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OBITUARIES
Obituary: David Lee Kroninger
David Lee Kroninger August 20, 1953-May 9, 2025 The world got a little dimmer on May 9 for those who loved Dave Kroninger, as he passed away surrounded by family. Dave touched the lives of more people than he realized. Among those are his wife, Jane Murray; siblings,...
Former UNC Strength Coach Dies in Car Crash; Community Raises Money for Family
Former Carolina Athletics strength coach Dominick Vetell died in a car crash May 16, with the UNC community raising money to help his family.
First Black Hillsborough Mayor Horace Johnson Dies at 95
Horace Johnson, a longtime elected official who became the first Black mayor of the Town of Hillsborough, died Thursday. He was 95 years old.
UNC Men’s Basketball Star Larry Miller, 2-Time ACC Player of the Year, Dies at 79
Larry Miller, who starred for the UNC men's basketball team under head coach Dean Smith in the 1960s, died Sunday in Pennsylvania, the program announced Monday afternoon. Miller was 79. https://twitter.com/UNC_Basketball/status/1922041330592580068 Miller helped the...
Obituary for Carol Ruth Stainback Newnam
Carol Ruth Stainback Newnam died Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was 82 years old. Born in Charlotte, NC, Carol moved to the Chapel Hill area in 1966 after marrying Boyd Lee Newnam (dec. 2001). She worked as a home economics teacher for two decades in Durham and Chapel...
Obituary for Sally Carson
Sally Victoria Carson, of Cary, NC, died on April 23, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital, peacefully, with family by her side. She was born on July 13, 1950 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Earla Rowley Carson and Parker Cooke Carson. She was predeceased by her sister,...
Obituary for Frederick Wayland Henderson
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dr. Frederick Wayland Henderson, on March 17, 2025 at age 79.
Chapel Hill High Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Matt Stevens Dies at 51
Matt Stevens, who played football for Chapel Hill High School and won Super Bowl XXXVI with the New England Patriots, died last Thursday. He was 51 years old. Stevens graduated from Chapel Hill High in 1991 and went on to start for Appalachian State, helping the...
UNC Grad Rebecca Lobach Named as Third Soldier in Airliner, Army Helicopter Crash
The U.S. Army revealed UNC alumna and Triangle native Rebecca Lobach as one of the soliders in the helicopter and plane crash on Jan. 29.
Award-Winning Historian, Former UNC Professor William Leuchtenburg Dies at 102
William E. Leuchtenburg, a renowned U.S. history professor and UNC professor emeritus, died Tuesday at his home in Chapel Hill.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Lei (Bella)
Dear Lei (Bella), You are a shining star of Carrboro High! You have excelled in musical theatre and art, captivating audiences with your talent and charm. As you step into the next chapter of your life, we couldn't be prouder of the mature, happy, lovely young lady...
