Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
William Albert Lytton
Oct 22, 2023
William “Bill” Albert Lytton holed out his final putt in the round of this life in the early morning of October 22nd. He walked off the green holding the hands of his wife and son, and into the arms of his Heavenly Father and to the cheers of his parents, his daughter Mary Louise Lytton Cowles and numerous golf partners...
Richard Allen Lee
Oct 20, 2023
Chapel Hill, NC – Richard A. Lee, age 57, died on October 20, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1966 to the late Richard Lee and Delores DeMatteo Lee.
After enlisting in the United States Army, Richard embarked on a distinguished military career, achieving the rank of First Sergeant. His journey began as an Airborne Infantryman and included a daring...
Darla Hope Casner
Oct 17, 2023
Darla Hope Warne Casner, age 82, went to meet her Lord and Savior on October 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Chauncy Delmer Warne and Florence Jackson Warne from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Darla was born on May 4, 1941, and lived a full and prosperous life.
Darla met and married her late husband of 60 years, Donald Eugene...
Norma Ruth Allen
Oct 17, 2023
Norma Ruth Dean Allen, a resident of Oxford, NC, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 19, 1941, to her beloved late parents, Norma Talmadge Dean and Annie Ruth Daniel Dean.
Norma's life was a testament to grace and beauty. She graduated from high school and went on...
Connie Watkins Kearney
Oct 14, 2023
Connie Kearney, 69, died October 14th following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She is survived by her husband, Philip Henderson Kearney, daughters Kelsey McBane Kearney and Sarah Watkins Kearney, and sisters Belinda Watkins Rasmussen (John) of Durham and Karen “Suzie” Watkins Brincefield of Warrenton, VA.
A Durham native, Connie was the daughter of the late Percy Millard Watkins and...
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