Obituaries

William Toland Barfield, Jr.

William Toland Barfield, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

William Toland “Toby” Barfield Jr., known to family as D, is dancing through heaven to his favorite jukebox tunes. Throughout his 72 years, Toby’s love of life was infectious; winning him lifelong friendships from growing up in Albany, GA, to early family years serving Wynnton Methodist Church in Columbus, GA, then to Durham, NC, where he grew his deepest roots....

Robert  Francis  Kennedy

Robert Francis Kennedy

Sep 5, 2023

DURHAM NC – Robert F. Kennedy (Bob), age 93, died at The Forest at Duke Continuing Care Retirement Community on September 5, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1929 to the late Helen Elizabeth (Jackson) and James Olin Kennedy.

Bob was born and raised in Connersville, IN where he graduated from Connersville Sr. High School in 1947. Bob held many...

Charles A. Nordgren

Charles A. Nordgren

Sep 3, 2023

Charles A. Nordgren, 87, a resident of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on September 3, 2023.

Chuck was born on August 29, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George Nordgren and Myrtle (Dahleen) Nordgren. After graduating from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1954, Chuck went on to study engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana where he...

Lynn Cantrell Guerrant

Lynn Cantrell Guerrant

Sep 1, 2023

(Durham) - Lynn Cantrell Guerrant, age 69, a devoted wife and mother, passed away at home in Durham, North Carolina on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1954 in Cleveland City, Mississippi to the late Bert and Anne (Thomas) Cantrell.

Lynn graduated with honors with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ole Miss in Jackson, Mississippi...

Michael  Ray Mcmorrow

Michael Ray Mcmorrow

Sep 1, 2023

* A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM - Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Geib Funeral Home in Dover, Ohio. The service will be followed immediately with a luncheon.  

Durham, NC – Michael Ray McMorrow (Mike), age 63, died at his home in Durham on September 1, 2023. Mike was born December 30, 1959 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the...

John Albert Ray

John Albert Ray

Aug 28, 2023

DURHAM, NC– John A Ray age 69, died under hospice care at Duke University

Hospital, Durham, NC on Aug 28, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1954 in Johnstown,

PA to the late John ‘Jack’ Ray and Glenna Jean McCowan Marshall.

John was husband to Brenda ‘Bren’ Johnson Ray for 33 years, Dad to John Taylor

’T’ Ray and Samantha ‘Sam/Samish’ Hegedus, pap,...

Mary  O.  Jenks

Mary O. Jenks

Aug 27, 2023

Mary Ola Kearney Jenks, age 73, died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1949, in Oxford, North Carolina to the late Ralph Phillip Kearney and Loraine Pitts Kearney.

Mary will be deeply missed by her friends and family, especially her husband, David Jenks; her son, Zak Allen Jenks; her daughter, Tammy Carmela Jenks and her...

Julie  Albright Poteat

Julie Albright Poteat

Aug 25, 2023

Julia Albright Poteat, age 76, was born in Durham, North Carolina on March 17, 1947, died peacefully at home with family on Friday, August 25, 2023. Everyone knew her as Julie, she was the daughter of the late William Umstead Albright and Elizabeth Teer Albright.

Julie was a woman of character and strength. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren,...

Craig Henriquez

Craig Henriquez

Aug 24, 2023

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Craig S. Henriquez, who passed Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the age of 64 years old. Craig was a remarkable man whose presence illuminated the lives of those around him, especially his wife and children. His life was a testament to authenticity and unwavering care, leaving an enduring impact on those he touched.

Born...

Theresa  Marie King

Theresa Marie King

Aug 24, 2023

Theresa Marie King, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1956, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to the late William Williams and Marie Guilmette Fay.

Theresa's legacy lives on through her loving sons, Michael King (Lisa) and Thomas King (Sherry) and her mother, Marie Fay.. She adored her grandchildren, Madison,...

Kimberley Jessica Johnson Evans

Kimberley Jessica Johnson Evans

Aug 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Kimberley Evans

Kimberley Evans, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and esteemed medical professional, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2023, in Durham, NC. Kimberley was a remarkable woman whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew her. Kimberley's journey began on March 16, 1973, and reached its serene end on August 23, 2023, in Durham,...

Mildred  Cornelia Compton Cook

Mildred Cornelia Compton Cook

Aug 20, 2023

DURHAM – Mildred Cornelia Compton Cook, age 93, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Conway, South Carolina on August 20, 2023. Mildred was born in Durham on May 9, 1930, to the late Mabel and Henry Compton. Mildred was raised in west Durham less than one mile from this Hall-Wynne location. Mildred was a woman of faith. She...

John Raymond Adams

John Raymond Adams

Aug 19, 2023

John Raymond Adams, aged 85, died on August 19, 2023, in Durham, North Carolina after a brief illness. He was born on August 12, 1938, to the late Raymond and Rosella Davis Adams of Putnam County, New York.

John led an interesting and multi-faceted life. He grew up in the house that his father built in Kent Cliffs, New York, where,...

Mattie  Sue  Cash

Mattie Sue Cash

Aug 18, 2023

Mattie Sue Speed Cash, born and raised in Granville County, passed away at the age of 92 on August 18, 2023, at Universal Healthcare. She was the daughter of William Talmadge Speed and Clara Breedlove Speed. Mattie Sue graduated from Oxford High School in 1949 and went on to work at various places including Roses 5 & 10, Hillman Currins...

Jo  Anne Clendening

Jo Anne Clendening

Aug 17, 2023

Durham – Jo Anne Neely Clendening, age 74, died in Durham, NC on August 17th, 2023. She was born on September 28th, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late James Curtis Neely and Lois Lorraine McKelvey Neely.

Most of her childhood was spent in New England, where she graduated from Marblehead High School in Marblehead, MA. She later earned her associates...

Laura  I.  Capps

Laura I. Capps

Aug 17, 2023

Laura I. Shane Capps, age 95, of Henderson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023. Born in Troy, Ohio, Laura was the daughter of the late Louis Shane and Savilla R. Davidson Shane. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Clinton “Pete” W. Capps, Jr.

Laura is survived by her two daughters, Regina Koshar (Tom) of Yulee,...

Faynelle Fonville Spears

Faynelle Fonville Spears

Aug 16, 2023

Faynelle Fonville Currin Spears, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on March 3, 1932, in Durham County, NC, to the late James Madison Fonville and Vara Delma Johnson Fonville.

Faynelle was a woman of remarkable character and strength, leaving an indelible mark...

Christine Greenwood

Christine Greenwood

Aug 16, 2023

Hillsborough, NC – Christine Elizabeth Greenwood, age 69, died in her home on Wednesday, August 16. She was born on September 16, 1953, to the late James J. Master Jr., and Marie D. Master.

Christine was a loving wife and mother who dedicated herself to her family. While raising two young children with husband William, she returned to college later in...

John  Francis Purgar

John Francis Purgar

Aug 15, 2023

Johnson City – John Francis Purgar, age 81, died in Durham, North Carolina on August 15, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1942 to the late Stanley and Nora Purgar.

John grew up in Nassau County, New York and graduated from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He subsequently joined the Navy, serving the bulk of his term in Norfolk, Virginia....

Cindy Gonzalez Mcclary

Cindy Gonzalez Mcclary

Aug 14, 2023

Mrs. Cindy Luz Gonzalez McClary died August 14, 2023 in Durham, NC.

She was born May 22, 1960, to Modesto and Ana Ramos-Gonzalez of Waukegan, IL. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was an annual volunteer for North Chicago Youth Programs, loved cooking and had a fabulous flare for fashion...

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