Recent Obituaries
Lorraine Lee
Jan 25, 2024
Helen “Lorraine” Lee, 88, passed away on January 25, 2024.
Mrs. Lee was born August 31, 1935, to the late Alfred and Helen Varhol Faipler in Rossiter, Pennsylvania. Lorraine was a longtime member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church.
Lorraine loved children and was a longtime Sunday school teacher at Durham Memorial, even after having a stroke in 2006. She also...
Thomas H Poole
Jan 24, 2024
Thomas Howard Poole (1932-2024)
Thomas Howard Poole, 91, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep in Jacksonville, Florida after a long period of illness on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024.
Thomas was born on October 14th, 1932 in Durham, North Carolina to Roland Howard Poole and Mae Bowles Poole. His younger brother, Wayne, was born in 1946. Tom attended Durham...
Gail Harrison Grossman
Jan 23, 2024
Gail Harrison Grossman, 75, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on January 23, 2024.
She was born on January 16, 1949 to Harry “Hap” and Joan Harrison in Norfolk, VA. After graduating from Granby High School, she went on to Beaver College before graduating from the University of North Carolina with a degree in zoology and a Masters after Teaching. For...
Eunice Virginia Cook
Jan 23, 2024
Eunice Virginia Cook, 92, passed away peacefully, January 23, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Cook was born on May 3, 1931, to (the late) Ella Mangum and Decatur Clemmie Moses in Granville County, North Carolina.
Mrs. Eunice Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cook; five brothers; six sisters; grandchildren, Lauren Carden, Lori Davie, and Billy Davie.
Mrs. Cook is...
Julie Ann Williams Caulder
Jan 19, 2024
Julie Ann Williams Caulder, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family
Ms. Caulder was born October 24, 1963, to (the late) Billy Albert Williams and (the late) Edna Audrey Moore in Durham NC.
Ms. Caulder graduated in 1982 from Northern High School in Durham, NC. After graduation, she attended Alamance Community College...
Lori "Sugie" Fields
Jan 18, 2024
Mrs. Lori “Sugie” Fields, 62, of Durham passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Duke Hospital. Lori was born on January 20, 1961, in Durham, NC to the late Lorraine Ellen Coppinger and William Larry Blake.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Cecil Ray Fields, Jr. of Durham; brothers, Michael Blake of Atlanta Georgia and James “Jamie”...
Patricia Lewis Tunstall
Jan 18, 2024
Mrs. Patricia Lewis Tunstall, 86, of Durham passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion. Patricia was born April 1, 1937, in Wake County, NC to the late Lloyd Norwood Lewis and Bertha Speagle Lewis.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her brother, John Lloyd Lewis.
She is survived by her husband Rives M. Tunstall, Sr....
Patrick "Pat" Dennis
Jan 17, 2024
Patrick Bryant Dennis was born September 10, 1930 and went home to Jesus from his bed at the home of Bryan and Angel Moody as she read the Bible to him on January 17, 2024. (Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15)
Pat is survived by his daughter Dianne Moody and husband David...
Jose Edgardo Mendoza Lopez
Jan 15, 2024
Mr. Jose Edgardo Mendoza Lopez, 53, passed away January 15, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an accident.
Edgardo was born November 29, 1970, to the late Maria Angela Lopez and Jose Mendoza in El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras. Edgardo was a person of both fun and admirable qualities. He dedicated himself to delivering exceptional work and consistently demonstrated a strong work...
Charles Owen Hill
Jan 13, 2024
Charles Owen Hill, 78, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1945, in Durham, NC to the late Charles Owen and Mary Hill. At a very young age, Charles’ father passed away leaving his grandparents, Robert and Lottie Hill, to be heavily involved in his...
Virginia E. Bennett
Jan 13, 2024
Mrs. Virginia E. Bennett, 93, of Durham passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion. Virginia was born August 27, 1930, in Durham to the late William M. Elliott and Pearl R. Elliott.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Garland Bennett; son, Donald Bennett; grandson, Damon Bennett; sisters, Ailene McGriff, and Peggy...
Barbara Hawkins Furlough
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Hawkins Furlough, 78, of Durham, left this earth and entered into the presence of her Savior Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Barbara was born August 14, 1945, in Halifax County, NC to the late Clifford and Mary Lucas Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by a sister, Gloria Birdsong.
Barbara is survived...
Esther Lederman
Jan 11, 2024
Esther Lederman (née Gutman) age 99 died suddenly on January 11, 2024 at her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Born May 3, 1924 in Lodz, Poland, she and her family escaped to the village of Chmielnik during the Nazi occupation. Her mother and sister were captured and killed in Treblinka. Esther was hidden together with the Lederman family for...
Donald Wayne (Don) Baker
Jan 10, 2024
Mr. Donald Wayne “Don” Baker, 86, of Durham, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Baker was born January 13, 1937, in Durham County, NC to the late Otha Ray Baker and Katie Champion Baker.
In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his wife Nancy O’Neal Baker, and a sister, Shirley Baker Pennell.
...
Rodney "Scott" Sineath
Jan 8, 2024
Rodney “Scott” Sineath, 57, of Creedmoor, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born August 1, 1966 in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital to the late Troy Sineath, Sr. and Christine Davis Sineath.
Mr. Sineath graduated from Chewning High School. Scott was a faithful member of Living Springs...
Joseph Macon Morris
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Joseph (Joe) Macon Morris, age 88, passed away January 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by family and friends.
Joe was born October 26, 1935 to the late parents of Macon Clifford Morris and Lois Buie in Winston-Salem, NC.
Joe served in the army from 1958 to 1964 including deployment to Germany from 1959 to 1960. After serving his...
Thomas "TW" Baker
Dec 31, 2023
Mr. Thomas Wesley “TW” Baker, 84, of Durham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Mr. Baker was born December 18, 1939, in Durham County, NC to the late Thomas Isiah Baker and Beulah Belle Perry Baker.
In addition to his parents, TW was predeceased by a brother, Douglas Baker and a sister, Barbara...
Ronald Edward Robinson
Dec 27, 2023
RONALD EDWARD ROBINSON of Raleigh, NC was escorted to Heaven by God’s angels on December 27, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years and two cherished sons and their spouses, Rob (Janie) and David (Vicki) along with eight grandchildren, Catie, Emily, Maggie, Clinton, Ian, Colin, Taylor and Nick. He...
William Harrison Strickland
Dec 25, 2023
Mr. William Harrison “Bill” Strickland, 86, of Durham, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mr. Strickland was born January 11, 1937, in Sampson County, NC to the late Ronald Harrison Strickland and Annie Inez McLamb Strickland.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by brothers, Carl Strickland and James Baden Strickland; sisters, Mamie Altemose, and...
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