Obituaries
Nancy Smith Hooke
Mar 2, 2014
Nancy Smith Hooke passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born oneebruary 20, 1930 to Page and Sidney Smith of Greensboro, NC. After graduating from UNC-G with a degree in Piano, she was married to William Hooke on June 3, 1952. She lived with her family in Princeton, NJ from 1953...
Ruby Keller Corbitt
Feb 25, 2014
OXFORD: Ruby Keller Corbitt passed away at home February 25, 2014. She was born in Oxford, NC on May 20, 1915 to parents Emma Orders and Claude Beard Keller. At the age of two, her mother died and her father later married Susie Critcher, who raised Ruby and her beloved brother William Lee Keller. Ruby graduated from Oxford High School...
Kenneth Earl Daniels
Feb 23, 2014
Mr. Kenneth Earl Daniels, Jr. passed away early Sunday evening, February 23, 2014 while at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. A native of Cumberland County, NC, Kenny was one born to the late Kenneth E. Daniels, Sr. and Lillie Ruth Britt. "Kenny Boy", as he was known growing up, developed a love of nature and a respect for the land...
Dr. Lawrence W. Moore, Jr.
Feb 21, 2014
DURHAM Dr. Lawrence W. Moore Jr. retired ophthalmologist, died February 21, 2014 at age 75. Born and raised in Blacksburg, VA, he graduated from Virginia Tech, Duke Medical School, and completed a surgical internship at Colorado General Hospital. Dr. Moore theneerved three years in the Public Health Service. After a residency in ophthalmology at UNC/McPherson Hospital, he was a Heed...
Ryan Jesse Molinatto
Feb 20, 2014
Ryan Jesse Molinatto, age 16, died Thursday, February 20, in his Durham home. Born in Davidson County on July 5, 1997, Ryan was a student at Northern High School and a member of Christian Assembly Church. Ryaneever met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, anytime, anywhere, and walk away friends. He was bright, intelligent, and could...
Bobbie Spence Teer
Feb 19, 2014
Bobbie Marie Spence Teer, daughter of the late Mack Carlie & Conee Fogleman Spence, was born oneebruary 1, 1927, in Durham. She died Tuesday morning, February 19, 2014, at Rose Manor, following several years of declining health. During that time she resided at Carolina House of Durham, where she made many good friends. Everywhere she lived, worked, or visited, she...
John Charles Herrman
Feb 18, 2014
DURHAM John Charles Herrman, 65, of Durham died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at his residence. A native of Plaineeld, NJ, he was the son of the late William L. Herrman aneeleanor Smith Herrman. Johneerved in the U.S. Air Force for four years, including a three year tour ineermany, after which he attended X-Ray School at Muhlenburg Hospital and then continued...
Minee Disclafani Sasso
Feb 16, 2014
Mrs. Minee DiSclafani Sasso, 95, peacefully passed away ineer home, early Sunday morning, February 16, 2014. A native of Palermo, Sicily, Minee was born March 11, 1918, the third daughter to the late Antonio And Gemma Olori DiSclafani. At three years of age, her family made the pilgrimage to America. In fact, she spent her third birthday at Ellis Island,...
Richard William Claydon
Feb 15, 2014
OXFORD: Richard William Claydon, age 81, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Granville House. A native of Troy, NY, he was the son of the late John W. Claydon and Madalene Ralston Claydon. He was a member of Stovall Uneed Methodist Church, one of the founders of ACIM and former treasurer. Richard retired from G. E. Corporation in Stamford, CT...
Edith Hilton Whitt
Feb 13, 2014
OXFORD: Edith Hilton Whitt, age 80 of Oxford, died Thursday, February 13, 2014. A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mabel Myers Hilton and widow of Romie Whitt. Edith was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a homemaker. She also operated "Miss Edith's" store for a number of years. Funeral services...
Lottie Hineey Cook
Feb 12, 2014
Mrs. Lottie Hineey Cook passed away early Wednesday afternoon, February 12, 2014 in Siler City, NC. A native of Wake County, NC, Lottie was one of seven children born to the late Paul Hineey and Lucy Hussey Hineey. She had a love of Bluegrass music and telling jokes. She was an amazing cook known for her fried chickeneenders, fried peach...
Edward Francis Collery
Feb 11, 2014
FRANKLINTOneedward Francis Collery, 84, of Franklinton, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Wake Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the son of the late John and Madeline Collery of Bergan County, New Jersey. He was a devoted father, a kind-hearted friend, and a helpful influence in his community. Edward was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy...
Karen Joan Elkins
Feb 10, 2014
Karen J. Elkins passed away early February 10, 2014 at her home in Pittsboro, NC. Mrs. Elkins was preceded ineeath by her parents, Edward Alves and Delores Pimentel. Survivors include her husband, Joe Elkins; her son Ryan O'Rourke of Rhode Island; her brother Paul Alves of Arizona; her sister Cynthia Lembeck of New Jersey; her best friend, Karen Cordeiro of...
Helen Spencer Council
Feb 9, 2014
OXFORD: Helen Spencer Council, age 83 of Oxford, died February 9, 2014. A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Aneew Bascom and Anee Rochette Burwell Spencer and widow of Calvineecil Council. Helen was a member of Lowe's Grove Baptist Church in Durham, recently attended Oak Hill Presbyterian Church in Oxford and was a homemaker. Funeral...
Edna Mae Parham Thomasson
Feb 8, 2014
OXFORD: Edna Mae Parham Thomasson, age 84 of Oxford, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2014 surrounded by her family. A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Russell C. aneedna Wade Parham and a member of Peace's Chapel Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, and a friend...
Wanda Ercha Jacula
Feb 8, 2014
DURHAM Wanda Ercha Jacula, 97, of Durham died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center following a brief illness. Born ineerkimer, NY she was the daughter of the late Peter Ercha and Anna Hovda Ercha. She and her mother survived the flu pandemic of 1918. Growing up as a child she learned to speak Ukrainian, Polish, aneenglish. She was...
Janee Irene Van Dyke
Feb 8, 2014
Janee Irene Van Dyke of Durham died Saturday morning, February 8, 2014 at her home. She was born in Mason City, IA on July 26, 1939 to the late Frederick A. and Irene Downs Van Dyke. Janee moved to Durham in 1967 and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UNC Chapel Hill in 1971 and later from UNC Law School in...
Thomas Michael Pratt
Feb 5, 2014
U.S. Air Force Ret. Colonel Thomas "Tom" Michael Pratt, 65, of Durham NC, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Hock Family Pavilion Duke Hospice. Tom was borneebruary 12, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of the late Brigadier General William C. Pratt and Catherine Briggs Pratt. Tom graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School, Garrett Park, Maryland in...
Pamela Woolman
Feb 5, 2014
Pamela Woolman, age 62. Cherished daughter of the late Lillian and David Metrick. Beloved wife of Frank Woolman. Loving mother of Aron Lisa Woolman and Richard Karen Woolman. Proud grandmother of Elijah and Windsor. Dear sister of Audrey Bruce Carlson. Dear and close friend of many. Pam passed away oneednesday afternoon, February 5, 2014. A memorial service was held at...
Robert Roland Spencer
Feb 5, 2014
Mr. Robert Rowland Spencer passed away early Wednesday morning, February 5, 2014 at his home in Apex, NC. "Bobby" was borneecember 29, 1956 to the late Charles and Nettie Ruth Spencer, in Lucas County, Ohio. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Pensacola, Florida where Bobby would grow up fishing, hunting, and just enjoying the outdoors ineeneral. At neeteen,...
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