Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Martha  Renn Bakken

Martha Renn Bakken

May 28, 2019

FORT MYERS, FL- Martha Renn Bakken, 64, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Mrs. Bakken was born July 17th, 1954 to Alvin Doyle and Doris Renn in Durham, NC. A graduate of Southern Durham High School (class of ’72) she entered the nursing program at Watts School of Nursing earning her LPN. She went on to pursue her RN license...

Kristofer “Soulshine” Daniel

Kristofer “Soulshine” Daniel

May 19, 2019

DURHAM- Kris “Soulshine” Daniel, age 42 of LaGrange, NC ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 19th.Kris had been a resident of Howell’s RHA Care Center for 37 happy joyful years with a care staff that loved and adored Kris. Our Soulshine was the happiest when he was blowing bubbles surrounded by his family. His caregivers spoiled Kris...

Bruce Malcolm Tunstall

Bruce Malcolm Tunstall

May 18, 2019

DURHAM Bruce Malcolm Tunstall, 82, of Durham, transcended this earth and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 18, 2019. His beautiful wife, Becky, was awaiting his arrival. Bruce was born on April 3, 1937, in Granville County NC and was the youngest child of James Patrick Tunstall and Hallie Irene Belcher. He spent...

Jordan Shaye Allen

Jordan Shaye Allen

May 11, 2019

CREEDMOOR- Ms. Jordan Shaye Allen, 17, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.Ms. Allen was born January 12, 2002 to Kenneth and Christine Allen in Chapel Hill, NC. Jordan was a Junior at South Granville High School and worked at FBC Academy’s day care in Creedmoor, NC. She loved music and enjoyed being with her friends. Jordan loved her family, also...

Araleta Ruth Ange Brewer

Araleta Ruth Ange Brewer

May 9, 2019

DURHAM- Ms. Araleta Ruth Ange Brewer, 90, passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.Ms. Brewer was born April 18, 1929 to the late James and Ruby Ange in Durham, NC. She was known as Ms. Woolworth where she retired after 50 years of serving Durham. Ms. Brewer loved God and was a member for 75 years at...

Chester Floyd Perkins

Chester Floyd Perkins

May 8, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Chester Floyd Perkins, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.Mr. Perkins was born February 9, 1943 to Chester and Dollie Mae Perkins in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Floyd was a truck driver for over 30 years and retired from Couch Oil Company. Mr. Perkins proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved the mountains,...

Edward Basil Roach

Edward Basil Roach

May 5, 2019

Arrangements held by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor in Hinton, WV.

Frances Rigsbee Kelly

Frances Rigsbee Kelly

Apr 27, 2019

APEX- Ms. Frances Rigsbee Kelly, 78, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home.Ms. Kelly was born October 12, 1940 to the late Marvin and Leola Rigsbee in Morrisville, NC. She retired from Fairy Finishing Plant as a supervisor. Ms. Kelly attended Lowes Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Ms....

Jay  Gordon Rambeaut

Jay Gordon Rambeaut

Apr 25, 2019

CREEDMOOR- Mr. Jay Gordon Rambeaut, 51, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 from injuries received in an explosion in Durham on April 10, 2019.Mr. Rambeaut was born May 17, 1967 to the late Elvis and VerLine Rambeaut in Durham, NC.Mr. Rambeaut is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lisa Rambeaut; son, Craig Rambeaut; brother, Glenn Rambeaut (Sandra); sisters, Darlene...