Recent Obituaries

Oct 21, 2013

Oct 21, 2013

DURHAM- Dolphus Hall Bordeaux, 75, of Durham died on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was the son of the late Roy Howard Bordeaux and Marietta Hall Bordeaux. Mr. Bordeaux served in the U.S. Army.  He loved fishing and was also a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Lillian “Lillie” Boyte, two brothers...

Oct 16, 2013

DURHAM Lorena Roberts Green, 91, of Durham, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.Mrs. Green was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. She was a homemaker and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Green.

She is survived by her son, Randy Harris (Kaye) of San Antonio, Tex.; step-daughter, Becky Olbrych...

Oct 13, 2013

James Carl Steele, 60, of Willard NC, died on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

Mr. Steele had lived in Willard for the past 27 years.  He worked in construction as an acoustic ceiling installer and was also a Taxidermist. He was a skilled guitarist and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence David Steele.

He is survived...

Oct 12, 2013

DURHAM  Lorenzo Puebla Hernandez, 47, of Durham, died on Saturday, October 12, 2013.  Mr. Puebla was born in Durango, Mexico. He worked for DGO Painting Company. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Anselma Puebla; two sons, Hector Puebla and Maico Puebla; daughter, Valerai Puebla; ten  brothers, Hector, Elias, Zacarias, Manuel, Cosme and...

Oct 11, 2013

DURHAM- Barbara Jean Castleberry Long, 73, of Durham died on Friday, October 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late James Dossie Castleberry and Addie Pauline Merritt Castleberry. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Clay Long.  Mrs. Long retired from Burlington Mills and also worked  at Little Rebel Convenience Store in the Oak Grove Community. She...

Oct 10, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Faye Althea Hewett Tilley, 81, of Durham, died on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She grew up in Brunswick County, NC and lived her adults years in Durham.  She is the daughter of the late Weldon Dudley Hewett and Edith Mooney Hewett. She was a retired seamstress with Royal Home Fashions. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran...

Oct 2, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Bonny Campbell Prevatte, 96, of Durham, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. She lived in Pembroke before moving to Durham to live with her daughter, Sally.

Bonny was born in Robeson County to the late Frank Leslie Campbell and Nancy Emily Jones Campbell. She was a faithful church member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church and the Ruth Bible...

Sep 29, 2013

FRANKLINTON  Mr. Clearance Julius “Duwon” Bass, 51, of 3683 Bruce Garner Road, died on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his home.

Mr. Bass was born in Durham and was a Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his mother Sallie Currie  Bass Overby and father, Edward James Bass. He is survived by his wife, Rita Aileen Hicks Bass; step-father, James...

Sep 28, 2013

MEBANE  Mr. Carl Eugene Best II, 37, of 1515 Mill Creek Road, died on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Mr. Best was born in Durham . He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and was an avid fan of WWE fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Eugene Best Sr. and grandmother, Lyona Best. He is...

Sep 27, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Betty Jean Paschall Snow, 80, of  Durham, died on Friday, September 27, 2013.Mrs. Snow was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Herman L. Paschall, Sr. and Lillian Colclough Paschall. She worked for Liggett & Myers and retired from Colonial Store and SunTrust Bank.  She was a member of the First Free Will...

Sep 27, 2013

DURHAM Mr. Wade Clarence Grady, 75, of Durham, died on Friday, September 27, 2013.Mr. Grady was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Ervin and Nora Lloyd Grady. He retired from the American Tobacco Company as a Machinist. He attended Freedom Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lamm Grady; brothers,...

Sep 25, 2013

DURHAM Mr. Charles Williams “Bill” Wilkins, Sr., 83, of 2513 S. Alston Ave., died on Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

Mr. Wilkins was born in Orange Factory to the late Vester James Wilkins and Mary Lucy Ellis Wilkins. He retired from Burroughs Welcome where he worked in the Maintenance Dept. He loved fishing, hunting and playing his guitar. He was preceded...

Sep 25, 2013

 

DURHAM Mrs. Clara Ruth Perry, 90 of Durham, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late James Offie Clements and Blanche Beavers Clements. She retired from the American Tobacco Company after 42 years. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Sep 24, 2013

DURHAM Mr. L. Ray Hamilton, 64, of 2629 Bonnie Brae Road, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ray was born in Wake County to the late Edward Louis Hamilton and Velma Lee Hamilton.  He served as a Ranger in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.   After 40...

Sep 23, 2013

DURHAM Mrs. Julia Meadows Gooch Vaughan of S. Mineral Springs Road in Durham was welcomed into Heaven’s gates on September 23, 2013.

Julia was born and raised in Wilton, Granville County, the daughter of the late Eddie and Lizzie Mitchell Gooch. She graduated from Wilton High School and moved to Durham in 1946. She was an active member of Fletcher’s...

Sep 23, 2013

PERSON CO.  Mr. Darryl Bryant Morris, 78. of Timberlake died on Monday, September 23, 2013. He was the son of the late Fred Morris and Sudie Weatherly Morris. He served in the National Guard. Mr. Morris was owner and manager of Darryl Morris Rentals and a member of Faith Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years,...

Sep 21, 2013

Durham- Raymond Alexander Summey, 94,  of Durham died at the Pittsboro Christian Village on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Mr. Summey  was  a  Army Veteran of WWII and was awarded The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart.  He was a member of Northgate Chapel and was a speaker at several Chapel Assemblies. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Sep 20, 2013

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Sep 20, 2013

GEORGIA- Mr. Garland Ford, 64, of Georgia died on Friday, September 20, 2013.  He was a Durham native but lived in Georgia for over 20 years. He was the son of the late Elmo L. Ford.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Browning Ford of Hephzibah, Georgia; one brother, Lewis Ford and wife Pat of Rougemont; one sister, Dorothy...