OBITUARIES
Derrick Elliott Toomer, Sr
Sep 7, 2024
Derrick Elliott Toomer, age 69 departed peacefully from this life on September 7, 2024 at Duke Hock Family Pavilion surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 2nd, 1955 in Durham NC to parents James Elliott and Pauline Toomer.
Derrick, known by family as “Deb” and self-titled “number 8” was a 1973 graduate of...
Devandra Jawan Mack Jr
Aug 11, 2024
Devandra “VJ” Jawan Mack, Jr., a native of Durham NC was born on March 8, 2006 to Maquita Ryals-Mack and Devandra Jawan Mack. Devandra transitioned to be the Lord on Sunday August 11, 2024. He attended Durham County Public Schools. He graduated from Hillside High School in the Class of 2024.
Devandra was a genuine...
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....
