All Obituaries

Twanda Shante’ Parker born September 6,1999 to Pamela J. Parker and Michael Weed in Durham NC. Twanda departed this life into eternal rest November 5, 2023. Twanda was educated in the Durham Public School System and received her High School Diploma. She was formerly employed at Duke Medical Center Twanda, affectionately known as “Lil Mama” was the brightlight that came into this world with big beautiful eyes that stole your heart instantly. She was beautiful inside and...

In Loving Memory of Jaleisha Renee McCoy Jaleisha Renee McCoy was a bright and remarkable soul who graced this world with her presence for 26 years. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico, to her loving parents, Juestina and Derrick McCoy. She is survived by her sisters, Ariana J. McCoy, Kaliyah D. McCoy, and her brother, Dewayne C. Stanley. Jaleisha was also cherished by her grandparents, Sun Cha and Lawrence Kydd, and Rosie Spann, along with her great grandmother, Ruth Tate. Her uncles, Tracy...

Brandon Mical Bullock-Wall was born on August 3, 1992 at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC to Kema M. Burkett-Wall and Victor L. Bullock. He was tragically taken on October 30, 2023. Brandon was a big teddy bear, soft spoken, friendly and pleasant and loved making others laugh.   He attended Northern High, Riverside High, and Gateway High School. He had a love for music and was an excellent music writer. His work experience was with construction, a moving company, and restaurants....

The sun rose at the birth of Ms. Nicosia Marshall Breeden (nee Marshall) on May 26, 1979, in Durham, North Carolina. She was born to Shearl Marshall and Anthony Davis (deceased). Nicosia completed high school at Durham Technical Community College. In 2018, she earned her B.A. in Psychology from North Carolina Central University and was 1 semester away from earning her Ph.D. For more than 25 years, Nicosia has served as an experienced Medical Technician/CNA and was entrusted to provide...

Annie Crawford was born on February 2, 1948 in Clio, South Carolina to the late Geneva Easterling Percell and John Percell.  Annie entered eternal rest on October 17, 2023. She received her education in the Scotland County School System. She worked and retired from Lincoln Community Health Center. She enjoyed spending time outside working in her flowers, taking care of her plants, planting fruits and vegetables in her garden. When she was able she also enjoyed getting out and visiting...