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DURHAM Mr. Charles Freeman Huffines, 66, of Durham, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 8, 2018.Charles was born in Guilford County, the son of the late Hasley Freeman Huffines and Carolyn Delores Nesbit Huffines. He was a former employee of UNC Hospital and the County of Durham where he worked in Maintenance. Charles loved family...

Jun 1, 2018

FRANKLINTON Mr. Ricky Linwood Manning, 57, of Franklinton, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. Ricky was born in Durham, the son of William Linwood Manning and the late Carolyn Pridgen Manning. He was employed as the Facility Director at Bethesda Baptist Church. Ricky was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. He was a disciple...

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May 27, 2018

May 27, 2018

DURHAM Mr. Michael Dwayne Pickett, 40, a former resident of Durham passed away at his home in Newport, NC on Sunday, May 27, 2018.Mr. Pickett was born in Goldsboro, NC. Michael had an especially big heart and kind soul for his sons, family and friends. Throughout his life he enjoyed golfing, fishing, his Duke Blue Devils and NASCAR.He is survived...

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...

May 25, 2018

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;...

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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...

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...