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OBITUARIES
Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking: Obituary for Ann Habersham Irvin Wilson
Friends and family mourn the loss of an independent, witty, creative, faithful, gentle, and self-sacrificing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ann Habersham Irvin Wilson.
Reese McHenry, Powerhouse Local Rocker, Dies After Battle With Cancer
After an intense and extended battle with cancer, Triangle-area rock musician Reese McHenry died Thursday. She was 51 years old. The artist behind records like "No Dados" and "Tourist" had been fighting "incurable and inoperable" sarcoma that had metastasized to her...
UNC and Football Communities Share Tributes in Tylee Craft’s Memory After His Death
Hundreds of UNC and football community members shared posts on social media honoring Tylee Craft after his death was announced on Saturday.
UNC Football’s Tylee Craft Dies After Prolonged Battle with Cancer
Tylee Craft, whose long bout with cancer galvanized and inspired his teammates on the Tar Heel football team, died Saturday. He was 23 years old. https://twitter.com/UNCFootball/status/1845193547646959770 "We said to the players on Thursday at practice that he was...
Obituary for Giles William Blunden
Our community lost a tireless advocate for sustainable living on September 28, 2024, with the passing of Giles William Blunden of Carrboro, North Carolina. Giles settled in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area in 1970 after he received his architecture degree from the...
Obituary: Lee Bernard Heavlin
Lee Bernard Heavlin, age 78, died peacefully at home on the 10th of September 2024. He was born in his childhood home in Camden, NJ on February 13th, 1946, to the late Leona Bernard Heavlin and Paul Arndt Loth.
Obituary for Don Hartman
Don Hartman, June 21, 1930-August 2, 2024 Don Douglas Hartman passed away at his home in Chapel Hill, NC on Friday morning, August 2, 2024. Don was born and raised in Carnegie, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, and then served as a Lieutenant...
Obituary for Brick Oettinger
Brick Oettinger, 81, of Durham, N.C., passed away June 29, 2024, after a valiant 10-year fight with Multiple System Atrophy. He died at home, with his wife and beloved dog, Lily, by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 17, 2024, at The Friday Center,...
Obituary for Betsy Young Fenhagen
Betsy Young Fenhagen, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died peacefully at the age of 94 on May 30th, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. She was surrounded by her three adoring children. In her last four years of life, Betsy faced Alzheimer’s Disease with resilience,...
Reception to Honor Dannie Ray Mason
Dannie Ray Mason, one of Chapel Hill's own musical legends, passed away on Tuesday, May 21st. Public viewing will be held on Friday, May 31st from 12-6 PM at Knotts Funeral Home on Graham Street. His funeral service will be held Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 AM for...
