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His other siblings survive Curt:  Diana Reece, Deloris and Jack Spurrier, and Gary Severs. He also leaves behind many chosen brothers who have loved and supported him dearly through the years:  Ron Silverman, Michael Thomas, John Griffith, and Curt Campbell.\n\nWhile in high school, Curt wanted to be an astronaut.  He discovered that many astronauts at that time had graduated from the aerospace program at Purdue University, so that’s where he attended college.  During his first year there, he discovered he was color blind and could not fly. Since that wasn’t an option, he returned to Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville with a master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1977.\n\nCurt was an avid fly fisherman, an artist, an engineer who could fix just about anything, a builder, a gardener, a devoted pet dad, and he loved to sing.  He was a serious athlete and a long-distance cyclist.  As a young man, he flew his bicycle to France to participate in the 750-mile Paris-Brest-Paris race.  He loved tennis, skiing, hiking, bowling, pickleball, and yoga.  He was also intensely passionate about Dodgers baseball and Louisville Cardinals football and basketball.\n\nCurt worked for IBM in Austin, TX, before relocating to Santa Fe, NM, where he worked for the New Mexico Environment Department.  In 1998, he met his wife, Essie Silvers, to whom he was devoted for more than 26 years.  They relocated to Asheville, NC, in 2009, where Curt taught engineering at AB Tech and enjoyed great fly fishing, loving friends, and spectacular sunsets.  Essie and their dog, Micha, will cherish Curt’s memory as they find a way forward without his enduring love and support.\n\nAs an inspiration to those who knew him, Curt was a passionate, sensitive, generous, and tenacious man who loved and lived life to its fullest.  He continues to encourage those of us who were blessed to walk this path of life alongside him.  Fish on, beloved."}},"city":"Asheville","county":"Buncombe","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/28/2025","age":71,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/e328894a521525859200b6a12a1bae3f/object_Object_46eda4457f.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"df20422d-8ab3-516f-bc2b-bcc718d94c84","slug":"2025-04-27-Betty-Meadows","name":"Betty Meadows","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Dudley","county":"Wayne","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/27/2025","age":94,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"7109ff59-5199-566c-8c8c-ec69d284365b","slug":"article-647","name":"Barbara Flynn Riggs","content":{"data":{"content":"July 13, 1944 - April 27, 2025\n\nBarbara Flynn Riggs passed away on April 27th, 2025 in Raleigh, NC while in the care of WakeMed Hospital. She was born on July 13th, 1944 in Dayton, OH to Christine Tabor Flynn and Jerry C. Flynn, Sr. Barbara's growing up years were spent in Knoxville, TN. After years of working in real estate administration, Barbara and her children moved to Raleigh, NC where she pursued occupations in real estate and food service brokerage. She and her husband, Lester, spent many wonderfully fun years playing golf together with friends and cousins, making many friends along the way. Barbara was also a faithful member of Christ Baptist Church.\n\nBarbara is predeceased by her parents, Christine and Jerry Flynn. She is survived by her loving husband, Lester Stancil Riggs; her son, Gregory J. Scott (Lynn); daughter Angela R. Scott; granddaughter Eddy Marie Rich (Cody); grandson Tabor Scott (Shyanne); great-grandson Kaiden Scott and great-granddaughters Kinsley and Riley Rich.\n\nA graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park in the mausoleum chapel, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC on Thursday, May 1st at 1pm. A private family viewing will be held prior.\n\nPlease consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in her memory."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/27/2025","age":80,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/a21c74ecea304780f7392162b6503a39/IMG_0338_5f04a73aaf.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"e9a956d6-d2a9-5da0-bc39-67825a9ed2ac","slug":"2025-04-27-Blair-Caracci","name":"Blair Caracci","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Chapel Hill","county":"Orange","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/27/2025","age":72,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"e0b08eb9-9ae2-5e24-b82c-ac58fd4b6ee5","slug":"2025-04-25-Vincent-Foote","name":"Vincent  Foote","content":{"data":{"content":"Vincent Millard Foote, born on December 17th, 1933, died as a result of a stroke on Friday, April, 25th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family in his final days. He is survived by his children, Teresa Bailey and her husband Wayne; Jeanette Foote and her husband Jesse Baskir; Monica Foote;  Zane and Zoe Foote and their mother Carol Finley; five grandchildren, Vince Bailey, Jeb Bailey (Nicole), Alex Bailey (Meri Ashlen), Robby Bailey (Amanda), and Zeke Bailey (Shelby Robertson); and six great-grandchildren (Coralie, Rhett, Colter, John, Tucker, and Tessa). He was predeceased by his daughter, Deborah Foote, his parents, his first wife, Helen, and his siblings. \n\nVince (Dad, Pepa, Foote, Horse, Footsie, Mr. Vince) was a beloved father, professor, and neighbor who led a life full of stories that we never tired of hearing. He achieved, accomplished, and conquered so much in his 91 years. He grew up in an Irish Catholic family in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a sister and two brothers. He began working at age eight, delivering ice with his uncle, and since then, he largely defined his life by his work. He sold shoes, worked as a steeplejack, and caddied all before finishing high school and enlisting in the US Army to fight in the Korean War. He attended the University of Cincinnati on the GI Bill and majored in Visual and Product Design with a year-long co-op and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He had lifelong friends from his Cincinnati neighborhood, Purcell High School, his UC program, and Sigma Chi. He married and had his first children during college, then moved with them to western North Carolina to work as an industrial designer. This move, like most things Vince, had many accompanying stories that included a major detour, bears, moonshine, small aircraft, a glass house, chain-smoking, Chicago shenanigans, and a beauty pageant. The office moved to Raleigh, NC, where the Footes’ first house sported a larger-than-life Batman in the front yard. Batman later became a raft in the Neuse River Derby. Around this time, the famed School of Design at NC State University asked Vince to teach one course as an adjunct, 40+ years later, he retired as a Distinguished Alumni Professor, Fellow in the Industrial Designers Society of America, and having won NCSU’s Holliday Medal and the University of North Carolina O. Max Gardner Award. His full academic bio can be read here. Hundreds of School (College) of Design alumni have kept in touch with Vince through Facebook, visits, and cards, and he treasured each of these interactions. \n\nSometime in the late 1970s, Vince accepted a suggestion that drinking a gin and tonic and then running a mile would give a great buzz. He did it and loved running so much that he set the gin aside and became a nationally ranked long-distance runner. He ran numerous marathons, including Boston and New York, and three 100-mile ultramarathons. His favorite distance was 50 miles, and his favorite course was the Marine Corps 50 in Washington DC. He formed life-long friendships running daily with the NCSU Road Scholars from their home base, Carmichael Gymnasium, and later formed even more friendships, earning a black belt in Taekwondo. In his 60s, Vince welcomed two more children to his family. Debi, Teri, Jeni, Moni, Zoe, and Zane brought so much joy to his life, and he was their rock. Throughout his life of work and running, his children remained his thread. “Mr. Vince” spent hours walking in the Forest Park Neighborhood in retirement. He served his neighbors by pulling in their trash cans, collecting mail during their vacations, and tossing their newspapers onto their porches in the wee hours of the dawn up until his stroke. He was steadfast in this. He was also steadfast in his core belief: Everyone is uniquely capable of self-excellence and should pursue it throughout their lives. We are sure he is wishing his family, friends, and neighbors “NAMASTE,” his favorite all-caps salutation. \n\nVince, ever the educator, donated his body to the UNC School of Medicine for study. The family plans a group run/walk soon to honor Vince. In the meantime, they invite you to think of Vince on your next run or visit to the PR; to register for that race you’ve been thinking about; to pull in your neighbors’ trash bins for them or toss their newspaper a little closer; or to make a gift in his honor:\n\nCatholic Charities Raleigh\nhttps://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/donate/\nTo make a gift in honor or in memory of an individual, please make the donation using this online portal, then contact Gabby Amos with the honor or memorial information. Gabby.Amos@ccharitiesdor.org or (984) 900-3117. \n\nNCSU K-12 Design Lab Fund\nhttps://design.ncsu.edu/designlab/give/\nDesignate your gift to honor Vince after the payment page.\n\nFinally, the family wishes to thank the Forest Park neighbors who nurtured us so lovingly over the last 13 days."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/25/2025","age":91,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/195c2197abbac0b654e56f6700403317/object_Object_a9918fd587.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"3b785d69-d127-5c4c-a1fb-7cc8d87ae3e5","slug":"article-645","name":"Bonnie Jo Carpenter","content":{"data":{"content":"Bonnie Jo Carpenter, 77, passed away after surviving several years of cancer, on April 23, 2025 with her family by her side.    She was born June 29, 1947, in Williamston, MI to Doran and Marlowe (Dexter) Hart.\n\nShe was preceded in death by her father Doran in 1982, granddaughter Alicyn Johnson in 1995, husband Dennis Carpenter in 2002, and brother Rod Hart in 2010.\n\nShe is survived by her 100-year old mother Marlowe; sister Carol (Ken) Lycos, brothers Denis (Nancy) Hart and Robert (Kelli) Hart; daughter Holly Johnson, son Jason Carpenter; grandchildren Marcus, Ciara and Dominic Johnson; Casey White, Jackson and Caleb Carpenter, and Julia (Tristan) Fenby; great grandson Gianni Johnson and great granddaughter Jovie Fenby; and numerous nieces and nephews.\n\nBonnie was a retirement planning specialist and health insurance liaison while serving 28 years as the executive director of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, a very large nonprofit organization located in Lansing.  The organization serves ALL public school employees who retired from Michigan public schools.   She retired in 2011.\n\nShe also volunteered several years as the Memorial Lutheran church and school secretary in the 1970s.\n\nBonnie's passion in life was her family and her faith.  She was a WELS Lutheran and member of Memorial Ev. Lutheran Church in Williamston for 72 years; Ascension Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, NC, for 3 years; Zion Lutheran Church in Lansing for 1 year; and at her death at Refuge Durham Church in Durham, NC.\n\nThere will be no public celebration of her life.   The legacy she has left behind is that Jesus is her, and your, Savior; He conquered death at His resurrection; He is ever present as the true God!   Jesus was with her her whole life, even at her death.   She is now resting in His Peace forever."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/23/2025","age":77,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/1459ff5e3de316e38df4293a27e6b700/object_Object_2dbda02a52.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"f53f92b3-ef1f-5d50-aed7-3eeb3ef92274","slug":"2025-04-23-LaVern-Broadwell","name":"Lavern Edward Broadwell","content":{"data":{"content":"Lavern Edward Broadwell 91, was born in Upstate NY on November 13,1933 died on April 23, 2025. He was raised on his family farm in Oswego NY. He lived many places over the years NY,AZ,CA,ID and moved to Roxboro NC in 1982. Survived by four children & their spouses Arthur & Ronna Broadwell, Greg & Angela Broadwell, Helena & Allen Alford  all of Roxboro NC , Mark Broadwell of HI. & many grandchildren and great grandchildren. One living sister Carolyn Earhart of Florida. \n\nHe enjoyed the outdoors in his gazebo, making wood projects for his family. He was a carpenter most of his life. He loved his ice cream & peanut butter toast. \n\nAt his request, no services will be held."}},"city":"Roxboro","county":"Person","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/23/2025","age":91,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/616218c67a8222b7cec2092710b4a3b6/object_Object_8a3392ed3d.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"67a2628d-7cb2-53ce-af73-202033371dcc","slug":"2025-04-23-Brian-Bortell","name":"Brian Bortell","content":{"data":{"content":"Brian R. Bortell, of Havana, Illinois, died peacefully at the age of 83 on April 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his daughters’ home in Cary, North Carolina.\n\nBorn in Peoria, Illinois, on December 19, 1941, to Glen and Mary Bortell, Brian was an exceptional student with a brilliant mind, starting first grade at age 4 and going on to receive his Master’s Degree in Analytical Mathematics from Michigan State University in 1965. Only his thesis remained to complete his PhD when he opted to shift focus to his growing family.\n\nBrian went on to work as a software developer for Ford Motor Company for over 35 years. Residing in Plymouth, MI, he was an extraordinary father to his four children, John, Andy, Maria, and Katie, and a faithful, steadfast companion to his wife, Dorothy. Brian was a fantastic grandfather to seven. Upon retirement Brian returned to his beloved hometown of Havana, IL, and spent the last two years  of his life living in Cary, NC, with his wife and his daughters’ family.\n\nBrian loved the Chicago Cubs and singing along to Elvis Presley. He was an avid movie buff—from sci-fi to drama—and read voraciously. He adored animals, especially dogs, and was awed by the beauty of nature. Brian always had a passion for space and wanted to travel amongst the stars, even being accepted to NASA, although he chose to put his family first.\n\nBrian had the most contagious, full-hearted belly laugh and could get an entire group laughing to the point of tears. He was always quick with a joke to lighten a mood and liberal with his enveloping hugs. Although he was a man of few words, Brian had only friends and made no enemies, blessing and enriching the lives of everyone in his orbit.\n\nBrian was a devoted Christian who served as a deacon at Canton Calvary Assembly of God in Canton, MI, and later at First Baptist Church in Havana, IL. Brian believed in love and compassion above all and was always willing to help. He was a gentle and comforting presence with an abundance of patience. Brian lived a life of service to others, always putting the needs and feelings of others before his own. The heavens are surely rejoicing his arrival as he finally takes that journey through the stars.\n\nBrian is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Dorothy Bortell; son Andrew Bortell and grandchild Alex Bortell; daughter Maria Bortell; daughter Kathleen and her husband Craig Lukasik and grandchildren Ezra and Silas Lukasik; grandchildren Jessica, Jacob, Jenna, and Julia Bortell; brother Ted and his wife Debbie and their son TJ Bortell; sister Glenda and her husband Joe Towery and their two daughters Shannon Roat and Christie Towery and their son Tad Towery; great-nieces Brittany Roat-Sarff, Cassy Roat-Rhinehart, Ellie Roat, Elizabeth Towery, and Willa Towery; great-nephews Christopher Towery and Truman Towery; great-great-niece Emerson Sarff; and several cousins.\n\nBrian was preceded in death by his son, John Bortell; his brother Glen (Glenda’s twin); parents Glen and Mary Bortell; grandparents Frank and Lucy Rudolph and Samuel and Ida Mae Bortell; and several ‘really good boy’ canine companions.\n\nBrian wished to be cremated and for his remains to be buried alongside his family in his hometown. A memorial service (with the option of virtual attendance) will be held this summer in Havana, IL. Details to be announced."}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/23/2025","age":83,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/ab3eae388e5fd0c9538c14cc17528b1b/object_Object_16686c71df.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"ff921f81-04c3-54d8-ad6d-22d9b76a0b91","slug":"article-646","name":"Wendel Leo O’Scha","content":{"data":{"content":"It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my beloved husband Wendel Leo O’Scha, who gained his wings 4/23/2025 at 72 years old. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom. He is survived by his wife Stephanie O’Scha. His children Misty Fisher, Wendel O’Scha II and Denise Burney. His grandchildren Summer Burney, Tyler Hendren, Michael Medina and Wyatt Burney."}},"city":"Durham","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/23/2025","age":72,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/44b788068efd148bc6b241fa9ad38d0d/IMG_1387_44cd3783e2.JPG"}}}},{"node":{"id":"bdf4e525-0f3b-56d3-bd6c-6033c8a0e9bd","slug":"2025-04-23-Rodney-Prouty","name":"Rodney Prouty","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Smithfield","county":"Johnston","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/23/2025","age":86,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"c17e52bf-6ecf-5afc-99f6-87999a8e8fb2","slug":"2025-04-22-Justin-Hunnings","name":"Justin Wayne Hunnings","content":{"data":{"content":"Justin Wayne Hunnings, 33, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2025. Born October 11, 1991 in Johnston County, Justin is preceded in death by his father Steve Hill and sisters Betsy Hunnings and Loretta Hill.  He is survived by his mother Diana P. Hunnings, brothers Rowdy and Luke Hill, Michael (Moe) Tate, sisters Sherry Jones, Tonia Hill, and Tammy Mitchell. Many nieces and nephews, especially Samuel and Jacob Hunnings. Life time best friends Roger Adams and Derrick Bowman.\nThere will be a life celebration for Justin on Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ 2 pm at Unity Fellowship Church  697 Community Dr. Goldsboro, NC 27530. Pastor Kelvin Gurley will be officiating."}},"city":"Princeton","county":"Johnston","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"04/22/2025","age":33,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/acaaa58de1dd8573951bfc018f2af073/object_Object_29fcd73e55.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"bf82f8cd-1c3d-5f71-9744-891cffcb369d","slug":"2025-04-22-Robert-Kostka","name":"Robert Kostka","content":{"data":{"content":"It is with very deep sadness,  that we share the news that the world lost a very special man, Robert Edward Kostka on April 22, 2025. He transitioned peacefully at home under the care of his children and hospice support.  He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Reilly Kostka.  He is survived by his two children.  His son,  Leonard Robert Kostka of Raleigh NC, and granddaughter Krista Lyn Kostka of Clarksville, TN.  Daughter, Judith Ellen Kostka of Raleigh, NC, and grandson Keith Kostka, his wife Catherine Kostka, and two great granddaughters Maggie June Kostka and Lucy Rose Kostka, of Holly Springs, NC.\n“Bob” was born in Detroit, MI on September 26, 1926, the youngest of five children born to Anthony and Rose Kostka.  He attended St.  Joseph’s High School in Detroit, MI  until he was drafted in his senior year  into the army in 1944.  After serving his term, he was hired by U.S. Radiator and moved to Harrison, NJ.  It was there that he met the love of his life, Ruth “Peg” Reilly, at a dance at the YMCA.  They were married August 1, 1953, and bought a house in Kearny, NJ, where they started their family.  When his employer was purchased by Crane Company, Bob commuted daily into Manhattan, NY.  He then pursued his career as a sales representative with Crane, and relocated the family to Brookfield, CT in 1968.  Bob and Peg were active in their community and their church, St. Joseph’s in Brookfield, where he was an usher for several decades, and was at one time president of the St Joseph’s Mens  Club.  The two loved to square dance, and also attend dances at their church.  They also enjoyed taking the family to the Jersey Shore for summer vacations every year.\nBob and Peg moved to Raleigh, NC in 2006 to be closer to family.  After having been a member of The Notables, a singing group in Brookfield, Bob joined the Encore singers after moving to Raleigh.  \nBob discovered a love for running in his early 70’s.  He loved collecting t-shirts and medals and ran over sixty 5K races, and couple of 10K races as well, and did so into his early 80’s.  He was an avid bowler, and a member of the Grey Foxes bowling team until he had to retire from playing at age 95.  \nBob and Peg were  regulars  at the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults,  they made many dear friend there while playing cards and bingo.\nAll of Bob’s caretakers at Duke Hospital and Transtions Hospice consistently described him a “so sweet”.  He was mild-mannered, quick witted, funny, kind, classy and the epitome of how you can live a full, healthy life if you do everything in moderation.  He will be terribly missed by his adoring family, and  many friends.\n\nThere will be a mass Thursday, May 1st at 12:30 at St. Raphael’s Church, 5801 Falls of the Neuse Rd. Raleigh. NC. 27609, followed by a celebration of life.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Transitions Life Care. 250 Hospice Cir.  Raleigh. NC. 27607 or The Anne Gordon Center.  1901 Spring Forest Rd.  Raleigh. 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