Recent Obituaries
Meredith Thompson
Nov 4, 2010
Meredith Elaine Thompson, 73, 322 S. Mineral Springs Road, died Thursday, November 4, 2010, in Duke Hospital.Mrs. Thompson was born in Somerville, MA, to the late Andrew Jackson and Anna Doughty Riggsbee. She worked as an in-home healthcare professional. Mrs. Thompson was predeceased by her husband, Bobby Thompson.Surviving are two brothers, James Eugene Riggsbee and wife, Beatrice, of Durham and...
Linda Diane Walton
Nov 3, 2010
WALTONDURHAM Linda Diane Walton, 57, passed away at Duke University Medical Center on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 after an extended illness. Diane was born in Durham, NC on September 1, 1953 and was a special education student in Durham County Public Schools. After graduation Diane enjoyed working at the Durham Exchange Club Industries where she made many friends.Diane was pre-deceased...
Denise Pierce Williford
Nov 3, 2010
WILLIFORDDURHAM Mrs. Denise Pierce Williford, 57 of 1307 Snyder Street, died at her home on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.She was born in Windsor N. C. to the late Ike and Ruth Shaw White Pierce. She retired from Parkwood Elementary School as a Teacher’s Assistant. She was a member of Hope Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Tim...
Elaine Massengill
Nov 3, 2010
MASSENGILLDURHAM Ms. Elaine Massengill, 84, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Elaine was a lifelong resident of Butner. She retired after 30 years from the State of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Massengill, daughter Sharon Massengill and son James Massengill.She is survived by her son David Massengill; three grandchildren, Lori Emory of Butner,...
Henry Evans, Sr
Nov 1, 2010
EVANS, SR.ROUGEMONT Mr. Henry Wesley Evans, Sr., 70 of 1122 Hunters Circle, died on Monday, November 1, 2010.Mr. Evans was a native resident of Durham, the son of the late Vernon Arthur Evans and Bertha Carol Evans. He was of The Faith Free Will Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Green.He is survived by his...
Irving Dawson
Oct 31, 2010
DAWSONDURHAM Mr. Irving T. Dawson, 91, of Durham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 31, 2010.Mr. Dawson was born in Sampson County to the late Thaddeus B. Dawson and Hattie Bell Tew Dawson. He retired from the American Tobacco Company after 35 years. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, the Steadfast/ Bruce...
Lucy Honeycutt
Oct 25, 2010
Lucy Jane Oakley Honeycutt, 97, of 1709 Marly Drive, died Monday, October 25, 2010, at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Honeycutt was born in Pittsylvania, VA, to the late John and Emily Ethel Covington Puckett. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Adult Women’s Friendship Class. Before retiring she was employed by the American Tobacco Co.Surviving...
Wallace Boone Clayton
Oct 22, 2010
CLAYTONDURHAM Mr. Wallace Boone Clayton, 72, of Durham, died on Friday, October 22, 2010.Mr. Clayton was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Pervis Maynard and Hettie Ferrell Clayton. He retired from the Durham Public Schools as a Mechanic. He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Durham. He was preceded in...
Vernon Bryant (Turk) Martin, Jr.
Oct 22, 2010
Vernon “Turk” Martin Jr., 80, of Durham, died Friday, October 22, 2010, in Duke Medical Center. Mr. Martin was born in Durham to the late Vernon B. Martin Sr. and Elizabeth Currin Martin. He was employed with Arc Electric for 30 years and Lee Air Conditioners for 12 years. Mr. Martin was a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church....
Opal Wood Faucette
Oct 20, 2010
FAUCETTEDURHAM Mrs. Opal Wood Faucette, 87, of 3032 Ross Road, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.Mrs. Faucette was born in Forsyth County to the late Edward and Minnie West Wood. She retired from the Durham County Library. She was a strongly devoted Mother who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth Faucette; son,...
James Michael Mike Massengill
Oct 18, 2010
MASSENGILLBUTNER Mr. James Michael Massengill “Mike”, 62, died on Monday, October 18, 2010.Mike was a lifelong resident of Butner. He retired after 30 years from the state of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, William B. Massengill. He is survived by his wife, Janice Massengill; his mother, Elaine Massengill; one son, Brian Massengill and wife, Jennifer...
Frances Walker Campbell
Oct 14, 2010
CAMPBELLDURHAM Mrs. Frances Walker Campbell, 94, of Durham went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 14, 2010.Mrs. Campbell was born in Alamance County, the daughter of the late Levi Empson Walker and Ida Kernodle Walker. She retired after 35 years from Verizon (GTE of the SE). She was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist Church. She was an...
Linda Faye Kyles
Oct 11, 2010
KYLESCREEDMOOR Linda Faye Kyles, 66. of 645 Amsterdam Lane, died on Monday, October 11, 2010.Linda retired from GTE after 32 years of service as an Operator. She was a member of the Tabernacle of Life Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing and crafts and loved working around the house. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Thelma Walker...
Amanda Grace Carden
Oct 10, 2010
CARDENCREEDMOOR Mrs. Amanda Carden, 94, of 1596 Will Suitt Road, Creedmoor, died at Durham Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 10, 2010.Mrs. Carden was born in Durham to the late Wilson Elvis and Melissa Elizabeth Powers Pendergraft. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and lived her life serving the Lord. Prior to retiring from the Bible Book Store she...
Lonnie Ray Glosson
Oct 9, 2010
Mr. Lonnie Ray Glosson, 54 of Durham, died on Saturday, October 9, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Denise Jackson;one son, Lonnie Ray Glosson, Jr.,stepson, Brent Frazer; daughters, Amanda Glosson, Summerlynn Snipes, step-daughter, Laura Jarvis; brothers, Thomas Glosson and David Glosson; sister Brenda Blackburn and 2 grandchilden.
Carol Smith Bishop
Oct 9, 2010
BISHOPDURHAM Mrs. Carol Smith Bishop, 74, of Durham passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at her home with her family and her beloved cat Sasha.She was a retired Realtor. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Bishop and her parents, Karl and Harriet Tyler Smith. She is survived by her son, Don Hoskins of Raleigh; three...
Dolly Appel
Oct 8, 2010
Dolly Margaret Appel, 77, of 3902 Angier Ave., went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 8, 2010, at Hock Family Pavilion.Mrs. Appel was born in Durham to the late Leonard David and Nellie Mae Fowler Watts. Before retiring, she was employed with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mrs. Appel was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist Church and...
Charles (Buck) Utley
Oct 7, 2010
Charles “Buck” Rodwell Utley, 62, of Durham, died Thursday October 7, 2010. He was the son of the late Joseph W. and Betty Griffin Utley. Mr. Utley was a retired mechanic with Clearwater Hydraulics. He was a former member of Granville Co. C.B.A., president of Granville Grays and a member of the American Legion.He is survived by his wife, Shelbey...
Fisher, Jr. L. R. Buck
Oct 4, 2010
FISHERDURHAM Mr. L. R. “Buck” Fisher, Jr., 84, of 613 Starmont Drive, died on Monday, September 4, 2010.Mr. Fisher was a native of Durham, the son of the late L. R. Fisher, Sr. and Larah Elizabeth Odum. He served in the U. S. Navy during World II. After retiring from Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company he moved to Harkers Island...
Janet Fisher Haswell
Oct 4, 2010
HASWELLDURHAM Mrs. Janet Fisher Haswell, 77, of 3415 Ogburn Court died on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 2 a.m.Mrs. Haswell was born in Durham, the daughter of the late Talmadge Loten Fisher and Reba Tanner Fisher. She was a 1951 graduate of Durham High School, worked for WTVD for 14 years and retired from the State of N.C. as Purchasing...
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