All Obituaries

Darry Andrew Allen was born on December 27, 1952, to the late James Allen Sr. and the late Mary Quick Allen in Wilson County, North Carolina. On May 16, 2022, he was called home to a richer and fuller life reunited with his parents and siblings. Darry was affectionately known as BaeBae. Darry was educated in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools system. He worked for Long Meadow/favorRich Dairy for many years. He had a passion for working on cars and cooking. He loved fishing and having big...

Mr. Paul Riggsbee, Jr., was born on January 16, 1932 in Pittsboro, North Carolina to the late Paul & Jennie Riggsbee. He was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Lillie Mae Riggsbee; parents, two brothers Elie & Joe Riggsbee; and three sisters, Louise Bradshaw, Frances Burnette & Elma Harris. Paul worked as a heavy machine operator for 30 years with Neville Brothers...

Mr. Kenneth Fernander Harris, son of the late Mr. Alvis Eugene Harris and the late Mrs. Dorothy Barnett Harris was born September 27, 1961. After 61 full years, he departed this Life on May 6, 2022. He was born and raised in Chapel Hill, NC and attended Chapel Hill High School. Kenn had a fond love for the outdoors, he loved fishing, and appreciated all wildlife, especially horses and dogs. He was a man who touched the lives...

Mary May Ester Atkinson, was born, on March 20, 1939. She was married to Nathaniel Burnette on October 13, 1957. They were married for 65 years, they raised 5 children; Marion, Charles, Jerry, Terry, and Davin. Mary also enjoyed and loved her share of pets, just to name a few; Sammy, Nestle. Koko, Blue, and Johnny. If you knew Mary, affectionately known as “Mary B” then you knew that Mary’s heart was a large and caring one. Mary was baptized on August 12, 1961 as one of...

Mrs. Rochella White Rice was born on August 24, 1940 in Anderson, S.C. to the late Johnnie and Mamie White. She quietly departed this life on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in her home. She was married to the late Carl Rice. He preceded her in death in 2004. She joined Evergreen Baptist Church in Anderson, S.C. at an early age. After relocating to Chapel Hill, N.C., she became a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, N.C. She was the...

APPLICATION FOR HEAVEN Applicant Full Name: Stella Mae Farrar Applicants Reservation #: April 18, 1946 Application Date: April 18, 2022 Place of Birth: Chapel Hill, NC Parental Recommendation for Admission: Mother: Della Blacknell       Father: Toy Farrar, Sr. Education: Lincoln High School, Class of 1964 Position Seeking: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Spiritual Gifts): Kindness, Hospitality, Making all things Beautiful Surviving Family; Son: Reginald A. Farrar...

Melvin Parrish Jr was born on July 24, 1979, in Wake County, North Carolina to Melvin Parrish Sr. and Annie Faulcon Parrish. Melvin, quietly and suddenly, departed his earthly life and transcended into eternal rest on Friday April 15, 2022, in his home.  Melvin accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and continued on his spiritual journey into his transition.    Melvin received his early education in the Chapel Hill Carrboro School System and he...

Philip Martin Rego was born in Fall River, MA on October 10, 1947, to Dennis Silva Rego and Zoe Martin Rego. He died on April 13, 2022 in his home in Chapel Hill, NC. He was surrounded by his beloved family and friends after a fierce battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. An avid gardener, poet, spiritual aspirant and truth-seeker, Philip was never much interested in living an ordinary life; instead, he lived by his own rules.  Philip grew up in Charlotte from the age of two until he moved...