Obituaries
Clarence Randolph Smith
Apr 12, 2024
C. Randy Smith, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Randy was born on October 29, 1949, to Clarence Rudolph Smith and Anita Jane Kerr Smith in Durham, NC. Randy was known for his kind heart, his unwavering integrity, and his commitment...
Kristina Ann Miller
Apr 11, 2024
Kristi Miller, 35, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Kristi was born on December 30, 1988 in Columbus, Georgia to Claire (Fisher) Miller and the late Jeffrey Robert Miller. She was the older of two children. Following her graduation from Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina May 2007, Kristi attended Miami University in Oxford, OH...
Patsy Ruth Chamberlain
Apr 10, 2024
Patsy “Pat” Barber Chamberlain passed away Wednesday morning, April 10th at Duke Regional Hospital after a courageous fight with heart disease and cancer.
She was born on a beautiful spring day, May 26, 1948, to Hesro and Brona Phillips Barber in Old West Durham.
Along with her parents, Pat is preceded by her brothers Rudy (Gladys) Barber and Jackie Barber, as well...
Peggy Gooch Brown
Apr 8, 2024
Durham, NC – Peggy Gooch Brown, age 90, passed away peacefully at Parkwood Nursing Home in Chapel Hill on April 8, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1933 to the late Floyd and Ruby Gooch.
A lifelong resident of Durham, Peggy met her husband Charles in 1950 and they began their 64 years of adventures together. They were dedicated members...
Mary Frances Waddell
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Frances Byrd Waddell, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at home. She was born in Durham, NC to the late W. E. Byrd and Myrtle Leigh Byrd. She was a Durham native, growing up in a home on Mangum Street and then Trinity Park. A member of First Baptist Church for all of her 96 years,...
Joseph Adam Izatt
Apr 7, 2024
Joseph Adam Izatt, 61, of Raleigh, NC passed away on April 7, 2024. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.
He is survived by his wife Susan and their children Elizabeth, Gregory (Hannah), and Daniel. His extended family includes his mother MaryAnn Izatt and his siblings Nancy Bemis (Greg), Jim (MaryAnn), and Richard (Carole). He was predeceased...
Leonora Janobas Bugna
Apr 7, 2024
Leonora Janobas Bugna 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7th, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 1st, 1929, in Oton, Iloilo Philippines to the late Sergio J. Janobas and Maria C. Catusan, She was the oldest of five children.
Leonora graduated from Central Philippine University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce. She worked in the...
Patricia Gray May Parker
Apr 6, 2024
Patricia Gray May Parker, age 82, passed away in Durham, North Carolina on April 6, 2024. She was born on January 18, 1942, to the late Charlie Coble May and Kittie Gray Guy May.
Pat (Trish or Trisha to her family in Alabama) was born in Salitpa, Clarke County, Alabama. She graduated from nearby Jackson High School and received her Bachelor...
Elizabeth Lawrence Gunselman
Apr 6, 2024
Elizabeth Lawrence was born in Durham, NC on February 26, 1950, the third child of Mildred and Eugene Lawrence. Growing up she lived in Apex, New Bern, and Raleigh, where she graduated from Enloe High School. She attended her first three years of college at Western Carolina, and graduated from East Carolina, after which she became certified as a Registered...
Robert Paul Stranahan, Iii
Apr 4, 2024
Robert Paul Stranahan III, age 63, died at his home on April 4, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1960 to the late Robert and Louise Stranahan.
Robert grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where he engaged in such youthful pursuits as climbing the Washington National Cathedral. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1981 with a degree in...
Earl French Hadden, Ii
Apr 3, 2024
Durham, NC – Earl French Hadden II, age 77, died at UNC Medical Center on Wednesday, April 3rd. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Princeton, WV to the late Earl and Doris Hadden.
The family moved to Charlotte, NC when Earl was a teenager. There he graduated from Myers Park High School. He then attended UNC Chapel Hill where...
Sibyl Frances Clayton
Apr 2, 2024
Durham- Sibyl Frances Clayton, age 94, of Durham, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Terra Bella in Hillsborough. She was a Durham native, born September 10, 1929, to the late Walter Lavaille and Callie Tilley Totten.
Sibyl is survived by her brother, Phillip Totten, and her nieces and nephews, Bill (Sandra) Totten, Betsy (Rusty) Mincey, Tim (Wendy) Sorrell, Debra Sorrell, Julie...
Dean Jeanette Hargrove
Mar 29, 2024
Dean Jeanette Edwards Hargrove peacefully passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1951 to the late Iola Edwards
She graduated from John R Hawkins High School and attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she became a Certified Dental Assistant. In her later years she provided child care services in her...
Jo Ann Elliott
Mar 28, 2024
Jo Ann Newton Elliott, age78, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1945, in Granville County, North Carolina to the late Victor Bagley Newton and Josephine Overton Newton.
Jo was known for having the biggest heart and loving her family unconditionally.
Jo will be deeply missed by her friends and family which include numerous nieces, nephews,...
Jasper Wayne Hicks
Mar 27, 2024
J. Wayne Hicks, age 74, of Oxford, N.C. passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Haywood Arthur Hicks and Mittie Belle Daniel Hicks.
Wayne was born on August 20, 1949, in Granville County and was raised on the family farm in Oxford, N.C. He met his...
Leland O'Brian Ray
Mar 27, 2024
Leland O'Brian Ray, age 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born in Granville County, NC on April 30, 1946 to his late parents Robert M. Ray, Jr and Margaret O'Brian Frost Ray.
Leland's personality was so full of life and he lived a beautiful experience. He will be missed dearly by his siblings, Marsha Ray Sherry (husband...
Joseph Carson Story , Jr.
Mar 25, 2024
(Durham, NC) – Joseph (Joe) Story, Jr. passed away on March 25th after a valiant fight to overcome health complications while inpatient at Duke Hospital.
A beloved spouse, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, scoutmaster, captain, friend, and mentor, Joe touched the lives of countless others in his 80 years on earth. Born in Mecklenburg County on January 10, 1944, Joe moved to...
Madge Carmichael (Fort) Carrington
Mar 24, 2024
CARRINGTON, Madge Carmichael (Fort), a resident of Carmichael, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 88. Madge was born on August 13, 1935, in Greenville, NC to Dr. Marion Kirkland Fort and Jeanette Moore Fort.
Madge grew up in Durant, OK, graduating in 1953 from Durant High School, focusing on dance and choir. Madge then...
Jonah Alexander Hamil Luker
Mar 20, 2024
Jonah Alexander Hamil Luker, age 21, died in Raleigh on March 20, 2024. He was born on July 8, 2002 to parents Jenifer Hamil and Kenneth Luker and his birth-mother, Shannon Wesdorp.
Jonah grew up in Durham, North Carolina and graduated from Jordan High School. With a curious mind and reliably hardworking personality, he enjoyed building a career in welding and...
Patricia Foster Mcquay
Mar 19, 2024
Patricia Anne Foster McQuay died peacefully at her home on March 19, having recently celebrated her 91st birthday. Patricia was born January 13, 1933 in Cherryville, NC, as the only child of Brite Vernon and Mary Elizabeth Mason Foster.
Her family moved to Charlotte when her father returned from serving in WWII in Germany. There Patricia graduated high school and worked...
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