Recent Obituaries
Sheryl Spoering
Jun 13, 2011
Sheryl Lynn (Sojka) Spoering, age 40, beloved wife of Erik Spoering, was called home on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.She was born on June 21, 1970 in Derby, CT and was the daughter of William Sojka of Thomaston and the late Karen (Turgeon) Sojka.She graduates from Seymour High School in 1988 and worked for...
Shirley Horton Sherron
Jun 11, 2011
SHERRONDURHAM Mrs. Shirley Horton Sherron, 69, of 413 Idlewood Drive, died at Durham Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 11, 2011.She retired after 30 years from Winn Dixie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spurgeon E. Sherron in 2004. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Cash and husband, Ted of Durham, Barbara Hodnett and husband, Lynn of Oxford...
Sheila Cay Lawrence
Jun 10, 2011
LAWRENCECLAYTON Mrs. Sheila Cay Lawrence, 56, of 129 W. Alex, Clayton died on Friday, June 10, 2011, after a 18 month battle with cancer.She was a native of Durham. Sheila was a generous and kind person, always thinking of others. She retired from the Social Security Administration after 30 years of service.She is survived by her husband, Lonnie J. Hicks;...
Gracie Lee Bell Mebane
Jun 6, 2011
Mrs. Gracie Bell Mebane, 83, of 5405 Hadrian Drive, Durham, NC passed peacefully into glory on Monday June 6, 2011. She was born and raised in the loving home of the late I.C. Bell and Beatrice Craddock Bell in Birmingham, AL, After her graduation from Parker High school in Birmingham, she continued her education at Tuskegee Institute earning both her...
James Johnson
Jun 5, 2011
DURHAM-Mr. James Oscar Johnson, 74, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011. He was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Pearlie Johnson and Addie Alston Johnson. He was a painter and owner of Oscar Johnson’s Paint Co. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Johnson, 1 son, James Aubrey “Jimmy” Johnson, 1 step-son, Douglas Kelly...
Willis Gray Carpenter, Jr.
May 31, 2011
CARPENTER, JR.DURHAM Mr. Willis “Gray” Carpenter, Jr., 68, of 2502 Redwood Road, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.Mr. Carpenter was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard for 7 years. During which time he was promoted to Sergeant and later served an additional year in the Reserves. Mr. Carpenter retired from...
Claiborne Eugene Morris
May 29, 2011
MORRISDURHAM Mr. Claiborne Eugene Morris, 81, of 2600 Barwick Drive, died on Sunday, May 29, 2011.Mr. Morris was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Carl Newton Morris and Mary Elizabeth Pope Morris. He retired after 35 years from Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company as a cut stem processing Supervisor. Mr. Morris was a member...
James Edgar Ladd III
May 28, 2011
LADD IIIDURHAM Mr. James Edgar Ladd III, age 84, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his home. James was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Jim and Lula Bell Harris Ladd. James was raised and resided on North Benjamine Street. For over 45 years, James was a part...
Arnetta May Johnson
May 28, 2011
JOHNSONDURHAM Mrs. Arnetta May Johnson, 87, a resident of Croasdaile Village, died at Durham Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2011.Mrs. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Deedy and Ethel Belle Herndon Johnson. She retired from the American Tobacco Company in 1984. She was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs....
Gloria Ann Hertsch Driver
May 28, 2011
DRIVERDURHAM Mrs. Gloria Ann Hertsch Driver, 83, of 7 Susanna Drive, died on Saturday, May 28, 2011.Mrs. Driver was born in Yonkers, NY to the late James W. and Christa W. Hertsch. She was the Co Founder and Secretary/Treasurer of Spee-Dee-Que Printing. Mrs. Driver was an active member of Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening and playing bridge. She...
Carolyn Ray Kearns
May 23, 2011
KEARNSDURHAM Mrs. Carolyn Ray Kearns, 75, of Durham, died on Monday, May 23, 2011, while on vacation in Wilmington.Mrs. Kearns was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Walter Glen Ray and Bettie Irene Griffin Ray. She retired from GTE as a supply clerk. She was a member of Guess Road Baptist Church. She was...
James Everett Wood
May 23, 2011
WOODDURHAM Mr. James Everett Wood, 84, a resident of Treyburn and formerly of the Bethesda Community, died on Monday, May 23, 2011.Mr. Wood was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late James Clemmons Wood and Mary Daniel Wood. In his early years he worked for Butrey’s Holloway Street Supermarket. He retired from Central Carolina Farmers...
LeRoy Hoffman
May 22, 2011
DURHAM-Mr. LeRoy C. Hoffman, 77 of 1015 Virgil Rd. died on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was the son of the late William Harvey Hoffman and Nellie Hair Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman worked for Durham Public Schools as Director of Maintenance and Operations before retiring, he was a member of Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death...
Stephen Rigsbee
May 21, 2011
DURHAM-Mr. Stephen “Trent” Rigsbee, 38, of 22 Dudley Circle died on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. He was of the Baptist faith. Trent graduated from Southern High School and UNC Dental School in Chapel Hill. He is survived by his wife, Rachael Mercer Rigsbee of Raleigh; 2 daughters, Morgan and Payton Rigsbee...
Edna Mitchell
May 20, 2011
DURHAM-Mrs. Edna Ida Mitchell, 81, of 617 Hazelwood Dr. died on Friday, May 20, 2011. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Augustus Goss and Lorena McGhee Goss. She retired from Liggett & Myers, and was a member of Wakeminster Baptist Church. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Roland...
Rev. Russell R. Rigsbee
May 19, 2011
RIGSBEEDURHAM Rev. Russell Roosevelt Rigsbee, 75, of Durham, died on Thursday, May 19, 2011.He served in both U. S. Coast Guard and the U. S. Air Force. He was the minister of the Lighthouse in California before retiring. He was a member of the Columbus Ave. Baptist Church and attended the Southwestern Seminary School. He attended the Page Road Baptist...
William Duke
May 18, 2011
DUKEDURHAM Mr. William Bruce “Henry” Duke, 51, of Durham, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.Henry was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. He was employed with Tire King.He is survived by his mother, Helen Ashley Duke; one daughter, Miranda Duke and a brother, Randy Lee Duke.Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Memorial...
Euerline Hunter Warren
May 17, 2011
WARRENDURHAM Mrs. Euerline Hunter Warren, 94, of Durham, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.Mrs. Warren was born in Edgecombe County, but lived most of her life in Durham. She was the daughter of the late Vonnie and Mattie Moye Hunter. She was homemaker and a member of Dukes Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Roger Wayne Forehand
May 15, 2011
FOREHANDAPEX Mr. Roger Wayne Forehand, 51, of 380 Markham Plantation, died on Sunday, May 15, 2011.Roger had a generous and beautiful soul that loved his family and friends. He was employed with Red Hat as a Senior Communications Engineer. He was a member of the Phoenix Motorcycle Club and volunteered with the Carolina Care Bullies.He is survived by his parents,...
Janet Faye Brown Billings
May 14, 2011
BILLINGSDURHAM Mrs. Janet Faye Billings, 65 of Durham, died on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Mrs. Billings was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late James Edward Brown and Mamie Viola Smith Brown. She was a beloved wife, mother and MeMa to her family. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and taught her...
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