OBITUARIES
Anna Mae Reeves
Feb 17, 2025
Ms. Anna M. Reeves, 88 of Raleigh NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the embodiment of love, strength and faith.
Annie Mae, to those who knew her well, was born on July 24, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Ernest and Annie Glover Barnes....
Lester Clark, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
Lester Kimlin Clark, Jr., better known as “JR”, was born February 5, 1968, in Washington DC, to Mary and Lester Joseph Clark, Sr.
JR passed away Monday, February 10th, 2025, in Durham, NC.
JR loved spending time with family while growing up, especially all his cousins. JR moved to NC in...
Sharon Mills Rogers
Feb 6, 2025
On January 12,1952 Sharon Mills was born to the late Willa Mae and Frank Mills. Sharon attended New York City public schools, graduating with John Bowne High School’s first desegregated class.
Willa Mae and Frank raised Sharon along with her older brother Charles, who preceded her in death, in Harlem, New York. Sharon and Charles...
Julian Arroyo
Feb 3, 2025
Mr. Julian Arroyo, 76, of Durham, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Professional Services Entrusted to Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care.
Carolyn Minor
Feb 1, 2025
Caroln Lavenni Minor was born on March 2, 1950, to the late William Henry Minor and Edith Christine Minor in Durham, North Carolina. Carolyn fell asleep peacefully, entering into her eternal resting place on Saturday February 1, 2025, at the age of 74. She was just 1 month and 1 day shy of her birthday. Carolyn is proceeded in...
Frankie Yvette Holloway
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Frankie Yvette Holloway, 65, of Winston Salem, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Professional Services Entrusted to Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care.
John Rogers
Jan 16, 2025
On June 6, 1973 at 2:48 p.m. Sharon and the late John Pressley Rogers welcomed into the world their first and only son, John Tarae Rogers. Lovingly known by most as Tarae. Tarae was raised in Jamaica New York, and attended New York City public schools.
Seventeen months after welcoming Tarae, Sharon and John gave him a...
Charlie Pitt Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Charlie Pitt Jr, 78, of Durham N.C., passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Duke Medical Center.
Professional services are entrusted to Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care.
Dorothy Mcallister Jenkins
Jan 11, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy M. Jenkins departed this life peacefully at her home on January 11, 2025, with family at her bedside. She was born March 26, 1934 in Cumberland County to the late Mary M. McAllister and Walter Street. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry C. Jenkins.
She was also preceded in death by her...
Aryion Ramond Clendenning
Jan 11, 2025
Aryion “AJ” Clendenning, affectionately known as AJ, was born on August 16, 2009, in Durham, NC, to Taniesha Baines. He peacefully transitioned from this life on January 11, 2025, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
A lifelong resident of Durham, AJ was the beloved son of Taniesha Baines and the...
Darlington Garfo
Jan 7, 2025
Darlington "Sitso" Garfo, third son of Emil Sri Garfo (of blessed memory) & Martha Abra Anumah, was born February 20th, 1990, in Accra, Chana. Raised in Accra, Mr. Garfo started his basic education at Juros Kirby School, Kanda, and Dzorwulu Junior High School. After completing junior high, he continued his high school education at Adonten SHS, Aburi. Realizing his...
Elaine Dejoie Mott
Dec 30, 2024
Elaine Marguerite Dejoie Mott was born on September 27, 1929, in New Orleans, LA, to the late JA Blaine Dejoie Sr., and Marguerite Duvernay Dejoie. She spent her childhood days in New Orleans with her parents and siblings and enjoyed a loving family life. Her parents stressed the importance of education and at an early age Elaine was interested...
Patrick Quincy Davis
Dec 17, 2024
Mr. Patrick Quincy Davis, 61, of Durham, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Professional Services Entrusted to Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care.
Anthony Dwight Bagley
Dec 15, 2024
Anthony Dwight Bagley, Son of Kenneth Michael Alston & Brenda Bagley Flowers, was born January 1st, 1973, in Durham, NC. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 15, 2024, In Durham, North Carolina.
Raised in Durham educated in Durham Public Schools. During his school years he loved playing sports and was a Big Duke...
Shirley J. Daniels
Nov 27, 2024
Shirley Jean Daniels, 81 of Rocky Mount, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 27 at Transitions Life care.
Shirley was born in Walstonburg, NC July 22, 1943, to the late John Johnson jr and Mary Bell Rogers. She attended H.B. Suggs High school and received her degree from the Edgecombe Technical Institute. She later was...
Raquicia Reams
Nov 24, 2024
Raquicia Laquandra Reams, the daughter Chrystal Lynn Smith and Reginald Lamont Reams was born on May 7, 1994, in Durham, North Carolina. She departed this life on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
She was educated in the Durham City School System and graduated from Hillside New Tech. She also graduated from Johnson & Wales University with...
Tata-Nisha Shenelle Mitchell
Nov 15, 2024
Tata-Nisha Shenelle Mitchell, "Tinki" or better known as
"Shorty", the daughter of the late Mattie Shirlene Lyon and John Brooks was born February 4, 1973, in Durham, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Mattie Brown Mitchell, her grandfather Javan Manley Mitchell, her mother Mattie Shirlene Lyon, and her nephew Javontae "TJ"...
Jamier " Ja Ja" Aiden Rice
Nov 12, 2024
Mr. Jamier Aiden Rice aka "Jaja" was born on December 19, 2006, to Seikeidrick Rice and Ebony Williams in Henderson, NC.
He was a student at Northern High School, in Durham, NC
Growing up Jamiers love for basketball was evident and his love for the sport poured out into others around...
