Recent Obituaries
William “Brad” Bradford Washburn
Apr 9, 2021
WAKE FOREST- Mr. William “Brad” Bradford Washburn, Jr., 76, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family, after many years of declining health from a stroke.
Mr. Washburn was born September 22, 1944 to the late William (Bill) and Elizabeth (Nancy) Washburn, Sr. in Knoxville, TN. Brad proudly served his country in the...
Betty Lou Broach
Apr 8, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Lou Garrett Broach, 87, passed away on April 8, 2021.
Mrs. Broach was born on April 12, 1933 to Mamie and Rev. Elwood Pendergrast in Durham, NC. Betty loved the Lord and her family. She retired from Dairy Freeze and Mangum Street Pharmacy. She enjoyed drawing, singing, music, and flowers. Betty will be remembered as a loving...
Johnnie Wilson Ferrell
Apr 8, 2021
Johnnie Ferrell, 73, of Durham, NC passed away peacefully with family on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Johnnie was born on July 31, 1947 to the late Ford and Lila Ferrell.
Mr. Ferrell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria Ferrell of 49 years. A proud father of a son, Timmy Ferrell; daughter,...
Crystal Dawn Stewart
Apr 5, 2021
BUTNER- Ms. Crystal Dawn Stewart, 39, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.
Ms. Stewart was born on December 6, 1981 to Jerry Stewart and Pamela Williams in Charlotte, NC. The little things in life made Crystal happy. She enjoyed spending time with her son Eli and being around her family. Crystal was a God-fearing Christian woman who loved her...
Johnny Albert Kight
Apr 4, 2021
RALEIGH- Mr. Johnny Albert Kight, 72, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. Kight was born on August 8, 1948 to the late Hugh and Dorothy Kight in Augusta, GA.
Mr. Kight is survived by his wife, Pundhariga Kight; son, Donovan Kight of Durham, NC; brother, Hugh O. Kight (Chiaki) of Charleston, SC; and sister,...
Kathy Mangum Fulcher
Mar 30, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Kathy Mangum Fulcher, 70, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Mrs. Fulcher was born September 1, 1950 to the late Clarence and Myrtle Mangum in Durham, NC. She was a manager with Sears for 38 years. Mrs. Fulcher was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. She was very strong in her faith...
Donald Richard Buck
Mar 30, 2021
MORRISVILLE- Mr. Donald Richard Buck, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Mr. Buck was born on May 12, 1945 to the late Ernest and Evelyn Buck in Beaufort County, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from January of 1964 to February of 1969. He worked for Eastern Airlines until his retirement. Donald’s unwavering devotion...
Rafael Ornelas Alvarez
Mar 29, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Rafael Ornelas Alvarez, 60, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Duke Hospital.
Born September 25, 1960 in Tizapan del Alto Jalisco, Mexico. He married Angelica Hernandez Leon on September 11, 2000 and raised three children as his own and had four grandchildren, who loved him very much. He worked as a mechanic most of his life, that...
Trudy Louise Sharpe
Mar 25, 2021
DURHAM- Trudy Louise Sharpe, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Brian Center Southpoint.
Mrs. Sharpe was born on September 25, 1946 to Walter and Gladys Williams. She attended and graduated from Durham High School. Trudy worked at Wabash Steak House and Fuddruckers. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.
Mrs. Sharpe...
Mary Jo-Ann Johnson
Mar 24, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Mary Jo-Ann Johnson, age 61, of Durham, NC passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born December 19, 1959 in Sunnyvale, California. Daughter of the late Dave and Charlotte Gurry. Spending her upbringing between California, Maryland and North Carolina, she planted roots in Durham, NC where she would share her life with her loving...
Theresa Lassiter Wilder
Mar 22, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Theresa Marie Lassiter Wilder, 64, passed away on March 22, 2021.
Mrs. Wilder was born on April 14, 1956 to the late James “Bird” and Ethel Lassiter in Durham, NC. She worked at University Ford in the Collision Center as an Administrative Assistant. Theresa enjoyed gardening, dancing, and music. She loved to go to Atlantic and Carolina beach...
Charlotte Spencer
Mar 20, 2021
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Charlotte “Becky” Louise Spencer, a loving mother of seven children, 24 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 69. Becky was born in June of 1951 in Hickory, NC. To James and Sally Andrews. Becky was a nurse for 40 plus years. She married Jerry Spencer in 1983 and they raised three...
Terry Lee Ashby, Sr.
Mar 19, 2021
RALEIGH- Mr. Terry Lee Ashby, 64, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Rex Hospital.
Mr. Ashby was born on October 9, 1956 in Lancaster, PA. Terry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed playing golf, sports (in particular Baseball), enjoyed watching professional sporting events on T.V. and in person, The Smokey Mountain’s, Virginia Beach,...
Wilma Denning Sorrell
Mar 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Wilma Denning Sorrell, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and her beloved dog, Baby on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Wilma was born on August 31, 1938 to Helen Denning Partin in Wake County, NC. She worked at IBM for 14 years and attended Gospel Church in Durham, NC. Before her husband passed, Wilma loved spending...
Julian Sidney Mack
Mar 18, 2021
DURHAM- Julian Sidney Mack, 73, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Julian was born September 25, 1947 to the late Uly and Frances Mack in Jacksonville, FL. After attending University of Florida and University of Virginia School of Law, Julian began his legal career of fifty years in Miami, FL, where he practiced...
Constance Elizabeth Chappell
Mar 16, 2021
Elizabeth Chappell, 81, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born on January 1, 1940 in Durham, NC to the late Owen and Lucy Raynor.
Elizabeth graduated from Southern High School in 1958. Soon after graduating she began to work for GTE until her retirement in 1993 as an Accountant after 35 years of...
Ray Perry Guthrie, Jr.
Mar 14, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Ray Perry Guthrie, Jr., 67, passed away at home on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
Mr. Guthrie was born on January 15, 1954 to the late Ray and Dorothy Mae Guthrie in Durham, NC. Ray served as a Deputy Sheriff for Durham County. He was a big sports fan, especially a fan of Duke basketball and Indianapolis Colts football....
Alexia “Lexi” Gullie
Mar 14, 2021
Alexia Danielle Gullie, who we all know and loved as “Lexi” was born September 2, 2000 to Tammy Ferguson and Family. Her life was taken on March 14, 2021 after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Lexi is survived by her daughter, Aspyn Fate; her siblings, Drew Ferguson, Shane Ferguson and Morgan Gullie. Lexi also leaves behind her beloved nephew, Levi Ferguson,...
Katie D. Nevils
Mar 13, 2021
Katie D. Nevils, 70, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1950 in Oxford, N.C. to the late Ephram and Lillie Deal.
Mrs. Nevils was a strong willed woman who had a deep faith for our Lord and Saviour. Katie in her spare time enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and...
William “Eddie” Edward Ennis, III
Mar 13, 2021
DURHAM- William Edward “Eddie” Ennis, III., passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.
Mr. Ennis was born on January 12, 1975 to William and Robin Ennis in Durham, NC.
Mr. Ennis was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Ennis, Jr.
Mr. Ennis is survived by his mother, Robin Ennis Pridgen and stepfather, Bryant Pridgen; his sister, Alicia Ennis;...
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