Recent Obituaries
Betty Powell
Jun 17, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Jean Powell, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Mrs. Powell was born on April 1, 1940 to Lemule and Clara Millard in Mt. Olive, NC. Betty enjoyed working at Added Dimensions for 9 years until she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She loved going out to eat and doing puzzles, Betty was a proud breast...
Stanley Tilley
Jun 17, 2020
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Stanley Edward Tilley, 53, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and close friends. Mr. Tilley was born in Durham, NC on June 30, 1966, the son of Donald Tilley and Donna Coltrane. He worked for PSNC Energy for 26 years. Mr. Tilley was a proud father that had a love for...
Sybil Falls Tapp
Jun 16, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Sybil Marie Falls Tapp, 92, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Mrs. Tapp was born on October 8, 1927 to Joseph and Hazel Falls in Durham, NC. Sybil was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Durham for over 40 years, where she loved her church and pastors. She watched over children at...
Dr. Neil Lee Spector
Jun 14, 2020
CHAPEL HILL- Dr. Neil Lee Spector, 63, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.
Dr. Spector was born June 30, 1956 to the late Sydney (Syd) and Bettie Spector in Philadelphia, PA. Syd was an internationally renowned research pharmacologist who eventually became one of Neil’s greatest collaborators.
Dr. Spector is preceded in death by his parents and...
Dennis Williams
Jun 13, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Dennis Williams, 100, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Mr. Williams was born March 12, 1920 to Walter and Ardelle Williams in Wake County, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Battle of the Bulge in Normandy, France. Dennis was awarded 5 bronze service stars and the Good Conduct Medal for...
Roland Wayne Lee
Jun 10, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Roland Wayne Lee, 85, passed away, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Lee was born November 22, 1934 to the late William and Maude Lee in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. Mr. Lee then retired from Gibson Fencing Company. He loved to play golf, old westerns, new...
Ruth Moore
Jun 9, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Ruth Stone Moore, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Mrs. Moore was born on September 28, 1931 to Alvin and Mary Stone in Coats, NC. Ruth retired from Central Carolina Farmer’s Exchange, later Southern States, after 30 years as bookkeeper. She was a long-time member of Faith Baptist Church in Durham, NC. She enjoyed listening to...
Hubert Lee “HL” Riley, Jr
Jun 9, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Hubert Lee “HL” Riley, Jr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Mr. Riley was born on July 14, 1947 to Hubert and Etha Riley in Durham, NC. HL was owner and operator of Ace Crane Service. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and riding on his golf cart. HL loved attending weekly “Union” meetings and loved “Shawville”. His...
Janice Cooke Carmack
Jun 7, 2020
Janice Carol Carmack passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the age of 70. Born on September 28, 1949 to Clinton (dec.) and Mable Ernestine Cooke at Watts hospital in Durham, NC.
After graduating from Durham High School in 1968, Janice traveled the states, living for a short time in Hawaii where she joined the hippie movement, often referring...
Alice Compton Williford
Jun 5, 2020
ROXBORO- Mrs. Alice Compton Williford, 79, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Williford was born December 2, 1940 to the late Bryan and Ruby Compton in Los Alamitos, CA. She was raised in Nashville, TN. She was a longtime member of Plainview Baptist Church and most recently of East Roxboro Church of God. Mrs. Williford will...
Richard Paul Lacey
Jun 5, 2020
A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery.
Robert Steele Cook
Jun 5, 2020
MONROE- Mr. Robert Steele Cook, 90, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020.
Mr. Cook was born March 29, 1930 to the late James and Ruth Cook in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Cook proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in the 82nd Airborne from 1950 to 1953. He retired from Eno River State Park. Mr....
Larry Wayne Miles
Jun 5, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Larry Wayne Miles, 75, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Mr. Miles was born on April 23, 1945 to James and Lurlene Miles in Durham, NC. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Airforce and retired from IBM as a programmer. He was an active member in his church, Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Mebane,...
Kenneth Rigsbee
Jun 4, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Kenneth “Doddle Bug” Rigsbee, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Mr. Rigsbee was born on March 12, 1951 to the late Calvin and Betty Rigsbee in Durham, NC. Kenneth loved a good meal and listening to country music. He will be deeply missed by friends and family.
Mr. Rigsbee is survived by his brother, Alvis H....
Gerald Wayne Lawson
Jun 1, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Gerald Wayne Lawson, 84, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Mr. Lawson was born on July 23, 1935 to Wallace and Iretta Lawson in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. Gerald was owner and operator of Lawson’s Heating and Plumbing. He was a member of...
Kennedy A. Sloan
May 31, 2020
DURHAM- Kennedy A. Sloan, October 24, 2000 to May 31, 2020. Kennedy A. Sloan passed away unexpectedly May 31st in Oxford, NC. She was born in Durham, NC and attended Orange High School. Kennedy had a passion for pleasing & caring for others and this led to her starting a career in healthcare. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and...
Ethel Dennis
May 29, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Ethel Strange Dennis, 94, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Mrs. Dennis was born on August 9, 1925 to the late Walter and Edith Strange in Cirencester, England. She has lived here for 74 years and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Mebane, NC. Ethel was the president of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Club of...
Lillie Evelyn Mayse
May 24, 2020
Mrs. Lillie Evelyn Ray Mayse, 81, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, after several years of declining health.
Mrs. Mayse was born on October 6, 1938, to the late Lillie and Horace Ray. After retirement from Royal Home Fashions, she was a caregiver for several years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth...
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