Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 10, 2012

Durham-Donald Wayne Eubanks, 77, of Durham died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 after a lengthy illness and injuries sustained from a recent fall. He was the son of the late Wilburt Eubanks and Lessie Carver Eubanks. He was a Veteran of the US Army where he served at Thule Greenland AF Base. He retired from IBM and an avid Duke...

Oct 7, 2012

DURHAM-Judy Wu Pham, 30, of Durham died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Mrs. Pham was a Pharmacist at Duke Hospital. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She is survived by her husband, Nam-Kha Pham, parents, Cheng Wu and Bing Hong, one daughter, Amelia Pham of Durham; one sister, Jennifer Davenport of Birmingham, AL.A memorial service will be held...

Oct 7, 2012

DURHAM- Kenneth “Wayne” Stephenson, 60, of Durham died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. He was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Lewis David Stephenson and Doris Glenn Stephenson. He was a self-employed sound engineer, an avid Tar Heel fan and he loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Rita Stephenson, one son,...

Oct 7, 2012

DURHAM-Ann Marie Carpenter Davis, 72, of Durham died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Doc Carpenter and Odele Lloyd Carpenter. Mrs. Davis retired from Duke University after 33 years of service as a Bio-Medical Secretary. She currently worked for Dickerson Fencing. She attended Freedom Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Oct 5, 2012

DURHAM-Della Bradley Wilson, 90, of Durham died on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Milton Bradley and Mannie Addison Bradley. Mrs. Wilson retired from D.C. May Crepe as a seamstress after thirty four years of service. She was a member of Freedom Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy L. Wilson, two...

Oct 5, 2012

Oct 4, 2012

DURHAM-Clarine Williams Allen, 88, of Durham died on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Erwin Lester Williams and Kittie May Ellis Williams. She was a switchboard operator for the VA Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Allen, three sisters, Frances Potts, Lois Potts and...

Sep 30, 2012

CREEDMOOR Mrs. Karen Best Sherow, 55, of 1640 Birch Drive, died on Sunday, September 30, 2012.Karen was a native of Durham. She graduated from Durham High School in 1975 and was a former employee of Durham Regional Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Hydra S. Best and her daughter, Amy Hales.She...

Sep 25, 2012

DURHAM Bettie Jean Lassiter, 73, of Durham, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.Bettie was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. She retired from Woolworths and operated BB’s Daycare in her home for 10 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Bettie was an avid Tarheel Fan. She is survived by her sister, Martha...

Sep 25, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Charles “Bert” Piekaar, 54, of 6923 Leesville Road, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.Mr. Piekaar was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Charles Bertis Piekaar and Ruby Lee Sykes Piekaar. He was employed with Durham Academy for 35 years as a Maintenance Foreman. He was a member of Shady Grove Free Will...

Sep 25, 2012

DURHAM Mr. Floyd Neal Perry, 91, of Durham, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.Mr. Perry was born in Wake County to the late Matthew and Winnie O’Neal Perry. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired after 30 years from the American Tobacco Company as a Fixer. He was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist...

Sep 23, 2012

BAHAMA-Annie Mae Yeargin Ellis, 84, of Bahama died on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Robert Yeargin and Ludie Stroud Yeargin. Mrs. Ellis retired from Byrds Foods as a Deli Manager. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey Ellis, one son, Russell Ellis.She is survived by two sons, Jack D. Ellis, Roger Ellis...