Recent Obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Robert “Bob” Lowell May, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Mr. May was born November 12, 1952 to the late William and Pauline May in Durham, NC. He graduated from Jordan High School and North Carolina State University. Mr. May was a contractor for many years.

Mr. May is preceded in death by his parents, William and...

Jan 12, 2021

TIMBERLAKE- Mrs. Cynthia June Andrews Watson, 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2021.

Mrs. Watson was born on January 21, 1955 to Donald and Louise Andrews in Durham, NC. She has lived in Durham most of her life and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Cynthia worked for 25 years in the Clerk of Courts office in Durham....

Jan 11, 2021

DURHAM- Mrs. Judy Cash Hayes, 73, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Carver Living Center.

Mrs. Hayes was born September 5, 1947 to the late William and Frances Cash in Durham, NC. She was a teacher’s assistant for many years. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church for 20 years. She attended Golden Roses Sunday...

Jan 9, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. James Eugene Riggsbee, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Mr. Riggsbee was born on April 9, 1936 to Jack and Anna Riggsbee in Somerville, MA. James proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years. He retired from Northern Telecom and attended Fellowship Baptist Church. James enjoyed going fishing and bowling. He loved...

Jan 8, 2021

DURHAM- Eunice Pennell, our beautiful and sweet matriarch, passed on to be with her Lord on January 8, 2021. She was born August 15, 1930 to the late Elsie and Alton O’Briant. She retired from Durham Public Schools and is a member of Plainview Baptist Church. In 1979, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waverly Pennell.

She is...

Jan 8, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. John Hoyt Ryder, Sr., 84, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Mr. Ryder was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Wilburn and Margaret Ryder in Morristown, TN, and grew up in Jefferson City, TN. After high school he attended Carson Newman College. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS...

Jan 8, 2021

DURHAM- Ms. Debbie Anne Shambley Brown, 57, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Ms. Brown was born on November 11, 1963 to the late Walter Allen and Betty Hogan in Durham, NC. Debbie was a loving person and her greatest joy was taking care of her family.

Ms. Brown is survived by her son, Joseph “Joe” Shambley (Cindy) of...

Jan 7, 2021

Aalyiah Marie Clarke passed away on January 7, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.

Aalyiah’s mother, Kara Allison Clark, passed away January 14, 2021.

Aalyiah is survived by her father, Thomas Daniel Clarke; and her brother Carter Clark; her maternal grandparents Mark and Gail Clark; uncle, Mark Clark; aunt, Jill Clark; grandmother, Sherry Selman, grandfather, Dale Clarke; great-grandparents, Don and Joan...

Jan 7, 2021

CREEDMOOR-  Karen Freeman Thompson, 54, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Karen was born on October 21, 1966 to the late Rosemary and Joe Freeman in Durham, NC. She loved to entertain, hosting holiday and family celebrations for many years in her home. The beach held a special place in Karen’s heart after spending many...

Jan 7, 2021

WILLIAMSBORO- Mr. Stanley Eugene Hobbs, Sr, 69, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Mr. Hobbs was born on June 2, 1951 to Roy and Estelle Hobbs in Durham, NC. He worked at Research Triangle International at RTP. He loved to go camping, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed watching round track and NASCAR races. Stanley loved spending time with...

Jan 5, 2021

Any family members of Mr. Leslie M. Griffin, please call Hudson Funeral Home at (919) 596-8269 at any time.

Jan 5, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Latney Samuel “Sam” Medlin, Sr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Mr. Medlin was born on October 2, 1949 to Latney and Alice Medlin in Durham, NC. He worked as a mechanic for several years in the Durham area.

Mr. Medlin was preceded in death by his parents, Latney and Alice Medlin, and son, Latney S....

Jan 5, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Howard Lee Hodge, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Mr. Hodge was born September 16, 1951 to the late Howard and Bula Hodge in Bluefield, WV. He enjoyed camping, fishing and working on cars. Mr. Hodge will be remembered as a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Mr. Hodge was preceded in death by wife,...

Jan 4, 2021

A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery.

Jan 2, 2021

DUNN, NC- Dan Ward Fletcher, 85, passed away on January 2, 2021.

Mr. Fletcher was born on September 3, 1935 to Walter and Mary Fletcher in Durham, NC. Dan worked at Metalcraft Fabricating Company in Durham for most of his adult life eventually becoming a part owner with his three brothers. After taking early retirement and moving to Oriental, NC,...

Jan 1, 2021

HILLSBOROUGH- Mr. William “Chip” Horace Ward, Jr., 63, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Ward was born April 15, 1957 to the late William and Ruth Ward in Durham, NC. He loved his family and friends. Mr. Ward will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and friend.

Mr. Ward is preceded by his parents,...

Jan 1, 2021

DURHAM – Ms. Christy Louise Morgan, 36, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Ms. Morgan was born on February 23, 1984 to Reid and Patsy Morgan in Durham, NC. She attended Southern High School and graduated in 2002. Afterwards, she attended Vance-Granville Community College. Christy made her career as an office manager, where she displayed her strong organizational and...

Dec 31, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Jenkins Funeral Home, 4081 Startown Road, Newton, NC 28658

Dec 31, 2020

ROUGEMONT- Mr.Robert Ronald Minter, 84, died at Duke Regional Hospital on December 31, 2020. He was the son of the late Ivan and Genevieve Minter of Wyoming. Bob was a graduate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was quality control manager at Eaton Corporation, GKN Automotive, and Tecumseh Products Company. Most...

Dec 29, 2020