Recent Obituaries
George “Skip” Wilkinson
Jan 24, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. George “Skip” Henry Wilkinson, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Mr. Wilkinson was born on March 19, 1953 to George and Jane Wilkinson in Fulton, NY. He was a member of the American Legion. Skip enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and camping. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Mr. Wilkinson was preceded in...
George V. Shingleton
Jan 23, 2021
George V. Shingleton, age 57, died at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021. A private cremation is being arranged by Hudson Funeral Home of Durham. George grew up in Richlands, NC and attended East Carolina University where he met his wife, Teresa McLawhorn. After moving to the Triangle area and earning his master’s degree, George worked as a college librarian...
Ruby Maeve Hahn
Jan 23, 2021
DURHAM- Ruby Maeve Hahn, 19 days, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Ruby is survived by her parents, Westly and Brooke Hahn; maternal grandmother, Deanna Gates; paternal grandmother, Susan Ryan-Hahn (Richard); sister, Liliya Hahn; and other loving family members.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the March...
Garland Wayne Jernigan
Jan 22, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Garland Wayne Jernigan, 77, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.
Mr. Jernigan was born on June 13, 1943 to Johnnie and Mildred Jernigan in Ahoskie, NC. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a 32nd Scottish Rite Mason. Wayne will be...
Sadie Parrish Turnage
Jan 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Sadie Mae Turnage, 97, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Mrs. Turnage was born on September 2, 1923 to Roscoe and Betty Parrish in Selma, NC. She was a member of West Durham Pentecostal Holliness Church of Durham, NC. Sadie loved to sing and play music. She will be remembered as a great Christian woman; she was...
Peggy Pittman Turner
Jan 18, 2021
BUTNER- Mrs. Peggy Lou Turner, 75, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 with her loving granddaughter, Holly Schmidt, by her side.
Mrs. Turner was born on March 30, 1945 to Ernest and Violet Pittman in Durham, NC. She worked at Hazel’s Restaurant on Guess Road. She was a member of the Covenant Life Apostolic Church in Butner.
Mrs. Turner...
Margaret Outland LeCouter
Jan 18, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Margaret Jean Outland LeCouter, 86, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Mrs. LeCouter was born on September 12, 1934 to James and Lalie Outland in Johnston County, NC. She worked as a nanny for several years and enjoyed taking care of children. Margaret loved her family, grandkids and great-grandkids. She will be lovingly remembered by all blessed...
Maximiliano Pineda Ramirez
Jan 17, 2021
MEBANE- Mr. Maximiliano Pineda Ramirez, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Pineda was born on January 7, 1960 to the late Jose Pineda Carranza and Aurelia Pineda in Mexico. He enjoyed watching NFL games, UFC, and cooking. Maximiliano was a hardworking man and did home improvement of all sorts; painting, siding,...
Patricia Duke Beck
Jan 15, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Patricia Duke Beck, 72, passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Beck was born June 30, 1948 to the late Elbert and Twila Duke in Durham, NC at Watts Hospital. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the VA Hospital. Mrs. Beck was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts, jewelry making,...
William “Gene” Eugene Frye
Jan 15, 2021
GRANVILLE – Mr. William “Gene” Eugene Frye, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 15, 2021.
Mr. Frye was born on November 11, 1947 to Everett Eugene Frye and Mary Edna Chestnut Frye in Sampson, NC. After high school, Gene joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country in Germany. He made his career as an...
Kara Allison Clark & Aalyiah Clarke
Jan 14, 2021
Kara Allison Clark, 33, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Kara was born September 17, 1987 to Mark and Gail Clark in Durham, NC. She graduated in 2006 from Nash Rocky Mount Middle College High School. Kara enrolled in classes at Vance Granville Community college and was accepted in 2007 dental assisting class at Alamance Community...
Robert “Bob” Lowell May
Jan 13, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Robert “Bob” Lowell May, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Mr. May was born November 12, 1952 to the late William and Pauline May in Durham, NC. He graduated from Jordan High School and North Carolina State University. Mr. May was a contractor for many years.
Mr. May is preceded in death by his parents, William and...
Cynthia Andrews Watson
Jan 12, 2021
TIMBERLAKE- Mrs. Cynthia June Andrews Watson, 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2021.
Mrs. Watson was born on January 21, 1955 to Donald and Louise Andrews in Durham, NC. She has lived in Durham most of her life and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Cynthia worked for 25 years in the Clerk of Courts office in Durham....
Judy Cash Hayes
Jan 11, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Judy Cash Hayes, 73, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Carver Living Center.
Mrs. Hayes was born September 5, 1947 to the late William and Frances Cash in Durham, NC. She was a teacher’s assistant for many years. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church for 20 years. She attended Golden Roses Sunday...
James Riggsbee
Jan 9, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. James Eugene Riggsbee, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
Mr. Riggsbee was born on April 9, 1936 to Jack and Anna Riggsbee in Somerville, MA. James proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years. He retired from Northern Telecom and attended Fellowship Baptist Church. James enjoyed going fishing and bowling. He loved...
Eunice O’Briant Pennell
Jan 8, 2021
DURHAM- Eunice Pennell, our beautiful and sweet matriarch, passed on to be with her Lord on January 8, 2021. She was born August 15, 1930 to the late Elsie and Alton O’Briant. She retired from Durham Public Schools and is a member of Plainview Baptist Church. In 1979, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waverly Pennell.
She is...
John Ryder, Sr.
Jan 8, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. John Hoyt Ryder, Sr., 84, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Mr. Ryder was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Wilburn and Margaret Ryder in Morristown, TN, and grew up in Jefferson City, TN. After high school he attended Carson Newman College. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS...
Debbie Shambley Brown
Jan 8, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Debbie Anne Shambley Brown, 57, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Ms. Brown was born on November 11, 1963 to the late Walter Allen and Betty Hogan in Durham, NC. Debbie was a loving person and her greatest joy was taking care of her family.
Ms. Brown is survived by her son, Joseph “Joe” Shambley (Cindy) of...
Aalyiah Marie Clarke
Jan 7, 2021
Aalyiah Marie Clarke passed away on January 7, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Aalyiah’s mother, Kara Allison Clark, passed away January 14, 2021.
Aalyiah is survived by her father, Thomas Daniel Clarke; and her brother Carter Clark; her maternal grandparents Mark and Gail Clark; uncle, Mark Clark; aunt, Jill Clark; grandmother, Sherry Selman, grandfather, Dale Clarke; great-grandparents, Don and Joan...
Karen Freeman Thompson
Jan 7, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Karen Freeman Thompson, 54, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Karen was born on October 21, 1966 to the late Rosemary and Joe Freeman in Durham, NC. She loved to entertain, hosting holiday and family celebrations for many years in her home. The beach held a special place in Karen’s heart after spending many...
About
With services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
