Recent Obituaries
Diane Altman
Nov 8, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Brezniak Funeral Directors in Newton, MA.
Clarence “Smokey” Carroll
Nov 7, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Clarence “Smokey” Carroll, 67, passed away, Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Durham Ridge Assisted Living.
Mr. Carroll was born July 22, 1953 to the late Clarence and Mattie Carroll at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. Smokey worked as a Plumber for his brother, Albert “Coota” Carroll until his death in December of 1996. He then worked for Durham...
Jerry Bowling Cates
Nov 7, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Jerry Bowling Cates, 93, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Cates was born April 13, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Jewel Cates in Durham, NC. He was a machinist at Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company for over 30 years where he retired. Mr. Cates was a member for over 35 years at...
Emma Bishop
Nov 7, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Donald Lemmon
Nov 6, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Clavin Funeral Home, 7722 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
Mark Bradley Nipper
Nov 4, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Mark Bradley Nipper, 50, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Mr. Nipper was born April 7, 1970 to Donnie and Carol Nipper in Durham, NC. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Mr. Nipper was preceded in death by his parents Donnie and Carol...
Carolyn Sue Alloway
Nov 3, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Carolyn Sue Workman Alloway, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Mrs. Alloway was born on March 18, 1947 to James and Amy Workman in Logan, West Virginia. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Durham, NC. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Alloway was preceded in...
Acie Edward Harris
Nov 2, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Acie Edward Harris, 86, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.
Mr. Harris was born on March 31, 1934 to Acie and Sara Harris in Durham, NC. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Acie will be remembered as the best husband, daddy, grandpa, uncle-best soul ever.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents, Acie...
Rona Shaw Bailey
Oct 28, 2020
BLAIRSVILLE- Mrs. Rona Shaw Bailey, 88, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home in Blairsville, GA.
Mrs. Bailey was born October 12, 1932 to the late John and Martha Shaw in Durham, NC. She worked 38 years with Honeywell as production manager where she retired. Mrs. Bailey attended Grove Park...
Wayne Nichols Watson, Sr.
Oct 25, 2020
Mr. Wayne Nichols Watson, Sr., of Durham, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
Wayne was born in Durham County on November 3, 1933, the son of the late William Edgar Watson, Sr. and Alma Florence Nicholas Watson. He was predeceased by his only sister, Marie House, and nine brothers, W.E. Watson, Jr.; David C. Watson, Luther Watson, Linwood T....
Ruby Russ Oakley
Oct 21, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Ruby Russ Oakley, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
Mrs. Oakley was born on September 9, 1947 to Isham and Eula Russ in Johnston County, NC. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for over 50 years. Ruby enjoyed listening to Gospel music, but her favorite singer was Elvis. She loved flowers and to send...
Lois Geraldine Sanders
Oct 18, 2020
Longs, SC- Ms. Lois Geraldine “Gerrie” Sanders, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Ms. Sanders was born on December 15, 1946 to the late Clifton and Lois Sanders in Durham, NC. She attended Waterbrook Community Church in Longs, SC, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Gerrie will be dearly missed by all who...
Ramon Scheer
Oct 16, 2020
DURHAM- Ramon Scheer, son of Samuel Scheer and Gertrude (Gussie) Weisfeld Scheer died on October 16, 2020 in Durham, NC, where he lived the final 2 years of his life.
Ray was born on April 6, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Jamaica, Queens. He attended City College in NYC and earned a Master’s in Education from Rutgers University...
Patricia Goodwin Norry
Oct 14, 2020
Patricia Goodwin Norry died peacefully at her home in Durham, North Carolina on October 14, 2020, with her loving husband, Len, by her side. She was born August 5th, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Clifford Goodwin and Marion Schmadel Goodwin. Seven years later, her family moved to Washington, D.C. The oldest of five children, she spent many years looking...
Angela Marie “Angel” Logner
Oct 14, 2020
DURHAM- Ms. Angela Marie “Angel” Logner, 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Ms. Logner was born on March 27, 1970 to Wallace and Brenda Logner of Durham, NC. She was a member Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Angela enjoyed gardening and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Ms....
Helen Louise Blake
Oct 14, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Helen Louise Long Blake, 101, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Mrs. Blake was born on November 7, 1918 to Walter and Portia Long in Durham, NC. Helen worked at Duke University Hospital in the Anesthesia Department for 20 years. She was the oldest member of Liberty Baptist Church and was loved by her church family. She...
Lorraine Morley
Oct 13, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Lorraine Morley, 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Mrs. Morley was a retired secretary. She was a long-time and faithful member of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, NC. Lorraine was very passionate about WWII history. She will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known her.
Mrs. Morley was preceded in death by her parents,...
Candee Ann Peppitoni
Oct 12, 2020
BUTNER- Ms. Candee Ann Jump Peppitoni, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after battling cancer.
Ms. Peppitoni was born on July 16, 1948 to the late Robert and Dixie Jump in San Diego, California. While our hearts break and we are filled with sadness with the loss of our loving mom, sister, family member...
Kenneth Bishop George, Jr.
Oct 11, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Kenneth Bishop George, Jr., 87, passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home in Raleigh.
Mr. George was born February 25, 1933 to the late Kenneth and Anne George in Brooklyn, NY. He was a retired banker, originally in New York City. His career, and retirement, took him to New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina.
He...
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