Recent Obituaries
Stephanie Rae Jones Dickens
Apr 21, 2024
Stephanie Rae Jones Dickens, 37, of Zebulon, North Carolina passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 26, 1986.
Stephanie, in her later years, chiefly and truly was a God-fearing strong woman who tried her best at all times to please God in the best way she knew how alongside...
Christine Holder "Nana" Eakes
Apr 21, 2024
Christine Holder “Nana” Eakes, 86 of Durham passed away Sunday April 21, 2024, at Treyburn Nursing and Rehab Center.
Christine was born in Durham on August 21, 1937 to the late John Wesley Holder, Sr. and Lillie Fletcher Holder. “Nana”, as she was affectionately called, lived in Durham all of her life.
One of thirteen children, Nana grew up alongside her brothers...
Patricia Carpenter Moulton
Apr 18, 2024
Pat Moulton, aka Miss Pat @ Pat’s Pawns, aka Demented @ The Red Hat Society escaped her “Old Age Hell” on April 18, 2024 at the ripe old age of 82. Pat didn’t believe in a higher power so to whomever gets her next….We are sorry. We did the best we could with what we had to work with. Our...
Carolyn Oakley Rigsbee
Apr 14, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Rigsbee, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 at the Duke Hospice, Hock Family Pavilion in Durham NC.
Mrs. Carolyn Rigsbee was born February 18, 1938 to the late James and Lucettie Ruth Oakley. Carolyn grew up and enjoyed life in Durham NC with her six sisters and family. Carolyn worked and retired from the Liggett Group...
Lona Evelyn Tavernise
Apr 12, 2024
Lona Evelyn Powers Tavernise, age 84, of Hillsborough, NC, passed away on April 12, 2024.
Lona was born on January 8, 1940, in Austin, TX, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Barbee Powers and Commander Oscar Scofield Powers, Ph.D.
Lona graduated from Durham High School in 1958, then went on to Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a BA...
Zachary Lee "Jay" Byrd, Jr.
Apr 2, 2024
Zachary Lee "Jay" Byrd, Jr., 64, of Raleigh passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024, at his home. Jay, as he was fondly known, touched the lives of many with his warm heart and Kind spirit. Born in Durham on September 17, 1959, to Zack Lee Byrd, Sr. and Lunette Whitman Byrd. Jay's passion for life was evident in everything he did....
Delores Overman Beckwith
Mar 30, 2024
Gracie Delores Overman Beckwith, 82, passed away March 30, 2024, at her home.
Mrs. Beckwith was born October 2, 1941, to the late Richard and Annie Redmund Overman in Durham, North Carolina.
Delores was a homemaker who loved the Lord and her family dearly. She also enjoyed watching Jimmy Swaggart on TV and loved chewing her bubble gum. She enjoyed making...
Janice Rose (Roycroft) Tice
Mar 29, 2024
Mrs. Janice Roycroft Tice, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Brookdale Memory Care of Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Tice was born in Wake County on April 8, 1941, to the late James R. Roycroft and Mattie Carnell Roycroft.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tice was preceded in death by her husband, George Donald Tice; her sister Margaret...
Dr. Steven Lipper
Mar 24, 2024
A Graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery, 840 Kent St., Durham, NC 27701. Officiating will be Rabbi Daniel Greyber.A FULL OBITUARY IS FORTHCOMING.
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...
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