Obituaries

Joseph Frank Podgurski, 90, was taken from us by God???s angels on??August 3, 2018. His suffering has ended, and he has joined our Mom. Joe was born and raised in Philadelphia. After high school, where he was the band???s Concert Master. He enlisted in the US Navy, serving in WW ll.?? Following discharge, Joe met the love of his life,...

Nancy Lynn Powell, 54, entered eternal rest on Thursday, neember 16, 2017 at the home of her parents with her family by her side. They are thankful for all the memories and grateful for her peace. Nancy was born on the submarine base in Groton, CT oneep. 23, 1963 where her father was stationed on the USS John Marshall [SSBN...

Lorraineelizabeth Williamson died peacefully oneecember 21, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in January 1942 in Olean, NY to Lawrence and Anna Smith. On May 18th 1963, she married her sweetheart, Donald Williamson. They were married 54 years. Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who treasured her children and grandchildren. She attended all of her children???s...

Samuel Nelsoneebane, 88, resident of 7510 Guess Road, Hillsborough, died at his home Tuesday morning. A native of Mebane, he was the son of the late Sidney and Frances Nelsoneebane. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army. Mr. Mebane was employed for 33 years as a master claims adjuster for Nationwide Insurance Company. He has lived here for most...

Charles Howard Lochmuller, Jr., 53, died at home December 18. Born ineew York City, he was the son of Patricia M. and Charles H. Lochmuller, Sr. Charles received an associate's degree and membership in Phi Theta Kappa at Wake Community College. He worked as the maneer of a retail store and later as a rural postal carrier. Charles was a...

Franco

CHAPEL HILL, NC Anna Frank Strosneer DuBose ???Franee??? Franee Patton After 86 well-lived years of life, Franee DuBose died oneecember 19, 2017. She was born oneebruary 6, 1931 to Dr. Charles Franklin Strosneer and Anna Bailey Lawrence Grimes Strosneer in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She lived life to the fullest loving her Lord, family and friends. Franee graduated from Goldsboro High...

Margie Louise Gibson, 83, died Friday ineendersonville, NC. Born in Durham, she was the daughter of the late Herman Worth Gibson and Myrtle E. Rigsbee Gibson. Margie work for several years at Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company and the Little Acorneestaurant. She later worked at the Goodwill Industries. She was an avid reader and was the widow of the late...

A celebration of the life of this charter member of the Greatest Generation will be held at Holy Infant Catholic Church in Durham on April 25th at 9:00am.Peter was born during the roaring 20???s in Yonkers, New York to Ann (Siano) and Peter Fornaby.?? The family nee was originally Fornabaio but was changed in an Ellis Island snafu as family...

Oxford Jerry Wayne Dunn, 62, of Oxford died on Saturday July 23 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill after a long battle with cancer. Jerry is the son of the late Johnee William and Mary Elizabeth ???Pete???(Burnette) Dunn. He is survived by two children; his son, William Farrington Dunn and wife Lindsay of Wilson, NC and his daughter, Kelsey Dunn...

Joyce Benn Warren was born in Moneeal, Canada on July 29, 1930. Her mother Louise Walker emigrated from Wales, her father was Canadian, George Benn. In 1951 Joyce met Richard Warren on a trip to North Carolina. They married six months later. Tom Warren was soon born, followed by brother Bruce. The family resided at Fort Bragg where Richard served...

John Paul Keefe, age 25, died neember 14, 2011. He was born in Durham, NC, on June 20, 1986. John lived in Chapel Hill with his family until his graduation from East Chapel Hill High School in 2004, where he was a member of the improv group and choir. He played guitar at local coffee shops and, as a senior,...

OXFORD: Doris Hardy Raynor, died Friday, neember 12, 2010 in Wake Forest. She was the daughter of the late William and Anee Sandlin Hardy and was a member of Dexter Baptist Church. Mrs. Raynor was retired from Granville Medical Center, where she was a switchboard operator in the ER. A memorial service will be held on Monday, neember 15, 2010...

William Bradley

Rosa Amelia Jaramillo Cappas passed away oneecember 1, 2019, peacefully, with her sister Paquita by her side. This lively, creative woman lived a long and interesting life. She leaves us with memories of her spicy humor, beautiful gardens and gracious home, as well as gifts of her handiwork in quilting, needlepoint, and crochet. She brought energy and passion to all...

A Wendell Musser was born oneecember 15, 1930 ineerrick, Illinois and died oneebruary 15, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. Although born into poverty and afflicted with polio as a child, Dr. Musser persevered with his intellect and hard work. He was admitted to Purdue Uneersity, where he earned his Bachelor???s in Chemistry, and later to Indiana Uneersity, where he earned...

SNELLVILLE GA.: Marion Allen Haskins Marion Allen Haskins, a native of Granville County, N.C., who for many years was an elementary school teacher in the Oxford area, died June 25 after suffering for more than a decade with Alzheimer's disease. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Haskins was born in Creedmoor and lived in Oxford for most of her adult...

Ann W. Gary, age 86, resident of 1201 N. Gregson Street, Durham, NC, died Friday evening, neember 28, 2008 at the Hospice at the Meadowlands in Hillsborough, NC. Born in Falls City, Texas, Mrs. Gary was the daughter of the late Edmund Henry Wehmann and Normania Poth Wehmann. She grew up on a farm in Poth, TX. Her life span...

Helen Sunas Dennos, 88, died Saturday in Duke Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Bronx, NY and moved to Durham as a young girl of 8. Helen was the daughter of the late Gus and Zoe Leon Sunas. A graduate of Durham High School, she returned briefly to New York City to work in the Theatre Industry....

Frances was born in Asoria, NY oneebruary 13, 1925; as every year the celebration of her birth preceded Valentine's Day, she modeled the gift of love that she gave to all in abundance. With her husband of 60 years, Francis, she devoted her life to her four children and seven grandchildren. As the requirements of raising children eventually allowed her...