Recent Obituaries
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...
Luna Mae Woods
May 13, 2011
DURHAM-Luna Mae Hocutt Woods, 84, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, a truly remarkable woman went to be with her Lord and Savior. A fantastic mother, grandmother and caring lady to all her family and friends. A high school graduate with some extended education. An employee of Duke University and the Medical Center for 44 years. Starting out in the...
Russell Rusty McCauley Scarborough
May 13, 2011
SCARBOROUGH, JR.DURHAM Mr. Russell “Rusty” McCauley Scarborough, Jr., 61, of Durham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 13, 2011.Mr. Scarborough was a native and resident of Durham, the son of the late Russell McCauley Scarborough, Sr. and Virginia Thomas S. Teasley. He was a Licensed Insurance and Financial Advisor for over 35 years. He...
Evelyn Tunstall Eakes
May 12, 2011
EAKESDURHAM Mrs. Evelyn Tunstall Eakes, 89, died on Thursday, May 12, 2011.Mrs. Eakes was a native of Granville County, the daughter of the late William O. Tunstall and Mittie Clayton Tunstall. She retired from the City of Durham as a secretary in the Water and Sewer Maintenance Department. She is survived by her son, Odis Eakes Jr. and wife, Gracie...
Lisa Jones Searls
May 12, 2011
SEARLSCREEDMOOR Lisa Jones Searls, 50, of Creedmoor, died at Durham Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 12, 2011.Lisa was a former employee of the N.C. Eye and Ear in Medical Records. She was a member of the Rebecca’s Hope Christian Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar C. Jones.She is survived by her mother and step-father, Clara and...
Evelyn Skinner
May 6, 2011
DURHAM-Mrs. Evelyn Stone Skinner, 78, of 1102 Cabin Creek Rd. died on Friday, May 6, 2011. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Leeorus Stone and Rosalyn Stallings Stone. She retired from BCBS of NC. Mrs. Skinner was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and Cornerstone Sunday School Class. She is survived by...
William Finch
May 6, 2011
DURHAM-Mr. William “Bill” Sanford Finch, Sr., 85 of 1210 Hamlin Rd. died on Friday, May 6, 2011. He was the son of the late James Alexander and Eunice Inscoe Finch. Mr. Finch served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Borden Brick & Tile after 44 years of service as a Manufacturing Supervisor. He was a member of Cedar Fork...
Lois Buchanan Hopkins
May 4, 2011
HOPKINSDURHAM Mrs. Lois Buchanan Hopkins, 88, of Durham, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.Mrs. Hopkins was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late John H and Missouri Johnson Buchanan. She was employed with Durham Hosiery Mill until they closed and went on to retire from White Star Laundry. She was a member of Faith Harvest...
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