Recent Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 8, 2021

No services will be held at this time.

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...

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...

Sep 5, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Jackson Ray Sanderford, Jr., 54, lost his 3.5-year battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer on September 5, 2021.

Mr. Sanderford was born December 24, 1966 to Jack and Martha Sanderford, at Watts Hospital in Durham NC. Jackson graduated from Southern High School in 1985, playing drums in all three of the bands, marching, concert, and jazz. He dedicated...

Sep 4, 2021

DURHAM- Mrs. Linda Marie Bradshaw Bryant, 79, passed away on September 4, 2021.

Mrs. Bryant was born August 26,1942 to the late John and Annie Bradshaw. Everyone who met Linda considered her to be a sweet lady. Linda battled chronic kidney failure and had been on dialysis for many years. Before she became so sick, Linda liked to read, loved...

Sep 3, 2021

Mrs. Rose Lucille Brown Jones, 92, of Spruce Pine, NC passed away September 3, 2021 at Madison Health & Rehabilitation after a brief illness.

Born January 11, 1929 in Tampa, Florida to the late Benjamin Wade Brown and Bertha Lillian Williams Brown. She was the youngest of 9 children. She grew up in Durham, and attended Durham High School in...

Sep 3, 2021

Sep 1, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Lewis Ennis Adams, 90, passed away on September 1, 2021.

Mr. Adams was born October 7, 1930 to the late Robert and Fannie Adams. Lewis served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953. He retired after 36 years at Liggett and Myers. Lewis was a long-time member of Lynn’s Crossroads Ruritan Club. He loved...

Aug 30, 2021

DURHAM- Ms. Shirley Jean Soyars, 79, passed away on August 30, 2021.

Ms. Soyars was born November 9, 1941 to the late Harry and Nannie Soyars. Shirley was the most caring, sweet, and soft-spoken woman. She loved baby dolls and her favorite color was pink. Shirley looked out after all her housemates and would help the staff members look in...

Aug 29, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Linwood Dillard, 73, passed away on August 29, 2021.

Mr. Dillard was born August 28, 1948 to the late Quenton Dillard and Mary Ruth Coston Moore. Linwood retired after 30 years at GTE and in his retirement, worked for 18 years at Sport Durst Automotive. He really enjoyed his working career, as his co-workers became a second family...

Aug 26, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Gerald Dane Elliott, Sr., 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2021.

Mr. Elliott, Sr. was born February 23, 1945 to the late Carvie and Missie Elliott. Gerald served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic in the Vietnam Era. He retired from Durham Water Resources as a machinist. Gerald...