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Alexia “Lexi” Gullie

Alexia “Lexi” Gullie

Mar 14, 2021

Alexia Danielle Gullie, who we all know and loved as “Lexi” was born September 2, 2000 to Tammy Ferguson and Family. Her life was taken on March 14, 2021 after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Lexi is survived by her daughter, Aspyn Fate; her siblings, Drew Ferguson, Shane Ferguson and Morgan Gullie. Lexi also leaves behind her beloved nephew, Levi Ferguson,...

Carmel Westerman

Carmel Westerman

Mar 13, 2021

Carmel L. Westerman, 80, of Butner, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  She was born on February 24, 1941 in Ontario, Canada to the late Wilson and Laura Hayes.

Mrs. Westerman retired from TRW after being a Secretary for a Defense Contractor.  She moved to Butner in 2016 from Uma, Arizona where she routinely volunteered at Amberly’s...

Katie D. Nevils

Katie D. Nevils

Mar 13, 2021

Katie D. Nevils, 70, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  She was born on October 21, 1950 in Oxford, N.C. to the late Ephram and Lillie Deal.

Mrs. Nevils was a strong willed woman who had a deep faith for our Lord and Saviour. Katie in her spare time enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and...

Dr. Phillip Howard Wilks

Dr. Phillip Howard Wilks

Mar 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Phillip Howard Wilks announce that he died at home in Cary, N.C. on March 13th, 2021 at the age of 86.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Carol J. Wilks(“Snooky”), His children, Andrew Wilks, David(Julia) Wilks, Wendy (Michael) Conway, Susan(Daryl) Miller, Adam...

William “Eddie” Edward Ennis, III

William “Eddie” Edward Ennis, III

Mar 13, 2021

DURHAM- William Edward “Eddie” Ennis, III., passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Mr. Ennis was born on January 12, 1975 to William and Robin Ennis in Durham, NC.

Mr. Ennis was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Ennis, Jr.

Mr. Ennis is survived by his mother, Robin Ennis Pridgen and stepfather, Bryant Pridgen; his sister, Alicia Ennis;...

Linda Marie Palmer

Linda Marie Palmer

Mar 10, 2021

DURHAM- Mrs. Linda Marie Palmer, 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Mrs. Palmer was born April 4, 1950 to the late Matthew and Josephine Jasinski in Syracuse, NY. She worked for Fidelity Investments as a Technical Writer. Linda dedicated her life to her three children. She will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known her.

Mrs....

Jeffrey “Jeff” Drew  Schneider

Jeffrey “Jeff” Drew Schneider

Mar 10, 2021

DURHAM- Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Drew Schneider, 52, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Mr. Schneider was born January 10, 1969 to the late William and Lynda Schneider in Atlantic City, NJ. He was General Manager with Ronnie White’s Towing.

Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife, Tammy Lynn Morton; son, Brandon Schneider; step-sons, Connor Morton, Colin Morton and Carson Morton;...

Rodney Albert Chambers

Rodney Albert Chambers

Mar 8, 2021

CREEDMOOR- Mr. Rodney Albert Chambers, 47, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.

Mr. Chambers was born April 17, 1973 to Ronnie and Jeanne Chambers. He worked for USIC. Rodney was a loving son, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all.

Mr. Chambers is preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Albert Chambers;...

Omar Vargas-Delgado

Omar Vargas-Delgado

Mar 6, 2021

DURHAM- El señor Omar Vargas-Delgado, de 19 años, falleció inesperadamente el sábado 6 de marzo de 2021.

El Sr. Vargas-Delgado nació el 6 de noviembre de 2001 de Martín Vargas-García y Lourdes Delgado-DeVargas. Se graduó en 2020 de Riverside High School. Disfrutaba de los coches, la cocina, la música y trabajar con su padre. Siempre estaba feliz y disfrutaba pasar...

Ronderrence Peterson

Ronderrence Peterson

Mar 6, 2021

Arrangements are being handled by Jackson Funeral Residence of Jersey City, 445 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

Nellie Sullivan Watson

Nellie Sullivan Watson

Mar 6, 2021

RALEIGH- Mrs. Nellie Etta Sullivan Watson, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Mrs. Watson was born on December 15, 1930 to Joseph Henry and Annie Boykin Sullivan in Wilson County, NC.

Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Luther “Luke” Watson; step-son, George “Pete” Watson; brothers, John Kelly and L.D. “Bill” Kelly; her Watson brothers-in-law...

Delores Page Emory

Delores Page Emory

Mar 5, 2021

DURHAM- Mrs. Delores “Lois” Page Emory, 91, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.

Mrs. Emory was born on August 27, 1929 to Arthur and Estelle Page in Durham, NC. She was an active member of Plainview Baptist Church. For over 40 years Lois worked with her husband at their family business, Bill’s Iron Shop Inc....

James Earl Westbrook, Jr.

James Earl Westbrook, Jr.

Mar 4, 2021

CREEDMOOR- Mr. James Earl Westbrook, Jr., 61, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Mr. Westbrook was born on April 20, 1959 to the late James and Dorothy Westbrook in Clinton, NC. James worked for Durham Public Schools in their maintenance department and for Blalock landscaping. In his spare time, James enjoyed going fishing and playing his electric guitar, which...

Damaris Roman

Damaris Roman

Mar 4, 2021

Arrangements are being handled by Forever After Funeral Services, LLC in  Bronx, NY.

Linda A.  Lowenthal

Linda A. Lowenthal

Mar 2, 2021

Linda A. Lowenthal, 82, of Durham, NC peacefully passed away with her family and the nursing staff at her side on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Arthur and Beatrice Blum in New York, New York.

Ms. Lowenthal was a dedicated Teachers’ Aide for over 20 years in New York and Jersey...

Cody Wayne Brogden

Cody Wayne Brogden

Feb 28, 2021

CREEDMOOR- Mr. Cody Wayne Brogden, 26, passed away on February 28, 2021.

Mr. Brogden was born July 10, 1994 to Jimmy Brogden, Jr., and Courtney Averette in Durham, NC. He enjoyed watching movies and playing Xbox. Cody went to car shows in Asheville, NC with his Papaw. He enjoyed his job painting cars. In his spare time, he would skateboard...

Vernon Edward King

Vernon Edward King

Feb 28, 2021

MORRISVILLE- Mr. Vernon Edward King passed away at Duke Hospital on February 28th, 2021.

Known by his friends and family as “Paul”, he was born in Wake County, the son of the late Henry Herbert King and Emma Taylor King Olive. He was a member of Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church and the Young Men’s Sunday School Class.

He is predeceased...

Paul Milowsky

Paul Milowsky

Feb 26, 2021

A private graveside service will be held at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi John Friedman.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Marilyn Milowsky Internal Medicine Resident Education Fund at the UNC School of Medicine. You can access the fund to make a donation at https://give.unc.edu/hfdonate?p=MAAF. Under Gift Information, choose Find More Fund Options and enter...

Marie Colvard Stafford

Marie Colvard Stafford

Feb 26, 2021

Arrangements are being handled by Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677.

Frank William Irwin, Jr.

Frank William Irwin, Jr.

Feb 24, 2021

Frank William Irwin, Jr. of Sunrise, Florida, formerly of Wake Forest, NC, beloved husband, father, and son has passed away before his time. Frank passed at the age of 53 on February 24, 2021 peacefully at his home after enjoying a wonderful evening with his wife.

Frank was born July 19, 1967 in Weirton, West Virginia to the late Frank...