Recent Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

DURHAM- Essie Alene McLean Pennington, 97, passed away December 26, 2018.

Mrs. Pennington was born October 20, 1921 to Alton and Ethel McLean in Harnett County, NC. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Auxiliary and a Gold Star Mother. Mrs. Pennington will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Pennington was...

Dec 19, 2018

Dec 19, 2018

DURHAM- Mattie Atkins Duke, 87, passed away December 18, 2018.

Mrs. Duke was born December 30, 1930 to Wade and Josephine Atkins in Wake County, NC. She retired in 1968 after 42 years at Liggett-Myers as a machine operator. Mrs. Duke loved birds, animals, especially her dogs, and flowers. She will be lovingly remembered by all who were fortunate to...

Dec 18, 2018

WAKE FOREST- Marie Eileen McMahel, 77, passed away Tuesday December 18, 2018.Mrs. McMahel was born October 15, 1941 in Calvert City, Kentucky to William White and Clara Emmons. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Mrs. McMahel was preceded in death by her parents, William White and Clara Emmons, and husband, Gary McMahel, Sr.Mrs. McMahel...

Dec 18, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. David “Wayne” Page, 54, passed away Tuesday December 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Page was born October 21, 1964 to Bobby and Susie Page in Durham, NC. He was a firefighter for the Durham City Fire Department and retired May 1, 2018 after sixteen years of service. Wayne was an avid motorcycle rider who loved...

Dec 16, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Robert Caswell Sandling, III, 77, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Duke Regional Hospital.Mr. Sandling was born July 22, 1941 to the late Robert and Vida Sandling in Granville County. He was a Manager at IBM for many years where he retired. Mr. Sandling enjoyed camping and was a NASCAR fan. He loved the beach and was...

Dec 14, 2018

DURHAM- James Albert “Jimmy” Hall, 83, passed away Friday December 14, 2018.Mr. Hall was born August 21, 1935 to the late Albert “Jack” and Clara Hall in Durham, NC. He was a classic car and NASCAR enthusiast, as well as an avid Carolina fan. Mr. Hall loved his family and their family gatherings. He proudly served his country in the United...

Dec 13, 2018

DURHAM- Ruby Mae White, 82, passed away Thursday December 13, 2018.

Mrs. White was born May 22, 1936 to Marion and Lydia Davis in Durham, NC. She lived her whole life in Durham, NC, and was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church. Mrs. White loved her family and her church family. She loved the beach, watching birds, and shopping....

Dec 12, 2018

Durham- Mrs. Ruth Hartis Caddell, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Person Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Mrs. Caddell was born October 1, 1930 to the late F.E. and Selma Hartis in Durham, NC. She was a graduate of Oak Grove High School Class of 1948. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church.

Mrs. Caddell...

Dec 8, 2018

SUWANEE, GA- Mrs. Eloise Warren Pittman, 89, went to be home with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December, 8, 2018.

Mrs. Pittman was born September, 2, 1929 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Leon A. Warren and Mary Bowles Warren. She was a graduate of Durham High School, class of 1947. She was employed by the Veterans Hospital...

Dec 4, 2018

DURHAM- Mary Etta Freeman Guess, 72, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Mrs. Guess was born on April 26, 1946 in Durham, NC to the late Roy and Hazel Freeman.  She was a graduate of Southern High School, class of 1964.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Thomas Kennedy Guess, daughter Lisa O’Quinn (Stephen), granddaughter, Nia Canady...

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...

Nov 10, 2018

Nov 8, 2018