Obituaries

Dec 22, 2010

Mrs. Shirley Babb Clark, 74, of Business US 64 East in Pittsboro, died December 22, 2010 at Wake Med Cary. A native of Deep Creek, VA, Shirley was born August 23, 1936, the daughter of Hiltoneernard Babb aneesther Pyland Babb. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was truly a "people person", a trait that was exhibited through her work...

Dec 15, 2010

Barbara Z. Gunter died Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2010, at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. A native of Durham, she was born January 31, 1947. She was preceded ineeath by her parents, Harry and Arlene Zinger of Durham. Barbara is survived by three daughters; Julie Tilley and husband, Steve, Canee Kornegay both of Durham and Amy Gunter of Wilson.;...

Dec 14, 2010

Durham-Grady Harson Dickerson, 86, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his residence. Born on October 13, 1924 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Walter G. Dickerson and Maggie Evans Dickerson. Grady was employed by the American Tobacco Company for 23 years before forming his own paint contracting business, Dickerson Paint Company. He enjoyed woodworking and spending...

Dec 13, 2010

Mrs. Vivian Buck Lowe, 87, of Galloway Ridge ineearrington Village, died December 13, 2010 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Mrs. Lowe was born August 4, 1923 in Craven County, the daughter of George Washington Buck, Sr. and Anee Elizabeth Gaskins Buck. She was educated in the Vanceboro school system, and moved to the Durham/Chatham County area in the 1940's following...

Dec 13, 2010

BUTNER: Mr. David Henry Sellers, age 65, died on Monday, December 13, 2010. A native of Horry County, SC, he was the son the late Sally Sellers and was of the Baptist faith. A graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM oneednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Washington Family Cemetery in Stem, NC by Rev. Jason Thornton . Surviving...

Dec 11, 2010

OXFORD: Mrs. Pattie Mae Thomerson, age 80, died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Uneersal Health Care. She was a native of Granville County and the daughter of the late Norman Sawyer Sizemore and Maggie Zona Chappell Sizemore. Mrs. Thomerson was a member of West Oxford Baptist Church where she served in the nursery for 52 years and worked for the...

Dec 9, 2010

Larry Spencer Pickett, 65, died after an extended battle with cancer on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Hock Family Pavilion surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1945 to Geraldine Bailey Pickett and the late Cecil Spencer Pickett. Larry was a proud 22 year veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Following retirement, he was the...

Dec 9, 2010

Dec 9, 2010

FRANKLINTON: Krystal Jeanette Strother, born April 27, 1982 died December 9, 2010. Krystal's life was tragically shortened and will be missed more than any words caneepict. She graduated from South Granville High School in 2000 and attended NC State Uneersity. She was employed at Duke Hospital. Krystal was a vivacious, outgoing and passionee young lady. She filled everyone's life with...

Dec 8, 2010

OXFORD: Ruby Woody Barnes, age 91, a resident of Granville House died Wednesday December 8, 2010. She was a native of Vance County and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Woody. She was a long time resident of Henderson, NC. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Island Creek Baptist Church Funeral services will be conducted Friday...

Dec 6, 2010

Dr. Burrell Edmond Kanoy, Sr., 84, a Durham resident of 67 years, died December 6, 2010 at the Brianeenter in Durham. He was born May 23, 1926 in Biscoe, NC and was the son of the late Ethel Cornelia Drake and Robert Carson Kanoy, Sr. Dr. Kanoy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ann Lominac Kanoy and...

Dec 6, 2010

Earl "Joker" Jones Latta, 90, died at home on Monday, December 6, 2010. Earl was born in Orange County, NC to the late Shellie and Melvin Latta on June 24, 1920. He was preceded ineeath by his wife of 31 years, Muriel Latta. After her death in 1974 he was married to Mabel Gentry for 21 years until her death...

Dec 5, 2010

Doris "Polly" Clark McVay May 19, 1936-December 5, 2010 Doris "Polly" Clark McVay, age 74, of Murrieta, California passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family oneecember 5, 2010. She was born May 19, 1936 in Oxford, North Carolina to Fenton and Bettie Clark. She leaves behind her greatest love and devoted husband of 55 years, James...

Dec 4, 2010

VIRGILINA, VA: Mary Estelle Nelson, 88 of Wilson Rd. died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at her home. She was a native of Halifax Co. and was the daughter of late Lorenzo Thomas Carmichael and Mamie Whitt Carmichael. She was a retired nurse's aide at Halifax Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Amis Chapel Baptist Church and a homemaker. Graveside...

Dec 4, 2010

OXFORD: James Nelson Currin, Jr. age 66, of Oxford, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Duke Medical Center. A native of Granville County, he was the son of the late J. Nelson Currin aneelsie C. Currin. Mr. Currin was a member of Hester Baptist Church and a retired maneer of Crowneellerbach. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on...

Nov 26, 2010

DURHAM Sally Newton Lloyd, 93, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Croasdale Pavilion following a brief illness. Prior to moving to Croasdale, she was a resident of Carolina House and lived oneeritage Drive in Durham for over 30 years. She was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church in Durham. Sally is survived by her sons, Jim...

Nov 14, 2010

Mrs. Vivian Clarke Hobgood died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 at the Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. She was a native of Vance County and the daughter of the late Zeb Williams Clarke and Hassie Knott Clarke. Mrs. Hobgood was the widow of the late Robert Day

Oct 31, 2010

Wallace Cliftoneeasley, Sr., 88, died peacefully in his sleep on October 31, 2010. Mr. Beasley was a long-time resident of Fayetteville and more recently of Pittsboro, NC. He grew up in the Bethesda area, near Durham. Mr. Beasley enlisted in the US Navy in 1938. Before World War II began, he and his shipmates protected Liberty Ships as they made...

Oct 31, 2010

Eunee A. Varner, native and long time resident of Asheville, went Home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2010 at the Care Home of the Pittsboro Christian Village following a lengthy illness. She was 86 years of age. Miss Varner graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1941. She retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Oteen in...

Oct 30, 2010

Vincent Nicholas Mirabella, 69, a resident of Durham, formerly of Winston-Salem died October 30, 2010 at his residence. He was a man who accomplished many things throughout his life. He published his own autobiography; And Forgive Us Our Sins and taught ballroom dancing from his own Mirabella Dance Studio. Vincent is survived by family and friends. In lieu of flowers,...