Recent Obituaries
Shirley J. Andrews
Mar 23, 2024
On March 23, 2024, Shirley Russell Andrews went home to be with the Lord. She was 91 and had stoutly battled a lung condition for many years. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edward Andrews; her parents, Marshall and Martha Russell; brothers Everett, Boyd, and WT; sisters Lillian and Virginia; nephew Alan Montague; and grandson...
Joan Matthews Wheeler
Mar 21, 2024
Joan Lee Matthews Wheeler, 85, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:39 PM on March 20, 2024, after an eight year long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mrs. Wheeler was born on April 25, 1938, to the late Eva Beasley and Clarence Matthews in Durham County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her...
Shakir Hussain
Mar 20, 2024
Shakir Hussain, 64, passed away in his home in Durham, NC on Wednesday, March 20th. Born in India, he traveled the world as a hotelier, leaving his mark on historic establishments and earning a reputation as an inspiring leader along the way. Most importantly, Shakir was a dedicated friend and an exceptionally loving father, and he will be remembered fondly...
Renetha Butters Shick
Mar 18, 2024
Mrs. Renetha Mae Butters Shick (Renee), 83, passed away March 18, 2024.
Renetha was born September 3, 1940, in Brockway, PA to the late Frank and Emma Carlson Butters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Delbert Butters and Dale Butters.
Renee was a faithful member of Grove Park Chapel. She was also a leader for...
Pauline K. Lack
Mar 13, 2024
Pauline Lack, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2024. Pauline was born July 29, 1926, in New York City to Sam and Clara (Schechter) Kaplan. Her husband, Leon, and brother, Sidney Kaplan, M.D., also predeceased her.
Pauline’s parents were Jewish immigrants from Ukraine. Each had arrived in this country as a teenager, on their own and...
Melissa Dawn Sherron
Mar 10, 2024
Melissa Dawn Sherron, 50, of Palm Harbor, Florida unexpectedly passed away on March 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and selflessness. She was born on August 8, 1973, in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Melissa was the second of six adored daughters. She is survived by her parents Mike and Beth Sherron of Palm Harbor, Florida, and her five sisters...
Jerry A. Jordan
Mar 10, 2024
Jerry A. Jordan, 83, of Durham, North Carolina passed away at home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born January 14, 1941 in Wilson County, NC to the late Russell and Blanche Jordan.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Evelyn Jordan, and his brother John Robert Jordan.
After graduating from...
Judith Cotten Spilak
Mar 7, 2024
Mrs. Judith Cotten Spilak, 76, passed away March 7, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Judith was born November 11, 1947, to the late Wesley Lee Cotten and Geneva Ann Cotten in Durham, NC.
In addition to her parents, Mr. Spilak was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Spencer Spilak.
She is survived by her son, Michael J. Spilak; her daughter,...
Larry Grant Smith
Mar 7, 2024
Larry Grant Smith, 77, of Durham, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. The son of the late Cecil Elwood Smith and Madgie Gibbs Smith.
He worked at Montgomery Ward at South Square Mall and Stock Builders in Raleigh where he retired. He loved his family and the Lord. He was an active...
Evelyn Keith Overcash
Mar 6, 2024
Evelyn Keith Overcash, 86, of Durham, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Overcash was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Nulushious Keith and Mary Jane Woods Keith.
Evelyn graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1955. She retired with more than 42-years of service at...
Robert Michael Griffin
Mar 4, 2024
Robert Michael "Mike" Griffin passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2024 at his home in Creedmoor.
Mike was born May 29th, 1953, to the late Robert Staley and Frances Jones Griffin of Durham. He graduated from Southern High School and attended Atlantic Christian College. He worked as a Pawn Broker for many years in Durham. Mike was a big Duke Blue Devil...
Edna E. Davis
Mar 1, 2024
Durham: Edna E. Davis, 98, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 at her home. Edna was born June 1, 1925, in Durham County to William and Pearl Elliott. She graduated from Mills High School in Louisburg April 13, 1943. Edna worked at Sears in Durham for 42 years until her retirement in 1989.Edna was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church...
Ethel Williams
Feb 28, 2024
Ethel Land Williams, 75, passed away, February 28, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Ethel Williams was born on June 29, 1948, to (the late) Dorothy Anna Blackwell and James Earl Land in Granville County, North Carolina.
Mrs. Ethel Williams was preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth Ann Williams.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Walter “Wayne” Williams; son, Franklin...
Violet Rose Colclough
Feb 28, 2024
Violet Rose Colclough, 82, of Creedmoor, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion. She was born January 26, 1942 in Chatham County, NC to the late Bob and Annie Herndon.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Valton Colclough; brothers, W.R. Herndon, John Herndon and George Herndon...
Stephen Oran "Steve" Phillips
Feb 27, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Oran Phillips, 68, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of his loved ones.
Born on September 12, 1955, in Marion, Indiana, Steve was the second son of the late Jo Anne (Shartzer) Phillips, and Lowell William Phillips of Oak Lawn, IL, who survives him.
Steve was cherished by his family and leaves behind his beloved...
Van Webster Peaden
Feb 24, 2024
Van Webster Peaden, 72, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born in Pitt County, NC on September 13, 1951 to the late William and Josephine Peaden.
In addition to his parents Mr. Peaden is preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Walston, Bobbie Walston, Leroy Walston, Buddy Whitley and Tommy Whitley; sisters, Nann Walston,...
Chris "Big Red" Dziedzic
Feb 20, 2024
Chris “Big Red” Dziedzic, 38, of Durham, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born March 30, 1985. in Hudson County, New Jersey to Paul and Nancyann Dziedzic.
Chris, or Big Red because of his 6’6” stature, graduated with Honors from John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC. Upon graduating he received several scholarships from many...
Kathryn Wood Denton
Feb 20, 2024
Kathryn Wood Denton, 88, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born March 26, 1935 in Wilson County, NC to the late George and Martha Wood.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband R. Max Denton; son, Dennis Denton; brothers, George, Willie, Bennie and Marvin Wood; sisters,...
Ruby Catherine Overman
Feb 20, 2024
Ruby Overman left her earthly body on February 20th 2024. She was born on January 27, 1937, to Phillip Calvin Howell and Mary Dixon Howell in Kings Mountain N.C. Ruby was loved by all who met her. She had a loving heart and was a kind soul.
Ruby was a beautician for most of her life. She also worked at Chapter 13...
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