Archives for September 2012

Adora Wilkerson Jones, 82, died on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Adora was born in Durham, NC to the late William David and Sarah Stanton Wilkerson, Sr. on December 14, 1929. Adora graduated from Durham High School. She was a member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Durham. Adora is survived by her husband of 55 years Jessie David Jones of Durham, NC; daughter Terri Aiken of Durham, NC; three brothers William D. Wilkerson, Jr. of Durham, NC, Jack P. Wilkerson of Willow Springs, Continue Reading »

KITTRELL: William Scott Cannada, 52, died Friday September 28, 2012 at Duke Medical center. He was a native of Durham Co. and was the son of the late Patricia Parker Cannada. Scott was retired from the Sherriff's Department and attended of the Vance Granville Community College School of Culinary. Scott was a member of the Oxford Masonic Lodge # 122 AF & AM, Master Mason, Past Master of the Lodge and Served as Secretary of the lodge. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday September 30, 2012 Continue Reading »

Helen Elizabeth Albert Pope, loving daughter, wife and mother, age 91, died on September 26 at the Hock Family Pavilion. She was born September 17, 1921 in Alamance County, North Carolina to the late Samuel Grover and Louisa Laws Albert. Helen was a longtime member of Carr United Methodist Church. She and her husband William Everett Pope were the owners of the Shoe Barn from 1969-1984 and were married for 43 years. She is survived by her children, David E. PopeRebecca of Hurdle Mills, NC, Continue Reading »

James Arthur Morlan, age 64, passed away Tuesday September 25, 2012 at his home in North Carolina after a long and graceful journey with kidney cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Jorgenson, beloved son Christopher and his wife Jhana, big brother Lynn, two precious grandsons Aemon and Roane, and many dear friends near and far. He is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Fern, and brothers Robert and Henry. Jim took care of all those around him until the end, finding great peace and Continue Reading »

DURHAM-Geraldine Bailey Pickett, 91, of Durham died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was born in Durham on August 1, 1921 the daughter of the late Hugh Thomas Bailey and Bessie Ann Scott Bailey. Geraldine was a longtime member of Angier Avenue Baptist Church and retired from American Tobacco Company. She was the youngest of seven siblings who preceded her in death along with her husband, Cecil Pickett, son, Larry Pickett and great granddaughter, Jordyn Williams. Geraldine is survived by Continue Reading »

M. Jean McCoy Dunlap, 81, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Duke Medical Center. Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jean was the daughter of the late Truman Guy and Sudie Dunn McCoy. Mrs. Dunlap was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was very loving to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved her pets, and had a deep appreciation of the natural world. She loved her flower garden and travelling to beautiful places. She was deeply concerned for peace and justice and worked Continue Reading »

RALEIGH- Charles T. Leonard, 81, of Raleigh died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at his home. He was born in Lynn, MA on Sept. 8, 1931, the son of the late John J. Leonard and Mary Farrell Leonard. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ryan Leonard and his granddaughter Mary Lucille Driscoll, his son-in-law James Driscoll, his brothers James and George, as well as his sister Virginia Paradis. Charles graduated from St. Mary's High School in Lynn, MA and received his bachelor's degree from Continue Reading »

Horace Leon Hill, 75, died Tuesday morning, September 18, at Duke Hospital. He was born in Shelby, NC to the late E.B. and Vera Champion Hill on December 25, 1936. Horace graduated from N.C. State in 1959 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. An avid State sports fan, he enjoyed playing golf in his spare time. Horace is survived by his sister, Colleen Kilsheimer and husband, Joe, of Durham; and ten nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to Continue Reading »