Recent Obituaries
Ruth Worrell Smith
Aug 11, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Worrell Smith, Age 92, passed away, August 11, 2021 surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 25, 1929 to the late Quince and Christine Worrell. Ruth was the devoted wife of the late Frank Smith; the loving mother of Barry (Ginny) Smith, Bill (Linda) Smith, Kathy (Doug) Koman; the proud grandmother of Christi (Kirk), Brian (Rachel),...
William Steven Meyer
Aug 11, 2021
William “Bill” Steven Meyer, 71, passed away at his home in Durham on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 following a long and hard-fought battle with bladder cancer.
Bill was born on June 15, 1950 to the late Melvin and Esther Meyer in Chicago, IL. He received an M.S.W. from the University of Illinois and moved to North Carolina in 1979 where...
Gray Alexander Edwards, Jr.
Aug 10, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Gray Alexander Edwards, Jr., 71, passed August 10, 2021.
Mr. Edwards, Jr. was born May 6, 1950 to the late Gray and Hazel Edwards, Sr. in Durham, NC. Gray was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church and the Lizzie Grey Chandler Sunday School Class. He worked at Hillandale Golf Course as their groundskeeper, as well as...
Mark Anthony “Tony” Massengill
Aug 7, 2021
DURHAM – Mark Anthony “Tony” Massengill, 52, passed away Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at his home.
Tony was born June 29, 1969 to Ralph B. and Sandra Jones Massengill in Durham, NC. He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Timothy Floyd Massengill.
Tony is survived by his mother; three brothers, Ralph B. Massengill, Jr. (Beverly) of Conroe,...
Jeannie “Jeanne” Brown Wheeler
Aug 7, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Jeannie “Jeanne” Brown Wheeler, 66, passed away on August 7, 2021.
Mrs. Wheeler was born June 5, 1955 to the late Willard and Etta Brown in Durham, NC. Mrs. Wheeler was an active member of Bible Believers. She was always helping people and had a heart of gold. She loved beach music, as well as all music. Jeanne...
Linda Christine Earle Duncan
Aug 5, 2021
DURHAM- It is with deep sadness that the family of Linda Christine Earle Duncan (82), of Durham North Carolina, formerly of Southern Pines, announces her passing on August 5, 2021. A native of North Carolina, Linda was born to Dr. Jesse Burns and Helen Christine Pleasants Earle in April of 1939.
Linda leaves her children Mary Christine Duncan Wilson (Dirk) of...
Joseph Russell Waters
Aug 3, 2021
STEM- Mr. Joseph Russell Waters, 84, passed away on August 3, 2021.
Mr. Waters was born March 25, 1937 to the late Sylvia Tackett in Charleston, WV. Joe served in the US Navy from 1954-1958. He graduated from St. Albans High School in 1954 and spent his years of employment working on computers. He loved flying, cars, and guns. Joe...
Rose Cash Perry
Jul 31, 2021
DURHAM- Rose Cash Perry, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2021. You could always find her with a smile on her face and a sweet spirit. She loved her family deeply and was a blessing to those around her.
Mrs. Perry was born on November 14, 1944, in Durham, NC to John and...
Lawrence Donald Phillips
Jul 31, 2021
DURHAM-Mr. Lawrence Donald Phillips, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.
Mr. Phillips was born July 26, 1937 to the late James and Beulah Winstead Phillips in Durham, NC. He was Senior Master Sergeant for 28 years in the United States Air Force. Lawrence loved his country and was proud to serve it. He worked as a ground radar...
Bobby Earle Edmonds
Jul 31, 2021
BULLOCK- Mr. Bobby Earle Edmonds, 88, a fine Christian man and real witness for the Lord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 31, 2021.
Mr. Edmonds was born August 13, 1932, to the late Victor and Josie Edmonds in Durham, NC. Bobby was a former member of Bethesda Baptist Church in Durham for 34 years,...
Megan Rose Douglas
Jul 31, 2021
HENDERSON- Ms. Megan Rose Douglas, 23, passed away, Saturday, July 31, 2021.
Megan was born April 29, 1998 to Gary Archer and the late Laura Douglas. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Granville Medical Center. She enjoyed watching movies and TV shows. She adored her two dogs, Aurora and Tater, that she cared for. Megan loved and cherished her...
Joann Scott Peele
Jul 29, 2021
DURHAM – Joann Scott Peele passed away on July 29th, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Peele was born December 25, 1935 to the late Joseph Garland Scott and Mabel Holder Scott of Durham, NC.
Mrs. Peele dearly loved her family. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Durham and was very involved in the G. U. M....
Nina Cole Gardner
Jul 28, 2021
WAKE FOREST- Mrs. Nina Cole Gardner, 76, passed away, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Gardner was born March 1, 1945 to the late Brodie and Edith Cole in Durham, NC. She enjoyed shopping, jewelry and makeup. Mrs. Gardner will be remembered as a sassy loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her...
Glennie Price Chappell
Jul 25, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Glennie Price Chappell, 85, passed away on July 25, 2021.
Mrs. Chappell was born July 25, 1936, to the late Oscar and Alice Price. Glennie was a past member of Bible Baptist Church. She loved reading, as well as being in the kitchen cooking good meals. She really enjoyed crosswords, word search, and puzzles. Glennie loved her family...
Gerald Layton Pearce
Jul 24, 2021
LINCOLN- Mr. Gerald Layton Pearce passed away July 24th, 2021, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.
Mr. Pearce was born in Durham County on July 22nd, 1958, to the late George Albert and Minnie Allen Pearce.
Mr. Pearce was a hardworking man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will remain in the memories...
Samuel Ramler
Jul 24, 2021
DURHAM- Samuel Ramler was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 13, 1930 to Guedalia Ramler and Shoshana Pankiewicz. Later on, when he moved to Israel, he adopted his brand-new Hebrew name: Shmuel Aviram.
Shmuel was a constant learner and eager reader. Throughout his life, he attended classes in Pedagogy, Political Science, and Sociology at several institutions including the University...
James Elliott Hall
Jul 23, 2021
CREEDMOOR – James Elliott Hall passed away suddenly on July 23rd, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Hall was born August 12, 1944 to the late James Haywood and Sarah Elliott Hall in Durham, NC. Mr. Hall dearly loved his family. He was a Duke basketball fan and enjoyed watching western movies and was also a history buff. He previously served...
Eva Wald
Jul 23, 2021
A private service was be held.
Please see the obituary in the July 26, 2021 New York Times.
Marilyn Heiger
Jul 20, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 6850 Roosevelt Avenue, Middletown, OH 45005
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