Recent Obituaries

Nov 7, 2018

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 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...

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...

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

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...

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,...

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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...

Oct 21, 2018

Oct 21, 2018

DURHAM- Mrs. Dollie Estelle Partin Holder, 84, passed away peacefully at home Sunday October 21, 2018.

Mrs. Holder was born to Willie and Rushie Partin on June 6, 1934 in Chatham County. She was a member of the Oak Grove Ruritan Club and was Valedictorian of her class. She was an excellent cook and homemaker, and loved to garden. Mrs....

Oct 20, 2018

BUTNER- Mr. Daryl Wayne Harward, 47, passed away Saturday October 20, 2018.

Daryl was born January 4, 1971 in Durham, NC to Lanny and Judy Harward. He adored his wife, his girls, grandchildren, and family, and loved to ride motorcycles. Daryl attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor, NC.

Daryl is preceded in death by his father Landon DeAubine Harward...

Oct 19, 2018

Oct 18, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Donald Joe Rigsbee (Donnie) 68 passed away Thursday October 18, 2018 at his home.

Donnie was born January 21, 1950 to the late Joseph Young Rigsbee and Hilda Matthews Paschall in Durham, NC. Donnie was a painter by trade and took a lot of pride in his work, he was a lifelong Duke Blue Devil fan. He loved...

Oct 17, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Wesley Leon “ L.B.” Colclough, 69, passed away Wednesday October 17, 2018, at Duke Regional Hospital.

Mr. Colclough was born May 17, 1949 in Durham, NC, to the late Wesley and Violet Colclough. He owned and operated his own repair business for many years. Mr. Colclough never met a stranger. Loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Colclough...

Oct 16, 2018

STEM- Mrs. Janet Andrews Guess, 60, passed away, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at home after a long courageous battle against breast cancer.

Mrs. Guess was born February 1, 1958 in Alexandria, VA, to Clarence and Vergie Andrews. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Creedmoor. Mrs. Guess enjoyed camping, boating, and spending time with family.

Mrs. Guess...

Oct 15, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Wallace, 72, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Hock Family Pavilion after a short illness.Mr. Wallace was born February 19, 1946 in Durham, NC to the late Henry and Bereatha Wallace. He worked at Nortel for 20 years where he retired and recently retired again from Almac Clinical services where he was a facility...

Oct 14, 2018

PITTSBORO- Ms. Mary Elizabeth Cates Rider, 62, went home to be with our Lord October 14, 2018 at UNC Hospital.Ms. Rider was born July 29, 1956 in Massachusetts to the late Walter and Betsy Cates, Sr. She was a self-employed housekeeper who loved serving others. Ms. Rider will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and...