Recent Obituaries
Anthony Cocuzzoli
Mar 10, 2012
DURHAM-On Saturday, March 10, 2012, Anthony L. Cocuzzoli succumbed to complications from viral myocarditis at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. He is survived by the love of his life, his best friend and wife Danielle, his children Drew and Alyssa; and his faithful black Lab Pax.Born on July 28, 1952 to Dewey and Elaine Cocuzzoli, he graduated from Carthage...
Thomas Wade Baker
Mar 5, 2012
DURHAM Mr. Thomas “Wade” Baker, 83, of Durham, died on Monday, March 5, 2012.Mr. Baker was born in Harnett County to the late Vernon and Alice Asheworth Baker. He retired after 40 years from the American Tobacco Company. He was a member of the West Durham Pentecostal Church. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...
Teresa Kubinsky
Feb 27, 2012
CHAPEL HILL-Teresa Knight Kubinsky , 51, of Chapel Hill died on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Macon Knight. She was of the Methodist Faith. She was preceded in death by her brother Samuel Knight.She is survived by her mother, Patsy Hutchins, one son, Robert Wayne McKinney, one brother , Ralph Powell, one sister,...
Selah Janan Barnes
Feb 21, 2012
Selah Janan Barnes, loving 23 month old daughter of Reginald T. and Sontina S. (Spinks) Barnes, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at University of Michigan Hospital. She was born March 12, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to her beloved parents, she is survived by her very favorite brother, Josiah (aka The Incredible Hulk); grandparents, Grandmama Bunnie, Grandpa...
Glen Hugh Price Sr.
Feb 20, 2012
PRICE, SR.CREEDMOOR Mr. Glen Hugh Price, Sr., 81, of 626 Coley Road, died on Monday, February 20, 2012.Mr. Price was born in Emerson, Arkansas to the late James Shelby Price and Sidney Foster Price. He retired after 22 years in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Pollard Price; one son, Glen Hugh Price Jr. and...
Virginia Lee Marks Rochelle
Feb 20, 2012
Durham-Virginia Lee Marks Rochelle, 88, of Durham died on Monday, February 20, 2012 after several years of declining health. She was a native and long life resident of Durham, the daughter of the later William Henry Wilson and Mamie Harris Wilson. She retired as a Sales Clerk from K-Mart after 15 years of service and also worked for the Lions...
Judith Ann Blackwell Andrews
Feb 19, 2012
ANDREWSDURHAM Mrs. Judith Ann Blackwell Andrews, 65, of 4949 Cheek Road, died on Sunday, February 19, 2012.Mrs. Andrews was a native of Durham. She retired after 37 years from Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Claims Representative. She attended Peace Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Odell Blackwell. She loved to craft.She is survived by her husband...
Louise Ivy Carpenter
Feb 17, 2012
CARPENTERDURHAM Mrs. Louise Ivey Carpenter, 92, of Oxford, died on Friday, February 17, 2012.Mrs. Carpenter was born on April 23, 1919 to the late Leonard Gaston Ivey and Cherry Julia Walker Ivey. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Carpenter. She is survived by five daughters, Joyce Penny of Durham, Frances Carpenter of Creedmoor, Fannie Sturchio of...
Larry Blight Hargis
Feb 14, 2012
HARGISHILLSBOROUGH Mr. Larry Blight Hargis, 59, of 2821 Lannie Drive, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.Mr. Hargis was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He is survived by his two daughters, Kari Ellen Hargis and Nancy Capps; son-in-law, Bobby Capps; grandson, Alan “Bubba” Pulley; granddaughters, Amanda Pulley and Elizabeth Jean Capps; 8 great-grandchildren and nephews, Mike, Mack and Jeff...
Noah Ernie Davis
Feb 10, 2012
DURHAM-Noah Ernest “Ernie” Davis, 88, of Durham died on Friday, February 10, 2012. He was the son of the late Noah Jefferson Davis and Mattie Dowling Davis. He served in the WW II, US Navy. Mr. Davis was a member of Angier Ave. Baptist Church, was a deacon in the church. He retired from Durham Fire Department as a Captain....
Deborah Barreau
Feb 10, 2012
Dr. Deborah Barreau, age 62, died peacefully with family and friends surrounding her on Friday, February 10, 2012. Deborah was a beautiful, gentle spirit whose intelligence, compassion and kindness were felt by everyone she encountered. She leaves behind her mother, Beulah (Jackie) Rich of Kernersville, NC, brother, Richard L. Barreau and wife, Debbie of Colfax, N.C. Nephew. Rick Barreau of...
Adell Johnson Medlin
Feb 8, 2012
DURHAM Mrs Adell Johnson Medlin, 91, of Durham, died on Wednesday, February 08, 2012.Mrs. Medlin was born in Franklin County to the late Percy Milton Johnson and Carrie Ada Perry Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Albert Medlin and grandson, Tim L. Medlin...
Judy Wu Pham
Feb 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...
Donald Lee Baker
Feb 7, 2012
FRANKLINTON Mr. Donald Lee Baker, 36, of Franklinton, died on Tuesday, February 07, 2012.Mr. Baker was a native of Durham. He was a former employee of Duke Medical Center as a Duke Health Systems Supervisor. He was a volunteer fireman with the Franklinton and the Eno Volunteer Fire Departments and also a member of the NC State Fireman’s Association. He...
Sarah Ward Tingen
Feb 6, 2012
Mrs. Sarah Ward Tingen, 93, a former resident of Durham died on Monday, February 6, 2012 in Yorktown, Virginia.She was born in Edenton, N.C. to the late Charlie and Joycey Chambers Ward. She retired from Durham County Social Services as a case worker. She is survived by her son,Jack Randolph Capps and wife Alice, of Las Vegas.Graveside services were held...
Billy W. Buchanan
Feb 5, 2012
BUCHANAN MORRISVILLE Beloved Father, Billy W. Buchanan, 77, of Morrisville, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Buchanan and grandson, John Wesley Deese.He is survived by two daughters, Sonja Ritch and Rhonda Johnson; one step-daughter, Terry Burgin; two step- granddaughters, Emma Christine Burgin Kunza, Susan Ellen Burgin and a great-granddaughter, Kassie...
Clarence Wayne Emmons
Feb 3, 2012
EMMONSDURHAM Pastor Clarence Wayne Emmons, 65, of 2925 Tom Clark Road and formerly of Roxboro, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 03, 2012.He was a native of Durham, the son of the late Charles B. Emmons and Pansy Watson Emmons. After retiring he became a minister and was a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist...
Ruth Wiggs White
Jan 31, 2012
CREEDMOOR Mrs. Ruth Wiggs White, 78, a former resident of Creedmoor, went home to be with her Lord and her husband on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, after a long illness.Mrs. White was born in Edgecombe County to the late Phillip C. Wiggs and Annie Whitley Wiggs. She retired after 23 years from Duke Medical Center as a Special Accounts Representative....
Elvis Rigsbee, Jr.
Jan 29, 2012
DURHAM-Elvis “E.J.” Rigsbee, Jr. , age 82, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2012. He was a resident of Stem, previously Durham. Elvis started his career at Watts Hospital in the Printing Department and retired from Durham County Regional Hospital. He loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church...
Emily Lynn
Jan 28, 2012
DURHAM-Emily Yvonne Lynn, 69, of Durham died on Saturday, January 28, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Burke Lynn and Margaret Wilson Lynn and of the Baptist faith. She was a self-employed cosmetologist. She is survived by her son, Barry Davis and fiance Laura Rush of Asheville, NC.; one granddaughter, Tieraney Davis, two sisters, Bobbie Jean Rigsbee of...
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