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Susan Moore Murray
Feb 2, 2025
Susan Rosemary Moore Murray, 74 born January 9th, 1951, in Biloxi, Mississippi and passed Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, in Middleburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Ruby Houlk Moore, and father, Windell Hoyt Moore and brother, Roger Grant Moore.
Born in Biloxi Mississippi, she retired from Duke University as a Medical Secretary and resided in Durham, NC...
Lucy Janice Howard
Feb 2, 2025
Lucy Janice "Jan" Howard (Abernethy), 86, passed away on February 2, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina.
Born on March 7, 1938, in Durham, Jan was a proud graduate of Durham High School, Class of 1956. She dedicated her career to serving the community through her work at the Durham Health Department before transitioning into mortgage banking and real estate.
Jan’s...
Joseph Kass
Feb 2, 2025
Joseph Kass of Bronx, New York, son of Albert Kass and Celia Kass, passed on to the eternal on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 92. The cause was complications due to a long, active, prosperous, and fulfilling life. He was a caring husband, a rock of a father, and an immensely proud grandfather. A highly successful self-made business...
Jerry Everette Barbour
Feb 1, 2025
Jerry Everette Barbour, a beloved husband, brother, and uncle, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. Born on January 6, 1953, in Wake County. Jerry lived a full life dedicated to his family and community.
Jerry built a notable career in the communications field over many years, demonstrating a hard work ethic that became a hallmark of his...
Betty Ira Rider
Feb 1, 2025
Betty Ira Rider died on February 1, 2025, at the age of 77. Her last 19 years were a gradual—and then much faster—decline with dementia. Betty was a force of nature. There were not six degrees of separation in Betty’s world. She knew people everywhere and made friends wherever she went. When Betty met someone, she wanted to know their...
Douglas Daniel McNamara
Jan 31, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doug McNamara, age 62, of Durham, NC. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday January 31, 2025.
Doug is survived by his wife Robyn, parents Donald McNamara of South Colton, NY and Annemarie Regan of Colton, NY; sons, Matthew McNamara of San Jose, CA, Mark McNamara...
William "Billy" Brown, Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
William “Billy” L. Brown, Jr., 69, of Caswell County, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Born to William Brown and Faye Brown in the fall of 1955, Billy was the oldest boy in what would become a total of seven siblings. He grew up in Garner, NC, where he met his first love—his horse, Comanche—and discovered a...
Wayne Ross Spencer
Jan 31, 2025
A much-loved husband, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend, Wayne Ross Spencer, 79, of Durham, NC, passed away January 31, 2025. He was born April 10, 1945, in Durham, NC, where he resided most of his life until recently moving to Buffalo Junction, VA to live with his daughter. He graduated from Southern High School and received a BS in Manufacturing...
James M. Cranford, Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
We are celebrating the life of James (Jim) Milton Cranford Jr. Jim lived a full and blessed life, married to Debbie, raising three children Van, Elise and Olivia while sharing in the joy of five, soon to be six grandchildren. Growing up in Winston-Salem, Jim was passionate about his community and athletics, obtaining the level of Eagle Scout and captained...
Mary "Melissa" Tucker
Jan 26, 2025
Mary Melissa Tucker, 53, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
She was born August 18, 1971, in Iredell, North Carolina.
Mrs. Tucker graduated from The Governor Morehead School in Raleigh. She was the Net Controller with HAMN Radio, and her call letters were KCF4HAF. She really enjoyed being on the radio. She was very skilled, being able to...
Dorothy Hicks
Jan 25, 2025
Dorothy Hicks, 93, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Hurdle Mills, NC on October 14, 1931 to the late Ellis and Mary Overby.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Fenten Overby, Frank Overby, Cecil Overby, Clyde Overby and Ellis Overby, Jr.
Mrs. Hicks was a...
Arturo Velazquez Chavez
Jan 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arturo Velazquez Chavez, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on January 24, 2025, at the age of 35. Arturo’s life was defined by his unwavering work ethic, his love for food, and his passion for motorcycles. He was a man who devoted himself fully to...
Betsey Ann Cutler
Jan 23, 2025
CHAPEL HILL- Betsey Ann Cutler, 84, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Sunrise of Crestwood, Yonkers, NY.
Betsey was born July 22, 1940 to the late Hyman and Pauline Schaap in The Bronx, NY.
In addition to her parents, Betsey is preceded in death by her brother, Bertram Schaap, and her husband, Leonard “Len” Cutler.
Betsey is survived by her two children:...
Jeffrey Todd Wells
Jan 19, 2025
Jeffrey Todd Wells, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Duke University Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1963, and lived a life filled with curiosity, passion, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends and profession.
Jeffrey had a successful career, working several years at Glaxo Smith Kline and subsequently at Johnson Controls....
Diane Stallings Allen
Jan 19, 2025
Diane Stallings Allen, 63, of Spring Hope, NC passed away January 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1961, In Durham to the late Roy Stallings and Nellie Funderburk Stallings.
Diane loved her family and enjoyed spending time at the lake and the beach as well as eating out at various restaurants. She also was a music...
James "Jimmy" Vickers
Jan 18, 2025
James “Jimmy” Vickers, 89, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Durham, NC to the late Walter and Catherine Coe Vickers.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Jamie Allen Vickers; brothers, Thomas R. Vickers, Timothy C. Vickers and Walter Lee Vickers,...
Madeline Wilson Allen
Jan 14, 2025
Madeline Wilson Allen, 61, of Morrisville passed away peacefully January 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1963, in Ruston, Louisiana to the late Henry Boyce and Mary Evans Wilson.
Madeline is survived by her husband Richard J. “Rick” Allen of Morrisville, brother, Henry Wilson and wife Kay of Middleburg, FL and sister, Helen...
Sandra Lee Stammler
Jan 9, 2025
Sandi Stammler transitioned January 9, 2025. A former teacher specializing in instructing students with disabilities, Sandi’s warm demeanor made relationship building effortless with children and adults alike. She made lasting connections in the school systems where she worked: California, Virginia, and at a DODDS school at a Royal Air Force Base in England. Sandi was one of those educators that...
Paul A Newton
Jan 9, 2025
Paul Avery Newton (95) of Durham, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025. Paul was born in Granville County on October 5, 1929, to the late Virgie Tuck Newton and Roger Avery Newton. He was proceeded in death by thirteen siblings, Macie, Mattie, Minnie, Warren “Harden”, Esther, Lena, Louise “Snookie”, Carl “Doc”, Jeremiah “Jake”, Crawford,...
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