All Obituaries

Brenda Stevens, of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. She was born on April 11, 1958, to Benjamin and Laura Davis. Brenda was the youngest of six children. Brenda attended school in Warrenton, NC. After graduating high school, she attended North Carolina Central University, in Durham. It was in Durham that Brenda met and fell in love with Luther Stevens. On December 23rd, 1979, Luther married Brenda and they shared over 44 years of love. Brenda managed a five-star home...

Velma Ruth Perry (Granny), daughter of the late  James and Carrie Leary, was born on June 30, 1938 in Bertie County, NC. She was employed at Durham Drapery for several years, and later worked for Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company. She retired from Duke University Hospital where she worked for over 20 years. During her work history, she received several service awards and certificates for her loyal service. Velma (Granny) was a mother to many. She loved flowers and eating...

Zachary Peeples (3 Feb, 1995—April 15, 2024)     Zachary Daniel Peeples was born to Amber Kristen Peeples of Winston-Salem and Enrique Bridtter of Costa Rica. He attended local schools and graduated from The Winston-Salem Street school in 2017.  His ever-present enthusiasm, his energy, his concern for others will continue to inspire those who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Emily Lynn, and by his son Reilly Liam; by sisters Tajuanna Davis of Charlotte and...

Linwood Lee Hackney was born on July 1, 1948, in Durham County to the late Mr. Carl Vester Hackney Sr. and the late Mrs. Hattie Eades Hackney. He departed his earthly home to enter eternal peace on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill NC. Linwood attended Durham Public Schools, where he became a man of many talents.  He was a very skilled mechanic and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that he met.  Linwood enjoyed cooking and his passion was...

Kenneth Lee Rollinson Sr, aged 67, died on March 31, 2024, in his home in Creedmoor, NC. He was born on June 15, 1956, to Robert and Mildred Rollinson in Buxton, NC. He is survived by his wife,  Shelby, son, Kenneth Lee Rollinson Jr., daughter Shannon Joy Rollinson, and grandchildren. Brother, Robert Rollinson, Sisters, Connie Rollinson, Caryn (Gregory), Montelione, Tammy (Gene) Dodds along with several nephews, nieces, along with great nephews, nieces and cousins.    He...