Recent Obituaries

Feb 7, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

REIDSVILLE Mrs. Lola Frances Lasater, 91, of Reidsville, died on Monday, February 5, 2018.Mrs. Lasater was born in Goldsboro, NC, the daughter of the late Hubert Pollock and Lola Mae Newcomb Pollock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Richard Lasater, Sr.; son, Larry Elwood Lasater; brothers, Daniel, Jim, Clifton, Kenneth Ray, David Pollock and Margaret Hackney.She is...

Feb 4, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. George Lamar Tyler, 86, passed away at his home Sunday, February 4, 2018.Mr. Tyler was born October 26, 1931 in Norcross, GA. Mr. Tyler proudly served his country in the United States Army where he retired after 30 years as a Sergeant Major. He enjoyed reading, gardening and jogging and believed in staying physically fit.Mr. Tyler is preceded...

Feb 2, 2018

Feb 2, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Clyde R. Sorrell, 74, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Sorrell was born April 19, 1943 in Durham, NC to the late Ralph and Alma Sorrell. He graduated from Southern High School. Mr. Sorrell was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and a charter member at Lynn’s Crossroads Ruritan...

Jan 30, 2018

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Jan 27, 2018

Jan 27, 2018

Cathy Pauline Goodson, 69 of Durham, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Mrs. Goodson was born in Welch, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carter Wade Goodson and Hilda Nestor Goodson. She retired after 25 years from Duke University Medical Center.

She is survived by her son, Loren Wayne Roberts III; daughter, Melissa Roberts McCullough; brother, Kelse Edward Goodson;...

Jan 24, 2018

Jan 23, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Ruth Rogers O’Steen, 84, of Durham, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.Mrs. O’Steen was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Marcus Rogers, Sr. and Kathleen Bryant Rogers. She retired from Central Carolina Farmers Exchange. She was a member of West Durham Pentecostal Church. Ruth loved Gospel music, singing and being with...

Jan 20, 2018

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Jan 17, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Graham Clifton Lovitte, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Lovitte was born November 11, 1926 in Onslow County to the late Francis and Roney Godwin Lovitte. He worked many years with Comfort Engineers as an Auto Mechanic. Mr. Lovitte retired from Comfort Engineers in 1986. He built utility trailers...

Jan 16, 2018

DURHAM- Ernest E. Poole, Jr. age 64, departed this life surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Leaving to cherish his memories, his wife Marjorie Poole. Five children, Kerinthia Poole, Victoria Poole, Ernest E. Poole III (Janae), Temica Poole and Bridget Sutton. Five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and an abundance of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Ernest was an...

Jan 14, 2018

Jan 13, 2018

SERVICE CHANGED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

RALEIGH Mrs. Jean Lenore Egle Williams, 90, of Raleigh, died on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Mrs. Williams was born in San Antonio, Texas, the...

Jan 12, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Cates Barker, 89, of Durham, died on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Mrs. Barker was a native of Durham, the daughter of the late Colon Columbus Cates and Gladys Terry Cates. She retired from Claude May Interiors as a bookkeeper. She attended Grove Park Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Green Barker, Jr....

Jan 11, 2018

Mrs. Helen Marks passed away on January 11th, 2018 of progressive Alzheimer’s Disease; she was 85.  Born to Harry Shomberg and Eve Barnet, she was raised in Brooklyn NY, married Hyman Marks in 1953 and became a homemaker. When her children grew, she returned to college, where she studied education- earning a bachelors and masters degree from Brooklyn College. Helen...