Recent Obituaries
Laverne H. Beasley
Apr 5, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Jessie Laverne Hargis Beasley, 87, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Mrs. Beasley was born on June 12, 1932 to Ralph and Maggie Hargis in Johnston County, NC. Laverne loved gardening and reading. She enjoyed going on trips to the beach. She will be lovingly remembered by her friends and family.
Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by...
Christopher Keith Weiss
Apr 4, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Christopher Keith Weiss, 45, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Mr. Weiss was born on January 11, 1975 to Joseph and Brenda Weiss in Durham, NC. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC and was a certified HVAC technician. Christopher enjoyed yard work and fishing. He was a very loving and caring...
Clyde Wesley Vowell
Apr 4, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Clyde Wesley Vowell, Jr., 74, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Mr. Vowell was born on September 24, 1945 to Clyde and Lois Vowell in Durham, NC. He was a member of Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Vowell was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lois Vowell; daughter, Maureen Vowell; and brothers, Danny...
Gladys Phipps George
Mar 31, 2020
DURHAM- Mrs. Gladys Phipps George, 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Mrs. George was born on February 14, 1925 to Edward and Delia “Addie” Phipps in Wake County, NC.
Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Delia “Addie” Phipps; husband, Edward “Buck” George; brothers, William Phipps, Claiborne Phipps, Jodie Phipps, and Claude Phipps; and...
Charles White, III
Mar 28, 2020
TIMBERLAKE- Mr. Charles “Robbie” Robert White, III, 40, passed away March 28, 2020.
Mr. White was born on January 17, 1980 to Charles and Jan Marie White in Durham, NC. He loved cooking on the grill and cook-outs with his family. Robbie enjoyed hunting and fishing, and going to the beach. Robbie was an avid Carolina fan. He was a...
Margaret Blanchard
Mar 27, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483.
Barbara Karski
Mar 27, 2020
DURHAM: Barbara Jean (Williams) Karski loved and enjoyed: music, art, the performing arts, horticulture, family and friends, travelling, gardening, designing, our cats, children, sunshine, nature, birds, preparing gourmet meals, adventure, painting, giving, collecting books, reading, singing, piano, organ, directing choirs and musicians for plays, and life. She is loved by all of us who knew her. We are enriched by...
Elaine Hawley Johnson
Mar 27, 2020
MEBANE- Mrs. Elaine Hawley Johnson, 77, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Johnson was born January 30, 1943 in Durham, NC. She retired from the EPA. Mrs. Johnson loved to read and enjoyed cooking. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents, Oney...
Tony Edward Walker
Mar 25, 2020
Tony E. Walker, 57, went to Glory Land Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Greensboro.
Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Merritt Rose.
He is survived by his father, Lewis “Tom” Junior Walker; daughter, Jessica Walker; granddaughter, Tessa; grandson, Dawson; sisters, Cyndi Palumbo (Chester) and Debbie Davis (Bill); special nieces, Crystal Watts (Caleb) and Bethany Kapuscinski (Dustin); and...
Rabbi Morton Louis Green
Mar 25, 2020
A private graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Scotty Dale Hall
Mar 25, 2020
BUTNER- Mr. Scotty Dale Hall, 58, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Mr. Hall was born on June 17, 1960 to the late Doretha Colleen Hall in Surry County, NC. Scotty was a resident of Murdoch Development Center at Alpine Cottage. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family at Murdoch.
A private graveside service will be...
Richard Vander Moore
Mar 24, 2020
On March 23, 2020 Richard Moore transitioned from his earthly life to eternal life rejoicing with Jesus.
He was born on November 7, 1929 to James Archie and Mamie Moore of Erwin, NC.
Richard joined the Navy on January 1, 1951 during the Korean War, served on the USS LST-503 and was discharged with honors on October 21, 1954.
Richard...
Kyle Lionel Boisvert
Mar 23, 2020
On Monday March 23, 2020 Kyle Lionel Boisvert, loving son and brother passed away at the age of 31. Kyle was born in California and moved to Durham North Carolina in 1995. He was a graduate of Northern High School in Durham and attended college at ECU. Kyle was an avid sports fan and a life long Broncos fan. Kyle...
Doris Mae Taylor
Mar 21, 2020
DURHAM- Doris Mae Baker Taylor, 90, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.
Mrs. Taylor was born on December 6, 1929 to Odes and Hilda Baker in Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church and was an active member. Doris worked for over 39 years at American Tobacco Company. She was a hard worker, and very dedicated...
Thomas G. Maynor
Mar 21, 2020
JACKSONVILLE- Mr. Thomas Glenn Maynor, 51, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.
Mr. Maynor was born on February 8, 1969 in Mullens, WV. He was an electrician for over 30 years. Thomas loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a great and kind man who got along with everyone.
Mr. Maynor is survived by his mother, Hallie...
Herbert O. Mercer
Mar 21, 2020
Arrangements are pending.
The funeral home is trying to contact Mr. Mercer’s son, Ben, any one with information please contact us at (919) 596-8269.
Brad Ray Kelly
Mar 21, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Brad Ray Kelly, 40, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.
Mr. Kelly was born on March 10, 1980 to Michael and Elaine Kelly in Durham, NC. He worked with his father at Kelly Quality Snacks and Sports Cards Unlimited. Brad played sports throughout his life and loved all sports, especially golf and bowling, and enjoyed watching Jeopardy....
Billie Hobgood Thornburg
Mar 19, 2020
Billie Dove Hobgood Fisher Thornburg, 85, of 2601 Banner St in Durham, passed away at her home on March 19th, 2020.
Billie lived almost all her life in Durham, raising her family in her Banner St home, where she lived for over 60 years.
For most of those years, her home was filled with the smell of a daily big...
William Bridges
Mar 16, 2020
Arrangements are being handled by Richard Boles Funeral Home in Laurinburg, NC.
Clarence Glenn Mitchell
Mar 15, 2020
DURHAM- Mr. Clarence “C.G.” Glenn Mitchell, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
Mr. Mitchell was born on April 1, 1937 to Paul and Irene Mitchell in Durham, NC. He worked for M.M. Fowler for over 30 years and went on to start his own business, C.G. Mitchell Oil Company, from which he retired. Clarence proudly served his country...
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.
