Obituaries
Robert Wayne Longmire
May 1, 2024
Mr. Robert Wayne Longmire, aged 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1937, in Granville County to the late Walter Jeffreys Longmire and Esther Rebecca Beasley Longmire. Wayne dedicated 46 years of his life to a career as a long-haul truck driver and was a faithful member of the Gospel Independent Baptist Church, where...
Goldie Elizabeth Garrett
Apr 27, 2024
Goldie Elliott Garrett, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born on May 15, 1959, in Granville County, North Carolina, Goldie was the daughter of the late Joseph Elliott and Rosalie Currin Barnes.
Goldie's memory will be cherished by her devoted husband of 16 years, Julian W. Garrett. She leaves behind...
Mary Ann Edwards
Apr 26, 2024
Mary Ann Matthews Edwards, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 26, 2024. Born on August 25, 1941, in Granville County, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert Matthews and Lessie Mae Williamson Matthews.
Mary was known for her warm heart and gentle spirit, touching the lives of all who knew...
Merilyn Elizabeth Wright
Apr 22, 2024
Merilyn Elizabeth Barnhill Wright, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, with her family at her side. Born on September 12, 1937, in Lake City, Arkansas, Merilyn was the daughter of the late Ernest Wade Barnhill and Lola Magdalene Issacs Barnhill McCloud, and the stepdaughter of James. M. McCloud, Sr.
Merilyn was an extraordinary woman, marked by her...
Ada Jo Harper
Apr 21, 2024
Ada, or Jody as the family knew her, was born in Wauchula, Florida as the youngest of the six children of Rev. George Lea Harper and Mildred Jeannette Surrency Harper. Jody lived in Florida for her early years and moved around with the pastoral family. She lived in Bartow, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Mount Dora and finished High School in Starke....
Rebecca Louise Tesh
Apr 20, 2024
Rebecca Louise Brooks Tesh, a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on May 20, 1941, in Granville County to her late parents, James Richard Brooks and Sarah Cottrell Peed Brooks, Becky's life journey was marked by dedication, service, and unwavering faith.
Growing up amidst the serene countryside, Becky attended...
Marta Irene Schultz
Apr 18, 2024
Marta Irene Schultz, age 57, died on April 18, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1967 to the late Linda McDaniel Schultz and Gerald Harvey Schultz.
Marta was born in Naperville, Illinois. She liked competing, both in games against siblings and in sports, and participated in the Special Olympics while she lived in Illinois.
Marta enjoyed singing and dancing and was...
Granville Ragland Jones
Apr 15, 2024
Granville Ragland Jones, age 62, died peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born on August 10, 1961, in Oxford, North Carolina, to Frances Ragland and Charles F. Jones, Jr. He attended J.F. Webb High School and graduated in 1979. He went to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and graduated...
Carlan Turner Graves
Apr 14, 2024
Carlan was born on October 13, 1946, in Durham, NC, the daughter of Carl Alexander Turner and Annie Elizabeth Caviness Turner. Her unique name combined the first letters of her parents’ names. A graduate of Durham High School, Carlan attended nursing school at Duke University but left school to marry. She and William (Bill) Williams Graves III wed in 1966....
Clarence Randolph Smith
Apr 12, 2024
C. Randy Smith, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Randy was born on October 29, 1949, to Clarence Rudolph Smith and Anita Jane Kerr Smith in Durham, NC. Randy was known for his kind heart, his unwavering integrity, and his commitment...
Jennie Louise Overby
Apr 12, 2024
Jennie Louise Overby, aged 96, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1928, in Granville County, NC, to the late Roy Overby and Nola Ellington Overby. Jennie Louise was the cherished firstborn in her large family.
Jennie Louise found immense joy in the company of family and the simple pleasures of life, especially relishing...
Kristina Ann Miller
Apr 11, 2024
Kristi Miller, 35, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Kristi was born on December 30, 1988 in Columbus, Georgia to Claire (Fisher) Miller and the late Jeffrey Robert Miller. She was the older of two children. Following her graduation from Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina May 2007, Kristi attended Miami University in Oxford, OH...
Patsy Ruth Chamberlain
Apr 10, 2024
Patsy “Pat” Barber Chamberlain passed away Wednesday morning, April 10th at Duke Regional Hospital after a courageous fight with heart disease and cancer.
She was born on a beautiful spring day, May 26, 1948, to Hesro and Brona Phillips Barber in Old West Durham.
Along with her parents, Pat is preceded by her brothers Rudy (Gladys) Barber and Jackie Barber, as well...
Peggy Gooch Brown
Apr 8, 2024
Durham, NC – Peggy Gooch Brown, age 90, passed away peacefully at Parkwood Nursing Home in Chapel Hill on April 8, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1933 to the late Floyd and Ruby Gooch.
A lifelong resident of Durham, Peggy met her husband Charles in 1950 and they began their 64 years of adventures together. They were dedicated members...
Leonora Janobas Bugna
Apr 7, 2024
Leonora Janobas Bugna 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7th, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 1st, 1929, in Oton, Iloilo Philippines to the late Sergio J. Janobas and Maria C. Catusan, She was the oldest of five children.
Leonora graduated from Central Philippine University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce. She worked in the...
Mary Frances Waddell
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Frances Byrd Waddell, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at home. She was born in Durham, NC to the late W. E. Byrd and Myrtle Leigh Byrd. She was a Durham native, growing up in a home on Mangum Street and then Trinity Park. A member of First Baptist Church for all of her 96 years,...
Joseph Adam Izatt
Apr 7, 2024
Joseph Adam Izatt, 61, of Raleigh, NC passed away on April 7, 2024. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.
He is survived by his wife Susan and their children Elizabeth, Gregory (Hannah), and Daniel. His extended family includes his mother MaryAnn Izatt and his siblings Nancy Bemis (Greg), Jim (MaryAnn), and Richard (Carole). He was predeceased...
Patricia Gray May Parker
Apr 6, 2024
Patricia Gray May Parker, age 82, passed away in Durham, North Carolina on April 6, 2024. She was born on January 18, 1942, to the late Charlie Coble May and Kittie Gray Guy May.
Pat (Trish or Trisha to her family in Alabama) was born in Salitpa, Clarke County, Alabama. She graduated from nearby Jackson High School and received her Bachelor...
Elizabeth Lawrence Gunselman
Apr 6, 2024
Elizabeth Lawrence was born in Durham, NC on February 26, 1950, the third child of Mildred and Eugene Lawrence. Growing up she lived in Apex, New Bern, and Raleigh, where she graduated from Enloe High School. She attended her first three years of college at Western Carolina, and graduated from East Carolina, after which she became certified as a Registered...
Robert Paul Stranahan, Iii
Apr 4, 2024
Robert Paul Stranahan III, age 63, died at his home on April 4, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1960 to the late Robert and Louise Stranahan.
Robert grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where he engaged in such youthful pursuits as climbing the Washington National Cathedral. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1981 with a degree in...
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