Recent Obituaries
Foy Barbee
Aug 30, 2022
DURHAM- Mr. Foy L. Barbee, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Barbee was born April 28, 1932 to the late Henry and Zina Barbee in Durham, NC. He coached Pony League Baseball in Durham both Elks and Redshield Boys Club, to name a few, and took his teams to state...
JoAnne Turner
Aug 25, 2022
Mrs. JoAnne Virginia Satterfield Turner, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 25, 2022.
JoAnne was born April 11, 1941, in Durham, NC, to the late Charles Lemuel Satterfield and Irene Moore Kozieracki. She retired from Central Internal Medicine, where she was a Medical Office Administrator for over 10 years. JoAnne was a Godly woman and...
H. Brad Ray
Aug 24, 2022
Mr. Henry Bradley Ray, 75, passed away on August 24, 2022.
Brad was born December 17, 1946, in Durham, NC at Duke University Hospital, to the late James Thomas Ray, Sr. and Henrietta Hatfield Ray. He proudly served his county in the United States Army, while serving two tours in Vietnam. He loved his country and was very patriotic. Mr....
Thomas Brian Oliver
Aug 21, 2022
Mr. Thomas Brian Oliver, 49, of Durham, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Mr. Oliver was born November 12, 1972, in Durham, NC to Thomas E. ” Pete” Oliver and Gretchen Tuck Oliver.
Brian was passionate about motorcycles and enjoyed spending time fellowshipping with friends at motorcycle and cruz-in events. He was a generous and kind-hearted man and would...
Michelle Teston Hickman
Aug 19, 2022
Mrs. Michelle Teston Hickman, 57, of Durham, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022.
Mrs. Hickman was born April 9, 1965, in Durham, NC to the late Lester Teston and Linda Ray.
Michelle was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Michelle was predeceased by a son, Sean Conway.
Michelle...
Dr. Julian Waller
Aug 19, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Goldman Funeral Chapel in Malden, MA.
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Helen Veasey “Polly” Colton
Aug 17, 2022
Mrs. Helen Veasey “Polly” Colton, 87, of Burlington, passed away at her home, Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Mrs. Colton was born September 26, 1934, in Durham, NC to Jarvis and Myrtle Rigsbee Veasey. Polly graduated with honors from Bragtown High School. After high school she worked for Home Security Life Insurance Company in Durham for about 5 years. She later...
Jacob Joseph Blum
Aug 16, 2022
A graveside service will be held 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Daniel Greyber.
Johnny Glenn Carter
Aug 14, 2022
Mr. Johnny Glenn Carter, 75, passed away on August 14th, 2022.
Johnny was born August 11, 1947, in Durham NC, to the late Johnny Ross and Velcie Glenn Carter. He was a faithful member of Olive Grove Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Durham. He retired from Newton Instruments. Johnny will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother,...
Barbara Georgette Oakes Romanos
Aug 14, 2022
Barbara Oakes Romanos of Durham, NC passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 90.
Born May 15th, 1932, in Boston, MA – Barbara lived through the Great Depression and second World War but still managed to have a happy childhood. Her parents, George F. and Mildred (Brander) Oakes, worked hard to provide Barbara and her sisters a...
Lockwood Floyd Chamberlain
Aug 14, 2022
DURHAM- Mr. Lockwood Floyd Chamberlain, 89, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Chamberlain was born November 12, 1932 to the late James and Annie Chamberlain, Sr. in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Chamberlain worked many years with the City of Durham. Mr. Chamberlain was a member of...
Mildred Harrison Tunstall
Aug 12, 2022
Mrs. Mildred Harrison Tunstall, 96, passed away on August 12, 2022.
Mildred was born May 3, 1926, in Durham, NC, to the late David Russell and Dora Vick Harrison. She was a faithful, active member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, where she served as a part of CITA Sunday School and Golden Roses Seniors. Mrs. Tunstall loved teaching and...
Sheila Mae Tilley
Aug 12, 2022
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Mrs. Sheila Mae Tilley, at the age of 82, passed away Friday, August 12 at home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Tilley was born August 9,1940 to the late Shirley and Mary Williams in Johnston County NC. She enjoyed cooking, decorating her home and being with her family. Mrs. Tilley was a homemaker who cared for...
Betty Sue Hill
Aug 11, 2022
Betty Sue Hill, 77, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at home with her loving husband at her side. She was born on June 4, 1945 in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital to the late L.B. and Evelyn Ellis.
Mrs. Hill graduated from Durham High School in 1963. She worked as a Bookkeeper for many years, later retiring from...
Jill Womble Talley
Aug 7, 2022
Mrs. Jill Womble Talley, 49, of Wake Forest, passed away at her home, Sunday, August 7, 2022.
Mrs. Talley was born August 15, 1972 to Paul and Dot Womble in Durham, NC. She was employed at Duke Regional Hospital for over 30 years. Mrs. Talley enjoyed spending time with her family, vacationing at Disney World and traveling to the Caribbean....
Thomas Wesley Young Jr.
Aug 4, 2022
Mr. Thomas Wesley Young, Jr., 71, passed away August 4, 2022, at his home in Siler City.
Mr. Young was born December 15, 1950, to the late Thomas Wesley Young, Sr., and Evelyn McMahon Young in Durham, North Carolina.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Young is preceded in death by his daughter, April Marie Young.
Thomas is survived by...
Barbara Sherron Goss
Aug 2, 2022
DURHAM- Mrs. Barbara Sherron Goss, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Goss was born February 25, 1938 to the late Marvin and Maggie Sherron in Durham, NC. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and her vacation home at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Mrs. Goss took care of all her grandchildren and enjoyed spending quality time with...
Titus Capers
Aug 2, 2022
Mr. Titus Capers, 65, passed away August 2, 2022, at his home.
Mr. Capers was born March 17, 1957, to the Abraham Capers, Sr. and Lillie Mozetta McLeod in Wake County. In his youth, he enjoyed playing basketball and football for Fuquay-Varina High School. He also enjoyed helping his friends and his community.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Capers...
Chris Timothy Wright
Jul 30, 2022
STEM- Mr. Chris Timothy Wright, 46, passed away unexpectedly in a work-related accident, Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Mr. Wright was born June 18, 1976, to Connie and Judy Wright in Wake County, North Carolina, but was raised in Durham. Chris attended Southern High School and shortly after joined his father, Connie, in the family business, Wright’s Towing. He was a...
Kathy Diane Langdon Crabtree
Jul 30, 2022
Mrs. Kathy Diane Langdon Crabtree, 64, passed away on July 30, 2022.
Kathy was born November 9, 1957, in Durham, NC, to Janet Marie Rhodes and the late Brodie Langdon. As a hairdresser, she thoroughly enjoyed her work and serving her clients. She enjoyed camping, swimming and being on the lake. Kathy was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing Thanksgiving...
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