Recent Obituaries
Shirley Ann Barrow
Jun 15, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Ann Barrow, 84, passed away on June 15, 2022.
Shirley was born December 9, 1937, in Carthage, NC, a daughter of the late Harrison and Flora Mae Chappell Davis. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for over 40 years. Shirley enjoyed reading stories to the children at Liberty Christian School and they called her “Grandma Barrow.”...
Tammy Lynn O’Clair
Jun 14, 2022
Arrangements are currently pending at this time.
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Joseph “Pop” Fragnito
Jun 13, 2022
Mr. Joseph “Pop” Fragnito, 100, passed away on June 13, 2022.
Joseph was born April 19, 1922, in San Marco dei Cavoti, Italy, a son of the late Donato and Maria C. (Ricci) Fragnito. Mr. Fragnito was a member of St. Francis of Assisi in Allentown, PA. Joseph began learning his trade in the Textile Industry at the age of...
Joyce Gayle Hayes Brinkley
Jun 12, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Gayle Hayes Brinkley, 86, passed away on June 12, 2022, in her residence surrounded by family.
Gayle was born August 16, 1935, in Durham, NC, a daughter of the late James and Clyda Hayes. Mrs. Brinkley was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, getting her hair done, and loved to...
Sheila Swartz Carter
Jun 11, 2022
RALEIGH – Mrs. Sheila Swartz Carter, 89, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Duke University Hospital.
Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Henry Gilbert and Eleanor Byrd Swartz. Sheila was co-owner S. Swartz and Sons in Durham. Mrs. Carter was a member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church for many years. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly....
David Lynn Watson
Jun 9, 2022
David Lynn Watson, 54, died June 9th, 2022. He was born November 25th, 1967, in Durham, NC to the late Robert Norman Watson and Eula Mae (Jenkins).
David was the youngest of 5 boys, like his brothers he had the love of cars, racing and most anything with wheels. He worked as an Automotive Technician, for and alongside his brothers....
Lonnie Wayne “Doodie” Matthews Sr.
Jun 9, 2022
A combined visitation and service will be held for Lonnie “Doodie” Wayne Matthews, Sr. and Virginia Martin Gooch Sessoms.
Mr. Lonnie “Doodie” Wayne Matthews, 86, passed away on June 9, 2022.
Lonnie was born February 25, 1936, to the late Arto A. and Mildred Buchanan Matthews. He was a fireman with the City of Durham for 18 years and...
Heather Renee Wilkins
Jun 4, 2022
Ms. Heather Renee Wilkins, 30, passed away on June 4, 2022.
Heather was born January 27, 1992, to Robin Shambley and Tammy Stone. She loved going to the beach and fishing. Heather enjoyed reading and watching movies. She treasured her family and friends. Heather will be deeply missed.
Heather was preceded in death by her stepfather, Steven Stone. She is...
Ronald Lewis “Ronnie” Thompson
Jun 3, 2022
Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Lewis Thompson, 74, passed away on June 3, 2022.
Ronnie was born November 12, 1947, to the late William Allen Thompson, Jr. and Hilda Britt. Mr. Thompson was a faithful member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church and loved the fellowship of his church family. He enjoyed golfing, classic movies, gardening and playing cards. Ronnie was an avid...
Rev. William Lee “Bill” Barbee
Jun 1, 2022
Reverend William Lee “Bill” Barbee, 91, passed away June 1, 2022 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
Mr. Barbee was born April 24, 1931, in Durham, NC to the late William Millard Barbee and Nancy Parrish Barbee. Bill graduated from Duke University Divinity School in 1961 and served in both the Eastern and Western Methodist Conferences where he was a...
Mary Elizabeth Merrick Oakley
Jun 1, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Merrick Oakley, 99, of Oxford, NC peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Mrs. Oakley was born on October 12, 1922 in Beaufort, NC to the late Leon and Alice Merrick.
Mrs. Oakley worked for many years in the medical profession as a Duty Nurse, where she enjoyed taking care of patients and working alongside doctors. Mary...
Norma Jean James Paschall
May 31, 2022
Mrs. Norma Jean James Paschall, 87, passed away on May 31, 2022.
Norma was born February 3, 1935, a daughter of the late Jimmie Allen and Lucille Smiley James. She was a graduate of Oak Grove High School. Mrs. Paschall was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church and a former member of Holloway Street Christian Church, as well as...
Barbara Layton Poole Barham
May 31, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Layton Poole Barham, 83, passed away on May 31, 2022.
Barbara was born April 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Hubert Royster and Zula Layton Poole. She was a member of Promised Land Community Church. Mrs. Barham loved reading her bible and enjoyed spending time with her church family. She adored her family and will be remembered...
Roger Romeo Menard
May 28, 2022
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Patsy Ann Yarborough Goss
May 26, 2022
Mrs. Patsy Ann Yarborough Goss, 85, passed away on May 26, 2022.
Patsy was born February 13, 1937, a daughter of the late James Washington and Mary Dixon Yarborough. Mrs. Goss was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed being around friends and socializing. Patsy loved genealogy, scrapbooking, and camping. She had a kind...
Robert Earle Pate
May 24, 2022
Mr. Robert Earle Pate, 72, passed away on May 24, 2022.
Robert was born May 12, 1950, son of the late Willis Wade and Mattie Franklin Pate. He was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church. Mr. Pate was a member of the Rifle Club and enjoyed hunting. He used to love riding his motorcycle and was an avid gardener....
Tony Glenn Woodell
May 23, 2022
Mr. Tony Glenn Woodell, 58, passed away on May 23, 2022.
Tony was born April 19, 1964, the youngest son of the late Malcolm Wayne and Olivia Joyce Stell Woodell. He was a former member of Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department. Tony enjoyed listening and playing his drums to Rock and Roll music. He loved fishing, animals, and fixing things. He...
James Richard Slaughter
May 23, 2022
Mr. James Richard Slaughter, 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022.
James was born January 1, 1934, a son of the late David Lee and Annie Bell Long Slaughter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Slaughter was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked over 40 years with Overnite...
William “Paul” Boyette
May 21, 2022
Mr. William “Paul” Boyette, 77, passed away on May 21, 2022.
Paul was born June 26, 1944, a son of the late William Edgar and Sue Harper Boyette. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Boyette retired from IBM as a Custom Engineer after 46 years. Paul enjoyed fishing, photography, fixing things,...
Kathryn Emory Hersey
May 18, 2022
TIMBERLAKE- Ms. Kathryn Emory Hersey, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home.
Ms. Hersey was born January 27, 1950 to the late George and Effie Emory of Durham, NC. She worked at Duke University for over 25 years. Ms. Hersey enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and visiting casinos. She loved everyone and kept her door open for everyone....
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