Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
Jose Antonio Galvan
Aug 4, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jose Antonio Galvan
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose A Galvan, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, and beloved brother. He peacefully left us on August 4th, 2023, after bravely fighting a long battle with stage four cancer.
Jose was a pillar of strength for his family and touched the lives of many with his kindness,...
William Ruffin Batchelor
Aug 4, 2023
On August 4, 2023, William Ruffin Batchelor, “Bill,” beloved husband, Dad, and Daddy B, died peacefully with his family by his side at Hock Family Pavilion at the age of 83. He was born on June 21, 1940, in Wilson, NC to Thomas Ruffin Batchelor and Mattie McCray Batchelor.
Bill received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barton College (formerly Atlantic...
Carl Wesley Carson
Aug 2, 2023
Carl Wesley (Wes) Carson died on August 2, 2023, at The Forest at Duke, Durham, North Carolina.
Wes is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol; two daughters, Cathryn Carson (son-in-law Timothy Herron) and Caryn Carson (son-in-law Brian Gaddy); grandchildren Rowan Herron and David Wesley Herron; brother John Carson; sister Coralee Carson Kuhn; and several nieces and nephews.
He was born...
Ruby Leila Wilson
Jul 31, 2023
Dr. Ruby L. Wilson, a distinguished nurse, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on July 31, 2023. Dr. Wilson was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on May 29, 1931 to Rev. Clark H. and Alda E. Wilson who predeceased her as have her siblings: Hazel Eakman, Clara Jane Davis, Ruth Davidson, Russell Wilson, Clair Wilson, John T. Wilson,...
Gerald Michael Callahan
Jul 31, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) M. Callahan of Rougemont, NC passed away unexpectantly on July 31, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on May 14, 1935 in Nixon, IL. His parents were Patrick and Dorothy Callahan. He has 2 brothers and 1 sister. After serving in the Army, he went on to work at US Steel Southworks in Chicago, Illinois....
Brenda Anne Braun
Jul 30, 2023
Brenda Anne (Rybarczyk) Braun, age 52, died unexpectedly at home on July 30, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1970 to Marjorie Lynne (Coppin) Rybarczyk and the late Richard Joseph Rybarczyk.
Brenda graduated from North Tonawanda High School, North Tonawanda, NY and from Buffalo State College with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She worked as a pharmaceutical chemist for 31...
Anne M. Newcomb
Jul 30, 2023
Chapel Hill – Anne M. Newcomb, age 99, died on July 30, 2023 at Carolina Meadows.
She was born on May 16, 1924 to the late Oscar P. and Myrtle (nee Stephany) Ruffing. Anne is survived by her sons, David R. (Michelle) Newcomb, Jr. and William H. (Joan) Newcomb, her daughters, Martha N. (Peter) Boyd, Lucy N. Vayo and Elizabeth...
Shirley Craig Mutter
Jul 29, 2023
DURHAM -- Shirley C. Mutter (nee Craig), age 89, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2023 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC.
Shirley married her beloved childhood sweetheart Bob Mutter after graduating from Watts Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Shirley began practice as a Registered Nurse for Watts Hospital in the...
Natalie Ruth Herndon
Jul 27, 2023
Natalie Ruth Herndon, age 27, died at Duke Hospital following complications from childbirth on July 27, 2023. She was born on September 19, 1995 to the late Randal Kelso Herndon and Debbie Hamlet Herndon.
Natalie graduated from Jordan High School in June of 2015. She worked at Best Rentals on Guess Road in Durham and loved her job. She loved dogs,...
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