Joseph Ferriola (Joe "Stretch") of Durham died June 21, 2009, at Duke Medical Center after an unexpected and brief illness. He was 86 years old.

Joe was born in Passaic, N.J., in 1922 to Salvatrice (Kate) and Nicolo Ferriolo of Italy, and was the youngest of seven children. Joe changed his name from Ferriolo to Ferriola as a young man because he "thought it sounded better." He trained as a printer and apprenticed in the US Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., from 1942-43 before serving in the US Navy Construction Battalion from 1943-45.

He is survived by daughters Jeralie Andrews of Bennett, N.C., and Patrice Ferriola of Chapel Hill, and grandchildren Jene Kapela, Kailyn Andrews, and Zach, Kate and Emma Ferriola-Bruckenstein. He will be missed by his son-in-laws David Bruckenstein and Robert Andrews. He is predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Laurelie, and siblings Vincent, Frankie, Tony, Fran, Vee, and Chris.

Joe was devoted to his family and cherished his friendships, some extending back for more than 60 years. He never missed an opportunity to tell a joke, sing a song, or take to the dance floor.

A celebration of his life will take place August 15 at 6 p.m. at the Five Oaks Clubhouse (off of Pinecone Drive) in Durham. Call 929-5802 for more information.

William Battle Cobb Jr.

William Battle Cobb Jr., 81, formerly of Chapel Hill, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, in Virginia Beach, Va.

He attended the McCallie School in Chattanooga and graduated from UNC in 1949 where he was a member of the Naval ROTC. As a career shipboard officer, he served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander. In retirement, he was an avid North Carolina and Virginia fisherman whose vacations often took him back to Hawaii where some of his ships had their home port.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Cobb Hamilton, and five nieces and nephews.

A private cremation and burial will be held in Cape Charles, Va.

Memorial contributions can be made to Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Nazaria Joaquin Munoz

Mrs. Nazaria Joaquin Munoz, 70, of Siler City, died July 28, 2009, at UNC Hospitals.

Born April 19, 1939, in Mexico, she was a daughter of Julio Munoz and Nicolasa Joaquin. Mrs. Munoz was a homemaker and a member of Iglesia Bautista Misionera Roca Fuerta in Pittsboro.

She is survived by her husband, Calixto Hernandez; sons, Jose Luis, Cruz, Sual, Amatias, Javier and Gerardo Hernandez; daughters, Elena, Estella, Graciela, Marta and Alna Hernandez; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and 11 brothers and sisters. Her son, Javier, preceded her in death.

The funeral service was Friday at Iglesia Bautista Misionera Roca Fuerta. The graveside service was held Saturday at Pittsboro Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel, in Pittsboro.

Lynnette W. Omar

In memory of Lynnette W. Omar, services will be held Friday at United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Viewing will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m., followed by the service at 1:30 p.m. and burial.

Funeral arangements provided by Jones Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kidney Cancer Association at www.kidneycancer.org, Click on "donate now" under the "Give" section. Checks can be mailed to Kidney Cancer Association, P.O. Box 3516, Oak Brook, IL 60522.