Recent Obituaries
Mary Jo-Ann Johnson
Mar 24, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Mary Jo-Ann Johnson, age 61, of Durham, NC passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born December 19, 1959 in Sunnyvale, California. Daughter of the late Dave and Charlotte Gurry. Spending her upbringing between California, Maryland and North Carolina, she planted roots in Durham, NC where she would share her life with her loving...
Theresa Lassiter Wilder
Mar 22, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Theresa Marie Lassiter Wilder, 64, passed away on March 22, 2021.
Mrs. Wilder was born on April 14, 1956 to the late James “Bird” and Ethel Lassiter in Durham, NC. She worked at University Ford in the Collision Center as an Administrative Assistant. Theresa enjoyed gardening, dancing, and music. She loved to go to Atlantic and Carolina beach...
Charlotte Spencer
Mar 20, 2021
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Charlotte “Becky” Louise Spencer, a loving mother of seven children, 24 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 69. Becky was born in June of 1951 in Hickory, NC. To James and Sally Andrews. Becky was a nurse for 40 plus years. She married Jerry Spencer in 1983 and they raised three...
Terry Lee Ashby, Sr.
Mar 19, 2021
RALEIGH- Mr. Terry Lee Ashby, 64, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Rex Hospital.
Mr. Ashby was born on October 9, 1956 in Lancaster, PA. Terry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed playing golf, sports (in particular Baseball), enjoyed watching professional sporting events on T.V. and in person, The Smokey Mountain’s, Virginia Beach,...
Wilma Denning Sorrell
Mar 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Wilma Denning Sorrell, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and her beloved dog, Baby on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Wilma was born on August 31, 1938 to Helen Denning Partin in Wake County, NC. She worked at IBM for 14 years and attended Gospel Church in Durham, NC. Before her husband passed, Wilma loved spending...
Julian Sidney Mack
Mar 18, 2021
DURHAM- Julian Sidney Mack, 73, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Julian was born September 25, 1947 to the late Uly and Frances Mack in Jacksonville, FL. After attending University of Florida and University of Virginia School of Law, Julian began his legal career of fifty years in Miami, FL, where he practiced...
Constance Elizabeth Chappell
Mar 16, 2021
Elizabeth Chappell, 81, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born on January 1, 1940 in Durham, NC to the late Owen and Lucy Raynor.
Elizabeth graduated from Southern High School in 1958. Soon after graduating she began to work for GTE until her retirement in 1993 as an Accountant after 35 years of...
Ray Perry Guthrie, Jr.
Mar 14, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Ray Perry Guthrie, Jr., 67, passed away at home on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
Mr. Guthrie was born on January 15, 1954 to the late Ray and Dorothy Mae Guthrie in Durham, NC. Ray served as a Deputy Sheriff for Durham County. He was a big sports fan, especially a fan of Duke basketball and Indianapolis Colts football....
Alexia “Lexi” Gullie
Mar 14, 2021
Alexia Danielle Gullie, who we all know and loved as “Lexi” was born September 2, 2000 to Tammy Ferguson and Family. Her life was taken on March 14, 2021 after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Lexi is survived by her daughter, Aspyn Fate; her siblings, Drew Ferguson, Shane Ferguson and Morgan Gullie. Lexi also leaves behind her beloved nephew, Levi Ferguson,...
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...
Katie D. Nevils
Mar 13, 2021
Katie D. Nevils, 70, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1950 in Oxford, N.C. to the late Ephram and Lillie Deal.
Mrs. Nevils was a strong willed woman who had a deep faith for our Lord and Saviour. Katie in her spare time enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and...
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...
William “Eddie” Edward Ennis, III
Mar 13, 2021
DURHAM- William Edward “Eddie” Ennis, III., passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.
Mr. Ennis was born on January 12, 1975 to William and Robin Ennis in Durham, NC.
Mr. Ennis was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Ennis, Jr.
Mr. Ennis is survived by his mother, Robin Ennis Pridgen and stepfather, Bryant Pridgen; his sister, Alicia Ennis;...
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....
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