Recent Obituaries
David Allen Page
Aug 17, 2024
David Allen Page was born June 21, 1957 and passed peacefully August 17, 2024. He is survived by his sons Kevin Page and Zachary Page, and brother to Michael Page and Donna Woods.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Thomas Henry Carter, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Thomas Henry Carter, Jr., 83, of Durham, passed away August 17, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Carter was born in Wake County, NC on April 5, 1941, to the late Thomas Carter, Sr., and Inez Laughter Carter.
Mr. Carter is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mrs. Jean Cash Carter; sons, Tony Carter and wife Dianne, Tim Carter and...
Christine Seagroves Herndon
Aug 15, 2024
Christine “Tine” Herndon, 88, peacefully passed away with her family, August 15, 2024, at her home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Mrs. Christine Herndon was born on February 19, 1936, to (the late) William Haywood Seagroves and Beulah Farrell in Apex, North Carolina.
Mrs. Herndon was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Clarence Gaston Herndon; brothers,...
Ronny Tee Aiken
Aug 12, 2024
Ronny Tee Aiken, 68, of Rougemont, passed away August 12, 2024. Mr. Aiken was born in Durham County, NC on June 12, 1956, to the late William “Norris” Aiken and June Faircloth Aiken who survives him.
Ronny was beloved husband to Amy Aiken and dedicated father to his children, Robbie Aiken and Amanda Aiken. Robbie along with his wife MacKenzie brought...
Juanita Hales Harris
Aug 10, 2024
Juanita Hales Harris, 90, formerly of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away in Chase City, VA at her daughters’ home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1934, in Wilson, NC to the late Fernie and Martha Hales.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry...
Carolyn Dianne Langdon
Aug 7, 2024
Carolyn Dianne Langdon, 71, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born in Durham, NC on September 18, 1952 to the late John Wesley Langdon, Sr. and Betty Winters Langdon.
Dianne fought a long courageous battle with Cerebral Palsy. She was a longtime resident of the SCI Triangle House, where she made many friends over...
Jasper Hamner Taylor, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Jasper Hamner Taylor, Jr., 75, of Durham, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on August 4th, 2024. Mr. Taylor was born in Durham County, NC on October 7, 1948, to the late Jasper Hamner Taylor, Sr., and Mary Harper Taylor.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Faye Rogers Taylor; sons, Jasper H. Taylor III...
Stanley Tim Moss
Aug 2, 2024
Stanley Tim Moss, 72, passed away on August 2, 2024.
Stanley was born December 3, 1951 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Clarence Robert and Lacy Whitley Moss. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers Clay Moss and Ray Whitley.
Before retirement, Stanley worked as a skilled electrician. As a true southern man, he enjoyed...
Calvin J. Holderman
Aug 1, 2024
Calvin J. Holderman, 72, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1951, in Hazleton, PA to the late Calvin and Mary Holderman.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Carrie Gilmore; his brothers, Dale Holderman, James Holderman, Andrew Holderman and sister, Mary Holderman.
Mr. Holderman...
Janie Averitt
Aug 1, 2024
Janie aka “GiGi” Averitt, 71, of Kittrell, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion with her family by her side. She was born on May 1, 1953, in Logan, West Virginia to the late Andrew and Amie Gallagher.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Kevin Riggs, brothers, Raymond,...
Dorothy Godwin Britt
Jul 25, 2024
Dorothy Mae Godwin Britt, 100, of Durham, North Carolina went to be with her Lord on July 25, 2024. She was born in Johnston County, NC to the late Donnie Ralph Godwin and Bertie Dixon Godwin.
In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Clee Foster Britt; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Wilson, and son Wayne Foster Britt;...
William Blease Bazen, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
William (Bill) Blease Bazen Jr. joined his sister and father in heaven on July 23rd, 2024. Bill courageously battled genetic colon cancer, the same type of cancer that took his sister Brenda’s life seven years ago and has now taken his.
Bill was a man of many talents and skills, including being a musician in a local band, a master home...
Beth Brizel (Summerfield)
Jul 16, 2024
Beth Brizel (Summerfield) was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23, 1954. She passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Beth’s life journey was characterized both by struggle and by resilience. At the age of one, Beth contracted polio during the 1955 epidemic of this disease and spent much of her childhood overcoming...
Elizabeth O. Fletcher
Jul 14, 2024
Elizabeth O. Fletcher, 62, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 6, 1961 to the late Maurice and Catherine O’Donohue.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Chuck Fletcher; twin brother Ed O’Donohue and sister Mary Bonhivert.
Mrs. Fletcher worked at Duke...
Dr. Lowell A. Goldsmith
Jul 10, 2024
Dr. Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH, passed away early Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Dr. Goldsmith was a thirty-year resident of Durham, a professor of medicine at Duke University, a leading teacher and researcher in dermatology, and a pillar of multiple communities. He died peacefully surrounded by family.
Lowell was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 29, 1938. He was the oldest...
Estelle Lorbacher Gooch
Jul 9, 2024
Estelle Lorbacher Gooch, 71, of Durham, NC, passed away July 9, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Gooch was born to the late Pressley Lewis Lorbacher and Shirley Ellis Lorbacher in Durham.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Gooch is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin James Gooch III; brothers, Lonnie L. Lorbacher and David W. Lorbacher; sisters Carolyn Jane Long...
Hilda Evans Stegall
Jul 9, 2024
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Hilda Evans Stegall, 92, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born December 6, 1931, in Wayne County and was the sixth one of twelve children. Hilda was the daughter of Walter Ray and Pearl Atkins Wade.
Throughout her life Hilda remained a devout Christian. She taught Sunday School for many years and...
Jerry Lincoln Penny
Jul 7, 2024
Jerry Lincoln Penny, 94, passed away July 7, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Penny was born September 17, 1929, to the late Annie Mae Cole Penny and Julius Maynard Penny, Sr. in Durham, North Carolina. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Durham. He was in the real estate and loan business for the majority of his life and helped many...
David Allan Cox
Jul 6, 2024
Mr. David Allan Cox, 61 years old died July 6,2024, in hospice care. Mr. Cox was born on July 19, 1962, to the late Richard & Mary Cox of Durham, North Carolina.
Mr. Cox was an avid NASCAR fan, He loved WWE, He was an animal lover. He also was a Duke fan. Go Blue Devils! He was a beloved Brother,...
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