Obituaries
John Albert Ray
Aug 28, 2023
DURHAM, NC– John A Ray age 69, died under hospice care at Duke University
Hospital, Durham, NC on Aug 28, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1954 in Johnstown,
PA to the late John ‘Jack’ Ray and Glenna Jean McCowan Marshall.
John was husband to Brenda ‘Bren’ Johnson Ray for 33 years, Dad to John Taylor
’T’ Ray and Samantha ‘Sam/Samish’ Hegedus, pap,...
Mary O. Jenks
Aug 27, 2023
Mary Ola Kearney Jenks, age 73, died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1949, in Oxford, North Carolina to the late Ralph Phillip Kearney and Loraine Pitts Kearney.
Mary will be deeply missed by her friends and family, especially her husband, David Jenks; her son, Zak Allen Jenks; her daughter, Tammy Carmela Jenks and her...
Julie Albright Poteat
Aug 25, 2023
Julia Albright Poteat, age 76, was born in Durham, North Carolina on March 17, 1947, died peacefully at home with family on Friday, August 25, 2023. Everyone knew her as Julie, she was the daughter of the late William Umstead Albright and Elizabeth Teer Albright.
Julie was a woman of character and strength. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren,...
Craig Henriquez
Aug 24, 2023
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Craig S. Henriquez, who passed Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the age of 64 years old. Craig was a remarkable man whose presence illuminated the lives of those around him, especially his wife and children. His life was a testament to authenticity and unwavering care, leaving an enduring impact on those he touched.
Born...
Theresa Marie King
Aug 24, 2023
Theresa Marie King, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1956, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to the late William Williams and Marie Guilmette Fay.
Theresa's legacy lives on through her loving sons, Michael King (Lisa) and Thomas King (Sherry) and her mother, Marie Fay.. She adored her grandchildren, Madison,...
Kimberley Jessica Johnson Evans
Aug 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Kimberley Evans
Kimberley Evans, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and esteemed medical professional, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2023, in Durham, NC. Kimberley was a remarkable woman whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew her. Kimberley's journey began on March 16, 1973, and reached its serene end on August 23, 2023, in Durham,...
Mildred Cornelia Compton Cook
Aug 20, 2023
DURHAM – Mildred Cornelia Compton Cook, age 93, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Conway, South Carolina on August 20, 2023. Mildred was born in Durham on May 9, 1930, to the late Mabel and Henry Compton. Mildred was raised in west Durham less than one mile from this Hall-Wynne location. Mildred was a woman of faith. She...
John Raymond Adams
Aug 19, 2023
John Raymond Adams, aged 85, died on August 19, 2023, in Durham, North Carolina after a brief illness. He was born on August 12, 1938, to the late Raymond and Rosella Davis Adams of Putnam County, New York.
John led an interesting and multi-faceted life. He grew up in the house that his father built in Kent Cliffs, New York, where,...
Mattie Sue Cash
Aug 18, 2023
Mattie Sue Speed Cash, born and raised in Granville County, passed away at the age of 92 on August 18, 2023, at Universal Healthcare. She was the daughter of William Talmadge Speed and Clara Breedlove Speed. Mattie Sue graduated from Oxford High School in 1949 and went on to work at various places including Roses 5 & 10, Hillman Currins...
Jo Anne Clendening
Aug 17, 2023
Durham – Jo Anne Neely Clendening, age 74, died in Durham, NC on August 17th, 2023. She was born on September 28th, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late James Curtis Neely and Lois Lorraine McKelvey Neely.
Most of her childhood was spent in New England, where she graduated from Marblehead High School in Marblehead, MA. She later earned her associates...
Laura I. Capps
Aug 17, 2023
Laura I. Shane Capps, age 95, of Henderson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023. Born in Troy, Ohio, Laura was the daughter of the late Louis Shane and Savilla R. Davidson Shane. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Clinton “Pete” W. Capps, Jr.
Laura is survived by her two daughters, Regina Koshar (Tom) of Yulee,...
Faynelle Fonville Spears
Aug 16, 2023
Faynelle Fonville Currin Spears, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on March 3, 1932, in Durham County, NC, to the late James Madison Fonville and Vara Delma Johnson Fonville.
Faynelle was a woman of remarkable character and strength, leaving an indelible mark...
Christine Greenwood
Aug 16, 2023
Hillsborough, NC – Christine Elizabeth Greenwood, age 69, died in her home on Wednesday, August 16. She was born on September 16, 1953, to the late James J. Master Jr., and Marie D. Master.
Christine was a loving wife and mother who dedicated herself to her family. While raising two young children with husband William, she returned to college later in...
John Francis Purgar
Aug 15, 2023
Johnson City – John Francis Purgar, age 81, died in Durham, North Carolina on August 15, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1942 to the late Stanley and Nora Purgar.
John grew up in Nassau County, New York and graduated from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He subsequently joined the Navy, serving the bulk of his term in Norfolk, Virginia....
Cindy Gonzalez Mcclary
Aug 14, 2023
Mrs. Cindy Luz Gonzalez McClary died August 14, 2023 in Durham, NC.
She was born May 22, 1960, to Modesto and Ana Ramos-Gonzalez of Waukegan, IL. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was an annual volunteer for North Chicago Youth Programs, loved cooking and had a fabulous flare for fashion...
Betsy Hicks Garrett
Aug 14, 2023
Betsy Hicks Garrett, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1931, in Granville County in Berea to her late parents, Frank Loren Hicks and Dulcie Satterwhite Hicks.
Besty grew up with her siblings in Berea and graduated from Berea High School in 1948 as the Valedictorian. She met and married Harry Lee Garrett...
Sharon Ann Lynch
Aug 13, 2023
Sharon Ann Calliari Lynch, 80, of Oxford, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Born in Stephenson, Michigan, Sharon was the daughter of the late Albert Calliari and Clarice Clement. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Edwin Lynch.
Sharon is survived by her four children, Sue Gardiner; John Gardiner (Nora); Jeffrey Gardiner (Tammy) and Sheri...
Charles Robert Odom
Aug 11, 2023
Charles Robert Odom, native of Durham, died Friday, 11 August 2023. He was born 23 July 1941 to Ennis Guilford and Effie Cacindy Nash Odom in Durham. His mother died days following his birth. His stepmother was Beulah Emma Hackney Poole Odom. Surviving family members include his wife Carla Lucille Whitehurst Odom, daughters Charlotte Martin Odom Lytle Perrin (David Courtney,...
Jean Dula Fletcher
Aug 10, 2023
Fletcher, Jean Dula
November 10, 1930 - August 10, 2023
Jean Dula Fletcher, 92, of Scottsdale, AZ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Thursday, August 10 at the Vi at Grayhawk Assisted Living Facility.
Jean’s health had been steadily declining and recently she had been receiving palliative care from Hospice. Her family is especially grateful for the loving care that Jean...
Julia Blackley Strother
Aug 6, 2023
Mrs. Julia “Judy” Strother, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Elmo Murray Blackley and Buelah Woodlief Blackley and began her full life in Granville County, NC on June 3, 1937.
Judy was a woman of strength and dignity. She believed in hard work, her faith and took...
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