Recent Obituaries
Lucille Alene Burch Greenhill
Jul 9, 2023
Mrs. Lucille Alene Burch Greenhill, 89, passed away July 9, 2023.
Lucy was born May 19, 1934, in Durham, NC to the late John Burch and Bertha Meadows Burch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Benny Greenhill; sisters, Ida Watson, Ruby James, and Pauline Bland; and brother, John Burch.
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Shirley Porter Spalding
Jul 9, 2023
Durham, NC - Shirley Porter Spalding, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on July 9, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1948, in Durham to the late Seth Owen Porter and Tiny Maynard Porter.
Shirley dedicated her life to her family, finding immense joy in being a mother to her two children, Wanda Ray Mitchell and the late Joesph...
Viola Estelle Parham Hogan
Jul 6, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Viola Estelle Parham Hogan of Durham, NC on July 6, 2023.
Born in Lunenburg County, Virginia, Estelle was the oldest of eight children. She moved to Durham at the age of 19 and resided until her passing. As a teenager, she began a long career at...
Lynn Susan Burda
Jul 5, 2023
Arrangements are being handled by Halligan–McCabe–DeVries Funeral Home, 614 N Main St, Davenport, IA 52803.
Charles "Chuck" R. Thompson, III
Jun 29, 2023
Charles “Chuck” R. Thompson, III, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was born in Durham, North Carolina on May 17, 1971 to Charles R. Thompson, Jr. and the late Carolyn Ray Thompson. Chuck attended the Durham Academy Learning Development Center and graduated from Southern High School.
Chuck had multiple disabilities all his life, however this never stopped...
Julia Fields Morton
Jun 29, 2023
Mrs. Julia Fields Morton, 85, was called home to be with The Lord this past Thursday, June 29, 2023. Her death was unexpected, and she was blessed to live each day to it’s fullest right up to her time to go to her heavenly home. Julia did not fear nor dread death as she had this blessed hope found...
Carol "Ann" Merritt
Jun 27, 2023
Carol “Ann” Merritt, 80, died peacefully on June 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 13, 1943 in Stem, NC to the late Shirley and Mary Williams. When she was a child she moved to Durham, NC where she lived the rest of her life. In 1960, she married Ray Merritt, and they...
Elaine Reingold Kleinmetz
Jun 26, 2023
Elaine Kleinmetz
Elaine Reingold Kleinmetz, 93, died peacefully on June 26, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1930 to Sara and George Reingold, where she graduated from Forest Park High School. Her family were immigrants from Russia/Ukraine. In the early 1960s she and her family moved to Charlotte, where she raised her two children...
Laura Ann Richardson
Jun 25, 2023
Mrs. Laura Ann Richardson, 77, passed away June 25, 2023.
Laura was born April 7, 1946, in Durham, NC to the late Vivian Troy Payne and Helen Karleskint Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Scott Ferrell, and grandson, Scott Wayne Ferrell.
Laura was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of...
Harvey Timothy Williams
Jun 24, 2023
Mr. Harvey Timothy Williams, known as Tim, passed away on June 24, 2023 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Tim was born August 16, 1947 to late parents Harvey Leason Williams, Jr. and Mary Grace Kane Williams. He was predeceased in death by his brother Terry Williams and sister-in-law Sue Stowers Brunner.
Tim is survived by his wife of 44 years...
Dr. Edward Hecht Bossen
Jun 24, 2023
Dr. Edward Hecht Bossen was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 9, 1939, to Morris and Sarah Bossen. He graduated from Lee High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Florida in 1961. By that point, he had met the love of his life, the beautiful Roxana Mack, and reluctantly left her in Florida as he headed...
Dominick Stingone
Jun 22, 2023
Arrangements are being handled by Branam Funeral Home, 809 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030.
Lucille R. Prunski
Jun 21, 2023
Lucille R. Prunski, born April 6, 1929, died June 21, 2023, at 94 years of age. A native of Dover, North Carolina, she lived in Austin, Texas during the past year due to illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Prunski, and survived by her daughter Charlotte (Salisbury) Putter of Austin, Texas, grandchildren Dr. Donald Salisbury of...
Bobby Ross Cates
Jun 21, 2023
Mr. Bobby Ross Cates, 92, passed away June 21, 2023.
Bobby was born April 10, 1931, in Durham, NC to the late Lonnie Cates and Jewel Holmes Cates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Ramsey Cates, and grandson, Nicholas Cates.
Bobby proudly served in the United States Army. He graduated from...
Martha "Marty" Lou Hubinek
Jun 20, 2023
Martha “Marty” Lou Hubinek, 75, of Durham, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1947 to the late Ellis “Tige” and Maggie Hodgins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her influential grandparents, Isaac...
Cheryl Elaine Lamb
Jun 19, 2023
Ms. Cheryl Elaine Lamb, 71, passed away June 19, 2023.
Cheryl was born November 28, 1951, in Columbia, SC to Clarice Driggers Lamb and the late Hobart Lamb.
Ms. Lamb was a faithful, active member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she coordinated children’s programs and worked as a daycare teacher for many years. She enjoyed Southern Gospel Music. Cheryl loved...
Joyce Chisenhall Hart
Jun 19, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Chisenhall Hart (Clayton), 78, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 19, 2023, in her home.
Joyce was born July 30, 1944, to Melvin and Sarah Clayton (McDowell) in Durham NC. Joyce graduated from Southern High School and went to work for the University of North Carolina as a Purchasing Agent where she retired. Joyce loved life and embraced every...
Erma "Jean" Emory Pate
Jun 19, 2023
Mrs. Erma “Jean” Emory Pate, 91, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Jean was born on April 16, 1932, in Durham, North Carolina to the late Walter T. Emory and Alma Daniel Emory. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Otis David Pate, and brothers, James Emory and Dwight Emory.
Mrs. Pate was...
Betty M. Cockrell
Jun 12, 2023
Betty M. Cockrell, 93, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1930, to the late John and Eva Mashburn.
Mrs. Cockrell worked for several years at Durham Hosiery Mill, but her real enjoyment was being a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. Betty attended and taught Sunday...
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