Recent Obituaries
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,...
Harold David Henderson
Dec 12, 2021
Mr. Harold David Henderson, age 93, passed away on December 12, 2021.
Harold was born May 31, 1928 to the late Jesse James and Sarah Gladys O’Briant Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a Durham High School Graduate of 1946. He was a Past Commander of American Legion Post 7. Harold served in the United States Army during the Korean Era. He...
Charles William “Buck” Clayton
Dec 12, 2021
Charles “Buck” William Clayton, 84, passed away on December 12, 2021, at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. Clayton was born May 23, 1937, to the late John William and Tassie Mae Seamster Clayton in Durham. NC. He was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist church, where he was baptized. Mr. Clayton retired at the rank of Major from the Durham...
Franklin Delano “Frank” Bordeaux
Dec 10, 2021
Franklin Delano “Frank” Bordeaux, 80, passed away Friday December 10, 2021 in Greer, S.C.
Mr. Bordeaux was born December 7, 1941 to the late Roy Howard Bordeaux and Marietta Hall Bordeaux.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bordeaux is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, Dolphus and Gene Bordeaux; and a sister, Anne Holt.
Frank is survived by his...
Greysen & Greylen Rochelle
Dec 10, 2021
Greysen and Greylen Rochelle, passed away in the embrace of their family on December 10, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. The beloved twins were born that same day, to Derrick Moss and Kimberly Rochelle. While the time together was short, Greysen and Greylen will forever be in the heart of their family.
The twins are preceded in death by their...
Sandra Darlene “Donnie” Wood
Dec 9, 2021
Sandra Darlene “Donnie” Wood, 61, passed away December 9, 2021, in Butner, NC.
Ms. Wood was born January 19, 1960 to the late Talton Wallace and Elsie Harris Wood, Sr. in Durham. She was a very loving, caring, giving person who loved going to the beach and to the mountains. Sandra enjoyed attending services at Riverside Baptist Church. She retired...
Thomas Wayne Mims
Dec 8, 2021
DURHAM – Mr. Thomas Wayne Mims, age 80, passed away on December 8, 2021.
Wayne was born November 7, 1941 to the late Thomas and Katherine Roberts Mims in Durham, NC. Mr. Mims served his country in the United States National Guard. He retired after 37 years as a machine operator with Gold Belt Manufacturing Company. Wayne enjoyed collecting coins...
Arthur McKinley Byrd Jr.
Dec 5, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Arthur McKinley Byrd, Jr., age 91, passed away on December 5, 2021.
Mr. Byrd was born March 30, 1930 to the late Arthur McKinley Byrd, Sr. and Diana Reeves Byrd. He has lived in Durham since 1952 and retired from the Water and Sewage Department with the City of Durham. Arthur was a Lifetime Member of the Oak...
Thomas Edward Hester
Dec 5, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Thomas Edward Hester, age 94, passed away on December 5, 2021.
Mr. Hester was born June 27, 1927 to the late Edward Thomas and Cora Mae Durham Hester. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Tank Driver during World War II. He was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. Thomas enjoyed spending time...
Brenda G. Williams
Dec 5, 2021
Brenda G. Williams, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 5, 2021. She was born June 12, 1951 to the late LeeRoy and Lois Beck Williams
Brenda was a faithful member of Gorman Baptist Church. She was a sweet and loving person who loved to laugh and always had a smile on her face even through...
Bobby James
Dec 2, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Bobby James, 85, passed away on December 2, 2021.
Mr. James was born October 22, 1936 to the late Jimmie and Lucille James. Bobby attended Freedom Baptist Church. He was a member of Bethesda Ruritan Club and Teamsters Union. Bobby was a truck driver with Pilot Freight Carriers where he retired from Teamsters Union after 31 years.
Bobby...
Betty Jean Pemberton
Nov 30, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Jean Pemberton, 77, passed away on November 30, 2021.
Mrs. Pemberton was born May 5, 1944 to the late George and Nannie Knott. Betty was a faithful Baptist. She enjoyed watching services on television and reading her Bible. Betty, or Jean Bean as she was called, took great care of her family. She loved her grandchildren and...
Donnie Calvin Hobbs Sr.
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. Donnie Calvin Hobbs, Sr., 77, passed away, November 26, 2021 at Duke Hospital in Durham.
Mr. Hobbs was born November 3, 1944, to the late Roy and Estelle Brigman Hobbs in Durham, North Carolina.
Donnie loved NASCAR racing, hunting, and his dog, Buster. He also enjoyed doing carpentry work.
In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death...
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