Recent Obituaries
Rev. Dr. Darrell Pond
Apr 25, 2021
DURHAM- Rev. Dr. Darrell C. Pond, 76, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home.
Rev. Dr. Pond was born December 11, 1944 to the late Rev. Harold Pond and Alberta in River Hebert, Nova Scotia. He was educated at East Texas Baptist University, Dallas Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Pond spent 42 years in...
Master Chief Petty Officer Roy Elliott Sarvis, US Navy (Retired)
Apr 25, 2021
BAHAMA- Master Chief Petty Officer Roy Elliott Sarvis, US Navy (Retired), 67, passed away, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Sarvis was born March 13, 1954 to the late Oscar and Mardell Vanhorn Sarvis in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy where her retired in 1992. Mr. Sarvis attended New Horizon...
Lorraine Pennell
Apr 21, 2021
DURHAM-Lorraine Lee Pennell, born August 17, 1927 in Henderson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.
A lifelong resident of Durham, NC, she was predeceased by her parents, Garland and Annie Lee, and her siblings Mary Shelton, Marie Barnes, Anne Hoke, Bill Lee, and Faison Perry. She is survived by her...
Pastor Jasper Benton “J.B.“ Ellis Jr.
Apr 20, 2021
RALEIGH – Pastor Jasper Benton “JB” Ellis Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Pastor J.B. was born on August 21, 1956 to the late Pastor Jasper Benton “J.B.” Ellis Sr. and Lillian Ellis in Lakeland Florida. He served as a Pastor for local churches for 43 years of which the past 6 years were spent serving at Evangel...
Wilton Burton Wheeley
Apr 19, 2021
Wilton Burton Wheeley was born to Roy John and Estelle Talley Wheeley on February 10, 1925, in Burlington, North Carolina. After graduating from Burlington High School, at the age of 18, Wilton enlisted in the US Navy in February 1943. He boarded the new destroyer Escort USS Stanton and remained on this ship till the end of WWII. During his...
Richard Charles “Rick” Rosenberg
Apr 16, 2021
Chapel Hill, NC – Richard “Rick” Rosenberg passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 after a six year battle with cancer. Although his death was not a surprise, his family and friends are devastated and heartbroken. Rick was born and raised in Roanoke, VA, graduated college from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1976, and returned to Roanoke to work with his father...
Dorothy Deese Reece
Apr 16, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothy Deese Reece, 74, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Mrs. Reece was born November 9, 1946 to Joel and Nellie Deese in Union County, NC. She retired from UNC Oncology as receptionist and scheduler. Dorothy valued her hope, faith in Jesus and the fellowship meetings. She was very caring and took great...
Linda Roy Clevenger
Apr 13, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Linda Roy Clevenger, 78, passed away, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Clevenger was born October 30, 1942 to the late Robert and Irma Roy in Providence, Rhode Island. She worked at Roses Department Store for many years. Mrs. Clevenger loved to do word search puzzles. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted...
Charles Jessie “C.J.“ Rich, Sr.
Apr 11, 2021
DURHAM- Charles Jessie (C.J.) Rich, Sr., 88, died at home Sunday morning, April 11, 2021. C.J. was a life-long Durham native, the son of the late Forrest Ludlow Rich and Estelle Padgett Rich Bailey. CJ was preceded in death by his daughters, Elizabeth Rich Watson, Kathryn Rich Jones, son Clarence Ludlow Rich and grandchildren, Crystal Lynn Rich and Debra Watson...
Daniel Wilson Woods
Apr 11, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Daniel Wilson Woods, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Mr. Woods was born on September 23, 1953 to the late Jess and Euva Mae Woods. Daniel worked for Bristol Myers for over 20 years, in Iraq for 18 years as a contractor and on mail mission. He was his daughter’s hero, a strong and independent man....
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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