Obituaries

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Dr. Michael M. Frank

Dr. Michael M. Frank

Aug 1, 2019

DURHAM- Michael M. Frank, MD, the Samuel L. Katz Professor emeritus and Chairman emeritus of Pediatrics at Duke University, passed away at the age of 82 on August 1st, 2019 in Durham, NC. Dr. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 28, 1937 to the late Helen and Robert Frank. He graduated from James Madison High School at...

Helen Louise Sullivan

Helen Louise Sullivan

Jul 31, 2019

DURHAM- Ms. Helen Louise Sullivan, 96, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Ms. Sullivan was born August 22, 1922, the only child of Herbert J and Louise Lindsay. She was born in the Bronx, NYC, NY. She worked in several different factories while raising her family in NY, and has lived in Durham, NC, for over 30 years.

Helen loved...

Paulina Calvete Sherrard

Paulina Calvete Sherrard

Jul 29, 2019

DURHAM- Paulina Calvete Sherrard, 77, passed away July 29, 2019 surrounded by her family in Columbia, South America.Ms. Sherrard was born November 1, 1941 to Paulino and Eufracia Ferreira Gomez Calvete in Columbia, South America. She retired from UNC Hospital and Duke Health Care. Paulina will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.Ms. Sherrard preceded in death by her...

Breyon Keith Berlack

Breyon Keith Berlack

Jul 23, 2019

Arrangements pending.

Karen Jean Chilton

Karen Jean Chilton

Jul 22, 2019

Arrangements pending.

Sara Greenberg Pickus

Sara Greenberg Pickus

Jul 21, 2019

Arrangements are being handled by Sinai Memorial Chapel, 3415 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549

Ruth Woolard Chandler

Ruth Woolard Chandler

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....

Richard Dean Cook

Richard Dean Cook

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,...

Rhudell Cleo Ballard

Rhudell Cleo Ballard

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...