Recent Obituaries

Jun 11, 2022

RALEIGH – Mrs. Sheila Swartz Carter, 89, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Duke University Hospital.

Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Henry Gilbert and Eleanor Byrd Swartz. Sheila was co-owner S. Swartz and Sons in Durham. Mrs. Carter was a member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church for many years. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly....

Jun 9, 2022

A combined visitation and service will be held for Lonnie “Doodie” Wayne Matthews, Sr. and Virginia Martin Gooch Sessoms.

Mr. Lonnie “Doodie” Wayne Matthews, 86, passed away on June 9, 2022.

Lonnie was born February 25, 1936, to the late Arto A. and Mildred Buchanan Matthews. He was a fireman with the City of Durham for 18 years and...

Jun 9, 2022

David Lynn Watson, 54, died June 9th, 2022. He was born November 25th, 1967, in Durham, NC to the late Robert Norman Watson and Eula Mae (Jenkins).

David was the youngest of 5 boys, like his brothers he had the love of cars, racing and most anything with wheels. He worked as an Automotive Technician, for and alongside his brothers....

Jun 4, 2022

Ms. Heather Renee Wilkins, 30, passed away on June 4, 2022.

Heather was born January 27, 1992, to Robin Shambley and Tammy Stone. She loved going to the beach and fishing. Heather enjoyed reading and watching movies. She treasured her family and friends. Heather will be deeply missed.

Heather was preceded in death by her stepfather, Steven Stone. She is...

Jun 3, 2022

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Lewis Thompson, 74, passed away on June 3, 2022.

Ronnie was born November 12, 1947, to the late William Allen Thompson, Jr. and Hilda Britt. Mr. Thompson was a faithful member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church and loved the fellowship of his church family. He enjoyed golfing, classic movies, gardening and playing cards. Ronnie was an avid...

Jun 1, 2022

Reverend William Lee “Bill” Barbee, 91, passed away June 1, 2022 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

Mr. Barbee was born April 24, 1931, in Durham, NC to the late William Millard Barbee and Nancy Parrish Barbee. Bill graduated from Duke University Divinity School in 1961 and served in both the Eastern and Western Methodist Conferences where he was a...

Jun 1, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Merrick Oakley, 99, of Oxford, NC peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  Mrs. Oakley was born on October 12, 1922 in Beaufort, NC to the late Leon and Alice Merrick.

Mrs. Oakley worked for many years in the medical profession as a Duty Nurse, where she enjoyed taking care of patients and working alongside doctors.  Mary...

May 31, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean James Paschall, 87, passed away on May 31, 2022.

Norma was born February 3, 1935, a daughter of the late Jimmie Allen and Lucille Smiley James. She was a graduate of Oak Grove High School. Mrs. Paschall was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church and a former member of Holloway Street Christian Church, as well as...

May 31, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Layton Poole Barham, 83, passed away on May 31, 2022.

Barbara was born April 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Hubert Royster and Zula Layton Poole. She was a member of Promised Land Community Church. Mrs. Barham loved reading her bible and enjoyed spending time with her church family. She adored her family and will be remembered...

May 28, 2022

Arrangements are currently pending at this time.

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May 26, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Ann Yarborough Goss, 85, passed away on May 26, 2022.

Patsy was born February 13, 1937, a daughter of the late James Washington and Mary Dixon Yarborough. Mrs. Goss was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed being around friends and socializing. Patsy loved genealogy, scrapbooking, and camping. She had a kind...

May 24, 2022

Mr. Robert Earle Pate, 72, passed away on May 24, 2022.

Robert was born May 12, 1950, son of the late Willis Wade and Mattie Franklin Pate. He was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church. Mr. Pate was a member of the Rifle Club and enjoyed hunting. He used to love riding his motorcycle and was an avid gardener....

May 23, 2022

Mr. Tony Glenn Woodell, 58, passed away on May 23, 2022.

Tony was born April 19, 1964, the youngest son of the late Malcolm Wayne and Olivia Joyce Stell Woodell. He was a former member of Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department. Tony enjoyed listening and playing his drums to Rock and Roll music. He loved fishing, animals, and fixing things. He...

May 23, 2022

Mr. James Richard Slaughter, 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022.

James was born January 1, 1934, a son of the late David Lee and Annie Bell Long Slaughter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Slaughter was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked over 40 years with Overnite...

May 21, 2022

Mr. William “Paul” Boyette, 77, passed away on May 21, 2022.

Paul was born June 26, 1944, a son of the late William Edgar and Sue Harper Boyette. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Boyette retired from IBM as a Custom Engineer after 46 years. Paul enjoyed fishing, photography, fixing things,...

May 18, 2022

TIMBERLAKE- Ms. Kathryn Emory Hersey, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home.

Ms. Hersey was born January 27, 1950 to the late George and Effie Emory of Durham, NC. She worked at Duke University for over 25 years. Ms. Hersey enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and visiting casinos. She loved everyone and kept her door open for everyone....

May 15, 2022

Geraldine Porterfield Blake, 86, passed away May 15, 2022, at her home, The Enclave, in Clayton, NC.

Mrs. Blake was born November 21, 1935, to the late Nulen Carr and Fannie Clayton Porterfield in Durham, NC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing cards and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She had...

May 15, 2022

May 13, 2022

Graham Franklin Fulcher, 69, passed away May 13, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Fulcher was born June 24, 1952 to the late Alice Manning Fulcher and Graham Odell Fulcher in New Bern, NC.  Frank attended Durham Tech Community College as well as NC State University and Campbell College.  He enjoyed playing the tuba throughout his school years.  He served on...

May 12, 2022

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