Recent Obituaries
Donna Steiner
Aug 31, 2023
Ms. Donna Arlene Steiner, 71, passed peacefully August 31 2023.Donna was born April 6, 1952 in Montreal Canada. She is survived by her sister, Susan Margolian (Hart), and preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Gertrude Scharge Steiner and Mr. Herman Steiner, and her brother, Arnold Izenberg (Debbie). Donna held a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University and...
SFC James "Big Jim" Fowler, U.S. Army (Retired)
Aug 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of James Ronald Fowler
It is with heavy hearts, and profound sadness, that we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, James Ronald Fowler, who left us on August 30th, 2023. Jim was not only a retired military man but also a beacon of love, humor, and friendship in the lives of all who...
Michael Andrew Bizzell
Aug 28, 2023
Mr. Michael Andrew Bizzell, 40, passed away August 28, 2023.
Michael was born January 21, 1983, in Durham, NC to Andrew Bizzell and Karen Morris Bizzell.
Michael was very artistic and loved to draw and paint. He enjoyed using his artistic ability to help customers select the most professional and visually appealing framing and matting for his client's artwork. He...
Ann Hoggard Ellis
Aug 27, 2023
Ann Hoggard Ellis was born on August 11, 1926, in Clayton, NC and passed away on August 27, 2023.
She was predeceased by her husband, James W. Ellis. They raised two daughters, Betty Stephenson and Barbara Flynn; and their families; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
She was an active member of VFW auxiliary and served as President for a...
"Bubba" Bobby Lee Allen, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
“Bubba” Bobby Lee Allen, Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Duke Hospice Hock Family Pavilion with his family by his side.
Mr. Allen was born June 1, 1957, to the late Shirly Taylor Allen and Bobby Lee Allen, Sr.
In addition to his parents, Bubba is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Sue...
Margaret Sachs
Aug 23, 2023
Margaret Carol Sachs 12/30/41 - 8/23/23. Margaret was born in Houston, Texas to Zelda Schlom Sachs and Irvin Sachs, and it was there that she met her longest known and best-friend-for-life friend Carole Bratter. She moved as a young girl to Greenville, MS, where her father joined her grandfather at his jewelry store, C.L.Schlom’s, and where she grew up. She...
Walter H. "Walt" Morris
Aug 22, 2023
Mr. Walter Howard “Walt” Morris, 79, passed away August 22, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Durham.
Mr. Morris was born June 8, 1944, in Person County, NC to the late Howard Obie Morris and Alice Owens Morris. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Brenda Fletcher Morris.
Walt proudly served his country in the United...
Alexander Polinsky
Aug 15, 2023
Alexander Polinsky, 78, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to the late David Polinsky and Sylvia Polinsky-Lav.
Mr. Polinsky graduated from NYU Law School and then began his career with the Department of Justice. A few years later he began working for...
Garland Lee Walker
Aug 14, 2023
Mr. Garland Lee Walker, 85, passed away August 14, 2023.
Garland was born March 21, 1938, in Nash County, NC to the late Hubert Linwood Walker and Tempie Leigh Manning Walker. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Dwayne Walker and grandson, Zach Walker.
Garland was a faithful member of Gorman Baptist Church. He also was a member...
Yvonne Currie Fisher
Aug 14, 2023
Mrs. Yvonne Currie Fisher, 86, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Yvonne was born January 1, 1937, in Durham, NC to the late John B. Currie and Mary Lou Hope Currie. Yvonne was a loving wife of 58 years to the late Ronnie L. Fisher. The two loved traveling, antiques, and spending time with their...
James William McGhee, Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Mr. James William McGhee, Jr., 40, passed away August 13, 2023.
James was born February 22, 1983, in Orange County, NC to James William McGhee, Sr. and the late Lisa Stephens. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal Proctor.
James was the life of the party and enjoyed making people laugh. He loved...
Faye Creech Williams
Aug 12, 2023
Mrs. Glynda “Faye” Williams, 89, of Mebane, NC passed away August 12, 2023, at her residence after a period declining health. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Hervy Creech and Bettie Keene Creech.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dennis Williams who passed away June 13, 2020;...
Mary Lou King Champion
Aug 5, 2023
Mrs. Mary Lou King Champion, 91, of Durham, NC passed away August 5, 2023, at Duke Regional Hospital after declining health. Mrs. Champion was the daughter of the late John Willis King and Peggy Oakley King.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Justice Thomas Champion; brothers, Leroy...
Rachel Wood
Aug 5, 2023
Rachel Marie Wood (Durham, N.C.)
Mrs. Wood passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1931 in Durham, North Carolina to Elbert H. Nichols and Pearl O’Neal. She was happily married to her husband, Bill Wood, for 52 years of marriage.
Rachel Wood was a loving mother to her sons, Michael Wood and Rick...
Karen Paden
Aug 4, 2023
Karen Sue Sleighter Ferrari Paden, born on November 20, 1943, in Oak Ridge, TN and raised in Everett, PA, passed away on August 4, 2023. She was the daughter of Dennis Abram Sleighter and Mary Maxine (Householder) Sleighter of Everett, PA.
Karen’s legacy is carried on by her loving children, Forrest K Ferrari, his wife Stacy, and their children,...
Donna Kim Watson Callahan
Aug 1, 2023
Ms. Donna Watson Callahan, 61, of Roxboro, NC passed away August 1, 2023, at her home. Donna was the daughter of the late Donald Kemp “Donnie” Watson, Sr., and Joyce Williams Watson in Durham.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death her brothers, Mark Andrew Watson, Thomas Bryant Browning and a sister, Lori B. Picard.
Donna...
Martha Elizabeth Suarez Curry
Jul 31, 2023
Mrs. Martha Suarez Curry, 75, of Creedmoor passed away July 31, 2023, at Croasdaile Village. Martha was born in Escambia County, Florida to the late Joseph L. Suarez and Letha Beasley Suarez.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Everette Curry; and a brother, Joseph Suarez.
Martha is survived by her daughters,...
John M. Corkum
Jul 30, 2023
John M. Corkum, age 52, passed away on Sunday, July 30th, at home. John was born on July 28, 1971 in Portland, Maine to John Burton Corkum, of Maine and Peggy Sue Coleman, of Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Beasley, of Maine.
John is survived by his wife, Michelle Redmon...
Betty Matthews
Jul 29, 2023
Mrs. Betty Joyce Lane Matthews, 83, died July 29, 2023 at TerraBella in Hillsborough, North Carolina after an extended period of failing health. She was born November 7, 1939, in Gapway, South Carolina, to the late Berry Lane and Lois Price Lane. She worked with Duke Hospital for many years before retiring. She enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time...
Benjamin "Ben" Smith
Jul 28, 2023
Benjamin Noland Smith, 48, passed away at his home on July 28, 2023.Benjamin was born on July 13, 1975 in Durham, NC. He was the only child born to Patricia Spell Smith and Benny Allen Smith.
After graduating from Southern High School in 1993, he worked various positions from driving a wrecker to a long-haul driver. Benjamin was a...
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