Recent Obituaries
Patsy Ann Corbin Silk
Feb 20, 2023
Patsy Ann Silk, 70, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1952, to Donald and Patricia Corbin in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Patsy grew up in Agawam, Massachusetts where she married the love of her life, Wayne D. Silk, on August 29, 1970. She was a devoted wife for 52 years. Patsy...
Ofelia Gallegos Sanchez
Feb 19, 2023
Ofelia Gallegos Sánchez, de 70 años, falleció en su casa la mañana del 19 de febrero de 2023. Falleció en paz, rodeada de su familia. Ofelia nació en San Pablo, un pequeño pueblo en Zacatecas, México, el 5 de enero de 1953 de los difuntos Juan Gallegos y Gregoria Montañez. Tenía 6 hermanas y 6 hermanos.
Ofelia se casó...
Robbie Leonard Moles, Jr.
Feb 17, 2023
Robbie L. Moles, Jr., 72, formerly of Durham, passed away on February 17, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his farm in Bullock, NC surrounded by family. Robbie was born July 15, 1950, in Durham, NC; the son to the late Robbie Leonard Moles and Anne Barnes Loftin. In addition to his parents, Robbie was also predeceased by his sister,...
Barbara Stephens Belanger
Feb 13, 2023
DURHAM- Mrs. Barbara Stephens Belanger, 89, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham.
Mrs. Belanger was born July 2, 1933 to the late Frank and Lucille Stephens in Durham, NC. She grew up in East Durham and attended East Durham Junior High and graduated from Durham High School in the early 1950s. She...
Thomas "Earl" May
Feb 13, 2023
Mr. Thomas “Earl” May, 78, passed away February 13, 2023.
Earl was born May 12, 1944, in Henderson, NC to the late Hessie Earby and Lena Ray. He worked for GM Electric for 20 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Earl will be deeply missed.
Mr. May is survived by his brothers, Gene May (Lois) and Gerald May...
Mary Kathleen Burgess
Feb 4, 2023
Mary Kathleen Sharpe Burgess (“Kathleen”) died on February 4, 2023, at 88 years old following a brave battle from congestive heart failure. She was the oldest of eight children born in Person County, NC to the late William and Alma Grinstead Sharpe.
She is also proceeded in death by her “special friend” Bobby Proctor Sr. as well as her...
Robert Francis "Bob" DeSimone
Feb 3, 2023
Robert Francis “Bob” DeSimone, 80, of Durham, NC passed away February 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. DeSimone was born January 26, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alfred Francis and Shirley Clum DeSimone which precede him in death. Also, preceded a brother William “Billy” and wife Rosemary DeSimone of Cold Spring, NY
Bob is survived by...
Rita Buck Nelson
Feb 1, 2023
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Bible Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev Jimmy Hall and Rev. Greg Allison.
John Francis Steege
Jan 30, 2023
John Francis Steege died on January 30, 2023, of congestive heart failure at age 76. He was born and grew up in Queens, NY, the youngest son of the Reverend Martin Steege and Lucie Steege, a nurse who provided access to reproductive healthcare to low-income women. He attended Stanford University and Yale Medical School to become an OB-GYN.
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Tammie Fisher Harris
Jan 25, 2023
Tammie Fisher Harris, 63, of Durham, NC passed away January 25, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.
Tammie was born in Durham, N.C. to the Gordon and Ruth Woolard Fisher which precede her in death.
She was employed with Durham Public School System for over 33 years.
Tammie is survived by her husband of over 45 years, Everett C. “Buddy” Harris,...
Linwood "Doug" Douglas Watson
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Linwood “Doug” Douglas Watson, 68, passed away January 24, 2023.
Doug was born February 27, 1954, in Durham, NC to the late Linwood Thel “Blue” Watson and Betsy Ann Griffin Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan “Susie” Joyce Watson.
Mr. Watson is survived by his son, Kevin Watson...
Tennielean Hill Fletcher
Jan 24, 2023
Tennielean Hill Fletcher, 88, of Durham, NC passed away on January 24, 2023 after a brief illness.
Tennielean was born on October 27, 1934 to James Isaac and Pattie Sue Day Hill in Rougemont, NC. After graduating High School, she was the first recipient of the Rougemont Ruritan Club’s College Scholarship. She attended East Carolina University, earning a degree in...
Martha Carlton Biggs
Jan 24, 2023
Martha Carlton Biggs of Durham, North Carolina passed away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 86. Martha died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
Martha was born November 14, 1936, to the late Lowe Carlton and Lois Herndon Carlton. She was preceded in death by her sister, Francis Carlton Hutchins and brother, James Carlton. Martha is...
Vance S. Phillips, Sr.
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Vance S. Phillips, Sr., 95, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Maria Parham Hospital.
Vance was born June 3, 1927, to the late Floyd Agustus Phillips and Bessie May Whaling. He grew up in Durham County and enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII. He served aboard the USS Lavaca in the Pacific. After the war, he...
Thomas "Tommy" Alfred Fletcher
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Alfred Fletcher, 80, passed away January 18, 2023.
Tommy was born September 20, 1942, in Durham, NC to the late Lewis Boone and Ada Moore Fletcher.
Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Pat McLean-Fletcher; daughters, Robin Alford (Johnny) and Wendy Carden; sons, Todd Fletcher and Page Fletcher (Shelly); stepson, Mark James (Julie); grandchildren,...
Paul Edward Herndon
Jan 12, 2023
Paul Edward Herndon, 90, of Durham, N.C., peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born in Durham, N.C. at Watts Hospital to the late Theodore and Arelia Herndon on August 13, 1932.
Mr. Herndon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 5 years. He married the love of his life Lillian “Sally”...
Vyrtee Berry Hight
Jan 9, 2023
Mrs. Vyrtee Frances Berry Hight, 96, passed away January 9, 2023.
Vyrtee was born November 20, 1926, a daughter to the late Newby Bryant Berry and Annie Lee Hall Berry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hight was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hight; sister, Foy Bridgers; and niece, Patricia Goodwin.
Mrs. Hight is survived by...
Dennis Walter Greenhill
Jan 8, 2023
Mr. Dennis Walter Greenhill was born February 15, 1948, in Durham, North Carolina. Dennis is preceded in death by his father, Claude Elmo Greenhill; mother, Jacqueline Baas Greenhill; and brother, Robert Greenhill.
Dennis served in the naval reserve for four years, which included a thirteen-month stint in Da Nang, Vietnam as a heavy equipment operator. Dennis married the...
Phyllis Adelson Becker
Jan 8, 2023
Arrangements are being handled by Star of David Memorial Chapel in West Babylon, NY. A complete obituary will follow.
Daryl Keith Freeman
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. Daryl Keith Freeman, 61, passed away January 7, 2023.
Daryl was born July 20, 1961, to the late Bernice Freeman and Barbara Lane in Durham, NC.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Johnson.
Daryl was a native of Hillsborough. He was the Manager of the Budget...
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