Recent Obituaries
Elva Catalina Lay
Apr 2, 2022
Elva Catalina Lay, 55, passed away, April 2, 2022, at Hock Pavilion in Durham.
Ms. Lay was born July 2, 1966, to Beatriz Rosalez in Tijuana, Mexico. She worked as a life insurance agent. Elva enjoyed walking, helping others as needed, going to church and being involved in church activities. She was a wonderful Mother, she loved her grandchildren dearly...
Juanita Ellis Johnson
Apr 1, 2022
Mrs. Alice Juanita Ellis Johnson, 93, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on April 1, 2022.
Juanita was born January 13, 1929 in Durham, NC, a daughter of the late John Thomas Ellis, Sr. and Eulalia Marie Vaughan. Mrs. Johnson was a faithful member of Gorman Baptist Church. She worked for Liggett Myers for 37 years.
In addition...
Mary Frances Fletcher
Mar 30, 2022
Mrs. Mary Frances Fletcher, 84, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022 at home with family by her side, as she stepped into the arms of her Savior.
Mary Frances was born June 18, 1937 in Johnston County, NC, a daughter of the late Charlie V. and Lillie Bullock Langdon. Mrs. Fletcher retired in 1992 after 33 years from Golden...
Todd Alan Stevick
Mar 30, 2022
Mr. Todd Alan Stevick, 55, passed away on March 30, 2022.
Todd was born June 3, 1966 in St. Mary’s, MD, a son of the late Loyal Edward and Patricia Ann Kaylor Stevick. Mr. Stevick enjoyed his truck driving career. He loved kite buggying, welding, and working on jeeps. Todd loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly...
Donna Anne Ellington Brady
Mar 28, 2022
Mrs. Donna Anne Ellington Brady, 84, passed away on March 28, 2022.
Donna was born August 24, 1937 in Raleigh, NC, a daughter of the late Delma Donald Ellington, Jr. and Hester Anne Bass Ellington. Mrs. Brady was an active and faithful member of Dobson First Baptist Church. Donna graduated from Broughton High School in Raleigh in 1955 and graduated...
Darlene McCloud Sams
Mar 25, 2022
DURHAM, NC – Mrs. Darlene McCloud Sams of Durham, died on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born May 7, 1949 in Bellaire, OH. A daughter of the late Chet and Helen Angus McCloud.
Darlene was a loving and devoted military wife to her husband of 52 years, Joseph D. Sams Sr., of Durham, NC. She was also the proud...
Edwin Ray Kirby, Sr.
Mar 23, 2022
CREEDMOOR-Mr. Edwin Ray Kirby, Sr., 92, passed away, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Person Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kirby was born March 10, 1930 to the late William and Addie Mae Kirby in Person County, North Carolina. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Kirby retired from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol...
John Bowen
Mar 21, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605.
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Archie “Wallace” Dryden
Mar 20, 2022
Mr. Archie “Wallace” Dryden, 91, passed away on March 20, 2022.
Wallace was born February 27, 1931 in New Church, VA, a son of the late Archie N. and Mildred Fulcher Dryden. Mr. Dryden lived in Durham most of his life. He was a member of Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church and enjoyed being with his church family. Wallace graduated...
Donald Edward Hendrix
Mar 19, 2022
Donald Edward Hendrix, 93, passed away March 19, 2022 at UNC Hospice in Chapel Hill.
Mr. Hendrix was born March 3, 1929, to the late Nannie Elizabeth Howe and William Ross Hendrix in Charlotte, NC. Donald was a founding member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and served them faithfully as a Sunday School teacher, Superintendent, Deacon, Elder and on the Pastor...
Billy Norman Lassiter
Mar 18, 2022
Mr. Billy Norman Lassiter, age 77, passed away March 18, 2022. Billy was born on July 9, 1944, a son to the late James (byrd legs) and Ethel Browning Lassiter.
Billy was known as the love man on 98. He was a devoted father and grandfather. An electrician and mechanic by trade. He had a love for all sports and...
Ann Robertson May
Mar 18, 2022
ANN ELIZABETH ROBERTSON MAY – June 27, 1933 – March 18, 2022
Ann Robertson May 88, of Durham was welcomed to Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with the love of her life, David Lee May Sr. on March 18, 2022. Ann was born in Vance County NC to her late father Obie Lee Robertson and...
Walter Clifton “Slim” Futch
Mar 12, 2022
Walter “Slim” Futch, 75, of Durham, NC went home for eternal healing and peace March 12, 2022.
Walter was born April 16, 1946, in Johnston County, NC to the late John and Bessie Futch. He moved to Durham, NC in his late twenties and worked for the Frito Lay Company for 10 years delivering their products to local stores. He...
Phyllis Kerner Rafterman
Mar 12, 2022
Mrs. Phyllis Kerner Rafterman, 104, passed away on March 12, 2022.
Phyllis was born May 1, 1917, a daughter of the late Wolfe Kerner and Anna Freichel Kerner in Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Rafterman lived in Brooklyn until she was 96 years old when she moved to Chapel Hill, NC to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was smart, loving,...
Gaynelle Ellis Currie
Mar 6, 2022
Mrs. Lannie Gaynelle Ellis Currie, age 76, passed away on March 6, 2022.
Gaynelle was born on August 26, 1945 to the late Clyde Madison and Martha Ellen Skeen Ellis. Mrs. Currie was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She loved to listen to and sing gospel hymns. She enjoyed attending church and the fellowship with everyone there. Gaynelle loved...
Barbara Brinkley Bennett Wall
Feb 27, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Brinkley Bennett Wall, age 93, passed away on February 27, 2022.
Barbara was born on October 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Thomas Tyler Bennett and Theresa Agnes (Waldeck) Bennett.
Mrs. Wall was preceded in death by her husband, Duel Sexton Wall Jr.; son, Duel Bennett Wall; daughter, Vicki Anderson; and her four brothers and sister
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Eddie Lee Edwards
Feb 26, 2022
Eddie Lee Edwards, 71, passed away February 26, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, N.C.
Eddie was born July 10, 1950, in Durham, N.C. to the late Jack Pickett and Essie Partin Edwards. He graduated from Southern High School in 1969 and later from King’s College with a diploma in business administration. Mr....
Valinda Husketh Blalock
Feb 25, 2022
Mrs. Valinda Husketh Blalock, age 80, passed away on February 25, 2022.
Valinda was born on April 19, 1941 to the late Forrest Wilson and Arlene Cheek Husketh. Valinda was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. She loved flowers and working in her yard. Valinda will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blalock is preceded in death...
Michael Thomas Holder
Feb 24, 2022
Mr. Michael Thomas Holder, age 51, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2022.
Michael was born on September 13, 1970 to William Thomas Holder, Jr. and Brenda Bolton Holder. Mr. Holder proudly served his country for five years in the United States Navy. He was a plank owner of The USS George Washington, as he was a member of the...
Rosalind R Rodman
Feb 18, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Platt Memorial Chapels in Cherry Hill, NJ.
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