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Betty White Hall
Apr 16, 2025
Betty White Hall, 67, of Creedmoor, North Carolina, passed away at Hock Family Pavilion surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on October 13, 1957, to the late Lewis White, Sr. and Ruth Wiggs White.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 41...
Minnie Josephine Lynn
Apr 16, 2025
Minnie Josephine Lynn, 92, of Franklinton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born March 3, 1933, in Durham, North Carolina to the late Will and Nettie Smith.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Tommy Lynn and their daughter, LuAnne O’Brient.
Mrs. Lynn started working when she was 14...
Susan Shepherd Blalock
Apr 14, 2025
Susan Shepherd Blalock of Franklinton, NC passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on April 14, 2025, at the age of 74.
Susan was born February 10, 1951, to the late Cabot and Frances Fields Shepherd in Durham, NC.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronnie Blalock; son, Chase Blalock and wife Christy of Creedmoor; daughter, Laurie...
Curtis Keith Altholz
Apr 12, 2025
Curtis Keith Altholz of Chapel Hill, NC, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and successful entrepreneur, passed away on April 11 2025. He was born on January 8, 1950.
Curt was known for his humor, strong wit, and his warm and generous spirit, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was an amazing negotiator and mentor. His entrepreneurial...
Richard James Allen
Apr 11, 2025
Richard James Allen, 70, of Morrisville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Madeline Wilson Allen (Maddie), at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Known to many as Rick, he was a devoted husband, loving son, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his kind,...
Linda Cooley Cole
Apr 9, 2025
Linda Beth Cooley Cole passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Cole was born on June 29, 1944, to the late Otha Carl Sr. and Hazel Cooley.
In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Leroy Cole; her brother, Steve W. Cooley; her father and mother-in-law, Somner Leroy and Annie...
Lester Earl Dudley
Apr 9, 2025
Lester Earl Dudley, 97, of Durham passed away on April 9, 2025, at home with his family by his side. Mr. Dudley was born on September 27, 1927, in Craven County, NC to the late Vernon and Lizzie Jane Barrow Dudley.
In addition to his parents Mr. Dudley is preceded in death by his wife Janie Wynne Dudley; brothers; Russell Dudley,...
Katherine King Shelton
Apr 4, 2025
Katherine King Shelton, 90, of Durham, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Shelton was born June 6, 1934, to the late Luther King and Pauline Holder King in Durham, NC.
In addition to her parents, Katherine is preceded in death by her son, Terry Shelton;...
Amy Fox Davis
Apr 4, 2025
Amy Fox Davis, 49, of Roxboro, North Carolina passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1975 in Durham, North Carolina to Ronnie and Jeanae Fox.
Amy graduated from Southern High School in 1993. She enjoyed going out to eat and really looked forward to online shopping. Most of all she enjoyed being with Brandon, watching...
Jacqueline Pearson Adams
Mar 28, 2025
Jacqueline Pearson “Jackie” Adams, 87, of Durham went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025, at home with her children at her side. Jackie was born November 12, 1937 in Wilson, NC to the late Donald Pearson and Josephine Barnes Pearson.
In addition to her parents Jackie is preceded in death by her husband Larry Adams; sisters,...
James Thomas Avery, III
Mar 27, 2025
James T. Avery III, “Jim”, 79, died peacefully on March 27, 2025, in hospice in Durham, NC after a prolonged illness.
Born in Richmond, VA on July 21, 1945, to Hester and Col. James T. Avery Jr, Jim was raised on army bases throughout Europe and the United States. He spent 2 idyllic junior high school years at Los Alamos, NM...
Jennifer Renee Reaves
Mar 23, 2025
Jennifer Renee Reaves, 37, of Creedmoor passed away suddenly March 23, 2025. Jennifer was born on September 24, 1987, in Durham.
Jennifer is survived by her daughter Reagan; parents, Darrell and Lisa Reaves of Creedmoor; maternal grandparents, Meleta Hunter and Tommy Hunter (deceased); paternal grandparents, Doris Reaves and James Reaves (deceased); Reagan’s father Craig Ross; many other family members and friends.
Jennifer...
Joan Patsy McKenna
Mar 22, 2025
Joan Patsy McKenna, 78, of Franklinton, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1947, in Wytheville, Virginia to the late William and Blanche Wright.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Wright, Con Wright, Billy Wright and Roger Wright;...
Robert Charles West
Mar 19, 2025
Robert Charles West, 68, of Durham passed away March 19, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital. Mr. West was born February 18, 1957, in Canton, Ohio.
Mr. West is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna T. West; sons, Chris Hill, his wife Nikki and daughter, Kadence, of Graham, NC, and Troy Yates, his wife Lisa and son, Trevor; daughter, Bridgette...
Ernest Gary Browning
Mar 19, 2025
Ernest Gary Browning, 80, of Durham passed away March 19, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital. Mr. Browning was born on August 6, 1944, in Durham to the late William Robert and Ferrie Wilkie Browning.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria Brown Browning; daughter, Therese Carol Browning and his brother, William R. Browning,...
Josephine Harrison Adams
Mar 18, 2025
Mrs. Josephine Harrison Adams, 93, of Raleigh, passed away Tuesday March 18, 2025, at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center in Durham.
She was born October 12, 1931, to the late Elmon and Vidette Powell Harrison. Mrs. Adams worked at CPL as a stenographer for many years and was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, eating out, sewing, gardening and...
William Edward Ray
Mar 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Ray, who left us on March 17, 2025. He was a man of kindness, generosity, and a deep love for the simple joys in life.
William had a passion for tractors. He was always mowing or piddling in the yard. He was just as at home behind the grill. He was always...
Johnny Jacob Kelly
Mar 17, 2025
Johnny Kelly, 93, entered the gates of Heaven on March 17, 2025. He was born May 10, 1931, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late L. Winfield Kelly Sr. and Louise Cavenaugh Kelly.
Johnny served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War, reflecting his lifelong sense of duty and honor. In 1966, he and his wife, Ethel...
Martha Noah Mayton
Mar 17, 2025
Martha Rose Noah Mayton, 86, of Roxboro passed away March 17, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Mayton was born on February 22, 1939, to the late Garland Haywood Noah and Nannie Teasley Noah in Durham, North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ardie Lee Mayton, Jr.; her daughter, Shelia Jo Parnell; and sister,...
Carl Thomas George
Mar 15, 2025
Carl Thomas George, 78, of Durham, NC passed away peacefully March 15, 2025, at Duke Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born November 11, 1946, in Henderson, NC, the son of the late Sammy George and Margaret Young George. He graduated from South Granville High School and proudly served in the North Carolina National Guard for 15 years.
Carl married...
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