Recent Obituaries
Virginia Wilson Clayton
Nov 18, 2021
GREENSBORO- Ms. Virginia “Ginny” Lee Wilson Clayton, 76, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Ms. Clayton was born August 25, 1945 to the late Robert and Earline Wilson in Indianapolis, IN. She enjoyed going to the beach and lake with her kids and grandkids. Loved to garden, especially with her flowers....
Joan Morris Brown
Nov 17, 2021
Mrs. Joan M. Brown, 86, of Morrisville, NC peacefully passed away with her loving husband and daughter by her side as she was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joan was born on November 3, 1935 in Durham, NC to the late Joseph and Lottie Morris.
Joan is a lifelong resident of Durham, graduating from...
Randall Kania
Nov 15, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes, Hamburg Chapel, 7425 M-36 Brighton, MI 48116.
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James Leroy “Jimmy” Cole
Nov 13, 2021
WAKE FOREST – James “Jimmy” Leroy Cole, 78, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021, at home with his family by his side after declining health over the past 5 years.
Mr. Cole was born October 10, 1943, to the late Somner Leroy and Annie Elizabeth Foster Cole.
Jimmy graduated from Northern High School, Class of 1962. He was voted...
Effie Williford Luck
Nov 12, 2021
DURHAM – Mrs. Effie Lee Williford Luck, 85, passed away November, 12, 2021, at Pruitt Health Facility.
Mrs. Luck was born June 13, 1936 to the late Edward and Hattie Tart Williford in Newton Grove, North Carolina. She was known as a good cook, enjoyed gardening and was a former member and choir member of both Homestead Heights Baptist Church...
Ruby Coley
Nov 11, 2021
DURHAM – Ruby Lee Warren Coley, 74, passed away, November 11, 2021, at Duke Hospital in Durham.
Mrs. Coley was born August 21, 1947, to the late Henry Lee, Jr. and Lela Bryant Warren in Creedmoor, N. C. She was known as a very giving person. She loved her children very much. She also loved animals, drinking coffee and sharing...
Mary Ruth Hux Hocutt
Nov 10, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Ruth Hux Hocutt, 93, passed away on November 10, 2021 and is now standing in amazement at her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Hocutt was born April 24, 1928 and to the late Charlie and Katie Hux. She was the youngest sibling of the Hux household.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death...
Michael Dwayne Watson
Nov 9, 2021
Michael Dwayne Watson, 38, passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born January 1, 1983.
He worked alongside his dad and brother as a mechanic at Blue’s Shop. Michael loved baseball and was a catcher when playing at Oak Grove ball park. He loved watching his dad race at Orange County Speedway. He loved dirt bikes and four wheelers. ...
Judith Brinkman Sullivan
Nov 9, 2021
Services will be held at a later date. A full obituary is currently pending.
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Dorothy Athoma Weaver Bailey
Nov 7, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothy Athoma Weaver Bailey, 79, passed away on November 7, 2021.
Mrs. Bailey was born October 25, 1942 to the late George and Pattie Weaver. Athoma enjoyed reading, especially cookbooks, as she was an avid cook. She also loved gardening and house plants. Athoma enjoyed people, fun and friendly conversations, and had a great sense of humor. She...
Sarah Catherine “Polly” Chambers
Nov 4, 2021
Sarah “Polly” Catherine Chambers, 79, of Hillsborough, NC., was born December 17, 1941 to Noland Davis Parham and Sarah Elizabeth Eason. She was born in Dinwiddie, VA. She departed this life to be with Jesus on November 4, 2021.
In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her sister, Christine Thompson.
Sarah is survived by her 3...
Virginia Wheeler Mintz
Nov 3, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Virginia Wheeler Mintz, 74, passed away at home, Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Ms. Mintz was born July 4, 1947 to the late Edward and Ljuba Wheeler in Heidleburg, Germany. She enjoyed making jewelry, watching the Food Network, playing poker, creating origami and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Bryan Michael Rogers
Nov 1, 2021
Bryan Michael Rogers was an adoring father, devoted husband, loyal son, and tenacious thinker. He died unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep on November 1, 2021 at the age of 35 years.
Bryan was born to Elaine and Bill Rogers on September 8, 1986. Just two years later, he got the gift of a lifetime in a younger brother, Nickolas....
Shirley Fowler Chamberlain
Oct 30, 2021
Durham – Mrs. Shirley Fowler Chamberlain, 86, passed away, October 30, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Chamberlain was born June 5, 1935, to the late Clifton Fowler, Sr. and Thelma Porter Fowler in Durham, NC. Shirley worked as an Administrator with Central Carolina Bank & Trust Company, she was a member of Living Waters Christian Community and...
Cecil “C.R.” Lee
Oct 30, 2021
DURHAM – Mr. Cecil “CR” Ray Lee, 82, passed away on October 30, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.
Mr. Lee was born March 21, 1939 to the late J. Bickett Lee and E. Clarice Lee. Cecil served his country and community well. After serving 3 years in the U.S. Army, he served as a Police Officer...
Vicki Wilkins Evans
Oct 29, 2021
Mrs. Vicki Wilkins Evans, 48, of Sneads Ferry NC, died at Onslow Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2021.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Jesse and Alice; maternal grandparents, Sam and Dorothy; her father, Ed Wilkins; her sister, Jennifer Woods; and Step sister-in-law, Jessica Huffman.
She was survived by her husband; Howard Evans lll; her mother, Carolyn...
Alexa Michell Centeno
Oct 28, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Alexa Michell Centeno, 18, passed away on October 28, 2021.
Ms. Centeno was born March 20, 2003 to Maria Centeno Trejo in Durham, NC. Alexa enjoyed skateboarding. She was very smart. Alexa loved her family, especially spending time with her nieces and siblings. Alexa enjoyed reading books. She will be deeply missed.
A visitation will be held Friday,...
James Crawford “JC” Fuller
Oct 26, 2021
HOLDEN BEACH- Mr. James “JC” Crawford Fuller, 82, passed away on October 26, 2021.
Mr. Fuller was born November 22, 1938 to the late Wilmore and Daisy Fuller. JC served his country well. He retired after 30 years with the Durham Police Department. James served in the United States Army for four years. He spent more than 20 years serving...
Dorothy Philpott Friedhoff
Oct 26, 2021
TIMBERLAKE- Mrs. Dorothy Philpott Friedhoff, 87, passed away on October 26, 2021.
Mrs. Friedhoff was born November 20, 1933 to the late John and Nina Philpott. Dot, as she was known by her friends, was the founder of the Duke and Duchess Doll Club, as well as a member of the Niada Doll Club. She spent 35 years working at...
Rosendo Montiel Jr.
Oct 21, 2021
HENDERSON- Mr. Rosendo Montiel, Jr, 14, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 21, 2021.
Mr. Montiel was born February 28, 2007 to the late Rebeca Dawn Terrell in Henderson, NC. He enjoyed playing basketball, PlayStation and listening to music, especially Rapping. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Mr. Montiel is survived by his grandmother, Sherrie Morado; great-grandmother, Nancy Riley;...
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