Recent Obituaries
Dorothy Neter
Dec 20, 2023
Dorothy Neter
April 3, 1923 — December 20, 2023
Dorothy Neter died peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 100.
Born prematurely in Baltimore, Maryland, Dorothy weighed only two-and-a-half-pounds at birth. Her mother and father, who resided in Buffalo, New York had traveled to Baltimore because her extremely ill father had been sent...
Donna Sorrell Rowland
Dec 19, 2023
Mrs. Donna Sorrell Rowland, 79, of Durham, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Donna was born April 19, 1944, in Durham, NC to the late William Dennis Sorrell and Evelyn Carmack Sorrell.
In addition to her parents, Donna was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Beal Rowland; brothers, Edward Sorrell, Bill Sorrell, Arthur Sorrell, and...
Maria Teresa Tzoumas
Dec 18, 2023
Maria Teresa Tzoumas (born Casillas Romero), of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at home early Monday morning, December 18, 2023 at the age of 84.
Teresa was born December 29, 1938 in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, to the late Ignacio Casillas Huerta and Velia Romero Angulo. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Pilar Guerrero...
Zoey (Zachary) Flye
Dec 17, 2023
Zoey (Zachary) Flye, 21, of Raleigh, died in a car accident on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Zoey was born March 25, 2002, in Chapel Hill, NC to Dan and Shelly Flye.
She enjoyed playing online games with friends and winning strategy board games against parents. Zoey loved all animals, most especially her dog Max adopted from the SPCA and she...
Jan Patrick
Dec 16, 2023
Jan Knott Patrick, 52, of Durham, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord & Savior in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born May 7, 1971 in Durham, NC to the late John and Judith Knott.
Ms. Patrick worked for over 25 years as a Customer Service Representative for Mutual Wholesale Drugs. She...
Merita Shambley
Dec 14, 2023
Mrs. Merita Keith Shambley, 86, of Durham, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023. Mrs. Shambley was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Nulushious Keith and Mary Jane Woods. She graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1955. She later retired from UFCW Local 204 and Duke University Medical Center.
She attended Immanuel Free Will Baptist Church and...
Tammy Goss Mangum
Dec 12, 2023
Tammy Goss Mangum, 60, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on December 12, 2023. She was born February 15, 1963 in Durham, NC to the late David Goss and Rebecca James.
Mrs. Mangum worked for many years at Biomerieux as a Master Data Coordinator. She was a devout member of Friendly Hills Baptist Church in Hillsborough, NC for over...
Harold "Bryant" Wills, Jr.
Dec 11, 2023
Harold “Bryant” Wills, Jr., 71, of Wake Forest, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born July 19, 1952 in Durham, N.C. to the late Harold Wills, Sr. and Betty Mae Wills.Mr. Wills was known as a fun-loving character who was a great family man and good friend to many. He especially adored his grandchildren...
Johnny Mack Lawrence
Dec 8, 2023
Mr. Johnny Mack Lawrence 86 of Durham, NC passed away on December 8, 2023. Johnny Mack Lawrence was born of the late parents William Albert Lawrence of Granville County & Annie Lee Lawrence.
Mr Johnny Lawrence was preceded in death by his daughter Barbara Lawrence, son Robert Earl Lawrence, and sister Ella “Cup” Lawrence.
Mr Johnny Lawrence was...
Virginia Ellis "Sue" Poe
Dec 7, 2023
Mrs. Virginia “Sue” Ellis Poe, 70, of Bahama, NC passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2023, at Duke University Hospital. She succumbed to severe heart failure, diagnosed only days before going to be with the Lord.
Sue was born February 20, 1953, in Durham, NC to the late Dempsey and Annie Mae Yeargin Ellis.
In addition to her parents, Sue was...
Linda Medlin Hall
Dec 6, 2023
Mrs. Linda Medlin Currie Hall, 74, of Carrboro, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Peak Resources Brookshire Nursing Home.
Linda was born March 16, 1949, in Durham, NC to the late Claude and Norma Jean Pendergraph Medlin.
Linda loved to go shopping when able and loved her cats. She enjoyed crocheting, doing word puzzles and watching old TV programs.
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Ralph Roberts
Dec 3, 2023
Ralph Roberts, 82, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center.
Mr. Roberts was born December 9, 1940, in Durham, N.C. to the late Victor Caravan Roberts and Naomi Goss Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was a proud and devout Southern Baptist man. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are assured...
Joyce McLean King
Dec 3, 2023
Joyce McLean King, 80, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away in the early morning on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born September 24, 1943 in Durham, N.C. to the late Howard and Eva McLean.
Mrs. King was a founding and longtime member of Mt. Herman Baptist, where she not only sang in the choir but also served as...
Dale Stephens Wooten
Dec 2, 2023
Ms. Dale Wooten, 78 years of age, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023 at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, NC.
Dale was born November 10th 1945 to the late Robert Bryarly and Nina Hicks Stephens in Person County, NC.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Wooten was preceded in death by her siblings Herman, Earl, Curtis, Ronald and CJ...
Jacqueline McCorkle Lee
Dec 1, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” Faye McCorkle Lee, (92) of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center. A lifetime resident of Durham, she was born March 5, 1931 to Roy and Elizabeth McCorkle.
Jackie attended Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Durham, where she served as pianist until her mid-80’s. She loved to...
Billy Ray Dickerson, Jr.
Nov 30, 2023
Billy Ray Dickerson, Jr., 51, died on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born January 22, 1972 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Billy Ray Dickerson, Sr. and Vivian Dickerson.
Mr. Dickerson worked for many years as a Plumber. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend.
Billy Ray is preceded in death...
Charles "Les" Chappell
Nov 29, 2023
Charles "Les" Chappell, 71, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. A lifetime resident of Durham, N.C. he was born on April 29, 1952 to Charlie Chappel, Jr. and Ethel Chappell.
Mr. Chappel attended Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in his youth. In August of 2023 he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. Les in his...
Jerome Sidney Fox
Nov 28, 2023
Rabbi Jerome Sidney Fox died in Rockville, MD, on November 28, 2023, at the age of 75.
He was born and raised in Great Neck, NY. He was the only child of Lawrence and Estelle Fox.
He graduated Salutatorian of Great Neck North High School in 1966. After receiving a full academic scholarship to attend New York University...
Deborah "Debbie" Gantt
Nov 27, 2023
Debbie Kellam Gantt, 67, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, went home to be with her heavenly father and earthly father, Roy Kellam, on November 27, 2023. Debbie had been battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for over 9 years, and died from complications from her double lung transplant surgery at Duke Medical in Durham, NC
Debbie will always be remembered for her...
Douglas Edward "Doug" Hester
Nov 26, 2023
Mr. Douglas Edward Hester, 58, of Durham passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.
Doug was born January 19, 1965, in Durham, NC to the late Thomas Edward Hester, Sr. and Marie Chappell Hester.
In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by a stepbrother Thomas Hester, Jr.
Doug is survived by his brother, Linwood...
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