Recent Obituaries
Joel Smith
Dec 17, 2020
Joel Smith, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Duke University, died at rest at his home in Durham, North Carolina, at the age of 95. In 1958, with his wife, the former Barbara Jean Vorsanger, he had come to Duke and Durham, which together they made their home and embraced the community around them.
Joel was born in Manhattan, in New...
Larry Jackson Wilson, Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Larry Jackson Wilson, Sr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
Mr. Wilson was born on March 6, 1941 to Hermus and Mary Eileen Wilson in Durham, NC. He was the owner and operator of Larry’s Towing and helped create three generations of proud business owners. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army National...
Premjit Singh Ji
Dec 15, 2020
Divine Soul… Now One with Divinity Forever…
Professor Premjit Singh Ji has completed his humanly sojourn on Tuesday 12/15/20 morning very peacefully. He celebrated his 85 years of life through a special connection with Almighty God.
He started his life in Jallandhar, Punjab, India. Later he moved to Amritsar. Then he worked for 36 years at Thapar Institue of Engineering...
A. George Hales
Dec 15, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Andrew George Hales, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Mr. Hales was born on December 20, 1932 to Milford and Ida Hales in Johnston County, NC. He proudly served in the United States Navy for two years, then served as a Baptist Minister for 35 years. George loved to serve the Lord and his community. He...
Gail Freeman
Dec 15, 2020
Gail was born during the Great Depression at her grandparents’ homestead near Chikasha, Oklahoma. Raised in suburban Chicago, Gail followed her mother’s path to graduate from the University of Illinois and practiced architecture before earning an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Arizona at her beloved Tucson.
Returning to Champaign as a professor at the University of...
Martin Shenhouse
Dec 12, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Martin Shenhouse, 90, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Mr. Shenhouse was born on August 3, 1930 to Philip and Sophie Shenhouse in Jersey City, NJ. He worked as a carpenter for 40 years and belonged to The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Martin loved playing softball when he was younger and liked watching...
Sean Cruz Conway
Dec 11, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Sean Cruz Conway, 27, passed away on December 11, 2020.
Mr. Conway was born on November 12, 1993 to Shelton Lee Conway and Michelle T. Hickman in Durham, NC. He attended Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and loved sports. His favorite were Duke basketball and football, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Lakers. Sean will be deeply missed by...
Lawrence David Berger
Dec 10, 2020
Durham- Mr. Lawrence David Berger, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Mr. Berger was a professional dancer, theater person and educator most of his life. Born in Brooklyn, NY accidentally because his mother, from Pittsburgh, was spending her last trimester that summer with her sister in Brooklyn! So, Labor Day and Larry both arrived, and they promptly returned...
Charles Edward Young
Dec 7, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Charles Edward Young, 88, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020.
Mr. Young was born on November 25, 1932 to Ezra and Emma Young in Durham, NC. He worked for over 30 years with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier, and later worked at Lake Mickie for 6 years. Charles proudly served his country in...
Larry Blane Kestner
Dec 7, 2020
Larry Blane Kestner, 64, of Saltville, Virginia passed away peacefully at home in Durham, North Carolina surrounded by his family on December 7, 2020. Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Gail Kestner, sons Matt (Deborah) and Dillon (Alexandria) Kestner, brother Melvin (Pat) Kestner and sister Gracie (Lanny) Harner and loving nieces, nephew and cousins and a...
Michael Clifton Champion
Dec 6, 2020
RALEIGH- Mr. Michael Clifton Champion, 66, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Mr. Champion was born on October 16, 1954 to Jasper and Vera Champion in Oxford, NC. Michael proudly served his county in the United States Air Force. He will be lovingly remembered by his friends and family.
Mr. Champion was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper...
Bruce Logan Cotton
Dec 3, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Bruce Logan Cotton, 35, passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020.
Mr. Cotton was born on February 1st, 1985 to Bruce Cotton and Lori Hinson in Durham, North Carolina. He was an avid fan of Duke basketball and loved riding motorcycles. He also loved fishing, guns, and most of all, spending time with his son. He was known...
William Ray Bolton
Dec 3, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. William “Ray” Bolton, 73, passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020.
Mr. Bolton was born on December 23rd, 1946 to Cecil and Alice Bolton at Watts Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He loved all sports and was an avid fan of UNC. Ray had the best time joking around and making up ghost stories to share with his...
Bennie Corbet Hall, Jr.
Dec 2, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Bennie Corbet Hall, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Hall was born August 18, 1937 to the late Corbet and Ruby Hall in Wake County, NC. He retired from the Department of Transportation. Mr. Hall was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Creedmoor. He enjoyed reading his bible and attending church....
Donald Ward Cooke
Dec 1, 2020
BUTNER- Mr. Donald Ward Cooke, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Mr. Cooke was born on January 22, 1951 to Clinton Cooke and Ernestine Cooke Tew in Durham, NC. He was a resident of Murdoch Developmental Center. He was an energetic person and loved music. He loved to go on van rides for off campus activities. He will...
Deborah Weinstein
Nov 30, 2020
NEW YORK- Deborah Meisels Weinstein passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1930 to Raphael and Zelda Meisels in New York, NY. She graduated from Syracuse University. Debby with husband, Norman traveled regularly to North Carolina since 1982 to participate in their daughter Emily’s many art events.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00p.m. on...
Helen Price Brantley
Nov 30, 2020
DURHAM- Helen Price Brantley, 85, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020.
Mrs. Brantley was born on February 4, 1935 to Herman and Adna Price in Wake County, NC. She has lived in Durham for over 60 years and retired from Verizon after 20 years working in administration. Helen was the best mother-in-law; she was an excellent cook and had a...
Annette Suitt King
Nov 29, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Annette S. King, 81, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Mrs. King was born on July 12, 1939 to the late William and Mildred Suitt in Johnston County, NC. Anyone who she met was forever family. Annette was a mother to all and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. King is survived by her...
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