Recent Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

DURHAM- Marvin William “Billy” Rigsbee, Jr., 63, passed away December 2, 2018, after a brief illness.

Mr. Rigsbee was born September 24, 1955 to the late Marvin William Rigsbee, Sr. and Frances Wrenn Rigsbee in Durham, NC. He was a former member of Holloway Street Baptist Church. Mr. Rigsbee enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and loved his family and friends.

Mr....

Dec 1, 2018

DURHAM- David Lewis Travis, 73, passed away Saturday December 1, 2018.

Mr. Travis was born February 13, 1945 to parents Frederick and Irene Travis in Orange County, New York. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Travis was an accomplished guitarist and keyboardist. He was a published song writer for which he won many awards and...

Nov 23, 2018

DARLINGTON SC Mrs. Sarah Louise Pendergrass, 53, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018.

Mrs. Pendergrass was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA).  She was loving, caring and would give you the shirt off her back or food off her table to help anyone. Sarah enjoyed puzzles, crafts, and sewing. She was preceded in death by her paternal...

Nov 20, 2018

WAKE FOREST- Mrs. Katherine Maxine Ayers, 84, passed away November 20, 2018.

Mrs. Ayers was born July 16, 1934 to Garrett and Gracie Ayers in Rutherford County. She loved to be at the beach, enjoyed reading, cooking, and crochet. Mrs. Ayers was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 16, 2018

DURHAM- Ms. Theresa Carol Yates, 57, passed away Friday November 16, 2018.

Theresa was born October 25, 1961 to Harrell and Joyce Yates in Goldsboro, NC. She loved her family, grandkids, and her church, Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, that she attended regularly. Theresa recently achieved a personal goal that her family and friends are proud of her for....

Nov 15, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM- Mrs. Rosa Marie Hayes Jenkins, 86, passed away Thursday November 15, 2018.

Mrs. Jenkins was born October 11, 1932 to Ernest Lucas Hayes and Lilly Mae Cannada. She loved flowers, working in her yard, and making quilts. Mrs. Jenkins devoted her life to her family and will be remembered for making “dog gone good biscuits”.

Mrs. Jenkins was preceded...

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Nov 7, 2018

DURHAM- Vincent Martino 96 years young of Durham, NC, formally of Clarksburg, WV, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018 after a brief illness.

Vince, also known as “Paul” or “the Governor” to his friends at Hillandale Golf Course, was a golfer up until his death. He was also a WWII veteran serving as Army Ranger in...

Nov 7, 2018

Nov 2, 2018

ROUGEMONT- Mr. Thomas Wayne Baker Sr., 69, passed away Friday November 2, 2018.Mr. Baker was born January 1, 1949 in Durham, NC, to Thomas and Olie Goins Baker. He loved his family deeply, especially his grandchildren and his LOVING pet companion Roxie. Mr. Baker loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the Top Dog...

Nov 2, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Delmar Elliott Hamilton, 94, passed away November 2, 2018.

Mr. Hamilton was born October 1, 1924 in Hendersonville, NC to Albert and Bess Hamilton. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Hamilton owned and operated his own used car company. He was a Deacon of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Hamilton will be remembered as...

Oct 29, 2018

DURHAM- Mrs. Marie Hawkins Chappell Hester, 79, passed away Monday October 29, 2018.

Mrs. Hester was born March 12, 1939, to Thomas and Luvinia Chappell in Durham County, NC. She was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. Mrs. Hester will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Mrs. Hester is preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 29, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Timothy “Tim” Allen Nibbe, 62, passed away Monday October 29, 2018.

Mr. Nibbe was born April 10, 1956 in Fargo, N.D to Verne and Patricia Nibbe. He proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. Mr. Nibbe will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.

Mr. Nibbe is survived by his parents Verne and Patricia Nibbe; partner,...

Oct 29, 2018

STEM- Ms. Janice Ennis Ellis, 71, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home.Ms. Ellis was born July 29, 1947 to the late Onzlo and Nettie Ennis in Durham, NC. She was a very giving person and would help anyone with anything she could. Ms. Ellis was a strong woman who raised two children by herself. She was always...

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Oct 22, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Leonard Morris Wilkins, Sr.,77, passed away Monday October 22, 2018, at Duke Hospital.

Mr. Wilkins was born November 3, 1940 to Harvey and Margaret Wilkins in Durham, NC. “Tiny” owned and operated Budget Siding, in Rougemont, for 25 years. He was a volunteer firefighter in Cary, NC, and was a member of the Cary Optimist Club. “Tiny” liked...