Recent Obituaries
Mary Kathleen Burgess
Feb 4, 2023
Mary Kathleen Sharpe Burgess (“Kathleen”) died on February 4, 2023, at 88 years old following a brave battle from congestive heart failure. She was the oldest of eight children born in Person County, NC to the late William and Alma Grinstead Sharpe.
She is also proceeded in death by her “special friend” Bobby Proctor Sr. as well as her...
Robert Francis "Bob" DeSimone
Feb 3, 2023
Robert Francis “Bob” DeSimone, 80, of Durham, NC passed away February 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. DeSimone was born January 26, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alfred Francis and Shirley Clum DeSimone which precede him in death. Also, preceded a brother William “Billy” and wife Rosemary DeSimone of Cold Spring, NY
Bob is survived by...
Rita Buck Nelson
Feb 1, 2023
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Bible Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev Jimmy Hall and Rev. Greg Allison.
John Francis Steege
Jan 30, 2023
John Francis Steege died on January 30, 2023, of congestive heart failure at age 76. He was born and grew up in Queens, NY, the youngest son of the Reverend Martin Steege and Lucie Steege, a nurse who provided access to reproductive healthcare to low-income women. He attended Stanford University and Yale Medical School to become an OB-GYN.
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Tammie Fisher Harris
Jan 25, 2023
Tammie Fisher Harris, 63, of Durham, NC passed away January 25, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.
Tammie was born in Durham, N.C. to the Gordon and Ruth Woolard Fisher which precede her in death.
She was employed with Durham Public School System for over 33 years.
Tammie is survived by her husband of over 45 years, Everett C. “Buddy” Harris,...
Linwood "Doug" Douglas Watson
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Linwood “Doug” Douglas Watson, 68, passed away January 24, 2023.
Doug was born February 27, 1954, in Durham, NC to the late Linwood Thel “Blue” Watson and Betsy Ann Griffin Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan “Susie” Joyce Watson.
Mr. Watson is survived by his son, Kevin Watson...
Tennielean Hill Fletcher
Jan 24, 2023
Tennielean Hill Fletcher, 88, of Durham, NC passed away on January 24, 2023 after a brief illness.
Tennielean was born on October 27, 1934 to James Isaac and Pattie Sue Day Hill in Rougemont, NC. After graduating High School, she was the first recipient of the Rougemont Ruritan Club’s College Scholarship. She attended East Carolina University, earning a degree in...
Martha Carlton Biggs
Jan 24, 2023
Martha Carlton Biggs of Durham, North Carolina passed away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 86. Martha died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
Martha was born November 14, 1936, to the late Lowe Carlton and Lois Herndon Carlton. She was preceded in death by her sister, Francis Carlton Hutchins and brother, James Carlton. Martha is...
Vance S. Phillips, Sr.
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Vance S. Phillips, Sr., 95, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Maria Parham Hospital.
Vance was born June 3, 1927, to the late Floyd Agustus Phillips and Bessie May Whaling. He grew up in Durham County and enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII. He served aboard the USS Lavaca in the Pacific. After the war, he...
Thomas "Tommy" Alfred Fletcher
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Alfred Fletcher, 80, passed away January 18, 2023.
Tommy was born September 20, 1942, in Durham, NC to the late Lewis Boone and Ada Moore Fletcher.
Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Pat McLean-Fletcher; daughters, Robin Alford (Johnny) and Wendy Carden; sons, Todd Fletcher and Page Fletcher (Shelly); stepson, Mark James (Julie); grandchildren,...
Paul Edward Herndon
Jan 12, 2023
Paul Edward Herndon, 90, of Durham, N.C., peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born in Durham, N.C. at Watts Hospital to the late Theodore and Arelia Herndon on August 13, 1932.
Mr. Herndon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 5 years. He married the love of his life Lillian “Sally”...
Vyrtee Berry Hight
Jan 9, 2023
Mrs. Vyrtee Frances Berry Hight, 96, passed away January 9, 2023.
Vyrtee was born November 20, 1926, a daughter to the late Newby Bryant Berry and Annie Lee Hall Berry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hight was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hight; sister, Foy Bridgers; and niece, Patricia Goodwin.
Mrs. Hight is survived by...
Dennis Walter Greenhill
Jan 8, 2023
Mr. Dennis Walter Greenhill was born February 15, 1948, in Durham, North Carolina. Dennis is preceded in death by his father, Claude Elmo Greenhill; mother, Jacqueline Baas Greenhill; and brother, Robert Greenhill.
Dennis served in the naval reserve for four years, which included a thirteen-month stint in Da Nang, Vietnam as a heavy equipment operator. Dennis married the...
Phyllis Adelson Becker
Jan 8, 2023
Arrangements are being handled by Star of David Memorial Chapel in West Babylon, NY. A complete obituary will follow.
Daryl Keith Freeman
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. Daryl Keith Freeman, 61, passed away January 7, 2023.
Daryl was born July 20, 1961, to the late Bernice Freeman and Barbara Lane in Durham, NC.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Johnson.
Daryl was a native of Hillsborough. He was the Manager of the Budget...
Agnes Webster
Jan 6, 2023
DURHAM - Agnes Pauline Webster, 85, passed away on, January 6, 2023, at Parkview Health & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. She was born in Castlewood, Virginia, the daughter of the late George Wilson Hurd and Savannah Estelle Hurd. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Webster was also predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Kenneth Delay...
Maxine Stern
Jan 4, 2023
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Beth El Synagogue on Sunday January 8, 2023. Burial will follow at Durham Hebrew Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow
Shiffra Fenson
Jan 4, 2023
Arrangements are being handled by Chesed Shel Emes (Jewish Funeral Chapel) 1023 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB Canada R2W 3P9.
Georgia Nash Harris
Jan 1, 2023
Georgia Nash Harris (92) went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2023 at Bethesda Family Care Home in Clayton, N.C. Daughter of the late Lennox and Malvine Nash, she was born on January 7, 1930 in Durham, NC. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, her “first and only love” of fifty years, David A...
Fannie Mae Goodwin
Dec 28, 2022
Fannie Mae Goodwin, 92, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born December 8, 1930, in Durham, N.C. to the late Joseph and Mary Boothe.
Mrs. Goodwin has proudly spent her life in Durham. She has been a member of Gorman Baptist Church for over 50 years. Fannie Mae worked a number of...
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