Recent Obituaries

Feb 19, 2020

BUTNER- Mr. Anthony Thomas Blocken, 51, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Murdoch Center.

Mr. Blocken was born on December 3, 1968 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the greeter at the Murdoch chapel and loved his job. Anthony ran a good race, fought a good fight, and now is with the Lord.

Mr. Blocken was preceded in...

Feb 18, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Anthony “Tony” Summers Clipse, 54, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Mr. Clipse was born on April 3, 1965 to William and Betty Clipse in Kingsport, TN. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from Tennessee State University. Tony has lived in Durham for over 25 years and attended Raleigh First Assembly Church. He enjoyed radio...

Feb 18, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Kennedy Guess, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Mr. Guess was born on February 9, 1946 to Dewey and Alice Guess in Durham, NC. Tommy enjoyed building and drag racing cars. He loved his family and especially loved spending time with his nephews, Trevor and Travis. Tommy will be lovingly remembered by all who were...

Feb 17, 2020

Philip Charles Singer Ph.D, of Chapel Hill, NC succumbed to mesothelioma at age 77 at the Hock Family Pavilion surrounded by his loving family on February 17th, 2020.

Phil is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ellen Becker Singer; children Naomi (Wayne), Elizabeth (Neal), Robert (Tina), and Jennifer (Lev); sister Dale Singer; and his many beloved grandchildren.

A native...

Feb 15, 2020

Feb 15, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. John “Junior” F. Strickland, Jr., 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Mr. Strickland was born on March 26, 1966 to John and Barbara Strickland at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church for over 30 years and served as Deacon. John was...

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Feb 10, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Harold Hunter Bennett, 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Mr. Bennett was born on November 13, 1926 to William and Eugenia Bennett in Durham, NC. He served in the 7th Army Air Force in Hawaii in 1946. Harold was later employed with Liggett and Myers for over 35 years, until his retirement....

Feb 10, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Myrtle Mangum Carroll, 76, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Mrs. Carroll was born on July 14, 1943 to Amphrias and Luna Mangum in Durham, NC. She was employed at IBM for over 14 years as a manufacturing technician. Myrtle was a former member of Gospel Church of Durham, where she was an active member and elder....

Feb 10, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Thomas Arthur Davis, 66, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Mr. Davis was born May 19, 1953 to Thomas and Hazel Davis in Florence, SC. Thomas had a joyful personality and was a friend to everyone he met. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents;...

Feb 10, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Garland “G.W” Dix, III., 59, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Garland was born on March 3, 1960 to Garland and Phyllis Dix in Eden, NC. He worked for Lawrence Service Group for over 15 years. Garland was a very hardworking man and developed many personal relationships over the years. He always had a smile and loved...

Feb 4, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Linda Champion Tilley, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2020.

Mrs. Tilley was born on December 12, 1946 to Russell and Ruth Champion in Granville County, NC. She retired from IVAC Corporation as an assembler and inspector. Linda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Mrs. Tilley is preceded in death by...

Feb 4, 2020

Feb 3, 2020

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Chapel Hill Kehillah Cemetery inside Markham Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Rabbi Jen Feldman.

Feb 3, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Susan Jane McKown, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior and her loving husband, Dick, on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Mrs. McKown was born on September 6, 1944 to Robert and Effie “Jane” Goble in Abilene, Texas. She graduated from Kansas State with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She worked for over 10 years at Westminster...

Feb 1, 2020

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