Recent Obituaries
Barbara Ruth Tepperman
Feb 5, 2021
Born in New York City and raised in Rochester, New York, Barbara was the older daughter of Harry Leo Tepperman and Sylvia Rubin Tepperman. She attended Twenty Three School and Monroe High School, city public schools that gave her an excellent education and allowed her to keep some friends from kindergarten onward, throughout her long life.
She studied biochemistry at...
Santos De La Cruz Gamas
Feb 4, 2021
DURHAM- La senora Santos De La Cruz Gamas, 93 passed away, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Le gustaba cocinar, la iglesia y tener reuniones familiares con sus seres queridos. Una persona, memorable, noble, sencilla y maravillosa. Cuya pertida ha dejado un gran dolor y vacio en el Corazon de toda su familia y conocidos ya que siempre...
Sharon Baker Adams
Feb 3, 2021
BAHAMA- Mrs. Sharon Ann Baker Adams, 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Mrs. Adams was born on May 4, 1957 to the late Carlyle and Dorothy Baker in Durham, NC. Sharon was a member of Massey’s Chapel United Methodist Church and later, Braggtown Baptist Church. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, Boy Scout Troop 439 Leader and...
Dr. Robert Nathan Rosenstein
Jan 30, 2021
DURHAM- Dr. Robert Nathan Rosenstein, 73, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Dr. Rosenstein – born April 16, 1947 to the late Abraham and Wilma Rosenstein. Robert and Deborah B. Rosenstein were married for 50 years. Together they have three children Allison (Mohammed Coovadia), Nicole (William Shoup), Aaron (Courtney Bell Rosenstein) and seven grandchildren Jack, Drew, Malina,...
Elsie Mae Goss
Jan 30, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Elsie Mae Goss, 100, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Mrs. Goss was born on August 14, 1920 to James and Nina Jones in Durham, NC. She was a member of Grove Park Chapel and enjoyed gardening. Elsie loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and to take trips with her sister. She will be lovingly remembered by...
Mary Viverette Bunch
Jan 29, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Viverette Bunch, 89, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Bunch was born May 30, 1931 to the late Lonnie and Elsie Viverette in Wilson, NC. She was a former member of Liberty Baptist Church and attended Bible Baptist Church. Mrs. Bunch loved to sing and was very sweet and fun to be around....
Earl “Butch” Graham Dickerson, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Earl “Butch” Graham Dickerson, Jr., 75, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Durham Ridge Assisted Living.
Mr. Dickerson was born April 22, 1945 to the late Earl and Ida Dickerson in Durham, NC. He enjoyed painting, fishing and playing cards.
Mr. Dickerson is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ida Dickerson; brothers, Lee Dickerson and...
Brandon Wickliffe Shreve
Jan 26, 2021
A memorial service will be held at a later date. A full obituary to follow.
George “Skip” Wilkinson
Jan 24, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. George “Skip” Henry Wilkinson, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Mr. Wilkinson was born on March 19, 1953 to George and Jane Wilkinson in Fulton, NY. He was a member of the American Legion. Skip enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and camping. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Mr. Wilkinson was preceded in...
George V. Shingleton
Jan 23, 2021
George V. Shingleton, age 57, died at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021. A private cremation is being arranged by Hudson Funeral Home of Durham. George grew up in Richlands, NC and attended East Carolina University where he met his wife, Teresa McLawhorn. After moving to the Triangle area and earning his master’s degree, George worked as a college librarian...
Ruby Maeve Hahn
Jan 23, 2021
DURHAM- Ruby Maeve Hahn, 19 days, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Ruby is survived by her parents, Westly and Brooke Hahn; maternal grandmother, Deanna Gates; paternal grandmother, Susan Ryan-Hahn (Richard); sister, Liliya Hahn; and other loving family members.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the March...
Garland Wayne Jernigan
Jan 22, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Garland Wayne Jernigan, 77, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.
Mr. Jernigan was born on June 13, 1943 to Johnnie and Mildred Jernigan in Ahoskie, NC. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a 32nd Scottish Rite Mason. Wayne will be...
Sadie Parrish Turnage
Jan 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Sadie Mae Turnage, 97, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Mrs. Turnage was born on September 2, 1923 to Roscoe and Betty Parrish in Selma, NC. She was a member of West Durham Pentecostal Holliness Church of Durham, NC. Sadie loved to sing and play music. She will be remembered as a great Christian woman; she was...
Peggy Pittman Turner
Jan 18, 2021
BUTNER- Mrs. Peggy Lou Turner, 75, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 with her loving granddaughter, Holly Schmidt, by her side.
Mrs. Turner was born on March 30, 1945 to Ernest and Violet Pittman in Durham, NC. She worked at Hazel’s Restaurant on Guess Road. She was a member of the Covenant Life Apostolic Church in Butner.
Mrs. Turner...
Margaret Outland LeCouter
Jan 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Margaret Jean Outland LeCouter, 86, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Mrs. LeCouter was born on September 12, 1934 to James and Lalie Outland in Johnston County, NC. She worked as a nanny for several years and enjoyed taking care of children. Margaret loved her family, grandkids and great-grandkids. She will be lovingly remembered by all blessed...
Maximiliano Pineda Ramirez
Jan 17, 2021
MEBANE- Mr. Maximiliano Pineda Ramirez, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Pineda was born on January 7, 1960 to the late Jose Pineda Carranza and Aurelia Pineda in Mexico. He enjoyed watching NFL games, UFC, and cooking. Maximiliano was a hardworking man and did home improvement of all sorts; painting, siding,...
Patricia Duke Beck
Jan 15, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Patricia Duke Beck, 72, passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Beck was born June 30, 1948 to the late Elbert and Twila Duke in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the VA Hospital. Mrs. Beck was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts, jewelry making,...
William “Gene” Eugene Frye
Jan 15, 2021
GRANVILLE – Mr. William “Gene” Eugene Frye, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 15, 2021.
Mr. Frye was born on November 11, 1947 to Everett Eugene Frye and Mary Edna Chestnut Frye in Sampson, NC. After high school, Gene joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country in Germany. He made his career as an...
Kara Allison Clark & Aalyiah Clarke
Jan 14, 2021
Kara Allison Clark, 33, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Kara was born September 17, 1987 to Mark and Gail Clark in Durham, NC. She graduated in 2006 from Nash Rocky Mount Middle College High School. Kara enrolled in classes at Vance Granville Community college and was accepted in 2007 dental assisting class at Alamance Community...
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