Obituaries
Wilhelmina Morris Shotwell
Jan 18, 2018
Wilhelmina Morris Shotwell, age 83 of Granville County passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 18, 2018 at her home. She was a native of Halifax County and a daughter to the late Johneenry and Sarah O???Geary Morris. Wilhelmina was married to her long-time friend, Edwin Shotwell. She was a homemaker and farmer by her husband???s...
Sadie Pittman Micol
Jan 17, 2018
Sadie Pittman Micol, 103, passed away peacefully oneednesday, January 17, 2018 at Brookshire Senior Living in Hillsborough. She was the youngest of five children born to the late Priscilla Foy Pittman and Johnee Ellis Pittman. Sadie was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, John H. Micol Jr., her son Warren Pittman, her brother George and her sisters Hattie P....
Karen Wilson Chamberlin
Jan 17, 2018
DURHAM??? Karen Wilson Chamberlin died peacefully surrounded by her husband and all her soneearly in the morning of Wednesday January 17, 2018. She joins her father William Preston Wilson who preceded her ineeath. She was 62 years of age. Her passing was eased by the excellent care she received at Hock Family Pavilion of Duke Hospice. The family especially wishes...
Marion Norris Grabarek
Jan 17, 2018
Marion Norris Grabarek passed away peacefully at her home oneednesday, January 17, 2018. She was borneeptember 29, 1920, the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Carl Pritchard Norris of Durham. She was educated in the Durham City Schools, graduated from Salem College, and attended Duke Uneersity Graduate School. Oneeptember 2, 1944, she married her beloved husband Wense Grabarek who...
Quintoneee Sorrell, Jr.
Jan 16, 2018
Quintoneee Sorrell, Jr., age 92, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Western Wake Medical Center. A Durham native, Quinton was born to the late Quintoneee and Belle Fletcher Sorrell on October 4, 1925. He spent his entire career as a civil engineer with the NC Department of Transportation. Quinton is survived by his five children: Quintoneee Sorrell III and wife,...
Carolyn (Moore) Parham Sanford
Jan 13, 2018
Henderson Carolyn P. Sanford Carolyn P. Sanford, 71 of Henderson died on January 13, 2018 at Duke Uneersity Hospital in Durham, NC with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Jones) Moore. She is preceded ineeath by her brothers; Roy Moore, James Moore, Troy Moore, and Bradsher Moore. She was preceded by...
Carolyn (Moore) Parham Sanford
Jan 13, 2018
Henderson Carolyn P. Sanford Carolyn P. Sanford, 71 of Henderson died on January 13, 2018 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Jones) Moore. She is preceded in death by her brothers; Roy Moore, James Moore, Troy Moore, and Bradsher Moore. She was preceded...
Jean W. Vickers
Jan 12, 2018
DURHAM ??? Jean W. Vickers, 93, passed away on, Friday, January 12, 2018 at Duke Regional Hospital. A Durham native, she was born January 2, 1925 to the late Clarence E. Walker, Sr. and Mildred Mutter Walker. Jean is survived by her sister, Doris Johnson and her niece, Mary Lou Johnson both of Durham. Jean was preceded ineeath by her...
Cordie Louise Bass
Jan 11, 2018
DURHAM Cordie Louise Hylton Bass, 87, died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Croasdaile Pavilion. She was born in Spring Garden, VA, February 17, 1930 to the late Gabriel Lee Hylton and Cordie Cox Hylton. Cordie grew up in Spring Garden, where she was reared by her unee, Albert Cox, and his wife Anna. She attended Moneeat College and graduated...
John S. Workman
Jan 10, 2018
John Sherwood Workman, age 78, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Duke Uneersity Medical Pavilion following surgery for a brief illness. A Durham native, he was born to the late John Sherwood Workman, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Workman. John graduated from Durham High School and later served in the National Guard Reserves. He worked at Liggett and Myers Research...
Megan Mary Jones
Jan 9, 2018
Megan Mary Jones passed away ineer sleep at home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on 9th January 2018. Megan lived with her family in Hollister, CA before they moved to Santa Cruz, CA in 1981 and then to North Carolina in 2001 where she settled in Chapel Hill. In addition to the people ineer life, Megan cherished her independence, creative...
Virginia Ladd Hicks
Jan 9, 2018
Virginia Dare Ladd Hicks (93) passed away peacefully at Brookshire Nursing Center surrounded by her family. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2018. The daughter of the late Otis aneella Ladd, she is predeceased ineeath by her beloved husband Oscar Hicks, and sisters Louise Colclough and Juanita Allison. She is survived...
Maria Leone Dwane
Jan 7, 2018
CARY ??? Maria Leone Dwane passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the age of 80 years at her home. She was born in San Biase, Italy, May 27, 1937 to the late Roberto Leone and Carmella Tanno Leone. She spent her childhood on a farm in the Molise region of Italy and immigrated to England at age 16....
Dr. Ruth Ursula Mitchell
Jan 7, 2018
Dr. Ruth Ursula Mitchell, 85, of Apex North Carolina, died on January 7, 2018 at UNC Hospitals. Ruth was born oneebruary 17, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded ineeath by her parents Vincas Stasys and Ursula Maciulis, her brother Fr. Bill Mitchell SS.CC, her sister Zita McCartney, and dear friend Charlene ???Billie??? Nelson. She is survived by her beloved...
Lou Ellen Mcgee Oakley
Jan 5, 2018
Lou Ellen McGee Oakley, 84, of Oxford passed peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, January 05, 2018. She was born in Granville County on April 29, 1933 to the late Walter C. McGee and Erma Belle Bowling McGee. Mrs. Oakley retired after 46 years of service with Burlington Industries of Oxford. She enjoyed crocheting and reading and she loved...
Lou Ellen Mcgee Oakley
Jan 5, 2018
Lou Ellen McGee Oakley, 84, of Oxford passed peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, January 05, 2018. She was born in Granville County on April 29, 1933 to the late Walter C. McGee aneerma Belle Bowling McGee. Mrs. Oakley retired after 46 years of service with Burlington Industries of Oxford. She enjoyed crocheting and reading and she loved family...
Dr. Rodolfo Marquinez Saludo
Jan 2, 2018
HILLSBOROUGH - Dr. Rodolfo Marquinez Saludo, also known as ???Dr. Rudy??? or ???Doc???, 83, Durham, North Carolina, passed away, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center. Dr. Rudy was born July 6, 1934 in Lipa City, Philippines to the late Mariquita and Leon Saludo. He graduated from Santo Tomas Uneersity in the Philippines and completed his medical residency at...
William Edward Downey, Jr.
Dec 31, 2017
William Edward Downey, Jr. died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Duke Medical Center with his loving wife at his side. Bill was born in North Dighton, MA to the late William E. and Clara LeBlanc Downey on January 3, 1945. His two great loves were his family and his work caring for others. Bill is survived by his loving and...
Doris Ruth Belk Tilley
Dec 27, 2017
Doris Ruth Belk Tilley, 93, died December 27, 2017 at Carillon Assisted Living. She was born on July 7, 1924 to the late Reece and Ruth Belk. She graduated from Union County High School and later Kings Business College in Charlotte. She retired as the secretary of the U.S. Army Research Office in Durham. Doris was an active member of...
Junior Frank Thomerson
Dec 26, 2017
Mr. Junior Frank Thomerson, age 92, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Universal Health Care. He was a native of Granville County and the son of the late Doctor Graham "D.G. Thomerson and Katie Saunders Thomerson. Mr. Thomerson was a lifelong member of West Oxford Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He worked for Imperial...
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