Obituaries
Rosario Thomas Mudano
Nov 21, 2020
Rosario Thomas Mudano, born May 22nd, 1927, died at his home in Durham, North Carolina on November 21st, 2020. Rosario was a proud first-generation Italian American. He was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Immediately upon his graduation from Valley Stream Central High School, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in Wiesbaden, Germany from 1945-1946...
Rear Admiral Horace B. Robertson, Jr.
Nov 19, 2020
Rear Admiral Horace B. Robertson, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired) of Durham, North Carolina died on November 19, 2020 after a brief illness. Admiral Robertson was a native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, the son of Ruth Montgomery Robertson and Horace Bascomb Robertson, Sr. He was born on November 13, 1923, and attended Kannapolis public schools, graduating from Cannon High School in...
Martha Blair Bynum
Nov 19, 2020
Martha Blair McLennan Bynum died peacefully on November 19, 2020 at Croasdaile Pavilion in Durham, NC. Only two weeks prior, she happily celebrated her 97th birthday. Known affectionately by friends and family as “Martie,” she leaves behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and service that will continue to live in those who knew her. Martie is survived by her daughter...
Christine Ann Walters
Nov 19, 2020
Click here to view the Livestream funeral service. Christine Ann Walters, age 45, died unexpectedly at her Durham home on November 19, 2020. She was born on March 3, 1975 to Kenneth and Pat Walters. Christine was educated in the Durham Public Schools. She graduated from Riverside High School. Christine had an engaging personality and loved to talk to her...
Daniel Yoshio Takiguchi
Nov 18, 2020
Daniel Yoshio Takiguchi of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 18, 2020, at the age of 96. He was born and raised in Hawaii, moved to Chicago where he raised his family until moving to Durham after retirement. His heart and life were dedicated to Jesus Christ and family. Dan was a hard...
Mattie Lou Uzzle
Nov 18, 2020
Click here to view the Livestream service. Mattie Lou Uzzle, 79, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 18, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Durham native, Lou was the daughter of the late Dalma Wilson Uzzle and Margaret Lipscomb Uzzle Mims. Lou graduated from St. Catherine’s School in Richmond, Virginia in 1959. She...
Mary Margaret Pennybacker
Nov 17, 2020
Mary Pennybacker, age 93, died at the Forest at Duke on 11/17/2020. She was born on May 21, 1927 to the late Henry and Lucy Forrestal. Mary Forrestal went to Beacon High School and matriculated to the College of New Rochelle where she graduated in 1948. She then worked for 34 years as an English teacher at Beacon High School,...
Barbara Jones Watkins
Nov 16, 2020
To view the recorded service, please follow the link provided below. Butner, NC Barbara Jean Jones Watkins, age 82, died on November 16, 2020 with her family. She was born to the late Ezra Jones and Dezola Keith Jones on October 5, 1938 in Wake County. Barbara was a woman of simplicity and grace. Barbara graduated high school and then...
James Nash Siedow
Nov 15, 2020
James Siedow (73) died on November 15 in Croasdaile Village in Durham after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. For 40 years he was a professor of botany (later biology) at Duke University, where he also served as Vice Provost for Research from 2001 to 2017, before retiring from Duke. Jim was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated...
B. Faye Weaver
Nov 15, 2020
Click here to view the Livestream service. DURHAM – B. Faye Weaver, age 84, died on November 15, 2020 at Croasdaile Village. She was born on May 7, 1936 to Joseph Weaver and Maxine Harris Weaver. Faye was born and raised in Durham, NC. She graduated from Durham High School Class of 1954 and later graduated from Elon University Class...
Gus Travis Godwin
Nov 15, 2020
Click here to view the Livestream service. DURHAM – Gus Travis Godwin, age 90, died at Duke University Hospital on November 15, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1930 to the late Gus Travis Godwin Sr. and Lelia Lowe of the Lowes Grove Community. Gus graduated in June 1953 from North Carolina State University with a degree in Agronomy....
Grace Keller
Nov 14, 2020
Grace A. Keller, age 84, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Durham, NC, and Perrysburg and Versailles, NY, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Grace was born on March 6, 1936, in Buffalo, NY to the late Edmund A. Czwojdak and Anna F. (Polak) Czwojdak. Grace was married to John Keller, who predeceased her on August 1,...
Doris Walker Johnson
Nov 14, 2020
Click here to view the Livestream service. Doris Walker Johnson, 92, died peacefully, with family present, at the Hock Family Pavilion on November 14, 2020, following a brief illness. Known for her smile and outgoing personality, Doris was born in Durham, the middle child of Clarence E. and Mildred (Mutter) Walker, on May 17, 1928. She was educated in the...
Mary Helen Mitchell
Nov 13, 2020
Mary Helen Barbee Mitchell, 78, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 13, 2020, after a valiant battle with illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She influenced many family and friends with her sense of humor, love...
Howard David Clayton
Nov 9, 2020
Howard David Clayton, age 83, died on November 9, 2020. He was born to the late Howard Jeffries Clayton and Pauline Ellis Clayton on October 4, 1937 in Granville County. David was a graduate of Granville Co. Schools, worked for Butner Public Safety for 25 years, enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, his family, and grandchildren. He was a great husband, father,...
Bobby Leonard Chamblee
Nov 9, 2020
On Monday, November 9, 2020, Bobby Leonard Chamblee, loving husband and father, passed away at age 82. Bobby was born on February 4, 1938 in Zebulon, North Carolina. He worked as a bindery foreman at Commercial Printing Company in Raleigh, NC. After retiring from the printing company, he worked at Mountain Aire Golf Course in West Jefferson, NC and Millcreek...
Roger Richard Lundenburg
Nov 8, 2020
Roger Richard Lundenburg, age 78, died on November 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born to the late Harold Jacob Lundenburg and Violet Rosalie Sklenar Lundenburg on February 6, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnosota. Roger led a full life. He loved his family and yes, his love of cars. Roger is survived by his wife, Marilyn;...
Miguel Aguirre Castillo
Nov 7, 2020
DURHAM – Miguel Aguirre, age 80, died in Durham, North Carolina on November 7, 2020. He was born on December 16, 1939 to the late Juana Castillo and Silvino Aguirre. Miguel was a proud Mexican. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 17. Although he was only able to go...
Earl Wayne Simmons
Nov 7, 2020
DURHAM – Earl Wayne Simmons, age 80, died at Rose Manor Nursing Home on November 7, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1940 to the late Frank and Betty Simmons. Earl was born in South Boston, VA. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and spent most of his career as a truck driver. He later retired from...
Jean O'Brian Hight
Nov 4, 2020
To view the recorded service, please follow the link provided below. Jean O’Brian Hight, age 92, of Youngsville and formerly of Oxford died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Brodie Marsh and Clara Beck O’Brian. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 A.M. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Enon Baptist Church by Reverent Steve...
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