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Leroy Maxwell May
Sep 21, 2023
Leroy Maxwell May, 92, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1931 in Providence, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Vaden Pate May.
Mr. May earned his Master’s degree from the University of Colorado. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 1948 to 1950 in New Mexico. Leroy worked...
Adel Nikolsky
Sep 18, 2023
A Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Daniel Greyber. A full obituary to follow.
Clayton Hjalmer "Clay" Pederson, Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Clayton “Clay” Pederson Sr. passed away on Saturday Sept 16th just 3 weeks shy of his 80th birthday.
Clay grew up in Colorado splitting time in North Dakota as well as Mississippi. He attended the University of Colorado where he played football and Ole Miss.
Clay Sr. was an Army Captain, Green Beret and a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, these...
Linda Ferrell
Sep 15, 2023
Linda Ferrell of Timberlake, North Carolina was called home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife and mother, who also worked outside the home. She retired from American Tobacco Company while in Reidsville, North Carolina, and worked at Burlington & Whitaker Mills prior to that. ...
Jon Fish
Sep 15, 2023
Jon Franklin Fish, 51, of Durham passed away Thursday, September 15, 2023.
Jon was born July 8, 1972, in Durham to Benjamin Franklin Fish and Betsy Merle Carlton. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Fish.
Mr. Fish enjoyed racing cars at Orange County Speedway & Motor cross. He enjoyed spending time with his racing family. Jon loved...
Jack Dempsey Rogers
Sep 14, 2023
Jack Dempsey Rogers, 103, of Durham passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Croasdaile Village.
Jack was born March 10, 1920, in Durham to the late Robert Connie and Melissa Gaynus Rogers. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Juanita Ricks Rogers; sisters, Katherine Boyer, Vila “Billie” Mayhew, Katie Swaim, and Dorothy Bishop; brothers William “Buddy”...
Carolyn Cash Ray
Sep 13, 2023
Mrs. Carolyn Cash Ray, 75, of Fuquay-Varina, formerly of Creedmoor, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC.
Carolyn was born June 3, 1948, in Durham to the late John and Ethel Rigsbee Cash.
Carolyn was a homemaker and a Nannie, taking care of many children in her community over the years. She enjoyed crocheting...
Glenda Jean Payne
Sep 8, 2023
Glenda Jean Payne of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday September 8th 2023.
She is survived by her children Ashley & Dustin Carnell, Angel Payne Joseph & Brooke Payne. She had 6 grandchildren, Trinity & Kaylin Mangum, Isabella & Darren Carnell, Ryyder Payne, and Adalynn Carnell that she loved more than life itself. She was the most loving...
Shirlyon "Wayne" Johnson
Sep 8, 2023
Shirlyon “Wayne” Johnson, 72, of Durham, North Carolina passed away suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1950, to the late Woodrow Wilson Johnson and Sallie Louise Elliott Johnson.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Woodrow Wiley Johnson, and sister; Peggy Johnson May.
Wayne is survived by his...
David Wesley Bryant
Sep 7, 2023
David Wesley Bryant, 68, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on July 30, 1955 to Johnny and Georgie Bryant.
Mr. Bryant worked for over 40 years for Duke University as a Superintendent in Facilities Management until his recent retirement. In his younger years he enjoyed tinkering with...
Gene Hargett Cowell
Sep 5, 2023
Gene Hargett Cowell, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, in Durham, N.C. at the age of 77 years old. Gene’s passing resulted from medical complications associated with A.L.S.
Gene was born in Jacksonville, N.C. on January 19, 1946, to Marion Aubrey Cowell, Sr., and Alice Sanders Cowell. He served in the United States Air...
Dr. David Paul Adams
Sep 5, 2023
Dr. David Paul Adams, son of the late Fred and Irene Adams, passed away, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of compassion and dedication. He is survived by his loving siblings, brother Bob (Fanshu) Adams and sister Karen (Matt) Foxman.
David's journey through life was marked by a deep sense of adventure. As a child, he explored the world...
Harold David Fletcher
Sep 3, 2023
Harold David Fletcher, 88, of Durham, NC passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living Facility.
Harold was born on October 25, 1934, to Clarence and Beulah Warren Fletcher of Durham, NC. Harold was one of 10 children. He and his family were tenant farmers. He developed a very strong work ethic at a young...
Susan Wrenn
Sep 3, 2023
Susan Kay Wrenn, 69, of Durham passed away Sunday September 3, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.
Susan was born April 23, 1954, in Durham to the late Ralph B. and Mary McGhee Wrenn.
Susan was employed with Burroughs Wellcome in RTP for many years and later retiring from the UNC Library System. She loved flower gardening...
Leonard J. Norry
Sep 2, 2023
Leonard J. Norry died peacefully at his home in Durham, North Carolina on September 2, 2023, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. He was born November 24, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Rose and Irving Norry. He moved to Rochester at age 2 and to Maryland at age 14, where he graduated from Bladensburg High School as...
Donna Steiner
Aug 31, 2023
Ms. Donna Arlene Steiner, 71, passed peacefully August 31 2023.Donna was born April 6, 1952 in Montreal Canada. She is survived by her sister, Susan Margolian (Hart), and preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Gertrude Scharge Steiner and Mr. Herman Steiner, and her brother, Arnold Izenberg (Debbie). Donna held a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University and...
SFC James "Big Jim" Fowler, U.S. Army (Retired)
Aug 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Ronald Fowler
It is with heavy hearts, and profound sadness, that we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, James Ronald Fowler, who left us on August 30th, 2023. Jim was not only a retired military man but also a beacon of love, humor, and friendship in the lives of all who...
Michael Andrew Bizzell
Aug 28, 2023
Mr. Michael Andrew Bizzell, 40, passed away August 28, 2023.
Michael was born January 21, 1983, in Durham, NC to Andrew Bizzell and Karen Morris Bizzell.
Michael was very artistic and loved to draw and paint. He enjoyed using his artistic ability to help customers select the most professional and visually appealing framing and matting for his client's artwork. He...
Ann Hoggard Ellis
Aug 27, 2023
Ann Hoggard Ellis was born on August 11, 1926, in Clayton, NC and passed away on August 27, 2023.
She was predeceased by her husband, James W. Ellis. They raised two daughters, Betty Stephenson and Barbara Flynn; and their families; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
She was an active member of VFW auxiliary and served as President for a...
"Bubba" Bobby Lee Allen, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
“Bubba” Bobby Lee Allen, Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Duke Hospice Hock Family Pavilion with his family by his side.
Mr. Allen was born June 1, 1957, to the late Shirly Taylor Allen and Bobby Lee Allen, Sr.
In addition to his parents, Bubba is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Sue...
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