Recent Obituaries
Thomas Francis King
Jun 26, 2024
Thomas Francis King (Tom), age 79, of Durham, NC, passed away on June 26, 2024. Tom was born in Cleveland OH on November 2,1944 to Robert J. and Eileen M. King (nee Carmody). He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Linda (nee Moracz), his daughter Dawn Matta (David), his son Christopher, his four grandsons, Alexander, Ryan, Colin,...
Donna Holt Rogers
Jun 26, 2024
Mrs. Donna Holt Rogers 71, went to heaven June 26, 2024. Donna was born May 2, 1953 to the late Virginia and Odell Holt of Apex.
Donna was known for her friendly disposition and amazing ability to cook. She was a wonderful mother and wife.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brother Steve Holt.
Mrs. Donna Rogers...
Irwin Lawrence Stern
Jun 26, 2024
Irwin Lawrence “Larry” Stern
December 15, 1936, to June 26, 2024
Irwin Lawrence Stern (known as Larry by everyone for his whole lifetime) was born in Jersey City, NJ on December 15, 1936, to Morris and Regina Stern. Larry grew up in Jersey City with a large family of cousins, uncles, and aunts, graduated from Lincoln High School, and earned a full...
Master Henry Osair Diaz Padilla
Jun 22, 2024
Henry Osair Diaz Padilla, age 13, passed away, June 22, 2024 at Tucker Lake in Benson, NC.
Henry was born October 8, 2010, to Henry Noe Diaz and Marta Padilla Garcia in Durham, NC.
He was a beloved son and a caring little brother who loved life to its fullest.
Henry was a beacon of kindness with a gentle soul that touched all...
Jimmy D. Rich
Jun 18, 2024
Jimmy D. Rich, Sr., 87, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1936 to the late Howard “Bill” Rich and Lois Crabtree Rich.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Gertrude Thompson Rich and sisters, Shirley Johnson,...
Mary Saunders
Jun 17, 2024
Mrs. Mary A. Saunders, 84 of Durham, NC, passed away June 17, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Saunders was born to the late Columbia and Gladys Huffman Saunders in Onslow County, North Carolina.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Saunders is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Saunders and seven siblings.
She is survived by her sons, James “Jim” Saunders of...
Susan Gale Wachter
Jun 16, 2024
Susan "Sue" Gale Wachter aged 75, of Durham, NC, passed away on June 16, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1948, in Portsmouth, VA, to the late LCDR Alan and Catherine Johnsen.
Susan spent her early years on a farm in Eastern Washington before settling in Maple Valley, WA, with her beloved late husband Harold Wachter. Susan dedicated her entire...
Bruce C. Adcock
Jun 15, 2024
Mr. Bruce “Curtis” Adcock, 91, passed away June 15, 2024, at Yanceyville Rehabilitation Center in Caswell County.
Mr. Adcock was born September 2, 1932, to the late Lex Alexander and Lula Bell Pruitt Adcock in Harnett County.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Adcock is preceded in death by a son, Ricky W. Adcock, brothers, Bill Adcock and Elbert Adcock and a...
Cary Grant Carroll
Jun 9, 2024
Cary Grant Carroll, "Jerry" went to heaven, June 9, 2024 after many months of fighting cancer.
He is the son of the late Leo Carroll and Mae Emory Carroll. Cary was also preceded in death by his brother: Charles Carroll.
He is survived by wife Julia Carroll of 61 years & two daughters: Darlene "Dolly" Seeley (husband David) & Wanda Emory. Two...
Louise Lovic Rigsbee
Jun 9, 2024
Louise Lovic Rigsbee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Born on April 14, 1935, in Farmville, NC to the late Ralph Lovic and Rosa Lovic.
Lousie spent her childhood, and early teenage years growing up in Farmville, NC where she attended grade school until her senior year, when she moved to Durham, NC, and finished High School at...
Dwight Edward Watkins
Jun 9, 2024
Dwight Edward Watkins, 71, of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born April 29, 1953 in Durham, NC to the late Eugene and Virginia Watkins.
In addition to his parents Dwight is preceded in death by his brothers, James, Leon and Jerry Watkins and his sisters, Irene Watkins...
Carl Michael Farrell Sr.
Jun 8, 2024
Carl Michael Farrell Sr., age 67, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Carl was born September 16, 1956, in Akron, OH.
Mr. Farrell was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Farrell, Jr. (P.C.) and Dorothea Farrell; brother, Charles Farrell; step-son, George W. Hancock III (Bubba); grandson, Christian Rivers Full and great-grand daughter, Luna...
Edwin Doyle Griffin
Jun 7, 2024
Edwin “Doyle” Griffin, a devout Christian, passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, June 7, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on October 8, 1927, in Durham, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence Griffin and Ruby Hurst Griffin.
In his high school days, Doyle was a renowned baseball pitcher and, despite...
Betty Sewell Sorrell
Jun 6, 2024
Betty Frances Sewell Sorrell, 96, was born on January 7, 1928, in Durham, North Carolina. She was the only child of Benjamin Franklin Sewell and Alice Daves Sewell. Betty became an LPN in 1955 and her career spanned many opportunities, including Watts Hospital, doctor’s offices, Blue Cross Blue Shield, private duty, and her last job at Hillcrest Convalescent Center where...
Judy Ray Wright
Jun 6, 2024
Mrs. Judy Ray Wright, 79, of Stem, NC, passed away June 6, 2024, at Duke Medical Center. Judy was born to the late Von Ray and Eleanor Marshall Ray in Durham, NC.
Mrs. Wright was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Wright had a servant’s heart, always helping others in need. Judy retired from IBM after several years...
Gary Eugene Smith Sr.
Jun 2, 2024
Obituary is forthcoming. A Celebration of life service, will be Saturday, 3:00pm June 8, 2024 at Bethel Christian Center, 3518 Rose of Sharon Rd, Durham NC . All Flower orders need to be sent to the church.
Mary Alice Henderson
Jun 2, 2024
Mary Alice Henderson, 86, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at Hock Family Pavilion on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born in Hillsborough, NC on May 7, 1938 to the late Sam and Bertha Crawford.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Eugene, Carlton, Hilda and Nancy.
Mary retired from Honeywell after over 25...
Mara Jay Gardner
May 31, 2024
Mara Jay Gardner, born on February 22, 1995, in New London, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2024, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 29. Mara is survived by her parents, Kenyatta Upchurch and Kenneth Gardner, and her sister Zoe Vincent; grandparents, William and Lydia Upchurch; and grandmother Alexandra Gardner Nelson. She was preceded in death...
Peggy "Jo" Allen Pate
May 30, 2024
Mrs. Peggy “Jo” Allen Pate, 66, of Creedmoor, NC, passed away May 30, 2024, at Granville Medical Center.
Mrs. Pate was born to the late Guy Winston Allen and Shirley McLamb Allen in Durham, NC.
Mrs. Pate worked several years for Merrita Bread Company and later for Flowers Baking Company for over 10 years. Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Martha Mangum Duke
May 30, 2024
Martha Mangum Duke, 95 of Bahama, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Durham Regional Hospital.
Martha "Mama Duke" was born on May 10, 1929, in Bahama, NC, the daughter of the late Sallie Cash Mangum and Van Buren Mangum.
Mrs. Duke graduated from Mangum School in 1947 and was a member...
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