Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Theresa Carol Yates

Theresa Carol Yates

Nov 16, 2018

DURHAM- Ms. Theresa Carol Yates, 57, passed away Friday November 16, 2018.

Theresa was born October 25, 1961 to Harrell and Joyce Yates in Goldsboro, NC. She loved her family, grandkids, and her church, Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, that she attended regularly. Theresa recently achieved a personal goal that her family and friends are proud of her for....

Rosa Marie Hayes Jenkins

Rosa Marie Hayes Jenkins

Nov 15, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM- Mrs. Rosa Marie Hayes Jenkins, 86, passed away Thursday November 15, 2018.

Mrs. Jenkins was born October 11, 1932 to Ernest Lucas Hayes and Lilly Mae Cannada. She loved flowers, working in her yard, and making quilts. Mrs. Jenkins devoted her life to her family and will be remembered for making “dog gone good biscuits”.

Mrs. Jenkins was preceded...

Vincent  Martino

Vincent Martino

Nov 7, 2018

DURHAM- Vincent Martino 96 years young of Durham, NC, formally of Clarksburg, WV, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018 after a brief illness.

Vince, also known as “Paul” or “the Governor” to his friends at Hillandale Golf Course, was a golfer up until his death. He was also a WWII veteran serving as Army Ranger in...

Delmar Elliott Hamilton

Delmar Elliott Hamilton

Nov 2, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Delmar Elliott Hamilton, 94, passed away November 2, 2018.

Mr. Hamilton was born October 1, 1924 in Hendersonville, NC to Albert and Bess Hamilton. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Hamilton owned and operated his own used car company. He was a Deacon of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Hamilton will be remembered as...

Thomas Wayne Baker, Sr.

Thomas Wayne Baker, Sr.

Nov 2, 2018

ROUGEMONT- Mr. Thomas Wayne Baker Sr., 69, passed away Friday November 2, 2018.Mr. Baker was born January 1, 1949 in Durham, NC, to Thomas and Olie Goins Baker. He loved his family deeply, especially his grandchildren and his LOVING pet companion Roxie. Mr. Baker loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the Top Dog...

Marie Hawkins Chappell Hester

Marie Hawkins Chappell Hester

Oct 29, 2018

DURHAM- Mrs. Marie Hawkins Chappell Hester, 79, passed away Monday October 29, 2018.

Mrs. Hester was born March 12, 1939, to Thomas and Luvinia Chappell in Durham County, NC. She was a member of Gorman Baptist Church. Mrs. Hester will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Mrs. Hester is preceded in death by her parents...

Janice  Ennis Ellis

Janice Ennis Ellis

Oct 29, 2018

STEM- Ms. Janice Ennis Ellis, 71, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home.Ms. Ellis was born July 29, 1947 to the late Onzlo and Nettie Ennis in Durham, NC. She was a very giving person and would help anyone with anything she could. Ms. Ellis was a strong woman who raised two children by herself. She was always...

Timothy Allen Nibbe

Timothy Allen Nibbe

Oct 29, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Timothy “Tim” Allen Nibbe, 62, passed away Monday October 29, 2018.

Mr. Nibbe was born April 10, 1956 in Fargo, N.D to Verne and Patricia Nibbe. He proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. Mr. Nibbe will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.

Mr. Nibbe is survived by his parents Verne and Patricia Nibbe; partner,...

Leonard Morris Wilkins

Leonard Morris Wilkins

Oct 22, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Leonard Morris Wilkins, Sr.,77, passed away Monday October 22, 2018, at Duke Hospital.

Mr. Wilkins was born November 3, 1940 to Harvey and Margaret Wilkins in Durham, NC. “Tiny” owned and operated Budget Siding, in Rougemont, for 25 years. He was a volunteer firefighter in Cary, NC, and was a member of the Cary Optimist Club. “Tiny” liked...

Dollie Estelle Partin Holder

Dollie Estelle Partin Holder

Oct 21, 2018

DURHAM- Mrs. Dollie Estelle Partin Holder, 84, passed away peacefully at home Sunday October 21, 2018.

Mrs. Holder was born to Willie and Rushie Partin on June 6, 1934 in Chatham County. She was a member of the Oak Grove Ruritan Club and was Valedictorian of her class. She was an excellent cook and homemaker, and loved to garden. Mrs....

Daryl Wayne Harward

Daryl Wayne Harward

Oct 20, 2018

BUTNER- Mr. Daryl Wayne Harward, 47, passed away Saturday October 20, 2018.

Daryl was born January 4, 1971 in Durham, NC to Lanny and Judy Harward. He adored his wife, his girls, grandchildren, and family, and loved to ride motorcycles. Daryl attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor, NC.

Daryl is preceded in death by his father Landon DeAubine Harward...

Donald Joe Rigsbee

Donald Joe Rigsbee

Oct 18, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Donald Joe Rigsbee (Donnie) 68 passed away Thursday October 18, 2018 at his home.

Donnie was born January 21, 1950 to the late Joseph Young Rigsbee and Hilda Matthews Paschall in Durham, NC. Donnie was a painter by trade and took a lot of pride in his work, he was a lifelong Duke Blue Devil fan. He loved...