Recent Obituaries

Ruby Finch Bland, 80, passed away April 20, 2022 peacefully at her home.

Mrs. Bland was born May 22, 1941 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Eunice Inscoe Finch and James Alexander Finch, Sr.

Ruby’s true love was her family with Duke University basketball a close second. For over 53 years, Ruby and her husband Russell enjoyed gardening, canning,...

Arrangements are being handled by Anderson McQueen Funeral Home in Florida

Serafima “Sima” Friedman nee Nemezhanskya, age 92.

Beloved wife of the late Mark Friedman. Dear mother of Rochelle (Gustavo) Rodriguez and Marilyn (Jeffrey Bernstein) Friedman. Devoted grandmother Isabel, Gabrielle, and Cameron. Passionate teacher and long-time professor of Russian language and literature at Northeastern University. Service Monday July 5, 2021, 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles...

DURHAM Mrs. Lela Marcella McDaniel, 93, of Durham, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Mrs. McDaniel was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert Reed McDaniel and Lula Jane Abbott McDaniel. She was a homemaker and a wonderful caregiver to many people. She was a former member of The Gospel Church and attended RTP Community Church. Marcella...

A private graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park.

Eleanor “Ellie” Kapiko, 88, of Durham, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Audrey and Georgia Baker.  She also is preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Biven Baker and Hazel Baker, and 2 sisters, Mendy Moore and...

Arrangements are being handled by Click Funeral Home, 11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934.

DURHAM Mr. John Patrick Brady, 60, of Durham, died on Monday, June 29, 2015.

Mr. Brady was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Elbert Brady and Thelma Narine Baker Brady. He was a 1973 graduate of Vicksburg High School in Michigan where he was Valedictorian. He continued his education and graduated from Michigan State University. He retired from...