Obituaries
Granville Ragland Jones
Apr 15, 2024
Granville Ragland Jones, age 62, died peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born on August 10, 1961, in Oxford, North Carolina, to Frances Ragland and Charles F. Jones, Jr. He attended J.F. Webb High School and graduated in 1979. He went to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and graduated...
Carlan Turner Graves
Apr 14, 2024
Carlan was born on October 13, 1946, in Durham, NC, the daughter of Carl Alexander Turner and Annie Elizabeth Caviness Turner. Her unique name combined the first letters of her parents’ names. A graduate of Durham High School, Carlan attended nursing school at Duke University but left school to marry. She and William (Bill) Williams Graves III wed in 1966....
Clarence Randolph Smith
Apr 12, 2024
C. Randy Smith, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Randy was born on October 29, 1949, to Clarence Rudolph Smith and Anita Jane Kerr Smith in Durham, NC. Randy was known for his kind heart, his unwavering integrity, and his commitment...
Jennie Louise Overby
Apr 12, 2024
Jennie Louise Overby, aged 96, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1928, in Granville County, NC, to the late Roy Overby and Nola Ellington Overby. Jennie Louise was the cherished firstborn in her large family.
Jennie Louise found immense joy in the company of family and the simple pleasures of life, especially relishing...
Kristina Ann Miller
Apr 11, 2024
Kristi Miller, 35, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Kristi was born on December 30, 1988 in Columbus, Georgia to Claire (Fisher) Miller and the late Jeffrey Robert Miller. She was the older of two children. Following her graduation from Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina May 2007, Kristi attended Miami University in Oxford, OH...
Patsy Ruth Chamberlain
Apr 10, 2024
Patsy “Pat” Barber Chamberlain passed away Wednesday morning, April 10th at Duke Regional Hospital after a courageous fight with heart disease and cancer.
She was born on a beautiful spring day, May 26, 1948, to Hesro and Brona Phillips Barber in Old West Durham.
Along with her parents, Pat is preceded by her brothers Rudy (Gladys) Barber and Jackie Barber, as well...
Nicholas "Nick" Paul Sneider
Apr 9, 2024
Nicholas “Nick” Paul Sneider, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Despite his diagnosis, he remained positive and lived life to the fullest until his passing.
Nick was born on May 5, 1974 to Philip Sneider and Judith Tollison (Nyitray) in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Highland Elementary, McCord Junior High,...
Peggy Gooch Brown
Apr 8, 2024
Durham, NC – Peggy Gooch Brown, age 90, passed away peacefully at Parkwood Nursing Home in Chapel Hill on April 8, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1933 to the late Floyd and Ruby Gooch.
A lifelong resident of Durham, Peggy met her husband Charles in 1950 and they began their 64 years of adventures together. They were dedicated members...
Joseph Adam Izatt
Apr 7, 2024
Joseph Adam Izatt, 61, of Raleigh, NC passed away on April 7, 2024. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.
He is survived by his wife Susan and their children Elizabeth, Gregory (Hannah), and Daniel. His extended family includes his mother MaryAnn Izatt and his siblings Nancy Bemis (Greg), Jim (MaryAnn), and Richard (Carole). He was predeceased...
Leonora Janobas Bugna
Apr 7, 2024
Leonora Janobas Bugna 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7th, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 1st, 1929, in Oton, Iloilo Philippines to the late Sergio J. Janobas and Maria C. Catusan, She was the oldest of five children.
Leonora graduated from Central Philippine University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce. She worked in the...
Mary Frances Waddell
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Frances Byrd Waddell, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at home. She was born in Durham, NC to the late W. E. Byrd and Myrtle Leigh Byrd. She was a Durham native, growing up in a home on Mangum Street and then Trinity Park. A member of First Baptist Church for all of her 96 years,...
Patricia Gray May Parker
Apr 6, 2024
Patricia Gray May Parker, age 82, passed away in Durham, North Carolina on April 6, 2024. She was born on January 18, 1942, to the late Charlie Coble May and Kittie Gray Guy May.
Pat (Trish or Trisha to her family in Alabama) was born in Salitpa, Clarke County, Alabama. She graduated from nearby Jackson High School and received her Bachelor...
Elizabeth Lawrence Gunselman
Apr 6, 2024
Elizabeth Lawrence was born in Durham, NC on February 26, 1950, the third child of Mildred and Eugene Lawrence. Growing up she lived in Apex, New Bern, and Raleigh, where she graduated from Enloe High School. She attended her first three years of college at Western Carolina, and graduated from East Carolina, after which she became certified as a Registered...
Robert Paul Stranahan, Iii
Apr 4, 2024
Robert Paul Stranahan III, age 63, died at his home on April 4, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1960 to the late Robert and Louise Stranahan.
Robert grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where he engaged in such youthful pursuits as climbing the Washington National Cathedral. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1981 with a degree in...
Earl French Hadden, Ii
Apr 3, 2024
Durham, NC – Earl French Hadden II, age 77, died at UNC Medical Center on Wednesday, April 3rd. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Princeton, WV to the late Earl and Doris Hadden.
The family moved to Charlotte, NC when Earl was a teenager. There he graduated from Myers Park High School. He then attended UNC Chapel Hill where...
Sibyl Frances Clayton
Apr 2, 2024
Durham- Sibyl Frances Clayton, age 94, of Durham, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Terra Bella in Hillsborough. She was a Durham native, born September 10, 1929, to the late Walter Lavaille and Callie Tilley Totten.
Sibyl is survived by her brother, Phillip Totten, and her nieces and nephews, Bill (Sandra) Totten, Betsy (Rusty) Mincey, Tim (Wendy) Sorrell, Debra Sorrell, Julie...
Dean Jeanette Hargrove
Mar 29, 2024
Dean Jeanette Edwards Hargrove peacefully passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1951 to the late Iola Edwards
She graduated from John R Hawkins High School and attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she became a Certified Dental Assistant. In her later years she provided child care services in her...
Jo Ann Elliott
Mar 28, 2024
Jo Ann Newton Elliott, age78, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1945, in Granville County, North Carolina to the late Victor Bagley Newton and Josephine Overton Newton.
Jo was known for having the biggest heart and loving her family unconditionally.
Jo will be deeply missed by her friends and family which include numerous nieces, nephews,...
Jasper Wayne Hicks
Mar 27, 2024
J. Wayne Hicks, age 74, of Oxford, N.C. passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Haywood Arthur Hicks and Mittie Belle Daniel Hicks.
Wayne was born on August 20, 1949, in Granville County and was raised on the family farm in Oxford, N.C. He met his...
Leland O'Brian Ray
Mar 27, 2024
Leland O'Brian Ray, age 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born in Granville County, NC on April 30, 1946 to his late parents Robert M. Ray, Jr and Margaret O'Brian Frost Ray.
Leland's personality was so full of life and he lived a beautiful experience. He will be missed dearly by his siblings, Marsha Ray Sherry (husband...
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