All Obituaries

Kurt Erich Muller passed away on Friday, January 14, 2020, in Chapel Hill. Mr. Muller was born September 26, 1922, in White Plains, New York.  He was married to the former Ruth Rawls on December 29, 1949, in Centenary Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Survivors include his wife Ruth; sons, Michael Muller (Becky) of Morehead City, North Carolina, Frederick Muller (Annette) of San Clemente, California, and Peter Muller (Carol) of Adelaide, Australia; his grandchildren, Nick and...

Robert (Bob) Lee Ballard, Sr, 85 of New Bern, NC passed away after a short battle with cancer on January 14, 2022. Bob was born in Fulton, NY. Bob served in the US Navy. He was stationed in New London, CT and served as an engineer aboard the USS Argonaut submarine. He was a veteran of the Korean War. After completing military service, Bob returned to Fulton and entered public service as a Fulton Firefighter and was Superintendent of Fire Alarms for the city of Fulton. Bob was also very...

Kurt Erich Muller  Born September 26, 1922 Died January 14, 2022 He was the son of Kurt George Muller and Caroline Horber Muller. He was married to the former Ruth Rawls of Winston Salem, NC on December 29, 1949. Surviving are his wife Ruth and sons Kurt E. Muller (Hilde), Michael Muller (Becky), and Peter Muller (Carol). Deceased is son Frederick Muller (Annette). Grandchildren are Nick Muller and Sean Muller of Florida, Grant and Samantha Muller of Australia, and Chloe Muller of...

Stanley Dee Forester October 11, 1935—January 13, 2022 Stanley Dee Forester of Asheville, NC (lately of Pittsboro, NC), dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grand/great-grandfather and friend, passed quietly into the presence of Jesus, January 13, 2022, after a brief illness. He was a devoted family member, church leader, cantata director, volleyball coach, Rook partner, and preacher at the Rescue Mission.  His generosity reached many and his heart for helping...

James Arthur Ellis, 88, passed away January 12, 2022 at Sanford Health and Rehab in Sanford, NC. He was born in Chatham County, NC April 9, 1933 to the late John and Edna Johnson Ellis. James worked at J.M. Odell Mfg. Company, until its closing and he retired from the Chatham County Schools Maintenance Department. He liked nothing better than being outdoors, hunting, fishing or just spending time in nature. He loved to dance with Square and Line dancing being his favorites. James also was...

It is with great sadness that the family of Everett Kent Watts, Jr. announces his passing on January 8, 2022.   Born on July 5, 1964, Kent is survived by his mother, Hilda Gray Coggins; sisters, Karen (husband, John), Kendra, Pam and Keriette (husband, Jay).   Kent was loved by many; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Due to COVID, there will not be a public service. Instead, Kent's immediate family will gather to celebrate his life. Kent's wish was...

Ronald Boyd Caldwell passed away on January 6, 2022 at the age of 74, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Ronald managed his illness with strength and grace, wanting to spend as much time as possible with his friends and loved ones.  Ronald was born in Riverdale, MD, the youngest of five children.  He was known by friends and family as Ron or Ronnie.  He graduated from the University of MD where he met his wife and went on to a career in the United...

Frieda (Zawisza) Billings, 95, of Chapel Hill, NC and formerly of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022 at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryant Hospice Home of UNC in Pittsboro, NC. Frieda was born on October 10, 1926 to Joseph and Mary (Wojtowicz) Zawisza in No Billerica, MA. She attended Billerica, MA schools. Prior to her retirement, Frieda was employed by the Tax Collector’s Office for the City of Nashua, NH. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at St. Joseph’s...

HOWARD A. STALEY, D.P.M.   Howard A. Staley, 66, of Moncure, N.C. passed away at 1:39 p.m. Monday, December 27th, 2021. He was the husband of Hélène Hinson Staley. Dr. Staley owned and operated a podiatric medical practice in Sanford. He practiced podiatric medicine for 40 years and was semi-retired the last seven years. Dr. Staley changed the name of his podiatric medical practice from his own name to that of First Feet, P.L.L.C. in 2016.  He operated two...

Dorothy Sturdivant Braxton, age 91, of Pittsboro, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at Swift Creek Health Care Center in Cary. Mrs. Braxton was born in Chatham County, on June 20, 1930, to the late George Bailey Sturdivant and Ila Mitchel Sturdivant. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wilson Braxton, one brother, Nelson Sturdivant, and grandson, Glenn Braxton, Jr. Surviving relatives include three sons, Vernon Braxton and Robin Badders of Apex, Glenn Braxton and wife Penny of...