Submitted Obituaries

A force of nature, Dr. James (Jim) Horton Palmer, died peacefully from complications with Alzheimer’s on August 10, 2026, at UNC Hospice in Pittsboro.  Jim passed away in the loving company of his long-time partner, Elizabeth...

Dr. Lewis Roland Obituary Dr. Lewis Roland, 86, peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Kinston, North Carolina, Dr. Roland was the beloved son of the late Marie Prillia (Anderson) and Lewis...

Shaun Wilburn passed away at his home in Hillsborough, North Carolina on the morning of February 26, 2026. Born on December 4, 1963, in Chapel Hill, Shaun lived a life defined by the work of his hands, the warmth of his heart,...

Karen Piplani died peacefully at home in Chapel Hill, NC on Feb 15, 2025 after a long illness.  She was with her daughter, Mira, and husband, Ratan (Ray), at the time of her passing. She was born in 1941 to Christian Elmore...

Longtime Chapel Hill Business Owner and Community Supporter Jack Sanders Passes Away John Martin “Jack” Sanders, 63, of Chapel Hill, passed away on January 5, 2025. Jack was the longtime owner of Jack Sanders Paint Company,...

Julie Glasser Harrison, 66, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away on October 30th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Julie was born on November 24th, 1958, in Siler City, North Carolina. She attended Jordan Matthews High...

Ene Marie Thomsen passed away on October 21, 2025, at age 94, after a short illness. She died peacefully in her home at The Arbor at Galloway Ridge in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Ene Marie was born in the village of Timring,...

William Scott Kelly (March 15, 1951 – January 31, 2025) William Scott Kelly died in Charlotte, NC from complications of a stroke. He was the son of William Clavon Kelly and Betty Elizabeth “Jo” Kelly (nee Lynn). Scott...