Recent Obituaries
Linda Boyd
Oct 4, 2023
Linda Rose Boyd, 81, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born to the late Orvis and Evelyn Edmondson. At a young age Mr. Edmondson was killed proudly serving his country in World War II at The Battle of the Bulge. From there Alston Wynne...
Norma Respicio Pascual
Oct 2, 2023
Norma Respicio Pascual, 76, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1947 in the Philippines to the late Pedro and Benigna Pascual.
Ms. Pascual was a great, loving and caring woman. She shared this with not only her family but also as a Caregiver in Home Healthcare for...
Sue Evans Edwards
Sep 28, 2023
We are sad to announce Mrs. Margaret “Sue” Evans Edwards, 82, passed away September 28, 2023.
Sue was born February 20, 1941, in Wake County, to the late Woodrow Wilson Evans and Dovie Marks Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Evans, Edward Evans, and Johnny Evans.
Sue’s unwavering devotion to her...
Sarah Jean Fisher
Sep 23, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Jean Fisher, 42, passed away September 23, 2023.
Sarah was born October 4, 1980, in Solano County, CA to Donald Louis Ray and Gina Proctor Puckett.
Sarah loved her family and close circle of friends. She had the brightest smile and an infectious laugh that spread to everyone around her. Sarah will be remembered as a loving wife,...
David "Dave" Hartless
Sep 21, 2023
David “Dave” Hartless, 71, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born October 24, 1951, in Montgomery County, Virginia to the late Robert Hartless, Sr. and Sylvia Hartless.
Mr. Hartless was a detailed oriented man who worked as a tool and dye maker for many years. In his younger years David enjoyed sports,...
Leroy Maxwell May
Sep 21, 2023
Leroy Maxwell May, 92, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1931 in Providence, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Vaden Pate May.
Mr. May earned his Master’s degree from the University of Colorado. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 1948 to 1950 in New Mexico. Leroy worked...
Adel Nikolsky
Sep 18, 2023
A Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Daniel Greyber. A full obituary to follow.
Clayton Hjalmer "Clay" Pederson, Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Clayton “Clay” Pederson Sr. passed away on Saturday Sept 16th just 3 weeks shy of his 80th birthday.
Clay grew up in Colorado splitting time in North Dakota as well as Mississippi. He attended the University of Colorado where he played football and Ole Miss.
Clay Sr. was an Army Captain, Green Beret and a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, these...
Linda Ferrell
Sep 15, 2023
Linda Ferrell of Timberlake, North Carolina was called home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife and mother, who also worked outside the home. She retired from American Tobacco Company while in Reidsville, North Carolina, and worked at Burlington & Whitaker Mills prior to that. ...
Jon Fish
Sep 15, 2023
Jon Franklin Fish, 51, of Durham passed away Thursday, September 15, 2023.
Jon was born July 8, 1972, in Durham to Benjamin Franklin Fish and Betsy Merle Carlton. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Fish.
Mr. Fish enjoyed racing cars at Orange County Speedway & Motor cross. He enjoyed spending time with his racing family. Jon loved...
Jack Dempsey Rogers
Sep 14, 2023
Jack Dempsey Rogers, 103, of Durham passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Croasdaile Village.
Jack was born March 10, 1920, in Durham to the late Robert Connie and Melissa Gaynus Rogers. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Juanita Ricks Rogers; sisters, Katherine Boyer, Vila “Billie” Mayhew, Katie Swaim, and Dorothy Bishop; brothers William “Buddy”...
Carolyn Cash Ray
Sep 13, 2023
Mrs. Carolyn Cash Ray, 75, of Fuquay-Varina, formerly of Creedmoor, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC.
Carolyn was born June 3, 1948, in Durham to the late John and Ethel Rigsbee Cash.
Carolyn was a homemaker and a Nannie, taking care of many children in her community over the years. She enjoyed crocheting...
Glenda Jean Payne
Sep 8, 2023
Glenda Jean Payne of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday September 8th 2023.
She is survived by her children Ashley & Dustin Carnell, Angel Payne Joseph & Brooke Payne. She had 6 grandchildren, Trinity & Kaylin Mangum, Isabella & Darren Carnell, Ryyder Payne, and Adalynn Carnell that she loved more than life itself. She was the most loving...
Shirlyon "Wayne" Johnson
Sep 8, 2023
Shirlyon “Wayne” Johnson, 72, of Durham, North Carolina passed away suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1950, to the late Woodrow Wilson Johnson and Sallie Louise Elliott Johnson.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Woodrow Wiley Johnson, and sister; Peggy Johnson May.
Wayne is survived by his...
David Wesley Bryant
Sep 7, 2023
David Wesley Bryant, 68, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on July 30, 1955 to Johnny and Georgie Bryant.
Mr. Bryant worked for over 40 years for Duke University as a Superintendent in Facilities Management until his recent retirement. In his younger years he enjoyed tinkering with...
Gene Hargett Cowell
Sep 5, 2023
Gene Hargett Cowell, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, in Durham, N.C. at the age of 77 years old. Gene’s passing resulted from medical complications associated with A.L.S.
Gene was born in Jacksonville, N.C. on January 19, 1946, to Marion Aubrey Cowell, Sr., and Alice Sanders Cowell. He served in the United States Air...
Dr. David Paul Adams
Sep 5, 2023
Dr. David Paul Adams, son of the late Fred and Irene Adams, passed away, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of compassion and dedication. He is survived by his loving siblings, brother Bob (Fanshu) Adams and sister Karen (Matt) Foxman.
David's journey through life was marked by a deep sense of adventure. As a child, he explored the world...
Harold David Fletcher
Sep 3, 2023
Harold David Fletcher, 88, of Durham, NC passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living Facility.
Harold was born on October 25, 1934, to Clarence and Beulah Warren Fletcher of Durham, NC. Harold was one of 10 children. He and his family were tenant farmers. He developed a very strong work ethic at a young...
Susan Wrenn
Sep 3, 2023
Susan Kay Wrenn, 69, of Durham passed away Sunday September 3, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.
Susan was born April 23, 1954, in Durham to the late Ralph B. and Mary McGhee Wrenn.
Susan was employed with Burroughs Wellcome in RTP for many years and later retiring from the UNC Library System. She loved flower gardening...
Leonard J. Norry
Sep 2, 2023
Leonard J. Norry died peacefully at his home in Durham, North Carolina on September 2, 2023, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. He was born November 24, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Rose and Irving Norry. He moved to Rochester at age 2 and to Maryland at age 14, where he graduated from Bladensburg High School as...
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