Recent Obituaries
Timothy Emory
Feb 3, 2019
CREEDMOOR- Born February 25, 1958 in Durham, North Carolina. Tim succumbed to his illness on February 3, 2019 at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
No one would deny that Tim was a force to be reckoned with. He worked with all his strength, loved and gave to others with his whole heart and never gave up. Like his dad,...
Lavoy Woodlief Adams
Jan 28, 2019
DURHAM- Lavoy Woodlief Adams passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.Lavoy was born August 9, 1926 to the late Aubrey and Sarah Powell Woodlief.On March 9, 1946, Lavoy married Durward Hudie Adams. They were happily married more than 58 years at the time of his death on February 13, 2005.Lavoy was employed by the American Tobacco Company for 41 years. After...
Bobby Odell James, Jr.
Jan 28, 2019
DURHAM- Mr. Bobby Odell James, Jr. (Dale), 56, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.Dale was born January 3, 1963 to Yolanda Byrd James and Bobby Odell James. He loved his family, his work and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, J.D. and Helen Byrd and paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Lucille James as well as his...
Ronald Leonard Wilson
Jan 25, 2019
DURHAM- Mr. Ronald Leonard Wilson, 85, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.
Mr. Wilson was born May 23, 1933 to the late Lenard and Violette Wilson in Schenectady County, New York. He was a graduate of Duke class of 1954. Mr. Wilson played and officiated lacrosse. Mr. Wilson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was...
Kathleen June Wrench Waters
Jan 25, 2019
William Edward Waters, Jr.
7-16-1923 to 2-17-2005
Kathleen June Wrench Waters
6-5-1926 to 1-25-2019
You are reading this because our parents are both gone. Dad was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky to Eddie & Irene Waters; his father a typesetter for the Lexington Leader and his mother a pianist and community volunteer. Mom was born in Florida and...
Rickey Young Rigsbee
Jan 22, 2019
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Rickey Young Rigsbee, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.Mr. Rigsbee was born June 10, 1952 to Otis and Margaret Rigsbee in Durham, NC. He loved family, his work, tinkering on things, and riding his John Deer tractor. Rickey was not a man to sit still. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Mr. Rigsbee proudly served his...
Mary Magdalene Chappell Sams
Jan 22, 2019
DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Magdalene Chappell Sams, 87, of Durham, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.Mrs. Sams was born August 17, 1931 to Thomas and Louvenia Chappell in Butner, NC. She was a life member of Gorman Baptist Church. Mrs. Sams fur babies were her joy. Magdalene will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt, who will...
Jewell Wrenn Holloway
Jan 21, 2019
DURHAM- Mrs. Jewell Lee Wrenn Holloway, 91, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.
Mrs. Holloway was born July 31, 1927 to Thomas and Laura Wrenn in Durham, NC. She has lived here all her life and was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church. Mrs. Holloway will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Mrs. Holloway is preceded in...
Ronald Beck Walker
Jan 21, 2019
DURHAM- Mr. Ronald “Tena” Beck Walker, 80, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.
Mr. Walker was born May 10, 1938 to Luther and Rachel Walker in Johnson County, NC. He was an excellent golfer, fisherman, grill master, and card player. Ronald was an excellent father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his parents, Luther...
Wayne George Sprake
Jan 20, 2019
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Wayne George Sprake, 62, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. Mr. Sprake was born March 28, 1956 to William and Inez Sprake nee Roberts in Kentville, Nova Scotia. As a young man he moved to Prince Edward Island where he worked as a fisherman and with public works. In the early 1990s he moved to...
Jeffrey Scott Ferrell
Jan 20, 2019
DURHAM- Mr. Jeffrey Scott Ferrell, 50, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019.
Mr. Ferrell was born January 29, 1968 to Gerald and Laura Ferrell in Durham County, NC. During school, he was a member of the National Honor Society. Mr. Ferrell enjoyed volunteering at blood drives for the city hall employees. He will be remembered as a loving son, father,...
George Royal Goodwin
Jan 17, 2019
DURHAM- George Royal Goodwin, 90, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Mr. Goodwin was born April 29, 1928 to George and Marie Goodwin in Wake County, NC. He is a World War II veteran and proudly served his country in the United State Marines. Mr. Goodwin will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Goodwin is preceded...
Gloria Jean Crain
Jan 17, 2019
DURHAM- Mrs. Gloria Jean Crain, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Mrs. Crain was born November 23, 1937 to Aaron and Thelma Wall in Johnston County, NC. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Community Church for over 50 years and was a Sunday School teacher there for over 30 years. Gloria...
Joseph Weissman
Jan 16, 2019
PITTSBORO- Mr. Joseph Weissman, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Chatham Ridge.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery, 2560 Jones Ferry Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Officiating will be Rabbi John Friedman.
William James Hoffacker
Jan 15, 2019
RALEIGH- William James Hoffacker, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Mr. Hoffacker was born February 28, 1953 to the late Harry and Winifred Hoffacker in Germany. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired after 20 years of service. Mr. Hoffacker will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Hoffacker is survived...
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