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...
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This Week:
Randy was joined by Lesley Landis and her father, Dr. Frank H. Russell in February of 2023. They discussed his experiences during a long career as a trauma surgeon. Following his passing, we’re airing this episode in memoriam.
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This Week: Retired trauma surgeon Dr. Frank Russell has had a rich life befitting his 95 years. Time in the Navy, then medical school at UT in Memphis led to a surgical internship at Bellevue Hospital in New York City which preceded a 30 year professional practice. He’s a sailor who’s built several boats and an aviator who designed and built experimental aircraft. He also designed and built his “Valhalla” in Vermont. Two years ago he left to live with family in Pittsboro and has kept cognitively spry drawing and making models.
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