Obituaries

Richard Vance Wolfenden passed away on the morning of October 22, 2025 at the age of 90, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anita (83), his son Peter (59), his sister Susan (83), grandchildren Shea (24), Maeve (22), Giovanna (19), and Corrado (14) and is predeceased by his…

Kathryn Clarke, 59, died in her home in the woods of Chapel Hill on Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family: husband David and daughters Emily (Matt) and Susan.Kathryn was born March 6, 1966, in Middletown, New York to Trudi Kussel and Tom Kussel, both deceased. She and David met at work – her…

Lucille Beth Bearon of Durham passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Luci was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, but had called Durham home since 1974. Luci was a loving wife, adoring mother, and caring friend. She was a distinguished gerontologist and a champion for older adults for more than 50…

Barbara Jean (Moreland) Guiliano, 72, affectionately known as “Baba,” died peacefully on October 20, 2025 at her home in Durham, North Carolina. She was surrounded by her husband Patrick, her children Tony and Michael, and her team of caregivers they called “Baba’s Angels.” The cause of death was Cortical Basal Syndrome, a rare and terminal…

Ronald "Ron" Waters Captain USN Ret. was born on September 29, 1934, in Duncan, Arizona. He passed away, surrounded by his family, on October 20, 2025, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.Ron had a distinguished career as an attack pilot in the United States Navy, serving for 26 years. His exemplary service included completing an impressive 868…

In Loving Memory of Barbara Jessie-Black January 6, 1963 – October 19, 2025Barbara Jessie-Black passed away peacefully with a loving circle of friends surrounding her at her home in Durham, North Carolina, on October 19, 2025, after facing multiple myeloma with courage and grace.Born in Berlin, Germany, to Ursula Hirschmann and Raymond L. Jessie, Barbara…

Devoted family man and innovative green builder, county commissioner and civic activist, musician and athlete, Mark Marcoplos passed suddenly while surrounded by family and the music he loved.Mark was the owner of Marcoplos Construction. He was a pioneer in developing environmentally-friendly designs and technology for homes and businesses throughout the Orange County-Triangle area. His life’s…

Chester Joseph “Chet” Pletzke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and pioneer in the field of medical librarianship, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 84, following a heart attack.Born in Bay City, Michigan, Chet lived a life marked by curiosity, service, and compassion. After earning his B.A. from Duquesne University in 1964,…

Nancy Ann Rogers, affectionately known as Bunny – beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at 11:11 pm, on Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 24 days after her 79th birthday.Intelligent and kind, Bunny Rogers filled her life with passion, creativity, and love for her family. A military brat, Bunny moved from her birthplace,…

Victor William Wilkerson passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, kindness, and adventure. Born on February 22, 1955, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Tom and Glenna Wilkerson, Victor’s early life was shaped by his family’s military background and the wide world it opened before him. A true citizen of the world,…