Recent Obituaries
Willie Carl Colclough, Jr.
Jun 14, 2021
MORRISVILLE- Mr. Willie Carl Colclough, 99, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Colclough was born March 24, 1922 to the late Willie and Lucy Colclough in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corp. Mr. Colclough retired from American Tobacco after 40 years. He was a lifelong member of Cedar...
John Raymond Mosser, Sr.
Jun 12, 2021
CARY – Mr. John Raymond Mosser, Sr., 52, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home.
Mr. Mosser was born October 27, 1968 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beverly (Mistarz) Mosser; son, John Mosser, Jr. and wife Catherine of Cary, NC; daughters, Brandi Mosser Hale and husband Luke of Apex, NC and...
Nancy Blankenship Hillsman
Jun 12, 2021
DURHAM- Nancy Helen Blankenship Hillsman, 1959-2021, was born and raised in Martinsville, Virginia. After graduating from Laurel Park High School in Martinsville in 1977, she attended King College (now King University) in Bristol, Tennessee, where she met her future husband Philip. They both often spoke of how much they enjoyed their time there, making lasting friendships. They graduated in 1981;...
Ruth Walker Matthews
Jun 9, 2021
DURHAM – Mrs. Ruth Walker Matthews 73, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Mrs. Matthews was born June 23, 1947 to Richard E. Walker and Irene Peed Walker in Creedmoor, NC. She was employed by Durham Technical Community College for 34 years as Director of payroll. Ruth enjoyed cooking and watching the Rachel Ray Cooking Show....
Edward J. O’Donohue
Jun 6, 2021
Edward J. O’Donohue, 59, of Matthews, NC passed away at home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 with his wife, children and his twin sister by his side. Born October 6, 1961 to Maurice and Catherine O’Donohue in Chicago, Illinois. The family relocated to Durham, NC in 1968. Ed was a graduate of Durham High School (1979); He received various Associate...
Gary Ethridge
Jun 6, 2021
DURHAM – Mr. Gary Ethridge, 59, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 6, 2021.
Mr. Ethridge was born April 25, 1962 in Rockford, IL. to Allen D. and Ada Jones Ethridge. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Army. He and Stephanie married on February 24, 1996. Together they worked in church ministries for four years. He was employed by Massey Real...
Margaret McGee Webb
Jun 4, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Margaret McGee Webb, 94, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Webb was born August 29, 1926 to the late Lester and Tessie McGee in Wake County, NC. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, the outdoors, crocheting, quilting, collecting rocks, gemstones and Indian Artifacts, fishing and riding her golf cart. She loved jewelry. Mrs. Webb...
Kenneth Ray Glover
Jun 2, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Kenneth Ray Glover, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mr. Glover was born April 16, 1949 to the late Ceba and Ruth Glover in Nash County, NC. He enjoyed coloring and eating. Mr. Glover loved reading his Bible. He will be remembered as a loving brother and uncle.
In addition to his parents,...
Patricia Brinkley McFalls
Jun 1, 2021
BURLINGTON- Ms. Patricia Brinkley McFalls, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Ms. McFalls was born on July 5, 1947 to James A. and Agnes O. Brinkley in Durham, NC. She worked as a CNA in home health care. Patricia was a very loving and caring person; Her life long love of animals led to rescuing many furry companions...
Paul Thomas Brown, Jr.
Jun 1, 2021
Mr. Paul Thomas Brown, Jr., age 62, of Creedmoor passed peacefully away at home Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Mr. Brown was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1958 to Paul Brown Sr. and Patricia Richards.
He enjoyed spending time working on cars and watching TV with his dog. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and...
Marilyn Kehler
May 31, 2021
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Sandra Eisdorfer
May 30, 2021
Sandy Eisdorfer, 1930-2021, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel David Greenberg of Ellenville, NY and Mary Miller Greenberg of Minsk, Russia. Her father, despite the multiple jobs he took in order to feed his family, found the time to read to her from Keats and Shelley and Byron, episodes that presaged her life’s great love: the...
Ruth Fisher Riggs
May 28, 2021
DURHAM- Bonnie Ruth Fisher Riggs, 88, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021.
Mrs. Riggs was born on March 21, 1933 to Leroy and Lora Fisher in Sneads Ferry, NC. She loved shopping, horseback riding, and entertaining friends. Ruth enjoyed her business, Durham Optical Company and in her free time going on trips to the coast. Most of all she loved...
Fred Douglas Biddy
May 28, 2021
Fred Douglas (Doug) Biddy went to be with his Lord on May 28, 2021. He was born on Feb. 16, 1932 in Gaston County, NC to Beatrice Robinson and Fred Clarence Biddy.
He graduated from Harding High School in 1950 in Charlotte, NC and attended Lees McRae College before joining the U.S. Air Force in January 1951. After serving a...
James Fletcher Baucom
May 28, 2021
James Fletcher Baucom, 82, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Robings Manor in Brighton.
He was born June 12, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late William R. and Irma (Gunter) Baucom.
On May 6, 1962, James married Carolyn Carlton, in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She survives.
Prior to retirement, James worked for Owens Illinois as...
Ann Clayton Marshall
May 27, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Ann Ware Clayton Marshall, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Mrs. Marshall was born on April 16, 1940 to Wright and Mabel Clayton in Durham, NC. She loved working on her home, especially redecorating, and working in her rose garden. Ann loved music with beautiful voices and going to the beach. She will be remembered as...
Janet Carroll Pickett
May 26, 2021
DURHAM- Janet Carroll Melton Pickett, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Pickett was born on January 14, 1948 to Garland and Arah Carroll in Johnston County, NC. She was a member of Crescent Baptist Church and worked at Duke University for over 25 years. Janet loved her family and spending time with them....
Otis King, Jr.
May 22, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Otis King, Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mr. King was born on December 25, 1937 to Otis and Clemma King in Vale, NC. Otis was a Golden Glove Boxer, a bowling league, and the Bull City Street Rod Association in Durham. He used to work for Wright’s Machinery, SH Bass...
Jean Ferrell Styles
May 21, 2021
DURHAM – Ms. Waverly “Jean” Ferrell Styles passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 73 in her hometown of Durham, NC.
Jean was born January 11, 1948 to the late Excell Osborne Ferrell Jr. and Bertha Leonard Ferrell. Jean was a 1966 graduate of Jordan High School and attended East Carolina University. She enjoyed a successful career...
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