Recent Obituaries
Eleanor H. Mims
Feb 8, 2026
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Durham, NC. Rev. Hugh O'Shields will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in Mrs. Mims' memory to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org
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Patrick "Pat" Weaver
Feb 7, 2026
Patrick Venson Weaver, age 56, passed away in his sleep Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, in the comfort and warmth of his home in Pelham, North Carolina. He was born in Durham, North Carolina, the firstborn son of Rachel Ellis and the late Robert Newton Weaver. Mr. Weaver is survived by his mother, Rachel, and her husband Brent Ellis, his...
Arvis Smith
Feb 6, 2026
Arvis Smith, 90, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Willow Springs, NC on December 13, 1935, to the late Lester and Lilly Mae Smith.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son Arvis “Lee” Smith.
Mr. Smith was a hardworking man. He spent his entire working career...
Robert "Robbie" Evans
Feb 4, 2026
Robert “Robbie” Evans, 51, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born in Durham, NC on October 27, 1974 to Daniel “Danny” Evans and Glenda Albright.
Robbie always enjoyed playing with blocks and colors. He was a beautiful child of GOD. Robbie will be so deeply missed.
Mr. Evans is survived by his father, Daniel “Danny”...
Gerald Joseph FitzGibbon
Feb 4, 2026
Gerald Joseph “Jerry” FitzGibbon, 56, of Hillsborough, NC, passed away at his home on February 4, 2026. Jerry was born May 21, 1969, in Rochester, NY to the late Thomas Joseph and Nancy Brooks FitzGibbon.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his stepfather, James Bucci; and a sister Maureen Hruza.
Jerry is survived by brothers, John FitzGibbon...
James Timothy Shanholtzer
Feb 3, 2026
James Timothy “Tim” Shanholtzer of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, lived an active, independent, and adventurous life well into his late 70s. On February 3rd, 2026, he passed peacefully at the age of 78.
Tim was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, a place that remained very close to his heart. A mechanical engineer by training, he was best known in Springfield...
Grace Perry Oakley
Feb 1, 2026
Grace Perry Oakley, 85, a lifelong resident of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Albert N. Perry and Dora Hedgepeth Perry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Linnie Lewis Oakley, Sr.; one sister, Barbara Perry Wynne; and three brothers, Albert Donald...
Jordan Nathan Jones
Jan 27, 2026
Jordan Nathan Jones, 23, of Durham, N.C, passed away in a car accident on January 27th, 2026. To know Jordan was to Love him. He lived in moments that mattered. He found meaning in worlds both real and imagined—whether exploring virtual landscapes through video games, standing barefoot at the edge of the ocean, or quietly watching the sun sink into...
James Norman Poole, Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
James Norman Poole, Jr. 58, of Stem, NC, passed away at his home on January 27, 2026. Mr. Poole was born June 22, 1967, to James Norman Poole, Sr. and the late Betty Doris Miller Poole.
Mr. Poole is survived by his wife of 22 years, Rene’ Devore Poole; sons, Josh Poole of Angier, NC and Matt Poole and wife Alicia...
Laura Anne Bushong
Jan 27, 2026
Laura Anne Bushong, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026, at the Duke Hospice House, held in the love of her closest friends, after a brave and unwavering fight with cancer. Born on August 9, 1969, in Statesville, North Carolina, Laura was the cherished daughter of Nancy Karen Honeycutt and Lowell Bauman Bushong. She grew up in Wilkesboro,...
Bob Anderson
Jan 26, 2026
Robert Anderson, 81, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born in Orange, New Jersey on May 9, 1944 to the late Norman and Margaret Anderson.
Mr. Anderson graduated in 1962 from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University in 1967. During high school he...
Virginia Leese
Jan 25, 2026
Virginia Frances Leese (née Feuerstein), born June 11, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was the fourth of ten children and grew up in a lively, close-knit household filled with love, faith, and the constant companionship of brothers and sisters. From an early age,...
James "Jimmy" Hudson
Jan 22, 2026
James “Jimmy” Hudson of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on January 22nd in his home surrounded by family after a life rich in love, dedication, hard work and deep-rooted community ties. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Rodney and Mildred Hudson and brother and best friend, Walter Hudson.
Born in Danville, Virginia, he moved to Durham at the age...
Ronnie Willis Barbee
Jan 21, 2026
Ronnie Willis “Ratchett” Barbee, 67, of Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away on January 21, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Barbee was born in Durham on September 23, 1958, to the late Julian Willis and Edith Davis Barbee.
In addition to his parents Mr. Barbee is predeceased by a sister, Joyce Barbee and stepson Robbie White.
Mr. Barbee is survived by his wife...
Betty Glover Taylor
Jan 20, 2026
Betty Lou Glover Taylor, 89, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on January 20, 2026, at Duke Regional Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was born in Nash County on August 3, 1936, to the late Ceba Cornelous and Ruth Carden Glover.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by a son, Donald Wayne Taylor; daughter, Wendy Marie Taylor; brothers,...
Darlene Allison Pate
Jan 16, 2026
Darlene Francis Allison Pate, 78, of Creedmoor, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026. She is now walking the streets of gold in her heavenly home, praising Jesus and enjoying the company of family and friends who have gone before her.
Mrs. Pate was born in Durham on March 26, 1947, to the late Victor...
Betty Jean Sherron Glenn
Jan 14, 2026
Please be advised that the service time has been changed due to pending inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of everyone attending.
Betty Jean Sherron Glenn, 91, of Durham, passed away on January 14, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Glenn was born in Durham on January 8, 1935,...
Shanon Anthony Craig
Jan 14, 2026
A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on January 20, 2026 at South Granville Memorial Gardens. Reverend John Medlin will officiate the service.
Theresa Ann Balmer
Jan 12, 2026
Theresa Ann Doss Balmer, 61, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on January 12, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Balmer was born in Durham on June 8, 1964. She was preceded in death by her father, Randall Clay Doss of Danville, Virginia, in 1965, and her dearly beloved mother, Faye Currie of Durham, in 2013.
Mrs. Balmer is survived by her...
Dr. Sheldon D. Balbirer
Jan 12, 2026
Sheldon (Shelly) Donald Balbirer passed away on January 12, 2026, two days shy of his 86th birthday.
He was born to the late Abraham and Estelle Balbirer, on January 14, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. Shelly graduated from Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, New York, and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon...
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