OBITUARIES
Martha Maria Cruz Machado
Aug 8, 2024
**August 29, 1971 — August 8, 2024**
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Maria Cruz Machado on August 8, 2024, in Durham, NC. Born on August 29, 1971, in Camp Lejeune, NC, Martha was an incredible woman whose life was filled with love, kindness, and a spirit that touched...
Frank Melvin Lamb
Aug 8, 2024
Frank Melvin Lamb transitioned home on August 8, 2024, at his home with his wife Renee by his side.
Frank was born on February 24, 1958, to Curtis (Candy) and Era Lamb in Phenix City, Alabama. He graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School in 1976. He attended electrical trade school which prepared him for his...
Tracy Lee Coltrane
Aug 8, 2024
Tracy Lee Coltrane Sr. was born on December 24th, 1960 to the late Carl Coltrane and Pauline Spinks Coltrane in Asheboro, NC. Tracy attended school in Asheboro, NC until he moved to Durham, NC where he attended Durham public schools. He worked for Bobby Roberts and Associates for many dedicated years before retiring. Tracy had a deep and sincere...
Kenneth Brown
Aug 6, 2024
When Kenneth A. Brown was born on December 6, 1955, in Bronx, New York, his father, Early Roger Brown, was 24, and his mother, Virginia F. Fogle, was 23. Kenneth passed away on August 6, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina, at the age of 68. He now joins his beloved brother, Cecil Brown, and his parents, Early Roger Brown...
Caroline Faile
Aug 3, 2024
Caroline Faile
July 8, 1943 - August 3, 2024
Caroline Faile, 81, of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2024. Caroline was a vibrant and adventurous woman who loved to travel and try new things. She learned to ride a motorcycle in her 30s and joined...
Willie James Fulton
Aug 2, 2024
Willie James Fulton was born November 14, 1951, in Kingstree, SC to the late Paul and Louise Fulton. He departed this life peacefully at the Duke Hospice Hock Family Pavilion on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Durham, NC.
Willie was affectionately called “Sweets” by his family and friends because he was a humble...
Ross Kennedy Thorpe
Jul 24, 2024
Ross Kennedy Thorpe was born on March 4, 1961 in Person County to the late McCollin Edward Junior Thorpe and Vida Mae Tabron Thorpe. After a lengthy illness on Wednesday July 24, 2024, God called him home.
He attended the Durham County Public School. He was employed by Croasdaile Lawn and Landscape and Cardinal Plumbing....
Tommy Lee Harris Jr.
Jul 22, 2024
Tommy was a man that wore many hats, one of his favorite hobbies was singing. Tommy’s presence would brighten any crowd. He loved his Family dearly but most of all he loved the Lord. Tommy enjoyed helping others and everything he did came straight from his heart.
Tommy’s memories will be cherished by his sisters...
Daniel Jay Guerrette
Jul 16, 2024
Daniel Jay “Danny” Guerrette was born in Waterbury Connecticut, November 19, 1985 to the late Karen Marie Chapman Berne and th e late Gerald A. Guerrette (Jerry). He died on July 16, 2024 in Zebulon NC.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents Karen Marie Chapman Berne and Gerald A. Guerrette (Jerry), a loving...
Tony William Mcneil
Jul 15, 2024
Tony William McNeil (Big Mac) was born to the late Booker T. McNeil and living mother Cassie Bell McNeil on July 6, 1959 in Baltimore Maryland. He departed this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Duke Regional Hospital.
He moved to North Carolina at the age of 5 where he was educated in Durham...
Barbara Louise Keys Aikens
Jul 14, 2024
Barbara Louise Keys Aikens passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina after a long battle with breast cancer she fought courageously; she was born to Barbara L. Keys and Ruffin R. Keys in Blounts Creek, North Carolina on February 12, 1968.
Her family will remember her as a joyful woman with...
Francis Gatewood
Jul 12, 2024
Francis (Frank) D. Gatewood Jr. November 21, 1937-July 12, 2024
Francis (Frank) D. Gatewood Jr. 86, died peacefully on July 12th after a long illness. Born and raised in West Virginia before heading to the military to serve in the Air Force as a medic. Frank was employed by Trailways in Boston, then Concord Trailways...
Apostle Joyce Rosenboro
Jul 10, 2024
Her Grace Apostle Joyce Ann Rosenboro begin her earthly journey on April 18, 1959, to the late Jimmie Lee Simpson Sr. and Ora Mewborn of Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Lydia Rosenboro and sister Wanda Correa. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:45 am she heeded the Master’s voice and transitioned from labor to...
