Recent Obituaries
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...
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...
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....
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...
Talton “Woody” Wallace Wood, Jr
Jun 27, 2021
STEM- Mr. Talton “Woody” Wallace Wood, Jr, 69, passed away, Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Mr. Wood was born September 19, 1951 to the late Talton and Elsie Wood, Sr. in Durham, NC. Talton started at the Durham Fire Department Station 1 in 1969, then went to work for the City of Durham Landfill. After a couple years, he went back...
Anthony Todd “Tony” Pearce
Jun 27, 2021
STEM – Mr. Anthony Todd “Tony” Pearce, 48, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.
Mr. Pearce was born June 18, 1973 to Bill and Linda Pearce in Durham. Tony loved his family dearly. He loved his work as a Plumber and staying busy whenever possible. Tony was an avid hunter and fisherman and his...
Peggy Barnes Becker
Jun 23, 2021
RALEIGH- Mrs. Peggy Barnes Becker, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Becker was born June 22, 1932 to the late Russell and Bessie Barnes in Durham, NC. She was a Lab Technician with the EPA. Mrs. Becker enjoyed searching for books and selling them on Amazon. She loved food, especially chocolate ice cream. Mrs. Becker...
Eva Mae (Key) Keith
Jun 22, 2021
DURHAM- Eva Mae (Key) Keith, age 81 of Durham, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Durham.
Eva was born in Granville County on November 11, 1939 a daughter of the late William and Flora (Brogden) Key. She had been employed for over 35 years at several of Durham County’s Public Schools as a Special Education teacher. She...
Shirley Mims Clifton
Jun 19, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Shirley Mims Clifton, 88, died on June 19, 2021 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Leon Clifton; mother, Maggie Morgan; father, Herman Mims.
Shirley is survived by her son, Doug Clifton and his wife, Sue; daughter, Pam Harper and her husband, Bob; three grandchildren, Morgan Harper, Sean Clifton and his wife...
Beatrice Tyler
Jun 19, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, 305 Roanoke Boulevard , Salem, VA 24153.
Ronald Norman Moore
Jun 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Ronald Norman Moore, 75, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Moore was born August 7, 1945 to the late Edward and Effie Moore in Durham, NC. He retired from Prolliance then went to A-1 Auto until his final retirement. Mr. Moore loved to fish, watch wrestling and on Saturday mornings he enjoyed watching...
William Wallace Seagroves
Jun 16, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. William Wallace Seagroves, 83, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Seagroves was born December 5, 1937 to the late William and Beulah Seagroves in Apex, NC. He proudly served his country in the North Carolina Army National Guard and retired after 30 years of service. Mr. Seagroves worked for the State of North...
Darrin Lee Owens
Jun 16, 2021
BUTNER – Mr. Darrin Lee Owens, 53, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Murdoch Development Center Infirmary.
Mr. Owens was born November 29, 1967 to Frank Rochelle and Mary Owens in Oxford, NC. He was a happy go lucky person and was very lovable. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew and friend.
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