Recent Obituaries
Furman Franklin, Jr.
Jun 27, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Furman Frank “Pops” Franklin, Jr., 69, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Mr. Franklin was born on June 26, 1951 to Furman and Ruby Franklin in Wake County, NC. He enjoyed working, fishing, country music, and his truck. Furman loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known him.
Mr....
Deral West Hamilton, Jr.
Jun 26, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Deral West Hamilton, Jr., 77, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Mr. Hamilton was born on November 26, 1942 to Deral and Frances Hamilton in Durham, NC. He graduated from Durham High School and attended East Carolina University. Deral worked for 25 years with A&P Grocery Stores, then retired from Byrds Grocery Store in Wellons Village. He...
Raymond Randall
Jun 24, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Raymond “Ray” Randall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 with family at his bedside.
Mr. Randall was born November 7, 1929 to the late Louis and Lillian Randall in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned his undergraduate degree from Salisbury State University, and later went on to get his Master’s Degree from Golden Gate University. After teaching for...
Leonard M. Wilkins Jr.
Jun 23, 2020
ROUGEMONT- Mr. Leonard Morris Wilkins, Jr., 49, passed away on June 23, 2020.
Mr. Wilkins was born on December 3, 1970 to Leonard and Viola Wilkins in Raleigh, NC. He was a member of Red Mountain Baptist Church and loved playing guitar. Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by his...
Clara Jean Willingham
Jun 23, 2020
BUTNER- Mrs. Clara Jean Willingham, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Mrs. Willingham was born on April 3, 1943 to Billy and Doris Bunn. Clara worked as a registered nurse in the Labor and Delivery Ward at Duke University Hospital for 40 years. She loved to read, draw and going fishing. Clara enjoyed going to see movies at...
John Wilson “Buddy” Black, Sr.
Jun 22, 2020
On Monday, June 22, 2020, John Wilson “Buddy” Black Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 91.
Mr. Black was born June 1, 1929 to the late John McKnight and Mittie Griffin Black in Charlotte, NC. Buddy, as most knew him, was an Eagle scout, co-founder of Black Industries, Inc.,...
Frances Farrell
Jun 21, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Frances Virginia Farrell, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
Mrs. Farrell was born on July 29, 1928 to the late Horace and Lennie Lingerfelt in Petersburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William Vernon Farrell, and her sisters, Virginia Dare Harris and Bertha...
Rita Karleskint Godwin
Jun 20, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Rita Karleskint Godwin, 98, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Carver Living Center.
Mrs. Godwin was born February 14, 1922 to the late Fredrick and Caroline Karleskint in Ft. Scott, Kansas. She has been a member of First Pentecostal Church of Durham since 1974. Mrs. Godwin loved roses, reading, and going to church. She enjoyed going out...
Margaret Christian Ray
Jun 19, 2020
HILLSBOROUGH- Mrs. Margaret Christian Ray, 71, passed away at her home, Friday, June 19, 2020.
Mrs. Ray was born March 15, 1949 to the late Clifton and Willie Christian in Durham, NC. She was a waitress at Mario’s Restaurant for 16 years. Mrs. Ray loved rockhounding, collecting rocks and fishing. She will be remembered as loving and devoted wife, mother...
Lorrie Ann Hall
Jun 19, 2020
In Loving Memory
Ms. Lorrie Ann Hall, 64, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 after a long battle with liver disease and recent diagnosis of bone cancer.
Ms. Hall was born on February 8, 1956 to Henry Craun and Mary McGarry in Baltimore, MD. Lorrie pursued a career in the Hospice portion of Healthcare. After many years of dedication,...
William Joseph Peterson Jr.
Jun 18, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. William Joseph Peterson, Jr. (Bill), 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Mr. Peterson was born on September 10, 1954 to the late William and Shirley Peterson in Philadelphia, PA. Bill was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, sang in the choir, was a Sunday School...
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...
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...
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...
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