Recent Obituaries

May 8, 2013

DURHAM Mr. Edward Lee Hunt, 75, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in his home.Edward was born in High Point June 8, 1937. He was one of eight children of Carl Clifton and Bertha Kenley Hunt. Edward married the love of his life, Janelle Ann Holt, September 4, 1954 and they have four daughters. He retired...

May 7, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Bertha Lee Leonard Ferrell, 94, of Durham, died on Tuesday, May 07, 2013.Mrs. Ferrell was born in Rocky Mount, N. C. to the late Frank Ellis Leonard and Waverly Lee Taylor Leonard. She was the co-owner of LeDawn’s Clothing Store. She was a member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church for 46 years and taught the Bertha Ferrell Sunday...

May 5, 2013

DURHAM- Mrs. Martha Percy Boatright-passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 after several years of declining health. She was born August 14, 1927 in Hendersonville, N.C. to the late Daisy S. and Victor Percy, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her sister Alyce Green and brothers Willard Percy and Victor Percy, Jr. Martha lived in Durham since 1939,...

May 5, 2013

DURHAM-Mr. Gary Wayne Crawford, 53, of Durham died on Sunday, May 5, 2013. He was the son of the late Carlon Crawford. He loved fishing and was an avid Duke Basketball fan. He attended Cornerstone Community Church. He is survived by his mother, Louise D. Crawford, two sons, Bradford James Crawford and Christopher Blake Crawford both of Durham; two brothers,...

May 4, 2013

DURHAM- Mr. Eugene Elvin Rudd, 68, of Durham died on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of Harold Elvin Rudd and Estelle Ray Rudd. He retired after twenty five years of service from GTE as an Installer/Repairman. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church for 37 years, he loved his...

May 2, 2013

DURHAM-Ralph Horace Crossman, 79, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was the son of the late Horace Crossman and Mildred Ehrhardt Crossman. He served in the U.S. Army, Dominican Republic. He retired from IBM after twenty six years of service as an Analyst. He was a member of American Legion Post 7 and Lynn’s Cross Road Ruritan Club, also...

Apr 28, 2013

Apr 25, 2013

CREEDMOOR Mr. Clarence Ludlow C. L. Rich, 51, of 2410 Coley Pond Road, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.C.L. was employed with UPS. He loved the Lord and was a member of Brassfield Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman. He was a former member of the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department and the Brassfield Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded...

Apr 25, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Bertha Marie Schultz Hurd, 86, of Durham, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013.Mrs. Hurd was born in Appleton NY, to the late Rudolph Schultz and Mary Blumerick Schultz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hurd; son, James Hurd; brother, Ralph Schultz and a sister, Dorothy Argue.She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Jepson of...

Apr 25, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Joy Hales Boyette, 72, of Durham, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013Mrs. Boyette was born in Johnston County to the late Rolan Hales and E. J. Creech Hales. She retired after 30 years with IBM Corp. She attended Gorman Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edgar Boyette.She is survived by her daughters, Pamela...

Apr 23, 2013

DURHAM Mr. John Rowland McCurley, 83, of Rougemont, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.Mr. McCurley was born in Chicago, Ill, to the late John and Irene Elizabeth Tillmore McCurley. He started Old Hickory Motors in 1981 and owned John McCurley Oxford Ford and several used car lots. He loved the car business but his passion was his wife and family....

Apr 23, 2013

DURHAM Mr. Larry Gene Fortner, Sr., 73, of Durham, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.Mr. Fortner was born in West Virginia to the late Wonnie and Illene Booth Fortner. He was a retired truck driver for Earl Latta Grading. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Fortner, Jr.He is survived...

Apr 20, 2013

DURHAM- Clina Woodlief Wheeler, 88, of Durham died on Friday, April 19, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Aubrey Woodlief and Sarah Powell Woodlief. She retired after thirty years of service as a secretary from Burlington Industries. After retirement she worked part- time for H&R Block. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas C. Wheeler. She...

Apr 19, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Irene Lamm Marshburn, 83, of Durham, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 19, 2013.Mrs. Marshburn was born in Nash County to the late Henry T. and Dona Perry Lamm. She was a homemaker and was devoted to her family and church. She was a member of the First Assembly of God for 51 years.She is...

Apr 16, 2013

TIMBERLAKE Mr. Bruce William Street, 82, of Timberlake, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was the son of the late James Newton Street and Lillian Blalock Street. He served in the Korean War. He retired from Sperry Rand. He was a member of Somerset Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Hazel Street Blackwood, Evelyn...

Apr 14, 2013

APEX Ms. Cynthia Marie Averitt, 37, of 4721 Banview Lane, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013.Ms. Averitt was born in Durham. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Huntsberry. She is survived by her father, Kenny Averitt of Apex; son, Dale and daughter, Melissa; brother, Chris Averitt (Janie) of Kittrell and a sister, Cheryl Huntsberry of Wilmington.Graveside services...

Apr 13, 2013

DURHAM Barry McGhee, 72, of Durham, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, with his family by his side.He was born to Louise McGhee and the late John McGhee, June 17th 1940, in Durham. Barry graduated from Southern High School in 1958 and served in the U. S. Navy from 1960 to 1964, spending the majority of his time aboard...

Apr 13, 2013

Mr. Carl Lloyd Seesdorf, 83, of Durham, died on Saturday, April 13, 2013.He is survived by his stepson, Tim Lang and two sons, Karl and Frank Seesdorf.There are no services planned at this time.

Apr 11, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Ruth Duke Rigsbee, 80, of Durham, died on Thursday, April 11, 2013.Mrs. Rigsbee was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late William Bush Duke and Geneva Ellis Duke. She was a homemaker and made everyone feel at home when they were at Goose’s house. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tonya...

Apr 11, 2013

DURHAM- Buddy Chrietzberg, 64, passed from his earthly life April 11 at his home. Buddy was born in Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 1948 to Camilla Landrum and Col. William D. Chrietzberg, Sr. Buddy grew up near several Army bases in the US and Oberammergau, Germany, until the family settled in Chapel Hill, N.C. He graduated from Chapel Hill HS in...