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Leonard Thomas Wilson Jr.

Leonard Thomas Wilson Jr.

Nov 10, 2012

CREEDMOOR Mr. Leonard Thomas “Tommy” Wilson, Jr., 37, of 1189 Cash Road, died on Saturday, November 10, 2012.Mr. Wilson was a native and lifelong resident of Creedmoor. He was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor. He was self-employed.He is survived by his parents, Leonard Thomas Wilson, Sr. and Frankie Dillard Wilson; his wife, Mamie Wilson; one son,...

Percy Louis Duke

Percy Louis Duke

Nov 9, 2012

HENDERSON Mr. Percy Louis Duke, 80, of 594 Aycock Road, died on Friday, November 9, 2012.Mr. Duke was born in Durham to the late Graham and Lillie Mae Teasley Duke. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean War. He retired as a Senior Master Carpenter with the Duke University Carpenter Shop. He enjoyed fishing.He...

Jacob Henry Elliott

Jacob Henry Elliott

Nov 6, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Jacob Henry Elliott, 78, of Durham, died on Tuesday, November 06, 2012.Mr. Elliott was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Jacob Kirby Elliott and Nannie Belle Yeargan Elliott. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired after 33 years from Pilot Freight as a Mechanic. He attended Shady Grove Free Will...

Amelia Joann Boswell

Amelia Joann Boswell

Nov 5, 2012

DURHAM Ms. Amelia Joann Boswell, 76, of Durham, died on Monday, November 5, 2012.Ms. Boswell was born in Elizabeth City to the late Robert Clinton Russell, Sr. and Rosalee Story Russell. She retired from Duke Medical Center in Environmental ServicesShe is survived by her friend, Elmo Honeycutt; three sons, Tracy Boswell and wife, Monica of Stem, Darryl Boswell of Durham...

Carolyn Jean Williams

Carolyn Jean Williams

Nov 3, 2012

DURHAM-Mrs. Carolyn “Jean” Williams, 81, of Durham died on Saturday, November 03, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William C. Partin and Ruth Burnette Partin. She retired from BCBS of N.C. as a Supervisor of Claims Research. Mrs. Williams was a Charter Member of Farrington Road Baptist Church, also an avid fan of the UNC Tarheel Women’s Basketball....

Connie Earl Wright

Connie Earl Wright

Nov 3, 2012

GRANVILLE- Mr. Connie Earl Wright, 68, of Stem died on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Granville County Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Durham with the Rev. Tim Wheeler officiating. Visitation with the family will be at the church...

Annie Jean Flinchum

Annie Jean Flinchum

Nov 1, 2012

DURHAM Annie Jean Flinchum, 80, departed this life on Thursday, November 01, 2012, at Stafford house in Durham. She was the youngest child of Roy M. and Carrie L. Flinchum, born December 7, 1931 in Draper NC. She grew up in Murdoch School in Butner NC. She was an outgoing, quickly trainable compassionate person. She remained there as an adult,...

Dessie Columbus Durham

Dessie Columbus Durham

Oct 27, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Dessie Columbus Durham; 94, a former resident of Durham, died on Saturday, October 27, 2012. He had lived in Eden for the past 10 years.Mr. Durham was born in Hall County, Georgia to the late Dessie C. Durham and Alma Smith Durham. He retired from Golden Belt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Durham, daughter,...

Wesley Allen Weeks

Wesley Allen Weeks

Oct 27, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Wesley Allen Weeks, Sr., 81, a former resident of Durham, died on Saturday, October 27, 2012.Mr. Weeks was born in Sampson County to the late Robert Wesley Weeks and Lula Estelle Ammons Weeks. Prior to retiring from J & H Glass Company, he ran dairy routes for Long Meadow and Pine State Dairies. He was preceded in death...

Yvonne Brantley Waters

Yvonne Brantley Waters

Oct 24, 2012

DURHAM Mrs. Yvonne Brantley Waters, 75, of Durham, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.Mrs. Waters was a native of Nash County, the daughter of the late Arnold Green Brantley and Viola Reams Brantley. She lived in Beaufort County for 27 years. After retiring with over 20 years of service from GTE she worked 27 years as a private in home...

Edward E. Champion

Edward E. Champion

Oct 23, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Edward E. Champion, 80 of 5535 Burton Chapel Road, died on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.Mr. Champion was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late AuFice P. Champion and Caroline Evans Champion. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was employed with General Electric of Mebane as a Security...

Mr. P.W. Clayton

Mr. P.W. Clayton

Oct 21, 2012

WAKE COUNTY- Mr. P.W. Clayton, 76, of Cary died on Sunday, October 21, 2012. He was the son of the late W.W. Clayton and Elma Blackwood Clayton. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a machinist for Liggett & Myers and was the owner and operator of Crystal Coast Transport, Inc. He was known affectionately as “ Blue Grand-Daddy...

Rodney Watson

Rodney Watson

Oct 21, 2012

DURHAM Rodney Phillip Watson, 41, of Durham, died on Sunday, October 21, 2012, after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Rodney was born on October 2, 1971 in Durham. He was employed as a mechanic with N-Tune Automotive. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy P. Watson and his uncle Donnie Watson. Rodney loved life and could always...

Mildred Mickey Michael

Mildred Mickey Michael

Oct 20, 2012

DURHAM-Mildred L. “Mickey” Michael, 86, of Durham passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Luther Latta and Mamie Hunt Latta. Mickey was a loving wife and mother who raised three boys and was always thinking of others. She was much loved by her many friends, her...

Maurice Stephenson

Maurice Stephenson

Oct 18, 2012

Maurice (Steve) B. Stephenson, 81 of Creedmoor passed away October 18th, 2012. He was retired from the U.S Air Force where he served in Korea and Viet Nam. Steve is survived by his wife Mary Johnson Stephenson, one son, Mauri Stephenson, one step-son, Phillip Eugene Partin, one granddaughter Angela Stephenson Starke and husband David, and their children Braeden (7) and...

Odis Odell Hutchins Jr.

Odis Odell Hutchins Jr.

Oct 14, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Odis Odell Hutchins, Jr., 75, of 3856 Angier Avenue, died on Sunday, October 14, 2012.Mr. Hutchins was born in Swain County to the late Odis Odell Hutchins, Sr. and Gertrude Payne Hutchins. He was a 1957 graduate of Oxford Orphanage and was a Printer. He was a Coach and Commissioner of the Bethesda Athletic Association. He was preceded...

Anne Hawley Perry

Anne Hawley Perry

Oct 13, 2012

DURHAM-Anne Hawley Zeck Perry, 67, died on Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late William Oney Hawley and Alice Causey Hawley. She was employed by Erwin Oil Co. for 27 years. She was a member of Greystone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Francis...

Niki Leigh McCorkle Jones

Niki Leigh McCorkle Jones

Oct 13, 2012

STEM Mrs. Niki Leigh McCorkle Jones, 38, of Stem, died on Saturday, October 13, 2012.Niki was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor. She was preceded in death by her father, Lionel B. McCorkle.She is survived by her husband, Chuck Jones; two daughters, Gabrielle Jones and Autumn Jones; her...

William Colley

William Colley

Oct 12, 2012

William Leon Colley, Sr. age 75, of Durham, NC, died Friday, October 12, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was a son of the late James D. and Alice B. Colley. He is survived by his wife, Dottie M. Colley of the home; his son, William L. Colley, Jr. and wife Kim of Durham, NC; and his daughter, Debra Jean...

Mary Hill

Mary Hill

Oct 10, 2012

DURHAM- Mary Laura Keen Hill, 74, of Durham died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Coy Keen and Lucy Baker Keen. She was born in Johnston Co. on October 19, 1937. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church, but grew up attending the Salvation Army, and later Angier Avenue Baptist Church. She...