Obituaries

OXFORD: Jeanette Forsythe VanDyke, a resident of Dorsey Rd. died Monday, neember 22, 2010 in Granville Medical Center. She was a native of Vance Co. and was the daughter of the late David Salomon Forsythe and Algia Strother Forsythe. Jeanette was a housewife and attended Bethel Uneed Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held oneednesday, neember 24, 2010 at 11:00...

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Peggy Oliver Watson, 78, died Thursday at Duke Hospice Hock Pavilion following years of declining health. She was born in Franklin County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Henry Buford and Ruby Cruneeton Oliver. Peggy was raised on St. Simon's Island, GA and moved to Durham in 1950. She married Robert Watson in 1951 and raised her children in Durham....

Raymond "Ray" Raczkowski, born August 2, 1925 lived with purpose, as a teaching man who made a difference; resourceful, strong and selfless until he peacefully passed away at home oneeptember 19, 2010. Born in Plymouth, PA, Ray was the son of Stanley and Stella Raczkowski both now deceased of Johnson City, NY. He is the husband of Norma J. Raczkowski,...

After a rich and full life, Jack Walp left us peacefully to be with his Lord. Jack was born in Nanticoke, PA aneeducated at Penn Charter Preparatory School and then graduated from Lafayette College. Soon afterward he was invited to Officer Candidacy School ineewport, RI and spent five years serving his country as an Officer in US Naval Intelligence. Although...

Surrounded by her family, Lynn Marie Szadek, 52, died Monday, neember 22, 2010 at her home. Above all, Lynn was devoted to her family and to being a wonderful wife and mother. In addition to this, she also gave of herself to her church family at Olive Grove Baptist Church, often voluneering for vacation bible school and other church functions....

Sara Lucile McWhorter Spears Sally left this earth unexpectedly from home of natural causes Monday, December 6 to joineer Lord and Savior and loved ones. Sally will be lovingly remembered for her deep faith, devotion to family and friends, as well as her charismatic and nurturing nature. She had a servant's heart and a radiant spirit. Born June 13, 1929...

Mrs. Jessie Sims Huneycutt died peacefully oneecember 7, 2010 at her home in Pittsboro, surrounded by her family. She was 105 years old, having been born in Charlotte, NC on May 16, 1905, the daughter of Charles Whitney aneestelle Austin Sims. In 1924 she married the Rev. W. J. Huneycutt and took on the calling of a Presbyterian pastor's wife,...

DURHAM-Mary Pryal, 68, formerly of Gastonia, NC, died of cancer early Tuesday, neember 23, 2010, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. Mary is survived by her husband of 46 years, Al Pryal, three children, and five grandchildren: Mark Pryal and wife, Heidi, of Silver Spring, MD; Alison Dickey and husband, Jonathan, of Bethesda, MD, and their children Sarah, Joshua, Caroline,...

OXFORD: Charles Bryan Watkins, age 38, a resident of Granville County, died Sunday, neember 28, 2010 at Duke Uneersity Medical Center. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and a graduate of Arkansas State Uneersity. He was involved in banking for many years and recently was employed by Edward Jones. Surviving is his wife, Kelly Jones Watkins and his...

Blake Anthony Mitchell came into the world bursting with joy oneebruary 15, 2006, in the company of his whole family and getting his first kiss from his big sister. His life of four years was filled with laughter, color, bouneess energy and immeasurable happiness his family celebrated every day. "Fu Baby" as he was always known, was brimming with affection,...

Paul Donald McCusker, age 89, borneeptember 23, 1921, passed away at home in Durham, North Carolina, on neember 23rd, 2010, after a long illness and less than 3 months after the death of his wife of 62 years, Joan. Paul was born in Niagara Falls, New York, the third child of Alexander McCusker and Catherine Barron McCusker. Paul was raised...

Durham Mrs. Florine Davis, 93, wife of the late Mark Davis, died peacefully early Friday morning with her sons by her side. Mrs. Davis was the youngest of three daughters born in Creedmoor to her late parents, Johnee T. Curl and Minee Daniel Curl. She is survived by sons Doug Davis and wife Patsy, and Tommy Davis and wife Kathy....

Dennis Hunter Peeden, 47, passed away neember 10, 2016. Dennis was a loving father to his children and a good son. He enjoyed gardening and watching movies with his family. He loved Jeff Gordon racing and all things UNC. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to give special thanks to the...

Robert Finley Coleman, PhD, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, neember 30, 2010 after a long illness. Born on July 6, 1937 in Tyronza, AR, Bob was the younger son of Lucien Edwin and Beulah Mellard Coleman. A graduate of Georgetown College ineentucky, he later earned his MS in Speech Pathology from Vanderbilt Uneersity and went on to complete...

Chapel Hill, NC - Rose Mary Steineendek died at home on neember 6, 2016 surrounded by her loving family, her dedicated caregivers and her neesake puppy, Rosie. Born in Johnstown, PA in 1935, she was the loving wife of John R. Sendek, to whom she was married for 58 years.?? They spent most of their time in Washington State.?? Rose...

Elma Collins Medley, resident of 1023 W. Markham Ave. died Monday morning. A native of Kinston, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Carrie Briley Collins. She retired from the Durham Veterans Hospital where she was Associate Director of Allied Health Education.She was a member of the Durham Toastmistress. Mrs. Medley was a member of Immaculate Conception...

Rolaneedward Dudley, 82, died Tuesday, February 22, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center. Born in Maysville, NC oneecember 4, 1922, Roland was the son of the late Thomas aneeva Riggs Dudley. Roland honorably served the citizens of Durham during his 31 year career as a Durham Police Officer. He retired from the Department on April 1, 1980. In addition to his duties...

Elaine Catherine Morgan Sherry died Thursday in Durham Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Garden City, Long Island, where she was a resident until coming to Durham in 1991. Elaine was a graduate of Adelphi Uneersity. A former member of St. Paul

Walter Herbert Green, age 55, died peacefully at his home in the Carpenter Community of western Wake County on Tuesday, February 15. Born in Durham, NC, Walter grew up in the Nelson Community and was a graduate of C.E. Jordan High School in Durham, NC, where he played football. The Green family has deep roots in the Nelson Community of...