Obituaries
Dr. Floyd Alan Fried
Jan 22, 2025
Floyd Alan Fried, 88, passed away on January 22, 2025, after over a decade of progressive Parkinson’s disease. He was born on March 23, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, as the only child of Ann Kornbluh Fried and Herb Fried. His father was a produce wholesaler, sparking a low-level, lifelong antipathy to vegetables. Following graduation from Brooklyn College in 1957,...
Diane Walker
Jan 21, 2025
The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Diane Walker, on January 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband of 50 years, Hank Walker, and her children, Jonathan Walker, Elizabeth Morrison, and Patrick Walker.
Diane grew up in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and worked as an elementary school teacher. Once she and Hank married, she transferred that passion for education to...
John Edward Rowe
Jan 21, 2025
Durham, NC - John Edward Rowe - beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle - died tragically on January 21, 2025 at the age of 73. Following a long career as a family medicine doctor, John had recently retired and cherished the ability to devote more time to the things he loved: performing music (he was a lifelong cellist and vocalist...
Barbara Jon Barnes
Jan 21, 2025
Barbara Jon Barnes, age 80, died in Durham, NC on January 21, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1944, to the late Margaret Louise Mutart (Bement) and Lloyd John Barnes and grew up in Columbus, Ohio.
Barbara earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degrees in education from The Ohio State University and was an educator, tutor, and mother of three....
Christene Jo Hitchcock
Jan 20, 2025
Christene (Christie) Jo Hitchcock, age 71, passed away suddenly on January 22, 2025. She was born September 5, 1953 in Chillicothe, OH to Anthony and Patricia Hitchcock. She grew up in Oak Ridge, TN until the age of 13 when her family moved to Durham, NC. She fell in love with music and became a talented clarinetist, graduating from the...
Russell Earle Richey
Jan 19, 2025
Reverend Dr. Russell Earle Richey
Russell Earle Richey, Dean Emeritus of Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Church History Emeritus, died at home in Durham NC on January 19, 2025, age 83, after an extended illness.
Russell was predeceased by his parents, Erika Marx Richey and McMurry S. Richey, who bestowed on Russell their family...
M. Jeanne Madigan
Jan 19, 2025
M. Jeanne Madigan Obituary
Marie Jeanne Madigan, age 90, passed away at Carol Woods Retirement Community, Chapel Hill NC after a brief illness. Born February 21,1934, she was raised by loving parents Marie V. and Joseph N. Madigan in St Paul MN. Although an only child, Jeanne enjoyed close relationships with her extended family of aunts, uncles, and many cousins, celebrating...
James Marcus Cronin
Jan 18, 2025
James Marcus Cronin, aged 78, of Durham, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on February 1, 1946, Jim lived a life marked by service, dedication, and community involvement.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Jim served in Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart, honoring his bravery and sacrifice for his country. Beyond his...
William Tadd Hendrickson
Jan 15, 2025
William Tadd Hendrickson, fondly known as Bill and Gramps, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Rittman, Ohio, to Kathryn and Ted Hendrickson, the latter a Presbyterian minister. Bill graduated from The College of Wooster where his mother worked as a dorm mother. Upon graduation, Bill served in the United States Army. During the...
Sally Porter Citrini
Jan 13, 2025
Sally Porter Citrini died peacefully in her sleep Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in New London, CT in 1936, Sally traveled across various states through the latter half of the 1930's and mid 1940's- due to her father's work as a US submarine captain. During her high school years, Sally and her parents eventually settled in St. Petersburg, FL.
Sally majored...
Danny Dowell Goodwin
Jan 12, 2025
DURHAM - The sunshine passed behind a cloud on Sunday, January 12, 2025 as Danny Dowell Goodwin passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family following struggles with his health. Danny was born at Watts Hospital in Durham on November 22, 1946 and left this earth 78 years young. He was the son of the late Sherron...
William Louis La Mountain
Jan 12, 2025
William “Bill” La Mountain, age 78, died at home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1946, to the late Ora M. Pecore and William N. La Mountain.
Bill retired from the Navy as a Master Chief after 25 years of service. His years of service as a Communication Technician took him to Alaska, England, Florida, Guam,...
Drue Alan Moore
Jan 10, 2025
Drue Alan Moore, 55 of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on January 10, 2025. Drue was born on September 12, 1969, in Rockford, Illinois. He is survived by his loving family, including his mother, Jane Wallace; his wife of 22 years, Kelly Frans Moore; his greatest joys, sons Miles Willard Moore and Cole Drue Moore; and many uncles, aunts, cousins,...
Jean Mann Watkins
Jan 9, 2025
Jean Mann Watkins passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at home in Durham surrounded by family. Born on October 11, 1925, in the Hawfields community of Alamance County, North Carolina, she lived a vibrant life filled with adventure and cherished memories, having visited all 50 states and six continents. Alaska held a special place in her heart, as she...
James William McClure
Jan 9, 2025
Durham, NC – James William McClure, 69, passed away January 9, 2025.
James was born in Kings County, Washington. He grew up in a military family and lived in multiple places including France for the first several years of his life. His parents Richard and Marie McClure settled down in Durham North Carolina in Parkwood when he was around 10 years...
Susan Ray Leggette
Jan 8, 2025
The family of Susan Ray Leggette of Durham, North Carolina, is deeply saddened to announce her passing on January 8, 2025 at the age of 63.
She received compassionate care for many years at DaVita West Durham for dialysis. Her final days were spent with close family, friends, caring professionals at UNC Memorial Hospital and lastly under the exemplary care of...
Herbert Braxton Finch
Jan 5, 2025
Durham, NC – Herbert Braxton Finch (Herb) 89, passed away on January 5, 2025 at home. Born in Henderson, NC on June 16, 1935. He was the son of the late Herbert Milton and Edna Sims Finch of Oxford, NC.
Herb was a proud Veteran of the US Army, serving from 1956-1958. After his service in the military, he moved to...
Lee Edward Meyer
Jan 3, 2025
Dr. Lee Edward Meyer, Sr. of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at home surrounded by his large, loving family after a long battle with cancer.
Lee was born in Brookfield, Illinois on May 26, 1938 to the late Edward Henry Meyer, Sr. and June Elaine Meyer. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Martha Pleasant Cook
Dec 29, 2024
Ann Pleasant Cook, age 78, passed away on December 29, 2024. She grew up in Durham and was the daughter of Major and Virgie Pleasant. She was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt.
Ann was a graduate of Durham High School and Croft Business School. She was employed with the Eye Clinic at N.C. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (formerly McPherson...
Deborah Rose Meyer
Dec 27, 2024
Deborah Rose Norris Meyer, age 74, died at Duke University Medical Center on Friday, December 27th, surrounded by family. She was born on July 30th, 1950, to the late William Earl Norris and Della Mae Norris.
After many years as a registered nurse, Deborah attended law school at Campbell University. Upon graduating, she launched a lengthy and successful career as an...
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