Recent Obituaries
Violet Rose Colclough
Feb 28, 2024
Violet Rose Colclough, 82, of Creedmoor, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion. She was born January 26, 1942 in Chatham County, NC to the late Bob and Annie Herndon.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Valton Colclough; brothers, W.R. Herndon, John Herndon and George Herndon...
Stephen Oran "Steve" Phillips
Feb 27, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Oran Phillips, 68, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of his loved ones.
Born on September 12, 1955, in Marion, Indiana, Steve was the second son of the late Jo Anne (Shartzer) Phillips, and Lowell William Phillips of Oak Lawn, IL, who survives him.
Steve was cherished by his family and leaves behind his beloved...
Van Webster Peaden
Feb 24, 2024
Van Webster Peaden, 72, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born in Pitt County, NC on September 13, 1951 to the late William and Josephine Peaden.
In addition to his parents Mr. Peaden is preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Walston, Bobbie Walston, Leroy Walston, Buddy Whitley and Tommy Whitley; sisters, Nann Walston,...
Chris "Big Red" Dziedzic
Feb 20, 2024
Chris “Big Red” Dziedzic, 38, of Durham, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born March 30, 1985. in Hudson County, New Jersey to Paul and Nancyann Dziedzic.
Chris, or Big Red because of his 6’6” stature, graduated with Honors from John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC. Upon graduating he received several scholarships from many...
Kathryn Wood Denton
Feb 20, 2024
Kathryn Wood Denton, 88, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born March 26, 1935 in Wilson County, NC to the late George and Martha Wood.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband R. Max Denton; son, Dennis Denton; brothers, George, Willie, Bennie and Marvin Wood; sisters,...
Ruby Catherine Overman
Feb 20, 2024
Ruby Overman left her earthly body on February 20th 2024. She was born on January 27, 1937, to Phillip Calvin Howell and Mary Dixon Howell in Kings Mountain N.C. Ruby was loved by all who met her. She had a loving heart and was a kind soul.
Ruby was a beautician for most of her life. She also worked at Chapter 13...
Mathew John Dalton
Feb 19, 2024
Mathew John Dalton, affectionately known as "Matty" He was a hard working man and dedicated to his family. Everything he did was for them. Matty was born April 19th,1935, in his family home in Lincoln Park on Ryerson Rd. His parents were John and Elizabeth Dalton. He had four siblings Marion, Eileen, Dorothy (Tootsie) and brother Raymond. At a young age had to drop...
Michael Robert Volow
Feb 16, 2024
Michael Volow, MD, 86, died at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, N.C. on February 16th, 2024. Michael was the son of the late George and Anita Volow of Kings Park, on Long Island N.Y. He very much enjoyed teaching the newly evolving neuropsychiatry to medical students and psychiatric residents at the Durham North Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center and at...
Shirley Glenn Parrish
Feb 14, 2024
Shirley Glenn Parrish, a beloved wife, and cherished member the community, passed away on February 14, 2024. She was born on November 24, 1944, in Durham, a city that held a special place in her heart throughout her life.
Shirley was a woman of remarkable character and had a genuine love for her family and friends. She was devoted to her...
Dorothy Chappell Francis
Feb 10, 2024
Dorothy Chappell Francis, 94, of Durham, North Carolina passed away at home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born in Durham, NC to the late Buddy and Nannie Chappell on August 19, 1929.
In addition to her parents Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, James Francis; 2 infant children and sisters, Nellie Teasley and Nannie Skipper.
Mrs. Francis...
Floyd Perry Jackson
Feb 4, 2024
Floyd Perry Jackson, 85, of Oakland City, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Floyd was born on June 23, 1938, in Oxford, North Carolina to the late Perry and Ethel Jackson.
Floyd is a native of Robeson County. He attended school in both Roberson and Granville Counties before graduating high school and attending Vance Granville Community College. Floyd was...
Danny McDuffie
Feb 3, 2024
Danny McDuffie, 75, passed away peacefully, February 3, 2024, at Duke University Hospital.
Danny was born on May 7, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky. He resided in Durham for the last 60 years.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents William McDuffie and Wanda Vanover McDuffie, and brother, Eddie McDuffie.
Danny is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Judy...
Sylvia Jenks Bigham
Jan 30, 2024
Sylvia Ann Jenks Bigham, 81, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1942 in the Falls area of Wake County, North Carolina to the late Vandoris and Ethel Jenks.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Demp, Max, Marvin, Harold and Hubert Jenks and...
Jonathan Stephen McMahel
Jan 30, 2024
Mr. Jonathan Stephen McMahel, 33, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024.
Jonathan McMahel was born in Hammond, IN. on October 14, 1990 to Stephen McMahel and Cynthia Raynor McMahel.
Jon was a loving son, brother, grandson and uncle to three special kids. He was an Air Force veteran as well.
He was an adventurous man who loved the outdoors ; camping, hiking,...
Stan Jay Paskoff
Jan 29, 2024
Stan Jay Paskoff passed away on January 29, 2024 in his home in Durham, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born on October 22, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Ann and David Paskoff and grew up with brother Paul.
They moved down south to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1974 where Stan joined the Wolfpack, graduating from...
Lucille Hall Fowler
Jan 28, 2024
Lucille Hall Fowler, 89, passed away on January 28, 2024, with her children by her side. She was the daughter of the late James Martin Hall and Mary Elizabeth Hough Hall. She was born on May 27, 1934 in Durham. She attended Durham High School and went to work at Liggett Myers Tobacco Company when 18 years old. There she...
Pastor Kimble Nathan Pope
Jan 28, 2024
Beloved father, pastor, brother, and friend, Kimble Nathan Pope entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at age 59 on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
He was Born on October 22, 1964, third son of the late Arthur Lee and Althea Olita Pope in Sacramento, California. His early years were spent in Sacramento CA, Seattle WA, and Cloverdale...
Katherine Irene Regittko
Jan 27, 2024
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery, 840 Kent St, Durham, NC 27701.
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John Andrew "Johnny" Wynne
Jan 26, 2024
John Andrew Wynne, 67, affectionately known as “Johnny,” went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Johnny was preceded in death by his father and mother, William “Buck” Cannady Wynne Sr. and Hilda Chappell Wynne. He is survived by his brother, William “Bill” Cannady Wynne Jr.; sister, Carol Wynne Brown; four nieces; three great-nieces and a great-nephew; and...
Lorraine Lee
Jan 25, 2024
Helen “Lorraine” Lee, 88, passed away on January 25, 2024.
Mrs. Lee was born August 31, 1935, to the late Alfred and Helen Varhol Faipler in Rossiter, Pennsylvania. Lorraine was a longtime member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church.
Lorraine loved children and was a longtime Sunday school teacher at Durham Memorial, even after having a stroke in 2006. She also...
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