Recent Obituaries
Tristan Alexander Cleaver
Oct 10, 2021
OXFORD- Mr. Tristan Alexander Cleaver, 21, passed away on October 10, 2021.
Mr. Cleaver was born June 1, 2000 in Smithfield, NC. Tristan loved riding Motorcycles and had a passion for working on them, as well as cars. He was always cracking a joke and making others laugh. He was a proud father and fiancé who loved his family and...
Edwin Leon “Ed” Eubanks Sr.
Oct 9, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Edwin “Ed” Leon Eubanks, Sr., 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2021. Ed was born March 2, 1932, to the late John and Eula Eubanks.
Edwin loved the Lord and enjoyed fellowship at Sherron Acres Free Will Baptist Church, with his pastor Fred Johnson. He was a member of Durham Masonic Lodge...
Arvis “Lee” Smith
Oct 6, 2021
Arvis Lee Smith (Lee) born on June 19, 1969 in Durham N.C went to be with our Lord on Wednesday October 6,2021. He was 52. Many have seen or been on the receiving side of his kindness and generosity. Lee also watched out for and remembered his family and friends. He always seemed to be in good spirits. He often...
Roy Alvin Dickerson
Oct 3, 2021
Mr. Roy Alvin Dickerson,74, of Durham, NC passed away Sunday, October 3rd, 2021.
Roy was born on December 12, 1946 in Oxford, NC to the late Woodrow (Sr.) and Rosa Dickerson. Roy was a humble man of God who faithfully served his family and country. He served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, as well as Desert Storm in 1991....
Frances Imogene Hutchens
Oct 3, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Frances Imogene Hutchens, 95, passed away on October 3, 2021.
Mrs. Hutchens was born July 31 1926, to the late Richard and Pansy Bushnell in Roanoke, VA. Frances attended The Salvation Army for 60+ years. She loved playing BINGO and completing word searches. Frances enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling on TV, especially watching her favorite wrestler, John Cena.
In...
Teresa Ann Brinkley
Oct 3, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Teresa Ann Brinkley, 56, passed away on October 3, 2021.
Ms. Brinkley was born June 12, 1965, to the late Lonnie and Barbara Brinkley in Durham, NC. Teresa enjoyed crocheting and completing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed good food and spending time with her friends and family. Teresa will be remembered as a genuine and loving person. She will...
Betsy George
Sep 30, 2021
Mrs. Betsy George, 85, of Greensboro, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born in Durham, North Carolina, on February 21, 1936 to the late Floyd and Juanita Kelley Hinson.
Betsy graduated from Durham High School then attended and graduated at the top of her class from Watts Hospital School...
Deborah Sue Hyde Gibbs
Sep 30, 2021
DURHAM – Deborah Sue Hyde Gibbs, 69, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Mrs. Gibbs was born on July 30, 1952, to the late Lawrence and Lorena Thornton Hyde in Durham, NC. She lived most of her life in Durham, but also lived in Scranton and Engelhard, NC. Deborah attended school at Durham High School and Mattamusket High School. She...
Velma Marie Dittmer
Sep 28, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Velma Marie Dittmer, 98, passed away, September 28, 2021.
Mrs. Dittmer was born July 24, 1923, to the late Andrew and Alice Salisbury in Peoria, IL. Velma was a member of the Sunshine Group, which sang at nursing homes, churches, and social events. She was a great story teller. Velma enjoyed meeting people and striking up conversations. Mrs....
Sandra Wilson Blake
Sep 27, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Sandra Wilson Blake, 81, passed away peacefully, September 27, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Blake was born November 23, 1939, to the late Claude and Lucille Wilson in Durham, NC. Sandra absolutely loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Whenever she was not with her family, she was working with other...
Barbara Smith Wagner
Sep 26, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Barbara Smith Wagner, 60, passed away on September 26, 2021.
Mrs. Wagner was born September 28, 1960, to the late Howard and Frances Smith. Barbara was born and raised in Durham, NC, where she attended Southern High School. For the last 16 years, she has lived in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Wagner was a lifetime member of Bethel Christian...
James Haywood “Dicky” Dixon Jr.
Sep 25, 2021
Mr. James Haywood Dixon, Jr. “Dicky” (age 74) went to be with our Lord and savior on Saturday, September 25th, 2021. Dicky was born in Durham, North Carolina on February 4, 1947 to James and Marie Dixon.
Dicky had many loves, with God and his family always coming first. Whether he was coaching his kids in basketball or softball, taking...
Bobby Ray Elliott, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Bobby Ray Elliott, Sr., 83, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Eno Pointe Assisted Living.
Mr. Elliott was born May 26, 1938 to the late Carvie and Mildred Elliott in Durham, NC. He was a Firefighter with the Durham Fire Department and owned and operated Elliott Auto Sales. Mr. Elliott enjoyed racing as he was a race...
Donald Bennett
Sep 24, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Folk Funeral Home, Inc. 170 Elko St, Williston, SC 29853.
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JoAnn Rowton
Sep 23, 2021
No services will be held.
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Brenda Dianne Jones-Wallen
Sep 22, 2021
MANSON- Mrs. Brenda Dianne Jones-Wallen, 66, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at UNC Hospital.
Mrs. Wallen was born March 12, 1955 to the late Talton and Elsie Wood, Sr. in Durham, NC. She was a member of Riverside Independent Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mawmaw enjoyed cooking, caring for her husband, loving her family and was being strong...
Austin Blake Echeverria
Sep 21, 2021
WAKE FOREST- Mr. Austin Blake Echeverria, 19, passed away on September 21, 2021.
Mr. Echeverria was born November 14, 2001, in Durham, NC. Austin worked as an electrician assistant for Crabtree Electrical. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and kayaking. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Austin will be dearly missed.
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Richard Lyon Stone
Sep 21, 2021
FRANKLINTON- Mr. Richard Lyon Stone, 63, passed away on September 21, 2021.
Mr. Stone was born December 7, 1957, to the late William and Ruby Stone in Durham, NC. Richard loved going to the beach and enjoyed playing music as a disk jockey, which he was known as “DJ Rockin’ Rick.” He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Richard...
Jeffery Allen Smith
Sep 20, 2021
WILLOW SPRING- Mr. Jeffery Allen Smith, 48, passed away on September 20, 2021.
Mr. Smith was born May 27, 1973 to Michael Tyree Dean and Teresa Thornburg Smith. Jeffery enjoyed working for Food Lion. He loved fishing, playing his guitar, and singing. He was a big Carolina Tarheel fan. Even through his sickness and pain, Jeffery was brave and always...
Betty Williams “BJ” Seymore
Sep 19, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Williams Seymore, 76, passed away on September 19, 2021.
Mrs. Seymore was born September 3, 1945, to the late Talmadge and Betty Williams. Mrs. Seymore was a former member of First Advent Christian Church of Durham. She was employed at Duke University for 20 years. Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered as...
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