, Kentucky in 1958 to Jeanne and Donald Schulte. In 1964, her…

John Bernard Swanekamp, 97, of Chapel Hill, NC, and formerly of Sunset Beach, NC, and Allentown, NJ, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026.Bernie was born in Baltimore, MD on July 8, 1928 to Frederick Swanekamp and Edith Mainhart Swanekamp. He grew up in Cranford, NJ, and met his wife, Patricia Johnson, at Cranford…