Recent Obituaries
Samuel Ramler
Jul 24, 2021
DURHAM- Samuel Ramler was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 13, 1930 to Guedalia Ramler and Shoshana Pankiewicz. Later on, when he moved to Israel, he adopted his brand-new Hebrew name: Shmuel Aviram.
Shmuel was a constant learner and eager reader. Throughout his life, he attended classes in Pedagogy, Political Science, and Sociology at several institutions including the University...
Gerald Layton Pearce
Jul 24, 2021
LINCOLN- Mr. Gerald Layton Pearce passed away July 24th, 2021, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.
Mr. Pearce was born in Durham County on July 22nd, 1958, to the late George Albert and Minnie Allen Pearce.
Mr. Pearce was a hardworking man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will remain in the memories...
Eva Wald
Jul 23, 2021
A private service was be held.
Please see the obituary in the July 26, 2021 New York Times.
James Elliott Hall
Jul 23, 2021
CREEDMOOR – James Elliott Hall passed away suddenly on July 23rd, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Hall was born August 12, 1944 to the late James Haywood and Sarah Elliott Hall in Durham, NC. Mr. Hall dearly loved his family. He was a Duke basketball fan and enjoyed watching western movies and was also a history buff. He previously served...
Marilyn Heiger
Jul 20, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 6850 Roosevelt Avenue, Middletown, OH 45005
Abraham Shalo
Jul 18, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Shomrei Hadas Chapels, 3803 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
Billy Malcom Cooley
Jul 18, 2021
DURHAM- Billy Malcom Cooley, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
Billy was born June 13, 1942, to the late Harvey and Norma (Glenn) Cooley in Durham, NC. Mr. Cooley was an active member of Sorrells Grove Baptist Church, where he faithfully taught Sunday school. Billy and Linda were also a part of...
Major Mary Sheldon Craft
Jul 17, 2021
DURHAM- Major Mary Sheldon Craft, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Mary was born October 19, 1942, to the late Harrison and Martha Baggett Sheldon in El Paso, TX. As a Major in the United States Army, Mary retired after 20 years as an Army Nurse. She was a very compassionate nurse, as she cared deeply for the...
Jasper Denton Benson
Jul 14, 2021
Jasper Denton Benson, 91, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2021. Mr. Benson was born in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Harper Benson of 73 years, his daughter Joanne Benson of the home and his eight brothers and sisters; Gertrude Bowden, Colon...
Jesse Anthony Williams
Jul 13, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Jesse Anthony Williams affectionately known as “Boo-Boo” age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
Jesse was born to the late Jesse Williams and Joyce Ann Williams in Newark, New Jersey where he was born and raised. He graduated from Irvington High School in Irvington, New Jersey in 1982. He joined the Army Reserve shortly after. He...
Katie Holt Hurley
Jul 12, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Katie Holt Hurley, 84, passed away on July 12, 2021.
Katie was born February 2, 1937 to the late Jack Holt and Maggie (Parham) Jones in Roxboro, NC. Mrs. Hurley faithfully attended Bible Believers Church. She enjoyed cooking for her friends and family, as well as attending family gatherings. Katie loved her family dearly. She always went out...
David F. Aycock
Jul 11, 2021
MIDDLESEX- David Farmer Aycock passed away from multiple organ failure on July 11th 2021.
Mr. Aycock was born December 22, 1961 to Jane Williams Aycock and the late Benjamin Franklin Aycock, IV in Huntsville, AL. He worked as a Master Plumber and Plumbing Inspector for almost 40 years throughout the Raleigh RTP community and was revered by his numerous coworkers....
Betty Grady Sherron
Jul 11, 2021
RALEIGH- Betty Grady Sherron, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021.
Betty was born on August 14, 1942 to the late Juddy and Lena (Ray) Grady. Mrs. Sherron was born and raised in a Christian home. She was a faithful, active member of Leesville Road Baptist Church. She never met a stranger and always shared the word of God with...
Robert Norman “Batman” Watson
Jul 9, 2021
OXFORD – Robert Norman Watson, 89, currently residing in Oxford NC, a long-time resident of Durham County, retiring in Cosby Tennessee before returning to North Carolina due to ailing health passed on July 9th, 2021.
Born March 28, 1932, to Robert Milton Watson and Iva Pauline Cates in Durham County, NC. He is preceded in death by his father and...
Patricia Stokes Clayton
Jul 6, 2021
HILLSBOROUGH- Mrs. Patricia Stokes Clayton, 71, passed away on July 6, 2021.
Mrs. Clayton was born May 7, 1950 to Frances (Tyndall) Young of Durham, NC and the late William Young. Mrs. Clayton was a member of the Orange County Red Hatters group for 17 years. She enjoyed being a part of a sisterhood that traveled together and lived life...
Arnold Herbert Loewy
Jul 5, 2021
Arnold Herbert Loewy, age 81, passed away at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas on July 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Arnold enjoyed an illustrious 57-year career as a renowned public speaker and legal scholar, through which he left a lasting and indelible imprint on the academy and the legal community at large. There are many lawyers...
Regina Murray Willard
Jul 1, 2021
TIMBERLAKE- Mr. Ricky Willard, 53, and Mrs. Regina (Murray) Willard, 55, went to their heavenly home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
Ricky was born April 28, 1968 to John Willard, Sr. of Durham, NC and the late Nancy (Ellis) Willard. Mr. Willard was an active member of Living Waters Christian Community. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, tractor pulls, and DJing. Ricky...
Ricky Lee Willard
Jul 1, 2021
TIMBERLAKE- Mr. Ricky Willard, 53, and Mrs. Regina (Murray) Willard, 55, went to their heavenly home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
Ricky was born April 28, 1968 to John Willard, Sr. of Durham, NC and the late Nancy (Ellis) Willard. Mr. Willard was an active member of Living Waters Christian Community. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, tractor pulls, and DJing. Ricky...
Elizabeth Bernhardt Rizzolo
Jun 29, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Elizabeth Bernhardt Rizzolo, 96, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Mrs. Rizzolo was born April 17, 1925 to the late Frederick and Mary Alice Bernhardt (nee Bowman) in Summit, NJ. Elizabeth graduated from Bucknell University in 1946 and she also attended Montclair State University. Elizabeth enjoyed her teaching career. She also enjoyed gardening, where she belonged...
Allen Wade Nealy
Jun 28, 2021
YOUNGSVILLE- Allen Wade Nealy passed away, June 28th, 2021 in Durham, North Carolina.
Allen was born January 20th, 1964 in Durham, NC to Mr. Harold and Carolyn Nealy. Although Allen was born to Mr. Nealy, he emphatically embraced and was very proud to call John Ormand Smith his Dad and deeply cherished their relationship. Allen attended Northern Durham Highschool and...
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