Recent Obituaries
Brenda Dianne Jones-Wallen
Sep 22, 2021
MANSON- Mrs. Brenda Dianne Jones-Wallen, 66, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at UNC Hospital.
Mrs. Wallen was born March 12, 1955 to the late Talton and Elsie Wood, Sr. in Durham, NC. She was a member of Riverside Independent Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mawmaw enjoyed cooking, caring for her husband, loving her family and was being strong...
Austin Blake Echeverria
Sep 21, 2021
WAKE FOREST- Mr. Austin Blake Echeverria, 19, passed away on September 21, 2021.
Mr. Echeverria was born November 14, 2001, in Durham, NC. Austin worked as an electrician assistant for Crabtree Electrical. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and kayaking. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Austin will be dearly missed.
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Richard Lyon Stone
Sep 21, 2021
FRANKLINTON- Mr. Richard Lyon Stone, 63, passed away on September 21, 2021.
Mr. Stone was born December 7, 1957, to the late William and Ruby Stone in Durham, NC. Richard loved going to the beach and enjoyed playing music as a disk jockey, which he was known as “DJ Rockin’ Rick.” He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Richard...
Jeffery Allen Smith
Sep 20, 2021
WILLOW SPRING- Mr. Jeffery Allen Smith, 48, passed away on September 20, 2021.
Mr. Smith was born May 27, 1973 to Michael Tyree Dean and Teresa Thornburg Smith. Jeffery enjoyed working for Food Lion. He loved fishing, playing his guitar, and singing. He was a big Carolina Tarheel fan. Even through his sickness and pain, Jeffery was brave and always...
Betty Williams “BJ” Seymore
Sep 19, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Williams Seymore, 76, passed away on September 19, 2021.
Mrs. Seymore was born September 3, 1945, to the late Talmadge and Betty Williams. Mrs. Seymore was a former member of First Advent Christian Church of Durham. She was employed at Duke University for 20 years. Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered as...
Leon Joel Laster
Sep 18, 2021
A graveside service will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 4 p.m. at Judea Reform Cemetery. A full obituary is pending.
William Beal Rowland
Sep 17, 2021
DURHAM – Mr. William Beal Rowland, 80 years of age, faithful servant of the Lord, left his earthly home on September 17, 2021, to live eternity in his Heavenly home with Jesus. He’s been walking with Jesus for many years here on this earth with great assurance knowing he was going home one day to be with Jesus. Beal had...
James Hugh Porterfield
Sep 16, 2021
Mr. James Hugh Porterfield, 87, passed away on September 16, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Porterfield was born May 2, 1934 in Durham, N. C. to Nulen and Fannie Porterfield and who precedes him in death.
Mr. Porterfield proudly served as a cook in the U.S. Army. He was a machinist at Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Company prior to...
Orrin Neal Frye
Sep 16, 2021
Mr. Orrin Neal Frye, 74, passed away on September 16, 2021 in Winnabow, NC.
Mr. Frye was born October 23, 1946 in Durham to Orrin Fred Frye and Hilda Howe Frye who precedes him in death.
Neal was an avid NC State sports fan (especially football) and loved spending time at the North Carolina beaches. He was also a Civil...
Dr. Leonard “Len” Cutler
Sep 15, 2021
CHAPEL HILL- Dr. Leonard (“Len”) Cutler, 92, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Carolina Meadows.
Len was born June 8, 1929 to the late Solomon and Annie Cutler in Brooklyn, NY.
In addition to his parents, Len is preceded in death by his brother, Jacob Cutler.
Len is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betsey Schaap Cutler; son,...
Herman Curtis “Rabbit” Johnson
Sep 13, 2021
Herman Curtis Johnson, 63, passed away on September 13, 2021 in his home in Butner, North Carolina. He was fondly known as “Rabbit” by family and close friends.
Curt was born on February 11, 1958, in Durham to Robert and Virgie Johnson, who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death were brothers, David Johnson, RB Johnson, Kenneth Johnson,...
Ernest Lester “Ernie” Raynor
Sep 12, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Lester Raynor, 61, passed away on September 12, 2021.
Mr. Raynor was born March 18, 1960, to Ann Davis Dunn and the late Lawrence Raynor in Durham, NC. Ernie loved to watch TV. He was an avid race fan of Mark Martin and was a Carolina Tarheel Fan. Ernie will be missed dearly.
In addition to...
Edith Cannon
Sep 12, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Edith Cannon, 88, passed away on September 12, 2021.
Mrs. Cannon was born June 9, 1933 to the late Julius and Pearl Marks in Brooklyn, NY. Edith was a former real estate agent in New Jersey. As a passionate artist, she painted beautiful portraits on porcelain. She collected fine art and antiques, which she used to decorate spaces...
Carl Larry Billings
Sep 11, 2021
DURHAM – Mr. Carl Larry Billings, 75, of Durham, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Mr. Billings was born in Durham County, the son of the late Carl and Vera Billings. Mr. Billings was a member of the First Baptist Church of Durham where he first started attending as a child. He taught Sunday School at the First Baptist...
James M. Lowe, II
Sep 10, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. James “Jim” McLendon Lowe, II, 43, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2021.
Mr. Lowe was born on August 23, 1978, to James McLendon Lowe and Helen Carol Black Lowe, in Durham, NC. Jim was always willing to help his friends when they needed it. He enjoyed fishing, taking walks, and spending time with family and...
Willie “Clif” Clifton Tant, Sr.
Sep 9, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Willie Clifton “Clif” Tant, Sr., 56, passed away on September 9, 2021.
Mr. Tant was born August 29, 1965, to Willie Gray Tant and the late Carolyn Crabtree Tant in Durham, NC. Clif was one of the most talented and gifted painters in the area. He was a classic car enthusiast and could tell you the make and...
Rebecca Ann Cheek
Sep 9, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Rebecca Ann Cheek, 77, passed away on September 9, 2021.
Ms. Cheek was born May 24, 1944 to the late Edgar and Helen Cheek in Durham, NC. Rebecca was a member of Grove Park Chapel. She loved reading and being outdoors. Rebecca will be dearly missed.
Rebecca is survived by her sisters, Bonnie C. Andrews of Durham, NC...
Sheila Denise Smith
Sep 7, 2021
ROXBORO- Mrs. Sheila Denise Smith, 58, passed away on September 7, 2021.
Mrs. Smith was born May 28, 1963 to Janet Pridgen Smith and the late Phillip Smith in Durham, NC. Sheila loved her family and grandbabies with all her heart. Her dogs, Max and MooMoo, were her favorite companions. Sheila enjoyed playing BINGO with her mom. Some of her...
Elizabeth Sue Chamberlain
Sep 6, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Elizabeth Sue Chamberlain, 62, passed away on September 6, 2021.
Mrs. Chamberlain was born March 19, 1959, to Nelson Blackwell and the late Jean McKenzie Blackwell. Elizabeth enjoyed fishing, camping, going to the beach, and working. She was a true definition of a mother. Elizabeth will be deeply missed.
In addition to her mother, Elizabeth is preceded in...
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