Obituaries

Kenneth Richard Apgar

Kenneth Richard Apgar

Nov 21, 2023

Kenneth Richard Apgar, age 94 formerly of Newark NJ, died peacefully at the Cedars in Chapel Hill on November 21st 2023. He was born July 26,1929 from parents, Theresa A. Apgar and Stacy T. Apgar. Ken was the second oldest child of three. He graduated from Irvington High School in Irvington NJ and worked at NJ Bell Telephone company (Verizon)...

Myrtle  Wilson Cherkas

Myrtle Wilson Cherkas

Nov 19, 2023

Myrtle S. Cherkas, 95, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Willie Wilson and Mary Lee Wilson; first husband, Sidney Satterwhite; her second husband, William Cherkas; her daughters, Barbara Currin and Sandra Newton; and a grandson, Westley Satterwhite.

Myrtle lived and raised her children in Stovall,...

Barbara Jean Reeves

Barbara Jean Reeves

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara Jean Daniel Reeves, age 80, died at Raleigh's Rex Hospital on November 16, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1943 in Durham's Watts Hospital to the late Wallace L. Daniel and Ethel Jones Daniel.

She graduated from Southern Durham High School and she graduated from Campbell College, which is now Campbell University, with a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education....

Annie  L.  Cotten

Annie L. Cotten

Nov 13, 2023

A more detailed obituary to follow - please keep the family in your thoughts. 

George James Pashales

George James Pashales

Nov 13, 2023

George James Pashales, 86, died peacefully in his home with his family on November 13, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1937, in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late James and Maria Pashales. He was the husband of the late Janet Beatrice Hudson for 38 years. George was a graduate of Durham High School class of 1955 and attended...

Martha  Ruth Morton

Martha Ruth Morton

Nov 11, 2023

Martha Ruth Davis Morton, age 63, died in her home on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born in Waco, Texas on December 29, 1959, to her late parents, Edgar Felton Davis and Martha Sue Hightshoe Davis. She met and married her late husband, George Daniel Morton, III at NC State University and they were married October 17, 1981 at...

Frederick Trott Doane

Frederick Trott Doane

Nov 11, 2023

Frederick T. Doane, 84, of Durham, NC and Colchester, VT, died November 11, 2023 of complications following surgery. Fred was the son of Vernon Harden Doane and Kathryn Trott Doane and was born in Washington, DC. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Heike; two children, Marcus F. Doane and Katrin Doane Goldfarb; his son-in-law, Michael Goldfarb; and...

Patricia Ann Upton

Patricia Ann Upton

Nov 11, 2023

Pat was born on Halloween 1944 in Madeira, CA to George and Margaret Sullivan. Sandwiched between her three brothers, Chester, Jimmy, and David, she was one tough woman who was strong-willed and smart.

She received an undergraduate degree and a masters degree from San Jose State. She met the love of her life George while she was working in a diner...

Michael  Kevin  Dugan

Michael Kevin Dugan

Nov 11, 2023

Michael K. Dugan died on November 11, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina.

In 1940, Mike was born to Frank and Leah Kelley Dugan in Utica, New York. He was their trailing son, who looked up to his big sisters Louise and Sheila. As a boy, he was often found playing hockey on a frozen pond. He attended St. Michael’s College, University...

Russell Newton Barringer, Jr.

Russell Newton Barringer, Jr.

Nov 10, 2023

Russell Newton Barringer, Jr. November 10, 2023. He was born in Durham, North Carolina on March 16, 1935, to the late Russell N. Barringer, Sr and Maelee McKenzie Page Barringer.

He attended the Calvert Method School (now Durham Academy), Carr Junior High School, and Durham High School. Upon graduation he attended Davidson College for two years before transferring to Duke University...

Linda  Greene Trent

Linda Greene Trent

Nov 9, 2023

Linda Greene Trent passed away on November 9, 2023. She was born July 11, 1950 in Clarkton, NC to parents John Thomas “Tommie” Greene and Miriam White Greene. She is

survived by husband Thomas H. Trent and sister Sue G. Sugheir and sister in law Sue N. Trent.

Linda was employed in the accounting departments of Waccamaw Bank, Northwestern Bank and Security...

William Winthrop Kingsbury

William Winthrop Kingsbury

Nov 9, 2023

William Winthrop Kingsbury, AIA, age 81, passed away peacefully at Duke Hospital on November 9, 2023. He was born in Albany, New York, and grew up in Valley Stream, New York, and New Canaan, Connecticut. He was always called “Bill” by his friends and family. His talent in art and architecture became evident at an early age. He graduated from...

Robert Hargrave, Jr.

Robert Hargrave, Jr.

Nov 8, 2023

Robert Hargrave, Jr passed away on November 8, 2023 in Duke Hospital. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hargrave (Carr) who he was married to for 57 years, his brother Doug Hargrave and 4 nieces and 3 nephews. He was the son of the late Robert Hargrave Sr and the late Sara Ambler.

Robert grew...

Philip Bates Hopkins, Jr.

Philip Bates Hopkins, Jr.

Oct 31, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of Philip B. Hopkins Jr. Born on December 5, 1937 in Holyoke, MA, Phil grew up in Massachusetts, raised a family in Connecticut and retired in North Carolina. Growing up in the Northeast, he attended The Loomis school for boys, which eventually became Loomis Chaffee college preparatory school....

Sheila Mary Flannery

Sheila Mary Flannery

Oct 29, 2023

Sheila Mary Flannery, age 81, died on October 29, 2023 in Durham, NC, surrounded with love and her four children. She was born on September 21, 1942 to the late Mona Campbell O’Kane and Dr. Felix O’Kane in Ballynahinch, N. Ireland.

Sheila lived much of her life in the United States and her love of Ireland remained with her as did...

Andrew  Bayard Widmark

Andrew Bayard Widmark

Oct 28, 2023

In Memoriam: Andrew B. Widmark (Andy) April 3, 1942 - October 28, 2023

Durham, NC - Andrew B. Widmark, affectionately known as Andy, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on April 3, 1942, to the late Lorena and Walter Lee Widmark. A life well-lived, Andy leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service,...

Vimala Devi Parvata

Vimala Devi Parvata

Oct 28, 2023

We bid farewell to the heart of our family, Mrs.Vimala Devi Parvata. She was a woman

who possessed immense strength, integrity, grace and compassion among other

innumerable, admirable qualities while ingraining in us the importance of family. With a

great sense of humor and a quick wit, she filled our lives with laughter and joy. She was

creative and curious, a lifelong student who...

Marie Capel  King

Marie Capel King

Oct 27, 2023

Marie Capel King, 101, died peacefully October 27th at Croasdaile Retirement Community in Durham. She was born Mattie Marie Watkins in Martinsville VA, to Harvey and Theodora Watkins. Mrs. King lived in Spencer and Martinsville VA until she joined the Navy as a young woman during WWII. Her duties in the WAVES included inspecting and repairing airplanes. Mrs. King then...

Judith Thiessen

Judith Thiessen

Oct 27, 2023

Judy Thiessen passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the age of 66 following a two-year journey with ALS. She was surrounded by her beloved family, including her husband (Dan) and children (Sarah, David, and Greg).

Judy was active and adventurous, participating in any sport she could during high school in Pekin, IL and at Goshen College in Goshen, IN....

Laurice  Ferris

Laurice Ferris

Oct 26, 2023

Laurice (Laurie) Ferris, a distinguished nurse, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 26, 2023 in her home at Carolina Meadows at the age of 87. She was born November 17, 1935 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Laurie found her spiritual home deepening her relationship with Christ in the Holy Spirit at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church, Durham, NC. She was an active member contributing much...

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