The Obituary Section

Douglas Raymond Lee

, North Carolina

Doug was born on September 8 1951 in Essex County New Jersey to the late Donald Lee and Margaret Twyman Lee. He was raised in Livingston New Jersey where he attended St. Philomenas Elementary School and Essex Catholic High School followed by a brief time at Mount Saint Marys College in Maryland. As a young man Doug embraced adventure traveling throughout the country and spending time in Colorado and New Orleans before returning to Livingston where he maintained deep roots for many years. A jack of many trades Doug worked primarily as a tree surgeon during those years operating his own business and later applying his skills in carpentry. With a largerthanlife personality and a gift for connecting with people he cultivated friendships across generations and throughout the community. He especially treasured the camaraderie of the Merrigans Tavern softball team and the many friendships that grew from it. Later in…

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James Michael Marsh

, North Carolina

James Michael Marsh 73 passed away peacefully on August 16 2026. Born May 26 1953 in Owensboro Kentucky James was the son of William Bruce Billy Marsh and Mary Charles Potts. He grew up in Shepherdsville Kentucky where he began a life filled with family friendship music and a love of learning. James was a proud graduate of Murray State University where he earned his undergraduate degree and the University of Kentucky where he received his masters degree. He went on to build a successful 37year career with IBM where he worked as an IT Architect. His intelligence dedication and commitment to his work were hallmarks of his professional life. Outside of work James had a passion for singing that brought him great joy throughout his life. He shared his beautiful voice with many choirs around the city including Master Choral and the church choirs of Our Lady of Lourdes…

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Barbara Lynn Boice Ludwig

, North Carolina

age 81 passed away peacefully on Friday August 14 2026. Born on October 9 1944 Barbara was a strong spirited woman whose warmth resilience and unwavering love for her family touched the lives of everyone around her. Barbara found joy in the simple momentswhether that meant dancing watching football walking along the beach searching for shells or volunteering. Above all she cherished time spent with family and friends and had a way of making the moments she shared with them meaningful. Strongwilled and fiercely independent Barbara had a determination that was unmistakably her owna quality that was as much a part of her charm as her strength and tenacity. Barbara took pride in her family. She was a devoted mother a doting grandmother who celebrated every milestone with pride and a loving greatgrandmother who treasured the newest generation of her family. Her enduring legacy of love fun strength and perseverance…

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Jeri Reaves Williamson

, North Carolina

August 2, 2026

Jeri Reaves Williamson 80 passed away on August 3 2026 while living in FuquayVarina North Carolina. Jeri was born on March 17 1946 in Greenville North Carolina and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in WinstonSalem. In the late 1960s she attended Coastal Carolina College in Conway South Carolina where she was crowned Miss Coastal Carolina. She later returned to campus as an adult learner taking classes simply for the love of learning. For many years Jeri was an active and beloved member of the Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island SC where she served as president for a time and dedicated much of her time to volunteering with children with special needs. She was also a longtime member of Brookgreen Gardens and looking forward to the gardens Christmas lights each year was one of her favorite holiday traditions. She found joy in quiet pleasures a good book an afternoon relaxing…

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