Recent Obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

Mr. Wayne Nichols Watson, Sr., of Durham, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

Wayne was born in Durham County on November 3, 1933, the son of the late William Edgar Watson, Sr. and Alma Florence Nicholas Watson. He was predeceased by his only sister, Marie House, and nine brothers, W.E. Watson, Jr.; David C. Watson, Luther Watson, Linwood T....

Oct 21, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Ruby Russ Oakley, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Mrs. Oakley was born on September 9, 1947 to Isham and Eula Russ in Johnston County, NC. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for over 50 years. Ruby enjoyed listening to Gospel music, but her favorite singer was Elvis. She loved flowers and to send...

Oct 20, 2020

Arrangements are currently pending.

Oct 18, 2020

Longs, SC- Ms. Lois Geraldine “Gerrie” Sanders, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Ms. Sanders was born on December 15, 1946 to the late Clifton and Lois Sanders in Durham, NC. She attended Waterbrook Community Church in Longs, SC, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Gerrie will be dearly missed by all who...

Oct 16, 2020

DURHAM- Ramon Scheer, son of Samuel Scheer and Gertrude (Gussie) Weisfeld Scheer died on October 16, 2020 in Durham, NC, where he lived the final 2 years of his life.

Ray was born on April 6, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Jamaica, Queens. He attended City College in NYC and earned a Master’s in Education from Rutgers University...

Oct 14, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Helen Louise Long Blake, 101, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Mrs. Blake was born on November 7, 1918 to Walter and Portia Long in Durham, NC. Helen worked at Duke University Hospital in the Anesthesia Department for 20 years. She was the oldest member of Liberty Baptist Church and was loved by her church family. She...

Oct 14, 2020

Patricia Goodwin Norry died peacefully at her home in Durham, North Carolina on October 14, 2020, with her loving husband, Len, by her side. She was born August 5th, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Clifford Goodwin and Marion Schmadel Goodwin. Seven years later, her family moved to Washington, D.C. The oldest of five children, she spent many years looking...

Oct 14, 2020

DURHAM- Ms. Angela Marie “Angel” Logner, 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Ms. Logner was born on March 27, 1970 to Wallace and Brenda Logner of Durham, NC. She was a member Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Angela enjoyed gardening and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Ms....

Oct 13, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Lorraine Morley, 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Mrs. Morley was a retired secretary. She was a long-time and faithful member of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, NC. Lorraine was very passionate about WWII history. She will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known her.

Mrs. Morley was preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 12, 2020

BUTNER- Ms. Candee Ann Jump Peppitoni, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after battling cancer.

Ms. Peppitoni was born on July 16, 1948 to the late Robert and Dixie Jump in San Diego, California. While our hearts break and we are filled with sadness with the loss of our loving mom, sister, family member...

Oct 11, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Kenneth Bishop George, Jr., 87, passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home in Raleigh.

Mr. George was born February 25, 1933 to the late Kenneth and Anne George in Brooklyn, NY. He was a retired banker, originally in New York City. His career, and retirement, took him to New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina.

He...

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