Recent Obituaries
Lawanda Gail Rigsbee
May 20, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Lawanda Gail Rigsbee, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Ms. Rigsbee was born on August 9, 1964 to Joyce Ann Switzer in Durham, NC. Lawanda enjoyed crafting and coloring, doing puzzles and crossword puzzle. She loved going shopping. Lawanda was a caring woman who enjoyed spending her spare time volunteering. She will be remembered as a...
Carlton Bryant Green
May 20, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Carlton Bryant Green, 57, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Mr. Green was born December 7, 1963 to Grover and Margaret Green in Durham, NC. Mr. Green proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Green was a very humble man who showed unconditional compassion and love to everyone. A very compassionate and headstrong man...
Cary Arnold Fletcher
May 19, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Cary Arnold “Butch” Fletcher, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Fletcher was born February 5, 1948 to the late Cary and Mildred Fletcher in Durham, NC. He was a Firefighter in Chapel Hill for 35 years. Mr. Fletcher was an avid collector of watches and knifes. He will be remembered as a loving...
Connie Jo Walker
May 19, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E Main Street, Watertown, WI 53094.
Shirley McCullough Piner
May 15, 2021
STEM- Mrs. Shirley McCullough Piner, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Mrs. Piner was born on July 27, 1951 to George and Betty McCullough in Spartanburg, SC. She has lived in North Carolina for over 50 years and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Shirley loved going for walks, flowers and plants, and going antique shopping. She...
Christopher James Cunliffe
May 14, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Christopher “Chris” James Cunliffe, 38, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Unexpectedly, he passed from cardiac arrest at his home.
Chris was born on February 3, 1983 in Palo Alto, California. He was the son of James and Linda Cunliffe. He attended grade school in Sanford, NC and later completed his vocational program at JobCorp, specializing in...
Nancy Anne Carrington Markham
May 12, 2021
RALEIGH- Mrs. Nancy Anne Carrington Markham, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Mrs. Markham was born on February 5, 1937 to Ben and Ruby Carrington in West Durham, NC. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she also served as Deaconess, directed the Youth Choir, and taught Sunday School. Nancy worked...
Norma Gail Clark
May 11, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Norma Gail Clark, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Clark was born October 24, 1936 to the late Samuel and Helen Sturgeon in McDowell County, West Virginia. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Clark enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and cooking for her family. She loved taking care of her...
Alicia Zelaya Solis
May 10, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Alicia Zelaya Solis, 86, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. Alicia was visiting her family in Durham for Mother’s Day until the most unexpected thing happened.
Mrs. Zelaya Solis was born February 1, 1935 to Marcial Zelaya and Cecilia Solis in El Progreso Yoro, Honduras. She was a member of Iglesia Manantial De...
James Donald “Don” Dixon
May 9, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. James Donald Dixon, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
Don was born on June 1, 1950 to John and Anne Dixon in Granville County, North Carolina. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher and enjoyed taking part in Vacation Bible School. Don loved teaching and touched many...
Robert Kenneth Allen
May 8, 2021
OXFORD- Mr. Robert Kenneth Allen, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Robert was born on June 29, 1950 to the late James and Ruby Allen in Durham, NC. He owned his own appliance repair business, RK Allen’s Appliance. Robert loved talking and was a kind person that never met a stranger. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and fishing at...
Virginia F. Scoggins
May 6, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Virginia F. Scoggins passed away May 6, 2021 at age 88.
Mrs. Scoggins was born May 19, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Percy Lee Foy and Virginia Ezzell Foy. She retired from Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company in 1989. Mrs. Scoggins was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
Mrs. Scoggins...
Bobby Lloyd Stegall
May 6, 2021
MORRISVILLE- Mr. Bobby Lloyd Stegall, 49, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at REX Hospital.
Mr. Stegall was born August 7, 1971 to David and Judy Stegall at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. He worked for 15 plus years at Harris Teeter. Mr. Stegall enjoyed watching NASCAR and UFC. His favorite racer was Dale Earnhardt. He loved the outdoors, camping...
Susan Carotenuto
May 5, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ.
Leeanna Dawn Baldwin
May 3, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Leeanna Dawn Baldwin, 29, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021.
Ms. Baldwin was born on November 20, 1991 to Jeffery Baldwin and Anna Foskey in Orange County, NC. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and a 2010 graduate of Southern High School. She loved hanging out with her dad and going to the pool. She...
William Michael Gallimore
May 3, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. William Michael Gallimore, 72, passed away May 3, 2021.
Mr. Gallimore was born October 24, 1948 to the late James and Loma Gallimore in Eden, NC. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Mr. Gallimore enjoyed playing bass guitar in his band, South Wing Band. He was an avid fan of the UNC...
Charles Brian Porter
May 1, 2021
RALEIGH- Charles “Brian” Porter, 57, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Brian was born March 9, 1964 to Charlie and Jean Porter in Guildford Co., NC. He was happily married for 32 years to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Amanda Pollock Porter. Brian always put his family first and was the hardest working man. Brian’s...
Debra Ann Yeary
Apr 30, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Debra Ann Yeary, 57, passed away on April 30, 2021.
Ms. Yeary was born on May 2, 1963 to the late James and Gypsy Ann King in Durham, NC. She was full of life and loved being on the go. She loved shopping at yard sales. Always enjoyed going to the beach or anywhere with water in the...
Evelyn Gray Whitman Jordan
Apr 29, 2021
DURHAM – Mrs. Evelyn Gray Whitman Jordan, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from heart failure. She was at peace and in no pain, surrounded by family and love.
Evelyn was born on May 25, 1945 to Robert and Ruby Whitman in Duplin County, NC.
Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Louis and Robert...
Hazel King Ellis
Apr 26, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Hazel Marie King Ellis, 72, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021.
Mrs. Ellis was born on February 23, 1949 to Willie and Ida King in Durham, NC. She was the owner of Ellis Gas Company in Durham, NC. Hazel was a very loving person and never met a stranger. She will be remembered as a loving mother,...
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