Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 6, 2020
A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery.
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...
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...
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...
Gladys Phipps George
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...
Charles White, III
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...
Margaret Blanchard
Mar 27, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483.
Barbara Karski
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...
Elaine Hawley Johnson
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...
Tony Edward Walker
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...
Rabbi Morton Louis Green
Mar 25, 2020
A private graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Scotty Dale Hall
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...
Richard Vander Moore
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...
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