Obituaries
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...
William Camp Matthews III
Dec 26, 2024
William Camp Matthews III was born on September 22, 1986 in Raleigh, North Carolina and died unexpectedly in his Manhattan apartment on December 26, 2024.
Will is survived by his beloved son William Camp Matthews IV (Camp) and wife Kristen Anne Matthews; his mother Louise Norris Grabarek (Lisa); his father William Camp Matthews Jr. (Bill) and stepmother Debra Matthews; his sister...
Linda Johnson Adkinson
Dec 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Johnson Adkinson of Durham, NC, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Born at home in the Clinch Mountain Community of Eidson, Tennessee, Linda was a beacon of love, kindness, and light throughout her life.
Survived by her...
Robert C. Berry, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Robert Claiborne Berry, Jr., 86, a native of Durham, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born to the late Claiborne and Fannie Belle Berry on October 10, 1938.
Robert graduated from high school at Hargrave Military Academy. After high school, he attended Campell College. There he graduated with a Bachelor's degree, and after graduating from Campbell, Robert joined the...
Carlisle Caughman Harvard
Dec 24, 2024
The family of Elizabeth Carlisle Caughman Harvard announces with great sorrow the death of their dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and beloved friend to many, on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, in Durham, NC.
Carlisle was born February 10, 1941 in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Madeleine Elizabeth Jennings Caughman and James Bankston Caughman. She is survived by her...
Robin Kenneth Henning
Dec 22, 2024
Robin Kenneth Henning passed from this life to his eternal life in the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on December 20, 2024.
After Jesus and his family, Robin’s greatest joy was music. He played the saxophone in his high school band, and was very proud to be a Marching Tar Heel in his college years, where he played flute and...
Hien Thi Tran
Dec 22, 2024
CÁO PHÓ Trong niềm xác tín vào Chúa Kitô Phục Sinh, Gia đình chúng tôi xin báo tin cùng thân bằng quyến thuộc, bạn hữu xa gần, Con, Chị, Em, Mẹ của chúng tôi là: MARIA TRẦN THỊ HIỂN Sinh ngày 9 tháng 12 năm 1977 tại Nha Trang - Việt Nam Về với Chúa ngày 22 tháng 12 năm...
Norman Claude High
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. Norman Claude High, age 79, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, died peacefully at his home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Norman was born September 8, 1945, in Durham, to the late Leo Claude High and Annie Mae Dodd. He graduated from Durham High School in 1964 and following graduation, served in the United States...
Carol Ann Jenzano
Dec 17, 2024
Carol Ann Jenzano passed away on December 17 at the age of 78. She was born in 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Anthony F. Jenzano Sr. & Myrtle “Jay” Jenzano (both now deceased). She is also pre-deceased by her only brother, Anthony “Tony” Jenzano Jr. The family moved to Chapel Hill in 1948. Carol is survived by nephews and nieces:...
Gaye Church Rowland
Dec 16, 2024
Gaye Church Rowland, 77, of Wilmington, NC left us peacefully on December 16th at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC with her family present. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother she will always be remembered for her kindness, and her caring and cheerful attitude.
After her birth on September 13, 1947, in Newark, NJ the family moved to Wilmington, DE where she...
Orrin H. Pilkey
Dec 13, 2024
Orrin H. Pilkey passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on December 13, 2024. He was married for 60 years to Sharlene Greenaa, a native Alaskan. They made a home in North Carolina and raised five children: Charles, Linda, Diane, Keith and Kerry, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharlene; his...
Sally Stuart Moore
Dec 13, 2024
Durham—Sally Stuart Moore, 85, died at home on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on Aug. 31, 1939, to the late Shepard Stuart and Annie Copeland Stuart.
Sally is survived by her daughters, Tami Baber and husband, Todd, of Mebane, and Sheila Crawford and husband, Mark, of Chapel Hill; a brother, Butch Stuart and a sister, Bonnie Sharpe, both of...
James Sullivan Agnew
Dec 12, 2024
James Sullivan Agnew of Durham passed away peacefully on December 12 at the age of 87 with family members by his side. “Jim” was born in Lexington, KY to James Francis and Lucille Agnew.
After spending most of his childhood in Hendersonville, NC, Jim graduated from Christ School in Arden and, many years later, was honored to serve there as a...
Kirit Hasmukhbhai Patel
Dec 7, 2024
Kirit Hasmukhbhai Patel, age 58, died in Durham on December 7, 2024. He was born on August 14,1966 to Hasmukhbhai Patel and Latabhen Patel.
Kirit Hasmukhbhai Patel was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya until he moved to the United States in 1982. When he moved to the United States he attended the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and subsequently...
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