University Obituaries for 2015

Below is a list of employees and retirees who passed away as reported to Duke Human Resources.

December 2015

Diana Nemergut, a Biology – Associate Professor (Tenure) serving Duke University, died December 30, 2015. Diana began her career on July 1, 2014.

Leonard Kennard, a former employee working in the Physics Department of Duke University, died December 27, 2015. Leonard’s career began March 20, 1989 retiring April 01, 1999.

Madie Allen, a former employee working in the Atrium, died December 26, 2015.  Madie began working with Duke on January 01, 1987 retiring July 01, 2008.

Beverly Stone, a former Organizer for Tropical Studies, died December 23, 2015. Beverly’s career began with Duke on January 01, 1974 retiring July 01, 1996.

Willard Tisdale Jr.,a former Personnel Food Service employee, died December 17, 2015. Willard began working with Duke on September 01, 1980 retiring January 01, 2009.

Nalini Tellaprolu, an Application Analyst working with Maestro Care-FTES, died December 17, 2015. Nalini’s career began August 01, 2013.

Cornelia B. Service, a former employee working in the Geriatric Psychiatry Department of Duke, died December 12, 2015. Cornelia’s career began on March 01, 1962 retiring January 01, 1998.

Phyllis Holshouser, a former Duke Regional Hospital Pharmacy employee, died on December 13, 2015. Phyllis worked at Duke from February 27, 1989 until retirement on May 01, 2005.

Raleigh Williams, a former Medical Center Research Material employee with Duke University, died December 10, 2015. Raleigh’s career began on October 01, 1967 retiring July 01, 1997.

Laura A. Turkel, a Nurse Practitioner working with HOA Unfunded Research Projects, died December 10, 2015. Laura began working with Duke on October 01, 1967 retiring July 01, 1997.

Bobbie Williams, a former employee with Duke University’s Police Administration & Support, died December 09, 2015. Bobbie served Duke from August 04, 1975 retiring February 01, 2004.

William T. Hardaker Jr., an Orthopaedic Research Professor (Tenure) with Duke, died December 04, 2015. William’s career began on July 01, 1973 servicing Duke for over forty years.

Kenneth Simpson, a former employee of Third West with Duke, died December 01, 1982.  Kenneth’s career began at Duke on August 01, 1982 retiring October 01, 2004.

November

Mary C. Owens, an Administrative Assistant at Transfusion Services Laboratory, died November 27, 2015. Mary began her career at Duke on October 14, 1991.

Cresencia Cruz, a former employee with Outpatient Data Entry, died November 27, 2015. Cresencia’s career began on October 02, 1975 retiring October 01. 1999.

Gloria W. Tapp,a former employee with the Oak Room (DS), died November 27, 2015. Gloria began working with Duke on April 5, 1948 spanning over 40 years retiring July 01, 1992.

Geneva H. Robinson, a Lab Technician IV at Core Laboratory, died November 25, 2015.  Geneva’s career began on October 21, 1968.

Sylvia Wellman, a former Clinical Coagulation Laboratory Technician, died November 24, 2015. Sylvia began her career with Duke on May 04, 1983 retiring January 01, 2004.

Therlan H. Thompson, a former employee with GSD Supp. Fac Linen Department, died on November 24, 2015. Therlan worked at Duke from January 21, 1956 until retirement on October 01, 1991 spanning thirty five years of service.

Oma Smith, a former Dean with the School of BA-General Administration, died November 14, 2015. Oma began working with Duke on May 01, 1966 retiring June 01, 1991.

Annie R. Williams, a former employee with the OB Unit –N- 5700 of Duke University Health System, died November 09, 2015. Annie began working with Duke on September 01, 1968 retiring January 01, 1995.

Jackie Kasell, a former employee with Duke University Clinical Electrophysiol Laboratory, died November 05, 2015. Jackie served Duke for thirty six years beginning July 01, 1967 retiring December 01, 2003.

Donnie Strickland, a former Radiology Ultrasound Technician with Duke University Health System, died November 04, 2015. Donnie’s career began on October 01, 1978 retiring May 01, 2015.

Dallas Burnette, a former Housekeeper, died November 03, 2015. Dallas’s career began at Duke on October 08, 1973 retiring November 01, 2002.

Bruce Temple, a former employee with Duke’s Traffic and Parking Department, died November 01, 2015. Bruce began his career at Duke on April 04, 1997 retiring July 01, 2009.

October

Beaufort Stainback, a former employee with the Pediatric Clinic of Duke University Health System, died October 31, 2015. Beaufort’s career began on March 01, 1968 retiring August 01, 1988.

Brenda Beekman, a former employee with Duke University Health System Medical Unit-4300, died October 30, 2015. Brenda’s career began with Duke on November 13, 2000 retiring May 01, 2013.

Dorothy Blackwell, a Provost Duke’s Res & Development Department, died October 29, 2015.  Dorothy began working with Duke on December 01, 1985 retiring May 01, 2003.

Dorothy Cameron, a former employee with the Cardiology Clinic, died October 22, 2015. Dorothy began working with Duke on December 01, 1968 retiring on August 01, 1989.

Jennie Holloway, a former Housekeeper with the Medical Center, died October 16, 2015. Jennie began working with Duke on November 20, 1974 retiring April 01, 1989.

Cynthia Chavious, a former employee with Duke Translational Medicine, died October 16, 2015. Cynthia began working with Duke on August 01, 1977 retiring August 01, 2015.

Luscious Daye, a former Food Services Worker, died on October 15, 2015. Luscious began her career at Duke on November 14, 1958 spanning over thirty years, retiring February 01, 1989.

Maggie Jones, a former Housekeeper, died on October 13, 2015. Maggie began her career on July 29, 1967 spanning over thirty years, retiring from Duke November 01, 1999.

Delores Allison, a former employee with Duke working as Administrative Support, died October 10, 2015.  Delores began her career with Duke on August 21, 1970 retiring October 01, 1996.

Kathryn Buchanan, a former employee with Duke’s In-service Education Department, died on October 10, 2015. Kathy began her career at Duke on June 10, 1963 retiring February 01, 1983

Thomas Bigelow, a former Material Management Employee working in the Business Office, died October 09, 2015. Thomas served Duke for thirty years beginning his career on August 18, 1975 retiring December 01, 2005.

Thelma George, who worked in the Preservation Department of Duke, died October 08, 2015. Thelma began her career on April 01, 1993.

Marie Allen, a former employee with the Duke DN Ancillary-Operations, died October 05, 2015. Marie began working with Duke on March 13, 1980 retiring April 01, 2003.

September

Alton Lovette, a former employee of Duke working in the Physics Department, died September 21, 2015.  Alton’s career began with Duke on September 01, 1951 spanning over forty years retiring on October 01, 1993.

Norman Patterson, a former Convenience Copier Program employee, died September 19, 2015. Norman began his career at Duke on March 28, 1973 retiring November 01, 1998.

Marian Fine, a former employee with the Gynecological Specialties Division, died September 16, 2015. Marian began working at Duke on July 21, 1970 retiring April 01, 1999.

Mary McLean, a former employee with Duke Outpatient Clinic, died September 12, 2015. Mary began her career with Duke on May 03, 2004 retiring October 01, 2009.

Shelby Eaton, a former employee with Duke University Health System working with the Operating Room Division, died September 05, 2015.  Shelby began working with Duke on May 24, 1965 retiring July 01, 2004.

Mary Eaton, a former employee of Duke working in Central Supply, died on September 05, 2015.  Mary Began working with Duke on July 15, 1963 retiring January 01, 1987.

Louise Bost, formerly employed with Duke’s Medical Unit Support Department, died on September 03, 2015.  Louise’s career with Duke began on June 01, 1976 retiring October 01, 1990.

Shirley Taylor, a former employee with Duke University Health System working with the Patient Nutrition Food Division, died September 03, 2015.  Shirley began working with Duke on July 01, 1956 retiring July 01, 1995. Her career spanned nearly forty years.

Judith Rendall, a former employee with the Private Diagnostic Clinical – Multidisciplinary Department, died on September 02, 2015.  Judith worked at Duke since August 22, 1982, retiring October 01, 2010.

Annie L. Johnson, a former Duke employee with Orthopaedic Clinic of Duke University Health System, died September 01, 2015.  Annie began her career at Duke on May 19, 1960 until retirement on July 01, 1996.

August

Eunice Dunn, a former employee with the Eye Center working with the Inpatient Unit, died August 30, 2015. Eunice retired on July 01, 1989. Her career with Duke began on July 02, 1962.

Vanzula Lee, a former employee who worked in the Eye Center, died on August 30, 2015.  Vanzula’s career began with Duke on October 25, 1965 retiring May 01, 1995.

Nell Locust, a former employee with Duke Regional Hospital working in the Operating Room, died August 29, 2015.  Nell’s career began with Duke on August 9, 1962 retiring February 01, 2003.

Irene Hardister, a former employee of Duke University Health System working in the Delivery Room, died on August 24, 2015. Irene began her career at Duke on October 5, 1981 retiring February 01, 1998.

Tracey L. Johnson, a Clinical Registered Nurse IV-EC OR, died on August 24, 2015. Tracey began her career with Duke on May 01, 2006.

Rebecca Hodges, a former employee with Environmental Services, died August 22, 2015. Rebecca began her career on February 24, 1979 retiring December 01, 2002 spanning thirty six years of service with Duke.

Theo Tate, a former employee of Duke University working on West Campus as a Housekeeper, died August 21, 2015. 2015. Theo’s career began with Duke on September 21, 1971 retiring January 01, 1996.

Flora Pearce, a former employee with Duke Raleigh Hospital working on the 5th Floor Nursing - ME, died August 08, 2015. Flora began working with Duke on August 01, 1995, retiring October 01, 2012.

Sandra Lawson, a Medical Licensed Practical Nurse at Southpoint Pediatric, died on August 05, 2015. Sandra began her career on November 02, 1981 serving Duke for thirty four years.

Joe B. Lomick, a Data Terminal Operator for the Surgical Unit Support Center, died August 05, 2015.   Joe began his career with Duke on August 15, 1983 spanning over thirty years.

Teresa J. Fuquay, a Patient Account Associate with PRMO, died August 04, 2015.  Teresa began working at Duke on August 14, 1989.

Lue Smith, a former employee with Duke University working on West Campus as a Housekeeper, died August 03, 2015.  Lue’s career began with Duke on June 27, 1974 retiring May 01, 1993.

Elwood Jones, a former employee with Duke University working in the Parking Garage, died August 01, 2015. Elwood began his career at Duke on October 12, 2000, retiring March 01, 2014.

July

Kenneth Davis, a former employee working in the Office of the Dean- Graduate School, died July 28, 2015. Kenneth’s career with Duke began June 02, 1986 retiring September 01, 2009.

Billy Champion, a former Maintenance Department Employee working with the Medical Center Division, died on July 27, 2015. Billy’s career began with Duke on March 08, 1985 retiring May 01, 2001.

John D. Mills, an employee with Duke’s Henderson Family Medicine Facility, died July 27, 2015. John began working at Duke on July 01, 1985.

Daniel C. Scheirer, an employee with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences –Academic Deans, died July 24, 2015. Daniel’s career began with Duke on July 01, 2007.

Larne Luckett,a former employee with Duke University’s Housekeeping Operations Unit, died July 22, 2015. Larne’s career began with Duke on December 4, 1989 retiring September 01, 2009.

Pauline M. Lewis, a former Duke Employee who worked with Transplant Support Services, died July 21, 2015.  Pauline began her career with Duke on May 12, 1998 retiring June 01, 2009.

Raymond Garrett-Peters,a Social Science Research Institute Employee, died July 10, 2015. Anthony began his career with Duke on July 24, 2006.

Jacqueline Blalock, a former employee with the Division of Endocrinology, died July 08, 2015. Jacqueline began her career with Duke on October 04, 1961 retiring August 01, 1994.

Margaret Spruill, a former employee with Medical Center Plant Operations, died July 04, 2015. Margaret began working with Duke on January 19, 1987 retiring May 01, 2002.

Patricia Ellixson, a former employee with Duke University Medical Center Postal Services, died July 03, 2015. Patricia was with Duke twenty four years. Her career began November 24, 1986 retiring February 01, 2010.

Anne E. Watkins, a former employee with Duke University working in the Office of Dean, Graduate School, died July 01, 2015. Anne began working with Duke on February 25, 1980 retiring April 01, 1991.

June

Debra Cash, a former employee with the Office of Special Events, died June 25, 2015. Debra’s career began with Duke on March 21, 1977 spanning thirty six years retiring August 01, 2013.

William Evans, a former employee with Duke University’s Transportation System (TR), died June 25, 2015. William’s career at Duke began on June 18, 2007 retiring December 01, 2014.

Gloria Barnes, a former employee working in Duke University’s Pharmacology Department, died June 21, 2015. Gloria’s career began at Duke on April 26, 1976 retiring May 01, 1996 spanning twenty years of service.

Dorothy Davis,a former employee with Duke working in the Medical Center Library, died June 20, 2015. Dorothy began her career on August 22, 1980 retiring March 01, 2014.

Marjorie Lobsiger, a former employee of Duke University working in the Field Education Department, died June 20, 2015. Marjorie began working with Duke on March 03, 2008 retiring January 01, 2008.

Helen Browning, a former employee with Occupational Health Services at the Medical Center, died June 19, 2015.  Helen began working with Duke on August 07, 1978 retiring November 01, 2014. Serving Duke for thirty six years.

Carletta Freemann,a former employee with Duke University working in the Dietary Services, died June 15, 2015. Carletta began working with Duke on April 14, 1959 retiring September 01, 2002 spanning over forty years of service with Duke.

Donald Rose, an employee with Duke working in the Computer Science Department, died June 12, 2015. Donald’s career with Duke began on May 01, 1984.

Corine Bullock, a former employee with Duke Dietetics, died June 08, 2015. Corine began working with Duke on January 03, 1972 retiring March 01, 1991.

Bernice Fleming, a former employee with Duke University Health System Radiology Department (Film Library), died June 03, 2015. Bernice’s career with Duke began on August 03, 1970 retiring September 01, 2001.

Regina Amey, a former employee of the Health Information Management Team, died June 02, 2015. Regina’s career at Duke began on October 5, 1987 retiring February 01, 2012.

Eddie Johnson, a former employee of Compass Group working in Dining Services, died June 01, 2015. Eddie began working with Duke on July 10, 1989 retiring June 01, 2009.

Barbara Williams, a former employee with Duke University Health System Medical Sciences, died June 01, 2015. Barbara’s career began December 17, 1990 retiring February 01, 2006.

May

Bill Holloway, a former employee with the Maintenance Department, died May 2, 2015. Bill began working with Duke on July 1, 1957, retiring September 1, 1987.

Albert Johnson, a former employee with DS-West Production, died May 2, 2015. Albert was with Duke 46 years. His career began September 1, 1946, retiring September 1, 1992.

Sheila D. Young, an administrative assistant working in the Surgical Pathology Department, died May 2, 2015. Sheila began working with Duke on October 17, 1983.

Wesley Camel, a former employee with the Maintenance Department-University Division, died May 5, 2015. Wesley’s career with Duke began on May 21, 1956, retiring January 1, 2000.

Jacqueline Robins, a former Environmental Safety employee working with the Medical Center, died May 5, 2015. Jacqueline’s career at Duke began on July 1, 1961, retiring March 1, 1993.

Ada Morton, a former employee with Duke’s Pediatric Clinic, died May 6, 2015. Ada’s career began at Duke on June 1, 1958, retiring June 1, 1989 spanning thirty one years of service.

Clyde L. Bittle, a former employee with Duke’s Primate Facility, died May 17, 2015. Clyde began his career on September 6, 1966, retiring June 1, 2002.

Owen Oakeley, a former employee with the Physics Department, died May 19, 2015. Owen’s career began with Duke on March 1, 1964, spanning 44 years retiring August 1, 2008.

Jeanne Forest, a former employee with the Radiation Oncology Department, died May 26, 2015.  Jeanne began working with Duke on June 24, 1985, retiring January 1, 2012.

April

Annie P. Chambers, a former employee with Duke Medical Specialty Follow-up, died April 1, 2015. Annie began working with Duke on February 20, 1978, retiring November 1, 2004.

Leon Long, a former employee with Duke Transportation, died April 5, 2015.  Leon’s career began with Duke on August 10, 1992, retiring May 1, 2007.

Ronald B. Weaver, a former Material Management employee working in Distribution, died April 6, 2015. Ronald began his career at Duke on September 15, 1986, retiring March 1, 1999.

Jackie Bennett, a former employee with Duke Pediatric Specialty Department, died April 7, 2015. Jackie began working on October 16, 1967, retiring April 1, 1996.

Mehmet Batca, a former employee with the Maintenance Department-University Division, died April 9, 2015. Mehmet career began with Duke on August 1, 1964, retiring April 1, 1991.

Anthony Fiorentino, an accounting specialist with Medical Center Plant Engineering, died April 10, 2015. Anthony began his career with Duke on July 24, 2006.

Edna Garrett, a former W.C. Cafeteria worker, died April 10, 2015. Edna’s career with Duke, which spanned more than 40 years, began on September 9, 1946, retiring June 1, 1990.

Pamelia Wall, a radiology technician working in the Gastrointestinal Unit, died on April 12, 2015. Pamelia began her career with Duke on April 2, 1984.

Thomas King, a former Public Safety Employee with Duke, died April 22, 2015. Thomas’s career began with Duke on September 1, 1969, retiring January 1, 1990.

Margaret Hayes, a former Duke Employee who worked on West Campus, died April 28, 2015.  Margaret began her career on August 5, 1964, retiring March 1, 1994.

Ella Planter, an accounting clerk with the Duke Press Finance and Accounting Department, died April 30, 2015. Ella began her career with Duke on May 12, 2008.

March

Alwayne Gee, a former Customer Support Representative for the Convenience Copier Program, died on February 26, 2015. Alwayne's career began May 14, 1973, and she retired from Duke on May 1, 1995.

Anne Medlin, a former employee with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, died March 1, 2015. Anne began her career with Duke on June 12, 1967, and retired June 1, 1998.

Pattie Lilley, a former Clinical Research Associate with DCRI-CDI, died March 2, 2015.  Pattie began her career with Duke on September 16, 1985, and retired December 1, 2001.

Ruth Davis, a former Clinical Technician with the Otolaryngology Clinic, died March 16, 2015. Ruth began her career at Duke on January 1, 1967, and retired January 1, 1995.

James Ballentine, a former Environmental Services Specialist at Duke North, died March 23, 2015. James began his career on September 16, 1972, and retired April 1, 2003.

Louise Latta, formerly with Recruitment for Material Management, died March 25, 2015. Louise began her career on January 1, 1977, and retired May 1, 1985.

Frederick Frizzelle, a former employee with Duke Central Lab Support, died March 30, 2015. Frederick began working with Duke on March 10, 1969, and retired February 1, 2001.

February

Willie Gray Williams Sr., a former employee with the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, died on February 1, 2015. Willie began his career at Duke on September 16, 1965, retiring January 1, 1989.

Margie Evans, a former employee with Duke, died February 6, 2015.  Margie began her career with Duke on March 13, 1967 spanning 45 years, retiring May 1, 2012.

Margaret Louise Rogers, a Patient Nutritionist with Central Production of Duke University, died on February 7, 2015. Margaret began her career at Duke on October 10, 1980.

William Patterson, a former employee with Duke University, died February 13, 2015. William served Duke for nearly 43 years beginning his career on September 1, 1947, retiring April 01, 1990.

Jeffrey R. Miller, working in Human Resource Management with Duke University, died February 14, 2015. Jeffrey began his career on March 5, 1990.

Charles Ross, a former employee with the Duke Police Department, died February 16, 2015. Charles began working with Duke on August 1, 197, retiring September 1, 1996.

Renee B. Baker, a counselor with Duke Family Care Program, died February 16, 2015.  Renee began her career with Duke on June 16, 1997.

David John Dennis, a CSN II working with Adult Nursing Services, died February 16, 2015. David began his career at Duke on September 10, 2013.

Nestor A. Schmajuk, a Professor of Psychology and Neuropsychology, died February 16, 2015. Nestor began working at Duke on September 1, 1993.

Amy B. Arnold, a Clinical Registered Nurse II with Duke Health System, died February 18, 2015. Amy began her career with Duke on December 5, 1988.

Brenda Sue Beamon, a former Licensed Practical Nurse at Duke Hospital, died February 20, 2015.  Brenda, known as "BB" to all her friends and family, began her career with Duke on June 4, 1973, retiring January 1, 2000.

January

Doretha Mayhue, a former Nursing Care Assistant, died January 2, 2015. Doretha began working with Duke on February 1, 1961, retiring May 1, 1995.

Mary L. Coley, a former LPN Watts School of Nursing Medical Administrative Assistant, died January 7, 2015.  Mary began her career on July 24, 1961, retiring June 1, 1992 after over 30 years of service.

Sandra Mayo, a Patient Service Accounts Representative, died January 7, 2015. Sandra began her career with Duke on September 15, 2008.

Edgar Riggsbee, a former Pharmacy Manager, died on January 7, 2015. Edgar worked at Duke from May 1, 1955 until his retirement on September 1, 1985, spanning 30 years of service.

Eileen King, a former employee with Duke University who served Trinity College of Arts and Science as a College Recorder, died January 8, 2015. Eileen began working with Duke on December 9, 1968 retiring August 1, 1990.

Ruby W. Green, a former employee with the Psychiatry Department, died January 9, 2015. Ruby began working with Duke on November 23, 1966 retiring June 1, 1999.

Thomas H. McCauley Jr., a former employee with Duke University Accounting Services, died January 9, 2015. Thomas served Duke for 35 years beginning his career on March 18, 1953 retiring May 1, 1989.

Mae Lois Jones, a former housekeeper with Duke, died January 11, 2015. She began her career on December 1, 1963, retiring March 1, 1993.

Anna Moorefield, a former employee in Auditing and Reporting, died January 15, 2015. Anna began her career at Duke on October 28, 1974, retiring July 1, 1987.

John Enscore, a former employee with Duke’s Physics Instrument Shop, died January 16, 2015. John began his career at Duke on March 1, 1960, retiring July 1, 1995.

Curtis Payne, a former employee with Duke Dining, died January 20, 2015. Curtis began his career on April 29, 1985, retiring September 1 199.

Dorothy Hayes, a former administrator with the Duke Stores, died January 23, 2015. Dorothy’s career began with Duke on July 9, 1942, spanning 46 years retiring January 1, 1988.

Douglass Carver, a former designer with Duke’s Physics Instrument Shop, died January 25, 2015.  Douglass began working with Duke on January 19, 1942, retiring 43 years later on August 1, 1985.

James Stainback, a former employee with Facilities Management, died January 26, 2015. James began working with Duke on December 1, 1975, retiring 33 years later on January 1, 2008.

Diane Snyder, a former employee with Central Pharmaceutical, died January 26, 2015. Diane began working with Duke on July 2, 1975, retiring October 1, 2008.

Bobby Collins, a former Apartment Operations employee with Duke, died on January 30, 2015. Bobby’s career at Duke began on October 1, 1962, retiring February 1, 1999.