Recent Obituaries
Anneliese Branden
Sep 15, 2022
Ann Branden, 92, born Anneliese Lustig in Vienna, Austria in 1930, passed away on September 15, 2022. Formerly of Great Neck, NY, she lived in Chapel Hill, NC since 2013. She fled Nazi Austria with her brother Harry and parents Hedy and Hans to the US in November 1939. A graduate of Newtown High School in NY and Queens College,...
Robert F. Crumpler
Sep 14, 2022
Mr. Robert F. Crumpler, 85, passed away September 14, 2022.
Robert was born August 3, 1937, to the late Bronie Franklin and Frankie Bridges Crumpler.
Mr. Crumpler is survived by his son, Matt Crumpler (Cristy); daughter, Sara Moerbe (Ron); brother, Bud Crumpler; and three Grandchildren.
No services will be held at this time.
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Danny L. Johnson
Sep 10, 2022
Danny L. Johnson, 58, of Fuquay, NC, went home to Jesus on September 10th, 2022.
Danny was born December 17, 1963, to Oscar and Carol Raker Johnson in Sunbury, PA. He graduated from Shikellamy High School in 1982 and Clarion University in Pennsylvania in 1986. As a child, he enjoyed spending time outdoors with his brother and friends and wrestling...
Dr. Donald Jeffery Goldstein
Sep 10, 2022
DURHAM- Dr. Donald Jeffery Goldstein, 74, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Dr. Goldstein was born August 2, 1948 to the late Abraham and Anne Goldstein in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Los Angeles. Donald earned his bachelors at UC Santa Cruz and his PhD in political philosophy at Harvard. He settled...
Johnny Edward Fitch Sr.
Sep 8, 2022
Johnny Edward Fitch Sr. passed away peacefully at the Hock Family Pavilion on September 8, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1934 to Jasper Frank Fitch, Sr. and Bertha Glenn Fitch in Durham, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Frank and Robert.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Irene and his children, Johnny...
Otis David Pate
Sep 7, 2022
MEBANE- Mr. Otis David Pate, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living.
Mr. Pate was born March 13, 1929 to the late Rena Holsonback in West Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy at the close of World War II. Mr. Pate retired as an electrical supervisor from American Tobacco...
Marjorie Thompson Gibbs
Sep 7, 2022
Marjorie Thompson Gibbs, 79, of Hillsborough, NC peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2022 in Durham, NC. Marjorie was born December 16, 1942 in Durham, NC to the late Grover and Daisy Thompson.
Mrs. Gibbs worked for many years as an Electronics Assembler for Amphenol Electronics then went to work for Kennedy Bus Parts where she retired as a...
Stephen Ryan Glenn Sr.
Sep 3, 2022
Mr. Stephen Ryan Glenn, Sr., 53, of Graham, NC, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
Mr. Glenn was born December 3, 1968, in Durham County to the late Ralph A. “R.A.” and Helen Clegg Glenn.
Steve Enjoyed cooking and fishing when he was able. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Steve is survived by...
George Kermit Riggs
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. George Kermit Riggs, 91, of Durham, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Riggs was born July 12, 1931, in Durham, N.C. to the late Thelbert and Mattie Ferrell Riggs.
Kermit was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard....
Leilani Badgett
Sep 1, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Swartz Funeral Home in Flint, Michigan.
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Captain William “Tommy” Lemons
Aug 31, 2022
William Thomas “Tommy” Lemons, 78, of Durham, NC passed away at Wake Medical Hospital on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born on February 7, 1944 in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital to the late Lehman William and Essie Thompson Lemons.
Mr. Lemons was a beloved man who proudly served his community for many years. He earned his Associates Degree...
Joseph Edward Bailey Jr.
Aug 31, 2022
Joseph Edward Bailey, Jr (Joe), aged 74, died at his home in Raleigh on 8/31/22 from multiple myeloma related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. He received excellent care from the UNC Myeloma Program and Rex Cancer Care as well as his family and Transitions LifeCare, Raleigh.
Joe was born and grew up in Hutchinson, KS and Denver, CO. At...
Foy Barbee
Aug 30, 2022
DURHAM- Mr. Foy L. Barbee, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Barbee was born April 28, 1932 to the late Henry and Zina Barbee in Durham, NC. He coached Pony League Baseball in Durham both Elks and Redshield Boys Club, to name a few, and took his teams to state...
JoAnne Turner
Aug 25, 2022
Mrs. JoAnne Virginia Satterfield Turner, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 25, 2022.
JoAnne was born April 11, 1941, in Durham, NC, to the late Charles Lemuel Satterfield and Irene Moore Kozieracki. She retired from Central Internal Medicine, where she was a Medical Office Administrator for over 10 years. JoAnne was a Godly woman and...
H. Brad Ray
Aug 24, 2022
Mr. Henry Bradley Ray, 75, passed away on August 24, 2022.
Brad was born December 17, 1946, in Durham, NC at Duke University Hospital, to the late James Thomas Ray, Sr. and Henrietta Hatfield Ray. He proudly served his county in the United States Army, while serving two tours in Vietnam. He loved his country and was very patriotic. Mr....
Thomas Brian Oliver
Aug 21, 2022
Mr. Thomas Brian Oliver, 49, of Durham, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Mr. Oliver was born November 12, 1972, in Durham, NC to Thomas E. ” Pete” Oliver and Gretchen Tuck Oliver.
Brian was passionate about motorcycles and enjoyed spending time fellowshipping with friends at motorcycle and cruz-in events. He was a generous and kind-hearted man and would...
Michelle Teston Hickman
Aug 19, 2022
Mrs. Michelle Teston Hickman, 57, of Durham, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022.
Mrs. Hickman was born April 9, 1965, in Durham, NC to the late Lester Teston and Linda Ray.
Michelle was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Michelle was predeceased by a son, Sean Conway.
Michelle...
Dr. Julian Waller
Aug 19, 2022
Arrangements are being handled by Goldman Funeral Chapel in Malden, MA.
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Helen Veasey “Polly” Colton
Aug 17, 2022
Mrs. Helen Veasey “Polly” Colton, 87, of Burlington, passed away at her home, Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Mrs. Colton was born September 26, 1934, in Durham, NC to Jarvis and Myrtle Rigsbee Veasey. Polly graduated with honors from Bragtown High School. After high school she worked for Home Security Life Insurance Company in Durham for about 5 years. She later...
Jacob Joseph Blum
Aug 16, 2022
A graveside service will be held 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Daniel Greyber.
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