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Agnes C. Durham 1922-2006
10 Mar 2006

Agnes C. Durham of Bridgeton died late Monday evening March 6, 2006, in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel , NJ. She was 83. She had been a patient there for two days, and prior to, had been a resident in Genesis Healthcare in Matawan, NJ. Born in Bridgeton April 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (nee Durham) Cuff, and the wife of the late Hughee Durham. She had been a Bridgeton resident all of her life.

Agnes was a devoted member & worker of the Trinity A.M.E. Church, Gouldtown where she served as secretary for the Board of Trustees, sang with the choir, served as president of the Church Aid, was treasurer of the Alice S. Felts Federation, was a former Sunday School teacher, served on both Stewardess Boards I and II and participated in several Bible Studies. She also recently attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Bridgeton with her son and daughter-in-law. She was employed for 42 years with the M.C. Schrank Co., formerly Val Mode, until her retirement. Her love of sewing made her the family seamstress and tailor. On June 26, 1949, she was joined in marriage to Hughee Durham and from this union two children were born, Dr. Agnes Irene Durham of Marlboro, N.J. and Bruce Allison Durham of Bridgeton.

She leaves to mourn besides her children, her daughter-in-law Sally Durham, two grandchildren Mrs. Beth A. Griffith and Mrs. Brooke Sheppard, two great grandsons Jaden Sheppard and Alexander Griffith, two special grandsons Walter A. Webster, and Mark A. Webster, four sisters, Mary Alice Durham and her husband Melvin, Alberta Munson, Edith M. Dean and her husband Franklin, and Irene Webster, all of Fairfield Twp., two sisters-in-law, Anna Cuff of Stow Creek Twp. and Sarah Coker of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her brother Howard C. Cuff and three sisters Imogene Cuff, Velma Wright, and Ella Cuff. She was a faithful loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday, March 11, 2006 from the Trinity A.M.E. Church , Gouldtown at 1 p.m. Mrs. Durham's former pastor Rev. Alvin Stokes and the Rev. Michael Keen will conduct funeral services. The interment will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. Friends may call on Saturday from 12 :00 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. Written condolences and tributes may be expressed to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.



Agnes I. Durham~1951-2006
9 Sep 2006

Dr. Agnes I. Durham, 55, of Morganville, N.J., formerly of Bridgeton, died Tuesday morning September 5, 2006 in the Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, N.J., where she had been a patient for seven days. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Hughee and Agnes (nee Cuff) Durham, and had been a resident of the Morganville area for the past 37 years.

Dr. Durham attended the Bridgeton public schools and was Valedictorian of the Bridgeton High School class of 1969. After high school she attended Douglas College, New Brunswick, N.J., majoring in psychology. She graduated third in her class with the distinctive honor of Magna Cum Laude. Her doctorate work was also done at Douglas, where she earned her degree in Clinical Psychology and was again the third in her class. She had her private practice in the Morganville area and had previously worked for several hospitals in the North Jersey area as Clinical Psychologist. She was an avid vegetable gardene always enjoyed cooking and entertaining with friends. She especially had a love for her dog “Baby Face”.

Survivors include her brother Bruce A. Durham and his wife Sally of Bridgeton, two nieces Brooke Shepard of Bridgeton and Beth Griffith and her husband Clairmont of Maryland, grandnephews Jaden Shepard and Alex Griffith, and several godchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at noon from Trinity A.M.E. Church, Gouldtown, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Keen and the Rev. Alvin Stokes officiating. The interment will take place in the family plot in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Township. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. to noon at the church prior to the services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave.at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Township.

 

Albert Durham Sr.  1931-2012
2 Mar 2012

Albert Durham Sr. of Dover passed away Wednesday February 29, 2012 surrounded by his family at Bayhealth Hospital,Dover. He was 80. He was born May 7, 1931 in Dover, Delaware to the late Minous Durham, Sr. and Estella Pritchett Durham.

At a young age he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After the service he drove a truck for Spencer’s Mill Feed Grinding Yard, Slaughters Beverage and a yard jockey for General Foods for many years. For the next 16 years he and his 2 brothers, Daniel and Marshall Durham established their own business “A & D Painting”. He loved gardening, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Upon his retirement he was well known for his roadside tracto blue cart selling home grown vegetables in the community. For the past five years he has been an avid churchgoer of theImmanuel United Methodist Church in Cheswold. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty “Bootsie”Durham in 2007.

He is survived by his children, Albert Durham, II and his wife Heike of Dover, Alberta Durham of Dover, Kathy Hagan and her husband Vernon of Crosby, TX and Minous “Mick” Durham and his wife Rosemary of Hartly; sister, Rachel Purnell Jackson of Dover; brothers, Daniel Durham and his wife Alverta, Marshall Durham and his wife Virginia, James Durham and his wife Doris all of Dover, Larry Durham of Georgia; grandchildren, Eric Durham, Christina Ewell and her husband Zeb, Jennifer Hagan, Samantha Hagan, Trey Hagan, Brandon Durham, Kamron Darling, and Aaron Durham; great grandchildren, Aidan Durham, Emily Rogers, Ava Ewell and Ella Ewell.

Funeral services will be held 1pm Sunday March 4, 2012 atImmanuel Union United Methodist Church, 756 Main Street, Cheswold. Friends may call from 6-9pm Saturday evening at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made toImmanuel Union United Methodist Church, PO Box 309 Cheswold, DE 19936.

 

Albert J. Durham ~1912-1965
Delaware County Daily Times, (Chester, Pa.), Tuesday, January 5, 1965. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo.

(1) Obituary: Durham Albert J. Durham, 53, 819 Forrest Ave., Moylan, died Saturday in the Veterans Hospital, Coatesville. A native of Moylan, he lived there all of his life and had been employed at the Swarthmore Industrial Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his widow, the former Annabelle Kelson of Moylan; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Payne of Sharon Hill; two sons, Louis and Albert Jr., at home; three brothers, Ernest Durham of Sudlersville, Md.; Elisha, of Springfield and Leonard of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Leonard Wilson of Media, and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Washington Avenue, South Media. Burial will be Thursday morning in Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Chester at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing.

(2) Announcements--Deaths DURHAM--On January 2nd, 1965, Albert J. husband of Annabelle Kelson of 819 Forrest Ave., Moylan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services Wednesday evening 8 p.m. at St. Paul AME Zion Church, South Media. Interment Rolling Green Cemetery, West Chester on Thursday morning at the convenience of the family. No viewing. Thomas F. Wilson Funeral Director.

 

Alice Baughn Durham       ~1938-2001                      (Mitsawokett connection not established)
7 Sep 2001

Alice Baughn Durham, age 73, of West Berlin, NJ, died September 3, 2001 at home with her family by her side. She was held in high esteem in the community and devoted her life to teaching music to students of all ages and performing herself for over 35 years. She is survived by the following, all of West Berlin, NJ: her husband, Joseph Durham, son Warren Davis, son and daughter-in-law, Ward and Donna Durham, son and daughter-in-law, Whitney and Marcci Durham. She is also leaving behind 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild along with several nieces and nephews and extended family members. Her family and the many people who experienced the joy she brought into this world will dearly miss her. A memorial service will be held at Monday 7pm at St. John's United Methodist Church, 410 Fairview Ave., West Berlin. At the family's request, no flowers please.



Allen M. Durham Sr. ~1922-1999

Allen M. Durham Sr. of Greenwich Township died of natural causes Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, in South Jersey Hospital System-Bridgeton Division, Bridgeton. He was 77.

Mr. Durham was born in Greenwich, the son of late Marvel and Rhoda Seeney Durham.
He had lived at his present address for 41 years.  He had been employed with Woodruff Oil Co. in Bridgeton for 34 years, retiring in 1986, and, prior to that, had been engaged in farming on the family farm and Mills Dairy Farm, both of Greenwich.  Mr. Durham was an avid hunte loved gardening.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Durham, Marvel Durham and Raymond Durham; and three sisters, Frances Morgan, Helen Loatman and Lydia Morris.  He is survived by his wife, Agnes Sammons Durham; two sons, Allen M. Durham Jr. of Bridgeton and Larry Durham of Carmel; three daughters, JoAnne Durham of  Jacksonville, Fla., Ethel Scott of Chesapeake, Va., and Donna Mosley of Greenwich; three brothers, Ralph Durham of Bridgeton, Joseph Durham of Tennessee and Edward Durham of Washington state; two sisters, Rosie Miller of Bridgeton and Rhoda Durham of Dover, Del.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, where friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today. The Rev. Francis E. Champion will officiate.  Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.



Amiel L. Durham Sr. 1928-2014
1 Jul 2014

Amiel L. Durham of Bridgeville, DE died Saturday, June 28, 2014 in his son's home. He was 86. Mr. Durham was born May 26, 1928 in Dover to the late Wilson L. and Lulu Ray Beckett Durham.

Mr. Durham was a US Army veteran, who served during the Korean Conflict. Following his service, he became a truck driver, which he did for about 50 years. He collected vintage tractors, and loved animals, especially horses. He loved his family, and treasured his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Durham was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Cheswold.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Durham was preceded in death by his wife Bertha in 2008.

Mr. Durham is survived by five sons, Amiel Durham, Jr. and his wife Linda of Seaford, Richard Durham and his wife Joanne of Seaford, Clarence Durham and his wife Donna of Houston, DE, Glendon Durham and his wife Joanne of Harrington and Thomas Durham and his wife Kathy of Seaford; two daughters, Donna Frazier of Bridgeville, and Doris Anthony and her husband Edward of Bridgeville; brother Glendon Durham of Somerset, KY; 40 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Born: May 26, 1928, Death: June 28, 2014. Services Thursday July 3, 2014, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Torbert Funeral Chapels. Interment: Thursday July 3, 2014 at Immanual United Methodist Church and Cemetery

 

Anna C. Durham  1939-2013

Anna C. Powell Durham, age 73, of Bridgeton died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at her home following a one year period of declining health. Born on July 13, 1939 she was a lifetime Bridgeton resident and was the daughter of the late Everett Powell and Mary Juliano Powell. The wife of Robert Elmer Durham, she was a homemaker but in years past had been a waitress in the Bridgeton area.

In addition to her husband "Elmer", she is survived by five children, Keith Suttle of Bridgeton, Tracie Suttle of Atlantic City, Travis E. Durham of Vineland, Kris R. Durham of Bridgeton and Jennifer Suttle of Bridgeton along with four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Everett Powell, Jr. and a sister, Mary Day.

Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Twp. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com

Anna M. Durham 1892-1958

(Handwritten note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: "Uncle Bennie's wife.)"

Sept. 16, 1958 In profound sorrow we announce the death of our mother Anna M. Durham who departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1958. Funeral on Saturday, Sept. 20, 1958 at 3:00 P.M. at Immanuel Union Church - Cheswold. Remains may be viewed Friday evening 7 to 9 P.M. at Residence. Interment Cheswold, Del.

Howard C. Stevenson Funeral Home, 403 W. Division St., Dover, Delaware Telephone 7413

 

Annabell Kelson Durham ~1912-1997
Delaware County (Pa.) Daily Times, Thursday, December 11, 1997. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo.

(1) Obituary: [picture] Annabell Kelson Durham, 85, of Moylan, a former domestic worker, died Dec. 9 at Crozer Keystone Health Center, Springfield Division.

Born and raised in Media, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Kelson and Sara Parker Kelson. Mrs. Durham was educated in Media and later did domestic work in the Media area for a number of years. Mrs. Durham was baptized as a Catholic at an early age.

The widow of the late Albert J. Durham Sr., she is survived by a daughter, Anna Mae Payne of Morton; two sons, Louis C. Durham Sr. of Morton and Albert J. Durham Jr. of New Castle, Del.; a sister, Mary Hosley of Media; a special friend, Peaches Matthews of Media; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Campbell AME Church, Third and Olive streets, Media, where there is a calling hour at 9 a.m. Burial is in Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Goshen Township. There is no viewing after the service. Arrangements are by Thomas F. Wilson Funeral Home of Media.

(2) Death Notice: DURHAM, Annabell Kelson. On December 9, 1997. In Crozer Keystone Health Center, Springfield Div. Age 85. Of Moylan. Relative and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday December 13, 1997 at 10 AM at Campbell A.M.E. Church, 3rd & Olive Sts., Media, PA. Interment Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Goshen, PA. A viewing will be held from 9 to 10 AM at the church. All viewing is prior to the service. (Arr: THOMAS F. WILSON FUNERAL HOME of Media; Linda M. Townsend Supervisor)

 

Arbutus Florence Durham  1933-2006
18 Jul 2006

A funeral service for Florence Durham will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at the Mt. Whitney District Cemetery in Lone Pine, CaliforniaFlorence was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on June 3, 1933, to Warren Everingham and Arbutus LaCoump-Everingham.

Florencegrew up in Bridgeton, New Jersey and worked at the Wheatons & Armstrong bottling plants before moving to the California/Nevada area.  Florence lived in Las Vegas, Nev., prior to moving to Death Valley, Calif., where she worked for 20 years at the Furnace Creek Ranch & Inn.  Florence spent the last 12 years of her life in the Owens Valley area, she passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at her home in Lone Pine, California.

Florence is survived by her two sons; Steven Durham of Lone Pine, Calif.., and Jay Durham of Tacoma, Wash.; three grandchildren; Melissa Bright, Tera Barlow, and DeShawn Esteves; and several great grandchildren; two sisters; Beatrice Morris of New Jersey, Ethel Everingham of Indiana, and her twin brother Neil Everingham of New Jersey.   Florence was preceded in death by two sisters; Lizbeth Hemple and Noami Billings; and one brother; Warren Everingham.


Arthur E. “Jerry’ Durham ~1925-1999
Contributed by Maria Caroline Fischbach Durham (wife of James Durham, son of Roy Durham & Mabel Durham) by way of John C. Carter & Debbie Unger 3 July 2000, who note, “Arthur is son of Harvey & Lola Mae Durham. Lola is daughter ot Enoch Durham Sr. & Martha Durham.”

1. A.E. Durham; stood firm as special officer
By S. Joseph Hagenmayer, Inquirer Suburban Staff, Wednesday, March 24, 1999, The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Arthur E. “Jerry’ Durham, 74, a longtime special police office crossing guard in West Deptford, died Sunday at his West Deptford home. He had lived in West Deptford for 36 years and was born in Creek, Cumberland County.

In the early 1980s, Mr. Durham became the last of West Deptford’s special police to reach the rank of captain before the state eliminated ranks for special police, who help with crowd and traffic control. He was a special police officer for more than 25 years until he became too ill in September.

“He was the most dependable person we had in the organization,” Deputy Police Chief James M. Hink said. He made sure we had enough coverage at events such as parades, high school graduations, and band and soccer competitions.

“It wasn’t a glory-grabbing job and that’s what made it all the more remarkable that he stuck with it for so long,” Hink said. “Everybody here really liked him. Many of the young kids who worked here as special police officers have gone on to full-time police work, and he was their biggest cheerleader.

Mr. Durham was a crossing guard at Red Bank and Hessian Avenues for St. Matthew’s School in National Park for nine years until September. “The kids getting to school safely was important to him,” Hink recalled.

Mr. Durham was a machine operator for the Hussman Refrigeration Co., now the Victory Co. in Cherry Hill, for 18 years before retiring in 1989.

A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Brooklawn Post. He sang and played guitar with country bands and was a past member of the Philadelphia Musical Society Local 77.

Dorothy E. Johnson Durham said her husband was a self-taught musician who, at age 13, performed on a Bridgeton radio station after winning a contest.

Mr. Durham was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Woodbury, where he had served as an usher. He also was a past member of the Colonial Fire Company in West Deptford and a past captain of the fire police.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Jerry and Joseph; daughters Helen Kennard, Deborah Joseph and Diane Ward; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister.

Friends may call between 6:30 and 9 p.m. today and between 10 and 10:45 a.m. tomorrow at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Coope Euclid Streets, Woodbury, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford. Memorial donations may be made to the Police Athletic League, Box 89, Thorofare, NJ. 08056.

2. Arthur E. "Jerry " Durham of West Deptford, NJ. On March 21, 1999. Aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy E. (nee Johnson). Devoted father of Jerry and Joseph Durham, Helen Kennard, Deborah Joseph and Diane Ward. Brother of Dorothy Orme. Grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 9.

Viewing Wednesday 6:30-9PM and Thursday from 10-10:45 AM in St. Patrick RC Church, 64 Cooper St., Woodbury where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 11 AM. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the P.A.L., PO Box 89, Thorofare, NJ 08086. Arrangements are under the direction of The McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOMES Woodbury and Washington Twp. (800)993-0888.

 

Benjamin F. Durham ~1880-1954
Chester Times, Chester, Pa., Saturday, September 18, 1954. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo 13 Feb 2000.

Benjamin F. Durham, 74, 617 Vernon st., Media, died this morning at his home after a seven-year illness. His wife, Sally A., died suddenly only two weeks ago.

Retired prior to his illness, Mr. Durham resided with a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Wilson. He was a member of the AME Zion Church, South Media.

Surviving are four sons, Ernest, Sudlersville, Md.; Elisha, Springfield; Albert, Cheste Leonard, California; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ella Sammons, Cheswold, Del.; two brothers, Nemar, Cheswold, Del. and John, Sicklerville, N.J.

Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Zion Church and burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Chester. Friends may call at the church Monday night.

 

Benjamin F. Durham 1861-1935
http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/newspapers/newjerseymirror/njmirror.phtml
son of Henry Durham & Rachel Hughes

Hit#     18
Acsn#  16601
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: DIED
Date:   August 21, 1935
Page:   8
Column:   1
Summary: DURHAM - At Florence, on August 12, Benjamin F., husband of Mary Durham.

 

Benjamin R. Durham 1888-1957
(Handwritten note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: "Anna Durham Johnson's brother Bennie)"

Announcing with deep sorrow the death of Benjamin R. Durham. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 28, 1957 From Immanuel Union Church, at home 12 o'clock, Church 1 P.M.

Interment Immanuel Union Church. Viewing Wednesday Evening 7-9 P.M. at home. Howard C. Stevenson Funeral Home, 403 W. Division St., Dover, Delaware Telephone 7413

 

Bertha E. Durham ~1916-1990

1. Obituary:  Bertha E. Durham, 74, of 75 Finley Station Road died Thursday evening in the Memorial Hospital of Salem County  where she had been a patient the past two months.

Born in Dover, Del., the daughter of the late Benjamin  and Anna Durham, she was the wife of Leroy Durham.  She resided at her present address for six months and prior to that lived in Fairton for 35 years.  Mrs. Durham was a member of Fairton United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Ladies Aide Society.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Bonnie Raines of Bridgeton, Mrs. Douglas (Peggy) Mosley of Milford, Del. and Mrs. Thomas (Jacqueline) Briggs of Woodbury; two brothers, Benjamin Durham Jr. of Hartly, Del and Lawrence Durham of-Dover, Del.; two sisters, Lillian Coker of  Cheswold, Del and  Marian Carter of Dover, Del.; 1 five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Road (Route 49),  Salem.    Burial will be made in Fernwood Memorial Park.  Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Contributions in Mrs. Durham’s memory will be made to the Memorial Fund of Fairton United Methodist Church.

2. Death Notice:  DURHAM— of 75 Finley Station Road, Bridgeton, N.J. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990. Bertha E. Durham, wife of Leroy Durham Jr., mother of Bonnie Raines, Peggy Mosley and Jacqueline Briggs, aged 74 years.

Private funeral services will be at the convenience of the family from the Russell C. Sheppard  Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Rd. (Rt. 49), Salem. Interment at Fernwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday evening after 7 o’clock at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the Fairton United Methodist Church.

3. Obituary: Bertha E. Durham, 74

Bridgeton, N.J. - Bertha E. Durham of Finley Station Road, Bridgeton, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990, in Memorial Hospital of Salem County where she had been a patient for two months. She was 74. Mrs. Durham was born in Dover, Del., the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna Durham, and was the wife of Leroy Durham Sr.

She had resided at her present address for six months, previously living in Fairton, N.J., for 35 years. Mrs. Durham, a member of the Fairton United Methodist Church, was active in the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Her son, Leroy Durham Jr., died In 1957.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Bonnie Rains of Bridgeton, Peggy Mosley of Milford, Del. and Jacquelin Briggs of Woodbury; two brothers, Benjamin Durham Jr. of Hartly, Del. and Lawrence Durham of Dover, Del; two sisters, Lillian Coker of Cheswold, Del., and Marian Carter of Dover, Del.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held at a later time by Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, Salem, N.J., where friends may call alter 7 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park Cemetery. If desired, the family suggests contributions be made to the memorial fund of the Fairton United Methodist Church, Fairton, N.J.



Bertha E. Durham 1929-2008
27 Mar 2008

Bertha E. Durham, of Bridgeville, Del., died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at her daughter¹s home. She was 78. Mrs. Durham was born June 15, 1929, in Millville, N.J., to the late Mayhew Pierce and Anna Green Pierce.

Mrs. Durham was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, camping and taking cruises. She also loved animals, but she got the most enjoyment spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Durham was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, in Cheswold.

Mrs. Durham is survived by her husband of 55 years, Amiel L. Durham Sr., of Bridgeville; five sons, Amiel Durham Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Seaford, Richard Durham and his wife, Joanne, of Seaford, Clarence Durham and his wife, Donna, of Houston, Del., Glendon Durham and his wife, Joanne, of Harrington, and Thomas Durham and his wife, Kathy, of Seaford; two daughters, Donna Frazie her husband, Dennis, of Dover, and Doris Anthony and her husband, Edward, of Bridgeville; one brother, Mayhew Pierce Jr., of Millville, N.J.; five sisters, Anna May Mosley, of Millville, N.J., Lillian Wilson, of Dover, Marie Stewart, of Bridgeton, N.J., Rose Gould, of Fairton, N.J., and Carol Pierce, of Millville, N.J.; 40 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Route 10), Dover. Friends may call from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Interment will be held at the Immanuel Union Church Cemetery, in Cheswold. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com.

 

Betty Ann Green Durham ~1956-2002

Betty Ann Durham (nee Green), 46, of Bridgeton died unexpectedly at her home on Friday morning.

Born in Bridgeton, the daughter of the late Carl H. S Verna Pierce Green, she was the wife of Bruce A. Durham. She was a lifetime Bridgeton resident.
Mrs. Durham was employed at the Margaret Winchester Center for the Blind in Hopewell Township where she served as the activities director of 11 years. She had previously worked at the Regis Beauty Salon at the Cumberland Mall and the Buffa Salon in Millville, She was a graduate of the Vineland Beauty Academy.

She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bridgeton and had participated in various church activities there including the church choir.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Beth A. Durham of New Brunswick and Brooke A. Durham of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister Verna Carole Crabtree of Upper Deerfield Twp; two brothers, Carl H. Green and Donnie J. Green both of Fairfield Twp; one nephew, Donald Stephen Andrew Crabtree and a niece, Elizabeth Maridino.

Funeral services will be held at the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township on Thursday at noon. Burial will be made at Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township. Friends may call on Thursday one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. The family asks that donations in Mrs. Durham's memory be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 14 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

 


Betty L. "Bootsie" Durham 1939-2007
29 Jun 2007

Betty L. "Bootsie" Durham of Dover passed away on June 28, 2007, in her home surrounded by her family. She was 67. She was born Aug. 11, 1939, in Bridgeton, N.J. to the late Samuel and Margaret Loatman.

Betty worked with W.L. Wheatley of Clayton and then transferred to Campbell Soup Co. of Chestertown, Md. Following Campbell Soup she was employed with Cocamacamo Transportation (Reichold Chemical Transportation) where she retired. She became a member of the Immanual United Methodist Church on Dec. 24, 2006. Betty enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking, traveling, and going to craft shows, collecting "Jan Hagara" figurines and dolls. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. Betty was especially close to her sister, Beatrice, and her husband Jim Munson who were their traveling partners.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Albert Durham Sr. of Dover; her four children, Albert Durham II and his wife, Heike of Dover, Alberta Durham at home, Kathy Hagan and her husband, Vernon of Crosby, Texas, and Minous "Mick" Durham and his wife, Rosemary of Hartly; eight grandchildren, Eric Durham and fiancé, Leslie Lorah, Christina Hagan and fiancée, Zeb Ewell, Jennifer Hagan, Samantha Hagan, Trey Hagan, Brandon Durham, Kamron Darling and Aaron Durham; a great-grandchild, Aidan Matthew; three sisters, Beatrice Munson, Isabel Durham of Bridgeton, N.J. and Anna Coker of Dover.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday in Immanual United Methodist Church, 756 Main St., Cheswold. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m., Sunday in Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt. 10), Dover. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Biliary Cancer Research c/o Dr. Pedram Argani Johns Hopkins Hospital, Weinberg / Room 2242, 401 Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410; or Immanual United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 756, 756 Main Street, Cheswold, DE 19936. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com <http://torbertfuneral.com>.


Bruce Durham ~1958-1999
September 15, 1999  -  Cumberland Free Newspaper
(Note by RoseMarie Ridgeway:  “Son of Irving Durham Sr. and Ellen Johnson, Durham”)

Bruce Durham,  41, of Fairfield Twp., died September 4, 1999.  Survivors include two brothers, Irving Jr., of Cedarville and Jeffrey of Sea Breeze;  eight sisters, Rebecca Rivera of Seabrook, Cecilia Steward of Upper Deerfield Twp., Ellen Durham of Rosenhayn, Noa Brooks and Marie Bailey, both of Fairfield, Lindy Brown of Ocean City, Kathleen Hannah of Vineland and Joyce Durham of Bridgeton.  

 

Byrdella Durham ~1921-2002                   (Mitsawokett connection not established)
17 Jan 2002

Byrdella "Della" Durham, 81, on Jan. 15, 2002, of Audubon. She is survived by the Clancy family, Cody family, Kad Reid, nieces & nephews, cousins and friends. She was a retired cook for St. Cecilia's Rectory, Pennsauken. Relatives and friends are kindly to attend Her Visitation Friday 11:00 - 12:00 noon at The Funeral Home Of Inglesby & Sons, 2426 Cove Rd, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. Funeral service 12:00 noon. IntermentLocustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

 

Carl M. Durham Sr. ~1936-2008
8 Nov 2008

Carl M. Durham Sr., 72, of Bridgeton, died Thursday evening, Nov. 6, 2008. His death was sudden and unexpected. Born in Fairton, he was the son the late Morris and Agnes (nee Hayman) Durham and the husband of Rose (nee Thompson) Durham.

Carl was formerly employed with Shield Alloy Metals, in Newfield for several years where he served as a foreman for 15 years and later as a front end loader operator, until his retirement 10 years ago. When he was younger, he and his wife enjoyed motorcycle riding and touring all over the country. He enjoyed gardening and loved being with his family and many friends.

He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, Rose, four sons, Carl M. Durham Jr., of Bridgeton, Lewis Melvin Durham, of Deptford, Brent Durham, of Pittsgrove Township, and Clem Durham Sr., of Bridgeton; one daughter, Darlene A. Quarles, of Carney’s Point; and a stepdaughter Priscilla Moore, of Indiana; one brother, Lewis R. Durham, of Oaklyn, N.J.; and his stepbrother, Charles Durham, of Stow Creek; two sisters, Anna Mae Snyder, of Florida, Francis Diane Carr, of Washington State; and a stepsister, Gloria Jean Land, of Millville; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased besides his mothe father, by one sister, Henrietta Kirby; and a brother, Bruce Davis.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at noon from the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Township. The interment will follow in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.Family and friends may call on Monday evening at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning one hour prior to the services . Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home Web site at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.

 

Carrie E. Pierce Durham 1916-1998

Carrie E. (Pierce) Edwards Durham, of Millville, New Jersey, died Tuesday, November 17, 1998 in the Bridgeton South Jersey Hospital System. She was a patient for thirteen days.

She was born in Deerfield Township. July 17,1916 and lived there all of her life. Her parents were Alexande Pauline Pierce and she was the wife of the late Hartley Durham.

Carrie was employed in the sawing industry many years before retiring in 1980. She worked forty years at Seibel and Stern and many years at Manpower in Bridgeton. After graduating and receiving her teaching certification at Glassboro State College she taught various aspects of sewing at Cumberland County Vocational Technical Institute for twelve years.

The Bridgeton Assembly of God church was very dear to Aunt Carrie. She was a member for thirty-five years and held the position of church treasurer for more than twenty-five years. An avid singer, she was a faithful member of the Sanctuary Choi was church soloist prior to a stroke in 1986. Sunday School teacher, Missionette worke a member of the Women's Ministries were just a few of the church ministries in which she was involved.

She is survived by four brothers and two stepsisters: Luther S. Sr., Melvin W., Herbert A., Sr., and Everett G., Evelyn Harman and Rosella Brown of Bridgeton. There are many nieces, nephews and very close friends. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ellis Edwards, a sister Dora and a brother Roston.

 

Charles F. Durham ~1940-2000
(Note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: “Son of Frank W. and Grace M. Coward Durham.)

Charles F. Durham, 60, of Vineland died Saturday in South Jersey Hospital-Millville after a brief illness. Born in Greenwich Township, he was a lifelong area resident.

He had owned and operated the Sure Guard Pest Control Co. in Vineland for three years, and had been employed by Terminex for 15 years. He had also been a television repairman, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, country music, cars, and farming.

Surviving are his wife, Milba (nee Prettyman); two sons, Barry of New Jersey and Greg of Vineland; two stepdaughters, Christina and Melissa three brothers, John of Hopewell Township, Roy of Vineland, and Frank of Bridgeton; and three grandchildren.

Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Road, Vineland, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rosenhayn

 

Clifford Roland Durham Jr. ~1931-1999

A funeral service for Clifford Roland Durham Jr., 68, of Elkton, Md., was held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton. Mr. Durham died on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Union Hospital. Mr. Durham retired from facilities management at the University of Delaware after 25 years.

He served in the Maryland National Army Guard. Mr. Durham is survived by his wife, Mary Rose Boyer Durham; four daughters, Brenda J. Loudermilk of Newburgh, Ind., Deborah G. Seward of Felton, Helen L. Lance of Newark, and Gloria G. McDowell of Elkton; four sisters, Hazel Morris of North East and Joanne Wilson, Gloria Willen and Grace Bonsall, all of Elkton; two brothers, Frank Durham of North East and William Durham of Florida; 10 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Burial was private.

 

Cynthia Durham    - died 2003               (Mitsawokett connection not established)
10 Dec 2003

On December 5, 2003, of Lindenwold, NJ, and formerly of Lawnside, NJ.  Loving daughter of the late Gladys and Thel 'George' Durham, she will join them at the pearly gates of Heaven.

Dearly adored sister of Kenneth Nelson, Steven, Jeffrey and Debora Durham, she will be sorely missed. She is also survived by her newborn Baby Girl Xia Cynthia Durham, she will live in her heart forever. One nephew Junior Durham and six nieces Shayla Rogers, Carissa Nelson, Tarin, Tamia, Xierra and Kelly Durham, we will keep her alive in our dreams. She will be sincerely missed by two of the most extraordinary friends she could have ever had Fern Farmer of Lawnside, NJ and Eleanor Everett of Lindenwold, NJ. Three special friends Marcel Johnson, Pam Stephens, and Michelle Byrd. She also leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and co-workers.
Cynthia will be remembered as the voice of reason, a sounding board for family and friends, a vibrant spirit full of joy and love.

Family and friends are in- vited to attend her viewing on Friday, 9AM-11AM, followed by funeral services 11AM at Bethany Baptist Church, 1115 Gibbsboro Rd., Lindenwold, NJ. Arrangements by Carl Miller Funeral Home.

 

Daniel Durham 1849-1931
(Handwritten note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: "Grandmother Anna Durham Johnson's father, Daniel)"

Funeral Notice: Yourself and family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Daniel Durham from Dover residence Mr. Minous Durham at eleven o'clock on Tuesday, Jan. 13th, 1931 at 12 o'clock, A.M. Services at Manship Church. Interment at Manship Dela.

 

Donald A. Durham 1917-2001

Donald A. Durham of Sumerduck, and formerly of Dover, Del., died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, in Mary
Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg. He was 84. Mr. Durham was born Jan. 10, 1917, in Battle Creek, Mich., the son of the late William and Marella Seeney Durham.

He worked as a truck driver for Hall Motor Transit of Harrisburg, Pa. for 20 years before retiring. He was a beloved father, grandfathe great-grandfather. While Mr. Durham was in the Dover area, he enjoyed attending the local 7th Day Adventist Churches and Senior Centers, especially
Mamie A. Warren Senior Center near Clayton, Del.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Alger Durham, in 1988. He is survived by his daughter,
Judith M. Wenck of Price, Md.; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a great great grandson.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main St. in Smyrna, Del., where friends may call one hour prior
to service. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.

 


Doris Morgan Durham 1922-1988
Clipping from John C. Carter 14 Jan 2014

Doris Glendora Morgan Durham of South Turnberry Drive, Dover, died of cancer Monday, Feb. 15, 1988, in Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 66.

Mrs. Durham retired in 1982 from the Capital School District, where she served as a librarian. She was a member of the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church in Cheswold, the Retired Teachers Association of Kent County and on the national level, the Delaware Retired Teachers Association, the Delaware State Education Association, the Delaware Library Association, and a life-time member of the Fellowship of the Upper Room.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd Durham; a son, Harlan Durham of Dover; a daughter, Muriel Testa of Newark; three sisters, Frances Paxton of Dover, Clarissa Mosley of Philadelphia, and Gloria Morgan of Mainz-Kastel, Germany; and four grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, Cheswold. Friends may call one hour before services. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contribulons to the American Cancer Society, Kent County Unit, 707 Walker Road, Dover, Dcl., 19901. Arrangements were made by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Reed and Bradford streets, Dover.

 

Dorothy Lucille Durham 1930-2010

Born: November 13, 1930
Place of Birth: Shallotte, North Carolina
Death: May 21, 2009
Place of Death: Dover, Delaware

Dorothy "Lucille" Durham of Dover died Thursday May 21, 2009 at Kent General Hospital. She was 78. Mrs. Durham was born November 13, 1930 in Shallotte, North Carolina to the late Richard Barton Holden and Sadie Rabon Holden.

She worked at the Dover Cleaners for a number of years. Mrs. Durham enjoyed reading the bible, shopping and feeding stray cats. She was a member of the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, in Cheswold.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Norris E. Durham, Sr. 1998, and her step daughter, Janet C. Kelly 1989. She is survived by her brothers, Cluard E. and wife Rose Pittman of Dover, Ernest Pittman of Okeechobee Fl, Robert Holden and his wife Marie of Supply, NC and Lindberg Holden and his wife Nellene of Whiteville, NC; sisters, Joyce Robinson of Holden Beach, NC, Dorotha Brown of Wilmington, NC and Beatrice Varnam of Varnamtown, NC; special niece Lisa Durham of Dover; her stepson, Norris Durham, Jr.; step grandchildren, Duana and Joseph Kelly.

Funeral services will be held 11am, Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford Street, Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.

Viewing - Tuesday May 26, 2009, 10-11 at Torbert Funeral Chapel
Interment - Tuesday May 26, 2009 at Sharon Hills Memorial Park

 

Edith I. Durham ~1919-2002

Edith I. Durham, born in Hartley, DE on May. 2, 1919, Departed on Oct. 6, 2002 and resided in Deptford, N.J.. Visitation: Thursday Oct. 10, 2002. Service: Thursday Oct. 10, 2002. Cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Park

Durham, Edith I. (nee Simon) of Deptford, N.J. on October 6, 2002. Aged 83 years.

Mrs. Durham was a member of the Woodbury Seventh Day Adventist Church for 32 years.

Beloved wife of 65 years to Warren, devoted mother of Wanda Waddington, Myron Durham, Peach Lowe & Rick  Durham, dear sister of Ruth LaBonte, loving grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 3.

Funeral service Thurs. 12 noon at the Woodbury Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 330 E. Barber Ave., Woodbury 08096. Where friends may call after 11 AM. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Wash. Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Tributes and Memories may be shared at by clicking the registry link to the left of Mrs. Durham's photo. Arrangements: McGuinness Funeral Home, Woodbury. The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home.

 

Edith Pearl Reed Durham 1924-2006

Edith Pearl Durham of Dover died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 81. Mrs. Durham was born Oct. 30, 1924, in Dover, daughter of the late William Thomas Reed and Mary (Mosley) Reed.

She graduated high school in 1943, which is now the site of Delaware State University. Mrs. Durham worked for 27 years starting as a cook and then moving to the housekeeping department, at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna, before retiring in 1989. She enjoyed embroidery, word puzzles, housecleaning, talking on phone and cooking. She was a die-hard Philadelphia Phillies fan and loved Allen Iverson. Mrs. Durham was a member of the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, Cheswold, and was the president of the women's Christian society board for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles W. Reed; and her husband of 60 years, Lawrence S. Durham, on April 4, 2005. She is survived by two daughters, Shiela Darlene Mosley of Bridgeton, N.J., and Wanda Parton of Dover; a brother, Allen T. Reed of Dover; four grandchildren, Dale Pierce of Pittsgrove, N.J., Chuck Mosley of Bridgeton, Allen Mosley of Millville, N.J., and Lesley Combs of Dover; nine great-grandchildren, Beverly Pierce of Pittsgrove, N.J., Ashley Mosley of Quinton, N.J., Arieonna Mosley and Adora Mosley, both of Millville, Jaélynn Combs of Dover, Marc Terron and Allie J. Mosley, both of Millville, Chuckie Mosley of Bridgeton and Jayla Combs of Dover; two great-great-grandchildren, Savannah Payne of Pittsgrove and Vience Saunders III of Quinton; and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, 97 Main St., Cheswold, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, PO Box 309, Cheswold, DE 19936; or the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.

 

Ellen Johnson Durham 1928-1988
Contributed by Paul Johnson 21 Jun 2003
2 May 1988

Ellen Johnson Durham, 59, of Lummistown Road, Fairton died Friday in Bridgeton Hospital following a short illness. Born in Bridgeton, the daughter of the late Octavious James “Jim” and Mary E. Johnson, she was the wife of Irving Durham and a lifelong area resident.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Irving Jr. and Jeffrey, both of Bridgeton, and Bruce of Fairton; eight daughters, Rebecca Rivera, Noa Brooks and Joyce Durham, all of Bridgeton, Cecilia Stewart, Lindy Durham and Marie Durham, all of Fairton, Ellen Durham and Kathleen Hannah, both of Vineland; four brothers, Joseph Johnson of Bridgeton, Milton and Frank Johnson; both of Penns Grove, and Ronald Johnson of Vineland; eight sisters, Margaret Childer, Rebecca Johnson, Cecelia Pierce; Eugenia Davis, Shirley Johnson, Hildagarde King, all of Bridgeton, Mary Brown of Vineland and Linda Price of Carmel; 16 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Herman, Robert, George and Donald.

Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday from Maranatha Baptist Church, Route 49, Millville, with the pastor, the Rev. Ernest Moore officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Friends will be received after noon Wednesday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lively Funeral Home.

 

Elisha A. Durham ~1908-1979
Delaware County (Pa.) Daily Times, Monday, November 12, 1979. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo.

(1) Deaths & Funerals: Elisha Addison Durham, 71, of 253 Maple Ave., Springfield, a retired employee of Baldwin Locomotive Works, Eddystone, died Friday at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park.

Born in Moylan, Mr. Durham had lived in Delaware County all of his life. He retired from Baldwin's about six years ago when the company went out of business, after having worked there for a number of years.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; four sons, William, of Media; Elisha Jr., of San Berdina [sic], Calif.; James and John, both of Springfield; seven daughters, Mrs. Rose Moseley, of Upper Chichester; Mrs. Martha Martin, of Painesville, Ohio; Mrs. Sally Ferguson, Barbara Finley, Mrs. Elizabeth Jennifer, Joan Durham, all of Springfield and Mrs. Elsie Thompson, of Media; a brother, Leonard Durham, Campbell, Calif., 34 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Calling hours Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the William H. Harris Funeral Home, 2512 W. 2nd St., Chester. Services and burial will be private. Burial will take place in Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Chester. The family will leave from 253 Maple Ave., Springfield.

(2) Death Notice: DURHAM, Elisha Addison. On November 9, 1979 of 253 Maple Ave., Springfield, Pa., husband of Mary; father of William, Elisha, Jr., James, John and Ms. Joan Durham, Mrs. Rose Moseley, Mrs. Martha Martin, Mrs. Sally Ferguson, Ms. Barbara Finley, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenifer [sic], Mrs. Elsie Thompson; brother of Leonard Durham. Survived by 34 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Friends may call Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. at the William H. Harris Funeral Home, 2512 W. 2nd St., Chester. Funeral service and interment private.

 

Elsie Beckett Durham ~1894-1980

1. Obituary: Elsie Durham, 86, of RD 4, Sea Breeze Road, died this morning in Bridgeton Hospital where she had been a patient for one day. Although she had been in failing health for 10 days, her death was unexpected. Mrs. Durham was born in Fairfield Township, and was the daughter of the late Perry and Sarah Beckett and the wife of the late Isaiah Durham. She had resided at her present address for 59 years, and had been a lifetime resident of Fairfield Township. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church of Fordville.

Survivors include: two sons, Perry R. Durham of Bayside and Presley A. Durham of RD 4; four grandchildren, Elsie E. Pritchett of RD 2, Sarah E. Mosley of Felton, Del., P. Wayne Durham of RD 4, and Perry R. Durham of RD 4; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Grace Valentino, in 1965.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. Hirschel Mosley, pastor of the Macedonia United Methodist Church, Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Carll & Padgett Funeral Home, 208 E. Commerce St. Interment will be in Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton, N.J. Friends may call Saturday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

2.  Death Notice:  DURHAM — Of Seabreeze Road, RD 4, Bridgeton, N.J., on Wednesday, August 20, 1980, Elsie Beckett Durham, wife, of the late Isaiah Durham, and mother of Perry R Durham and Presley A. Durham, aged 86 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Carll & Padgett Funeral Home, 208 East Commerce St., Bridgeton, N.J., on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 23 at 2 o’clock.  Interment at Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton, N.J. Friends may call Saturday afternoon between 1 and 2 o’clock, prior to the services.  

 

Elwood Durham 1938-2005
30 Mar 2005

Elwood Durham of Gouldtown-Fairton Road, Bridgeton N.J., departed this life on March 24, 2005 at Cooper Hospital/Medical Center in Camden following an accident. Elwood was born in Gouldtown on December 2, 1938. He was 66 years of age.

Elwood was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Geraldine Durham. From their union they created four beautiful children: Elwood Durham Jr., William H. Durham, Bruce W. Durham, and Christine R. Durham, all of Fairfield Twsp. At age 19, Elwood started working with J.D. Moore. He also worked for RT Castellini, Thompson Paving, Perryman’s, and Riggins Oil. Most recently Elwood held a position at South State. He was a member of the Local 172. Elwood enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. His biggest passion was spending quality time with his ten grandchildren: Verdon, Dominique, Jawan, Jamail, Shyanne, Sharaen, William Jr., Alize, Bruce Jr., and Antwan.

Elwood is survived by three brothers: Herbert and Charles of Bridgeton, and William of Millville; 7 sisters: Rebecca Pierce of Deerfield, Dorothy Pierce, Ella May Durham, and Ruth Ann Pierce of Fairfield Twp., Henrietta Durham, Cordelia Ashton, and Mary Jane Pierce of Bridgeton; and one stepson, Benjamin “Joe” Byrd of Fairfield Twsp. He was predeceased by his father William Durham and a brother Urie Durham.

Elwood’s long time friend, the Rev. Hiram Adams, will be conducting funeral services on Saturday April 2, 2005 from the Sray-Webster Funeral Home 62 Landis Ave. at Carll’s Corner Upper Deerfield Twp. at 11 a.m. The interment will take place in Fordville Memorial Park Cemetery, Fairfield Twp. Family and friends may call on Friday evening, April 1, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and also Saturday morning one hour prior to services.

 


Elwood E. Durham
  
~1939-2005                                                                      

Condolences are being sent to the family of Elwood E. Durham who passed away on April 15 at the S.J. Healthcare-Regional Medical Center in Vineland. Durham was 66. He was born in Fairton, the son of the late Henry and Geneva Walford Durham. He had returned to live in Fairfield Township in 1998 after residing in Las Vegas, Nev. for 40 years.

Mr. Durham had owned and managed his own apartment complex in Las Vegas and also managed CDR Slot Company located there prior to his retirement.

He is survived by two sons, Elwood E. Durham, Jr. of Tacoma, Wash. and Steven Durham of Independence, California; four sisters: Doris Senec of Vineland, Hazel Weldin of Santa Monica, Calif, Lorraine Saunders of Palmdale, Calif. and Betty Christian of Fairfield Twp; a brother, Duke Durham of Fairfield Twp.; two granddaughters and one great grandson and a close friend, Mervin Munyon of Fairfield Twp. He was predeceased by a son Charles VanHausen and a brother, John Clehm.

Funeral services were private, and arrangements were under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Twp.



Estella Pritchett Durham 1909-1986

1.   Estella Durham, 77, died Thursday at Kent General Hospital. A housemaker, she was the wife of the late Minous Durham, who died in 1972.

Surviving are five sons, Daniel M., Albert, Marshall, James E. and Larry L., all of Dover, Del; a daughter, Rachel P. Jackson of Wilmington, Del; three brothers, Claude Pritchett, Warren Pritchett and Floyd Pritchett; a sister, Grace Pierce of Clayton; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Sunday from Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold, Del. Interment will be made in adjoining cemetery.

2.  Estella Durham, 77, R.D. 5, died Thursday of cancer in Kent General Hospital.

Mrs. Durham, a homemaker, enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of Immanuel Union United Methodist Church.

Her husband, Minous Jr., died in 1972. She is survived by five sons, Daniel M., Albert, Marshall, James E. and Larry L., all of Dover; a daughter, Rachel P. Jackson of Wilmington, three brothers, Claude, Warren and Floyd Pritchett, all of Dover; a sister, Grace Pierce of Clayton; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, Cheswold, where friends may call Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

3. Funeral services for Estella Durham, 77, of Dover were held on Sunday, Oct. 12 in the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church in Cheswold. Mrs. Durham died of cancer in Kent General on Thursday. Oct. 9.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church.

Her husband, Minous Jr., died in 1972. She is survived by five Sons, Daniel M., Albert, Marshall, James E., and Larry L., all of Dover; a daughter, Rachel P. Jackson of Wilmington; three brothers, Claude, Warren and Floyd Pritchett, all of Dover; a sister, Grace Pierce of Clayton; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Arrangements were by the Torbert Funeral Chapel.

 

Eugene Durham ~1923-2000
Contributed by Maria Caroline Fischbach Durham (wife of James Durham, son of Roy Durham & Mabel Durham) by way of John C. Carter & Debbie Unger 3 July 2000, who note, “Eugene is nephew of Harvey & Lola Mae Durham. Lola is daughter ot Enoch Durham Sr. & Martha Durham.”   Newspaper source not noted.

1. Obituary: Eugene Durham, 77, a retired RCA electronics technician, died Thursday of cancer at his home in Melbourne, Fla.

Mr. Durham had moved there from Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa., in 1995. He had previously resided in Pennsauken, Cherry Hill and Indian Mills. He was born in Cedarville, Cumberland County.

Mr. Durham was an electronics technician for RCA in Moorestown for 34 years until retiring in the mid-1980s. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the European Theater. Mr. Durham was a member of Faith Viera Lutheran Church in Viera, Fla., and was a former member of Martin Luther Chapel in Pennsauken and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mount Pocono, Pa. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and was an avid hunte rifleman.

Mr. Durham is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marguerite Kaufmann Durham; sons Richard, Ronald and Robert; five grandchildren; and two sisters.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Martin Luther Chapel, 4100 Terrace Ave., Pennsauken, where the funeral will begin at 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Viera Lutheran Church, Faith Drive, Viera, Fla. Burial will be in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made to either the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3101 Maguire Blvd., Suite 225, Orlando, Fla. 32808; or Faith Viera Lutheran Church, 5550 Faith Dr., Viera, Fla. 32955.

2. Obituary: Contributed by John C. Carter

Melbourne -- Eugene Durham, 77, a retired electronics technician for RCA in Moorestown, NJ, died Thursday, Feb 24, at home. Mr. Durham was born in Cedarville, NJ. He came to Brevard County in 1995 from Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa.

An Army veteran, he served in World War II. He was a member of Faith Viera Lutheran Church and a former member of Martin Lutheran Chapel in Pennsauken, NJ, and Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Mount Pocono, Pa.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Marguerite Durham of Melbourne; sons, Richard Durham of Catonsville, Md, Ronald Durham of Clayton, NJ, and Robert Durham of Whitehouse Station, NJ; sisters, Mildred Reed of Wyoming and Mary Lou Pierce of Liberty, SC; and five grandchildren.

No calling hours are scheduled. Services and burial will be in New Jersey. Brownlie and Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3101 Maguire Blvd., Suite 225, Orlando, FL 32808, or to Faith Viera Lutheran Church, 5550 Faith Drive, Viera, FL 32955


3. On Feb. 24, 2000 Eugene Durham, 77, of Melbourne, FL. Age 77. Son of Alfred Nort Durham & Gertrude (Durham) Durham, beloved husband of Marguerite Kaufmann Durham. Loving father of Richard Durham of Catonsville, MD; Ronald Durham of Clayton, NJ; and Robert Durham of Whitehouse Station, NJ. Devoted grandfather of Megan, Trevor, Tyler, Morgan and Daemon. Dear brother of Mildred "Kay" Reed of Wyoming, DE and Mary Lou Pierce of Liberty, SC. Funeral services Wednesday 11am (March 1st) at Martin Luther Chapel, 4100 Terrace Ave, Pennsauken, NJ. IntermentLocustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. Arrangements by the Schetter Funeral Home of Cherry Hill. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for mid-March at Faith Viera Lutheran Church in Viera, FL under the direction of the Brownlie and Maxwell Funeral Home of Melbourne, FL. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions in his memory be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3101 Maguire Blvd, Suite 225, Orlando, FL 32808 or to Faith Viera Lutheran Church, 5550 Faith Drive, Viera, FL 32955.



Eula Durham    ~1916-2002            (Mitsawokett connection not established)
20 Dec 2002

Age 86yrs. Of Camden. On 12-17-02. For service info. call Carl Miller Funeral Home, 856-365-2966



Eva G. Weigert Durham     ~1922-2003         (Mitsawokett connection not established)
23 Jan 2003

Eva G. Weigert Durham, 81, of the Masonic Home, Burlington, NJ was called home January 20, 2003.
She was born in Camden and resided in Oaklyn for 32 years. Mrs. Durham was an avid golfer, and held the position of Secretary of the LPGA at the Center Square Country Club in White Marsh, PA. She had worked as a supervisor for RCA in Camden and also loved sewing and knitting.

Her husband, Vincent S. Durham, Sr. and sister Erna Weigert predeceased Mrs. Durham. Her children Shirley Hadfield, Joppatown, MD, Vincent Smith-Durham, Embreeville, PA, William Durham (Dorothy) Melrose, FL, Deborah Bartleson (William), Wenonah, NJ, Steven Durham (Stacy) of Eden Prairie, MN, her brother, Otto Weigert, sister Connie Van Horn, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren survive her.
Friends may call Saturday, January 25, 2003, 10:30 a.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 1 E. Haddon A, Oaklyn, NJ. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Home, 902 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington, NJ 08090 or St. Marks Lutheran Church, at the address listed above.

 

Fannie Arena Durham  1920-2006
Charlotte Sun (Port Charlotte, FL), 21 Feb 2006
Contributed by Joseph Romeo 18 Jan 2006

Fannie Arena Durham, 85, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1920, in Italy. M rs. Durham moved to Port Charlotte in 1983 from Vineland, N.J. She was a member of Port Charlotte United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three sisters, Josephine Hofstette Rose Picerno, both of Port Charlotte, and Carmella Perkins of Vineland; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Smith Durham, who died in 2005.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at the Port Charlotte chapel of Roberson Funeral Home. The Rev. James R. Kuse will officiate. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Port Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Port Charlotte United Methodist Church, 21075 Quesada A, Port Charlotte, FL 33952; or to the donor's charity of choice. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel.

 

Fannie E. Durham  ~1934-2000              (Mitsawokett connection not established)
22 Jan 2000

Fannie E. Durham of Camden, age 66 years. On Jan. 20, 2000. Survived by a brother Willie Scott, a sister Jessie Mays, many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial services Tuesday 2:00 p.m. at Carl Miiler Funeral Home, 831 Carl Miller Blvd., Camden.

Evelyn Durham  1914-2000

Evelyn Durham, 86, of Milton, formerly of Warner, Okla., died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, in Milford Memorial Hospital. Evelyn was born June 15, 1914, in Oklahoma, to the late William and Beulah Rozelle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Durham. She is survived by two daughters, Vera Wright and her husband, John of Milton, and Barbara Wiesne her husband, John of Townsend; three grandchildren, Guy Wright, John Wiesne Caryn Wiesner; and a great-granddaughter, Alexa Wright.

Service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Muskogie Memorial Park, Muskogie, Okla.

 

Florence W. Durham 1914-1999

Florence W. Durham, a nine-year resident of Warwick, MD, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, in Union Hospital, Elkton. She was 84.  Mrs. Durham was born on Oct. 18, 1914, in Chesapeake City, the daughter of the late Harry C. and Lenora Gonce Williams.

She was married to her husband at the age of 16; and they lived in rural Middletown, Del., for 36 years. They owned and operated their own farm.  She was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Warwick, where  she was active with the WSCS, doing much craft work. She enjoyed crocheting  and travel.

Mrs. Durham was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley B. Durham in 1986.  She is survived by a son, Dudley B. Durham Jr. of Marydel; two daughters,  Bernice Hevelow of Cecilton and Ruth Austin of Warwick; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 West Cross St., Galena, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. William Humphrey will officiate.  Burial will be Asbury Cemetery, Millington. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Mt. Olivet Church.

 

Floyd Harlan Leroy Durham 1918-2010
25 Mar 2010

Floyd Harlan Leroy Durham of Dover died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 92. Mr. Durham was born Feb. 28, 1918, on a tenant farm east of Dover to the late W. Thomas Durham and Mamie Beckett Durham.

He was a master plumber; held Kent County Plumber's License # 1 and was nicknamed the "Flying Plumber." In 1950 he started flying, which had been his dream as a young teenager. In 1954 he started "Little Acres Airport" which became Delaware Airpark, in Cheswold. Mr. Durham was a member of the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post #4, the Good Sam's Club, Dover Elks Lodge 1903, Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Dover Rotary, Maple Dale Country Club, Kentucky Colonels, Tennessee Squire, the Silver Wings, Wilmington Hangar of Quiet Birdmen (QB), OX5 Club, Delaware Aeronautics Commission, Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village (Trustee until recently). He was a Single and Multi-Engine Commercial/Instrument Flight Instructo also held a Single Engine Sea Rating. He received The Miss Mary Biggs Award for Excellence in Aviation Community Services in 1998. He was an Inaugural Inductee to the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame in 2000.

Mr. Durham was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Doris (Morgan) in 1988; four sisters, Corinne Dean, Iona Reed, Cleo Coker, Dorothy Carney; and two brothers, Donald Durham and Warren Durham. He is survived by his loving companion of 17 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Glendora Ridgway of Dover; son, Harlan D. Durham of Dover; daughter, Muriel L.D. Bullen of Newark; four grandchildren, Taunja Durham of Newark, Teena Friend of Owings Mills, Md., Joe Testa III of York, Pa., and Christopher Testa of Newark; and three great-grandchildren, Zoey Durham, Renee Friend, and Clay Friend.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday March 27, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call two hours prior. Interment will be in Immanuel Union Church Cemetery, Cheswold. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at ww.torbertfuneral.com.

 

Frank N. Durham ~1915-2000

Frank N. Durham age 85, died in Christiana Hospital April 22, 2000. He had been a resident at Franciscan-Brackenville Care Center, Hockessin, DE, for the past 6 months. Mr. Durham, formerly of Wilmington, lived for several years in Grand Haven, MI and more recently in Melbourne, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy R. Durham. He was a self-educated Architectural Designer, designing many homes and buildings in the Delaware area, such as the Newark Country Club, the original Chuckwagon Restaurant, the Pleasant Hills and Bowlerama Lanes, and the original Midway Shopping Center. In the past year he had enjoyed painting various scenes and landscapes from memory, and they lined his walls.

He is survived by sons, Raymond E. Durham of Newark and Dr. Arthur J. Durham of Melbourne, FL; daughter, Judith H. Badders of New Castle; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services are private. Arrangements by MEALEY FUNERAL HOME.



Frank S. Durham  1937-2011

Frank S. Durham, son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Catherine (Pierce) Durham, departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, while a patient at South Jersey Healthcare-RMC Vineland, N.J. Mr. Durham was born July 20, 1937, in Bridgeton where he resided all his life. He operated Durham Garage where he was a mechanic, he also was a truck driver for Liberty Transport. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Audrey Ellis; seven siblings Robert, Roger and Carlton Durham, Barbara Miller, Gwendolyn Durham, Gail Hunter and Rebecca Dunn; three grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at the EDWARDS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 208 E. Commerce St. Bridgeton. Interment will be in the Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery. Family and friends may attend a viewing at the funeral home Thursday after 9 a.m.


Frank W. Durham ~1908-1988
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5/19/2000

Frank W. Durham of R.D. 7, Bridgeton, N.J., on Tuesday, Feb. 2. 1988, husband of the late Grace Coward Durham, father of Charles F. Durham John S. Durham, Roy G., Durham and Frank L. Durham, aged 80 years.

Relatives and friends are invited without further notice to attend the funeral services on Friday morning, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Road (Rt. 49), Salem. Interment at Overlook Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday evening after 7 o’clock at the funeral home.



Franklin S. Durham Sr.  1936-2012  

Franklin S. Durham Sr. 75, of Elmer passed away suddenly Saturday evening January 28, 2012 at the home of his son in Vineland, under SJH Hospice Care. He had been in failing health for only the past two weeks.

Born in Cedarville on Jun. 3, 1936, he was the son of the late Abijah Gould and the late Gertrude Durham. He had been a resident of the Elmer area for the past 15 years, and had formerly lived in Fairfield Twp. and the Cedarville area.

Frank was previously employed with Wheaton Glass Company in Millville for 21 years and later he worked on the Holden Farm in Cedarville, which he enjoyed. He loved going to the casinos, whether it be Delaware, Atlantic City, orChester, PA, but he especially enjoyed being with his family. He enjoyed a road trip with his son last year to California, where he visitedHollywood.

He is survived by his four sons Franklin Durham Jr. of Los Angeles, CA, Eric Durham of Millville, Christopher S. Durham of Vineland, Melvyn Durham also of Los Angeles, Brenda Durham of Bridgeton, and Sherri Durham of Vineland, his long time companion Diane Patterson of Elmer, two brothers Walt Pierce of Cedarville, John Gould of Fairfield Twp., two sisters Pauline DeShields of Carneys Point, and Anna Mae Gould of Bridgeton, his eight grandchildren Tameeka, Erica, Marche, Julian, Tiffany, Shanaira, Brandon, and Kassandra., seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers William Pierce, Kenneth Durham and Abijah Gould, and two sisters Barbara Loatman and Gladys Gould.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.Cremation will take place in Camden County Crematory, Waterford Twp. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.

 

Frederick Durham  ~1942-2003             (Mitsawokett connection not established)
18 Sep 2003

Frederick Durham, 61, of Camden, died Sunday, September 14, 2003.  Born in Camden to Evelyn Durham-Hood of Camden and the late Willie Stewart he has been a life long area resident. Freddie attended the Camden Public Schools in Camden, NJ. He was a 1960 graduate of Camden High School. After graduating high school he joined the United States Air Force where he served nine years as a missile tech. He also served in Vietnam.

Freddie worked various jobs in his life, General Electric, Trenton State Prison, City of Camden, Ogden Security and Tri-County Security. He attended various churches in the area but his favorite was the Antioch Baptist Church in Camden.

In addition to his mother he is survived by 4 aunts; Pauline Ward, Louise Payne, Beatrice Steele, and Bertha Stewart, an uncle; Winston Ward, many cousins and friends.

Services will be held Sat. September 20, 2003 at 11 AM in the Stanley's Memorial Chapels, Inc.. 822-24 Kaighn A Camden. Interment Sunset Cemetery, Pennsauken. Friends may call the funeral home Saturday after 9 AM.

 

Glendon Durham
Contributed by Paul Johnson 24 Aug 2003

Glendon Durham, 46, of Tips Trailer Park, Bridgeton, died Wednesday while at work. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Wilson and Elenora Pierce Durham.

He attended Bridgeton public schools and was employed by the Crystal Ice Company of Vineland.

He is survived by four children, Vincent, Eric, Theresa and Glendon Durham Jr. of Bridgeton; five sisters, Barbara Miller, Priscilla Pierce, Gwendolyn Durham, Gail Hunte Rebecca Dunn of Bridgeton; five brothers, Wilson, Robert, Frank, Roge Carlton Durham of Bridgeton. He was predeceased by a sister, Audrey E. Durham.

The Rev. Carl Seabrook of Hopewell Baptist Church of Penn Grove conducted the services this afternoon from Wesley’s Funeral Home of Bridgeton. Interment was in Fordville Cemetery, Fordville.

 

Grace Coward Durham ~1912-1981

Grace Durham, 69, of Box 553, RD 7, died Friday evening at her home. She had been in failing health the past 12 years and seriously ill the past five years. Born in Greenwich, she was the daughter of Anna Pierce Coward of Bridgeton and the late John L. Coward and the wife of Frank W. Durham.

Mrs. Durham had resided at her present address the past 11 years and prior to that had resided in Greenwich, where she and her husband had engaged in farming for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Durham had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this past August. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and had taught Sunday for many years.

Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by four sons, Charles and Roy Durham, both of Vineland, John S. Durham of Bridgeton and Frank Durham of Millville; two brothers, Henry Coward of Bridgeton and John Coward of Fairton; four sisters, Mrs. William (Frances) Sammons of Greenwich, Mrs. Melvin (Minnie) Coombs of Shiloh, Mrs. Artie (Velma) Coombs and Mrs. Walter (Alice) Carney, both of Bridgeton, and several grandchildren.

Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Thomas Morgan, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 40 East Ave. Interment will be made in Overlook Cemetery. Friends may call this evening after 7 at the funeral home.

2. Death notice:

Of Box 553, R.D. 7, Bridgeton, N.J., on Friday, Dec. 4, 1981. Grace M. (nee Coward) wife of Frank W. Durham, mother of Charles, John S., Roy and Frank Durham, aged 69 years.

Relatives and friends are invited without further notice to attend the funeral services on Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, 1981 at 11 a.m. from the C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 40 East Avenue, Bridgeton, N.J. Interment at Overlook Cemetery.

 

Harold F. Durham ~1914-1990
17 Jul 1990
Contributed by Lishia Durham Heard

Harold F. Durham, 3403 Main St., died Sunday afternoon at St. John's Medical Center following an extended illness. He was 76. He was born in Elwood and lived in Anderson most of his life. He retired in 1969 from the Delco-Remy tool room following 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lois (Ferguson) Durham; one son, Frank A. Durham of Ketering, Ohio; three sisters, Dorothy Durham of Elwood, Helen Zimmerman of Alexandria, and Betty Quade of Portage; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Brown & Butz Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Dhondt officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Elwood. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Education Nursing Fund at St. John's Medical Center.


Harry G. Durham ~1928-2005
Contributed by Linda Harmon 30 Mar 2005, who notes, “son of Carlton & Hilda (Ridgway) Durham.”

Harry G. Durham, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7th, 2005 at his home. He was 77.

Mr. Durham had retired from Tyson F. Sartin, Inc. of St. Georges. He had also farmed near the St. Georges area. He loved the outdoors and he enjoyed hunting in his spare time.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Mazie, and also several cousins and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10 noon in the Daniels and Hutchison Funeral Home, in Middletown, where friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon. Interment will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Port Penn.

 

Harry Howard Durham ~1946-2009
Lakeland, Florida Ledger May 27, 2009
Contributed by Jeannie Durham Siegel via John C. Carter
(This is regarding Harry H. Durham, son of Harry "Spence" & Adele Durham of Pennsauken, NJ, in turn the son of Harvey Durham [1876-1938] & Lola Mae/May Durham Durham [1879-1953] of Cumberland Co, NJ. Sadly, this Harry's fathe son were also killed in car accidents [separately], this now making three generations of men in this family having died in car accidents).

Driver Killed in Crash Identified As Lakeland Man

A driver killed in a crash that shut down the eastbound lanes of State Road 60 for several hours Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Harry H. Durham, 63, of 4140 Waring Road, Lakeland.

The accident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on S.R. 60, about one mile east of Bonnie Mine Road, between Mulberry and Bartow.

Durham, driving a Ford F-150 pickup, attempted to pass a Toyota pickup on the outside lane, reports said.
The Ford drifted back to the inside lane and struck the passenger side of the Toyota, driven by Joseph Vazeos, 35, of Bartow, the report said. The Ford spun and rolled after hitting the grass shoulder. Durham, who was not wearing his seat belt, was ejected and was declared dead at the scene, deputies said.

Vazeos wasn't injured, the Sheriff's Office said.

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HARRY HOWARD DURHAM, 63

LAKELAND - Harry Durham, 63, passed away on 5/26/09 from an auto accident. Graveside service will be on Friday, 6/5/09 at 11AM at Lakeland Memorial Gardens.

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May 27, 2009
http://www.dnaenvironmental.com/durham.html

Harry H. Durham, 63, dedicated husband, fathe businessman died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in a tragic traffic accident.

Mr. Durham, President of DNA Environmental, moved to Florida in 1974. He was preceded in death by his son Ben Durham and his wife Marie "Kitty" Durham. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Durham. Harry was a devoted Christian known by many throughout the state for his quick wit and kind ways.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11:00am on Friday June 5, 2009 at Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens located at 2125 S. Bartow Hwy., Lakeland, FL 33801.

In lieu of flowers donations, in memory of Harry, may be sent in care of Audrey Durham at 4140 Waring Road, Lakeland, FL 33811.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

 

Henry Durham 1907-1968
Contributed by Paul Johnson 21 Jun 2003
5 Feb 1968

Henry Durham, 60, of 35 Grove Street, died at Bridgeton Hospital Saturday morning after a long illness. He had been in failing health three years and in serious condition since under-going surgery in December. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Henry and Rebecca Mosley Durham.

He was the husband of Geneva Walford Durham and was a cook at the P.J. Ritter Co. He had not worked since November because of illness. The deceased formerly operated his own automobile repair garage and was employed by the Perkins – deWilde Nurseries prior to his employment at the Ritter Co. 15 years ago.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Doris Senec, Vineland, Mrs. Hazel Whilidin and Mrs. Lorraine Saunders, both of Santa Monica, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Christian, North Pearl Street, three sons, John Clehm, Cedarville, Kenneth Durham, Fairton, and Elwood Durham, Santa Monica; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; six brothers, Parker, Wilson, Irvan, and William Durham, all of Fairton, Hughee Durham, East Commerce Street, and Raymond Durham, Vineland Pike; four sisters, Mrs. Ann Ridgeway, Mrs. Priscilla Pritchett and Mrs. Rebecca Coward, all of Fairton, and Mrs. Sara Coker, Palmyra, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Donald Veater, pastor of the Full Gospel Assembly, on Wednesday at 2pm from the Freitag Funeral Home. The burial will be at the Old Stone Church Cemetery, Fairton. Friends may call Tuesday evening after 7 o’clock at the Freitag Home.

 

Herberta Durham ~1919-2003
4 Feb 2003

Herberta Durham age 84 of Millville died Sunday morning at South Jersey Hospital Newcomb after an extended illness. Born in Philadelphia she had been a resident of Millville for 60 years.

Prior to her retirement she had been a sewing machine operator for Shapiro Clothing Co. in Vineland. Mrs. Durham enjoyed bird watching, gardening and crossword puzzles.

She was predeceased by her daughter Rosemarie Flocco. Survived by her loving husband Reynolds; two grandchildren Rosemarie & Vincent Vasile and Louis Flocco; four great grandchildren Christina, Vincent, Blaise Vasile and Vanessa Flocco; a newphew Ronald & Jancy Durham Sr.; grand nieces & nephews Ronald & Margaret Durham Jr. and Jason R. Durham; great grand nieces Dana & Emma Durham.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday in Barbetti Funeral Home, 2104 E Main St. The burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Viewing Thursday from 10 to 11 AM. Memorial contributions to Millville Thunderbolt Club, PO Box 1513, Millville, NJ 08332.


Hilda Durham 1904-1990

Hilda Durham, formerly of Middletown, died of heart failure Monday, May 28, 1990, in Delaware Hospital for the Chronically ill, Smyrna. She was 86.

Mrs. Durham was a homemaker. Her husband, Carlton Durham, died in 1972.

She is survived by a son. Harry Durham of Middletown and a brother, Paul Ridgeway of Bridgeton, N.J.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, Cheswold, where friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover.

 

Horace Durham ~1908-1952
Chester Times, Chester, Pa., Tuesday, September 23, 1952. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo 13 Feb 2000.

Announcements--Deaths: DURHAM--In Chester Hospital on Sept. 21, 1952, Horace, husband of the late Sara Durham and son of Walter, Sr., and the late Rosie Durham, age 44 years.

Relatives and friends also all organizations of which he was a member are invited to the service on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 1 o'clock at the Funeral Home of Thomas F. Batipps, 601 Washington Ave., Media. Interment Rolling Green Memorial Park. Friends may call Tuesday (this) evening from 7 til 9 and Wednesday from 9 until 11 a.m.

 

Howell Calvin Durham Sr. 1914 -1993
Daily Local News, West Chester, Pa., Wed. Jan. 6, 1993

(SSDI: 6 Jan 1914 - 5 Jan 1993)

1. Obituary: Howell C. Durham Sr., 78, of Malvern, died on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1993, in the Main Line Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Paoli, following a lengthy illness. Born in Moylan, he was a son of the late Walte Rosie Green Durham.

He served with the U.S. Army during World War II on the Red Ball Express in Germany and was the recipient of the European, North African and Middle Eastern medal. He retired as head groundskeeper from Cheyney University and had been employed by Stillwell Moving and Storage Company of Media.

He is survived by three sons, Howell C. Durham Jr., Marshall Durham and Robert Durham, all of Chester; two daughters, Shirley D. Porter of Malvern and Rose Durham of Chester; a brother, Marshall Durham of Darby; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the DeBaptiste Funeral Homes Inc., Worthington and Miner streets, West Chester. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be Monday, Jan. 11, in the Indiantown Gap National Veterans Cemetery, Annville.

2. Funeral Notice: Daily Local News, West Chester, Pa., Thurs., Jan. 7, 1993

DURHAM - in Mainline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Willistown Twp., PA. Howell C. Durham Sr., in his 78th year.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at DeBaptiste Funeral Homes Inc., Worthington and Miner Sts., West Chester, PA, on Saturday, January 9, 1993, 11a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10-11a.m. Interment is Monday, January 11, 1993 in Indiantown Gap National Veteran's Cemetery, Annville, PA.

 

Hughee Durham ~1915-1985

1. Obituary:  Hughee Durham, 70, of 495 E. Commerce St., died Wednesday morning at Bridgeton Hospital where he had been a patient for the past week. Born in Fairfield Township, the son of the late Rebecca and Henry Durham, he was the husband of Agnes C. Durham. Mr. and Mrs. Durham celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary this past June.

He was employed by the Jersey Tyler Foundry as a crane operator until he retired eight years ago on a medical disability.  He was a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church in Gouldtown and served as steward for several years.  He also was a member of the ICA. He had served in the armed forces in World War II in the European Theate was a member of the VFW.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Agnes I. Durham, Ph.D., of Marlboro; a son, Bruce A. Durham of Bridgeton; two grandchildren, Beth A. Durham and  Brooke A. Durham; two sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Pritchet of Bridgeton and Mrs. Sarah Coker of Palmyra; and a brother, Irving Durham of Fairton.

Funeral services will be at held 2 p.m. Sunday from the Trinity A.M.E. Church in Gouldtown with the Rev. Alvin Stokes officiating.  Friends may call Sunday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be made in Gouldtown Memorial Park.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Lively Funeral Home:

2. Death Notice:  DURHAM — In Bridgeton Hospital, of 495 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, on Wednesday, July 17, 1985.  Hughee Durham, husband of Agnes Cuff Durham, father of Agnes I. Durham. and Bruce A. Durham, brother of Irving Durham, Priscilla Pritchet and Sarah Coker, grandfather of Beth A. and Brooke A. Durham, aged 70 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Trinity A.M.E. Church in Gouldtown on Sunday,  July 21 at 2 p.m.   Interment at Gouldtown Memorial Park. Friends may call prior to services from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St..

 

Huey Arthur Durham  1935-2006
6 Oct 2006

Huey Arthur 'Bucky' Durham of Harrington died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 71. Mr. Durham was born June 16, 1935, in Deepwater, N. J., son of the late Enoch E. and Mary L. (Seward) Durham.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Durham was employed as a cable splicer for 35 years with the Diamond State Telephone Co. He started at their Wilmington location and was later transferred to the company's Pennsville, N.J., office, from where he retired in 1988. He was a member of Glenside Church of the Nazarene in Pennsville and transferred his membership to Milford Church of the Nazarene after moving to the area in 1988. Mr. Durham was a member of the Harrington Senior Center, Frederica Senior Center, a membe past president of Murderkill Lions Club in Frederica and a member of the A.A.R.P. He also served as chairman of Kent County Parks and Recreation Department for 13 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Enoch; and a sister, Emma Mary Fellenbaum. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Reba C. Durham; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Christopher Slusser Sr. of Bea Arlene Frances and Lloyd Sims of Pennsville; a sister, Edna Jane Flickinger of Pennsville; and four grandchildren; Kristen Slusser, Christopher Slusser Jr., Carolyn Slusse
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview A, Milford. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Murderkill Lions Club, P.O. Box 236, Frederica, DE 19946; or Milford Church of the Nazarene, Youth Center, 11 N.W. Salevan Place, Milford, DE 19963.

 

Isaiah Return Durham 1902-1987

Isaiah R. Durham, 85, of Dover, died Friday of heart failure in Kent General Hospital. Mr. Durham was an auto mechanic for many years in the Philadelphia area. He retired in 1968 and moved to Dover.

He was a member of Immanuel Union United Methodist Church and Modern Maturity Center in Dover. His wife, Gertrude, died in 1984. He is survived by a sister, Lottie Augusta of Wilmington; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, Cheswold, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Torbert Funeral Chapel, Reed and Bradford Streets, Dover. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Modern Maturity Center, Dover.

Church Funeral Program: Isaiah Return Durham, October 18, 1902 - November 26, 1987. Funeral Services December 11, 1987, 1 P.M., Immanuel Union U.M. Church, Cheswold, Delaware. Officiating: Reverend Pamela J. Lardear. Final Resting Place: Immanuel Church Cemetery, Cheswold, Delaware.

 

James H. Durham 1998-1999

James H. Durham of Dover died accidentally Sunday, Oct. 9, 1999, in A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington. He was 17 months old. James was the son of Tina Durham of Dover.

He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers Charles Crockett and Wilber Durham, both of Dover. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Shawn and Steven Durham of Dover; a sister, Jayda Durham of Dover; grandmothe step-grandfather, Annette and Walter Schanding Jr. of Dover; grandfather, Walter Durham of Dover; great-grandmothers, Margaret Crockett and Rhoda Durham, both of Dover; great-great-grandmother, and step-great-great-grandfather, Edna and Donald Williams of Dover; and friends Kevin Pearsall, Keith Hicks, Stacey Spence, Angie Spence and Penny Levan, all of Dover.

Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Immanuel Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Cheswold.

 

James Hartley Durham ~1914-1987

1.  Obituary: James Hartley Durham, 73, of RD 1, Irving Avenue, Millville died Thursday evening in the Cumberland County Medical Center.  Born in the Salem County area, he was the son of the late Elwood and Dorcas Pierce Durham.

 An U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired employee of Martin Dye. He was a member of Full Gospel Assembly of Bridgeton.

Surviving are his wife, Carrie E. Pierce Durham; and two sisters, Ruth Jones and Lois Bannister, both of Bridgeton.  Services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday from the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St., with the Rev. Roger Yost officiating.   Interment will be made at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Gouldtown Memorial Park.  Friends will be received after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

2.  Death Notice:  DURHAM — In Cumberland Medical Center, of RD 1, Irving Ave., Millville, N.J., Thursday,  Nov. 5, 1987.  James Hartley Durham, husband of Carrie E. Pierce Durham, brother of Ruth Jones and Lois Bannister, aged 73 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, on Monday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m.  Interment at Gouldtown Memorial Park on Tuesday at 10 a.m.  Friends may  call Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

James R. Durham Sr.     -died 2002       Mitsawokett connection not established)
21 Apr 2002

On April 15, 2002, of W. Berlin, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee Woodford). Devoted father of Patricia Harrison of W. Berlin and James R., Jr. of Williamstown. Also survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.Mr. Durham was a WWII Army Veteran.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Green Grove Baptist Church, 240 Cushman Ave., W. Berlin.

Funeral Service 12:00 PM.  Cremation & Interment private.   Arrangements under the direction of the Costantino Funeral Home, 231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin.


Jane Wallace Durham 1933-2007
24 Dec 2007

Jane Wallace Durham of Dover died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Christiana Care-Christiana Hospital, Newark. She was 74. Mrs. Durham was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Millington, Md., daughter of the late George and Louise (Lockwood) Wallace.

She worked at Leed's Travel Ware, Smyrna, for 25 years, and for the Delaware Home and Hospital, Smyrna, for 18 years, retiring in 1998. Mrs. Durham was an avid fan of Hank Williams Jr. and held the longest membership with his fan club. She enjoyed cooking and collecting cookbooks.

Mrs. Durham is survived by her husband of 41 years, Nehemiah Durham; her daughters, Bonnie Collins and her husband Mike of Marydel and Lynn Churchman and her husband Dan of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three brothers, Carlton Wallace of Newark, Richard Wallace of Sudlersville, Md., and Marvin Wallace of Crumpton, Md.; a sister, Shirley Daniels of Clayton; and two grandchildren, Mark Massey and Kellie Massey.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Crumpton Cemetery. Arrangements by the Galena (Md.) Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech.



Janet M. Hymer Durham 1952-2013 

On May 2, 2013, Janet M. Hymer Durham, 60, of Bridgeton, beloved wife of Howard J. Durham, Jr.,  devoted mother of Toni L. Dick (Michael) and T.J. Durham (Jennifer),  loving mom-mom of Brandon, Hunter and Aidan, dear sister of Cheryl Plummer, Donald Hymer, Mary Dean, Nancy Loatman, Ephie Hymer, Harriett Cuff and the late Linda Johnson, daughter of the late Ephraim and Laura (Hewitt) Many loving nieces and nephews. 

Janet loved her grandsons and dogs more than anything. She was never happier than when working on the family farm or at the pony races. She will always be remembered for her famous baking. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation Friday 7:00-8:00 pm at the Egizi Funeral Home 119 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp. Memorial service 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com


 

Jerry W. Durham  1947-2013

Jerry W. Durham, age 64, of Newark, DE. passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013.  He was born Jun 24, 1947.

A loving son, father and husband, Jerry is survived by his wife of 39 years Cynthia Durham, two sons Chad Durham and Douglas Durham and his wife Sandra, two grandchildren, Julia Durham and Douglas Durham Jr., and a step grandson Brandon Wong.  He was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Wilma Durham. 

Jerry’s hobbies were his children and grandchildren.  In his younger days you would find Jerry tinkering with cars of all kinds fast or slow including tuning dragsters for his best friend John Merion or backing up Joe Jacono’s famous “Rollin Stoned” funny car.  Jerry had a smile for everyone; he celebrated life every day and cherished his friends but especially his family. 

Visitation:  6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Thu May 23, 2013, Corleto-Latina Family Center.  A Memorial Service will be celebrated for Jerry on Thursday evening May 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Corleto Latina Center, 807 North Union Street, Wilmington, where friends may call after 6:30 pm.



Jason Ronald Durham 1975-2002

Jason Ronald Durham of Smyrna died Friday, March 15, 2002. He was 26. Mr. Durham was born April 25, 1975, in Dover, son of Ronald A. Durham and Susan Davis Durham of Smyrna.

He was a 1993 graduate of Smyrna High School. Mr. Durham worked as a groomsman for Davis and MacDonalds Stables in Smyrna, grooming standard bred racehorses, and had recently begun jogging them. He loved all animals, especially horses and dogs, and was an avid reader. Mr. Durham was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Smyrna.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Jeffrey R. Durham, with whom he lived; his maternal grandparents, Medford and Eleanor Davis of Clayton; his paternal grandparents, Hattie and Eugene Robinson of Dover, and Ronald and Barbara Durham Sr. of Centreville, Va.; his stepmother, Sharon Durham of Smyrna; and many special aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 22-24 W. Mt. Vernon St., Smyrna, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Asbury United Methodist Church Youth Ministries, PO Box 330, Smyrna, DE 19977, to the Smyrna-Clayton Boys & Girls Club, 240 East Commerce St., Smyrna, DE 19977, or to the Kent County SPCA, PO Box 224, Dover, DE 19903. Arrangements by Faries Funeral Directors, Inc., Smyrna. Letters of condolences may be made at www.fariesfuneralhomes.com.

 

Jean M. Sheakley Durham   ~1942-1999             (Mitsawokett connection not established)
19 Dec 1999

On Dec. 16, 1999, Jean M. Sheakley Durham, 57, of Haddon Hts, NJ.Beloved wife of the late Frank Durham; dear mother of Jill of Haddon Hts., Tom (Ginny) of Blackwood and John (Judy) of Barrington. Also survived by six grandchildren and a great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Tues., 11AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 7th Ave.and Green St., Haddon Hts., NJ 08035. Interment, Oakland Cem., Phila., Pa. Friends may call Tues. after 9:30AM at the Church. O.E.S. Service, Tues., 10AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church and/or Lourdes Associates Foundation, 1600 Haddon A, Camden, NJ 08103. Arrangements by: Foster'sfuneral Home, Audubon, NJ.

 


Jeffrey Carl Durham ~1957-2006
3 Mar 2006

Jeffrey Carl Durham, son of the late Irvin and Ellen (Johnson) Durham, departed this life Tuesday at his home in Cedarville, N.J. He was 49. He was born in Bridgeton and was a life long area resident. He was an autobody mechanic having been employed by OLIN'S in Vineland and Mustang World in Newfield.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Deanne (Taylor) Durham, three sons Jeffrey, Justin and Jason, a brother Irvin "Butch'', 8 sisters Rebecca Rivera, Cecilia Stewart, Ellen Durham, Noa Brooks, Lindy Brown, Kathy Hannah, Joyce Durham and Marie Bailey, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a brother Bruce "Booker.''

Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Temple Willow and so. Pine Sts., Bridgeton. Internment will be in the Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church Saturday from 10-11 a.m. Services entrusted to Edwards And Son Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeton and Salem N.J.

 

Jeremiah “Jerry” Durham ~1927-1998

1. Obituary: Jeremiah “Jerry” Durham, 71, of Fairfield Township, died Wednesday in the Atlantic City Medical Center -- Mainland Division. Born in Greenwich, son of the late Marvel and Rhoda Seeney Durham, he was employed as a truck driver for Woodruff Oil Co. for 37 years prior to his retirement in 1992.

He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and received three bronze service stars, Japan Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal and Service Star Distinguished Unit Emblem.

Surviving are his wife, Betty (nee Mosley); a son, Jeremiah D. Moore of Fairfield; a daughter, Betty G. Gandy of Fairfield; four brothers, Allen of Greenwich, Ralph of Bridgeton, Edward of Washington and Joseph of Tennessee; two sisters, Rosie Durham Miller of Greenwich and Rhoda of Dover, Del.; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond Durham and Marvel Durham, Jr., and three sisters, Dolly Loatman, Frances Morgan and Lydie Morris. The Rev. Francis E. Champion will officiate at memorial services at 11 a.m. Monday in the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 Route 77, Carll’s Corner. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

2. Death notice: Durham, Jeremiah “Jerry” of Fairton, NJ on Wednesday, August 26, 1998. Husband of Betty Mosley Durham; father of Jeremiah D. Moore and Betty J. Gandy. Age 71 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services, without further notice, from the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ on Monday morning Aug 31 at 11:00. Interment private at the convenience of the family. There will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Mr. Durham’s memory to American Heart Association.



Joseph T. Durham Jr., 65, of Sharptown, Md., formerly of Pittsgrove Township, died Tuesday in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. He had been in failing health for the last four years. Born in Camden, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Claire Curley Durham. He lived in Pittsgrove Township for several years before moving to Sharptown, where he lived for seven years.

Retired for the last eight years, he was formerly employed with Ferucci Nursery in Newfield as a truck driver. He also worked at Mays Landing Lumber Co. in Vineland. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Deepwater Boys Club, American Legion of Sharptown and an avid craftsman and carpenter.

Surviving are his wife, Marva Price Durham; three sons, Joseph T. Durham III, and James G. Durham, both of Sharptown, and David S. Durham of Tenn.; one daughter, Kimberly A. Sibley of Carmel; one brother, Wilbur S. Durham of Gibbstown; two sisters, Clara Cobb of Pennsville and Barbara Durham of Carneys Point; and one grandson. He was predeceased by a brother, Alvin H. Durham.

Services are Friday at 11 a.m. at Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township by the Rev. Wilburn Massic.  Burial will be in Lawnside Cemetery in Woodstown.  Friends will be received Thursday between 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home,

 

Julia A. Durham 1923-2001

Julia A. Durham of Wilmington died of heart failure Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Wilmington Hospital of Christiana Care, Wilmington. She was 78. Mrs. Durham was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Martinsburg, W.Va.

She retired from Capitol Uniform and Linen in 1996. Mrs. Durham enjoyed going to bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Durham, in 1991; and a brother, William Taddeo, in 1997. She is survived by two sons, Paul E. Winters of Hartly and Charles P. Zepp of Martinsburg; two sisters, Pauline Murphy of New Castle and Anna Mann of Tampa, Fla.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Marydel, Md. The family suggests memorial contributions to Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Marydel, MD. Arrangements by Faries Funeral Home in Dover.

 

Kevin "Boc" Durham ~1962-2004
14 Jun 2004

Kevin "Boc" Durham, 42, of Bridgeton, died Thursday evening, June 10, 2004, in South Jersey Healthcare-Bridgeton. He had been in failing health for the past 4 years. Mr. Durham was born in Bridgeton and was the son of the late Wilson I. and Pauline Sanderlin Durham. He had been a lifetime resident of Bridgeton.

He had been employed with various contractors in the Bridgeton area.

Survivors include five sisters Arlene Miller, Delores Durham and Bernetta Pierce all of Bridgeton, Bonnie Smith of Willingboro and Gwendolyn Morris of Delaware, one brother Wilson Durham Jr. of Bridgeton, three half brothers Charles Ridgeway and Larry Ridgeway both of Fairfield Towship and Tubby Durham of Atlantic City, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three half brothers Schoolar Ridgeway, Billy Ridgeway and Urie Ridgeway.

Funeral services will be held in the Crusaders for Christ Church, Reeves Road, Bridgeton, on Wednesday afternoon, June 16, at 1 O'clock. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Hopewell Township. Friends will be received Wednesday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Township.

 


Lawrence Sargent Durham 1924-2005

Obituary 1: Lawrence Sargent Durham of Dover died Monday, April 4, 2005. He was 80. Mr. Durham was born in Dover to the late Benjamin and Anna M. Durham.

He worked as a farmer for the Gibe Farms for 29 years, later worked for Garrison's Lake Golf in their grounds maintenance crew, and then worked for the Capitol School District for 13 years as the foreman of their grounds crew. He retired from the school district in 1989 after 13 years. Mr. Durham was a member of the Immanual Union United Methodist Church, where he served as the President of the trustee's board for 36 years. He was an avid hunter, loved gardening, working with and repairing small engines, and most of all loved bragging about his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Mr. Durham is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edith Reed Durham; two daughters, Sheila Darlene Mosley of Bridgeton, N.J. and Wanda Parton of Dover, Del.; two sisters, Lillian Coker and Marian Carter both of Dover; four grandchildren, Dale Pierce of Pittsgrove, N.J., Chuck Mosley of Bridgeton, N.J., Allen Mosley of Millville, N.J., and Lesley Combs of Dover; 7 great grandchildren, Beverly Ricci of Vineland, N.J., Ashley Mosley of Bridgeton, Arieonna and Adora Mosley of Millville, Jae'Lynn Combs of Dover, Marc Terron and Allie J. Mosley both of Millville. Also surviving are; two great-great grandchildren, Savannah Payne of Vineland, and Vince Saunders III of Bridgeton.

Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005 in the Immanual Union Unite Methodist Church, 756 Main St., Cheswold, Del., where friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in the Immanual Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial contributions be sent to Immanual Union U. M. Church, P.O. Box 309 Cheswold, Del. 19936 or Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, Del. 19901. Local arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel 302-734-3341.

Obituary 2: Lawrence Sargent Durham of Dover died Monday, April 4, 2005, in Westminster Village, Dover. He was 80. Mr. Durham was born in Dover, son of the late Benjamin and Anna M. Durham.

He worked as a farmer for the Gibe Farms for 29 years, for Garrisons Lake Golf Club in their grounds maintenance crew, and then worked for the Capital School District for 13 years as the foreman of their grounds crew, retiring in 1989. He was an avid hunter, loved gardening, working with and repairing small engines, and most of all loved bragging about his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Durham was a member of Immanual Union United Methodist Church, where he served as president of the trustees board for 36 years.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edith Pearl Reed Durham; two daughters, Sheila Darlene Mosley of Bridgeton, N.J., and Wanda Parton of Dover; two sisters, Lillian Coker and Marian Carter, both of Dover; four grandchildren, Dale Pierce of Pittsgrove, N.J., Chuck Mosley of Bridgeton, N.J., Allen Mosley of Millville, N.J., and Lesley Combs of Dover; seven great-grandchildren, Beverly Ricci of Vineland, N.J., Ashley Mosley of Bridgeton, Arieonna Mosley and Adora Mosley, both of Millville, Jae'Lynn Combs of Dover, and Marc Terron and Allie J. Mosley, both of Millville; and two great-great-grandchildren, Savannah Payne of Vineland, and Vince Saunders III of Bridgeton.

Services will be noon Saturday in Immanual Union United Methodist Church , 756 Main St., Cheswold, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Immanual Church Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Immanual Union United Methodist Church P.O. Box 309 Cheswold, DE 19936 or to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901.

 

Leonard William Durham Sr. ~1924-2007
(Also known as William 'Jake' Durham)
24 Jan 2007

William "Jake" Durham Sr., 83 years, of Clayton, NJ, died on Tues. Jan. 23, 2007 in the Kennedy Mem. Hospital, Washington Township, N.J., after a long battle with cancer. Born and raised in the Woodstown area, he was a resident of Clayton for the past 63 years. He was a graduate of Woodstown High School, Class of 1943.

Jake enjoyed gardening, hunting and going to his cabin in Pa., and traveling to Florida and California. He was on the Board of Directors for the Wilson Lake Memorial Park, a trustee for Cedar Green Cemetery Association of Clayton, member of the Clayton Lions Club, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Clayton. He was a retired fruit farmer.

Jake is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy L. Nee McInnes, and his devoted sons, William Jr., and his wife Helen of Vineland, and Douglas and his wife Audrey of Clayton. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Brother of Melvin Durham, and Lucy Ranagan, both of Calif. Predeceased by his brother Wesley, and his sister Gladys Berkenbine.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Sat. Jan. 27th, at 11 a.m., at the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME, Broad & Maple Sts., Clayton, N.J. Viewing Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and Sat. Morning from 10 a.m. to service time. Interment, Cedar Green Cem. Clayton. For those who so desire, the family request contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 351 N. Delsea Dr. Clayton, NJ 08312.

 

Leroy A. Durham 1919-2000

Leroy A. Durham of Dover died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000 in Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 80.

Mr. Durham was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Kenton, the youngest son of 13 children born to the late Enoch and Lola Durham. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired as a master sergeant. Mr. Durham owned and operated Leroy's TV Service in Dover. He also worked at Everhart Brothers TV Repair in Smyrna. He enjoyed gardening, especially his roses. He also enjoyed working on his computer for hours. Mr. Durham was a member of the VFW in Dover.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Leroy A. Durham II in 1994. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Thelma C. Durham of Dover; a son, William E. Durham of Smyma; two daughters, Pamela Stevenson and her husband, Frank of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and Cheryl Moos of Wilmington; and six grandchildren, Andrew, Pamela, Joseph, Jason, Timothy, and Maggie.

Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., in Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Instead of flowers the family suggests contributions to: DAV, 183 South St., Camden, DE 19934, or to Shepard's Place, P.O. Box 1969, Dover, DE 19903.

 

LeRoy K. Durham Sr. ~1915-1990

 1. Obituary:  LeRoy K. Durham Sr., 72, of 75 Finley Station Road, Bridgeton, died Wednesday morning at home. He had been in failing health the past seven years and seriously ill the past two months.

Mr. Durham was born in Fairfield Township. He was the son of the late Luthe Maude Loatman Durham, and was the husband of Bertha Durham who passed away this past January. He had resided at his present address the past yea prior to that had lived in Fairton for 35 years.

Mr. Durham in his early years was engaged in farming and later owned and operated his own trucking company. He was a member of Local Teamsters Union No. 676 and for 10 years was at the Nuclear Plant retiring in 1979. He was a member of the American Trap Shooting Association.

Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie Raines of Bridgeton, Peggy Mosley of Milford, Del., and Jacqueline Briggs of Woodbury; a brother, Howard Durham Sr. of Greenwich; five sisters, Dorothy Burrell of Salem, MayBelle Bordley of Bridgeton, Julia Durham and, Jean Okonski, both of Santa. Rosa, Calif., and Edith Loatman of Elmer; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.   Mr. Durham was predeceased by a son, LeRoy K. Durham, Jr.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Road (Route 49); Salem.  Interment at Fernwood Memorial Park Cemetery.  Friends will be received Friday evening after 7 at the funeral home.   Contributions in Mr. Durham’s memory may be made to the Cumberland County Hospice, North High Street, Millville, N.J. 08332.

2. Death Notice:  DURHAM— Of 75 Finley Station Road, Bridgeton, N.J., Wednesday, March 28, 1990.  LeRoy K. Durham Sr., husband of the Bertha Durham, father of Bo-- Raines, Peggy Mosley and Jacqueline Briggs, aged 75 years.

 Private funeral services will be at the convenience of the family from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Road (Rt. 49), Salem. Interment Fernwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening after 7 o’clock at the funeral home. If desired contributions may be made to Cumberland County Hospice, High St., Millville, N.J. 08332

 

Lishia A. Kelly Durham 1904-1989
(Contributed by Lishia Durham Heard)

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Lishia A. Durham. Funeral Service Thursday, May 11, 1989—11:00 a.m. The White Rock Baptist Church, 53rd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reverend William J. Shaw, Pastor.

Lishia A. Durham was born December 22, 1904 to the late George and Frances Kelly in Accomac County, Virginia.

She received all of her formal education in the public schools of Accomac County. In early adulthood, she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made this city her home. She enjoyed employment as a housekeeper to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Degit until their deaths. She then retired alter more than 30 years of service.

Lishia was joined in holy matrimony to the late Robert E. Durham in 1945.

Lishia was truly a kind and loving person who spent many hours in the service of God and her church. She could always be counted on to care for the sick and be counted as a friend in your darkest hour.

On Thursday, May 4, 1989, at 1:40 a.m., the Lord ended her suffering and called her to His bosom, where she is now without pain and at peace.

She is survived by two daughters, Barbara and Lishia M , six grandchildren, Chantell, Lisa, Chris, Franklin, Michelle, and Sonora, one brother, Howard Kelly, one sister, Ann Kelly; five sisters-in-law, Mary, Kay, Julia, Pearl, and Helen, two brothers-in-law, Marshall and Hal, two aunts, Mae Fletcher arid Seama Watson, nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. She will be sadly missed.

The Terry Funeral Home, Funeral Directors.

 

Lloyd Durham Sr. ~1929-2000
(Note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: “Mom's sister Cora's son Lloyd”)

Cumberland Reminder, January 12, 2000: Lloyd Durham Sr., 71, of Bridgeton, Dec. 29, a construction worker, he was a member of Jubilee Community Church.

Obituary: Lloyd Durham Sr., 71, of Bridgeton died Wednesday in Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born in Dover, DE, son of the Enoch and Cora Carney Durham, he was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Corney from infancy. He was the husband of Mary Coombs Durham to whom he had been married for 53 years. He had been employed as a construction worker for the Bechtel Corporation and was a member of Local 222, Camden for 25 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Jubilee Community Church of Quinton.

Also surviving are a son, Lloyd Jr., Fairfield Township: a daughter, Darlene Williams of Hopewell Township: two brothers, Smith of P granddaughter. He was predeceased by a twin, Floyd; and brothers Elme Enoch Jr; and a sister Lola Mae Holmes.

 

Lydia Price Durham~1919-2004
10 Dec 2004

Lydia Price Durham, aged 85, of Rosenhayn, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004 in South Jersey HealthCare-Elmer after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Alvin Durham and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde C. Price.  Mrs. Durham was born in Hartford, Tenn. and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Carrie Wilds Cagle. She had been a resident of Rosenhayn for 37 years, coming from Elmer.  Prior to her retirement, she had been self-employed as a home health aide in this area for several years. 

Lydia was a member of Norma Independent Free Will Baptist Church and was an avid gardene enjoyed quilting, sewing and canning. She also loved singing, song writing and playing the guitar. 

Survivors include: three daughters, Marva J. Durham of Sharptown, Md., Carol Henry of Pittsgrove and Sharon Myers of Rosenhayn; one son, Felix Price of Pittsgrove; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by two sons, Clyde “John” Price and Ronnie Price; 8 brothers, Edmund Cagle, Jessie Cagle, Bernie “Hud” Cagle, Mike Cagle, Bill Cagle, Dutch Cagle, Rufus Cagle and Ernest Cagle; and two sisters, Martha Ford Crisp and Laura Clark Parker. 

Her pastor, Rev. Wilburn Massie, will conduct funeral services in the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Hwy. 77, Upper Deerfield Twp., on Friday evening, December 10 at 7 p.m. Friends will be received Friday evening between 6 and 7 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.  Additional services will be held in the Brown Funeral Home, Newport, Tenn. on Monday, December 13, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Dandridge, Tenn. The Brown Funeral Home, Funeral Directors.

 

 

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