Recent Obituaries

May 15, 2022

Geraldine Porterfield Blake, 86, passed away May 15, 2022, at her home, The Enclave, in Clayton, NC.

Mrs. Blake was born November 21, 1935, to the late Nulen Carr and Fannie Clayton Porterfield in Durham, NC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing cards and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She had...

May 15, 2022

May 13, 2022

Graham Franklin Fulcher, 69, passed away May 13, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Fulcher was born June 24, 1952 to the late Alice Manning Fulcher and Graham Odell Fulcher in New Bern, NC.  Frank attended Durham Tech Community College as well as NC State University and Campbell College.  He enjoyed playing the tuba throughout his school years.  He served on...

May 12, 2022

Arrangements are currently pending.

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May 9, 2022

A full obituary is currently pending at this time. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery with Rabbi Daniel Greyber officiating.

May 8, 2022

Michael “Mike” Trent Thaggard Jr., 53, of Durham went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his family and friends.

Mike was born November 9, 1968, in White Oak, NC to the late Michael Trent Thaggard Sr. and Gail Suggs Thaggard. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Brode and Lula...

May 7, 2022

GEORGE MARTIN HOLLOWAY

Mr. George Martin Holloway, 98, of Durham NC, died on May 7, 2022 at the Hock Family Pavilion in Durham NC.  He was born in Hickory, North Carolina, attending school there and then in Maryland outside of Washington DC, where he enlisted in the US Army during World War II.

He was in officer training when he...

May 4, 2022

DURHAM- Mr. William Larry Herndon, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Herndon was born August 6, 1932 to the late William and Sarah Herndon in Durham, NC. He retired from American Tobacco Company. Mr. Herndon was an avid fan of NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon. He enjoyed eating at Home Plate and Bojangles. Mr. Herndon loved...

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Morris, 75, passed away on May 1, 2022.

Carolyn was born December 23, 1946, a daughter of the late Leonard Jackson and Nellie Avery Morris. Mrs. Morris always saw the good in people and would help anyone in need. She was a great caretaker. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed...

Apr 30, 2022

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home, 714 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450.

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Apr 27, 2022

James “Jimmy” Clarence Huddleston, of Durham, NC, passed on April 27, 2022, at 75 years of age.

He was a graduate of Lebanon High School (1965) and the University of Tennessee (1973).

While living in Lebanon, Jimmy teamed up with two other young men to become proud record-holders for goal-post sitting (1965). Their uncomfortable effort garnered a mention on The...

Apr 26, 2022

Mrs. Beatrice Beverly Ray Riggsbee, 87, passed away on April 26, 2022.

Beatrice was born February 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph Carlton and Katie Lee Rigsbee Ray. Mrs. Riggsbee worked at Swift & Company where she retired of 36 years.  Mrs. Riggsbee attended Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening. Beatrice loved spending time with her family, especially...

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. Jack Leroy Lynch, 86, passed away on April 23, 2022.

Mr. Lynch was born in Easley, SC to the late K.R. Lynch and Mary J. Lynch. He lived in Roxboro from age 6 until he graduated from Helena High School and then he volunteered for 4 years in the United States Coast Guard. He attended NC State University after...

Apr 22, 2022

DURHAM- Mrs. Iris June Steinhauser Vinegar, 95, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at The Addison in Durham.

Although she became a diehard Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Mrs. Vinegar was born only blocks from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx on June 11, 1926, to the late Dr. Charles and Helen Steinhauser. After briefly attending Columbia University in NYC, her education was...

Apr 21, 2022

Arrangements are currently pending.

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Apr 21, 2022

A full obituary is currently pending. A visitation will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022 at Evangel Assembly of God. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Evangel Assembly of God with Pastor Elaine Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Apr 21, 2022

Nicholas “Nick” Bryan Batten passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2022.

Nick is survived by his son, Benjamin; his mother, Beth King, his father and stepmom, Bryan and Cindy Batten; his sisters, Brooke Johnson (Patrick), Emily Flores (Juan) and Chelsea Batten; his grandmother, Elizabeth Batten; and a special great-aunt, Joyce Watkins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Apr 19, 2022

On Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 Pamela King of Butner, NC passed away.

We lost a cherished mother, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, artist, and Angel. A natural peacekeeper and light of positivity, Pam will be sadly missed by her friends, family, and the community of Butner where she has lived for the last 38 years.

Pam will join her husband, Joe King,...

Apr 18, 2022

Mr. Tucker Randall Thames, 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2022. After a long, courageous battle with a disability, Tucker’s body is whole again and healed.

Tucker was born October 30, 1984 in Durham, NC, a son of his father and idol, Troy Randall Thames (Sharon) and his mother and comfort, Tammy Blankenship Pulley...

Apr 15, 2022

Janie Elizabeth Pearce Pope, 73, passed away April 15, 2022 at Duke Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Pope was born July 17, 1948 to the late Bessie and William Pearce in Wake County.  Janie loved her family dearly as well as her church, Providence Baptist Church in Oxford.  She also enjoyed cooking for her family, tending flowers and going fishing.  She also...