Recent Obituaries

Sep 16, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Gertha Daphine Brogden Lassiter, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Duke Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Lassiter was born July 9, 1930 to the late Lonnie and Mary Brogden in Durham, NC.

Mrs. Lassiter is preceded in death by her first husband, Jourdan Freeman; second husband, Grorer Lassier; sons, Ronnie Freeman, Rusty Freeman; brothers, James Brogden, Floyd Brogden,...

Sep 15, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. James Edward Green, 83, passed away on September 15, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Green was born on April 10, 1937 to Allen and Margaret Green in Durham, NC. He worked for over 30 years Durham Coca-Cola Company. James enjoyed traveling and watching NASCAR races. He was kindhearted and loved to help others whenever he could.  James...

Sep 13, 2020

A private graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Kehillah Cemetery.

Sep 11, 2020

Barrie  Bergman, 78, of Santa Barbara, California, formerly of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, departed this world unexpectedly on September 11, 2020, at his home.

During his life, Barrie enjoyed success as a business entrepreneur, author, lecturer and loving husband, father and grandfather.

Barrie was born July 7, 1942, in Durham, North Carolina and was the son of the late Harry...

Sep 11, 2020

DURHAM- Ms. June Rigsbee Loker, 72, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home.

Ms. Loker was born July 13, 1948 to the late Calvin and Betty Rigsbee in Durham, NC. She was a very kind, loving and compassionate person. Ms. Loker will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, YahYah and sibling.

Ms. Loker is preceded in...

Sep 10, 2020

Bozidar “Bob” Popov passed away Thursday September 10, 2020 in Durham, NC with his loving wife of 36 years by his side.

Bob was born on January 19, 1947 to the late Ivan and Stefana Popov in Sofia, Bulgaria.

He came to America in 1972 as a political refugee looking for greater opportunity. He was strong, determined and hard working.

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Sep 9, 2020

Sep 5, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Gladys T. Hobbs, although 100 years old still loving her life, passed September 5, 2020 with her son and daughter by her bedside.

She was born in Durham County to the late Edward and Manie Oakley Tilley.

Her husband Marvin Hobbs passed in 1971. She was preceded by her sisters, Maggie Jackson, Mabel Caroll, Lottie McPherson, and Alma...

Sep 4, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mr. Alfred George Fields, Jr, 73, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Mr. Fields was born on August 7, 1947 to the late Alfred and Eleanor Fields in Fayetteville, NC. Alfred enjoyed the outdoors, especially going to the mountains, and bird feeding. He was a NASCAR fan and animal lover. Alfred will be lovingly remembered by all who...

Sep 4, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Peggy Louise Shaw Dennis, 91, of Appomattox, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was the loving wife of Patrick Dennis. Peggy was born in Statesville, NC on July 5, 1929. She was 1 of 7 children born to John and Mattie Shaw.

Peggy was a banker during her employed...

Sep 3, 2020

CARY- Mrs. Charlotte Ann Sanderford Williams, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Mrs. Williams was born on August 4, 1941 to Joe and Magdaline Sanderford in Wake County, NC.

Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Magaline Sanderford; her husband, Tommy Williams; sons, Thomas Williams, Jr., and Lewis Wade Williams.

Mrs. Williams is survived...

Sep 2, 2020

OXFORD- Mr. Wilford Wayne Reneau, 80, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

Mr. Reneau was born March 13, 1940 to the late Floyd and Mildred Reneau in Monroe County, TN. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years and then in the United States Army where he served in the 82nd airborne for 3 years....

Aug 31, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. William Franklin Vargo, 71, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.

Mr. Vargo was born on May 27, 1949 to the late Annie Mae Vargo in Richmond, VA. He worked for Burlington Mills for 15 years and as a security officer for Carter Security Services, he was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church. William loved to fish and...

Aug 31, 2020

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Flowers are acceptable, or memorial contributions can be made to Kindred Hospice at 2500 Meridian Parkway, Suite 106, Durham, NC 27713.

Hudson Funeral Home will be observing social distancing for the funeral service, and asks everyone in attendance to wear a mask.

Aug 30, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vanhook Spell, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020.

Mrs. Spell was born on December 5, 1934 to Oscar and Kathleen Vanhook in Hurdle Mills, NC. She was a member of West Durham Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mary enjoyed cooking, gardening, and taking care of children. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Aug 28, 2020

Miriam Kresses Slifkin lived her life with grit and determination.  She was cherished by her family, beloved by her husband and admired by people across North Carolina.  She died on August 28 in Chapel Hill.

Born on May 24, 1925 in Birmingham, Alabama to Emma and Hyman Kresses, she grew up in Birmingham and the small town of Pell City,...

Aug 28, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Otts Funeral Home, 4255 Highway 278 West, Sulligent, Alabama 35586

Aug 25, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Peggy Ann Thomerson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Mrs. Thomerson was born on March 10, 1935 to William and Pearl Elliott in Durham County, NC. She worked in the Clerk of Courts Office in Granville County until her retirement in 1992.  Peggy was a member of Brassfield Baptist Church for over 25 years. She always...

Aug 24, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Weaver, 87, of Durham, died on Monday, August 24th, 2020.

Lib was born in Johnston County, the Town of Four Oaks, NC. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Tilden Price and Johnnie Allen Price. She was a homemaker and child care provider, and two-time winner of Yard of the Month by Triangle Garden Club.

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Aug 24, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Nancy Marie O’Neal Baker, 81, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Mrs. Baker was born June 9, 1939 to Edwin and Laura O’Neal in Durham, NC. She served at Duke Hospital for 30 years as Medical Secretary. Nancy loved her church, Page Road Baptist, where she served as bookkeeper for many years. She loved her friends and...