Recent Obituaries
Dorothea Andrews Dutton
Dec 14, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothea Andrews Dutton, 91, passed away on December 14, 2021.
Mrs. Dutton was born March 27, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Ida Andrews in Brunswick County, N.C. Dorothea lived in Hamlet, N.C. her entire life and was a faithful member of East Rockingham United Methodist Church. She then moved to Durham, N.C. in 2014. She retired from...
Barbara Lynn Russell
Dec 14, 2021
After living her life with kindness, loyalty, generosity, intelligence, and love, Barbara Lynn Russell, otherwise known as Lynn, and even more well known as Violet, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021. While she left this world a much better place for having her in it, the lives of her family and friends will never be the same after...
Dollie Lunsford Odom
Dec 13, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dollie Lunsford Odom, age 99, passed away on December 13, 2021.
Dollie was born April 14, 1922 to the late Harvey R. and Biddie Roundtree Lunsford. Mrs. Odom was a faithful member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and needle work. She also worked at her father’s general store called Harvey’s Stop and Shop. Later in...
Leona Estelle Clayton
Dec 13, 2021
DURHAM – Ms. Leona Estelle Clayton, age 85, passed away on December 13, 2021.
Leona was born July 1, 1936 to the late Joseph T. and Bertha Cozart Clayton in Durham, NC.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Clayton was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Clayton.
Ms. Clayton is survived by her close cousin, Bobby Clayton and wife,...
Charles William “Buck” Clayton
Dec 12, 2021
Charles “Buck” William Clayton, 84, passed away on December 12, 2021, at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. Clayton was born May 23, 1937, to the late John William and Tassie Mae Seamster Clayton in Durham. NC. He was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist church, where he was baptized. Mr. Clayton retired at the rank of Major from the Durham...
Harold David Henderson
Dec 12, 2021
Mr. Harold David Henderson, age 93, passed away on December 12, 2021.
Harold was born May 31, 1928 to the late Jesse James and Sarah Gladys O’Briant Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a Durham High School Graduate of 1946. He was a Past Commander of American Legion Post 7. Harold served in the United States Army during the Korean Era. He...
Greysen & Greylen Rochelle
Dec 10, 2021
Greysen and Greylen Rochelle, passed away in the embrace of their family on December 10, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. The beloved twins were born that same day, to Derrick Moss and Kimberly Rochelle. While the time together was short, Greysen and Greylen will forever be in the heart of their family.
The twins are preceded in death by their...
Franklin Delano “Frank” Bordeaux
Dec 10, 2021
Franklin Delano “Frank” Bordeaux, 80, passed away Friday December 10, 2021 in Greer, S.C.
Mr. Bordeaux was born December 7, 1941 to the late Roy Howard Bordeaux and Marietta Hall Bordeaux.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bordeaux is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, Dolphus and Gene Bordeaux; and a sister, Anne Holt.
Frank is survived by his...
Sandra Darlene “Donnie” Wood
Dec 9, 2021
Sandra Darlene “Donnie” Wood, 61, passed away December 9, 2021, in Butner, NC.
Ms. Wood was born January 19, 1960 to the late Talton Wallace and Elsie Harris Wood, Sr. in Durham. She was a very loving, caring, giving person who loved going to the beach and to the mountains. Sandra enjoyed attending services at Riverside Baptist Church. She retired...
Thomas Wayne Mims
Dec 8, 2021
DURHAM – Mr. Thomas Wayne Mims, age 80, passed away on December 8, 2021.
Wayne was born November 7, 1941 to the late Thomas and Katherine Roberts Mims in Durham, NC. Mr. Mims served his country in the United States National Guard. He retired after 37 years as a machine operator with Gold Belt Manufacturing Company. Wayne enjoyed collecting coins...
Thomas Edward Hester
Dec 5, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Thomas Edward Hester, age 94, passed away on December 5, 2021.
Mr. Hester was born June 27, 1927 to the late Edward Thomas and Cora Mae Durham Hester. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Tank Driver during World War II. He was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. Thomas enjoyed spending time...
Arthur McKinley Byrd Jr.
Dec 5, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Arthur McKinley Byrd, Jr., age 91, passed away on December 5, 2021.
Mr. Byrd was born March 30, 1930 to the late Arthur McKinley Byrd, Sr. and Diana Reeves Byrd. He has lived in Durham since 1952 and retired from the Water and Sewage Department with the City of Durham. Arthur was a Lifetime Member of the Oak...
Brenda G. Williams
Dec 5, 2021
Brenda G. Williams, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 5, 2021. She was born June 12, 1951 to the late LeeRoy and Lois Beck Williams
Brenda was a faithful member of Gorman Baptist Church. She was a sweet and loving person who loved to laugh and always had a smile on her face even through...
Bobby James
Dec 2, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Bobby James, 85, passed away on December 2, 2021.
Mr. James was born October 22, 1936 to the late Jimmie and Lucille James. Bobby attended Freedom Baptist Church. He was a member of Bethesda Ruritan Club and Teamsters Union. Bobby was a truck driver with Pilot Freight Carriers where he retired from Teamsters Union after 31 years.
Bobby...
Betty Jean Pemberton
Nov 30, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Jean Pemberton, 77, passed away on November 30, 2021.
Mrs. Pemberton was born May 5, 1944 to the late George and Nannie Knott. Betty was a faithful Baptist. She enjoyed watching services on television and reading her Bible. Betty, or Jean Bean as she was called, took great care of her family. She loved her grandchildren and...
Donnie Calvin Hobbs Sr.
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. Donnie Calvin Hobbs, Sr., 77, passed away, November 26, 2021 at Duke Hospital in Durham.
Mr. Hobbs was born November 3, 1944, to the late Roy and Estelle Brigman Hobbs in Durham, North Carolina.
Donnie loved NASCAR racing, hunting, and his dog, Buster. He also enjoyed doing carpentry work.
In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death...
Peggy Smith Lloyd
Nov 26, 2021
Peggy Smith Lloyd, 77, passed away, November 26, 2021, at her home in Durham.
Mrs. Lloyd was born August 18, 1944 to the late Jesse and Minnie Lassiter Smith in Henderson, North Carolina. She retired from Duke Hospital after 43 years of service. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the beach, shopping, and liked to fish with her family.
In...
Wesley Dwayne Ferrell
Nov 25, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Wesley Dwayne Ferrell, 56, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Thanksgiving Day as he was on the way to have dinner with his family.
Mr. Ferrell is the son of Nancy Arnold Cummings and the late James Wesley Ferrell. Dwayne loved his family dearly. He enjoyed spending time with his brother Brent at...
Christy Lynn Williams
Nov 24, 2021
Ms. Christy Lynn Williams, 38, passed away, November 24, 2021, at UNC Hospital.
Ms. Williams was born February 18, 1983 to Warren and Rebecca Wester Williams in Durham, NC. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach. She graduated from Southern High School in 2001.
In addition to her parents, Christy...
Joseph Garland Wolfe Jr.
Nov 24, 2021
Joseph Garland Wolfe, Jr. passed away Nov. 24, 2021 at New Hanover Memorial Hospital due to heart complications. He was preceded in death by his parents Nettie Lou Lomax Wolfe and Joseph Garland Wolfe, Sr.
Joe spent his career as a teacher in Garner and Chapel Hill and particularly as a golf, baseball and football coach. He had many successful...
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