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Gladys Anne Van Hise Bennett
Jun 27, 2022
Mrs. Gladys Anne Van Hise Bennett, 90, of Durham passed away June 27, 2022, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Bennett was born in Rochelle, Illinois to the late George King and Beatrice Tilton Van Hise.
Gladys attended Emanuel Free Will Baptist Church for many years and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 416. She enjoyed sewing and...
Ruth Wall Crabtree
Jun 27, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Wall Crabtree, 94, passed away, Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home.
Mrs. Crabtree was born January 4, 1928 to the late Joseph and Iola Wall in Durham, NC. She was the oldest living member at Gorman Baptist Church in Durham, NC. Mrs. Crabtree loved her home and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
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Rolando Camacho
Jun 22, 2022
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Melton Douglas “Doug” Lynam
Jun 22, 2022
DURHAM – Ecclesiastes 3:2 There is a time to be born, and a time to die. Melton Douglas “Doug” Lynam, 87, of Durham, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022, and is now at home for all eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mr. Lynam was born at home on Falls of the Neuse on June 19, 1935, to...
Morry Wayne Spitzer
Jun 20, 2022
On the morning of 6/20/2022 at 8:18am, Mr. Morry Spitzer regrettably passed away from complications related to diabetes. He was 66-years old. Mr. Spitzer was affiliated with several Jewish and Unitarian/Universalist communities in Durham, NC and Miami, FL. Within those communities he befriended many righteous and generous people like himself. Mr. Spitzer earned a BBA from University of Miami plus...
Rose Janet Wilson
Jun 18, 2022
SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JULY 31, 2022 AT 10:30 A.M.
Rose Janet Wilson (Jan), PhD, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Pittsboro, NC.
Dr. Wilson was born September 7, 1946 in Detroit, MI to the late Solomon and Adele Goodman. After obtaining a Masters of Social Work degree from Wayne State University, Jan spent...
Eleanor Williams Stone
Jun 15, 2022
Mrs. Eleanor Williams Stone, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Person Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Stone was born June 3, 1934 to the late Major and Madie Williams in Selma, NC. She enjoyed baking, collecting miniature rocking chairs and teddy bears. Mrs. Stone loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will...
Shirley Ann Barrow
Jun 15, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Ann Barrow, 84, passed away on June 15, 2022.
Shirley was born December 9, 1937, in Carthage, NC, a daughter of the late Harrison and Flora Mae Chappell Davis. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for over 40 years. Shirley enjoyed reading stories to the children at Liberty Christian School and they called her “Grandma Barrow.”...
Tammy Lynn O’Clair
Jun 14, 2022
Arrangements are currently pending at this time.
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Joseph “Pop” Fragnito
Jun 13, 2022
Mr. Joseph “Pop” Fragnito, 100, passed away on June 13, 2022.
Joseph was born April 19, 1922, in San Marco dei Cavoti, Italy, a son of the late Donato and Maria C. (Ricci) Fragnito. Mr. Fragnito was a member of St. Francis of Assisi in Allentown, PA. Joseph began learning his trade in the Textile Industry at the age of...
Joyce Gayle Hayes Brinkley
Jun 12, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Gayle Hayes Brinkley, 86, passed away on June 12, 2022, in her residence surrounded by family.
Gayle was born August 16, 1935, in Durham, NC, a daughter of the late James and Clyda Hayes. Mrs. Brinkley was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, getting her hair done, and loved to...
Sheila Swartz Carter
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....
David Lynn Watson
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....
Lonnie Wayne “Doodie” Matthews Sr.
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...
Heather Renee Wilkins
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...
Ronald Lewis “Ronnie” Thompson
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...
Rev. William Lee “Bill” Barbee
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...
Mary Elizabeth Merrick Oakley
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...
Norma Jean James Paschall
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...
Barbara Layton Poole Barham
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...
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