Recent Obituaries

Mar 31, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Rodney Lee “Hot Rod” Robbins, 47, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019.Mr. Robbins was born July 30, 1971. He attended Roberson Grove Baptist Church. Rodney was a big sports fan, especially a fan of the Carolina Tar Heels. Rodney enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing. He was an avid fund raiser for Harley Davidson Bike shows. Mr. Robbins loved...

Mar 30, 2019

Renee Barbara Pines Luberoff, who grew up in the Great Depression, married a soldier during World War II, was a teacher in New York and New Jersey, raised a tight-knit family, and had an active retirement in New Jersey, California, New Zealand, and North Carolina, died on March 30, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the age of 93....

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 30, 2019

Private family services planned

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 26, 2019

Arrangements being handled by Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton, NC.

Mar 26, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Valerie Bowling Bizzell, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019.Mrs. Bizzell is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clifton Bizzell; parents, Andrew “Lex” and Nellie Bowling; brother, Frank Bowling; sister, Nan Bowling Frick.Upon graduation from Durham High School in 1946 she was offered a clerical position in Washington, DC, serving at both the Pentagon and the Veterans...

Mar 26, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

DURHAM- Ms. Christine “Sissy” Sykes Ferrell, 95, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019.Sissy was born November 23, 1923 to Aretus and Lottie Sykes in Durham, NC. She was a charter member of Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church and worked at American Tobacco for 42 years. Ms. Ferrell enjoyed staying home, gardening, and canning food. Sissy loved her family and...

Mar 24, 2019

Mar 24, 2019

Mar 22, 2019

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 18, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Ruth Rowe Wynne, 86, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.

Mrs. Wynne was born February 20, 1933 to Frank and Goldie Rowe in Durham, NC. Ruth was a member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church for many years. She was a person that people went to for advice and guidance, she was always smiling. Ruth loved traveling, playing bridge,...

Mar 17, 2019

CHAPEL HILL- Mrs. Hazel Virginia Cox Loftin, 77, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her home.Hazel was born April 30, 1941 to Roland and Helen Cox in Lenoir County. Hazel loved to read and loved the beach. She loved people in general, and especially loved children. Hazel was a member of New Horizon Church. She will be remembered as...

Mar 17, 2019

Mar 15, 2019

CLARKSVILLE, VA- Mrs. Cecile Grey Tuck Chandler, 72, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Chandler was born June 12, 1946 to the late Alfred and Mabel Tuck in Lynchburg, VA. She worked many years with GTE. Mrs. Chandler was a member of Page Road Baptist Church. She supported her family in the Army and Navy...

Mar 15, 2019

Mrs. Lee Vinson Clements died at her Durham home on March 15, 2019, at age 91. Mrs. Clements was born in Wilson Mills, North Carolina on May 7, 1928, to Andrew Jackson and Minnie Jordan Vinson. She graduated from Barium Springs High School in May 1947 and moved to Durham, where she met her future husband, Elton Blair Clements, and...

Mar 13, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Nancy Jean Willard went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.Nancy spent her last days surrounded by family and friends. All that knew her are blessed with countless, sweet memories of Nancy, that they will cherish forever.Nancy was born on January 17, 1947 in Durham, NC to Tracy and Marie Ellis. She was preceded...