Recent Obituaries

Mar 15, 2019

CLARKSVILLE, VA- Mrs. Cecile Grey Tuck Chandler, 72, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Chandler was born June 12, 1946 to the late Alfred and Mabel Tuck in Lynchburg, VA. She worked many years with GTE. Mrs. Chandler was a member of Page Road Baptist Church. She supported her family in the Army and Navy...

Mar 15, 2019

Mrs. Lee Vinson Clements died at her Durham home on March 15, 2019, at age 91. Mrs. Clements was born in Wilson Mills, North Carolina on May 7, 1928, to Andrew Jackson and Minnie Jordan Vinson. She graduated from Barium Springs High School in May 1947 and moved to Durham, where she met her future husband, Elton Blair Clements, and...

Mar 13, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Nancy Jean Willard went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.Nancy spent her last days surrounded by family and friends. All that knew her are blessed with countless, sweet memories of Nancy, that they will cherish forever.Nancy was born on January 17, 1947 in Durham, NC to Tracy and Marie Ellis. She was preceded...

Mar 12, 2019

Arrangements being handled by Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

Mar 11, 2019

Mar 10, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Joyce Carpenter Penny, 76, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019.Mrs. Penny was born December 20, 1942 to John and Louise Carpenter in Durham, NC. She enjoyed making suckers and passing them out to children on the bus. Joyce loved to collect angels. Joyce will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Mrs. Penny is preceded in...

Mar 8, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Ernest Milton Hall, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.Mr. Hall was born July 6, 1931 to Tom and Ettaline Hall in Durham, NC. Ernest retired after proudly serving his country for 27 years in the United States Army. He then served his community for several years as a Deputy in the Durham County Sheriff’s Department. Mr....

Mar 7, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothy Mae Rudd Dunn, 88, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019.Mrs. Dunn was born May 29, 1930 to Willis and Rosie Rudd in Wake County, NC. She loved to cook for her family and lived her life for her family. Dorothy loved flowers and wild birds. She will be lovingly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to...

Mar 7, 2019

Arrangements are being handled by Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Mar 6, 2019

Mar 6, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Billy Ray Brown, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.Mr. Brown was born February 4, 1934 to Beryl and Ollie Brown in Sanford, NC. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years as a Technical Sargent. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed fishing. Mr. Brown will be remembered as...

Mar 2, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Peggie Mae Glisson, 88, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Mrs. Glisson was born July 9, 1930 to Dave and Juanita Stephens in Durham, North Carolina. Peggie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

Mrs. Glisson is preceded in death by her parents, Dave Stephens and Juanita Blackwell Pridgen; stepfather, Samuel...

Feb 28, 2019

Feb 28, 2019

Arrangements are being handled by Swain Funeral Home, 1632 Hatch Parkway North, Baxley, GA 31513

Feb 27, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. James Carl Smith also known as “Fat Cat”, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.Mr. Smith was born November 13, 1953 to the late Carl and Beulah Smith in Durham, NC. He was a supervisor with Collins Roofing Company. Mr. Smith will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.Mr. Smith is preceded...

Feb 26, 2019

Feb 23, 2019

Arrangements are being handled by Star of David Memorial Chapel in West Babylon, NY.

Feb 19, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Phillip Wayne Crabtree “Cabbage”, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Mr. Crabtree was born October 16, 1942 to the late Alvis and Beatrice Crabtree in Durham, NC. Phillip is a former member of Church of Christ and a member of the American Legion. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Tank Division.

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Feb 19, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Francis “Frank” Xavier Weber, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Mr. Weber was born November 20, 1931 to Francis and Clara Weber in Detroit, MI. Frank retired from IBM after 35 years and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Radio Operator during the...

Feb 12, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Margie Gibbs Remington, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Mrs. Remington was born March 11, 1926 to Staley and Naomi Gibbs in Durham County, NC. Margie loved to garden and go bowling. She was a very hard worker, even working in the yard into her late eighties. Margie canned the vegetables she grew. Coming from a generation...