Obituaries

Ethel  Girvin

Ethel Girvin

Aug 9, 2022

Durham-Ethel Girvin, age 75, died at the Duke Hock Pavilion on August 9th 2022. She was born on October 24th 1946 to the late Davidson Kennedy Girvin and Ethel Carr Lipscomb Girvin. Ethel was also preceded death by her brother-in- law, Thomas B.F. Raney.

Ethel is survived by her husband J. Douglas Williams and her sister Alice Girvin Raney.   

She was...

Peter Brian Bennett

Peter Brian Bennett

Aug 9, 2022

Peter Brian Bennett, Ph.D., D.Sc., aged 91, passed away with his family by his side, in Chapel Hill on August 9, 2022. He was born on June 12th, 1931, in Portsmouth, England to the late Charles and Doris Bennett.

Dr. Bennett lived an amazing life and leaves behind an incredible legacy as an international scientist, businessman, mentor, devoted husband, loving father,...

Rebecca  Smith Lewis

Rebecca Smith Lewis

Aug 8, 2022

Oxford

Rebecca Smith Lewis, age 89, died peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Brantwood. She was the daughter of the late Thomas K. Smith and Hattie Leigh Adcock Smith.  Rebecca was born in Granville County on July 26, 1933. 

Never missing a chance to make a friend, Rebecca loved people.  She was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church...

Marvin  Douglas  Moore

Marvin Douglas Moore

Aug 6, 2022

Oxford

Marvin Douglas (Doug) Moore, age 77, died peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in his home. He was the son of the late Needham Bryant Moore, Sr., and Sallie Mangum Moore.  Doug was born in Durham County on May 20, 1945

Doug was a man that believed in simplicity, faith and his beloved family. 

Doug is survived by his beloved...

Gerald  Francis  Egan

Gerald Francis Egan

Aug 5, 2022

Gerald F. (“Jerry”) Egan, 84, died peacefully at home among family on Friday, August 5, 2022.  He was born on December 19, 1937 in Binghamton, NY to Donald and Rose Egan.  He graduated from Johnson City High School in 1955 and joined IBM soon after.  The year 1962 was a big one for Jerry - he joined Carol June Spisak...

Jodie  Lynne Neukirch Elliott

Jodie Lynne Neukirch Elliott

Aug 3, 2022

Jodie Neukirch Elliott, 39, passed away on August 3, 2022, in Durham, NC.

All who were fortunate enough to know Jodie have been forever changed for the better. Throughout her life, she was defined by so much more than her heart disease—she was a brilliant scholar with two master’s degrees, a talented swing and blues dancer, a compassionate therapist, an artistic...

Timothy Rhodes Schner

Timothy Rhodes Schner

Aug 1, 2022

 (Durham, NC) Timothy Rhodes Schner (Tim), died at home inhospice August 1, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1962, in

Oceanside, New York to Susan and Douglas Schner.

Tim grew up in Manchester, Vermont where he learned to play the

bass guitar and was soon playing regularly in bands heavily

influenced by the music of the Grateful Dead. By age 13 he was

playing...

John  Anthony  Seyda

John Anthony Seyda

Jul 29, 2022

John A. Seyda age 91 of Durham, NC passed away peacefully at  Croasdaile Village Pavilion on July 29, 2022 of prostate cancer.  John was born January 8, 1931 in Hammond, Indiana, delivered at 9 a.m. by a Polish midwife.  He was the son of Polish immigrants Mary (Kosakowska) and Anthony Seyda, grandson of Rosalja (Gorczyca) and Jan Kosakowski; and Marianna...

Joseph Claude Bazemore

Joseph Claude Bazemore

Jul 28, 2022

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(Durham) Dr. Joseph Claude Bazemore, a long-time resident of Durham, NC died on July 28, 2022 at the age of 91.  His life ended after a prolonged illness. 

Joe was born on January 23, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late John Alfred Bazemore and Susan Henderson...

Metta Mae Metcalf

Metta Mae Metcalf

Jul 27, 2022

Metta Mae Crumpacker Metcalf of Durham, NC, passed away on July 27, 2022 at Croasdaile Village just shy of her 98th birthday. She was born on September 25, 1924 to the late Beulah Staunton Crumpacker and William Johnson Crumpacker.

 

Metta graduated from Durham High School in 1942. She met Norman and they married in 1946 and she became a...

Edward  K.  Briggs

Edward K. Briggs

Jul 27, 2022

Oxford

Edward K. Briggs, age 80, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was the son of the late Kennerson Briggs and Sallie Briggs.  Ed was born in Granville County on February 4, 1942.

Ed was a strong fixture in the community. He worked with his father at their country store for over 20 years.  He met and married his wife,...

George  Andrew Dimsdale

George Andrew Dimsdale

Jul 25, 2022

On July 16, 1929, George Andrew (‘Andy’) Dimsdale came into this world to make it a better place.  He left us on July 26, 2022, and he will be so missed. Andy was a Tar Heel by birth, born in the mountains of North Carolina, although he was later raised in Kansas City, Kansas and considered that home.  He was...

Daniel  Lee Yohe

Daniel Lee Yohe

Jul 22, 2022

Durham, NC – Daniel L. Yohe beloved husband, father and grandfather, 81, died peacefully at Duke University Hospital surrounded by family on July 22, 2022. He was born on December 26, 1940 to the late Lester and Ruth Yohe.

When Daniel wasn’t at home in his woodworking shop, he enjoyed the time hunting, fishing and golfing.  He graduated from Wilton High...

Byron Kenneth Hawkins

Byron Kenneth Hawkins

Jul 22, 2022

Byron Kenneth Hawkins, 94, formerly of Durham died on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Brunswick Health and Rehab Center in Ash, N.C.  He was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, on April 24, 1928, to the late Sam Frank Hawkins and Annie Lane Highfil Hawkins.

Byron Kenneth Hawkins grew up on a small poultry and tobacco farm in Richmond County, North...

Wynda Chappell Chesson

Wynda Chappell Chesson

Jul 22, 2022

Wynda Chappell Chesson of Durham, NC, passed away on July 22, 2022, with her husband, two daughters, and four grandchildren by her side. After quietly persevering with multiple health issues for several years, she suffered a devastating stroke on July 19 while on vacation in Asheville with her family. Her wishes had always been to die at home. After a...

Hilman  Thomas  Watkins

Hilman Thomas Watkins

Jul 20, 2022

Blanche Hilman Thomas Watkins

March 26, 1925 – July 20, 2022

Durham, North Carolina 

Blanche Hilman Thomas Watkins passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Croasdaile Village Retirement Community in Durham, North Carolina.

Hilman was born to Roy Hilman Thomas and Blanche Leigh Whitmore on March 26, 1925, in Raleigh, NC, where her father worked as...

William  Keith  Packer

William Keith Packer

Jul 18, 2022

William Keith Packer, 60, passed away surrounded by family at Duke University Medical Center on July 18th 2022. Keith was born in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Gerald and Lillian Packer. 

When he was very young they moved to Durham where he completed his schooling, graduating from Durham High. He started working at Duke University Medical Center at 18...

Peter Alan  Lodewick

Peter Alan Lodewick

Jul 17, 2022

Peter Alan Lodewick passed away at the age of 80 in Durham, NC on July 17, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1942 to the late Louise Mary Bockhold and Robert John Lodewick.

One of five brothers, he was raised in Brooklyn, NY and Huntington, Long Island and relished his time playing stickball in the streets or swimming in the...

Irene  Barnes

Irene Barnes

Jul 15, 2022

Irene R. Barnes 87, of Durham NC passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, at Rex Cardiology Hospital.

She was born on June 11, 1935, in Fayetteville NC, on Fort Bragg Military Base. She was proud to be a military kid and had fond memories of living on the base. At the age of ten her family relocated to Durham, NC...

Lenward Tyree  Mize , Jr.

Lenward Tyree Mize , Jr.

Jul 15, 2022

Oxford

Lenward Tyree Mize, Jr, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, in his home. He was the son of the late Lenward Tyree Mize, Sr. and Louvelle Stem Mize.  Lenward was born in Granville County on July 31, 1934.

Lenward was a man that believed in hard work. He was a farmer, who worked long hours and calloused...

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