Obituaries in Durham, NC

James Norman Poole, Jr. 58, of Stem, NC, passed away at his home on January 27, 2026. Mr. Poole was born June 22, 1967, to James Norman Poole, Sr. and the late Betty Doris Mille...

Robert Anderson, 81, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born in Orange, New Jersey on May 9, 1944 to the late Norman and Margaret Anderson....

Virginia Frances Leese (née Feuerstein), born June 11, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 25,...

Laura Anne Bushong, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026, at the Duke Hospice House, held in the love of her closest friends, after a brave and unwavering fight...

James “Jimmy” Hudson of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on January 22nd in his home surrounded by family after a life rich in love, dedication, hard work and deep-rooted com...

Sheldon (Shelly) Donald Balbirer passed away on January 12, 2026, two days shy of his 86th birthday. He was born to the late Abraham and Estelle Balbirer, on January 14, 1940, i...

Ronnie Willis “Ratchett” Barbee, 67, of Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away on January 21, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Barbee was born in Durham on September 23, 1958, to t...

Betty Lou Glover Taylor, 89, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on January 20, 2026, at Duke Regional Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was born in Nash County on August 3, 1936, to the...

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A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on January 20, 2026 at South Granville Memorial Gardens. Reverend John Medlin will officiate the service.

Theresa Ann Doss Balmer, 61, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away on January 12, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Balmer was born in Durham on June 8, 1964. She was preceded in de...

Darlene Francis Allison Pate, 78, of Creedmoor, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026. She is now walking the streets of gold in her heavenly home, praisi...