Recent Obituaries
Eloise Owens Smith
Dec 18, 2024
Eloise Owens Smith, 81, of Durham, passed away Wednesday December 18, 2024, at Wake Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was born January 26, 1943, in New Hanover County, North Carolina to the late Burley Floyd Owens and Leone Prevatt Owens.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son James Ray Smith; brother, Floyd Owens; and sister, Betty Jo...
Sandra Nell Morris
Dec 14, 2024
Sandra Nell Morris, 72, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1952 in Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Fred and Barbara Peedin.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Jerry Morris, Sr.; son,...
Virginia Ann Wall
Dec 13, 2024
Virginia Ann Wall, 86, of Surf City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born in Durham, NC on September 12, 1938, to the late Rand and Virginia Wall.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Dobby Wall. Ms. Wall is survived by her brother, Al Wall...
Mable "Alma" Turner Bridges
Dec 9, 2024
Mable “Alma” Turner Bridges, 79, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born to the late Thomas Guy and Clydie Dillard Turner.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Dawn Bridges and her sisters, Frances, Doris, Joanne, Alice and Betty “Shorty”.
Ms. Bridges retired from Litho Industries as a...
Llois "MeMe" Blacksher
Dec 8, 2024
Llois Laverne “MeMe” Blacksher, 88 of Durham and Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away Sunday December 8, 2024, at Peak Resources Brookshire.
MeMe was born March 9, 1936, daughter of the late Lloyd Charles Johnston and Jessie Mae Shuler Johnston in San Antonio, Texas.
While Llois worked for many years as an accountant in the airline food service and industrial paint settings, her...
Austin Albert Arnold
Dec 8, 2024
Austin Albert Arnold, 60, of Creedmoor, NC passed away Sunday December 8, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Arnold was born August 31, 1964, in Durham, NC, son of the late Vester Ray Arnold and Clara Tilley Aycock who survives him.
In addition to his father Austin is preceded in death by brothers Delbott Arnold and Donald Arnold.
Austin was the proud grandfather of...
James David Yarbrough
Dec 7, 2024
Mr. James “Tom” Yarbrough, 85 passed away December 7,2024 in Louisburg, North Carolina.
Tom was born February 17,1939 to the late Emma Yarbrough in Sanford North Carolina. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his son David, and his mother Emma. Tom is survived by his daughter Tina Y. Barham (Steve); Grandson Adam Yarbrough (Kelika); Granddaughter Heather Yarbrough: and...
Jeffrey "Scott" Dickerson
Nov 30, 2024
Jeffrey "Scott" Dickerson, 51, of Pittsboro, North Carolina suddenly passed away at home on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1972 to his late father, Roy Dickerson and his mother, Susie Woods Dickerson.
Mr. Dickerson worked as a Senior Plant Operator at AirGas Specialty Gases where he was a hardworking and dedicated employee for over 32 years....
Jeffery Wayne Parnell
Nov 30, 2024
Jeffery Wayne Parnell, 61, of Creedmoor, North Carolina passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1963 in Durham, NC to the late James and Joyce Parnell.
Mr. Parnell was a well respected Carpenter in his community. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, basketball and being outdoors. Most of all he enjoyed...
Linda Johnson Gregory
Nov 24, 2024
Linda Faye Johnson Gregory, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on November 15, 1950, in Durham County, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Stevenson Johnson and Gladys Irene Broughton Johnson.
Linda was known for her selflessness and unwavering support for those around her....
Charles Raymond Thompson, Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
Charles Raymond Thompson Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Charles was born in Asheville, NC on August 5, 1937. He attended Lee Edward’s High School in Asheville, graduating in 1955 and then completed his Business Degree in Marketing from the University of North Carolina, graduating in 1959.
After his education, Charles worked at Sears Corp for ten years followed...
Elbert "Eddie" Franklin Westbrook
Nov 19, 2024
Elbert "Eddie " Franklin Westbrook, 64, of Creedmoor, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home November 19, 2024. He was born June 16, 1960, in Durham NC to the late James Earl Westbrook Sr and Darthy Dudley.In addition to his parents he is also preceeded in death by his very best friend and brother James Earl Westbrook Jr.
Eddie...
Sarah Jeanette Lord Hill
Nov 15, 2024
Sarah Jeanete Lord Hill, 90, went home to be with her Savior, Friday, November 15, 2024 at Carolina Reserve of Durham.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Hudson Funeral Home, with the burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Durham. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM,...
Margaret Harris Evans
Nov 11, 2024
Margaret Harris Evans, 97, of Durham, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 11, 2024. She was born at her parents’ home on Jackson Street in Durham on November 7, 1927. She was the daughter of late Samuel Graham Harris and Ollie Dickerson Harris
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Robert Melvin Durham Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Robert Melvin Durham Jr., affectionately known as Bobby, passed away peacefully at Duke Hospital on November 7, 2024, at the age of 58. He was born on September 4, 1966, and spent his entire life in Durham, North Carolina.
Bobby is survived by his cherished grandson, Chase; his father, Robert Melvin Durham Sr.; his stepmother, Clara Durham; his sister, Vickey Durham...
Richard Norris Brown
Nov 7, 2024
Richard Norris Brown, 81, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born May 23, 1943, in Durham, NC to the late Beryl (Buck) Howell and Ollie Sloan Brown.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Beryl, and Billy Brown.
Mr. Brown retired from Liggett & Myers after working for...
Randy Gibson
Nov 5, 2024
Randy Gibson, 59, of Granville County North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born November 28, 1964, in Durham to the late Garland Worth Gibson and Mary McGhee Gibson who survives him.
In addition to his father, Mr. Gibson is preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Gibson.
He is survived by his mother, Mary McGhee Gibson; brothers,...
Lula F. Mangum
Nov 2, 2024
Lula Mangum, 98, of Bahama, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 15, 1926, the daughter of the late Sally Cash Mangum and Van Buren Mangum.
She retired from American Tobacco Company after working there from 1953 to 1987. She was a member of Ellis Chapel UMC. She was known...
Mary Ann Shaw Keith
Nov 1, 2024
Mary Ann Keith, aged 76, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2024. Born on February 10, 1948, Mary Ann lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.
Mary Ann was known for her warm heart and generous spirit. She touched the lives of many with her unwavering support and compassion. Her career...
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