Recent Obituaries

Jul 15, 2020

Arrangements being handled by Copeland Funeral Service in Beaufort, SC.

Jul 12, 2020

Durham- Margaret “Maggie” McCowan, 24, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born in Chapel Hill, NC, the daughter of Mark McCowan and Lisa McCowan. Maggie was preceded in death by her grandfather, David McCowan.

In addition to her parents, Maggie is survived by her sister Bella McCowan, grandmother Martha McCowan, and Uncle Timmy McCowan (Barbie) all of Durham; Cousins Savannah...

Jul 9, 2020

DURHAM- Ms. Taylor Elizabeth Ingwald, 24, passed away on July 9, 2020.

Ms. Ingwald was born on September 5, 1995 to Daphne Youngquist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Taylor enjoyed baking, doing makeup, puzzles, and cross-stich. She enjoyed watching Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Taylor will be lovingly remembered by all blessed to have known her.

Ms. Ingwald is survived...

Jul 5, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by  Baker McCullough-Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory-Garden City, 2794 US-80 W, Garden City, GA 31408.

 

Jul 3, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Donna Goss Clough, 55, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Clough was born August 19, 1964 to the late Hubert and Mary Goss in Durham, NC. She loved spending time with her family and especially with her grandchildren. Mrs. Clough will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife of 35 years, mother and...

Jun 30, 2020

Jun 29, 2020

FRANKLINTON-Mr. Robert “Bobby” Adams Bowling, 89, passed away, Monday, June 29, 2020.

Bobby was born December 27, 1930 to the late Otha and Affie Bowling in Durham, NC.  He was employed as a Fixer with Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company for 38 years. He also served in the Naval Reserves until 1952. Bobby loved the UNC Tarheels and wanted everyone...

Jun 28, 2020

Betty Johnson Hall, 77, of Durham, NC, began her heavenly journey on June 28, 2020 at Duke Hospice-Hock Family Pavilion.  Betty was a lifelong resident of Durham and a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church.  Her Sunday School classmates were a vital part of her church life.

She was a loving wife to Al Hall, Jr. (deceased) and his partner...

Jun 28, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Jeremiah Will Johnson, 41, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Mr. Johnson was born on July 8, 1978 to Scott and Shirley Johnson in Durham, NC. He worked at Papa John’s for 12 years. Jeremiah loved blowing bubbles for the children in his neighborhood, which led to them affectionately calling him “Bubble Boy”. He enjoyed playing video...

Jun 27, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Furman Frank “Pops” Franklin, Jr., 69, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Mr. Franklin was born on June 26, 1951 to Furman and Ruby Franklin in Wake County, NC. He enjoyed working, fishing, country music, and his truck. Furman loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known him.

Mr....

Jun 26, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Deral West Hamilton, Jr., 77, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020.

Mr. Hamilton was born on November 26, 1942 to Deral and Frances Hamilton in Durham, NC. He graduated from Durham High School and attended East Carolina University. Deral worked for 25 years with A&P Grocery Stores, then retired from Byrds Grocery Store in Wellons Village. He...

Jun 24, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Raymond “Ray” Randall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 with family at his bedside.

Mr. Randall was born November 7, 1929 to the late Louis and Lillian Randall in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned his undergraduate degree from Salisbury State University, and later went on to get his Master’s Degree from Golden Gate University. After teaching for...

Jun 23, 2020

BUTNER- Mrs. Clara Jean Willingham, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Mrs. Willingham was born on April 3, 1943 to Billy and Doris Bunn. Clara worked as a registered nurse in the Labor and Delivery Ward at Duke University Hospital for 40 years. She loved to read, draw and going fishing. Clara enjoyed going to see movies at...

Jun 23, 2020

ROUGEMONT- Mr. Leonard Morris Wilkins, Jr., 49, passed away on June 23, 2020.

Mr. Wilkins was born on December 3, 1970 to Leonard and Viola Wilkins in Raleigh, NC. He was a member of Red Mountain Baptist Church and loved playing guitar. Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by his...

Jun 22, 2020

On Monday, June 22, 2020, John Wilson “Buddy” Black Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 91.

Mr. Black was born June 1, 1929 to the late John McKnight and Mittie Griffin Black in Charlotte, NC. Buddy, as most knew him, was an Eagle scout, co-founder of Black Industries, Inc.,...

Jun 21, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Frances Virginia Farrell, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Mrs. Farrell was born on July 29, 1928 to the late Horace and Lennie Lingerfelt in Petersburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William Vernon Farrell, and her sisters, Virginia Dare Harris and Bertha...

Jun 20, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Rita Karleskint Godwin, 98, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Carver Living Center.

Mrs. Godwin was born February 14, 1922 to the late Fredrick and Caroline Karleskint in Ft. Scott, Kansas. She has been a member of First Pentecostal Church of Durham since 1974. Mrs. Godwin loved roses, reading, and going to church. She enjoyed going out...

Jun 19, 2020

In Loving Memory

Ms. Lorrie Ann Hall, 64, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 after a long battle with liver disease and recent diagnosis of bone cancer.

Ms. Hall was born on February 8, 1956 to Henry Craun and Mary McGarry in Baltimore, MD.  Lorrie pursued a career in the Hospice portion of Healthcare. After many years of dedication,...

Jun 19, 2020

HILLSBOROUGH- Mrs. Margaret Christian Ray, 71, passed away at her home, Friday, June 19, 2020.

Mrs. Ray was born March 15, 1949 to the late Clifton and Willie Christian in Durham, NC. She was a waitress at Mario’s Restaurant for 16 years. Mrs. Ray loved rockhounding, collecting rocks and fishing. She will be remembered as loving and devoted wife, mother...

Jun 18, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. William Joseph Peterson, Jr. (Bill), 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Mr. Peterson was born on September 10, 1954 to the late William and Shirley Peterson in Philadelphia, PA. Bill was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, sang in the choir, was a Sunday School...