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Cathy Pauline Goodson

Cathy Pauline Goodson

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;...

Ruth Rogers O’Steen

Ruth Rogers O’Steen

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...

Graham Clifton Lovitte

Graham Clifton Lovitte

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...

Ernest  Edward Poole, Jr.

Ernest Edward Poole, Jr.

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...

Jean Lenore Egle Williams

Jean Lenore Egle Williams

Jan 13, 2018

SERVICE CHANGED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

RALEIGH Mrs. Jean Lenore Egle Williams, 90, of Raleigh, died on Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Mrs. Williams was born in San Antonio, Texas, the...

Rebecca Cates Barker

Rebecca Cates Barker

Jan 12, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Cates Barker, 89, of Durham, died on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Mrs. Barker was a native of Durham, the daughter of the late Colon Columbus Cates and Gladys Terry Cates. She retired from Claude May Interiors as a bookkeeper. She attended Grove Park Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Green Barker, Jr....

Helen Marks

Helen Marks

Jan 11, 2018

Mrs. Helen Marks passed away on January 11th, 2018 of progressive Alzheimer’s Disease; she was 85.  Born to Harry Shomberg and Eve Barnet, she was raised in Brooklyn NY, married Hyman Marks in 1953 and became a homemaker. When her children grew, she returned to college, where she studied education- earning a bachelors and masters degree from Brooklyn College. Helen...

Nellie  Olive Harward

Nellie Olive Harward

Jan 11, 2018

DURHAM Mrs. Nellie Wayne Olive Harward, 82, died at home on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

She was born on January 15, 1935 to the late Claude and Viola Valera Olive in Durham, North Carolina, and was a lifelong resident. She retired after many years from GTE as a Supervisor in the Personnel Department. After retirement she was Administative Assistant for...

Elmore Washington Honeycutt, Jr.

Elmore Washington Honeycutt, Jr.

Jan 11, 2018

DURHAM Mr. Elmore Washington Honeycutt, Jr., 84, of Durham, died on Thursday, January 11, 2018.Mr. Honeycutt was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Elmore Washington Honeycutt Sr. and Pearl Honeycutt. He retired from R. L. Dressers Inc. as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Fisher Honeycutt; brother, Billy Honeycutt...

James “Tommy” Vaughan

James “Tommy” Vaughan

Jan 10, 2018

ROUGEMONT Mr. James Cleveland “Tommy” Vaughan, 79, of Rougemont, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.Mr. Vaughan was born in Durham, the son of the late Edward Cleveland and Molly Vaughan. He owned and operated Vaughan Insulation Company. He was a member of Abundant Life Church in Hillsborough. Tommy loved to Shag and won a Myrtle Beach Shag Competition.He is survived...

William Robert McGeorge, Jr.

William Robert McGeorge, Jr.

Jan 10, 2018

DURHAM Mr. William Robert McGeorge, Jr., 55 of Durham, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.Mr. McGeorge served in the U. S. Army for 20 years and was employed as a Senior Specialist with AT&T. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert McGeorge and Daisy Pace McGeorge; brother, David Stephen McGeorge.He is survived by his wife, Hwa Sun Yi...

Virginia Christine Dudley

Virginia Christine Dudley

Jan 9, 2018

FRANKLINTON Mrs. Virginia Christine Dudley, 75, of Franklinton and a former resident of Durham, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

Mrs. Dudley was born in Gibson, SC the daughter of the late Joseph William Brigman and Maxine Leviner. She retired from Durham Drapery. Mrs. Dudley received her High School Diploma at 52 years old. She watched every child in Durham...

Rachel  Schanberg

Rachel Schanberg

Jan 5, 2018

DURHAM- Rachel Weinbaum Schanberg, 80, founder and director emeritus of the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, died peacefully at home in Durham on Jan. 5 after a long illness.  Her perseverance, passion and compassion were a beacon for family, friends, colleagues and the thousands for whom her groundbreaking efforts provided profound guidance and comfort.

Rachel established the Duke Cancer Patient...

James Ervin Turner

James Ervin Turner

Jan 4, 2018

CREEDMOOR Mr. James Ervin Turner, of Creedmoor, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 4, 2018. He was 80 years old and fought a good fight.

Mr. Turner was born in Granville County, the son of the late Robert Henry Turner and Effie Saline Cox. He was a retired Auto Body Mechanic. He was a member...