Sarah Holmes
Durham, North Carolina
The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Holmes will be live streamed on the Facebook Page of Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor.
Denise Purefoy
Durham, North Carolina
The Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Purefoy will be live streamed on the Facebook Page of Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor.
Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Patrick Cooke
Durham, North Carolina
Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Patrick Cooke, 82, passed away the morning of February 12th, 2026, at Duke University Medical Center.Born on January 7th, 1944, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Ginny entered the world with the natural charm, beauty, and poise that would define her entire life. She was the beloved daughter of Ernest Cleveland Patrick and Elizabeth Wells Patrick, who predeceased her.Ginny grew up in Elloree, South Carolina, where she graduated from Elloree High School in 1961. She went on to attend Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina. Much of her childhood was spent surrounded by the people and places she loved most—family and friends on the Santee Cooper lakes and the beaches near Charleston. Her many visits to her paternal grandmother in Charleston left a lasting impression; her grandmother became her greatest role model, instilling in her a lifelong appreciation for style, grace, and glamour.Ginny was the devoted mother of three…
Gordon Anthony Tony Pickett
Durham, North Carolina
February 11, 2026
Gordon Anthony Pickett, 69, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at the Hock Family Pavilion just one day shy of his 69th birthday.A Master of InventionEven as a young boy, Tony’s mind worked differently. While other children were content simply playing with toy trucks, Tony had no interest in the "play"-he wanted to know the "how." He famously took everything apart just to see the mechanics inside, rebuilding them with a precision that hinted at the man he would become. He was a master of invention and creativity, a lifelong tinkerer who viewed the world as a series of puzzles waiting to be solved.As he grew, Tony became the person everyone called when something was broken or a friend simply needed to know how to navigate a complex task. Tony was the…
Samuel Robert Haycraft Iii
Durham, North Carolina
Samuel (Sam) Robert Haycraft, III, 63, born in Newport News, VA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.Sam was a dedicated husband, loving father, and papa. He and Joan met in high school and their story took off from there. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in December 2025. Sam and Joan had two children, Jennifer and Sam, IV as well as two adored grandchildren, Peyton and Wyatt. Being the first-born grandchild, Peyton was Sam’s little princess. She had him wrapped around her finger from the day she was born. If Peyton wanted it, Papa got it—it was that simple for him. While Peyton enjoyed many years as the only grandchild, Wyatt came along and a new, fun-loving adventure began all over again.Sam loved sports and wanted his children and grandchildren to enjoy his passion. Sam played sports in school and carried that love of the games…
William Douglas Wyatt
Durham, North Carolina
A visitation will be held Thursday February 19, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Bible Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church. A complete obituary...
Jo Anna Hales Jones
Durham, North Carolina
Jo Anna Hales Jones, 67, went to be with the Lord February 12, 2026 She had attended Southern High School and had been previously employed at NC License Plate Agency at Northgat...
Betsy Greene Wills
Durham, North Carolina
Betsy Dawn Greene Wills of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on February 13, 2026. Betsy was born on August 14, 1953, in Chapel Hill,...
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