Recent Obituaries

Feb 5, 2022

Feb 4, 2022

Jerry Edwin “Eddie” Riggs, Jr., 59, passed away February 4, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Deanna Michelle Riggs and his brother, Christopher Craig Riggs.

He is survived by his wife, Cyndy of Hillsborough, NC; mother, Billie Mae High (Sam Brantley) of Durham, NC; sister Renee Wendell (Skip) of Durham, NC; Aunt Jeannette Hodges (Lamond) of Oxford,...

Feb 3, 2022

Nina Lee Dillard Ray, 96, passed away February 3, 2022. Mrs. Ray was born June 20, 1925 to the late Irving Walter Dillard and Carletta King Dillard in Wake County.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ray; her brother; Eddie Dillard and a sister; Inez Dillard Gresham.

Mrs. Ray is survived by...

Feb 3, 2022

Paul G. Parker, 78, passed away February 3, 2022, in Duke Regional Hospital.

Paul was born September 17, 1943 to the late Lilly Cannon Parker and Hughie Parker in Clinton although he lived most of his life in the Durham and Granville County area.  Paul was a self-employed carpenter all of his adult life.  He loved fishing and racing cars...

Feb 3, 2022

Kathleen Mary Jackson Dent, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022.

Kathleen was born on 2/20/35 in the town of Waddington in Lancashire, England, where she was raised by her parents, Margaret Coates and Harold Jackson. She had three siblings, Ian, Peter, and Joe Jackson (deceased).  She attended school in Waddington and Clitheroe and saw the end of...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Donald Wayne Wheeler, age 77, passed away on February 2, 2022.

Donald was born on October 11, 1944, the son of the late Winston Elliott and Beulah Hogan Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was an active member of Bible Baptist Church when the Church was located in Durham. He enjoyed serving as a Sunday School Teacher as well. Donald loved his...

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Jimmy David Smith Sr., age 72, passed away on February 1, 2022.

Jimmy was born on March 14, 1949, the son of the late Elmer Franklin Smith and Nannie Bell Briggs.  He was a member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church located in Durham, N.C..

He enjoyed being the best father in the world, husband in the world and...

Feb 1, 2022

A private service will be held.

In memory of Kay, donations can be directed to Vanderbilt Children’s Diabetes Program, 1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 8410, Nashville, TN 37232

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Jan 30, 2022

Miriam Collins, 103, of Carolina Meadows Villa in Chapel Hill, NC, passed Sunday, January 30, 2021. A graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Markham Memorial Gardens.

Jan 28, 2022

Betty Sue Appel, age 63, passed away on January 28, 2022.

Sue was born on February 25, 1958, a daughter of the late Rev. Harold and Betty Long Wills.

In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her son, David Lee Appel; brother, Roy Wills; and great-grandson, Noah Lee Hall.

Sue is survived by her husband, Kenneth Chester...

Jan 28, 2022

Robert Perry, age 79, went home to be with the Lord, and was reunited with his wife, Rose Marie, of 59 years, on Friday, January 28, 2022. He loved his family deeply and wanted only the best for them.

He was the strongest man we ever knew and worked hard to provide for his family. He received joy in helping...

Jan 21, 2022

Mae Price Murray, 81, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.  She was born November 5, 1940 to the late Herman and Martha Price.  Mae was a longtime secretary at N&J Plumbing Supply.

Mrs. Murray is survived by her son, Jeff Murray (Angela); brother, Earl Price (Sue); sister, Bonnie Harris; grandchildren, Alicia Murray (Mike), Captain U.S....

Jan 21, 2022

Steven Randall Stone, 61, of Durham passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.  He was born in Durham on September 17, 1960 to the late Woodson Lyon Stone and Ann Hockett Stone.

Mr. Stone proudly served in the U.S. Army for 9 years. After his Army career he joined the Durham County Sheriff’s Department, where he retired in 2012 as...

Jan 20, 2022

Lehman Mayton Brinkley, 87, passed away January 20, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Brinkley was born June 24, 1934 to the late Mary Effie Mayton Brinkley and Maurice “Morris” Vernon Brinkley in Creedmoor, NC.   Lehman was an only child as was his wife, whom he married in 1955.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He always instilled the...

Jan 20, 2022

A graveside funeral service will be held at Kehillah Cemetery at Markham Memorial Gardens on Sunday January 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. Officiating will Rabbi Jen Feldman.  A complete obituary is pending.

Jan 19, 2022

Elizabeth Frances Miller Marks, Lib to her friends and family, was born near Caldwell, Orange County, North Carolina to Hassie Irene McKee and Henry Richard Miller.  Elizabeth was the 3rd of 5 children born to Hassie and Henry, the others being Ira Thomas Miller, Henry Hurdle Miller, Lola Gertrude Miller and Guy Forrest Miller.  All are deceased save Guy.

Elizabeth...

Jan 18, 2022

Brandon Lee Franklin, 36, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was born in Durham on January 9, 1986 to Lee Corey Franklin and Eleanor Franklin whom survive him.

Brandon was very family oriented with a fighter’s heart. He was a risk taker. Brandon believed that with no risk in life there will be no reward and his reasons to...

Jan 17, 2022

Phyllis Marie Johnson, 73, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away on January 17, 2022.

Phyllis was born on February 24, 1948, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, to the late Paris Jackson and Ina Kellison.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lewis Jerald Johnson and her 3 brothers, Wilber Jackson, Carl Jackson, and Paul Jackson.

She is survived...

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. James “Crow” Metrius Blake, of Durham, NC, age 85, passed away on January 17, 2022.

James was born on November 25, 1936, a son of the late F.L. and Lula Blake. Mr. Blake was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. James was a hard worker. He devoted 46 years to his job with Nello Teer Company. He was always...

Jan 15, 2022

Mr. Oscar Lee Allen, age 85, passed away on January 15, 2022.

Oscar was born on December 8, 1936, in Durham, NC, a son of the late William James and Juanita Bragg Allen. Mr. Allen was a longtime, faithful member of Bethesda Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Pifer Industries and Wright Machinery. He loved keeping busy, especially...