Oxford Elsie Mae Wilson, 87, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2018 at Brantwood Nursing Home. The daughter of the late John Early “Jack” and Lelia Riggin Owen, she was born in Harnett County on February 12, 1931. Elsie Mae, formerly of 206 Maplewood Street, Oxford, NC was a retired Medical Health Care Technician from John Umstead Hospital of Butner, NC. She loved flowers and gardening, dancing and swinging under the carport. She loved her family and friends and will be greatly Continue Reading »
Archives for May 2018
Barbara Terry Beckwith
Barbara Terry Beckwith, age 78, died peacefully Sunday, May 27, 2018. A North Carolina native, she was born to the late Willy Hickman Terry and Ardell Brinkley Terry. Ms. Beckwith is survived by three brothers Lonnie Terry, Billy Terry and Tommy Terry and one sister Frances Goodwin. A graveside service will be held 12:30 pm Thursday, May 31, 2018, from the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the Mausoleum. In lieu of Continue Reading »
Martha Erwin Uzzle
Martha Erwin Uzzle of Durham, NC passed away on May 26, 2018. Martha was born January 5, 1933 to Mary Toms Erwin and Jesse Harper Erwin, Jr. She was raised by her mother and loving stepfather, Edmund McCullough Cameron. Martha attended Calvert School (Durham Academy), Carr Jr. High School, and graduated from Saint Catherine’s Boarding School in Richmond, VA in 1951. She entered Duke University on a Toms Scholarship for two years and married Dalma (Dan) Wilson Uzzle, Jr. in September of 1955. Continue Reading »
Patricia Lochmuller
Patricia Alexandra Lochmuller, 75, died at home on Monday, May 21, 2018 after many years of pain and debilitation. Born in New York City, Patricia Markson graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Bronx Community College before marrying Charles H Lochmuller in 1963. A devoted homemaker, wife, and mother, Patricia accompanied her husband to Purdue before coming to Durham in 1969. Patricia had a wide range of friends and interests. The later included natural healing, meditation, Continue Reading »
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Ray
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Ray died peacefully and on his own terms at his home on May 17, 2018 at the age of 75. Dr. Ray was born in Kolkata, West Bengal India on April 13, 1943 to Radha Madhab and Pravabati Kundu Ray. Dr. Ray was a genuine man of simplicity. His love of education and the pursuit of knowledge in all areas of education, but more especially in the sciences, was apparent in his selfless generosity. He was a scientist with AstraZeneca, a multinational pharmaceutical company for 40 years. Continue Reading »
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Philip C. Gast
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Philip C. Gast, who showed that gumption and tenacity can take your dreams anywhere, died Saturday, May 12th in Durham, N.C. He was 88. Gen. Gast will be remembered professionally as a decorated and accomplished defender of his country, a skilled combat pilot and a respected military leader whose career took him across the country and around the world. To family and friends, Phil will be remembered as a mesmerizing storyteller whose respect for his small-farm Continue Reading »
Christopher Park Ross
Christopher Park Ross, age 63, died May 14, 2018, in Durham, North Carolina. He was born August 18, 1954, at Duke Hospital, to Marjorie Glasson Ross and Dr. Norman F. Ross. Chris was an Eagle Scout and involved with the troop sponsored by the Lions Club of Durham. He attended Durham Academy and graduated from Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. Later, Chris attended and graduated from Duke University in 1977. He received his Master’s Degrees from University of North Carolina in Chapel Continue Reading »
Adriane Kyropoulos
CHAPEL HILL - Adriane Kyropoulos,50, died Friday, May 11th, 2018. Adriane was the daughter of Simone Kyropoulos and the late Leon Kyropoulos; sister of Laura Kyropoulos; wife of Sasha Harris; loving mother of Theo L. Harris,14, and Petra S. Harris,8; aunt & godmother of Lucas and Phoebe; niece of Constantine Kyropoulos and David Tenney, Simeon and Leslie Haritos. Adriane was an attorney and an Assistant Director of Career Services at Duke Law School. Private services will be held in New York Continue Reading »
Claire Frances (Mahoney) Dugan
DURHAM - Claire Frances (Mahoney) Dugan, 84, died peacefully on May 11, 2018, surrounded by her beloved children. Her devoted husband of 63 years, Joseph Richard (Dick), predeceased her by only a few months. There is peace and grace in knowing they are now joyfully reunited. Claire was born at home in Somerville, Massachusetts, on February 5, 1934, the youngest daughter to Mary (Cole) and John Mahoney. Soon after graduating Somerville High School in 1951, Claire met the handsome Continue Reading »
Mrs. Bernice Elizabeth Dove (nee Grzywacz) Restivo
PITTSBORO, NC Mrs. Bernice Elizabeth Dove (nee Grzywacz) Restivo died peacefully May 7, 2018, at her Pittsboro home surrounded by her loving family. She was 81. Bernice was born June 13, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to Frances Kowalski Dove and John Paul Dove of Inverness, MD. She attended Sacred Heart of Mary grade school in Graceland Park, MD. She graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Baltimore, MD, in June 1953. From 1953 to 1954, she attended Bard Avon Continue Reading »
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