Recent Obituaries
Bette St. John
Feb 29, 2020
Bette Noel St. John (Tolli), 79, passed away on February 29, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Donald St. John, with whom she was married for 51 years. They had two children, Christopher Michael St. John and Jennifer Noel Norton who is married to Gregory Norton. Bette was a loving, devoted mother and a beloved grandmother to her grandchildren, Davis William...
Dr. Donald T. Forman
Feb 26, 2020
Donald T. Forman (February 27, 1932-February 26, 2020)
Dr. Donald T. Forman born in Brooklyn, NY passed away Wednesday evening while in hospice care in Cary, NC. He was 87 years old. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from Brooklyn College, City University of New York and a MSc. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Wayne State University. Dr. Forman was...
Margaret Capps
Feb 24, 2020
Margaret Medlin Capps peacefully passed away on February 24th surrounded by the love of her family. She was born September 16th, 1925 in Greensboro, NC and was a long-time resident of Garner. She is survived by five of her six children, 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Margaret was a sweet, loving, giving person and a wonderful attentive mother.
Throughout her...
Dahlia Mae Wrenn Carter
Feb 24, 2020
DURHAM- Dahlia Mae Wrenn Carter, 84, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Mrs. Carter was born on February 13, 1936 to William and Hilda Wrenn in Durham, NC. She was an excellent seamstress and worked in the textile and upholstery industry. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach. She loved her family and will be deeply missed...
Mary Lee Johnson
Feb 23, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Lee Johnson, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
Mrs. Johnson was born on June 20, 1935 to Robert and Gertrude Lee in Durham, NC. She worked at Sperry Rand for over 20 years before becoming a cafeteria worker at Riverside High School. Mary had a big heart, was very honest, and loved conversing with people....
Randall Lee Shoup
Feb 22, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Norman J Wimer Funeral Home in Tionesta, PA.
Helen Gay Teasley
Feb 21, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Helen Gay Teasley, 96, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020.
Mrs. Teasley was born on December 23, 1923 to Brad and Florence Gay in Durham, NC. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church for over 70 years, where she taught Sunday School, was a member of WMU and Visitation Ministry. She loved quilting and dominos. Helen...
Charles Martin Spitzer
Feb 21, 2020
Arrangements being handled by Star of David Memorial Chapel. Burial will be held at New Montefiore Cemetery at 1180 Wellwood Ave. West Babylon, NY.
William Paul Walker
Feb 21, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. William “Billy” Paul Walker, 63, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020.
Mr. Walker was born on April 14, 1956 to William and Rebecca Walker in Durham, NC. He enjoyed motorcycles, motor sports, and was an avid Redskins football fan. Billy loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents, William and...
Anthony Thomas Blocken
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...
Thomas Kennedy “Tommy” Guess
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...
Anthony “Tony” Clipse
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...
Philip Charles Singer
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...
John F. Strickland Jr.
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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