Obituaries

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Howard Clinton Harris

Howard Clinton Harris

Sep 25, 2017

DURHAM Mr. Howard Clinton Harris, 89, of Durham, died on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Mr. Harris was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Henry Calvin Harris and Patty Lou Peele Harris. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and retired after 40 years with the American Tobacco Company. He was...

Gregg Fredrick Gunnell

Gregg Fredrick Gunnell

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Gregg Fredrick Gunnell, 63, of Durham, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Services will be at a later date in Cedar Springs, Michigan.

Donald William Witten, Sr.

Donald William Witten, Sr.

Sep 15, 2017

DURHAM- Mr. Donald William Witten, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at Hock Family Pavilion.Mr. Witten was born April 23, 1939 in Washington, D.C. to the late Shurl, Sr. and Ruth Witten. He was a graduate of Southern High School in 1958. Mr. Witten proudly served his country in the North Carolina National Guard. He then became the...

Carl Edward Choplin, Sr.

Carl Edward Choplin, Sr.

Sep 15, 2017

DURHAM- Mr. Carl Edward Choplin, Sr., 97, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, September 15, 2017.Mr. Choplin was born in Durham Co. to the late Thomas W. Choplin and Cora Belle Clodfelter Choplin.Carl served 21 months in the Navy during WWII, working on supply ships from Virginia to Europe. He retired from Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company....

Nita George Ketner

Nita George Ketner

Sep 5, 2017

DURHAM Mrs. Nita George Ketner, 88, a former resident of Duke Homestead Road passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.Mrs. Ketner was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Gaston George and Addie Olivia McDade George. She retired from Goldkist Egg Market. Mrs. Ketner was a former member of Holloway Street Baptist Church. She was...