Recent Obituaries
Danny Rappleyea Sr.
Nov 17, 2010
RAPPLEYEADURHAM Danny Alfred Rappleyea, Sr., 65 of 602 Broach Rd. died Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was born in Harnett County, to the late George Alfred Rappleyea and Gladys Mae Moore Rappleyea. He retired from the City of Durham Wastewater Department as a Lead Operator. He served in the U. S. Marines.He is survived by his wife Phyllis Ruppard Rappleyea;...
Betty Yvonne Hales O’Briant
Nov 15, 2010
HILLSBOROUGH Mrs. Betty “Yvonne” Hales O’Briant, 74, died on Monday, November 15, 2010.Mrs. O’Briant was born in Middlesex, the daughter of the late Milford Hales and Ida Massengill Hales. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie O’Briant; son, Ronald O’Briant and wife, Tanya of Myrtle Beach; brother, Rev. George Hales of Durham; sisters, Rudean Stutts of Raleigh and Doris Perry...
Donna Vanhorn
Nov 14, 2010
Mrs. Donna Vanhorn, 83, of Durham, died on Sunday,November 14, 2010.She is survived by her son, Scott Vanhorn.Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park in Canton, Ohio.
Mary Jean Caviness Hogan
Nov 14, 2010
HOGANDURHAM Mrs. Mary Jean Caviness Hogan, 67, of Durham, died on Sunday, November 14, 2010.Mrs. Hogan was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Leonard Watts and Nellie Fowler Hayes. She was a homemaker and operated a Daycare in her home. She was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by Nauwita...
Thomas Parnell
Nov 12, 2010
PARNELLROXBORO Mr. Thomas Ray (Tinker) Parnell, Sr., 72 died on Friday, November 12, 2010. He was born in Smithfield, NC to the late John Millard Parnell and Dorothy Whitman Parnell. He retired after 30 years from the City of Durham as Survey Party Chief in the Engineering Department. He was a true Blue Devil fan. He was preceded in death...
James (Greg) Tyner
Nov 11, 2010
TYNERWAKE COUNTY James (Greg) Tyner, 52 died at Hospice of Wake County Thursday, November 11, 2010. He was born in New Hanover County, NC . He preceded in death by his father James E. Tyner. He is survived by his mother Shelby Vaughn of Creedmoor. Daughter Tara Priss Tyner of Southport, NC: Step daughter Jamie Lynn Ray of Chapel Hill:...
Judith Yow
Nov 10, 2010
YOWDURHAM Judith (Judy) Bowles Yow 70, of 2571 Barwick Dr. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Durham Regional Hospital.She was born in Creedmoor to the late Arthur and Jeanne Chappell Bowles. She was a Homemaker and member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. Also past member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading and...
Thomas (Tommy) Gunter
Nov 8, 2010
DURHAMThomas Richard “Tommy” Gunter, 73, of 1835 E. Geer St., died Monday, November 8, 2010, at Hock Pavilion. Mr. Gunter was born in Durham to the late Charles Richard and Dovie M. Durham Gunter. He was raised in the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh and was a loving father, friend and brother. Mr. Gunter was a member of Glenn School Road...
Lillie Walthall
Nov 7, 2010
Lillie Taylor Evans Walthall, 80, of 3311 Redwood Road, died Sunday, November 7, 2010, at Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Walthall was a native of Oxford. Before retiring, she was a nurse’s aide at Community Care. Mrs. Walthall was a loving mother. She loved her family and will be missed dearly. Mrs. Walthall was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
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...
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