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Peggy Smith Lloyd

Peggy Smith Lloyd

Nov 26, 2021

Peggy Smith Lloyd, 77, passed away, November 26, 2021, at her home in Durham.

Mrs. Lloyd was born August 18, 1944 to the late Jesse and Minnie Lassiter Smith in Henderson, North Carolina.  She retired from Duke Hospital after 43 years of service.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the beach, shopping, and liked to fish with her family.

In...

Wesley Dwayne Ferrell

Wesley Dwayne Ferrell

Nov 25, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Wesley Dwayne Ferrell, 56, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Thanksgiving Day as he was on the way to have dinner with his family.

Mr. Ferrell is the son of Nancy Arnold Cummings and the late James Wesley Ferrell. Dwayne loved his family dearly. He enjoyed spending time with his brother Brent at...

Christy Lynn Williams

Christy Lynn Williams

Nov 24, 2021

Ms. Christy Lynn Williams, 38, passed away, November 24, 2021, at UNC Hospital.

Ms. Williams was born February 18, 1983 to Warren and Rebecca Wester Williams in Durham, NC.  She loved cooking and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach.   She graduated from Southern High School in 2001.

In addition to her parents, Christy...

Joseph Garland Wolfe Jr.

Joseph Garland Wolfe Jr.

Nov 24, 2021

Joseph Garland Wolfe, Jr. passed away Nov.  24, 2021 at New Hanover Memorial Hospital due to heart complications.  He was preceded in death by his parents Nettie Lou Lomax Wolfe and Joseph Garland Wolfe, Sr.

Joe spent his career as a teacher in Garner and Chapel Hill and particularly as a golf, baseball and football coach. He had many successful...

Virginia Wilson Clayton

Virginia Wilson Clayton

Nov 18, 2021

GREENSBORO- Ms. Virginia “Ginny” Lee Wilson Clayton, 76, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

Ms. Clayton was born August 25, 1945 to the late Robert and Earline Wilson in Indianapolis, IN. She enjoyed going to the beach and lake with her kids and grandkids. Loved to garden, especially with her flowers....

Joan Morris Brown

Joan Morris Brown

Nov 17, 2021

Mrs. Joan M. Brown, 86, of Morrisville, NC peacefully passed away with her loving husband and daughter by her side as she was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joan was born on November 3, 1935 in Durham, NC to the late Joseph and Lottie Morris.

Joan is a lifelong resident of Durham, graduating from...

Randall Kania

Randall Kania

Nov 15, 2021

Arrangements are being handled by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes, Hamburg Chapel, 7425 M-36 Brighton, MI 48116.

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James Leroy “Jimmy” Cole

James Leroy “Jimmy” Cole

Nov 13, 2021

WAKE FOREST – James “Jimmy” Leroy Cole, 78, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021, at home with his family by his side after declining health over the past 5 years.

Mr. Cole was born October 10, 1943, to the late Somner Leroy and Annie Elizabeth Foster Cole.

Jimmy graduated from Northern High School, Class of 1962.  He was voted...

Effie Williford Luck

Effie Williford Luck

Nov 12, 2021

DURHAM – Mrs. Effie Lee Williford Luck, 85, passed away November, 12, 2021, at Pruitt Health Facility.

Mrs. Luck was born June 13, 1936 to the late Edward and Hattie Tart Williford in Newton Grove, North Carolina.  She was known as a good cook, enjoyed gardening and was a former member and choir member of both Homestead Heights Baptist Church...

Ruby Coley

Ruby Coley

Nov 11, 2021

DURHAM – Ruby Lee Warren Coley, 74, passed away, November 11, 2021, at Duke Hospital in Durham.

Mrs. Coley was born August 21, 1947, to the late Henry Lee, Jr. and Lela Bryant Warren in Creedmoor, N. C.  She was known as a very giving person.  She loved her children very much.  She also loved animals, drinking coffee and sharing...

Mary Ruth Hux Hocutt

Mary Ruth Hux Hocutt

Nov 10, 2021

DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Ruth Hux Hocutt, 93, passed away on November 10, 2021 and is now standing in amazement at her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Mrs. Hocutt was born April 24, 1928 and to the late Charlie and Katie Hux. She was the youngest sibling of the Hux household.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death...

Michael Dwayne Watson

Michael Dwayne Watson

Nov 9, 2021

Michael Dwayne Watson, 38, passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born January 1, 1983.

He worked alongside his dad and brother as a mechanic at Blue’s Shop.  Michael loved baseball and was a catcher when playing at Oak Grove ball park.  He loved watching his dad race at Orange County Speedway. He loved dirt bikes and four wheelers. ...

Judith  Brinkman Sullivan

Judith Brinkman Sullivan

Nov 9, 2021

Services will be held at a later date. A full obituary is currently pending.

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Dorothy Athoma Weaver  Bailey

Dorothy Athoma Weaver Bailey

Nov 7, 2021

DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothy Athoma Weaver Bailey, 79, passed away on November 7, 2021.

Mrs. Bailey was born October 25, 1942 to the late George and Pattie Weaver. Athoma enjoyed reading, especially cookbooks, as she was an avid cook. She also loved gardening and house plants. Athoma enjoyed people, fun and friendly conversations, and had a great sense of humor. She...

Sarah  Catherine “Polly” Chambers

Sarah Catherine “Polly” Chambers

Nov 4, 2021

Sarah “Polly” Catherine Chambers, 79, of Hillsborough, NC., was born December 17, 1941 to Noland Davis Parham and Sarah Elizabeth Eason. She was born in Dinwiddie, VA. She departed this life to be with Jesus on November 4, 2021.

In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her sister, Christine Thompson.

Sarah is survived by her 3...

Virginia  Wheeler Mintz

Virginia Wheeler Mintz

Nov 3, 2021

DURHAM- Ms. Virginia Wheeler Mintz, 74, passed away at home, Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Ms. Mintz was born July 4, 1947 to the late Edward and Ljuba Wheeler in Heidleburg, Germany. She enjoyed making jewelry, watching the Food Network, playing poker, creating origami and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Bryan Michael Rogers

Bryan Michael Rogers

Nov 1, 2021

Bryan Michael Rogers was an adoring father, devoted husband, loyal son, and tenacious thinker. He died unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep on November 1, 2021 at the age of 35 years.

Bryan was born to Elaine and Bill Rogers on September 8, 1986. Just two years later, he got the gift of a lifetime in a younger brother, Nickolas....

Cecil “C.R.” Lee

Cecil “C.R.” Lee

Oct 30, 2021

DURHAM – Mr. Cecil “CR” Ray Lee, 82, passed away on October 30, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.

Mr. Lee was born March 21, 1939 to the late J. Bickett Lee and E. Clarice Lee.  Cecil served his country and community well.  After serving 3 years in the U.S. Army, he served as a Police Officer...

Shirley Fowler Chamberlain

Shirley Fowler Chamberlain

Oct 30, 2021

Durham – Mrs. Shirley Fowler Chamberlain, 86, passed away, October 30, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Chamberlain was born June 5, 1935, to the late Clifton Fowler, Sr. and Thelma Porter Fowler in Durham, NC. Shirley worked as an Administrator with Central Carolina Bank & Trust Company, she was a member of Living Waters Christian Community and...

Vicki Wilkins Evans

Vicki Wilkins Evans

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Vicki Wilkins Evans, 48, of Sneads Ferry NC, died at Onslow Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Jesse and Alice; maternal grandparents, Sam and Dorothy; her father, Ed Wilkins; her sister, Jennifer Woods; and Step sister-in-law, Jessica Huffman.

She was survived by her husband; Howard Evans lll; her mother, Carolyn...