Recent Obituaries
Edwin Doyle Griffin
Jun 7, 2024
Edwin “Doyle” Griffin, a devout Christian, passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, June 7, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on October 8, 1927, in Durham, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence Griffin and Ruby Hurst Griffin.
In his high school days, Doyle was a renowned baseball pitcher and, despite...
Betty Sewell Sorrell
Jun 6, 2024
Betty Frances Sewell Sorrell, 96, was born on January 7, 1928, in Durham, North Carolina. She was the only child of Benjamin Franklin Sewell and Alice Daves Sewell. Betty became an LPN in 1955 and her career spanned many opportunities, including Watts Hospital, doctor’s offices, Blue Cross Blue Shield, private duty, and her last job at Hillcrest Convalescent Center where...
Judy Ray Wright
Jun 6, 2024
Mrs. Judy Ray Wright, 79, of Stem, NC, passed away June 6, 2024, at Duke Medical Center. Judy was born to the late Von Ray and Eleanor Marshall Ray in Durham, NC.
Mrs. Wright was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Wright had a servant’s heart, always helping others in need. Judy retired from IBM after several years...
Gary Eugene Smith Sr.
Jun 2, 2024
Obituary is forthcoming. A Celebration of life service, will be Saturday, 3:00pm June 8, 2024 at Bethel Christian Center, 3518 Rose of Sharon Rd, Durham NC . All Flower orders need to be sent to the church.
Mary Alice Henderson
Jun 2, 2024
Mary Alice Henderson, 86, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at Hock Family Pavilion on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born in Hillsborough, NC on May 7, 1938 to the late Sam and Bertha Crawford.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Eugene, Carlton, Hilda and Nancy.
Mary retired from Honeywell after over 25...
Mara Jay Gardner
May 31, 2024
Mara Jay Gardner, born on February 22, 1995, in New London, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2024, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 29. Mara is survived by her parents, Kenyatta Upchurch and Kenneth Gardner, and her sister Zoe Vincent; grandparents, William and Lydia Upchurch; and grandmother Alexandra Gardner Nelson. She was preceded in death...
Peggy "Jo" Allen Pate
May 30, 2024
Mrs. Peggy “Jo” Allen Pate, 66, of Creedmoor, NC, passed away May 30, 2024, at Granville Medical Center.
Mrs. Pate was born to the late Guy Winston Allen and Shirley McLamb Allen in Durham, NC.
Mrs. Pate worked several years for Merrita Bread Company and later for Flowers Baking Company for over 10 years. Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Martha Mangum Duke
May 30, 2024
Martha Mangum Duke, 95 of Bahama, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Durham Regional Hospital.
Martha "Mama Duke" was born on May 10, 1929, in Bahama, NC, the daughter of the late Sallie Cash Mangum and Van Buren Mangum.
Mrs. Duke graduated from Mangum School in 1947 and was a member...
Yureimy Godinez Fuentes
May 26, 2024
Yureimy Godinez Fuentes .
FEB 26 2023 - MAY 26 2024
Richmond VA.
A Celebration of life service will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Iglesia Evangelica Palabra Viva, 2705 Mansfield Ave, Durham NC 27703
A Committal service will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at South Granville Memorial Gardens, 3040 Old...
John Colton, Jr.
May 23, 2024
Mr. John Colton, Jr., 88, passed away May 23, 2024, at Alamance Regional Hospital.
Mr. Colton was born to the late John Colton, Sr. and Kathryn Ziss Colton in Irvington, New Jersey.
John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1957 from Seton Hall University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. He became a Social Worker...
Dottie Colley
May 21, 2024
Services are being handled by Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tennessee.Dottie McCloud Colley, age 82, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Dottie was born in Watauga, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Elbert T. McCloud and Virgnia Bare McCloud. In addition to her parents, Dottie was also predeceased by her beloved husband...
Vickie Paulette Lewis
May 18, 2024
Vickie P Lewis, 75 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 18th, 2024. Vickie was proceeded in death by her father Claiborne Ellis, her mother Mary Elizabeth Ellis, her brother Kenneth Ellis and one nephew Timothy Ellis Jr.
Vickie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Rodney Lewis; sons, Kevin Lewis (Holly), Mark Lewis (Jaime), grandsons Chase Summers, Cadan Lewis, Colin...
Agnes Marie Turner
May 18, 2024
Agnes Marie Turner, 94, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born November 14, 1929 in Selma, NC to the late Christopher and Tebie Turner.
In addition to her parents Agnes is preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Brady; brothers, Pete, Chuck and Leonard Turner and her beloved sister and best friend, Doris...
Donald "Don" Ray Acrey
May 17, 2024
Mr. Acrey, 75, passed away on 5/17/2024 at the Durham VA Medical Hospital.
Don Acrey was born on 2/7/1949 to the late Mr. Clint Acrey and Mrs. Julia Ragan in Columbia, SC. He attended Durham High School, class of 1967, then joined the United States Marine Core in July 1967. He served honorably until 1973 and is a Vietnam War Veteran....
Angela Goodwin Gonzalez
May 17, 2024
Angela Goodwin Gonzalez, 65, of Jacksonville, North Carolina was called home on Friday, May 17, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington NC. She was born April 21, 1959 in Durham, NC to Norman and Ester Goodwin.
Mrs. Gonzalez will be long remembered as a loving mother and wife. She was a kind woman with a beautiful heart to...
Eva Walker Fisher
May 14, 2024
Mrs. Eva Walker Fisher, 79, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2024, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
Mrs. Fisher was born to the late Hubert Linwood and Tempie Manning Walker in Nash County, North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Fisher; granddaughter, Lauren Marie Long; brothers, Linwood Walker,...
Gertrude Clara Thompson Rich
May 14, 2024
Gertrude Thompson Rich, 85, of Durham, North Carolina passed away comfortably at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1939 in Durham, NC to the late Grover and Daisy Thompson.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Jimmy “Buck” Rich and Ricky W. Rich and sisters, Marjorie T. Gibbs...
John Wesley Holder, Jr.
May 6, 2024
NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Our loving father John Wesley Holder, Jr. of Durham, NC passed away at home on Monday, May 6th, 2024, in Pensacola Florida. He was a resident of New Smyrna Beach for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Annie Marie Holder and son Paul Wesley Holder. He leaves behind son Timothy...
Princess Williams
May 6, 2024
Princess Stellings Williams, 94, of Chapel Hill, died peacefully at home Monday, May 6, attended by her three children. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Sutherlin Williams, MD, in 2014.Princess was born in Wilmington, NC, November 23, 1929, and grew up with her mother, Bereniece B. Stellings, and sister, Isabel S. Holmes, in the family home...
Joseph Calvin "Joe" Stubbs
May 1, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Calvin Stubbs, age 87, of Durham, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Joe was born in Chatham County, on September 12, 1936, to the late Donald Rufus Stubbs and Lucille Tickle Stubbs. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Bill Stubbs, Don Stubbs, and Louis Stubbs.
Surviving relatives include his wife Margaret Stubbs, son Calvin Stubbs of Morrisville,...
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