Recent Obituaries
Wanda Jefferies Westbrook
Dec 29, 2021
Wanda Ruth Jefferies Westbrook, 73, passed away, December 29, 2021, at home with her loving family.
Mrs. Westbrook was born November 29, 1948, to the late Harold and Ruth Jefferies in Durham, NC. Wanda was of the Christian Faith; she had a caring and giving nature. She was always willing to help her family and friends in any way she...
Brenda Gail Beall Fulcher
Dec 28, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Gail Beall Fulcher, age 69, passed away on December 28, 2021.
Brenda was born April 27, 1952 to the late James Thomas and Louis Elaine Bingham Beall. Mrs. Fulcher was a faithful member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fulcher was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley “Skeeter” Faulkner and Denise Beall.
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Helene Reiser Baskir
Dec 28, 2021
Helene Baskir departed on her next journey on December 28, 2021. She began her life in Vienna, Austria in December of 1933. Her parents, Adele and Paul Reiser, brought her to the U.S. in 1939, fortunate to escape the Nazi holocaust that was building in Europe. Helene graduated from Hunter College High School and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in...
David Monroe Smeltz
Dec 26, 2021
David Monroe Smeltz, 64, of Durham, NC, passed away on December 26, 2021.
David Smeltz was born in Lancaster, PA on May 4, 1957. He graduated from Garden Spot High School (1975) and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Morehead State University.
David is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elva Smeltz and brother, Byron Smeltz.
David is survived by his loving wife Tanya Spaulding-Smeltz; children: Sabrina Watson (Chris), Ryan...
Kenneth Alan Fisher
Dec 26, 2021
Kenneth Alan Fisher, age 70, surrounded by his wife and children, entered the glorious presence of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on December 26, 2021, after medical complications following a heart attack.
Born December 21, 1951, Ken is from Clinton, NC, and has called Eastern North Carolina “home” for 67 years. As a private airplane pilot and radio announcer...
Michael Molands
Dec 24, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Crowder – Hite – Crews Funeral Home in South Hill, VA
Lisa Morris Vaughan
Dec 24, 2021
Lisa Carol Morris Vaughan, 50, passed away December 24, 2021, at home.
Mrs. Vaughan was born July 26, 1971, to Carolyn Morris and the late Elliot Carlie “A.C.” Morris in Raleigh, NC. She was President of Triangle Insulation Services, Inc.
In addition to her father, Lisa was preceded in death by her brother, Andy Morris; and sister, Sheila Anne Morris.
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Christopher Randolph Barker
Dec 24, 2021
Christopher Randolph Barker, 59, passed away on December 24, 2021, in Granville County.
Mr. Barker was born September 4, 1962, to Paul “Jimmy” Barker, Jr. (Selma) and the late Joyce Mae Barker, in Durham. He loved camping at White Lake, enjoyed working with his hands and was a loving Dad to his son, Christopher. He was of the Baptist faith...
Kristian Patrice Robert Williams
Dec 23, 2021
Kristian Patrice Robert Williams died on December 23, 2021, in North Carolina. He was 37 years old.
Affectionately know as Kris, He was the oldest son of his deceased beloved mother, Simone Butler, and his father, Robert Williams. He was born on October 25, 1984, in Bronx, New York. He was an avid cook. He attended Job Corp in 2002-2003....
John Robert Mills
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. John Robert Mills, age 71, passed away on December 22, 2021.
Mr. Mills was born May 21, 1950 to the late Ravy Hole and Gladys Wilson Mills. John was a roofer for many years. He enjoyed going to the mountains, working on cars, and loved ice cream. John loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
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Earl C. Smith
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. Earl C. Smith, age 92, passed away on December 22, 2021. Earl was born November 15, 1929 to the late Sidney and Gertrude Bullard Smith in Roseboro, NC.
He graduated in 1949 from the North Carolina School for the Deaf where he started his printing career. He married the love of his life, Louvenia Smith in 1954. Earl retired from...
JoAnna Hunt Emory
Dec 21, 2021
Mrs. JoAnna Hunt Emory, age 76, passed away on December 21, 2021.
JoAnna was born April 20, 1945 to the late Robert Lee and Pauline Ashby Osborne. Mrs. Emory was proud to be a part of the Cherokee Native American Indian Tribe. She was full of life, and was often the life of any party or get together. JoAnna enjoyed...
Barbara Glenn Bradney
Dec 19, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Barbara Jean Glenn Bradney, age 88, passed away on December 19, 2021.
Barbara was born February 20, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Thora Brungard Glenn. Mrs. Bradney was a faithful and active member of her church. She enjoyed traveling. Barbara was an avid reader and enjoyed singing and listening to music. She loved her family. Barbara will...
John Watson Hinesley Jr.
Dec 16, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. John Watson Hinesley, Jr., age 70, passed away on December 16, 2021.
John was born September 24, 1951 to the late John Watson and Clara Malone Page Hinesley, Sr. Mr. Hinesley attended Riverside Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and racing. John loved spending time with his family and friends. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time, laughing,...
Steve Mishue
Dec 16, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Steve Mishue, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2021.
Steve was born February 16, 1954 to the late Lidy and Eloise Elizabeth Shaw Mishue in Lumberton, NC. Mr. Mishue retired after 32 years from the City of Durham as an Electrical Inspector. Steve was a faithful member of the Shady Grove...
Jesse James Shaw, III
Dec 15, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Jesse James Shaw, III, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Roxboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Shaw was born October 1, 1938 to the late Jesse and Evana Shaw in Person County, NC. He was a member of Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Shaw enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading and working in his shop. He will be...
Barbara Lynn Russell
Dec 14, 2021
After living her life with kindness, loyalty, generosity, intelligence, and love, Barbara Lynn Russell, otherwise known as Lynn, and even more well known as Violet, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021. While she left this world a much better place for having her in it, the lives of her family and friends will never be the same after...
Dorothea Andrews Dutton
Dec 14, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothea Andrews Dutton, 91, passed away on December 14, 2021.
Mrs. Dutton was born March 27, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Ida Andrews in Brunswick County, N.C. Dorothea lived in Hamlet, N.C. her entire life and was a faithful member of East Rockingham United Methodist Church. She then moved to Durham, N.C. in 2014. She retired from...
Dollie Lunsford Odom
Dec 13, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dollie Lunsford Odom, age 99, passed away on December 13, 2021.
Dollie was born April 14, 1922 to the late Harvey R. and Biddie Roundtree Lunsford. Mrs. Odom was a faithful member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and needle work. She also worked at her father’s general store called Harvey’s Stop and Shop. Later in...
Leona Estelle Clayton
Dec 13, 2021
DURHAM – Ms. Leona Estelle Clayton, age 85, passed away on December 13, 2021.
Leona was born July 1, 1936 to the late Joseph T. and Bertha Cozart Clayton in Durham, NC.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Clayton was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Clayton.
Ms. Clayton is survived by her close cousin, Bobby Clayton and wife,...
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