Michael J. Keel, age 57, left a void that can never be filled with his untimely passing on June 24. A faithful 29-year member of the Church of the Ascension, his spiritual faith fueled his strength. The world has never known a more devoted friend or neighbor, and every life he touched was made better by his sincere concern and hardy handshake.

Born and raised near Kansas City, Mo., he became a successful national and international marketing executive, most notably with Philips Electronics. He became one of the foremost authorities for the Philips Electronics brand in North America. He played an instrumental role in the naming of Philips Arena in Atlanta, and served as the North American regional voice on the global Philips advertising council. He was named one of Advertising Age magazine's "Top 100 Marketers" and an "Industry Innovator" by the Wall Street Journal.

In the early '80's, he and wife Beth moved to Knoxville, Tenn., where Mike dedicated his unwavering support to the University of Tennessee. He was the architect behind the Philips/UT Athletics partnership, and he was a consultant to the University of Tennessee's Vol Radio and TV Networks.

Mike's most prized possessions were his wife, Beth, and the shining light in his life, his daughter Katie, a scholarship swimmer at the University of North Carolina. He was a loyal son, devoted husband, and nurturing parent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles (Chuck) and Betty Keel.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Beth; and daughter Katie, of Knoxville; and siblings, Ron and Vicki Keel, Cheri and Ed Reardon, and Steve and Nancy Keel, all from the Kansas City area.

A memorial service was held June 27 at the Church of the Ascension with The Rev. Father Howard J. Hess officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to University of North Carolina Swimming & Diving Team, P.O. Box 2126, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2126, "in memory of Mike Keel."

Clyde Camp Jr.

Clyde Camp Jr., 76, passed away after a difficult battle of health related issues.

Clyde was hospitalized at UNC-Chapel Hill for three months and then sent to rehabilitation at Kindred Hospital, where he passed after being there a month. He fought a hard battle with great dignity and constant concern for all his loved ones.

Clyde graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1953, where he was a cheerleader as well as involved in numerous other activities. He was employed with Northen-Blue law offices since April of 2003, and gained much joy from his friends and cohorts at the firm and in the court systems. He served on the SECU Board in Carrboro, through which he created many special relationships, not only through the board, but within the banks themselves.

Clyde was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marilyn Greene Camp, and his beloved daughter, Paula Camp Freeman. He is survived by his daughter, Allyson Camp; his grandchildren, Brittany Cooke, Holly Cooke, R. Dylan Hill, Caroline Freeman and Wyatt Freeman. He is also survived by his dearest friend, Anna Colson.

The memorial will be held July 12 at 2 p.m. at Farrington Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. Flowers are acceptable or donations can be made in his honor to Farrington Baptist Church.

Rosalie Massengale

Rosalie MacNeill Massengale died peacefully at Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill on June 18, at the age of 92.

She was born in Lumberton on Aug. 27, 1916, to Thomas Alexander MacNeill and Rosalie Williams MacNeill. She attended St. Mary's School in Raleigh and graduated with a BA from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts in 1937. She received a MA in history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught at St. Mary's and at St. Ann's in Charlottesville, Va., prior to working for the U.S. Army's G-2 military intelligence unit in WWII.

Rosalie married Lt. Col. Robert Nabours Massengale in 1943. They moved to Austin, Texas, where she gave birth to three sons. Following her husband's death in 1952, she returned to Chapel Hill with her children. She received a degree in library sciences at UNC in 1954, and worked at the UNC Law Library and at the UNC Health Sciences Library from 1955 to 1974.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband and her eldest son, Robert Nabours Massengale Jr. She is survived by her sons, Thomas MacNeill Massengale and William Massengale, William's wife Sally Massengale and five grandchildren: Alexander MacNeill Massengale and Laurin Elizabeth Massengale, children of Thomas and his former wife, Page Ann Richardson; and Robert Nabours Massengale, John McLaughlin Massengale and William Fitzhugh Massengale, children of William and Sally, all of Chapel Hill.

She was a devoted member of the Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church and of the Society of the Colonial Dames of America. In 2002, her family established the Rosalie M. Massengale Nature Reserve in Ashe County in her honor.

Rosalie will be buried alongside her husband and her son, Robert, Jr. in The Little River Cemetery in Maysfield, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. today at the Chapel of the Cross. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any gifts in Rosalie's memory be made to the Carol Woods Employee Appreciation Fund c/o Carol Woods Retirement Community, 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27514.

Margaret A. Middleton

Margaret Alice Middleton was born in Washington, D.C., on July 10, 1944, and died June 18, 2009. Since 1981 she resided in Carrboro, where she was a violist and played many concerts with various groups in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area. Most notably she was a member of the orchestra for the annual Duke University Messiah performances.

Margaret graduated from the Eastman School of Music and the Julliard School. She also studied at the New York Restaurant School and the New York School of Interior Design. She was known as Migret to all of her musician colleagues and enjoyed a long career based in New York City as a freelance violist. From 1970-1972 she lived in Salzburg, Austria, as a member of the Mozarteum Orchestra and principal violist with the Camerata Academica Chamber Orchestra.

In 1986, she and her partner Jane began selling muffins at the Carrboro Farmers' Market, where she became famous as the Maggie of Maggie's Muffins. Soon there was a muffin shop followed by Maggie's Cafe & Espresso Bar, which opened in 1990 and ran successfully until 1997 when Maggie and Jane retired from the food business.

She is survived by her partner of 32 years, Jane Hamborsky, and their Wheaten Terrier, Murphy; Jason and Megan Hinton of Chicago and children Eve Margaret and Logan; nephew John Middleton and wife Megan and children Ellen and Jack; niece Laura Adams and husband Brad and children Caroline, Emily and Sarah; her countless friends and doctors who loved her spirit for life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LIVESTRONG Lance Armstrong Foundation at livestrong.org. Maggie loved Lance and his great success as a champion cyclist.

A celebration of life service and funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, NC.

Deil Spencer Wright

Deil Spencer Wright died June 30, 2009, after a brief illness.

Born in Three Rivers, Michigan on June 18, 1930, he was the son of William Henry Wright and Gertrude Buck Wright.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister Margaret Wright Fuelling, and daughter-in-law Merrimon Heyward Wright. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Patricia Mae Jaffke Wright; his children, David C. Wright, Mark W. Wright, Matthew Deil Wright and Lois L. Wright; his granddaughter Lindsey M. Wright; and sister Phyllis Wright Swanwick.

Educated at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, he received a B.A. in political science, a Master of Public Administration a Ph.D. in political science. He taught at Wayne State University, University of Iowa and University of California at Berkeley before serving at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a professor in the Department of Political Science from 1967-1983, an Alumni Distinguished Professor from 1983-2002, and Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus in 2002.

Deil was a devoted husband, loving father and true community servant.

He was a teacher, preacher, lecturer and leader as he traveled the United States and the world, active in many professional and community organizations. Deil was a passionate golfer and softball player. He was an active member of Rotary International for over 36 years, serving as Chapel Hill Rotary Club president and several club positions. He professed his Christian faith throughout his life as a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, licensed "local lay preacher," Lector, choir member, Board of Trustees Chair, Buildings & Grounds Chair, and capital improvement project director.

A memorial service was held Saturday, July 4, at The Chapel Hill Bible Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 632 Laurel Hill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693; The Wright Scholarship Endowment, UNC MPA Program, CB#3330 Knapp-Sanders Bldg., Chapel Hill, NC 27599; or online at www.sog.unc.edu/uncmpa/giving/support.html.

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