All Obituaries

Mrs. Julia Naomi Waddell Hinton, daughter of the late Joe and Julia Covington Waddell, was born on May 8, 1938 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Alfred Jammar Smoke, son of Minster Elijah Smoke and Mrs. Geneva Smoke was born on August 19, 1957. He departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8:00pm at Duke University Hospital.  Alfred, was affectionately known as “Skeeter” and “Smoke Man”. At an early age he attend Scarborough Nursery and later attended Durham Public Schools. He graduated from Hillside High School in 1975.  After graduation he attended school in Rock Hill, South Carolina from...

Antoine Vanqueez Brewster, 43, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Jacobi Hospital in Bronx, NY. He is survived by his wife, Karlette Dandy-Brewster,  daughters, Anaia Elizia Brewster, Antionasha Zakia Brewster; sons Nikko Brewster, Novileto Brewster; step children- Kala Hinnant, Dizni DeBerry, James DeBerry, mother- Nanette Brewster Matthews; sister- Tania Brewster; grandmother Ana Diaz Brewster; aunts- Wendy, Leslie, Nikki Brewster; and numerous, nieces, nephews, aunts uncles,...

Mr. Esau Blake, Jr., 63 was born September 19, 1956 in Durham, NC to the late Esau Blake, Sr. and Nancy Majors Blake (both preceded him in death). He departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Carver Rehabilitation and Living Center. Esau attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church where he was a faithful member for many years. Esau attended Durham Public Schools systems where he played football for Jordan and Hillside High Schools. He was a member of many clubs and was inducted into the...

Funeral services to celebrate the life for Dr. Tessie Mae Privette Jones will be held Friday, May 22, 2020 at: Refiner's Fire Community Church, 1001 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27707 8 a.m. to Noon  Viewing for family and friends (See guidelines)   Viewing will allow visitors to pay their last respects to Dr. Tessie Mae Privette Jones in small rotating groups. However, those wishing to attend the viewing must abide by the following City of Durham and Refiner's Fire...

Victor Quincy Tucker was the third child born to William “Lerk” Tucker Sr. and Charottie Gilmore Tucker on April 23, 1947 in Durham, NC.  He was baptized as a child in Mount Vernon Baptist Church where he participated in the childrens’ ministries.  Victor was educated in the Durham City Schools: C. C. Spaulding Elementary, Whitted Junior High and graduated from Hillside HIgh School in the class of 1965. After graduating from High School, he attended North...

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Agnes Cates Garrett, daughter of Roosevelt and Virginia Cates, was born on March 20th 1928, in Roxboro N.C. On Wednesday afternoon May 13, 2020, she heard her Father’s call and pointed toward Heaven and went peacefully to his Heavenly home. Mrs. Agnes was educated in the Person County School System.  Upon completing her education, she moved to Durham, where she met Toye Garrett. On August 15th, 1947, she and Toye married and together they began a family. She was a homemaker for...

BORN ELVIRA MAY JOHNSON ON NOVEMBER 2, 1916 to JOHN JOHNSON AND DAISY CARROLL IN ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY. She was a long-time member of 1st Baptist Church of South Orange where she Married the late John Cary Sr. And later 2nd Baptist Church of Nutley. Elvira lived her younger days in New Jersey. She attended schools in New Jersey. Elvira later became known as Vera or just Vi to her dearest friends and associates. Elvira worked tirelessly through out her life working at (Newark Post Office...