IN MEMORIAM
Celebrating the Life of Donald L. Kimmel Jr., 1935 – 2024
NEWS Davidson Emeritus Professor Don Kimmel was raised as a Quaker in South Jersey, attending the Mickleton Meeting House with his brothers and parents each First Day. Accordingly, his family plans a Memorial Meeting in celebration of his life at 3 p.m., October 19,...
In Memoriam: Barbara Campbell Johnston
NEWS Barbara Campbell Johnston, 94, of Davidson, NC, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Sevya Homes of Mooresville. She was born November 12, 1929, in Cliffside, NC, daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Campbell. In...
Beautiful Reflections About Barbara Johnston
NEWS By: Gatewood Payne Campbell Davidson has lost a true gem and my heart is sad. Barbara Johnston passed peacefully yesterday. I met her 43 years ago when fate landed our family in the house right across the street from her. She had no daughters and I...
In Memoriam: Donald Loraine Kimmel Jr.
NEWS Donald L. Kimmel Jr., beloved biology professor who inspired generations of students at Davidson College, died peacefully at home on August 20, 2024, with Meg, his devoted wife of 41 years, by his side and surrounded by loving family and friends. The oldest of...
In Memoriam: Rosemary Raynal
NEWS Rosemary Raynal January 6, 1946 — July 19, 2024 Rosemary Alexander Raynal, 78, of Davidson, North Carolina, wife of Charles Edward Raynal, III, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. She was a member of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, where she...
In Memoriam: Elaine Gallimore Borders
NEWS January 2, 1937 – June 26, 2024 Elaine Gallimore Borders, 87, of Davidson, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2024, after a short illness with acute leukemia. She was born on January 2, 1937, to Stokes and Doris Jones Gallimore in High Point, NC. She...
In Memoriam: Dr. Michael Mario Orlando
NEWS Michael Mario Orlando passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at his home in Davidson, North Carolina. He was born in 1942 to Viola Phyllis Orlando and Mario Michael Orlando of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mike attended St. Mark’s Catholic Church and graduated from...
In Memoriam: Charles Darius Massey (May 7, 1937 – May 14, 2024)
NEWS Charles Darius (Charlie) Massey of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 14 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He lived at The Pines at Davidson with his wife, Sue since 2011. Charlie was 87 years old. Born and raised in Waxhaw, NC, Charlie is...
In Memoriam: William R. “Bill” Giduz
NEWS William R. “Bill” Giduz, longtime public relations official for Davidson College, advocate for affordable housing, and committed community servant died May 11, 2024 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 72.Born April 12, 1952 in Chapel Hill, NC, he...
In Memoriam: Leonard Clarence McRee
NEWS Leonard Clarence McRee, 84, of Davidson, NC passed away on April 24, 2024. Leonard was born in Newton, NC on December 22, 1939, to the late Clyde McRee and Iva Ikerd McRee. Along with his parents, Leonard is preceded in death by his older brother Harry McRee....
In Memoriam
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