Recent Obituaries

Mar 31, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Gladys Phipps George, 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Mrs. George was born on February 14, 1925 to Edward and Delia “Addie” Phipps in Wake County, NC.

Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Delia “Addie” Phipps; husband, Edward “Buck” George; brothers, William Phipps, Claiborne Phipps, Jodie Phipps, and Claude Phipps; and...

Mar 28, 2020

TIMBERLAKE- Mr. Charles “Robbie” Robert White, III, 40, passed away March 28, 2020.

Mr. White was born on January 17, 1980 to Charles and Jan Marie White in Durham, NC. He loved cooking on the grill and cook-outs with his family. Robbie enjoyed hunting and fishing, and going to the beach. Robbie was an avid Carolina fan. He was a...

Mar 27, 2020

MEBANE- Mrs. Elaine Hawley Johnson, 77, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Johnson was born January 30, 1943 in Durham, NC. She retired from the EPA. Mrs. Johnson loved to read and enjoyed cooking. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents, Oney...

Mar 27, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483. 

Mar 27, 2020

DURHAM: Barbara Jean (Williams) Karski loved and enjoyed: music, art, the performing arts, horticulture, family and friends, travelling, gardening, designing, our cats, children, sunshine, nature, birds, preparing gourmet meals, adventure, painting, giving, collecting books, reading, singing, piano, organ, directing choirs and musicians for plays, and life. She is loved by all of us who knew her. We are enriched by...

Mar 25, 2020

A private graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Mar 25, 2020

BUTNER- Mr. Scotty Dale Hall, 58, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Mr. Hall was born on June 17, 1960 to the late Doretha Colleen Hall in Surry County, NC. Scotty was a resident of Murdoch Development Center at Alpine Cottage. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family at Murdoch.

A private graveside service will be...

Mar 25, 2020

Tony E. Walker, 57, went to Glory Land Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Greensboro.

Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Merritt Rose.

He is survived by his father, Lewis “Tom” Junior Walker; daughter, Jessica Walker; granddaughter, Tessa; grandson, Dawson; sisters, Cyndi Palumbo (Chester) and Debbie Davis (Bill); special nieces, Crystal Watts (Caleb) and Bethany Kapuscinski (Dustin); and...

Mar 24, 2020

On March 23, 2020 Richard Moore transitioned from his earthly life to eternal life rejoicing with Jesus.

He was born on November 7, 1929 to James Archie and Mamie Moore of Erwin, NC.

Richard joined the Navy on January 1, 1951 during the Korean War, served on the USS LST-503 and was discharged with honors on October 21, 1954.

Richard...

Mar 23, 2020

On Monday March 23, 2020 Kyle Lionel Boisvert, loving son and brother passed away at the age of 31. Kyle was born in California and moved to Durham North Carolina in 1995. He was a graduate of Northern High School in Durham and attended college at ECU. Kyle was an avid sports fan and a life long Broncos fan. Kyle...

Mar 21, 2020

JACKSONVILLE- Mr. Thomas Glenn Maynor, 51, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Mr. Maynor was born on February 8, 1969 in Mullens, WV. He was an electrician for over 30 years. Thomas loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a great and kind man who got along with everyone.

Mr. Maynor is survived by his mother, Hallie...

Mar 21, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Brad Ray Kelly, 40, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Mr. Kelly was born on March 10, 1980 to Michael and Elaine Kelly in Durham, NC. He worked with his father at Kelly Quality Snacks and Sports Cards Unlimited. Brad played sports throughout his life and loved all sports, especially golf and bowling, and enjoyed watching Jeopardy....

Mar 21, 2020

DURHAM- Doris Mae Baker Taylor, 90, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Mrs. Taylor was born on December 6, 1929 to Odes and Hilda Baker in Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church and was an active member. Doris worked for over 39 years at American Tobacco Company. She was a hard worker, and very dedicated...

Mar 21, 2020

Arrangements are pending.

The funeral home is trying to contact Mr. Mercer’s son, Ben, any one with information please contact us at (919) 596-8269.

Mar 19, 2020

Billie Dove Hobgood Fisher Thornburg, 85, of 2601 Banner St in Durham, passed away at her home on March 19th, 2020.

Billie lived almost all her life in Durham, raising her family in her Banner St home, where she lived for over 60 years.

For most of those years, her home was filled with the smell of a daily big...

Mar 16, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Richard Boles Funeral Home in Laurinburg, NC.

Mar 15, 2020

Mr. Paul Beck, 94, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Whitmore Retirement and Assisted Living Home in Oxford, NC. Mr. Beck was born November 13, 1925, to the late Johnny and Mattie Beck of Creedmoor, NC. He was a firefighter with the Durham Fire Department from October 1950 until October 1987. Mr. Beck proudly served his country in the...

Mar 15, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Clarence “C.G.” Glenn Mitchell, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Mr. Mitchell was born on April 1, 1937 to Paul and Irene Mitchell in Durham, NC. He worked for M.M. Fowler for over 30 years and went on to start his own business, C.G. Mitchell Oil Company, from which he retired. Clarence proudly served his country...

Mar 14, 2020

ROUGEMONT- Mr. Joe Wayne Collins, 81, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the VA Hospice with his family by his side.  Papa Joe, as he was known by many, succumbed to the complications of recent surgery and had failing health since his stroke in 2015.

He was born March 31, 1938 to the late Richard and Helen Collins in...

Mar 14, 2020