Recent Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Arrangements are currently pending at this time.

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May 26, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Ann Yarborough Goss, 85, passed away on May 26, 2022.

Patsy was born February 13, 1937, a daughter of the late James Washington and Mary Dixon Yarborough. Mrs. Goss was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed being around friends and socializing. Patsy loved genealogy, scrapbooking, and camping. She had a kind...

May 24, 2022

Mr. Robert Earle Pate, 72, passed away on May 24, 2022.

Robert was born May 12, 1950, son of the late Willis Wade and Mattie Franklin Pate. He was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church. Mr. Pate was a member of the Rifle Club and enjoyed hunting. He used to love riding his motorcycle and was an avid gardener....

May 23, 2022

Mr. Tony Glenn Woodell, 58, passed away on May 23, 2022.

Tony was born April 19, 1964, the youngest son of the late Malcolm Wayne and Olivia Joyce Stell Woodell. He was a former member of Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department. Tony enjoyed listening and playing his drums to Rock and Roll music. He loved fishing, animals, and fixing things. He...

May 23, 2022

Mr. James Richard Slaughter, 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022.

James was born January 1, 1934, a son of the late David Lee and Annie Bell Long Slaughter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Slaughter was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked over 40 years with Overnite...

May 21, 2022

Mr. William “Paul” Boyette, 77, passed away on May 21, 2022.

Paul was born June 26, 1944, a son of the late William Edgar and Sue Harper Boyette. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Boyette retired from IBM as a Custom Engineer after 46 years. Paul enjoyed fishing, photography, fixing things,...

May 18, 2022

TIMBERLAKE- Ms. Kathryn Emory Hersey, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home.

Ms. Hersey was born January 27, 1950 to the late George and Effie Emory of Durham, NC. She worked at Duke University for over 25 years. Ms. Hersey enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and visiting casinos. She loved everyone and kept her door open for everyone....

May 15, 2022

Geraldine Porterfield Blake, 86, passed away May 15, 2022, at her home, The Enclave, in Clayton, NC.

Mrs. Blake was born November 21, 1935, to the late Nulen Carr and Fannie Clayton Porterfield in Durham, NC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing cards and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She had...

May 15, 2022

May 13, 2022

Graham Franklin Fulcher, 69, passed away May 13, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Fulcher was born June 24, 1952 to the late Alice Manning Fulcher and Graham Odell Fulcher in New Bern, NC.  Frank attended Durham Tech Community College as well as NC State University and Campbell College.  He enjoyed playing the tuba throughout his school years.  He served on...

May 12, 2022

Arrangements are currently pending.

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May 9, 2022

A full obituary is currently pending at this time. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery with Rabbi Daniel Greyber officiating.

May 8, 2022

Michael “Mike” Trent Thaggard Jr., 53, of Durham went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his family and friends.

Mike was born November 9, 1968, in White Oak, NC to the late Michael Trent Thaggard Sr. and Gail Suggs Thaggard. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Brode and Lula...

May 7, 2022

GEORGE MARTIN HOLLOWAY

Mr. George Martin Holloway, 98, of Durham NC, died on May 7, 2022 at the Hock Family Pavilion in Durham NC.  He was born in Hickory, North Carolina, attending school there and then in Maryland outside of Washington DC, where he enlisted in the US Army during World War II.

He was in officer training when he...

May 4, 2022

DURHAM- Mr. William Larry Herndon, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Herndon was born August 6, 1932 to the late William and Sarah Herndon in Durham, NC. He retired from American Tobacco Company. Mr. Herndon was an avid fan of NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon. He enjoyed eating at Home Plate and Bojangles. Mr. Herndon loved...

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Morris, 75, passed away on May 1, 2022.

Carolyn was born December 23, 1946, a daughter of the late Leonard Jackson and Nellie Avery Morris. Mrs. Morris always saw the good in people and would help anyone in need. She was a great caretaker. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed...

Apr 30, 2022

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home, 714 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450.

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Apr 27, 2022

James “Jimmy” Clarence Huddleston, of Durham, NC, passed on April 27, 2022, at 75 years of age.

He was a graduate of Lebanon High School (1965) and the University of Tennessee (1973).

While living in Lebanon, Jimmy teamed up with two other young men to become proud record-holders for goal-post sitting (1965). Their uncomfortable effort garnered a mention on The...

Apr 26, 2022

Mrs. Beatrice Beverly Ray Riggsbee, 87, passed away on April 26, 2022.

Beatrice was born February 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph Carlton and Katie Lee Rigsbee Ray. Mrs. Riggsbee worked at Swift & Company where she retired of 36 years.  Mrs. Riggsbee attended Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening. Beatrice loved spending time with her family, especially...

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. Jack Leroy Lynch, 86, passed away on April 23, 2022.

Mr. Lynch was born in Easley, SC to the late K.R. Lynch and Mary J. Lynch. He lived in Roxboro from age 6 until he graduated from Helena High School and then he volunteered for 4 years in the United States Coast Guard. He attended NC State University after...