Recent Obituaries
Dr. Phillip Howard Wilks
Mar 13, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Phillip Howard Wilks announce that he died at home in Cary, N.C. on March 13th, 2021 at the age of 86.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Carol J. Wilks(“Snooky”), His children, Andrew Wilks, David(Julia) Wilks, Wendy (Michael) Conway, Susan(Daryl) Miller, Adam...
Carmel Westerman
Mar 13, 2021
Carmel L. Westerman, 80, of Butner, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1941 in Ontario, Canada to the late Wilson and Laura Hayes.
Mrs. Westerman retired from TRW after being a Secretary for a Defense Contractor. She moved to Butner in 2016 from Uma, Arizona where she routinely volunteered at Amberly’s...
Linda Marie Palmer
Mar 10, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Linda Marie Palmer, 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Mrs. Palmer was born April 4, 1950 to the late Matthew and Josephine Jasinski in Syracuse, NY. She worked for Fidelity Investments as a Technical Writer. Linda dedicated her life to her three children. She will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known her.
Mrs....
Jeffrey “Jeff” Drew Schneider
Mar 10, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Drew Schneider, 52, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Mr. Schneider was born January 10, 1969 to the late William and Lynda Schneider in Atlantic City, NJ. He was General Manager with Ronnie White’s Towing.
Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife, Tammy Lynn Morton; son, Brandon Schneider; step-sons, Connor Morton, Colin Morton and Carson Morton;...
Rodney Albert Chambers
Mar 8, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Rodney Albert Chambers, 47, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Chambers was born April 17, 1973 to Ronnie and Jeanne Chambers. He worked for USIC. Rodney was a loving son, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all.
Mr. Chambers is preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Albert Chambers;...
Omar Vargas-Delgado
Mar 6, 2021
DURHAM- El señor Omar Vargas-Delgado, de 19 años, falleció inesperadamente el sábado 6 de marzo de 2021.
El Sr. Vargas-Delgado nació el 6 de noviembre de 2001 de Martín Vargas-García y Lourdes Delgado-DeVargas. Se graduó en 2020 de Riverside High School. Disfrutaba de los coches, la cocina, la música y trabajar con su padre. Siempre estaba feliz y disfrutaba pasar...
Ronderrence Peterson
Mar 6, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Jackson Funeral Residence of Jersey City, 445 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.
Nellie Sullivan Watson
Mar 6, 2021
RALEIGH- Mrs. Nellie Etta Sullivan Watson, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Mrs. Watson was born on December 15, 1930 to Joseph Henry and Annie Boykin Sullivan in Wilson County, NC.
Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Luther “Luke” Watson; step-son, George “Pete” Watson; brothers, John Kelly and L.D. “Bill” Kelly; her Watson brothers-in-law...
Delores Page Emory
Mar 5, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Delores “Lois” Page Emory, 91, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Mrs. Emory was born on August 27, 1929 to Arthur and Estelle Page in Durham, NC. She was an active member of Plainview Baptist Church. For over 40 years Lois worked with her husband at their family business, Bill’s Iron Shop Inc....
Damaris Roman
Mar 4, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Forever After Funeral Services, LLC in Bronx, NY.
James Earl Westbrook, Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. James Earl Westbrook, Jr., 61, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Mr. Westbrook was born on April 20, 1959 to the late James and Dorothy Westbrook in Clinton, NC. James worked for Durham Public Schools in their maintenance department and for Blalock landscaping. In his spare time, James enjoyed going fishing and playing his electric guitar, which...
Linda A. Lowenthal
Mar 2, 2021
Linda A. Lowenthal, 82, of Durham, NC peacefully passed away with her family and the nursing staff at her side on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Arthur and Beatrice Blum in New York, New York.
Ms. Lowenthal was a dedicated Teachers’ Aide for over 20 years in New York and Jersey...
Vernon Edward King
Feb 28, 2021
MORRISVILLE- Mr. Vernon Edward King passed away at Duke Hospital on February 28th, 2021.
Known by his friends and family as “Paul”, he was born in Wake County, the son of the late Henry Herbert King and Emma Taylor King Olive. He was a member of Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church and the Young Men’s Sunday School Class.
He is predeceased...
Cody Wayne Brogden
Feb 28, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Cody Wayne Brogden, 26, passed away on February 28, 2021.
Mr. Brogden was born July 10, 1994 to Jimmy Brogden, Jr., and Courtney Averette in Durham, NC. He enjoyed watching movies and playing Xbox. Cody went to car shows in Asheville, NC with his Papaw. He enjoyed his job painting cars. In his spare time, he would skateboard...
Paul Milowsky
Feb 26, 2021
A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi John Friedman.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Marilyn Milowsky Internal Medicine Resident Education Fund at the UNC School of Medicine. You can access the fund to make a donation at https://give.unc.edu/hfdonate?p=MAAF. Under Gift Information, choose Find More Fund Options and enter...
Marie Colvard Stafford
Feb 26, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677.
Mary Johnson Stephenson
Feb 24, 2021
ROUGEMONT- Mrs. Mary Johnson Stephenson, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Mrs. Stephenson was born on April 10, 1934 to Robert and Virgie Holder Johnson in Robeson County, NC. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. Mary loved people, but especially loved being with her family. She was well known for her chocolate pies and enjoyed...
Frank William Irwin, Jr.
Feb 24, 2021
Frank William Irwin, Jr. of Sunrise, Florida, formerly of Wake Forest, NC, beloved husband, father, and son has passed away before his time. Frank passed at the age of 53 on February 24, 2021 peacefully at his home after enjoying a wonderful evening with his wife.
Frank was born July 19, 1967 in Weirton, West Virginia to the late Frank...
Anna Elizabeth Keith
Feb 22, 2021
DURHAM – Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Keith Rose, 41, raised her sails on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital. Anna was born on May 30, 1979 to Jim and Sue Keith in San Francisco, CA, soon relocating to Greensboro, NC for close proximity to her beloved Appalachian roots. Anna was a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and lyricist with an expansive and...
Steven “Steve” Lee Christian
Feb 20, 2021
RALEIGH-Mr. Steven “Steve” Lee Christian, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
Mr. Christian was born on August 22, 1950 in Durham, NC. He was co-owner of Don C. Christian Company, and worked for the last 15 years at Hudson Funeral Home. Steve served as Captain with Bethesda Fire Department for 10 years, Reserve officer for 7 years with...
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