OBITUARIES
Angelique Trantham
Dec 16, 2025
Angelique Marie Trantham, age 27, passed away far too soon, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and compassion that will forever be remembered by those who knew her. Her life was a beautiful testament to love, resilience, and the deep bonds she formed with family and friends.
Above all else, Angel was an...
Catherine Hester
Dec 16, 2025
Catherine Cameron Hester was born in Roxboro, NC, to the late Charlie and Pauline Cameron on May 1, 1943. She completed her earthly journey on December 15, 2025.
Catherine was educated in the Durham Public School System, attending Merrick-Moore. Over the years, she lent her talents to several organizations, working at Dobbs House at RDU Airport and the Durham Hosiery Mill....
Barry Bridges
Dec 13, 2025
Barry Jerimaine Bridges was born on March 12, 1973, and peacefully transitioned from this life on December 13, 2025, at the Hock Family Pavilion. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Geraldine Bridges-Huff; his father, Roy W. Bridges Sr.; his brothers, Roy W. Bridges Jr. and Gerald W. Taborn.
Barry was educated in the Durham Public Schools and proudly...
Carrie Webb Nichols
Dec 7, 2025
With an abundance of love and concern, Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care is embracing the heartbroken loved ones of Ms.Carrie Webb Nichols, as they prepare to say “Farewell” to this precious jewel. Ms. Gray closed the curtains on this journey called life on December 7, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
Rev. Mother Nora Thompson
Dec 1, 2025
Reverend Mother Nora Thompson, born April 11, 1946, entered eternal rest peacefully at home on December 1, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was born in Pender County, North Carolina, to the late Oscar K. Pickett Sr. and the late Thelma G. Pickett.
Nora received her early education in the Pender County School System and graduated from C.F. Pope...
Edward Bell
Nov 30, 2025
Edward Graham Bell of New Bern NC, died in his home in Durham NC, surrounded by his family on November 30th, 2025, at the age of 87 years old. Edward is survived by his son Edward Graham Bell II and his five grandchildren, Desire Faison, Edward Jose Bell, Amaya Bell, Alex Bell, and Adriana Bell.
Edward was born on February 27,...
Angelia Joyce Mack Rucker
Nov 24, 2025
Angelia Joyce Mack Rucker passed away on November 24, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Gospel Tabernacle United Holiness Church, 663 Troy St., Durham, NC 27703. The family will visit with friends 30 minutes prior to the service.
Deborah E. Wilson
Nov 20, 2025
Deborah Elaine Wilson, lovingly known as Ms. Deb, was born on June 27, 1960, in Paterson, New Jersey. She was the firstborn child to Charles McEntyre and Elizabeth Williams. She attended Eastside High School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1978.
After graduation, she began her career with Liberty Travel, assisting and managing clients with booking flights. In 1989 She...
Lillian Creveling
Nov 13, 2025
Lillian Creveling peacefully fell asleep in death after a brief illness. Lillian—affectionately known as “Babe” by her family and closest friends—was a beautiful and precious person, inside and out.
Born in Newark, NJ, she married the love of her life, John, in 1955, just one week after graduating high school. They built a loving life together, spending most of their marriage...
Annie Mae Harris Cooper
Nov 13, 2025
Annie Mae Harris Cooper was the third blessing born to the late Robert Lee and Julia Long Harris in Durham County, in a small town called Rougemont, NC.
Following graduation from Little River High School, she graduated in 1962 from North Carolina College in Durham (North Carolina Central University) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Office Education. She...
Shakirah Brittany Williamson
Oct 20, 2025
There will be NO public live streaming of the service.
Shakirah Brittany Williamson, affectionately known to family and friends as "Kira", was born on September 12, 1989, in Newark, New Jersey, to Beverly Williamson-Bethea and John Roddie Bethea.
On October 20, 2025, our beloved Shakirah entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and strength that will forever remain...
