Obituaries

Sally Porter Citrini

Sally Porter Citrini

Jan 13, 2025

Sally Porter Citrini died peacefully in her sleep Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in New London, CT in 1936, Sally traveled across various states through the latter half of the 1930's and mid 1940's- due to her father's work as a US submarine captain. During her high school years, Sally and her parents eventually settled in St. Petersburg, FL.

Sally majored...

William Louis La Mountain

William Louis La Mountain

Jan 12, 2025

William “Bill” La Mountain, age 78, died at home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1946, to the late Ora M. Pecore and William N. La Mountain.

Bill retired from the Navy as a Master Chief after 25 years of service. His years of service as a Communication Technician took him to Alaska, England, Florida, Guam,...

James William McClure

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

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 UNG Memorial Hospital and lastly under the exemplary care of...

Herbert Braxton Finch

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Gaye Church Rowland

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

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

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

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

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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