Recent Obituaries

Jul 27, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Gracie Mae Rhodes Maynard, 93, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020.

Mrs. Maynard was born on May 21, 1927 to James and Ruby Rhodes in Durham, NC. Gracie worked at Duke University for 45 years in the Purchasing Department, and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books, needlepoint, crocheting, and cooking. Gracie will...

Jul 26, 2020

ROXBORO- Mrs. Alma Gertrude Parker Prince, 96, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Mrs. Prince was born on July 3, 1924 to Erskin and Ida Parker in Orange County, NC. She worked for 40 years at Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company as a machine operator. Alma was a faithful Christian and regularly attended Grove Park Chapel, formerly Gospel Center....

Jul 26, 2020

RALEIGH- Mr. Edwin Yates Little, 99, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Mr. Little was born on February 11, 1921 in Creedmoor, NC to Joseph and Mallie Little. He retired from Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Edwin enjoyed gardening, singing, playing guitar, joking and laughing with family. He was a wonderful husband,...

Jul 24, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Alexander (Alec) Isaac Rabney, 77, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Mr. Rabney was born on December 17, 1942 to Samuel Rabney and Shelly Halpern in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Alexander honorably served his country in the United States Army prior to attending Drexel University and receiving an Engineering Degree. He spent most of his career in the construction...

Jul 24, 2020

Lindsey Marie Kinkade was a wonderful woman who made a difference in every person’s life. Her passion for shopping and fashion was almost as strong as her love for God and Church Family. Lindsey so gracefully shared her enthusiasm to help others through being an Educator as well as a Cheerleading Coach. Lindsey’s joy of living life was displayed in...

Jul 20, 2020

Dignified, Caring, Loyal, Versatile, the list would never end, in trying to find the words to describe the fine man that Glenn Guido Davis was, and will remain, forever in his family’s hearts and memories.

Glenn was the last child born to Henry Albert Davis and Eva Matilda Bowen Davis, both deceased, in Johnson County, (Kenly) North Carolina, on December...

Jul 19, 2020

Mrs. Jean Beasley Dixon, 77, of Durham, slipped away into eternal life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her home after an extended illness. Jean was born on September 20, 1942 in Durham. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Lowell Beasley and Mavis Holloway Beasley. She was a life-long resident of the Bethesda community and member of the Bethesda...

Jul 15, 2020

BUTNER- Mrs. Maria Hortensia Martinez, 46, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Mrs. Martinez was born on November 5, 1973 to Roberto and Hortensia Martinez in San Pedro, Tenango, Mexico. Maria had a very outgoing personality and was always cheerful and joking. She smiled and laughed a lot. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, but most of all spending time with...

Jul 15, 2020

Arrangements being handled by Copeland Funeral Service in Beaufort, SC.

Jul 12, 2020

Durham- Margaret “Maggie” McCowan, 24, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born in Chapel Hill, NC, the daughter of Mark McCowan and Lisa McCowan. Maggie was preceded in death by her grandfather, David McCowan.

In addition to her parents, Maggie is survived by her sister Bella McCowan, grandmother Martha McCowan, and Uncle Timmy McCowan (Barbie) all of Durham; Cousins Savannah...

Jul 9, 2020

DURHAM- Ms. Taylor Elizabeth Ingwald, 24, passed away on July 9, 2020.

Ms. Ingwald was born on September 5, 1995 to Daphne Youngquist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Taylor enjoyed baking, doing makeup, puzzles, and cross-stich. She enjoyed watching Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Taylor will be lovingly remembered by all blessed to have known her.

Ms. Ingwald is survived...

Jul 5, 2020

Arrangements are being handled by  Baker McCullough-Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory-Garden City, 2794 US-80 W, Garden City, GA 31408.

 

Jul 3, 2020

CREEDMOOR- Mrs. Donna Goss Clough, 55, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Clough was born August 19, 1964 to the late Hubert and Mary Goss in Durham, NC. She loved spending time with her family and especially with her grandchildren. Mrs. Clough will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife of 35 years, mother and...

Jun 30, 2020

Jun 29, 2020

FRANKLINTON-Mr. Robert “Bobby” Adams Bowling, 89, passed away, Monday, June 29, 2020.

Bobby was born December 27, 1930 to the late Otha and Affie Bowling in Durham, NC.  He was employed as a Fixer with Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company for 38 years. He also served in the Naval Reserves until 1952. Bobby loved the UNC Tarheels and wanted everyone...

Jun 28, 2020

Betty Johnson Hall, 77, of Durham, NC, began her heavenly journey on June 28, 2020 at Duke Hospice-Hock Family Pavilion.  Betty was a lifelong resident of Durham and a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church.  Her Sunday School classmates were a vital part of her church life.

She was a loving wife to Al Hall, Jr. (deceased) and his partner...

Jun 28, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Jeremiah Will Johnson, 41, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Mr. Johnson was born on July 8, 1978 to Scott and Shirley Johnson in Durham, NC. He worked at Papa John’s for 12 years. Jeremiah loved blowing bubbles for the children in his neighborhood, which led to them affectionately calling him “Bubble Boy”. He enjoyed playing video...

Jun 27, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Furman Frank “Pops” Franklin, Jr., 69, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Mr. Franklin was born on June 26, 1951 to Furman and Ruby Franklin in Wake County, NC. He enjoyed working, fishing, country music, and his truck. Furman loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all blessed to have known him.

Mr....

Jun 26, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Deral West Hamilton, Jr., 77, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020.

Mr. Hamilton was born on November 26, 1942 to Deral and Frances Hamilton in Durham, NC. He graduated from Durham High School and attended East Carolina University. Deral worked for 25 years with A&P Grocery Stores, then retired from Byrds Grocery Store in Wellons Village. He...

Jun 24, 2020

DURHAM- Mr. Raymond “Ray” Randall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 with family at his bedside.

Mr. Randall was born November 7, 1929 to the late Louis and Lillian Randall in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned his undergraduate degree from Salisbury State University, and later went on to get his Master’s Degree from Golden Gate University. After teaching for...