Recent Obituaries

Feb 4, 2019

Faye B. Maynor, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died Monday, February 4, 2019. Mrs. Maynor was born in Durham, NC, on December 7, 1932, the youngest of eleven children to Reddin B. Bass and Lillie Belle Everett Bass. She was a gifted and accomplished hairstylist and teacher of cosmetology. She was retired from First Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA, where she...

Feb 4, 2019

RALEIGH- Mr. Otho Lee Hursey, 89, has taken his heavenly flight to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom he loved supremely. “A faithful man shall abound in blessings” (Prov. 28:20) describes him well. Otho, better known to his family as “Pa” was loved by all who knew him and brought much joy, laughter and friendship into everyone’s...

Feb 3, 2019

Linwood Tim SaulsBorn January 1, 1953, age 66, passed away at home on February 3, 2019. He was the son of Lenny Sauls and Buelah Land Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet Rudd Sauls. He worked for O’Brient motor company for 28 years where he worked on Fiats and other imported cars. He also worked from...

Feb 3, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Patsy Ann Utley Perkins, 66, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.Mrs. Perkins was born December 14, 1952 to James Marvin “J.M.” and Catherine Utley. She was a retired homemaker that loved caring for her family and aging parents. She was a member of All Saints United Methodist Church, where she served many, and a member of Lots Women’s...

Feb 3, 2019

CREEDMOOR- Born February 25, 1958 in Durham, North Carolina. Tim succumbed to his illness on February 3, 2019 at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

No one would deny that Tim was a force to be reckoned with. He worked with all his strength, loved and gave to others with his whole heart and never gave up. Like his dad,...

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Jan 28, 2019

DURHAM- Lavoy Woodlief Adams passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.Lavoy was born August 9, 1926 to the late Aubrey and Sarah Powell Woodlief.On March 9, 1946, Lavoy married Durward Hudie Adams. They were happily married more than 58 years at the time of his death on February 13, 2005.Lavoy was employed by the American Tobacco Company for 41 years. After...

Jan 28, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Bobby Odell James, Jr. (Dale), 56, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.Dale was born January 3, 1963 to Yolanda Byrd James and Bobby Odell James. He loved his family, his work and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, J.D. and Helen Byrd and paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Lucille James as well as his...

Jan 25, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Ronald Leonard Wilson, 85, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.

Mr. Wilson was born May 23, 1933 to the late Lenard and Violette Wilson in Schenectady County, New York. He was a graduate of Duke class of 1954. Mr. Wilson played and officiated lacrosse. Mr. Wilson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was...

Jan 25, 2019

 

William Edward Waters, Jr.

7-16-1923 to 2-17-2005

Kathleen June Wrench Waters

6-5-1926 to 1-25-2019

You are reading this because our parents are both gone. Dad was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky to Eddie & Irene Waters; his father a typesetter for the Lexington Leader and his mother a pianist and community volunteer. Mom was born in Florida and...

Jan 22, 2019

CREEDMOOR- Mr. Rickey Young Rigsbee, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.Mr. Rigsbee was born June 10, 1952 to Otis and Margaret Rigsbee in Durham, NC. He loved family, his work, tinkering on things, and riding his John Deer tractor. Rickey was not a man to sit still. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Mr. Rigsbee proudly served his...

Jan 22, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Mary Magdalene Chappell Sams, 87, of Durham, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.Mrs. Sams was born August 17, 1931 to Thomas and Louvenia Chappell in Butner, NC. She was a life member of Gorman Baptist Church. Mrs. Sams fur babies were her joy. Magdalene will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt, who will...

Jan 21, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Jewell Lee Wrenn Holloway, 91, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

Mrs. Holloway was born July 31, 1927 to Thomas and Laura Wrenn in Durham, NC. She has lived here all her life and was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church. Mrs. Holloway will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Mrs. Holloway is preceded in...

Jan 21, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Ronald “Tena” Beck Walker, 80, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

Mr. Walker was born May 10, 1938 to Luther and Rachel Walker in Johnson County, NC. He was an excellent golfer, fisherman, grill master, and card player. Ronald was an excellent father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his parents, Luther...

Jan 20, 2019

CREEDMOOR- Mr. Wayne George Sprake, 62, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019  at his home. Mr. Sprake was born March 28, 1956 to William and Inez Sprake nee Roberts in Kentville, Nova Scotia. As a young man he moved to Prince Edward Island where he worked as a fisherman and with public works. In the early 1990s he moved to...

Jan 20, 2019

Jan 20, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Jeffrey Scott Ferrell, 50, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Mr. Ferrell was born January 29, 1968 to Gerald and Laura Ferrell in Durham County, NC. During school, he was a member of the National Honor Society. Mr. Ferrell enjoyed volunteering at blood drives for the city hall employees. He will be remembered as a loving son, father,...