Recent Obituaries
Carolyn Jean Williams
Nov 3, 2012
DURHAM-Mrs. Carolyn “Jean” Williams, 81, of Durham died on Saturday, November 03, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William C. Partin and Ruth Burnette Partin. She retired from BCBS of N.C. as a Supervisor of Claims Research. Mrs. Williams was a Charter Member of Farrington Road Baptist Church, also an avid fan of the UNC Tarheel Women’s Basketball....
Connie Earl Wright
Nov 3, 2012
GRANVILLE- Mr. Connie Earl Wright, 68, of Stem died on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Granville County Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Durham with the Rev. Tim Wheeler officiating. Visitation with the family will be at the church...
Annie Jean Flinchum
Nov 1, 2012
DURHAM Annie Jean Flinchum, 80, departed this life on Thursday, November 01, 2012, at Stafford house in Durham. She was the youngest child of Roy M. and Carrie L. Flinchum, born December 7, 1931 in Draper NC. She grew up in Murdoch School in Butner NC. She was an outgoing, quickly trainable compassionate person. She remained there as an adult,...
Dessie Columbus Durham
Oct 27, 2012
DURHAM Mr. Dessie Columbus Durham; 94, a former resident of Durham, died on Saturday, October 27, 2012. He had lived in Eden for the past 10 years.Mr. Durham was born in Hall County, Georgia to the late Dessie C. Durham and Alma Smith Durham. He retired from Golden Belt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Durham, daughter,...
Wesley Allen Weeks
Oct 27, 2012
DURHAM Mr. Wesley Allen Weeks, Sr., 81, a former resident of Durham, died on Saturday, October 27, 2012.Mr. Weeks was born in Sampson County to the late Robert Wesley Weeks and Lula Estelle Ammons Weeks. Prior to retiring from J & H Glass Company, he ran dairy routes for Long Meadow and Pine State Dairies. He was preceded in death...
Yvonne Brantley Waters
Oct 24, 2012
DURHAM Mrs. Yvonne Brantley Waters, 75, of Durham, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.Mrs. Waters was a native of Nash County, the daughter of the late Arnold Green Brantley and Viola Reams Brantley. She lived in Beaufort County for 27 years. After retiring with over 20 years of service from GTE she worked 27 years as a private in home...
Edward E. Champion
Oct 23, 2012
DURHAM Mr. Edward E. Champion, 80 of 5535 Burton Chapel Road, died on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.Mr. Champion was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late AuFice P. Champion and Caroline Evans Champion. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was employed with General Electric of Mebane as a Security...
Mr. P.W. Clayton
Oct 21, 2012
WAKE COUNTY- Mr. P.W. Clayton, 76, of Cary died on Sunday, October 21, 2012. He was the son of the late W.W. Clayton and Elma Blackwood Clayton. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a machinist for Liggett & Myers and was the owner and operator of Crystal Coast Transport, Inc. He was known affectionately as “ Blue Grand-Daddy...
Rodney Watson
Oct 21, 2012
DURHAM Rodney Phillip Watson, 41, of Durham, died on Sunday, October 21, 2012, after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Rodney was born on October 2, 1971 in Durham. He was employed as a mechanic with N-Tune Automotive. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy P. Watson and his uncle Donnie Watson. Rodney loved life and could always...
Mildred Mickey Michael
Oct 20, 2012
DURHAM-Mildred L. “Mickey” Michael, 86, of Durham passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Luther Latta and Mamie Hunt Latta. Mickey was a loving wife and mother who raised three boys and was always thinking of others. She was much loved by her many friends, her...
Maurice Stephenson
Oct 18, 2012
Maurice (Steve) B. Stephenson, 81 of Creedmoor passed away October 18th, 2012. He was retired from the U.S Air Force where he served in Korea and Viet Nam. Steve is survived by his wife Mary Johnson Stephenson, one son, Mauri Stephenson, one step-son, Phillip Eugene Partin, one granddaughter Angela Stephenson Starke and husband David, and their children Braeden (7) and...
Odis Odell Hutchins Jr.
Oct 14, 2012
DURHAM Mr. Odis Odell Hutchins, Jr., 75, of 3856 Angier Avenue, died on Sunday, October 14, 2012.Mr. Hutchins was born in Swain County to the late Odis Odell Hutchins, Sr. and Gertrude Payne Hutchins. He was a 1957 graduate of Oxford Orphanage and was a Printer. He was a Coach and Commissioner of the Bethesda Athletic Association. He was preceded...
Anne Hawley Perry
Oct 13, 2012
DURHAM-Anne Hawley Zeck Perry, 67, died on Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late William Oney Hawley and Alice Causey Hawley. She was employed by Erwin Oil Co. for 27 years. She was a member of Greystone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Francis...
Niki Leigh McCorkle Jones
Oct 13, 2012
STEM Mrs. Niki Leigh McCorkle Jones, 38, of Stem, died on Saturday, October 13, 2012.Niki was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor. She was preceded in death by her father, Lionel B. McCorkle.She is survived by her husband, Chuck Jones; two daughters, Gabrielle Jones and Autumn Jones; her...
William Colley
Oct 12, 2012
William Leon Colley, Sr. age 75, of Durham, NC, died Friday, October 12, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was a son of the late James D. and Alice B. Colley. He is survived by his wife, Dottie M. Colley of the home; his son, William L. Colley, Jr. and wife Kim of Durham, NC; and his daughter, Debra Jean...
Mary Hill
Oct 10, 2012
DURHAM- Mary Laura Keen Hill, 74, of Durham died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Coy Keen and Lucy Baker Keen. She was born in Johnston Co. on October 19, 1937. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church, but grew up attending the Salvation Army, and later Angier Avenue Baptist Church. She...
Donald Wayne Eubanks
Oct 10, 2012
Durham-Donald Wayne Eubanks, 77, of Durham died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 after a lengthy illness and injuries sustained from a recent fall. He was the son of the late Wilburt Eubanks and Lessie Carver Eubanks. He was a Veteran of the US Army where he served at Thule Greenland AF Base. He retired from IBM and an avid Duke...
Judy Wu Pham
Oct 7, 2012
DURHAM-Judy Wu Pham, 30, of Durham died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Mrs. Pham was a Pharmacist at Duke Hospital. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She is survived by her husband, Nam-Kha Pham, parents, Cheng Wu and Bing Hong, one daughter, Amelia Pham of Durham; one sister, Jennifer Davenport of Birmingham, AL.A memorial service will be held...
Kenneth Wayne Stephenson
Oct 7, 2012
DURHAM- Kenneth “Wayne” Stephenson, 60, of Durham died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Lewis David Stephenson and Doris Glenn Stephenson. He was a self-employed sound engineer, an avid Tar Heel fan and he loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Rita Stephenson, one son,...
Ann Marie Davis
Oct 7, 2012
DURHAM-Ann Marie Carpenter Davis, 72, of Durham died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Doc Carpenter and Odele Lloyd Carpenter. Mrs. Davis retired from Duke University after 33 years of service as a Bio-Medical Secretary. She currently worked for Dickerson Fencing. She attended Freedom Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers,...
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