IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam: Ralph Lewis Quackenbush
NEWS Ralph Lewis Quackenbush was born in Englewood, New Jersey (Bergen County), and was the eldest son of Alice Scriven Quackenbush and Melvin M. “Mum” Quackenbush. Ralph had two brothers, Everett Quackenbush, and Jan Quackenbush, who predeceased Ralph....
In Memoriam: Letitia Johnston Kimbrough
NEWS Letitia Johnston Kimbrough June 12, 1942 — October 28, 2024 Davidson By all accounts, when Letitia “Tish” Johnston Kimbrough passed away on October 28, 2024 at the age of 82, she had one of the longest family connections to the Town of Davidson. Tish’s parents,...
In Memoriam: Charles L. Cornwell
NEWS Dr. Charles Landrum Cornwell of Flat Rock, North Carolina, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife, Marty; his family, and his friends on October 30, 2024. Born in Shelby, N.C., on May 3, 1939, to James Francis Cornwell and Sarah Elizabeth Hamrick...
In Memoriam: Larry Michael Carmann
NEWS Larry Michael Carmann, 75, of Davidson, North Carolina (formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska) died October 28, 2024 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, with his family at his side. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. EST on November 9, 2024 at St....
In Memoriam: Alberto Hernandez-Chiroldes
NEWS Juan Alberto Hernandez-Chiroldes January 31, 1943 – September 17, 2024 Juan Alberto Hernández-Chiroldes passed away on September 17, 2024. He lived a life of impact: one that shaped his family, his students, and his community. Visitation will be held at...
In Memoriam: June Fleenor White
NEWS Nelle LeJeune (June) Fleenor White, 95, died on September 10, 2024 at The Pines in Davidson. Born in Charlotte on October 29, 1928, June was the daughter of Lloyd Jefferson Fleenor and Verna Kilbourne Fleenor. June is survived by her husband of 73 years, Mack...
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
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