Recent Obituaries
Jose-Roberto Carranza-Portillo
Aug 23, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Meserole Five Towns Funeral Home in Inwood, NY.
Deborah Edith Willis
Aug 22, 2020
A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery.
Richard McGee
Aug 20, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Bennett Funeral Services, 502 1st Avenue South, Conover, NC 28613.
Irene Hackel
Aug 18, 2020
Irene Hackel (née Goos), a resident of the Forest at Duke, passed away on August 18, 2020 at the age of 96. Pre-deceased by her best friend, lifelong partner and husband, Dr. Donald Benjamin Hackel (1994), Irene is survived by her three children (Connie Katz, Dr. Andrea Hackel and Richard Hackel), seven grandchildren (Lauren, David, Philip, Sonia, Elizabeth, and two...
Jackson Ray Sanderford, Sr.
Aug 16, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Jackson Ray Sanderford, Sr., 79, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.
Jack Sanderford was born September 22, 1940 to the late Woodrow and Tora Sanderford in Durham, NC. He attended Southern High School. Mr. Sanderford retired from the City of Durham as Plant Supervisor of the Water Waste Treatment Plant. He was a Durham...
Marshall Tapp
Aug 13, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Marshall Tapp, 66, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020.
Any family members please reach out and contact Hudson Funeral Home at (919) 596-8269.
William Nelson Small
Aug 13, 2020
William Nelson Small, of Wake Forest, NC, a beloved son, girls’ dad and brother has passed away before his time. William passed at the age of 48 on August 13, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones after a brave fight with Glioblastoma. The son of the late Reverend Jay Allison Fogleman and surviving mother, Linda Williams Fogleman, was born December...
Clay Farrell King
Aug 9, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Clay Farrell King, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.
Mr. King was born on August 3, 1956 to the late Foy and Margaret King in Durham, NC. Clay was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. He loved animals, and to fish and hunt. In his free time, he enjoyed going on walks, woodworking and yard...
Michael Edward Pickett
Jul 31, 2020
ROUGEMONT- Mr. Michael Edward Pickett, 64, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Pickett was born June 6, 1956 to Bobby and Barbara Pickett in Sedgwick Co. KS. He enjoyed mechanical work, fishing and gardening. Mr. Pickett proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Pickett is preceded in death by his son, Michael...
Willard Suggs Jr.
Jul 28, 2020
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Willard Lee “Buddy” Suggs, Jr., 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Mr. Suggs was born on March 8, 1955 to Willard and Ruby Suggs in Durham, NC. Willard worked in the grocery industry for Food Lion and Winn Dixie, he also worked as a security guard at IBM for many years. He attended Bible Baptist Church...
Rebecca Tunstall
Jul 28, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Watson Tunstall, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Mrs. Tunstall was born on August 30, 1930 to Sterling and Lillian Watson in Oxford, NC.
Mrs. Tunstall was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling and Lillian Watson; husband, George Samuel Tunstall; daughter, JoAnn Tunstall; brothers, Guthrie and Austin Watson; and her sister, Margaret Kelly....
Donald Hagan
Jul 27, 2020
DURHAM -Mr. Donald L Hagan went home to be with his Lord peacefully on July 27th, 2020. Mr. Hagan was born on October 5, 1935 in Wilson, North Carolina to Robert and Julia Hagan. He retired from Umstead Correctional Center in Butner, NC. He worked in Heating and Air for 50+ years.
Mr. Hagan was preceded in death by his...
Gracie Maynard
Jul 27, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Gracie Mae Rhodes Maynard, 93, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020.
Mrs. Maynard was born on May 21, 1927 to James and Ruby Rhodes in Durham, NC. Gracie worked at Duke University for 45 years in the Purchasing Department, and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books, needlepoint, crocheting, and cooking. Gracie will...
Alma Gertrude Prince
Jul 26, 2020
ROXBORO- Mrs. Alma Gertrude Parker Prince, 96, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Mrs. Prince was born on July 3, 1924 to Erskin and Ida Parker in Orange County, NC. She worked for 40 years at Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company as a machine operator. Alma was a faithful Christian and regularly attended Grove Park Chapel, formerly Gospel Center....
Edwin Yates Little
Jul 26, 2020
RALEIGH- Mr. Edwin Yates Little, 99, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Mr. Little was born on February 11, 1921 in Creedmoor, NC to Joseph and Mallie Little. He retired from Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Edwin enjoyed gardening, singing, playing guitar, joking and laughing with family. He was a wonderful husband,...
Lindsey Kinkade
Jul 24, 2020
Lindsey Marie Kinkade was a wonderful woman who made a difference in every person’s life. Her passion for shopping and fashion was almost as strong as her love for God and Church Family. Lindsey so gracefully shared her enthusiasm to help others through being an Educator as well as a Cheerleading Coach. Lindsey’s joy of living life was displayed in...
Alexander Isaac Rabney
Jul 24, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Alexander (Alec) Isaac Rabney, 77, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Mr. Rabney was born on December 17, 1942 to Samuel Rabney and Shelly Halpern in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Alexander honorably served his country in the United States Army prior to attending Drexel University and receiving an Engineering Degree. He spent most of his career in the construction...
Glenn Guido Davis
Jul 20, 2020
Dignified, Caring, Loyal, Versatile, the list would never end, in trying to find the words to describe the fine man that Glenn Guido Davis was, and will remain, forever in his family’s hearts and memories.
Glenn was the last child born to Henry Albert Davis and Eva Matilda Bowen Davis, both deceased, in Johnson County, (Kenly) North Carolina, on December...
Jean Beasley Dixon
Jul 19, 2020
Mrs. Jean Beasley Dixon, 77, of Durham, slipped away into eternal life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her home after an extended illness. Jean was born on September 20, 1942 in Durham. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Lowell Beasley and Mavis Holloway Beasley. She was a life-long resident of the Bethesda community and member of the Bethesda...
Maria Hortensia Martinez
Jul 15, 2020
BUTNER- Mrs. Maria Hortensia Martinez, 46, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Mrs. Martinez was born on November 5, 1973 to Roberto and Hortensia Martinez in San Pedro, Tenango, Mexico. Maria had a very outgoing personality and was always cheerful and joking. She smiled and laughed a lot. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, but most of all spending time with...
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