Recent Obituaries

Oct 10, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Steven Edward Sykes, 51, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Sykes was born October 5, 1969 to the late Aretus and Patsy Sykes in Durham, NC. He was a salesman for Taylor-Morrison and American Craftsmen. Mr. Sykes was an avid gardener, farmer, hunter and fisherman. He will be remembered as a loving father and...

Oct 8, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Naomi Grace McGhee Storey, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Storey was born October 24, 1925 to the late Charlie and Esther McGhee in Durham, NC. She retired from American Tobacco Company after 42 years. Mrs. Storey was an active member of Angier Avenue Baptist Church.

Mrs. Storey, known to most as...

Oct 6, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. William “Bill” Fuller Collins, Jr., 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

Mr. Collins was born on November 21, 1967 to Linda Craig Daniel and William Fuller Collins in Brunswick, GA. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and attending rock concerts. Bill loved to travel and was an avid Duke fan. He will be lovingly remembered by family...

Oct 4, 2020

DURHAM- Bobby Horton Williams, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Mr. Williams was born on April 2, 1935 to Woodrow and Mary Lee Williams in Harnett County, NC. He graduated from Lowes Grove High School and was a member of Bethel Christian Center. Bobby worked as lead carpenter for Williams Construction Company for over 25 years and then...

Oct 2, 2020

DURHAM- Ms. Elsie Gray Johnson Suggs, 89, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.

Ms. Suggs was born on March 4, 1931 to Willie and Cora Johnson in Johnston County, NC. She worked for American Tobacco Company and then as a caregiver. Elsie was a member of the RTP Community Church in Durham, NC. She loved...

Oct 1, 2020

A private service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery

Sep 30, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Joan Harris Rich, 78, passed away, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Rich was born April 2, 1942 to the late Howard and Sarah “Louvanie” Harris in Durham, NC. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church of God. Mrs. Rich loved her church and family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading her bible and singing...

Sep 30, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mr. John Dennis Russell, Sr., 73, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Duke Regional Hospital.

Mr. Russell was born May 14, 1947 to the late Jasper and Mary Russell in Durham, NC. He worked with Lions Club Industries for 20 years. Mr. Russell enjoyed carpentry work. He was strong willed, had a heart of gold, could beat all...

Sep 29, 2020

Sep 25, 2020

RALEIGH- Sachiko “Katie” Aplin (nee Yasaka)

Sachiko “Katie” Aplin, 91, of Raleigh passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 in Raleigh, NC. Sachiko is survived by her daughter Marie Wright (Greg); son-in-law Tom Houlihan; granddaughters, Lauren Wright (David Schermbeck) and Lindsey Goeres (Richard); grandson, Nathan Wright; great-grandson, Bennett Goeres; sisters, Ameiko Takii (Yuki) and Kiyoko Aroke; brother, Mituru Yasaka (Namea);...

Sep 24, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Elsie Mae Drane Duke, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Mrs. Duke was born on December 20, 1933 to James and Kathleen Drane in Durham, North Carolina. Elsie retired from GTE/Verizon after 45 years. She was a member of the Bethesda Ruritan Club and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Elsie loved to paint, read, and garden. She...

Sep 23, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. James “Jim” Alexander Campbell, 87, passed away September 23, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Campbell was born March 17, 1933 to the late George and Myrtle Campbell in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and over 45 plus years as a genetic toxicologist. Jim loved his children and eating desserts, especially his...

Sep 23, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Allen Whitfield Powell, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Person Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Powell was born August 19, 1935 to the late William and Elizabeth Powell in Robeson Co., NC. He was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. Mr. Powell loved talking to people and enjoyed farming, especially his collard greens. He never met a stranger....

Sep 23, 2020

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Marie Fox McCarthy, 93, entered the portals of heaven Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She resided at Magnolia Manor in Virginia Beach, Virginia since August 1, 2020. Prior to that time, she lived with her daughter and her husband in Knotts Island, NC.

She was born in Durham to proud parents Blois K. and Swannie Smith Fox. In...

Sep 23, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Lois Weathers Ferrell, 98, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Brian Center Southpoint.

Mrs. Ferrell was born August 28, 1922 to the late Louis and Lula Weathers in Harnett Co., NC. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 72 years and taught Sunday School Class for over 50 years. Mrs. Ferrell enjoyed cooking. She will...

Sep 21, 2020

BUTNER- Miss Nell Wendell Bell Strickland, 99, passed away, Monday, September 21, 2020.

Miss Strickland was born September 9, 1921 to the late Ernest and Mary Ann Strickland in Wake Co., NC. Nell was very spunky lady, very loving and caring. Everyone loved her.

Miss Strickland is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Mary Ann Strickland; brother, Wilbert...

Sep 20, 2020

Dr. Don Monroe Wheless, Sr., 70, of Durham, NC, passed away on Sunday, 9/20/2020, after a journey with Alzheimer’s.  Don was born to Gilbert and Evelyn Wheless, 6/30/1950, in Durham, NC.  He graduated from Durham High in 1968 where he was a star athlete, and first met Jeanine Carver, whom he wed in 1974.  He earned a full track scholarship...

Sep 18, 2020

TIMBERLAKE- Mr. Michael Clay Tart, 66, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020.

Mr. Tart was born on January 30, 1954 to the late Erby H. and Bettie Ruth Tart in Durham, NC. He worked for the American Tobacco Company in Durham from 1975 until they closed their doors, while also serving as a Reserve Officer for the Durham Police...

Sep 18, 2020

Sep 17, 2020

DURHAM- Frank Vinson Watson, 88, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Croasdaile Village.

Mr. Watson was born July 3, 1932 to the late Zack and Lillie Watson in Roxboro, NC. He retired from Frito Lays. Mr. Watson enjoyed gardening, collecting junk and antiques and hanging out with friends.

Mr. Watson is preceded in death by his wife, Fayedean Medlin...