Recent Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

DURHAM- Ruth Woolard Chandler, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019.Mrs. Chandler was born on May 26, 1939 to Paul and Bessie Woolard in Erwin, NC. She retired from IBM after 20 years of service. Ruth loved the beach, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by all fortunate enough to know her.Mrs....

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 15, 2019

TIMBERLAKE- Mr. Richard Dean Cook, 78, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.Mr. Cook was born January 5, 1941 to Arthur and Marian Cook in Parkers Landing, PA. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Cook was employed with Owens Illinois and later retired from Anchor Glass in Bonaire, GA. Richard was married to his loving wife,...

Jul 13, 2019

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Jul 9, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Rhudell Cleo Hopkins Ballard, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019.Mrs. Ballard was born December 30, 1926 to Lloyd and Ella Hopkins in Durham, NC. She was a true caregiver and supported her loving husband, RH, in his devotion to the fire department. Rhudell was active with the Bethesda United Methodist Church and supported their fundraising, while also...

Jul 6, 2019

Jul 6, 2019

Jul 6, 2019

Memorial service will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 810 W Chapel Hill Street Durham, NC 27701, on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

 

Jul 2, 2019

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Jun 29, 2019

After a hard fought battle with addiction, William “Taylor” Rhodes Jr. from Ashland, VA passed away on June 29, 2019 of an accidental overdose at the age of 20 in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he was attending classes at North Carolina State University.

Taylor was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and grew up in the Tuckahoe area until...

Jun 26, 2019

Jun 24, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Rutledge “R.H.” Harry Ballard, Jr., 88, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.R.H. was born November 6, 1930, the only child of R. Harry Ballard, Sr. and Pearl Ballard. He dedicated over 50 years of service to the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department in various capacities including charter member to Fire Chief of the department. He also served on the...

Jun 19, 2019

Jun 17, 2019

Jun 15, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Minnie Ruth Hilliard, 96, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Mrs. Hilliard was born September 14, 1922 to Henry and Minnie Hagins in Wadesboro, NC. Minnie was a member of the Church of God in Miami, FL, where she played trumpet. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Hilliard is preceded in...

Jun 14, 2019