Recent Obituaries

Jan 8, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Ruth Watson, age 82, formerly of Durham, died Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. The Lord called her home peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of the morning.

Mrs. Watson was a native of Durham, daughter of the late James Cannon “JC” Oakley and Lucetta Ruth Oakley. She worked as a hair dresser for years until she retired...

Jan 8, 2019

Jan 7, 2019

DURHAM- Mrs. Annie Wyvonia James Slaughter, 86, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Duke Regional Hospital.Mrs. Slaughter was born November 29, 1932 to Johnny and Minnie James in Person County, NC. She will be remembered by her everlasting smile. Mrs. Slaughter was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Mrs. Slaughter is preceded in death by her parents...

Jan 7, 2019

Jan 7, 2019

DURHAM- Mr. Clyde Wesley Bailey, 54, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.

Mr. Bailey was born October 10, 1964 to Reverend Bernie and Julia Bailey in Asheboro, NC. He was a musician and singer, and served his church as the choir director. Mr. Bailey was a Harley rider, loved to fish and golf. He had a heart of gold, especially...

Jan 5, 2019

Jan 5, 2019

Edith Mae “Nana” Harris, 70, passed away Saturday January 5, 2019 in Odessa Texas where she had been living.

She was born in Durham North Carolina on May 26 1948 to Branson Edward Harris and Lillie Mae Lynn Harris. Edith had three lovely children. Edith worked as a housekeeper at Econolodge. She was a live-in home health provider and a cook...

Jan 4, 2019

Arrangements are being handled by Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home, 34 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563

Jan 2, 2019

DURHAM- Gerlinde “Linde” Rabl, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Born in Germany, Linde immigrated to the US at age 14 where she completed her education and worked in New York before moving to NC in 1951. Here she began a career at Murdoch Center that spanned 40 years.

Linde was a compassionate, selfless, loving servant of God. As...

Jan 2, 2019

DURHAM- Thomas Howard Fowler, Jr., 40, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Mr. Fowler was born December 9, 1978 to Thomas and Charlene Fowler in Durham, NC. He loved roller skating, ATV mudding, and country music. Mr. Fowler was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and his favorite driver was Brad Keselowski. He will be lovingly remembered by all who...

Jan 1, 2019

Arrangements are being handled by Yorktown Funeral Home, 945 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

Dec 28, 2018

DURHAM- The Shimm family is sad to announce that Dr. Cynia B. Shimm died quietly December 28, 2018 at The Forest at Duke, following a prolonged illness. Cynia was born June 29, 1926 in New York City to Harry and Roslyn Brown. After graduating from Cornell, she attended medical school at Columbia for two years before marrying Melvin, and then...

Dec 26, 2018

DURHAM- Essie Alene McLean Pennington, 97, passed away December 26, 2018.

Mrs. Pennington was born October 20, 1921 to Alton and Ethel McLean in Harnett County, NC. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Auxiliary and a Gold Star Mother. Mrs. Pennington will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Pennington was...

Dec 19, 2018

Dec 19, 2018

DURHAM- Mattie Atkins Duke, 87, passed away December 18, 2018.

Mrs. Duke was born December 30, 1930 to Wade and Josephine Atkins in Wake County, NC. She retired in 1968 after 42 years at Liggett-Myers as a machine operator. Mrs. Duke loved birds, animals, especially her dogs, and flowers. She will be lovingly remembered by all who were fortunate to...

Dec 18, 2018

WAKE FOREST- Marie Eileen McMahel, 77, passed away Tuesday December 18, 2018.Mrs. McMahel was born October 15, 1941 in Calvert City, Kentucky to William White and Clara Emmons. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Mrs. McMahel was preceded in death by her parents, William White and Clara Emmons, and husband, Gary McMahel, Sr.Mrs. McMahel...

Dec 18, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. David “Wayne” Page, 54, passed away Tuesday December 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Page was born October 21, 1964 to Bobby and Susie Page in Durham, NC. He was a firefighter for the Durham City Fire Department and retired May 1, 2018 after sixteen years of service. Wayne was an avid motorcycle rider who loved...

Dec 16, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Robert Caswell Sandling, III, 77, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Duke Regional Hospital.Mr. Sandling was born July 22, 1941 to the late Robert and Vida Sandling in Granville County. He was a Manager at IBM for many years where he retired. Mr. Sandling enjoyed camping and was a NASCAR fan. He loved the beach and was...

Dec 14, 2018

DURHAM- James Albert “Jimmy” Hall, 83, passed away Friday December 14, 2018.Mr. Hall was born August 21, 1935 to the late Albert “Jack” and Clara Hall in Durham, NC. He was a classic car and NASCAR enthusiast, as well as an avid Carolina fan. Mr. Hall loved his family and their family gatherings. He proudly served his country in the United...

Dec 13, 2018

DURHAM- Ruby Mae White, 82, passed away Thursday December 13, 2018.

Mrs. White was born May 22, 1936 to Marion and Lydia Davis in Durham, NC. She lived her whole life in Durham, NC, and was a member of Harvest Glen Baptist Church. Mrs. White loved her family and her church family. She loved the beach, watching birds, and shopping....