Recent Obituaries
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...
Thomas Marshall Andrews Jr.
Oct 3, 2010
ANDREWS DURHAM On October 3, 2010, Thomas Marshall Andrews went to his eternal home. He was the son of the late Thomas Marshall Andrews and Annie Browning Andrews Blue and is survived by brothers William “Billy” Blue and Michael Brent Blue. He grew up in the home of his beloved great grandmother, the late Eva Gilliam Browning. There he and...
Mary Frances Colclough
Oct 3, 2010
COLCLOUGHDURHAM Miss Mary Frances Colclough, 92, a former resident of Leesville Road, died at the Hillcrest Convalescent Center on Sunday, October 3, 2010.Miss. Colclough was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Colclough and Eva Lynam Colclough. She retired after 35 years from the American Tobacco Company. She was a lifelong member of...
Alexis Faith Webber
Oct 1, 2010
Alexis Faith Webber was stillborn on October 1st, 2010 at 5:47pm at WakeMed Cary Hospital in Cary, North Carolina. Although we never got to hold her in our arms, she will forever be held in our hearts. Survivors include: parents, Lee and Ashley Webber; older brother, Luke; twin brother, Nathan; maternal grandmother, Vickie Reid; maternal great-grandmother, Alice Reid; maternal uncle,...
Norwood Scott Crain
Oct 1, 2010
CRAINPROSPECT HILL Mr. Norwood Scott Crain, 49, of 14052 Hwy 86 North, died on Friday, October 1, 2010.Mr. Crain was the partner/ owner of the Crain Brothers Paint Company. He was known as “Mileormore” or “Bird” to his family and friends. He loved his family and he never hesitated to tell us. He was a loving committed father, son, brother...
Mary Rorie Hintz
Sep 28, 2010
HINTZDURHAM Mrs. Mary Rorie Hintz, 88, of 1141 Raynor Street, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Mrs. Hintz was born in Chesterfield, S.C. but had lived in Durham most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Loe Bonnie Rorie and Mary Cassidy Rorie. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She was a member of Fuller Memorial...
Edwin Allen Ed Wright, Sr.
Sep 28, 2010
WRIGHT IIDURHAM Mr. Edwin Allen “Ed” Wright, Sr., age 61, of 3034 Rosewood Drive, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.Mr. Wright was the son of the late J. G. Wright and Mary Lee Wright. He retired after being disabled from Durham Regional Hospital as a Purchasing Agent. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church....
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