Recent Obituaries

Sep 5, 2015

Sep 3, 2015

DURHAM- Judy “Nannie” Knott, 74, of  Durham  passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. She was a native and lifelong resident of  Durham, the daughter of the late William Lawrence Rigsbee and Audrey Carpenter Rigsbee. Judy opened her home to many friends and family. Judy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, nannie, mother-in-law and will be dearly missed...

Sep 3, 2015

DURHAM- Cheryl Marie Bohlayer, 51, of  Hillsborough passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.  She was the daughter of the late Martha Cheryl Doan Lose. Cheryl was a homemaker and loved scrap booking. She was from Alabama, lived here for 13 years. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

She is survived by her father, Mac Arther Anthony;...

Sep 2, 2015

Donald Clifton Ross, 77,  of New Mexico died on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was a former resident of North Carolina. He was the son of the late William Kenneth Ross and Flonnie O’Neal Ross. He was a retired truck driver.  Donald served in the U.S. Army.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ross; son, Donald Ross.

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Aug 25, 2015

DURHAM Mr. Gary Edward Henson, 62 of Durham, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

Mr. Henson was born in Streator, Ill., to the late Edward Simeon Henson and Lucy Myer Henson. He retired from Sumitomo Electric in RTP. He loved to play cards, fish and go on his favorite trips to Atlantic City. He was an avid Duke fan. He...

Aug 25, 2015

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...

Aug 24, 2015

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...

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...

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...

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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Aug 16, 2015

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...

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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...