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Esther Gloria Monsein

Esther Gloria Monsein

May 26, 2018

DURHAM-Esther Gloria Monsein, 87, passed away peacefully at Duke Regional Hospital on May 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Monsein. Gloria was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and resided in Durham, North Carolina since 1964. She is survived by her brother, Leonard Bellman of Pittsburgh, her children, Debbie Monsein-Black (Rick) of Kill Devil Hills, Lee Monsein...

Shirley Hall Briggs

Shirley Hall Briggs

May 25, 2018

DURHAM- Mrs. Shirley Hall Briggs, 87, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Duke University Medical Center. Mrs. Briggs was born January 25, 1931 in Durham, NC to the late Albert (Jack) and Clara Morris Hall. Mrs. Briggs is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Briggs (1997).Mrs. Briggs is survived by her daughter, Karen Briggs Hagwood (Mark) of Durham;...

Jacqueline Hairston

Jacqueline Hairston

May 22, 2018

Miss Jacqueline “Jackie” Hairston, 74, a resident of the Murdoch Development Center died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Miss Hairston was born on May 14, 1944 in Reidsville, N.C., the daughter of the late Kinsey Harriston and Maude Siddle. After the death of her parents, she was raised by her Aunt Annie Siddle, who provided love and care for Jackie...

Edna Lee Norris Stephenson

Edna Lee Norris Stephenson

May 21, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Edna Lee Norris Stephenson, 87, of Durham, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018.Edna was employed at American Tobacco Company for 34 years at various jobs, the last being security. She was a very proficient seamstress, which she used to supplement her income while raising two children alone. Throughout the years she has enjoyed sewing for her entire...

Ricky  McDoo Woodall

Ricky McDoo Woodall

May 13, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Ricky McDoo Woodall, 62, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.

Mr. Woodall was born March 11, 1956 in Durham, NC to the late Leonard and Margaret Woodall. He volunteered with the Rest Home Ministry for 16 years. Mr. Woodall enjoyed playing the guitar and was a talented musician. He was an avid hunter. Mr. Woodall was a good...

William Keith Fowler

William Keith Fowler

May 12, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. William Keith Fowler, 71, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer at Hock Family Pavilion Hospice House.Mr. Fowler was born February 1, 1947 in Royston, GA to the late Julian and Macy Fowler. He grew up in Mt. Holly and graduated from high school class of 1965. Mr. Fowler was an active and...

Faye Atkins Perry

Faye Atkins Perry

May 8, 2018

Faye Atkins Perry, 93, of Durham passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born April 18, 1925 to parents Jodie Hanes Atkins & Julia Eva Atkins. She worked at Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company for 42 years, retiring in July of 1985. She was an active member of Grove Park Chapel and enjoyed teaching Sunday school and...

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