Recent Obituaries
Delores Carter
Aug 14, 2025
“Her children arise and call her blessed…” -Proverbs 31:28
The sunshine of our family, Delores Ann Ellis Carter, passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born prematurely on July 19, 1937, to Charlie Wendell Ellis and Allene Susan Fletcher, who carried their tiny baby around on a pillow.
Delores was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She...
Carol Wells Rabon
Aug 13, 2025
Carol Wells Rabon, 78, of Durham, NC passed away on August 13, 2025, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.
Mrs. Rabon was born on March 27, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri to the late Richard Newton and Eunice Bishop Wells.
Carol is survived by her husband Jerry Lee Rabon; daughter, Nicole Rabon of Durham; sister, Nikki Wells of Santa Fe, New Mexico; brothers-in-law,...
Jeanette Suggs Wheeler
Aug 11, 2025
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Rev. Hugh O'Shields will officiate.
Visitation will be held at Hudson Funeral Home prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Angela Garrett
Aug 6, 2025
Angela Garrett, 58, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1966, at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC, to Martha Mitchell and her father, Joseph Mitchell, Sr., who preceded her in death.
Angela was a woman who touched everyone she met with her warmth, kindness, and strength. She found her soulmate in...
Myrna Upchurch Godfrey
Aug 3, 2025
Myrna Upchurch Godfrey, 68, of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.
Born on November 17, 1956, in Durham, Myrna was the daughter of Wanda Daniels Upchurch Davis and the late William Harold Upchurch. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Stanley North Davis.
Myrna is survived...
Ginger Lynette Hester Slocum
Aug 1, 2025
Ginger Lynette Hester Slocum, 54, of Hillsborough, NC unexpectedly passed away on August 1, 2025, at her home with her husband Charles and daughter Allison.
Ginger was born on May 9, 1971, in Durham, NC to Sherrill Thomas Hester, Sr. and the late Wanda Westbrook. She is also preceded in death by a brother, John Wells.
Ginger knew her purpose in life...
Lawrence Edward Howell
Jul 31, 2025
Lawrence E. Howell, 86, of Creedmoor, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born in Danville, VA on September 28, 1938, to the late John and Avis Howell.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his...
Wester Gene "Ding Ding" Yates
Jul 31, 2025
Wester Gene “Ding Ding” Yates
August 8, 1960 – July 31, 2025
Wester Gene Yates, known to most as “Ding Ding,” passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 64, after fighting cancer for over a year. He was born on August 8, 1960.
Wester worked as a roofer and home repairman for his entire adult life, known for getting the...
Alma Ann Strickland
Jul 29, 2025
Alma Ann Strickland, 85, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born March 23, 1940 in Durham, NC to the late Oscar and Dorothy Walker.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 65 years, William Strickland; brothers, Johnnie...
Dr. Scott T. Josephs
Jul 28, 2025
Dr. Scott Tracy Josephs passed away at Cape Cod Hospital, near his home in Mashpee, MA, on Monday, the 28th of July, 2025. He had turned 63 two weeks prior.
Scott was born in Brooklyn, NYC, on July 14th, 1962. He was the youngest of the four children of Dr. Herbert Thomas (Tom) and Judith (Judy) Josephs. He received his BA...
William "Bill" Lacy Stone
Jul 25, 2025
William “Bill” Lacy Stone, 90, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on November 26, 1934 in Durham, NC to the late Clayborne and Helen Stone.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Eleanor Stone; son, Steven Stone; brother, Randy Stone and grandson,...
Patricia Overstreet Burks
Jul 23, 2025
Patricia Overstreet Burks, 84, of Durham, NC passed away on July 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and pet. Mrs. Burks was born on November 29, 1940, in Forest, Virginia to the late William Graham Overstreet, Sr. and Lillian Cofer Overstreet.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burks is preceded in death by brothers, William Graham Overstreet, Jr.,...
Doris Naylor Parsons
Jul 23, 2025
Doris Naylor Parsons passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley E. and Ida Margaret Naylor, her brothers, Elbert Naylor, Earl Naylor, and Odell Naylor, her husband of almost 60 years, William “Dub” Parsons, and their daughter Ann P. Eaton, (Bill) of Clinton,...
Virginia Faye Mitchell Goss
Jul 23, 2025
Mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and sister, Virginia "Faye" Mitchell Goss was dedicated to you till the end of her life on July 23, 2025, due to a stroke. This beautiful lady was born on November 26, 1940, to the late Archie and Lois Mitchell.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Karen Goss Price Shankle, and her cherished grandson, Jason...
Betty Jean Pearsall
Jul 22, 2025
Betty Wilson Pearsall, 86, of Creedmoor, NC, passed away on July 22, 2025. Mrs. Pearsall was born on August 12, 1938, in Orange County, NC, to the late Samuel Monroe and Virginia Blalock Wilson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pearsall is preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Eugene Pearsall and her brother, Samuel M. Wilson, Jr.
She is survived by...
Bruce Zoffin Segal
Jul 19, 2025
Bruce Zoffin Segal (12/27/32-7/19/25) was the loving husband of Mary Riley Segal. He was predeceased by his cherished wife Doralie Levine Segal and his beloved sister Phyllis Goodman. He is the adored stepfather of Rochelle (Shelly) Bloom, Chandra Denenberg Zieff, and Amy Abelson, and the proud grandfather of Gabe and Drew Zieff (and his fiancé, Katie Botwin), and Mollie and...
Vanessa Daughtry Bland
Jul 17, 2025
Born on November 13, 1973, at Watts Hospital in Durham, Vanessa Daughtry Bland, 51, of Apex, NC, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Vanessa brought light and love into the lives of everyone who knew her, touching hearts with her warmth, strength, and grace.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bryant Wills....
Margaret Elizabeth Carroll Green
Jul 11, 2025
CREEDMOOR: Margaret Elizabeth Carroll Green, 79 years old, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025.
Mrs. Green was born July 26,1945 to Leo and Oral Mae Carroll in Durham, NC.
She retired from the Honeywell Company (formerly Sperry) where she was a Coil Winder for airline cockpit wirings.
Margaret was a very humble woman who showed love to her family and special friends. A...
Jerry Michael Medlin, Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
Jerry Michael Medlin, Sr., 71, of Durham passed away on July 2, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital. Mr. Medlin was born on April 30, 1954, in Durham to the late Joseph Bobby and Vera Tapp Medlin.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Medlin predeceased his wife, Karen Medlin.
Mr. Medlin is survived by his sons Justin Medlin and wife Brandi of Hillsborough,...
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