Obituaries

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Joseph Douglas “Doug” Pearce

Joseph Douglas “Doug” Pearce

Nov 14, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Joseph “Doug” Douglas Pearce, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Mr. Pearce was born on October 30, 1939 to Ira and Hazel Pearce in Durham, NC. Doug worked as a sales representative for Kimberly-Clark. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and was a previous member of Elks Lodge. Doug was an avid Duke fan...

Anne Kathleen “Kat” Reece

Anne Kathleen “Kat” Reece

Nov 14, 2020

Annie Kathleen (“Kat”) Reece, 32, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14th. Mrs. Reece was born on October 10, 1988 to Richard and Charlene Reece in St. Paul, MN. Mrs. Reece is survived by her parents, Richard and Chalene Reece; husband of 4  years, Andrew Loucks; son, Isaac Loucks; daughter, Gwyneth Jarrett; and brother, Evan Reece of St. Paul, MN. She...

Ellen Bingham

Ellen Bingham

Nov 14, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Memorial Funeral Home in Woodbourne, NY.

Jenifer McWherter Farrell

Jenifer McWherter Farrell

Nov 13, 2020

Jenifer McWherter Farrell was a loving and giving spirit, living to make a difference in people’s lives.  Jenifer passed away unexpectedly following a brave battle with chronic illness at the age of 43, on November 13, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Jeni was adopted by Marvin and Joyce McWherter as an infant in Bakersfield, CA.  As part...

Peggy Lou Spicer

Peggy Lou Spicer

Nov 12, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Peggy Barbee Spicer, 84, of Durham, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2020.

Mrs. Spicer was born in Durham, North Carolina to the late Woodrow Barbee and Lina Wood Barbee. She was a graduate of Durham High School. She worked for Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, and later, owned and operated her own beauty salon in Durham. She was...

William Sterling Brown III.

William Sterling Brown III.

Nov 10, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mr. William “Billy” Sterling Brown, III, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Mr. Brown was born on August 10, 1955 to the late William Sterling Brown, Jr. and Betty Ruth Adams in New Jersey. William worked as a route salesman for Coco-cola Company. He was a former member of Fellowship Baptist Church and current member of Pleasant...

Rosemary McDonald

Rosemary McDonald

Nov 9, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Bartlett Funeral Home,  202 McGraw Ave, Grafton, WV 26354.

Sondra Ann Riley

Sondra Ann Riley

Nov 9, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Sondra Ann Sumlin Riley, 79, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Mrs. Riley was born October 6, 1941 to Lester and Louise Sumlin in Durham, NC. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church and the Redwood Ruritan Club.  She retired from Suntrust Bank as Manager of Return Operations. Sondra loved her church and enjoyed going on...

Peggy Jean Harris

Peggy Jean Harris

Nov 9, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Peggy Jean Lloyd Harris, 84, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Mrs. Harris was born on February 2, 1936 to Eugene and Florrie Lloyd in Durham, NC. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and worked as a volunteer with Contact Teleministry. Peggy loved to travel, especially going on trips to Myrtle Beach with her family,...

Robert Samuel Gilgor

Robert Samuel Gilgor

Nov 9, 2020

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Matt Soffer.

Richard  Rose,Sr.

Richard Rose,Sr.

Nov 9, 2020

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel.

Diane Altman

Diane Altman

Nov 8, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Brezniak Funeral Directors in Newton, MA.

Emma  Bishop

Emma Bishop

Nov 7, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

Jerry Bowling Cates

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...

Clarence “Smokey” Carroll

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...

Donald Lemmon

Donald Lemmon

Nov 6, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Clavin Funeral Home,  7722 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Mark Bradley Nipper

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

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

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

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...