Recent Obituaries
Wayne Ross Spencer
Jan 31, 2025
A much-loved husband, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend, Wayne Ross Spencer, 79, of Durham, NC, passed away January 31, 2025. He was born April 10, 1945, in Durham, NC, where he resided most of his life until recently moving to Buffalo Junction, VA to live with his daughter. He graduated from Southern High School and received a BS in Manufacturing...
James M. Cranford, Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
We are celebrating the life of James (Jim) Milton Cranford Jr. Jim lived a full and blessed life, married to Debbie, raising three children Van, Elise and Olivia while sharing in the joy of five, soon to be six grandchildren. Growing up in Winston-Salem, Jim was passionate about his community and athletics, obtaining the level of Eagle Scout and captained...
Mary "Melissa" Tucker
Jan 26, 2025
Mary Melissa Tucker, 53, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
She was born August 18, 1971, in Iredell, North Carolina.
Mrs. Tucker graduated from The Governor Morehead School in Raleigh. She was the Net Controller with HAMN Radio, and her call letters were KCF4HAF. She really enjoyed being on the radio. She was very skilled, being able to...
Dorothy Hicks
Jan 25, 2025
Dorothy Hicks, 93, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Hurdle Mills, NC on October 14, 1931 to the late Ellis and Mary Overby.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Fenten Overby, Frank Overby, Cecil Overby, Clyde Overby and Ellis Overby, Jr.
Mrs. Hicks was a...
Arturo Velazquez Chavez
Jan 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arturo Velazquez Chavez, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on January 24, 2025, at the age of 35. Arturo’s life was defined by his unwavering work ethic, his love for food, and his passion for motorcycles. He was a man who devoted himself fully to...
Betsey Ann Cutler
Jan 23, 2025
CHAPEL HILL- Betsey Ann Cutler, 84, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Sunrise of Crestwood, Yonkers, NY.
Betsey was born July 22, 1940 to the late Hyman and Pauline Schaap in The Bronx, NY.
In addition to her parents, Betsey is preceded in death by her brother, Bertram Schaap, and her husband, Leonard “Len” Cutler.
Betsey is survived by her two children:...
Jeffrey Todd Wells
Jan 19, 2025
Jeffrey Todd Wells, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Duke University Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1963, and lived a life filled with curiosity, passion, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends and profession.
Jeffrey had a successful career, working several years at Glaxo Smith Kline and subsequently at Johnson Controls....
Diane Stallings Allen
Jan 19, 2025
Diane Stallings Allen, 63, of Spring Hope, NC passed away January 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1961, In Durham to the late Roy Stallings and Nellie Funderburk Stallings.
Diane loved her family and enjoyed spending time at the lake and the beach as well as eating out at various restaurants. She also was a music...
James "Jimmy" Vickers
Jan 18, 2025
James “Jimmy” Vickers, 89, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Durham, NC to the late Walter and Catherine Coe Vickers.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Jamie Allen Vickers; brothers, Thomas R. Vickers, Timothy C. Vickers and Walter Lee Vickers,...
Madeline Wilson Allen
Jan 14, 2025
Madeline Wilson Allen, 61, of Morrisville passed away peacefully January 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1963, in Ruston, Louisiana to the late Henry Boyce and Mary Evans Wilson.
Madeline is survived by her husband Richard J. “Rick” Allen of Morrisville, brother, Henry Wilson and wife Kay of Middleburg, FL and sister, Helen...
Sandra Lee Stammler
Jan 9, 2025
Sandi Stammler transitioned January 9, 2025. A former teacher specializing in instructing students with disabilities, Sandi’s warm demeanor made relationship building effortless with children and adults alike. She made lasting connections in the school systems where she worked: California, Virginia, and at a DODDS school at a Royal Air Force Base in England. Sandi was one of those educators that...
Paul A Newton
Jan 9, 2025
Paul Avery Newton (95) of Durham, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025. Paul was born in Granville County on October 5, 1929, to the late Virgie Tuck Newton and Roger Avery Newton. He was proceeded in death by thirteen siblings, Macie, Mattie, Minnie, Warren “Harden”, Esther, Lena, Louise “Snookie”, Carl “Doc”, Jeremiah “Jake”, Crawford,...
Monroe Burrage, Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Monroe Burrage, Jr., 97, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born in Durham, NC on October 30, 1927 to the late Monroe Burrage, Sr. and Cora Neal Burrage.
In addition to his parents Mr. Burrage was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances Burrage; son, Wayne R. Burrage; brother, Ben Burrage; sister, Margie...
DeWitt Rice, Jr
Jan 5, 2025
DeWitt T. Rice, Jr., 87, of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital on September 14, 1937, to the late DeWitt Rice, Sr. and Pansy Roberson Rice.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Edna Brock Rice.
Mr. Rice worked for...
Boyd Jacobs
Jan 4, 2025
Charles “Boyd” Jacobs
Charles Boyd Jacobs; 84; a beloved and cherished father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather entered the kingdom of heaven on January 4, 2025. He departed from his home in Roxboro, NC, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Boyd’s life revolved around his family and his friends that he loved so deeply.
He dedicated his life to providing joy for those he...
Gladys Stallings Young
Jan 3, 2025
Gladys Stallings Young, 93, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Eno Pointe Assisted Living.
Mrs. Young was born July 20, 1931, to the late Mable Ray and Clarence Marco Stallings in Durham, NC. She worked as an Accountant in the Hotel Industry before retiring.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Young is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Young;...
Barry Allan Katz
Jan 3, 2025
Barry Allan Katz 3-16-44 1-3-25
Beloved husband of Belinda Novik, devoted father of Noah Novik Katz, 50 year friend of Paul Gabrielson, good neighbor, and mentor. Barry died quietly at home from a long illness with a rare spinal infection. He will be missed by all for his intelligence, willingness to help, dedication to his family and principles, and basic decency.
He...
Dorothy Oakley Stephenson
Jan 1, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Oakley Stephenson, age 85, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born on August 28, 1939, in Durham, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Dolphus and Lena Oakley.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Larry Stephenson; son, Rodney Stephenson; grandson,...
Barbara Lynch Asbury
Jan 1, 2025
Barbara Lynch Asbury, 75, passed away January 1, 2025, at Duke Hospital.
Mrs. Asbury was born December 25, 1950, to the late Lenore Ruzicci Lynch and George Lynch in Bluefield WV. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilmington, N.C. Barbara loved spending time with family, listening and dancing to beach music, cooking, and teaching water aerobics.
In addition...
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