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Charles “Charlie” Franklin Pate

Charles “Charlie” Franklin Pate

Aug 24, 2015

GRANVILLE COUNTY- Charles “Charlie” Franklin Pate, 68, of Creedmoor went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was the son of the late Willis Wade Pate and Mattie Bowling Franklin Pate. Mr. Pate served in the U.S. Navy.  He retired from IBM after over 30 years of service.  Mr. Pate was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church...

Ernest “EC” Willett

Ernest “EC” Willett

Aug 22, 2015

DURHAM- Ernest “EC” Willett, 92, of Durham passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was the son of the late Prince Albert Willett and Sophronia Bruton Pickler Willett. Mr. Willett proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy SeaBees in WWII in Guam. He was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and was an active member of the...

Lois Elizabeth Estes White

Lois Elizabeth Estes White

Aug 21, 2015

DURHAM- Lois Elizabeth Estes White. 93, of  Durham passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. She was the daughter of the late George Estes and Lula Jackson  Estes. She was employed at the American Tobacco Company for 16 years, also worked as a sales clerk for Thalheimers for 25 years where she retired. Mrs. White was a member of Parkview...

Cecil Wade Thompson

Cecil Wade Thompson

Aug 21, 2015

Durham- Cecil Wade Thompson, 68, of Durham passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. He was a native and lifelong residents of  Durham, the son of  Nathan Benjamin Thompson and Maggie Gladys Harris Thompson. Cecil served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Rollingview Baptist Church.

Cecil is survived by his brothers, Bobby Edward Thompson of  Eden; Johnny...

David Ray McCray

David Ray McCray

Aug 20, 2015

DURHAM — Mr. David R. McCray, 57, of Durham, NC, died peacefully in the arms of his Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2015.

David was born June 18, 1958, in Sacramento, CA, to Warren F. and Veloy (Hendrix) McCray.  David’s  father, Warren, is 92 years of age and remains a resident of CA.  His devoted mother preceded him in death in 1998.in 1998.

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George Howard Soucy

George Howard Soucy

Aug 16, 2015

DURHAM George Howard Soucy, 91, of Durham passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was the son of Charles Eugene Soucy and Julia Smith Soucy. Mr. Soucy served in the US Air Force. He was a golfer, model plane enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa St. Denis Soucy; daughter, Patricia Conway.

He is survived by...

Norman “Brock” Bradley

Norman “Brock” Bradley

Aug 7, 2015

Granville Co. Norman “Brock” Bradley, 67, of  Butner  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love ones on Friday, August 7, 2015.  He was a native of Durham, the son of the late Thomas Jerald Bradley and Sally Hurley Bradley. Brock was a Fireman for the City of  Durham for 28 years where he retired. He was a past member...

Curtis R. Ange

Curtis R. Ange

Aug 6, 2015

Durham- Curtis R. Ange, 85, of  Carteret County passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was the son of the late Theodore Haskell Ange and Genora Watkins Ange. Curtis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for IBM where he retired, he also worked for NC Mutual Wholesale Drugs. Curtis was a member of Community...

Jesse Thomas “J.T. or Mickey” Barham

Jesse Thomas “J.T. or Mickey” Barham

Aug 2, 2015

DURHAM  Mr. Jesse Thomas Barham, 82, of Durham, died on Sunday, August 02, 2015. He was known as “J.T.” or “Mickey” to his family and friends.

Mr. Barham served in the U. S. Army and retired after 33 years from Textilease. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Poole Barham; daughter,...

Wayne Richard Harrigan, Sr.

Wayne Richard Harrigan, Sr.

Jul 29, 2015

APEX Mr.Wayne R. Harrigan, Sr., 86, of Apex, N.C., died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

Mr. Harrigan was born in Easton, Pa., the son of the late Dennis and Gladys M. Hoffman Harrigan. He retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sgt. after 24 years. He served in the Vietnam and Korea Wars. He was Commander of...

James Robert Frazier

James Robert Frazier

Jul 29, 2015

DURHAM Mr. James Frazier, 86, of Durham, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

Mr. Frazier was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Everett Allen Frazier and Bettie Hinton Cullom. He served in the U. S. Army and retired from Mead Container as a Machinist. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Marvin...

Lillie Mae Ferrell

Lillie Mae Ferrell

Jul 27, 2015

CREEDMOOR  Mrs. Lillie Mae Ferrell, 78, of Creedmoor, died  Monday, July 27, 2015. She lived most of her life in Durham and has  lived  in Creedmoor for the last 10 years.

Mrs. Ferrell was born in Emporia, Virginia, the daughter of the late James Edward Moore and Louise Chambliss Moore. She retired from the Department of Social Services in...