Recent Obituaries

Feb 12, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Helen Louise Ray, 87 of Durham, died on Monday, February 12, 2018.Mrs. Ray was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Johnnie Willard Jeffries and Myrtle Chisenhall Jeffries. She retired after 20 years from Honeywell Aerospace. She attended Freedom Baptist Church for many years. Helen enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling to the mountains and...

Feb 9, 2018

Feb 9, 2018

Gurbakhshisha Kaur Hothi, of Durham, died on Friday, February 9, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Didar Singh Hothi; two sons, Paul Hothi and Gurpreet Singh Hothi; two brothers, Kuldip Dhami and Malkit Dhami; sister, Gurdip Mand and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Hudson...

Feb 8, 2018

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Feb 5, 2018

REIDSVILLE Mrs. Lola Frances Lasater, 91, of Reidsville, died on Monday, February 5, 2018.Mrs. Lasater was born in Goldsboro, NC, the daughter of the late Hubert Pollock and Lola Mae Newcomb Pollock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Richard Lasater, Sr.; son, Larry Elwood Lasater; brothers, Daniel, Jim, Clifton, Kenneth Ray, David Pollock and Margaret Hackney.She is...

Feb 4, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. George Lamar Tyler, 86, passed away at his home Sunday, February 4, 2018.Mr. Tyler was born October 26, 1931 in Norcross, GA. Mr. Tyler proudly served his country in the United States Army where he retired after 30 years as a Sergeant Major. He enjoyed reading, gardening and jogging and believed in staying physically fit.Mr. Tyler is preceded...

Feb 2, 2018

Feb 2, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Clyde R. Sorrell, 74, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Sorrell was born April 19, 1943 in Durham, NC to the late Ralph and Alma Sorrell. He graduated from Southern High School. Mr. Sorrell was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and a charter member at Lynn’s Crossroads Ruritan...

Jan 30, 2018

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Jan 27, 2018

Jan 27, 2018

Cathy Pauline Goodson, 69 of Durham, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Mrs. Goodson was born in Welch, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carter Wade Goodson and Hilda Nestor Goodson. She retired after 25 years from Duke University Medical Center.

She is survived by her son, Loren Wayne Roberts III; daughter, Melissa Roberts McCullough; brother, Kelse Edward Goodson;...

Jan 24, 2018

Jan 23, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Ruth Rogers O’Steen, 84, of Durham, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.Mrs. O’Steen was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Marcus Rogers, Sr. and Kathleen Bryant Rogers. She retired from Central Carolina Farmers Exchange. She was a member of West Durham Pentecostal Church. Ruth loved Gospel music, singing and being with...

Jan 20, 2018

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Jan 17, 2018

DURHAM- Mr. Graham Clifton Lovitte, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Lovitte was born November 11, 1926 in Onslow County to the late Francis and Roney Godwin Lovitte. He worked many years with Comfort Engineers as an Auto Mechanic. Mr. Lovitte retired from Comfort Engineers in 1986. He built utility trailers...

Jan 16, 2018

DURHAM- Ernest E. Poole, Jr. age 64, departed this life surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Leaving to cherish his memories, his wife Marjorie Poole. Five children, Kerinthia Poole, Victoria Poole, Ernest E. Poole III (Janae), Temica Poole and Bridget Sutton. Five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and an abundance of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Ernest was an...