Recent Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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