Recent Obituaries
Deborah Sue Hyde Gibbs
Sep 30, 2021
DURHAM – Deborah Sue Hyde Gibbs, 69, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Mrs. Gibbs was born on July 30, 1952, to the late Lawrence and Lorena Thornton Hyde in Durham, NC. She lived most of her life in Durham, but also lived in Scranton and Engelhard, NC. Deborah attended school at Durham High School and Mattamusket High School. She...
Velma Marie Dittmer
Sep 28, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Velma Marie Dittmer, 98, passed away, September 28, 2021.
Mrs. Dittmer was born July 24, 1923, to the late Andrew and Alice Salisbury in Peoria, IL. Velma was a member of the Sunshine Group, which sang at nursing homes, churches, and social events. She was a great story teller. Velma enjoyed meeting people and striking up conversations. Mrs....
Sandra Wilson Blake
Sep 27, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Sandra Wilson Blake, 81, passed away peacefully, September 27, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Blake was born November 23, 1939, to the late Claude and Lucille Wilson in Durham, NC. Sandra absolutely loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Whenever she was not with her family, she was working with other...
Barbara Smith Wagner
Sep 26, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Barbara Smith Wagner, 60, passed away on September 26, 2021.
Mrs. Wagner was born September 28, 1960, to the late Howard and Frances Smith. Barbara was born and raised in Durham, NC, where she attended Southern High School. For the last 16 years, she has lived in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Wagner was a lifetime member of Bethel Christian...
James Haywood “Dicky” Dixon Jr.
Sep 25, 2021
Mr. James Haywood Dixon, Jr. “Dicky” (age 74) went to be with our Lord and savior on Saturday, September 25th, 2021. Dicky was born in Durham, North Carolina on February 4, 1947 to James and Marie Dixon.
Dicky had many loves, with God and his family always coming first. Whether he was coaching his kids in basketball or softball, taking...
Bobby Ray Elliott, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Bobby Ray Elliott, Sr., 83, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Eno Pointe Assisted Living.
Mr. Elliott was born May 26, 1938 to the late Carvie and Mildred Elliott in Durham, NC. He was a Firefighter with the Durham Fire Department and owned and operated Elliott Auto Sales. Mr. Elliott enjoyed racing as he was a race...
Donald Bennett
Sep 24, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Folk Funeral Home, Inc. 170 Elko St, Williston, SC 29853.
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JoAnn Rowton
Sep 23, 2021
No services will be held.
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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.
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