Shirley Sutton Harris
Oct 24, 2026
Shirley Ann Sutton Harris, 91, of Durham, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Duke Regional Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1935, in Pitt County, NC, the late Garfield and Lady Marie Allen Sutton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Everett “Carl” Harris, Jr.; her daughter, Diane Harris; daughter-in-law...
Teresa Brewer Watson
Oct 13, 2026
Teresa Brewer Watson, 78, of Durham, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1948, in Durham to the late Howard Odell and Faye Wicker Brewer.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Watson; her son, Rodney Watson, and a brother, Brian Brewer; and her pet companion Gigi.
She is survived...
Laura Tilley Page
Oct 13, 2026
Laura Tilley Page, 86, of Durham, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1940, to the late Loy and Lois Carey Tilley.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, L.G. Tilley, Jr. and Lathan “Bert” Tilley, as well as her sister Lila Day.
She is survived by her husband of 47...
John C. Shertzer
Oct 12, 2026
John Shertzer, 93, of Raleigh, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, October 12, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1933, at his family home on Donerville Road in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Aaron Nissley Shertzer and Mabel Charles Shertzer.
John met the love of his life, Alma Longenecker, at a Spanish club...
Kristi Ausley Robinson
Oct 8, 2026
Kristi Ausley Robinson, 52, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Born June 5, 1974, Kristi was the daughter of Christine Ausley and the late John Wayne Ausley.
She graduated from Southern High School and began her cosmetology career. Being behind the chair allowed her to be creative and carefree. She enjoyed the many connections...
Pattie Bostic Fields
Sep 30, 2026
Pattie Bostic Fields, 88, of Nashville, NC, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born in Duplin County, NC, on April 16, 1938, to the late Owen Thomas Bostic and Mattie Lanier Bostic.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fields was preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Leroy” Fields; daughter, Melissa...
Homer Lee Carden
Sep 29, 2026
Mr. Homer Lee Carden, 88, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Mr. Carden was born October 12, 1937, to the late Coy and Carrie Morgan Carden. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy (USS Laffer) from 1956-1963, retiring as a Navy Seaman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Nettie Johnson Cox
Sep 26, 2026
Nettie Johnson Cox, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Born August 13, 1937, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Nettie was the daughter of Robert Battle and Virgie Holder Johnson and one of eighteen children. She attended Durham Memorial Baptist Church while living in Durham and later attended Berry’s Grove Baptist Church after moving to Rougemont.
Her family was as...
Frank Melvin Holder
Sep 22, 2026
Frank M. Holder, 91, loving father, father in law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend peacefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Tuesday September 22, 2026, at Duke Hock Family Pavilion. Known affectionately as Papa, he leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion for both people and animals, and an immense work ethic. Frank was...
Byron V. Schermerhorn
Sep 21, 2026
Byron Vaughn Schermerhorn, 80, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Byron was born April 20, 1946, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Wayne and Martha Schermerhorn.
A proud United States Army veteran, Byron served as a medic with the 583rd Medical Company in Landstuhl, Germany. His dedication to caring for others continued long...
Mary Marie Crain
Sep 20, 2026
Mrs. Mary Marie Crabtree Crain, age 50, of Timberlake, NC, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born on January 3rd, 1976, to the late James and Brenda “Dianne” Jones.
Mary was a free, fiery spirit. She enjoyed helping others, making people laugh, and being the center of attention. She loved her family, especially her devoted and loving dog, Dixie....
Patricia Ann Brown
Sep 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Brown, affectionately known as “Nannie” to her family and “Mrs. Brown” to many who knew and respected her, age 85, of Durham, North Carolina, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1941, to the late Edward and Ruby Woods.
Nannie was a loving and caring woman...
Betty Ladd Nifong
Sep 16, 2026
Betty Ladd Nifong, 99, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Betty was born on April 23, 1927, to the late Clarence and Gertrude Ladd.
In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Nifong, her sister, Pat Gaster, her grandson, Adam Brent Fields, son in law, Ronnie Fields, and daughter in law,...
Russell "Rusty" Wagner II
Sep 15, 2026
Russell "Rusty" Wagner II, 71, of West Palm Beach, passed away on September 15, 2026. A Floridian through and through, Rusty spent his whole life in the Sunshine State and managed to find adventure in just about every corner of it.
A true jack-of-all trades, Rusty worked a variety of jobs. In his younger years he got by diving, lobstering, fishing,...
Chester Rives, Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
Thaddeus Chester Rives, Jr., 84, went to spend eternity with our Lord and Savior on September 14, 2026.
Chester was the son of the late Chester Rives, Sr and Marviilee Rives. Also preceding him in death are his sister, Pat Rives; former wife, Carolyn Rives and Step-son, Brad Pelletier.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Linda Rives; son, Jimmy...
Corrine Dickerson Norden
Sep 13, 2026
Corrine Norden, 92, of Durham, passed away on September 13, 2026. Corrine was born on September 7, 1934, to the late Goodrich and Florence Dickerson.
In addition to her parents, Corrine is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William “Bill” Norden; her brother, McArther “Mac” Dickerson; and her sisters, Sadie Baker and Joanne O’Neal.
She is survived by her...
Roger Lee Ladd
Sep 12, 2026
Roger Lee Ladd, born August 16, 1955, in Durham, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Roger lived a life rooted in faith, family, service, and love. His faith in the Lord was the most important thing to him, followed closely by the family he cherished...
Viola Wilkins
Sep 4, 2026
Viola Wilkins, 80, of Rougemont, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home. She was born on June 15, 1946 in Rougemont, NC to the late Rainey and Bessie Bowen.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard...
Ruth Street
Sep 1, 2026
Mrs. Ruth W. Street, 94, of Timberlake, NC, died on Tuesday September 1st, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1932, to the late Joe and Stella Walker of Fuquay-Varina.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bruce Street; two sisters, Ladoska Chandler and Christine Roberts; one half-sister, Ethelene Pleasants, and...
