Recent Obituaries

Jun 4, 2019

Jun 4, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Ezra Watson Layell, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.Mr. Layell was born on November 3, 1934 to Nora and Bramlet Layell in Winston Salem, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Army based in Germany and was a military police officer. Ezra assisted in the installation production of the transatlantic communications cable while working...

Jun 3, 2019

May 31, 2019

May 28, 2019

FORT MYERS, FL- Martha Renn Bakken, 64, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Mrs. Bakken was born July 17th, 1954 to Alvin Doyle and Doris Renn in Durham, NC. A graduate of Southern Durham High School (class of ’72) she entered the nursing program at Watts School of Nursing earning her LPN. She went on to pursue her RN license...

May 26, 2019

May 19, 2019

May 19, 2019

DURHAM- Kris “Soulshine” Daniel, age 42 of LaGrange, NC ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 19th.Kris had been a resident of Howell’s RHA Care Center for 37 happy joyful years with a care staff that loved and adored Kris. Our Soulshine was the happiest when he was blowing bubbles surrounded by his family. His caregivers spoiled Kris...

May 18, 2019

DURHAM Bruce Malcolm Tunstall, 82, of Durham, transcended this earth and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 18, 2019. His beautiful wife, Becky, was awaiting his arrival. Bruce was born on April 3, 1937, in Granville County NC and was the youngest child of James Patrick Tunstall and Hallie Irene Belcher. He spent...

May 12, 2019

May 11, 2019

CREEDMOOR- Ms. Jordan Shaye Allen, 17, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.Ms. Allen was born January 12, 2002 to Kenneth and Christine Allen in Chapel Hill, NC. Jordan was a Junior at South Granville High School and worked at FBC Academy’s day care in Creedmoor, NC. She loved music and enjoyed being with her friends. Jordan loved her family, also...

May 9, 2019

DURHAM- Ms. Araleta Ruth Ange Brewer, 90, passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.Ms. Brewer was born April 18, 1929 to the late James and Ruby Ange in Durham, NC. She was known as Ms. Woolworth where she retired after 50 years of serving Durham. Ms. Brewer loved God and was a member for 75 years at...

May 8, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Chester Floyd Perkins, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.Mr. Perkins was born February 9, 1943 to Chester and Dollie Mae Perkins in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Floyd was a truck driver for over 30 years and retired from Couch Oil Company. Mr. Perkins proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved the mountains,...

May 5, 2019

May 5, 2019

Arrangements held by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor in Hinton, WV.

May 3, 2019

May 2, 2019

Apr 27, 2019

APEX- Ms. Frances Rigsbee Kelly, 78, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home.Ms. Kelly was born October 12, 1940 to the late Marvin and Leola Rigsbee in Morrisville, NC. She retired from Fairy Finishing Plant as a supervisor. Ms. Kelly attended Lowes Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Ms....

Apr 26, 2019

Apr 26, 2019