Recent Obituaries
Shirley Ann Freeman Rogers
Jul 29, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Ann Freeman Rogers, 76, passed away on July 29, 2022.
Shirley was born August 11, 1945, at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC, to the late Earnest Griffin and Esther Ruth Emory Freeman. She was a graduate of Durham High School, class of 1963. Shirley retired after 25 years, working as a Fraud Investigator with Verizon. She was an...
Blanche Miller
Jul 27, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by, Sherman’s Flatbush Memorial Chapel Inc., 1283 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230.
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Dr. Michael Phillip Waalkes
Jul 27, 2022
Dr. Michael Phillip Waalkes, 68, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Dr. Waalkes was born August 6, 1953 to the late T. Phillip and Francis Brewster Waalkes in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Waalkes received his Bachelor’s degree from Hope College in biology and chemistry in 1975 and his Ph.D. from West Virginia University in Pharmacology and Toxicology...
Eli Nachamson Evans
Jul 26, 2022
Eli Nachamson Evans, 1936 by Roy Hoffman
Eli Nachamson Evans, a philanthropic leader who championed Jewish culture, urban initiatives, and education, and wrote a celebrated memoir inspired by his North Carolina Jewish upbringing, died of COVID complications in Manhattan on July 26, 2022. The president emeritus of the Charles H. Revson Foundation and author of “The Provincials: A Personal History of...
Dr. Herbert Lee Carson
Jul 23, 2022
Dr. Herbert L. Carson, October 3, 1929 – July 23, 2022
Dr. Carson was born to Jewish immigrant parents Bertha Shapiro and Saul Carson on October 3, 1929 in Philadelphia. Bertha raised Herbert and his older brother Alfred in a loving home. Highlights of his youth included a memorable trip by car to the west coast, with many adventures for...
David Michael Wilson
Jul 22, 2022
David Michael “Mike” Wilson 57, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.
Mike was born in Smithfield, NC, to the late Wilbert and Geraldine Wilson on November 3, 1964.
Mike is survived by his sister Kelly Celis (Jose Celis); nieces, Melinda Lloyd (Justin Lloyd) and Jessica Celis (Brian Houser); nephew, Kaleb Wilson; uncle,...
Harry Lee Propst
Jul 18, 2022
DURHAM- Mr. Harry Propst, 84, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Propst was born May 13, 1938 to the late Rozzell White “Brown” and Nora Kathleen Morris Propst in Rowan County, North Carolina. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Propst was a member of Christus...
Mike Payne
Jul 11, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Wells Funeral Home, 296 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.
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David George Makara
Jul 11, 2022
No services will be held at this time.
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James “Jim” Ray Skinner
Jul 11, 2022
Mr. James “Jim” Ray Skinner, Retired Sr. MSGT US Air Force, 77, passed away on July 11, 2022.
Jim was born January 21, 1945, in Wilson, NC, a son of the late Wiley Clayton and Doris Mae Brown Skinner. He was a member of Saint Mildred’s Catholic Church in Swansboro, NC for over 20 years. Jim proudly served in the...
Cheryl Frick Moreland
Jul 10, 2022
Cheryl Frick Moreland, 62, of Vero Beach, Florida, went to be with Jesus, July 10, 2022, at the Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care with her mother by her side.
Cheryl was born in Durham, N.C. to Vester Lee Frick and Carolyn Oakley Frick.
Cheryl was employed with the Shriner’s Hospital for Children for over five...
Ernest Clifton Batchelor Sr.
Jul 10, 2022
Mr. Ernest Clifton Batchelor, Sr. 93, of Durham passed away July 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Batchelor was born September 7, 1928, in Rocky Mount, N.C. to the late Ernest Clifton Batchelor and Hazel Joyner Batchelor.
Mr. Batchelor was employed as a Machinist for many years at Honeywell (formerly Wright’s Machinery). He was very...
William Arch Lee
Jul 8, 2022
Mr. William “Arch” Lee, (78), passed away Friday July 8th, 2022, at his home. Mr. Lee was born April 24, 1944, to the late J. Bickett Lee and E. Clarice Lee.
In addition to his parents, Arch was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Lee, and a sister, Dorothy Vann.
Arch was employed as a Manager and Sales Representative...
Jeremy Adam Daniels
Jul 4, 2022
Mr. Jeremy Adam Daniels, 21, went to be with Jesus on the official date of Monday, July 4, 2022.
Jeremy was born November 5, 2000 to Timothy Adam Daniels and Heather Frederick Daniels at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He grew up in the Creedmoor community and later in Durham, where he was a Voyager Academy student. While...
Virginia Martin Gooch Sessoms
Jul 3, 2022
A combined visitation and service will be held for Lonnie “Doodie” Wayne Matthews, Sr. and Virginia Martin Gooch Sessoms.
Mrs. Virginia Martin Gooch Sessoms, 85, passed away on July 3, 2022.
Virginia was born April 21, 1937, in Durham, NC, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Gooch. She was a devoted Duke Blue Devils Fan. Virginia...
David Scott Barnhart
Jul 3, 2022
U.S. Army Colonel David Scott Barnhart passed into the arms of his Savior, the Lord Jesus, July 3, 2022, from complications of kidney failure. Born August 3, 1936, in Eugene, Oregon, Colonel Barnhart later graduated from Oregon State College and then entered the Army. He served his country proudly, both active duty and reserve for 40 years in his assignments...
Edwin Randall Strickland
Jun 30, 2022
DURHAM- Mr. Edwin Randall Strickland relocated to heaven on June 30, 2022, surrounded by his daughters. Edwin was born on September 11, 1942 to Ruth Carolyn Gravitte and Woodson Randall Glasscock. He was a 1960 graduate of Stem High School. After graduation, Ed served in the Army Reserve. He graduated from the Nashville Automotive-Diesel College specializing in Automotive/Diesel Technology and...
Virginia Marie Edwards
Jun 29, 2022
Virginia Marie Edwards, 74, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1948, in Bethesda, Maryland to the late French and Mary Pair.
Mrs. Edwards was a very loving and caring woman. She enjoyed cooking and especially baking, creating delicious treats for family and friends. Virginia also liked to shop whether...
Leona Rhodes Kelly
Jun 29, 2022
Mrs. Leona Rhodes Kelly, 91, of Durham, passed away on June 29, 2022, at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Ernest Rhodes and Rosa Belle Quinn, and brother, William Carroll Rhodes.
Leona is survived by George T. Kelly, her husband of 69 years, sister June Eller, sons; Ernest Driver (Alfie), William Driver (Tracie), Tucker Kelly,...
Frederick Edwin Leroy Adams
Jun 27, 2022
A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2022 at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Robin Damsky.
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