Recent Obituaries

Arrangements are being handled by Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home in Florida

Pauline Freed, 85, of Durham, NC passed away August 14, 2021 at Duke Regional Medical Center after a sudden brief illness, with her devoted daughter Valerie Brown continuously at her bedside. Her last hours were peaceful.

Born in 1936 in Kansas City, MO, Pauline moved with her husband Arnold Freed to Vineland, NJ to raise their three children: Jeffrey Freed,...

DURHAM- Mrs. Peggy Bowling Ferguson passed away on January 5, 2021.

Mrs. Ferguson was born December 1, 19** to Edward and Euva Bowling in Durham, NC. She retired from the banking industry working in the loan processing department for many years. Peggy was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist during her early years and later a member of Bethesda Baptist...

Arrangements handled by Gamble Funeral Service in Savannah, Georgia.

Arrangements are being handled by Layton Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501

DURHAM Rebecca Franklin Tunstall (“Becky”), 80, of Durham, transcended this earth and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 15, 2017. Her parents, brother, and three older sisters were awaiting her arrival in heaven. Becky was a life-long resident of Durham. She was born on June 24, 1937 in, literally, a log cabin in...

Arrangements Pending

Robert Bower of New Jersey, died at Duke University Medical Center on Sunday, November 20,2016. Arrangements are being handled by Mulligan Funeral Home in Harrison, New Jersey.

DURHAM Mr. Robert “Bobby” Epps Holder, Jr., 72, of Durham, died on Monday, March 20, 2017.Mr. Holder was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Robert Epps Holder Sr. and Betty Mae Tilley Holder. He served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a produce salesman at the Farmer’s Market...

Mr. Robert “Wayne” Joyner, 85, of Durham, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Duke University Hospital.

Mr. Joyner was born July 31, 1937, in Nash County, N.C. to the late William Guy and Blanche Edwards Joyner which precede him in death.

Wayne was a classic car lover and a charter member of the Bull City Street Rod Association. Wayne...

DURHAM Mr. Robert Wayne Wynne, 63, of Durham, died on Sunday, July 5, 2015.

Mr. Wynne was a native and lifelong resident of Durham He served in the U. S. Army Reserves and was a retired self-employed HVAC Technician. He was a former member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing and was an avid NC State fan. He...

Arrangements are being handled by James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville, SC.

Ruby Finch Bland, 80, passed away April 20, 2022 peacefully at her home.

Mrs. Bland was born May 22, 1941 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Eunice Inscoe Finch and James Alexander Finch, Sr.

Ruby’s true love was her family with Duke University basketball a close second. For over 53 years, Ruby and her husband Russell enjoyed gardening, canning,...

Arrangements will be handled by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors  in Hinton, WV 25951.

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