Recent Obituaries
Janice Marie Holder
Apr 25, 2026
Janice Deans Holder, 75, of Durham, passed away April 25, 2026, at Duke University Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Wake County on February 23, 1951, to the late William McKay Nowell and Jean Deans.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holder was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert “Bobby” Holder; her brothers,...
Eugene Joseph Harvey
Apr 23, 2026
Eugene Joseph “Gene” Harvey, 94, of Durham passed away April 23, 2026, at Duke University Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 4, 1932, to the late Joseph Harvey and Cecelia Wojtysiak Harvey.
In addition to his parents Mr. Harvey was preceded in death by a sister, Virgina Kasza.
Mr. Harvey is survived by his...
Mary Hintz Frederick
Apr 17, 2026
Mary Hintz Frederick, 80, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on April 17, 2026. Born on January 21, 1946, in Durham, she lived a life defined by warmth, laughter, and an extraordinary ability to connect with others. Mary was known for her vibrant personality and her gift for making everyone feel like a close friend. Whether you knew her for...
Connie Rae Wooten
Apr 17, 2026
Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, May1, 2026 at Hudson Funeral Home, 211 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703. Pastor Randy Youmans will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 4:00 P.M.
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James A. Moore, Sr.
Apr 17, 2026
James A. Moore, Sr., 90, of Roxboro, North Carolina peacefully passed away at home with his wife by his side. He was born May 4, 1935 in Nashville, North Carolina to the late Jack and Bessie Moore.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughters, Ellen Groves, Ginger Moore, Cindy Toms and Patricia Moore; step-son,...
Larry Daniel Perkins
Apr 15, 2026
Larry Daniel Perkins, 75, of Durham traded his earthly home for Heaven on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, after a brief but unexpected hospital stay. Larry, a Durham native, was born on March 2, 1951, to Chester Guy Perkins and Dollie Mae Briggs Perkins, both preceding him in death. There is no doubt his loving wife of 52 Years, Patsy, was...
Kenneth Scotty Rigsbee
Apr 11, 2026
Kenneth “Scotty” Rigsbee, known to his friends and family as Daddy – Row, 65 of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, and went to be with his Lord and Savior. Scotty was born on April 4, 1961, to the late Ira Kenneth Rigsbee and Betty Stevenson. He grew up in Durham with roots in Trinity Baptist Church,...
Hilda Hilliard Hester
Apr 9, 2026
Hilda H. Hester, 75 of Oxford, NC passed away on April 9, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in High Point, NC on January 2, 1951, to the late Thomas Hampton Hilliard Jr. and Gladys Pauline Swaim
For over 25 years, Hilda dedicated her life to Duke University and Duke Athletics where she retired in 2006.
Growing up,...
Mary Garris High
Apr 8, 2026
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations in Mary's memory can be made to Duke Home Care and Hospice.
Wanda Tunstall Faulkner
Apr 8, 2026
Wanda T. Faulkner, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Chapel Hill on April 8, 2026, after a lengthy illness.
Wanda was born on May 17, 1951, in Durham, North Carolina. She graduated from Durham High School in 1969 and began a dedicated career with Avis Car Rental, where she worked faithfully for 44 years until her retirement.
Wanda was known...
James Alan Johnson
Apr 2, 2026
James Alan Johnson passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family as he took his last breaths on his way to his new home, finally free of pain. We are sad for his loss but rejoice in his freedom and release.
He is preceded in death by his wife,...
Jonas Edwin "Eddie" Thomas
Apr 2, 2026
Eddie Thomas, 81, of Hillsborough, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1944, in Walnut, NC, to the late Vonnie Lee (Revis) and Lankford “Tommie” Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother Herbert Thomas.
Eddie proudly served his country in the United States Army, including spending...
Willie (Billy) Ross Parker, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Willie (Billy) Ross Parker Jr., 93, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born in Durham on May 6,1932 to Willie R. Parker Sr. and Sarah Bertha Masingale Parker. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Patsy Olive Parker who passed on January 6, 2014.
Billy will always be known as a man who strongly believed...
Julia Lee Cabe
Mar 29, 2026
Julia “Judy” Ann Cabe went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was 85 years old.
Judy was born in Franklin, North Carolina on August 26, 1940 to the late Arwood and Eva Lee. She called Durham home for the last 60 years of her life.
Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 65...
Louise Oliver Matthews
Mar 28, 2026
Louise Oliver Matthews, 94, of Durham, NC passed from this earth to the next on March 28, 2026. She was born in Person County, NC on June 29, 1931, to the late Joseph Daniel Oliver and Addie Pulliam Oliver.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bobby Wayne Matthews.
Mrs. Matthews was...
Kellie O'Shields Webster
Mar 27, 2026
A dearly loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Kellie Maureen O’Shields Webster, 51, passed away on March 27, 2026. She has now seen her Savior face to face and is currently rejoicing in His presence.
She was born in Raleigh, NC on November 20, 1974, to Elford “Hugh” O’Shields and the late Bettie Jones O’Shields and grew up in...
Jessie Marie Bradley
Mar 27, 2026
Jessie Marie Bradley, 86, a Durham native passed away on March 27, 2026. She was Born on January 17, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband Burnie B. Bradley, mother Ruby McFarland and her stepfather Jesse McFarland.
Marie had a deep love for music and dancing, and she especially enjoyed spending time with friends, whether going out to dance...
Arah Louise Fleming
Mar 20, 2026
Arah Louise Fleming, 76, of Creedmoor, North Carolina passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Hock Family Pavilion. She was born on January 30, 1950 in Johnston County, NC to the late Garland and Arah Carroll.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, Robert Fleming; brothers, Bobby Carroll, Ross Carroll...
Victor Gerald Lee, Sr.
Mar 19, 2026
Victor G. Lee, Sr., 90, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1935, in Johnston County, NC to the late Lennie and Otis Lee.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Lorraine Lee; brother, J.D. Lee and sister, Louise Shamel.
Mr....
Billy W. Lloyd, Jr.
Mar 18, 2026
Billy W. Lloyd, Jr., 58, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1967 in Durham, NC to Billy W. Lloyd, Sr. and his late mother, Peggy Ann Lloyd. In addition to his mother, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Todd Carroll; his uncle, Grady Lloyd and his...
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