Recent Obituaries
Iris June Steinhauser Vinegar
Apr 22, 2022
DURHAM- Mrs. Iris June Steinhauser Vinegar, 95, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at The Addison in Durham.
Although she became a diehard Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Mrs. Vinegar was born only blocks from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx on June 11, 1926, to the late Dr. Charles and Helen Steinhauser. After briefly attending Columbia University in NYC, her education was...
John Davis, Sr.
Apr 21, 2022
Arrangements are currently pending.
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Catherine Arthur Woyee
Apr 21, 2022
A full obituary is currently pending. A visitation will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022 at Evangel Assembly of God. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Evangel Assembly of God with Pastor Elaine Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Nicholas “Nick” Batten
Apr 21, 2022
Nicholas “Nick” Bryan Batten passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2022.
Nick is survived by his son, Benjamin; his mother, Beth King, his father and stepmom, Bryan and Cindy Batten; his sisters, Brooke Johnson (Patrick), Emily Flores (Juan) and Chelsea Batten; his grandmother, Elizabeth Batten; and a special great-aunt, Joyce Watkins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...
Pamela King
Apr 19, 2022
On Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 Pamela King of Butner, NC passed away.
We lost a cherished mother, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, artist, and Angel. A natural peacekeeper and light of positivity, Pam will be sadly missed by her friends, family, and the community of Butner where she has lived for the last 38 years.
Pam will join her husband, Joe King,...
Tucker Randall Thames
Apr 18, 2022
Mr. Tucker Randall Thames, 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2022. After a long, courageous battle with a disability, Tucker’s body is whole again and healed.
Tucker was born October 30, 1984 in Durham, NC, a son of his father and idol, Troy Randall Thames (Sharon) and his mother and comfort, Tammy Blankenship Pulley...
Janie Pearce Pope
Apr 15, 2022
Janie Elizabeth Pearce Pope, 73, passed away April 15, 2022 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Pope was born July 17, 1948 to the late Bessie and William Pearce in Wake County. Janie loved her family dearly as well as her church, Providence Baptist Church in Oxford. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, tending flowers and going fishing. She also...
Marion Brinch Eyster
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Marion Brinch Fischer Eyster, 87, passed away on April 11, 2022.
Marion was born June 28, 1934 in Flint, MI, a daughter of the late Soren and Thora Brinch Eyster. Originally from Morehead, KY, Mrs. Eyster moved to Durham in May 2020 to be closer to her daughter. She received two master degrees, one from the University of Michigan...
Carolyn Husketh Foss
Apr 10, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Husketh Foss, 74, passed away on April 10, 2022.
Carolyn was born May 7, 1947 in Durham, NC, a daughter of the late Valen and Margaret Browning Husketh. She was a faithful member of Guess Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Husketh was a medical secretary for Central Internal Medicine for many years. She will be dearly missed.
In addition...
David “Clinton” Williams
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. David “Man of Steele” Clinton Williams, 78, passed away on April 10, 2022.
Clinton was born August 7, 1943 in Durham, NC, a son of the late Marvin and Janet Shephard Williams. He was the owner and operator of Williams Outboard Motor. Clinton loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He had an irreplaceable sense of humor; a very genuine...
Wilbert “Ray” Barbour Sr.
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Wilbert “Ray” Barbour, Sr., 71, passed away on April 10, 2022.
Ray was born April 20, 1950 in Erwin, NC, a son of the late Wilbert Parker and Helen Frances Strickland Barbour. He lived in Durham, NC for most of his life and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Ray was a member of Oak Grove Masonic Lodge...
Carolyn Elliott
Apr 10, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Elliott, 84, passed away on April 10, 2022.
Carolyn was born September 27, 1937 in Durham, NC, a daughter of the late Jessie James and Lantie Thelma Glenn Carrington. Mrs. Elliott was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. Carolyn served as a First Vice President of CCB Bank for many years. She worked with many banking institutions and...
Norman Decator Johnson Sr.
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Norman Decator Johnson, Sr., 72, passed away on April 10, 2022.
Norman was born July 5, 1949 in Durham, NC, a son of the late Willie “Shorty” and Retha Irene Moses Johnson. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved to fish. Norman was a very kind man, as he was extremely forgiving. He will be remembered as a...
Harvey Floyd Ayers
Apr 9, 2022
Harvey Floyd Ayers, 88, passed peacefully on the afternoon of April 9th with his devoted wife, Nancy, by his side. He was born June 30, 1933, in St. Matthews, South Carolina to the late Frank and Annie Blanche Inabinet Ayers. Harvey, called “Floyd” by his immediate family, grew up on a farm with 2 sisters and 5 brothers.
Harvey is...
Stanley Wayne Cates
Apr 9, 2022
Stanley Wayne Cates, 63, passed away, April 9, 2022, at his home.
Mr. Cates was born November 23, 1958, to Robie Willard Cates and Joyce Hewitt Perry.
Stanley loved Mustangs and enjoyed mechanic work.
Stanley is preceded in death by his father, and brother Jerry Cates.
In addition to his mother, Stanley is survived by his brother Willard and his...
William Philip “Phil” Hille
Apr 8, 2022
Mr. William “Phil” Philip Hille, 73, passed away on April 8, 2022.
Phil was born August 9, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Horst William and Ruth Violet Britland Hille. Mr. Hille was a longtime faithful and very active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Phil was an extremely committed member of the Lions Club for over...
Veronica Stallings
Apr 8, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Beach River Funeral Home, 310 E Grice St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
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Reuben Lester Ewert
Apr 7, 2022
Mr. Reuben Lester Ewert, 89, passed away on April 7, 2022.
Reuben was born April 7, 1933 a son of the late Lewis and Erna Ewert. Mr. Ewert was an Evangelist and a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was an avid reader and writer. Reuben will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
In...
Daisy Gardner Williams
Apr 6, 2022
Daisy Gardner Williams, of Durham, NC, just 76 years old passed away on April 6, 2022 from lung cancer and related complications at Duke Regional Hospital. She was born July 28, 1945, the daughter of the late Arthur Hobson Gardner and Annie Wilkins Tilley Gardner of Durham. Daisy graduated from Durham High School and lived life for her family and friends.
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Lynn E. Carroll
Apr 5, 2022
Mr. Lynn Edward Carroll, 81, passed away on April 5, 2022.
Lynn was born December 29, 1940, a son of the late Maurice Edward Carroll & Doris Eileen Elson. Mr. Carroll attended Grace Korean Presbyterian Church until his illness. Lynn served his country honorably, as he proudly retired from the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed writing, reading, deep sea...
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