Recent Obituaries

Apr 27, 2018

Karla Gail Arnold, 57, took her heavenly flight to be with her Lord & Savior early this past Friday morning, April 27, 2018. Karla, better known as “Ya-Ya” was loved by all who knew her and brought much joy into everyone’s life. Her infectious smile and humor are best described by the verse “a merry heart doeth good like a...

Apr 23, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Nancy Lee Thompson-Couch, 82 of Durham, passed away at Duke Hospital on Monday, April 23, 2018. The daughter of Garland Henry Thompson and Martha Francis Blue Thompson. Mrs. Thompson-Couch was born December 30, 1935 in Lakeview, North Carolina and raised in Durham County; later residing in Montclair California for over 35 years before returning home to Durham. She...

Apr 20, 2018

James “Horace” Mims, of Durham, North Carolina, born March 26, 1929 to the late George P. Mims and Inez H. Mims, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the age of 89 at the Durham Veterans Administration Hospital.

Mr. Mims served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict Era and Peacetime. He was stationed at Kirtland...

Apr 13, 2018

Robert “Bob” Neelley Church, Jr., age 90, formerly of Bristol, TN, and currently of Wake Forest, NC passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Duke Home Care & Hospice Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a son of the late Robert Neelley Church, Sr., and Effie Holt Church. In addition to his parents,...

Apr 12, 2018

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Apr 9, 2018

CHAPEL HILL-Jonathan Morris Hess, 52, of Chapel Hill, died suddenly on Monday, April 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Beth Sheba Posner; his daughters Rebecca, Lily and Amelia; and his siblings Carl (Carol), Laura, and Roger (Cassandra). He is the son of the late Robert L. Hess and Frances Aaron Hess.

Jonathan was the Moses...

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Apr 3, 2018

DURHAM Ms. Shannon Lenoir Talton, 51, of Durham, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.Mrs. Talton was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late James Cephus Talton and Barbara Ann Marks Talton. Shannon graduated from Southern High School, from Brevard College with a degree in Music and from N.C. Central University with a B. A. in...

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Mar 26, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Timothy Wayne Ligon, 32, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018.He was born October 29, 1985 in Durham, NC. He enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend Karen Walls, drawing, fishing, playing guitar, and playing with his dog.Mr. Ligon is preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Ligon; maternal grandfather, R.L. Harris; paternal grandmother, Margaret Ligon.Mr. Ligon is survived...

Mar 25, 2018

Mar 25, 2018

GREENVILLE – Evangelist Jack Lassiter, 62, died Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Jack was born in Durham.  He was transported from this earth to his forever, heavenly home early Sunday morning, March 25, to be with the Lord he loved and served for 41 years.

A celebration of his home going will be held, Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Wilson Memorial Service. ...