Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

JoAnne Baker Wright

JoAnne Baker Wright

Nov 15, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. JoAnne Baker Wright, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Wright was born on June 9, 1946 to Audrey and Georgie Baker in Durham, NC. She retired from G.T.E. after over 25 years of service and was a member of Ministries of the Eagles in Hillsborough, NC. JoAnne was a...

Alease Gray Andrews

Alease Gray Andrews

Nov 15, 2020

WINSTON-SALEM- Mrs. Alease Gray Andrews, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020.

Mrs. Andrews was born on February 26, 1926 to Joseph and Irene Gray in Durham, NC. She attended Durham High School, class of ’44. Alease was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. She will be lovingly remembered by those blessed to have known...

Gwendolyn  Moore

Gwendolyn Moore

Nov 15, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Barr-Price Funeral Home, 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072

Patrick Thomas Whalen

Patrick Thomas Whalen

Nov 15, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb, IL.

Joseph Douglas “Doug” Pearce

Joseph Douglas “Doug” Pearce

Nov 14, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Joseph “Doug” Douglas Pearce, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Mr. Pearce was born on October 30, 1939 to Ira and Hazel Pearce in Durham, NC. Doug worked as a sales representative for Kimberly-Clark. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and was a previous member of Elks Lodge. Doug was an avid Duke fan...

Anne Kathleen “Kat” Reece

Anne Kathleen “Kat” Reece

Nov 14, 2020

Annie Kathleen (“Kat”) Reece, 32, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14th. Mrs. Reece was born on October 10, 1988 to Richard and Charlene Reece in St. Paul, MN. Mrs. Reece is survived by her parents, Richard and Chalene Reece; husband of 4  years, Andrew Loucks; son, Isaac Loucks; daughter, Gwyneth Jarrett; and brother, Evan Reece of St. Paul, MN. She...

Ellen Bingham

Ellen Bingham

Nov 14, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Memorial Funeral Home in Woodbourne, NY.

Jenifer McWherter Farrell

Jenifer McWherter Farrell

Nov 13, 2020

Jenifer McWherter Farrell was a loving and giving spirit, living to make a difference in people’s lives.  Jenifer passed away unexpectedly following a brave battle with chronic illness at the age of 43, on November 13, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Jeni was adopted by Marvin and Joyce McWherter as an infant in Bakersfield, CA.  As part...

Peggy Lou Spicer

Peggy Lou Spicer

Nov 12, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Peggy Barbee Spicer, 84, of Durham, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2020.

Mrs. Spicer was born in Durham, North Carolina to the late Woodrow Barbee and Lina Wood Barbee. She was a graduate of Durham High School. She worked for Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, and later, owned and operated her own beauty salon in Durham. She was...

William Sterling Brown III.

William Sterling Brown III.

Nov 10, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mr. William “Billy” Sterling Brown, III, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Mr. Brown was born on August 10, 1955 to the late William Sterling Brown, Jr. and Betty Ruth Adams in New Jersey. William worked as a route salesman for Coco-cola Company. He was a former member of Fellowship Baptist Church and current member of Pleasant...

Rosemary McDonald

Rosemary McDonald

Nov 9, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Bartlett Funeral Home,  202 McGraw Ave, Grafton, WV 26354.

Sondra Ann Riley

Sondra Ann Riley

Nov 9, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Sondra Ann Sumlin Riley, 79, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Mrs. Riley was born October 6, 1941 to Lester and Louise Sumlin in Durham, NC. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church and the Redwood Ruritan Club.  She retired from Suntrust Bank as Manager of Return Operations. Sondra loved her church and enjoyed going on...

Peggy Jean Harris

Peggy Jean Harris

Nov 9, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Peggy Jean Lloyd Harris, 84, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Mrs. Harris was born on February 2, 1936 to Eugene and Florrie Lloyd in Durham, NC. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and worked as a volunteer with Contact Teleministry. Peggy loved to travel, especially going on trips to Myrtle Beach with her family,...

Robert Samuel Gilgor

Robert Samuel Gilgor

Nov 9, 2020

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Matt Soffer.

Richard  Rose,Sr.

Richard Rose,Sr.

Nov 9, 2020

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel.

Diane Altman

Diane Altman

Nov 8, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Brezniak Funeral Directors in Newton, MA.

Emma  Bishop

Emma Bishop

Nov 7, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

Jerry Bowling Cates

Jerry Bowling Cates

Nov 7, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Jerry Bowling Cates, 93, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Cates was born April 13, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Jewel Cates in Durham, NC. He was a machinist at Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company for over 30 years where he retired. Mr. Cates was a member for over 35 years at...

Clarence “Smokey” Carroll

Clarence “Smokey” Carroll

Nov 7, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Clarence “Smokey” Carroll, 67, passed away, Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Durham Ridge Assisted Living.

Mr. Carroll was born July 22, 1953 to the late Clarence and Mattie Carroll at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. Smokey worked as a Plumber for his brother, Albert “Coota” Carroll until his death in December of 1996. He then worked for Durham...

Donald Lemmon

Donald Lemmon

Nov 6, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by Clavin Funeral Home,  7722 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209.