Recent Obituaries
William Blease Bazen, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
William (Bill) Blease Bazen Jr. joined his sister and father in heaven on July 23rd, 2024. Bill courageously battled genetic colon cancer, the same type of cancer that took his sister Brenda’s life seven years ago and has now taken his.
Bill was a man of many talents and skills, including being a musician in a local band, a master home...
Beth Brizel (Summerfield)
Jul 16, 2024
Beth Brizel (Summerfield) was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23, 1954. She passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Beth’s life journey was characterized both by struggle and by resilience. At the age of one, Beth contracted polio during the 1955 epidemic of this disease and spent much of her childhood overcoming...
Elizabeth O. Fletcher
Jul 14, 2024
Elizabeth O. Fletcher, 62, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 6, 1961 to the late Maurice and Catherine O’Donohue.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Chuck Fletcher; twin brother Ed O’Donohue and sister Mary Bonhivert.
Mrs. Fletcher worked at Duke...
Dr. Lowell A. Goldsmith
Jul 10, 2024
Dr. Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH, passed away early Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Dr. Goldsmith was a thirty-year resident of Durham, a professor of medicine at Duke University, a leading teacher and researcher in dermatology, and a pillar of multiple communities. He died peacefully surrounded by family.
Lowell was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 29, 1938. He was the oldest...
Estelle Lorbacher Gooch
Jul 9, 2024
Estelle Lorbacher Gooch, 71, of Durham, NC, passed away July 9, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Gooch was born to the late Pressley Lewis Lorbacher and Shirley Ellis Lorbacher in Durham.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Gooch is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin James Gooch III; brothers, Lonnie L. Lorbacher and David W. Lorbacher; sisters Carolyn Jane Long...
Hilda Evans Stegall
Jul 9, 2024
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Hilda Evans Stegall, 92, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born December 6, 1931, in Wayne County and was the sixth one of twelve children. Hilda was the daughter of Walter Ray and Pearl Atkins Wade.
Throughout her life Hilda remained a devout Christian. She taught Sunday School for many years and...
Jerry Lincoln Penny
Jul 7, 2024
Jerry Lincoln Penny, 94, passed away July 7, 2024, at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Penny was born September 17, 1929, to the late Annie Mae Cole Penny and Julius Maynard Penny, Sr. in Durham, North Carolina. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Durham. He was in the real estate and loan business for the majority of his life and helped many...
David Allan Cox
Jul 6, 2024
Mr. David Allan Cox, 61 years old died July 6,2024, in hospice care. Mr. Cox was born on July 19, 1962, to the late Richard & Mary Cox of Durham, North Carolina.
Mr. Cox was an avid NASCAR fan, He loved WWE, He was an animal lover. He also was a Duke fan. Go Blue Devils! He was a beloved Brother,...
William Eddie Tice
Jul 4, 2024
Mr. William Eddie Tice, 81, passed away July 4th, 2024, at UNC Hospice Care. Eddie was born December 18, 1942, in Durham County, North Carolina to the late Elizabeth Gaddy Tice and Darius A. Tice. In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Tice Driver, brothers Wiley R. Tice, George Donald Tice, and Harrell...
Irma Stein
Jul 3, 2024
A graveside service will be held Sunday July 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Kehillah Cemetery at Markham Memorial Gardens.
Billie Gray Latta
Jul 3, 2024
Billie Marie Gray Latta, 96, of Durham, NC passed away on July 3rd, 2024. Billie was born December 15, 1927, to Sarah Oakley Gray and Frank L. Gray. In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Latta; her daughter, Janet L. Pate, and her granddaughter, Katelyn N. Latta.
Billie will be remembered as a...
Jessica Lynn Dietz
Jul 2, 2024
Jessica Lynn Dietz, RT (R)(CT), CNMT, age 39, passed away on July 2nd, 2024, at Duke University Health System surrounded by her family and friends. Jessica was born on December 21, 1984, in Fairmont, WV. Jessica lived life to the fullest and built a life she loved with her devoted husband, Justin Dietz, and her fur baby, Boomer, in Durham,...
Ronald Thomas Dorman
Jun 30, 2024
Ronald Thomas Dorman June 07, 1952 – June 30, 2024
Ronald Thomas Dorman, 72, of 5719 Willow Dr., Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
He was born June 07, 1952, in Dunn, NC to the late Thomas Edwin Dorman and Jacqueline Messer Dorman. In addition to his parents, Ronnie is also preceded in...
Max Hunter Boswell, Sr.
Jun 29, 2024
Max Hunter Boswell, Sr., 86, of Durham, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born September 18, 1937 in Wilson, NC to the late William and Catheline Boswell.
In addition to his parents Max is also preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Boswell.
Mr. Boswell proudly served his country in the United States...
Thomas Francis King
Jun 26, 2024
Thomas Francis King (Tom), age 79, of Durham, NC, passed away on June 26, 2024. Tom was born in Cleveland OH on November 2,1944 to Robert J. and Eileen M. King (nee Carmody). He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Linda (nee Moracz), his daughter Dawn Matta (David), his son Christopher, his four grandsons, Alexander, Ryan, Colin,...
Donna Holt Rogers
Jun 26, 2024
Mrs. Donna Holt Rogers 71, went to heaven June 26, 2024. Donna was born May 2, 1953 to the late Virginia and Odell Holt of Apex.
Donna was known for her friendly disposition and amazing ability to cook. She was a wonderful mother and wife.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brother Steve Holt.
Mrs. Donna Rogers...
Irwin Lawrence Stern
Jun 26, 2024
Irwin Lawrence “Larry” Stern
December 15, 1936, to June 26, 2024
Irwin Lawrence Stern (known as Larry by everyone for his whole lifetime) was born in Jersey City, NJ on December 15, 1936, to Morris and Regina Stern. Larry grew up in Jersey City with a large family of cousins, uncles, and aunts, graduated from Lincoln High School, and earned a full...
Master Henry Osair Diaz Padilla
Jun 22, 2024
Henry Osair Diaz Padilla, age 13, passed away, June 22, 2024 at Tucker Lake in Benson, NC.
Henry was born October 8, 2010, to Henry Noe Diaz and Marta Padilla Garcia in Durham, NC.
He was a beloved son and a caring little brother who loved life to its fullest.
Henry was a beacon of kindness with a gentle soul that touched all...
Jimmy D. Rich
Jun 18, 2024
Jimmy D. Rich, Sr., 87, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1936 to the late Howard “Bill” Rich and Lois Crabtree Rich.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Gertrude Thompson Rich and sisters, Shirley Johnson,...
Mary Saunders
Jun 17, 2024
Mrs. Mary A. Saunders, 84 of Durham, NC, passed away June 17, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Saunders was born to the late Columbia and Gladys Huffman Saunders in Onslow County, North Carolina.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Saunders is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Saunders and seven siblings.
She is survived by her sons, James “Jim” Saunders of...
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