Recent Obituaries
Jeffrey Todd Wells
Jan 19, 2025
Jeffrey Todd Wells, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Duke University Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1963, and lived a life filled with curiosity, passion, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends and profession.
Jeffrey had a successful career, working several years at Glaxo Smith Kline and subsequently at Johnson Controls....
James "Jimmy" Vickers
Jan 18, 2025
James “Jimmy” Vickers, 89, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Durham, NC to the late Walter and Catherine Coe Vickers.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Jamie Allen Vickers; brothers, Thomas R. Vickers, Timothy C. Vickers and Walter Lee Vickers,...
Madeline Wilson Allen
Jan 14, 2025
Madeline Wilson Allen, 61, of Morrisville passed away peacefully January 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1963, in Ruston, Louisiana to the late Henry Boyce and Mary Evans Wilson.
Madeline is survived by her husband Richard J. “Rick” Allen of Morrisville, brother, Henry Wilson and wife Kay of Middleburg, FL and sister, Helen...
Sandra Lee Stammler
Jan 9, 2025
Sandi Stammler transitioned January 9, 2025. A former teacher specializing in instructing students with disabilities, Sandi’s warm demeanor made relationship building effortless with children and adults alike. She made lasting connections in the school systems where she worked: California, Virginia, and at a DODDS school at a Royal Air Force Base in England. Sandi was one of those educators that...
Paul A Newton
Jan 9, 2025
Paul Avery Newton (95) of Durham, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025. Paul was born in Granville County on October 5, 1929, to the late Virgie Tuck Newton and Roger Avery Newton. He was proceeded in death by thirteen siblings, Macie, Mattie, Minnie, Warren “Harden”, Esther, Lena, Louise “Snookie”, Carl “Doc”, Jeremiah “Jake”, Crawford,...
Monroe Burrage, Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Monroe Burrage, Jr., 97, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born in Durham, NC on October 30, 1927 to the late Monroe Burrage, Sr. and Cora Neal Burrage.
In addition to his parents Mr. Burrage was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances Burrage; son, Wayne R. Burrage; brother, Ben Burrage; sister, Margie...
DeWitt Rice, Jr
Jan 5, 2025
DeWitt T. Rice, Jr., 87, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital on September 14, 1937, to the late DeWitt Rice, Sr. and Pansy Roberson Rice.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Edna Brock Rice.
Mr. Rice worked for...
Boyd Jacobs
Jan 4, 2025
Charles “Boyd” Jacobs
Charles Boyd Jacobs; 84; a beloved and cherished father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather entered the kingdom of heaven on January 4, 2025. He departed from his home in Roxboro, NC, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Boyd’s life revolved around his family and his friends that he loved so deeply.
He dedicated his life to providing joy for those he...
Gladys Stallings Young
Jan 3, 2025
Gladys Stallings Young, 93, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Eno Pointe Assisted Living.
Mrs. Young was born July 20, 1931, to the late Mable Ray and Clarence Marco Stallings in Durham, NC. She worked as an Accountant in the Hotel Industry before retiring.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Young is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Young;...
Barry Allan Katz
Jan 3, 2025
Barry Allan Katz 3-16-44 1-3-25
Beloved husband of Belinda Novik, devoted father of Noah Novik Katz, 50 year friend of Paul Gabrielson, good neighbor, and mentor. Barry died quietly at home from a long illness with a rare spinal infection. He will be missed by all for his intelligence, willingness to help, dedication to his family and principles, and basic decency.
He...
Dorothy Oakley Stephenson
Jan 1, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Oakley Stephenson, age 85, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born on August 28, 1939, in Durham, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Dolphus and Lena Oakley.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Larry Stephenson; son, Rodney Stephenson; grandson,...
Barbara Lynch Asbury
Jan 1, 2025
Barbara Lynch Asbury, 75, passed away January 1, 2025, at Duke Hospital.
Mrs. Asbury was born December 25, 1950, to the late Lenore Ruzicci Lynch and George Lynch in Bluefield WV. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilmington, N.C. Barbara loved spending time with family, listening and dancing to beach music, cooking, and teaching water aerobics.
In addition...
John Calhoun Marlowe, Jr.
Jan 1, 2025
John Calhoun Marlowe, Jr. of Durham, North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2025, after a brief stay at Duke Medical Center. A wonderful husband of 70 years to Emma Jean Crabtree Marlowe (the absolute love of his life). He was father to 3 sons (John, Mike, Doug), father-in-law (ilknur/Mike and Camille/Doug). John was born in Sumter, SC on...
Aureliano Ramos
Dec 31, 2024
Aureliano Ramos, 89, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born in El Salvador on June 25, 1935, to the late Gregorio and Secundina Ramos.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 8 siblings.
Mr. Ramos was a Mason for many years in El Salvador where he built beautiful new homes....
Jonathan Lynn Blancett
Dec 30, 2024
Jonathan Lynn Blancett, 43, of Durham, NC, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Born on March 29, 1981, in Wake County, NC, Jonathan was the beloved son of Carolyn Blancett, who survives him, and the late John Chavis.
Jonathan is survived by his son, Brandon Minor, and daughter, Janiya Blancett, both of Durham, NC. He...
Michael W. Wood
Dec 29, 2024
Michael W. Wood, 67, of Creedmoor, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born in Durham, NC on October 28, 1957, to the late Leslie and Mary Edith Wood.
Mr. Wood proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Michael worked for many years at MetLife where he was...
Willard Wells Brantley
Dec 26, 2024
Willard "Billy" Wells Brantley, 62, of Durham, NC, passed away at his home "the bunk house" Thursday, December 26th, 2024.
Mr. Brantley was born in Alamance County on September 26th, 1962, to the late Willard "Bill" E. and Barbara Small Brantley.
Mr. Brantley is survived by his son Brandon W. Brantley and fiancé Scotty Hughes Jr. of Clayton, NC; grandchildren Gresham and...
Ted William Fox
Dec 25, 2024
Ted William Fox, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and Vietnam War veteran, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on September 25, 1951, in Roxboro, North Carolina, Ted lived a life defined by service, love and strength, leaving a lasting legacy for his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The...
Mary Judith Skinner
Dec 23, 2024
Mary Judith “Judy” Skinner, 69, of Henderson, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Maria Parham Hospital.
Born August 29, 1955, in Durham, NC. Judy was the daughter of the late Dewey D. Skinner and Mildred Chambers Skinner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Marshall L. Skinner and her sister, Linda Barrier.
Judy will be lovingly...
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