Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Obituaries

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Obituary Preview: DURHAM- Laxton P. “L.P.” Spell, 90, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Falls River Court in Raleigh.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Vanhook Spell.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Benson Spell and Corrina Tyndall Spell; brothers, Elven “E.B.” Spell and Marby “Bud” Spell; and sister, Myrtle Spell Taylor.Mr. Spell was born in Sampson County, NC, but moved to Durham in 1949 when his family retired from farming. It was a short while later that he was introduced to a young girl named Mary Elizabeth. They eloped when he was 18 and she was 16 and were married for 69 years. Mr. Spell was a veteran of the US Army and worked for A&P Grocery for 40 years, with many of those years managing the meat departments in various locations throughout Durham. He also moonlighted as a butcher for Garrad’s Sausage. After his retirement, he spent many years transporting cars for various dealerships in the Triangle area. In his downtime, he enjoyed fishing and tinkering on lawnmowers in his workshop. His home was his castle and he felt blessed that he and Mary could call it theirs but his greatest love was his family. Nothing made him happier than to be surrounded by his children and he always told each of them, “I really do”. His hugs will be greatly missed.  He was a Christian and a member of West Durham Pentecostal Holiness Church.Mr. Spell is survived by his daughters, Cathy Spell Miller and husband, Denny of Raleigh, Patricia Spell Smith and husband, Benny of Durham, and Teresa Spell and husband, David Hales of Powhatan, VA; grandchildren, Nathan Brady and wife Alison, and Benjamin Smith; great-grandchildren, Joshua Brady and Michael Brady.A private family service will be held.The family would like to thank those special family and friends who shared their time and love with him, as well as the staff at Falls River Court, for their kindness and care of this exceptional man.

Obituary Preview: न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचि नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूय: | अजो नित्य: शाश्वतोऽयं पुराणो न हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे || 20|| na jāyate mriyate vā kadāchin nāyaṁ bhūtvā bhavitā vā na bhūyaḥ ajo nityaḥ śhāśhvato ’yaṁ purāṇo na hanyate hanyamāne śharīre The soul is neither born, nor does it ever die; nor having once existed, does it ever cease to be. The soul is without birth, eternal, immortal, and ageless. It is not destroyed when the body is destroyed. -Shri Krishna in Bhagwad Gita Mrs. Sajjankunver Vajubha Chudasama Deeply mourned by Family & Friends Mrs.Kundanba Balvantsinh Chudasama,Ghanshyamsinh,Pravinsinh  Nikulsinh, Ashoksinh, Kusumba.Mahavirsinh, Girirrajsinh, Ramaba. Homage On Wednesday November 23, 2022 at 11.00am Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 S. Miami Blvd. Durham NC 27703 919 596 8269

Obituary Preview: Arrangements are being handled by Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

Obituary Preview: Joyce Hewett Perry, 86, of Durham, North Carolina passed on to heaven peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born April 27, 1936, in Brunswick Co., NC to the late James and Hettie Hewett.Mrs. Perry worked for many years as an Assembly Worker for General Electric until her retirement in 1995.  She worked some of her retirement years at Sunshine Smiles Day Care preparing delicious meals.  Joyce was greatly loved by the staff and children there. She was a longtime member of Friendly Hills Baptist Church in Hillsborough, NC.   She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Perry; sons, Jerry Cates and Stanley Cates and sister, Margie Thornburg.Mrs. Perry is survived by her son, Willard R. Cates (Susan); daughter, Carol Cates; brother, Ethridge L. Hewett (Carolyn); 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and her caregiver Ms. Betty Petty.A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  Officiating will be Pastor Bobby Tate.Much appreciation goes to Transitions Hospice for their kind loving care.

Obituary Preview: Eleanor “Ellie” Kapiko, 88, of Durham, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Audrey and Georgia Baker.  She also is preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Biven Baker and Hazel Baker, and 2 sisters, Mendy Moore and JoAnne Wright.Growing up Ellie enjoyed playing ball with her siblings and school friends.  She proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.  She was a very accomplished Seamstress and Tailor for many years, which included uniform and mascot alterations for her beloved Blue Devils.She was a longtime member of Page Road Baptist Church.  Ellie enjoyed tending to her flowers, gardening and cooking, while sharing food with anyone who came by to visit.She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sibling and wonderful woman blessed to have touched so many lives.Ellie is survived by her loving daughter, Robin Kapiko Morris; son, Jay Kapiko; brother Lawson Baker; niece, Julie Moore whom she raised as a daughter; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Hudson Funeral Home, 211 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703. Flowers are acceptable or Memorial Contributions may be made to, American Thyroid Association by going to thyroid.org/donate/

Obituary Preview: Anderson Fox, 89, of Durham, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.  He was born June 10, 1933, in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Willie and Eva Fox.Mr. Fox proudly served his country In the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked many years as a Truck Driver with S. Swartz and Sons.  He was very skillful with making things with wood and metal. Mr. Fox will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to have known him.Mr. Fox is preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Mae Fox; sister, Rassie Wynne; granddaughter, Lindsey Goff Kinkade and his parents.Mr. Fox is survived by his daughters, Vickie Fox Goff and Janet Fox Harris; sisters, Wilma Devore (Richard) and Mattie Preddy (Mac); seven grandchildren and numerous other loving family members.Serving as Pallbearers will be Mac Preddy, Will Wynne, Darren Hagan, Robert Lugar, Joey Hinesley, and Larry Ricks.A visitation will be held Monday, November 21, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hudson Funeral Home. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Brandon Goff. Interment will be at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.Flowers are acceptable.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Eleanor Ball Sikes, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15th after several months of declining health.  Born in Burlington, NC, Eleanor’s greatest love was her family, which included caring staff whom she quickly incorporated into her heart and her best friends at Fiesta Mexicana in Cary.  She also had a decades-long devotion to Tar Heel basketball and WCPE radio, a love of surfing the internet and was admired by family and caretakers for maintaining her sense of humor no matter the circumstances.She is survived by her children, Tim Sikes of Greenville, NC; Keith Sikes and wife Kathy of Scranton, SC; Julie Leonard and husband Byron of Burlington, NC; Patricia Sikes and husband Paul Joffrion of Durham, NC.  Grandchildren: Wes Adams, Michael Sikes, Tommy Sikes, Courtney Adams, Tiffany Stroud, Stephanie Estes, Julianna Adams, Heather Adams, Maddie Adams, Aubri Adams, Lulea Adams, Sarah Leonard; eighteen great-grandchildren and sister, Dorothy Snotherly of Burlington, NC.She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Sikes; daughter, Cindy Adams; parents William and Kathryn Ball; brother, David Ball and sisters Marjorie Blue, Harriet Hegemann and Sarah Greene.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Susan Seagroves Askue, 63, of Durham passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Carver Living Center.Mrs. Askue was born January 1, 1959, in Durham, NC to the late Stanley Seagroves and Louise Seagroves who survives her.Mrs. Askue worked many years as an Accounting Clerk. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing in the choir, decorating for the holidays, crafting, baking, and doing for others. She had a big soft spot for animals, children, and people in need. Through all of her physical adversities she still greeted everyone with a smile. She was quick witted and could always make you laugh. She never met a stranger and loved helping others. She will forever be missed but always in our hearts. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Askue.Susan is survived by her son; Steven Cox (Jessica); daughter, Nichole Alston (Rodney); mother, Louise Seagroves; sister, Debbie Crisp (Phillip) of Banner, KY; grandchildren, Jordan, Cameron and Alexis; and her pet cat companion Thumper.A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel.Officiating will be Reverend Tyler Robertson.The family would like to thank Regina “Gina” Nash for being Susan’s best friend and caretaker for many years. My family would also like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for all the support Transitions LifeCare rendered to my mom during her time on hospice care. You made my moma's last days much brighter and comfortable up until her passing. For that we are very grateful and appreciative. In addition, the family would like to thank the staff at Carver Living Center for their loving care during Mrs. Askue’s residency there.Flowers are acceptable or donations to a local SPCA or to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607. www.transitionslifecare.org.

Obituary Preview: Norman Green Ferrell, 81, of Durham, North Carolina, was born March 30th, 1941, and went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 12th, 2022, at his home.He was preceded in death by his parents, John Rufus and Virginia Marks Ferrell; paternal grandparents, John Green Ferrell and Lelia Magnum Ferrell; maternal grandparents James Edward Marks and Beatrice Rice Marks. Norman is survived by his dearly loved wife of 41 years, Vickie McCorkle Ferrell, sons, Dwayne Ferrell (Pam), Roy Ferrell; daughter, Nerissa Deschamps (Rudy); stepchildren, Ricky Hall, Jan Fagala (Scott), and Stacy Hall Gobert (Roland);brothers; Garland Rick Ferrell (Anne Marie), John Mark Ferrell; sisters, Phyllis Ferrell West, Immogene Ferrell Ragan Dixon (Homer), Candy Ferrell Finley (Harold); 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 5 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great great nephew.Norman was a devoted husband and loving father. He retired from Transcontinental Enterprises and enjoyed working on appliances over several years.A visitation will be held Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, at 2 p.m.at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel. The service is being officiated by Pastor Gerald Hodges.Pallbearers will be Logan Langford, Terry wright, Roland Gobert, Scott Fagala, Rudy Deschamps and Caleb Ferrell.Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

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Obituary Preview: Martha A. Pendergraph, 81, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Durham Ridge Assisted Living in Durham, North Carolina.  She was born on June 25, 1941 to Fuller Pendergraph and Daisy Carter Pendergraph.Ms. Pendergraph was preceded in death by her son, Ray Sanders.She is survived by her grandson, James Sanders.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Peggy Griffin Shepherd, 91, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Hock Family Pavilion.Mrs. Shepherd was born March 3, 1931, in Durham, NC to the late Horace and Alma Woods Griffin. Mrs. Shepherd worked many years as a bookkeeper in the food processing industry. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and reading. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church and the Redwood Ruritan Club. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, John Thomas Shepherd and a sister, Norma Stallings.Peggy is survived by her sons; Tommy Shepherd, Billy Shepherd, and Mark Shepherd and wife Heaven, all of Durham; daughter, Donna Smithey and husband Rick of Wilkesboro, NC.; grandchildren, Angela Shumate and husband Mark, Adrian Smithey and wife, Abigail, and Megan Shepherd; great grandchildren, Imogen, Jude, Noah, Scarlett and Fallon.

Obituary Preview: Edwin “Ed” Allen Broslaw, 82, peacefully passed away during the earlymorning hours of November 7, 2022, with his beloved wife of 34-years, Fannie, by his side. Ed’s tenacious battle with cancer took him away from his family and friends much too early as his exuberance for life made it seem like Ed was really “just getting started.”Ed was born July 1, 1940, to the late Simon and Dorothy Yagerman Broslaw in Brooklyn, NY.In his early years, Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was awarded the “Expert Badge” as a sharpshooter while in boot camp, and he later went on as a team member to win the 1962 Far East Basketball Championship. After serving his country in Korea, Ed worked with his father as an electrician before starting his career as a Chemical Engineer for Crest Foam Industries, in New Jersey, where he retired in 2002 after 43 years of service. Lightheartedly known in the industry as “The Foamasaurus,” he was sought out for his expertise. Ed was a talented problem-solver, which led to the creation of several patents that benefited the company, and the foam industry, at large.Golf was his passion, and it was through the sport of golf that Ed was able to display his grace, finesse, and his gentlemanly character. He was a long-time active member of Indian Spring Golf and Country Club in Boynton Beach, FL, and Sugar Mountain Golf Course in Banner Elk, NC. He also enjoyed classic cars and was a part of the Classic Z-car Club where he thoroughly enjoyed showcasing his midnight black “Z” affectionately known as the “black stallion.” Ed was also a talented artist who found peace and tranquility while painting beautiful landscapes with oils and acrylics on canvas. His great pleasures included sharing his love of art with his granddaughter Brianna, and gifting his art to family and friends which will be a constant reminder of his eternal presence.Ed will be remembered as a tender and funny man with strong convictions. He had deep friendships, was an engaging and entertaining storyteller, and a gifted teacher. His family was the epicenter of his existence, and while he will be deeply missed, he will never be forgotten by the people whose lives he so deeply touched and influenced.Mr. Broslaw is survived by his wife of 34 years, Fannie Broslaw; daughter, Denise Pascarelli (Chuck); son, David Broslaw (Orla); brother, Jules Broslaw; sisters, Sandra Basso (Tony) and Joy Barnett; grandchildren, Jared Pascarelli, Brianna Pascarelli, and Patrick Broslaw; his nieces and nephews for whom he adored and his beloved cat, Bandit.A military memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Jayanna Marie (Hurst) Wiblitzhouser, age 56, of Newport, NC, went to be with the Lord after battling a lengthy illness at Duke Hospital on November 7th, 2022.Mrs. Wiblitzhouser was born in Durham, NC on November 29th, 1965, to the late William Julius Hurst Jr. and Patsy Ruth (Ward) Hurst.She is survived by her husband, Bruce Wiblitzhouser of Newport, NC; two daughters, Melissa Dassas, husband Wesley of Havelock, NC and Erika Wiblitzhouser of Newport, NC; one son, Kenneth Wiblitzhouser of Newport, NC; two stepchildren, Dustin Wiblitzhouser, wife Chris of Maryland and April Wollak, husband Ben of Wendell, NC. She is also survived by her two brothers, Carlton Hurst Sr., wife Kay of Franklinton, NC and Donnie Hurst, wife Brenda of Apex, NC; one sister, Patsy (Hurst) Ashley, husband Wiley of Cedar Point, NC; and three grandchildren, Olivia, Maliyah and Novalynn.She enjoyed gardening, crafts and searching for shells on the beach. Her Lord and Savior, family, children, and grandchildren were her whole life and that began with her Mama and Daddy, whom she loved with her whole heart and learned what unconditional love truly meant. She always put others needs before her own, even through her toughest battles.A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 14, 2022 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Durham, NC.Our family would also like to express our thanks and gratitude to Duke Hospital for the wonderful care that she received throughout the last five years of her battle with cancer.

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Obituary Preview: Mrs. Diane Wilkerson Draughon, 67, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home.Mrs. Draughon was born September 1, 1955 to the late Charles and Margaret Wilkerson in Durham, NC. She worked in the banking industry for many years. Mrs. Draughon will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.Mrs. Draughon is survived by her husband, Timothy C. Draughon; daughter, Angelia Michelle Vacher (Michael); son, Timothy Draughon, Jr.; grandchildren; Craig Vacher, Greyson Vacher, Claire Draughon and Sadie Draughon; sisters, Debra Pleasant (Charles), Brenda Sebti (Nordean).A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Hugh O’Shields.Flowers are acceptable.

Obituary Preview: Arrangements are being handled by Kearns Funeral Home, 103 Old Hwy 28, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Mary Frances Crabtree Cates, 84, passed away Friday October 28, 2022, at Pruitt Health in Elkin, NC.Mrs. Cates was born August 31, 1938, in Durham, NC to the late William Clifton Crabtree and Mary Tilley. Mary was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and church friends. She enjoyed flowers and loved caring for her grandchildren. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Anthony Eugene Antonelli, Jr.; brother, William Clifton Crabtree; and a sister, Carolyn Tant.Mary is survived by her daughters, Annette Antonelli Pearce of Wilkesboro, NC, Lorri Antonelli Dolinger (Joe) of Durham NC; grandchildren, Jason Pearce (Kristin), AJ Dolinger (Joy), Kristin Mathis (Anthony), Leslie Pearce and Aaron Scott Dolinger; great grandchildren, Gabriel, Amelia, Brooklyn, Arabella, Isaiah, Zoey, Rose, Hunter and Danielle; and a brother-in-law, Willie Tant.A visitation will be held at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the church. Officiating will be Reverend Tim Wheeler, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.Pallbearers will be Joe Dolinger, AJ Dolinger, Aaron Dolinger, Jamie Dolinger, Jason Pearce and Gabriel Cox. Honorary pallbearer will be Anthony Mathis.The family would like to thank the staff at Pruitt Health in Elkin, NC for their loving care during Mrs. Cates stay.Flowers are acceptable.

Obituary Preview: Virginia Stafford Anderson Van Peenen, aged 110 and 297 days, joined her beloved Jesus in heaven, October 25, 2022. She passed at home in Cary, NC, with her loving family by her side. She was born January 29, 1912, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Elsie and William Stafford.Virginia attended Kalamazoo Public Schools through high school and attended Kalamazoo College, graduating with a BA degree in 1933. She began her teaching career in 1950 at Harding, McKinley and Milwood elementary schools and in 1953, earned her master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University.Virginia met her future husband, Robert Hart Anderson, while both were attending Kalamazoo College. They were married in 1934 at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City. Together they were blessed with three children, Robert Terry Anderson (Diana Werner), Linda Kay Armstrong (Day Armstrong), and Jon Howard Anderson (Charlene Cook). Robert passed, after a long illness, in 1950.Virginia had a desire, after retiring, to be closer to nature and found property on Indian Lake near Vicksburg. While building the new home, through Miller Lumber Company, she reconnected with a former K College friend, Edward Van Peenen. The two married on July 14, 1966 and enjoyed life at the lake home and traveling together. Edward was loved by all the youngsters of the family, and sadly passed away at age 91.Virginia moved to Cary, North Carolina a number of years ago to live with her daughter Linda Kay Armstrong and her husband the late Day Armstrong. Linda and Virginia supported each other in a loving home for 17 years.Virginia enjoyed her Bible study group, called Sharing Table at the First United Methodist Church of Cary and participated regularly. She also enjoyed her Kalamazoo Bridge Club, travel, reading, conversation, phone calls, religious discussions and learning, friendship, and most of all, family. A 100th Birthday celebration included over 50 members of her family at a beach house at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Her 109th birthday included a 60-car drive-by with her in a big chair outside, with horns honking, and decorated cars all escorted by police and firetrucks. On her 110th birthday, she traveled to Myrtle Beach to join 52 family members from all over the country to celebrate a three-day birthday event for her.Virginia is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and a stepdaughter, Mitzi Norman.In addition to her husbands, Robert Anderson and Edward Van Peenen, Virginia was also preceded in death by her brothers Lavaine Stewart Stafford, and Howard Emory Stafford, her stepson, Edward VanPeenen II, and Robert’s brother Donald T. Anderson (Ruth Schlobohm).A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church of Cary. The Sharing Table Group provided a lovely Brunch after the service.A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo at a later date.

Obituary Preview: Krista Lee Ragan, 43, of Durham, NC died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy of kindness. Krista was born August 3, 1979, in Ogdensburg, NY. She is survived by her mother Sandi, brother Steve, and her partner Eric.After graduating from Canton Central School, Krista furthered her education at Castleton State College where she obtained her bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Forensic Psychology, and her Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology. Krista then moved to North Carolina, where she worked for 10 years for the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, dedicating her time to investigating and researching pediatric deaths. Krista then moved on to work for the North Carolina Department of Mental Health, where she created and ran a statewide program for a behavior health crisis referral system.Krista dedicated her free time as Research Director of the State Child Fatality Prevention Team, a team member for Safe Kids, and volunteered with the Art Therapy Institute. Somewhere in all of this she also became a published author and edited books for colleagues and friends.Krista touched everyone she met with her effortless compassion, unending generosity, had an uncanny ability to understand people’s needs and know exactly what to do to brighten their days. She was a talented painter, seamstress, and counted cross-stitcher. She found immense pleasure in building Lego, working on puzzles, and watching British murder mysteries. Krista was loved by so many people and will be greatly missed. To honor her memory, her family asks for donations to be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or the Art Therapy Institute of North Carolina.

Obituary Preview: Mr. Moises Weisleder, 91, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Universal Healthcare of Fuquay-Varina.Mr. Weisleder was born June 5, 1931 to the late Oscar and Sara Weisleder in Poland. Mr. Weisleder had encyclopedic knowledge of soccer and classical music.In addition to his parents and four siblings, he is preceded in death by his wife, Flora Weisleder.Mr. Weisleder is survived by his children Becky Weisleder, Pedro and Deb Weisleder, and grandchildren LSFD Firefighter Mike Weisleder, and USAF Lieutenant Josh Weisleder.A graveside service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2022 at Durham Hebrew Cemetery officiated by Rabbi Daniel Greyber.

Obituary Preview: Gertrude Skinner, 98, of Oxford, NC peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 22, 2022.  She was born June 15, 1924 to the late Samuel and Sally Lamm.Mrs. Skinner was a seamstress for many years. Gertrude will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to have known her.Gertrude is preceded in death by her loving husband, Alton Skinner and her son, Alton Skinner, Jr.Mrs. Skinner is survived by her children, Douglas Skinner (Elaine) and Evonne Shepherd (Gary); sisters, Nettie Spain and Helen Pitt; grandchildren, Michael Shepherd and girlfriend Kitty Freeman, Mark Shepherd (April) and Kristy Wilson (Shannon); great grandchildren, Savannah Wilson and fiancé J.T. Harris, Logan Wilson and Gracie Shepherd; great great grandson, Maddox Wilson; special friend, Carol Thomas and numerous other loving family members.A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Obituary Preview: Nancy Jaggers Bailey, 65, of Butner, North Carolina peacefully passed away at home with her loving husband by her side on Friday, October 21, 2022. She was born May 18, 1957 in Millville, New Jersey to the late Kennith and Janet Jaggers.Mrs. Bailey owned and operated her own medical billing services company for many years.  She enjoyed making beaded jewelry and scrapbooking.  Nancy loved attending beading and scrapbooking classes and shows throughout the United States.  Many of these travels were done with her sister Nikki.Nancy will be remembered as a loving wife, aunt and sister who will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to have known her.Mrs. Bailey is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, William S. Bailey; sister, Nickala Kay Russo and her husband Damien; niece, Genevieve Marie Russo; nephew, Thomas Charles Russo and his wife Marissa and their daughter Hazel Sage Russo and other loving family members and friends.

Obituary Preview: HILLSBOROUGH- Mr. H. Ronnie O’Briant, 77, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.Mr. O’Briant was born June 5, 1945 to the late Luther and Mary O’Briant in Durham, NC. He was a police officer with the Durham Police Department and retired as a deputy sheriff with the Durham County Sheriffs Department. Throughout his life, Mr. O’Briant was very passionate about serving the community.In addition to his parents, Mr. O’Briant is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Yvonne O’Briant.Mr. O’Briant is survived by his son, Ronald O’Briant (Tanya) of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Zackary O’Briant and Katelyn O’Briant.A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m, Friday, October 28, 2022 at Maplewood Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Hugh O'Shields.