Recent Obituaries
Lori "Sugie" Fields
Jan 18, 2024
Mrs. Lori “Sugie” Fields, 62, of Durham passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Duke Hospital. Lori was born on January 20, 1961, in Durham, NC to the late Lorraine Ellen Coppinger and William Larry Blake.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Cecil Ray Fields, Jr. of Durham; brothers, Michael Blake of Atlanta Georgia and James “Jamie”...
Patricia Lewis Tunstall
Jan 18, 2024
Mrs. Patricia Lewis Tunstall, 86, of Durham passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion. Patricia was born April 1, 1937, in Wake County, NC to the late Lloyd Norwood Lewis and Bertha Speagle Lewis.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her brother, John Lloyd Lewis.
She is survived by her husband Rives M. Tunstall, Sr....
Patrick "Pat" Dennis
Jan 17, 2024
Patrick Bryant Dennis was born September 10, 1930 and went home to Jesus from his bed at the home of Bryan and Angel Moody as she read the Bible to him on January 17, 2024. (Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15)
Pat is survived by his daughter Dianne Moody and husband David...
Jose Edgardo Mendoza Lopez
Jan 15, 2024
Mr. Jose Edgardo Mendoza Lopez, 53, passed away January 15, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an accident.
Edgardo was born November 29, 1970, to the late Maria Angela Lopez and Jose Mendoza in El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras. Edgardo was a person of both fun and admirable qualities. He dedicated himself to delivering exceptional work and consistently demonstrated a strong work...
Charles Owen Hill
Jan 13, 2024
Charles Owen Hill, 78, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1945, in Durham, NC to the late Charles Owen and Mary Hill. At a very young age, Charles’ father passed away leaving his grandparents, Robert and Lottie Hill, to be heavily involved in his...
Virginia E. Bennett
Jan 13, 2024
Mrs. Virginia E. Bennett, 93, of Durham passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion. Virginia was born August 27, 1930, in Durham to the late William M. Elliott and Pearl R. Elliott.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Garland Bennett; son, Donald Bennett; grandson, Damon Bennett; sisters, Ailene McGriff, and Peggy...
Barbara Hawkins Furlough
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Hawkins Furlough, 78, of Durham, left this earth and entered into the presence of her Savior Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Barbara was born August 14, 1945, in Halifax County, NC to the late Clifford and Mary Lucas Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by a sister, Gloria Birdsong.
Barbara is survived...
Esther Lederman
Jan 11, 2024
Esther Lederman (née Gutman) age 99 died suddenly on January 11, 2024 at her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Born May 3, 1924 in Lodz, Poland, she and her family escaped to the village of Chmielnik during the Nazi occupation. Her mother and sister were captured and killed in Treblinka. Esther was hidden together with the Lederman family for...
Donald Wayne (Don) Baker
Jan 10, 2024
Mr. Donald Wayne “Don” Baker, 86, of Durham, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Baker was born January 13, 1937, in Durham County, NC to the late Otha Ray Baker and Katie Champion Baker.
In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his wife Nancy O’Neal Baker, and a sister, Shirley Baker Pennell.
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Rodney "Scott" Sineath
Jan 8, 2024
Rodney “Scott” Sineath, 57, of Creedmoor, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born August 1, 1966 in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital to the late Troy Sineath, Sr. and Christine Davis Sineath.
Mr. Sineath graduated from Chewning High School. Scott was a faithful member of Living Springs...
Joseph Macon Morris
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Joseph (Joe) Macon Morris, age 88, passed away January 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by family and friends.
Joe was born October 26, 1935 to the late parents of Macon Clifford Morris and Lois Buie in Winston-Salem, NC.
Joe served in the army from 1958 to 1964 including deployment to Germany from 1959 to 1960. After serving his...
Thomas "TW" Baker
Dec 31, 2023
Mr. Thomas Wesley “TW” Baker, 84, of Durham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Mr. Baker was born December 18, 1939, in Durham County, NC to the late Thomas Isiah Baker and Beulah Belle Perry Baker.
In addition to his parents, TW was predeceased by a brother, Douglas Baker and a sister, Barbara...
Ronald Edward Robinson
Dec 27, 2023
RONALD EDWARD ROBINSON of Raleigh, NC was escorted to Heaven by God’s angels on December 27, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years and two cherished sons and their spouses, Rob (Janie) and David (Vicki) along with eight grandchildren, Catie, Emily, Maggie, Clinton, Ian, Colin, Taylor and Nick. He...
William Harrison Strickland
Dec 25, 2023
Mr. William Harrison “Bill” Strickland, 86, of Durham, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mr. Strickland was born January 11, 1937, in Sampson County, NC to the late Ronald Harrison Strickland and Annie Inez McLamb Strickland.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by brothers, Carl Strickland and James Baden Strickland; sisters, Mamie Altemose, and...
Kay Johnson Sloan
Dec 22, 2023
Kay Johnson Sloan
Kay Sloan, 85, of Cary, N.C., died on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.
Born on Dec. 4, 1938, to the late Tyree and Katherine Johnson of Wake County. Her father was a farmer, and Kay helped her parents on the farm and developed a strong work ethic that she carried with her throughout her life.
Kay attended Southern...
Dorothy Neter
Dec 20, 2023
Dorothy Neter
April 3, 1923 — December 20, 2023
Dorothy Neter died peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 100.
Born prematurely in Baltimore, Maryland, Dorothy weighed only two-and-a-half-pounds at birth. Her mother and father, who resided in Buffalo, New York had traveled to Baltimore because her extremely ill father had been sent...
Donna Sorrell Rowland
Dec 19, 2023
Mrs. Donna Sorrell Rowland, 79, of Durham, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Donna was born April 19, 1944, in Durham, NC to the late William Dennis Sorrell and Evelyn Carmack Sorrell.
In addition to her parents, Donna was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Beal Rowland; brothers, Edward Sorrell, Bill Sorrell, Arthur Sorrell, and...
Maria Teresa Tzoumas
Dec 18, 2023
Maria Teresa Tzoumas (born Casillas Romero), of Durham, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at home early Monday morning, December 18, 2023 at the age of 84.
Teresa was born December 29, 1938 in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, to the late Ignacio Casillas Huerta and Velia Romero Angulo. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Pilar Guerrero...
Zoey (Zachary) Flye
Dec 17, 2023
Zoey (Zachary) Flye, 21, of Raleigh, died in a car accident on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Zoey was born March 25, 2002, in Chapel Hill, NC to Dan and Shelly Flye.
She enjoyed playing online games with friends and winning strategy board games against parents. Zoey loved all animals, most especially her dog Max adopted from the SPCA and she...
Jan Patrick
Dec 16, 2023
Jan Knott Patrick, 52, of Durham, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord & Savior in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born May 7, 1971 in Durham, NC to the late John and Judith Knott.
Ms. Patrick worked for over 25 years as a Customer Service Representative for Mutual Wholesale Drugs. She...
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