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William  Edward Welch, Sr.

William Edward Welch, Sr.

May 2, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. William “Bill” Edward Welch, Sr., 93, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living.

Mr. Welch was born on September 21, 1926 to John and Nolia Welch in Chatham County, NC. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was retired from the US Post Office after 25 years as a...

Rodney Clifford Lowe

Rodney Clifford Lowe

Apr 26, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Rodney Clifford Lowe, also known as ‘Rapid’ to many of his friends, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Mr. Lowe was born April 5, 1956 to the late Arthur and Mildred Lowe in Durham, NC. He was an avid fan of Nascar, old Western movies, and enjoyed living life to the fullest with his family and friends.

Mr....

Fayedean  Medlin Watson

Fayedean Medlin Watson

Apr 26, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Fayedean Medlin Watson, 83, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Duke Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Watson was born October 26, 1936 to the late Worth Medlin and Lucille Freeman in Granville Co., NC.  Mrs. Watson worked on wiring of motors for aircraft and space shuttles. She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, word searches and reading. She enjoyed...

Morriss Jarrett  “Jerry” Morgan

Morriss Jarrett “Jerry” Morgan

Apr 26, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Morriss “Jerry” Jarrett  Morgan, eldest son of Marie Shirley Lancaster Morgan and oldest sibling to Judy, Mike, Marie and Shirley Jean departed this earth on April 26, 2020 due to COVID-19 infection.

Known as Jerry (or “Jerbs” to my children when they were younger), he was a uniquely talented individual with a passion for singing and music during...

Cynthia Matthews Buck

Cynthia Matthews Buck

Apr 25, 2020

BAHAMA, NC- Cynthia Matthews Buck, 59, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.

Mrs. Buck was born September 11, 1960 to Lonnie Matthews and Virginia Sessoms in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital. She loved to cook and be with her family and friends, but most of all with her grandsons. Mrs. Buck will be remembered as a...

Nicholas Louis Bogen

Nicholas Louis Bogen

Apr 23, 2020

DURHAM- Dr. Nicholas Louis Bogen, passed away on April 23, 2020.

Dr. Nicholas L. Bogen was born on May 2, 1949 to Samuel and Ruth Bogen on the upper east side of Manhattan in New York, NY. When he was young, his family moved to Port Washington on Long Island.  With his older sister Elizabeth and younger brother Timothy, his...

Richard Fuller

Richard Fuller

Apr 19, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Richard Roy Fuller, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Mr. Fuller was born on October 28, 1951 to the late Mack Roy Fuller and Laura Walker Fuller in Durham, NC.  After proudly serving his country in the Army National Guard, Rick worked for Nortel for 19 years in Tech Support and as an instructor.  He then...

Sherry Watson

Sherry Watson

Apr 18, 2020

DURHAM- Ms. Sharyn Lynn “Sherry” Watson, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Ms. Watson was born on December 2, 1951 to the late David and Rose Watson in Durham, NC. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. Sherry loved to read and do word search puzzles. She enjoyed selling Mary Kay Cosmetics and coloring in her...

Katherine  Gibson Swain

Katherine Gibson Swain

Apr 16, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Shives Funeral Home, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

Tessie Richard

Tessie Richard

Apr 13, 2020

CHAPEL HILL- Mrs. Tessie Johnson Richard, 98, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mrs. Richard was born on June 19, 1921 to Sonny and Sis Johnson in Wake County, NC. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. Tessie will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Mrs. Richard was preceded in death by her parents, Edward...

Patricia  Fowler James

Patricia Fowler James

Apr 12, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Patricia Ann James, 82, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Mrs. James was born on December 8, 1937 to Clifton and Thelma Fowler in Durham, NC. She was a lifelong member of Living Waters Christian Community Church where she served as secretary. Patricia had won numerous Secretary of the Year awards at Duke University in the Botany Department...

Ruby Nance

Ruby Nance

Apr 11, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Ruby Frances Nance, 79, passed away Saturday April 11, 2020.

Mrs. Nance was born on February 11, 1941 to Thomas and Louvenia Chappell at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. Ruby retired from Murdoch Developmental Center after 45 years of service. She was a member at Smith Chapel Baptist Church for over 40 years where she sang in the...

Joel Howell Lipsey

Joel Howell Lipsey

Apr 10, 2020

With great sadness I announce the loss of my beloved husband, soulmate and my best friend. Joel passed away on Friday, April 10 at Duke Hospital after heart valve surgery with pulmonary complications.

Joel was born September 19, 1937 in Chicago where he grew up. He served in the United State’s Air Force before he began working at Underwriters Laboratories...

Norman Clifton Glenn

Norman Clifton Glenn

Apr 8, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Norman Clifton Glenn, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Mr. Glenn was born August 18, 1940 to the late Norman and Foy Glenn in Durham, NC. Mr. Glenn was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. As the owner of Glenn’s Landscaping and Glenn’s Garbage Service, Norman spent many years operating his small businesses and providing services...

Nellie Cashwell Pruitt

Nellie Cashwell Pruitt

Apr 8, 2020

BUTNER- Mrs. Nellie Cashwell Pruitt, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Mrs. Pruitt was born March 24, 1928 to the late Joe and Armelie Cashwell in Fayetteville, NC. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Butner for over 60 years and a member of Ruth Helms prayer group. Mrs. Pruitt...

Simone Bueller Soltan

Simone Bueller Soltan

Apr 6, 2020

A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery.

Edith Korb

Edith Korb

Apr 6, 2020

Arrangements being handled by M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home.

Laverne H. Beasley

Laverne H. Beasley

Apr 5, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Jessie Laverne Hargis Beasley, 87, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Mrs. Beasley was born on June 12, 1932 to Ralph and Maggie Hargis in Johnston County, NC. Laverne loved gardening and reading. She enjoyed going on trips to the beach. She will be lovingly remembered by her friends and family.

Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by...

Clyde Wesley Vowell

Clyde Wesley Vowell

Apr 4, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Clyde Wesley Vowell, Jr., 74, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Mr. Vowell was born on September 24, 1945 to Clyde and Lois Vowell in Durham, NC. He was a member of Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church.

Mr. Vowell was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lois Vowell; daughter, Maureen Vowell; and brothers, Danny...

Christopher Keith Weiss

Christopher Keith Weiss

Apr 4, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Christopher Keith Weiss, 45, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Mr. Weiss was born on January 11, 1975 to Joseph and Brenda Weiss in Durham, NC. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC and was a certified HVAC technician. Christopher enjoyed yard work and fishing. He was a very loving and caring...

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