Obituaries
James Howard Marksbury
Sep 14, 2023
James “Jim” Howard Marksbury of Chapel Hill, NC, died on September 14 in his home at 83.
Jim escaped New England winters 20 years ago, following retirement from a long and cherished career at Deerfield Academy in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. He joined Deerfield in 1969 and held positions as an administrator (including in the alumni department) and an...
Stamatia Constantinou
Sep 12, 2023
Stamatia “Lou” Constantinou passed away on Sept. 12, 2023. She was 91. Lou was born to Greek immigrant parents in Tarpon Springs, Fla., but spent much of her life in Durham, N.C.
For 30 years, she was a fixture in Durham County Superior Court where she worked as a courtroom reporter. She was the first female president of the North Carolina...
Mattie Lee Ladd Patrick
Sep 11, 2023
Mattie Lee (Ladd) Patrick, age 93, a resident of Durham, peacefully passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Croasdaile Pavilion. Her children and family of caregivers were with her as her kind and serene soul returned to God who gave it. (Ecclesiastes 12:7)
She was a bright presence and calm-natured. Her sweet smile was a light as those who knew her...
William B. Gunter, Jr.
Sep 10, 2023
(DURHAM, NC) – William B. Gunter Jr, age 65, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. William was born on December 31, 1957 to the late Louise and William Gunter Sr.
A high school graduate of Durham High School 77' and a graduate of Western Carolina University. William worked in the textile industry for many years from his beginnings through family...
Priscilla Grahame/Walker Shows
Sep 10, 2023
Priscilla Grahame Walker Shows passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her family.
Priscilla leaves behind the love of her life, William Derek Shows of Durham, NC; two daughters, Elizabeth Shows Caffey of Atlanta, GA and Deanna Clarke (Greg) of Flower Mound, TX; and two sons, Dathan Shows (Julie)...
Theodore Dwight Bunce , Iv
Sep 9, 2023
Theodore Dwight Bunce IV (82) of Durham, NC, passed peacefully on September 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Maria, his sister, Louise, his three children, Leah, Theo, Ethan, and his four grandchildren, Madeline (13), Rachael (11), Caspian (3) and Astrid (1).
Dwight was born in Summit, NJ, to Theodore Dwight III and Phoebe...
William Toland Barfield, Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
William Toland “Toby” Barfield Jr., known to family as D, is dancing through heaven to his favorite jukebox tunes. Throughout his 72 years, Toby’s love of life was infectious; winning him lifelong friendships from growing up in Albany, GA, to early family years serving Wynnton Methodist Church in Columbus, GA, then to Durham, NC, where he grew his deepest roots....
Robert Francis Kennedy
Sep 5, 2023
DURHAM NC – Robert F. Kennedy (Bob), age 93, died at The Forest at Duke Continuing Care Retirement Community on September 5, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1929 to the late Helen Elizabeth (Jackson) and James Olin Kennedy.
Bob was born and raised in Connersville, IN where he graduated from Connersville Sr. High School in 1947. Bob held many...
Charles A. Nordgren
Sep 3, 2023
Charles A. Nordgren, 87, a resident of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on September 3, 2023.
Chuck was born on August 29, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George Nordgren and Myrtle (Dahleen) Nordgren. After graduating from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1954, Chuck went on to study engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana where he...
Michael Ray Mcmorrow
Sep 1, 2023
* A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM - Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Geib Funeral Home in Dover, Ohio. The service will be followed immediately with a luncheon.
Durham, NC – Michael Ray McMorrow (Mike), age 63, died at his home in Durham on September 1, 2023. Mike was born December 30, 1959 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the...
Lynn Cantrell Guerrant
Sep 1, 2023
(Durham) - Lynn Cantrell Guerrant, age 69, a devoted wife and mother, passed away at home in Durham, North Carolina on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1954 in Cleveland City, Mississippi to the late Bert and Anne (Thomas) Cantrell.
Lynn graduated with honors with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ole Miss in Jackson, Mississippi...
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...
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