Mattie Price
September 15, 2026
Mattie Agnes M. Price, 97, passed away in her home on September 15, 2026 surrounded by her three children.
Born April 24, 1929 in Wake County, daughter of Gordon Bohannon (Sam) and Helen Stephenson Matthews and raised in Angier, NC.
Mattie graduated from Angier High School in 1947 and attended business school in Raleigh, NC, she was employed by First...
Christine Ann Thomas
September 14, 2026
Christine Ann Thomas, affectionately known as Chris, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 69, surrounded by her family.
Christine was born on March 31, 1957, in Bowdon, England, to Allan and Audrey Gregory, both of whom preceded her in death. Growing up in England, she carried a lifelong love for her homeland, and above all, for...
Lucille Cappo DePuy
September 13, 2026
Lucille (Cappo) DePuy passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. She lived a long and full life, filled with family, friendships, travel, and many cherished memories.Lucille was born on December 10, 1940 to Louise (Fusaro) and Marino Cappo. She grew up in Poughkeepsie alongside her beloved brother Val. She married Mickey DePuy, and they shared 54 years of marriage until...
Shirley Griffin Hicks
September 13, 2026
Shirley Hicks passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by her family and supported by her amazing care team of nurses and assistants, who provided such tender and loving care during her stay at WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
Born on February 2, 1934, Shirley was the daughter of the late William Sherrill Griffin and Mavis Bullock Griffin. In addition to her...
George A. Gianopulos
September 12, 2026
On Sept 12, 2026, George Gianopulos, 86, went to be with his Heavenly Father after a short illness. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 12, 1939 to Anthony Gianopulos and Helen Parker Gianopulos. He served with his wife, Nancy, in pastoral ministry for 44 years in 5 different states. He was a warm, eloquent pastor with...
Kimberly Anne Hollingshead
September 11, 2026
Kimberly Anne Hollingshead
March 22, 1982 - September 11, 2026
Kimberly was born March 22, 1982 in Pittsburgh, PA and passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill, NC.
Kimberly graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a BA in education and a Masters in Special Education from Ashland University.
Kimberly was a teacher for 21...
Christy Smith
September 8, 2026
Christy Smith, of Garner, North Carolina, was born on March 20, 1972. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2026.
Christy was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Steven Darrow; and father-in-law, Alvin Keith Smith. She leaves behind many beloved family members who cherish her memory: her husband of 34 years, Keith Smith;...
Benda Carroll Isaacs Privette
September 7, 2026
Benda Carroll Isaacs Privette, 83, died on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Wilmington, OH. Born October 29, 1942 in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late William Owen and Martha "Louise" Cheatam Isaacs.
Benda proudly served her community as a nurse for many decades, caring for others with compassion and dedication. She was an active and faithful...
Melinda Hope Kendall
September 7, 2026
Melinda Hope Kendall, age 67, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7th, 2026.Originally from Garner, North Carolina, Melinda devoted much of her career to the State of North Carolina, ending at the North Carolina Museum of History, where she retired. She took great pride in her work and the people she encountered...
Carol Ann Toomajian
September 6, 2026
Carol Ann Toomajian, 81, of Raleigh, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home after a brief illness.
Carol was born in Troy, NY on April 23, 1945, to the late Charles Toomajian, Sr. and Goldie Shooshan Toomajian. She graduated from Troy High School in 1963 and Hudson Valley Community College in 1965. She married the late Richard O....
Richard Lynch
September 5, 2026
Richard Lee Lynch, 65, of Smithfield, North Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2026, at UNC Rex Cardiac Hospital. Richard was born on April 25, 1961, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from Whiteville High School in 1979. He later studied mechanics at Southeastern Community College and served in the United States Air Force.
For most of his career, Richard...
Alton Earl Cobb
September 4, 2026
Alton Earl Cobb, age 87, of Angier, NC passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in WakeMed-Raleigh. He was born on March 12, 1939, in Harnett County to the late Alton Anderson Cobb and Annie Jackson Cobb.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna Mangum Cobb, his children, Alton Earl Cobb, Jr of Myrtle Beach, SC and...
Virgina Mae Mikus
September 3, 2026
Virginia “Jenny” Mae Mikus
Virginia “Jenny” Mae Mikus, 68, passed away on September 3, 2026, following several years of declining health. She was born on December 14, 1957.
Jenny is survived by her six children: Angie Mikus (Jimmy), Shirley Mikus (Michael), Rodney Mikus, Brian Smithson, Jonathan Smithson (Brittany), and Randy Smithson; her sister, Sherri Guzman (Barney); her grandchildren, Benji (Britney), Jacob (Makayla),...
Henry Melvin Seagroves
September 2, 2026
Garner - Henry Melvin Seagroves joined his Lord and Savior, as well as his wife of fifty-nine years, Shirley, at the age of 89 on September 2, 2026. A native of Wake County, Henry was born to Eugene and Bessie Seagroves on July 9, 1937.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 6 at 3:00 PM at Vandora Springs...
Walter Edward Davis
August 31, 2026
Walter Edward Davis, 84, of Raleigh, NC, passed peacefully on August 31, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1942, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late Walter Loveless, Sr. and Mary Green. He was later adopted by Melvin Davis upon marrying Mary. After nearly 40 years, Walter was reunited with his biological father, who was living in Maryland. For...
Mark Leroy Axtell
August 31, 2026
Mark Axtell, 79, of Apex passed away peacefully on 8/31/2026 at home.
He was born on 8/17/1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to Clair and Dorothy Axtell.
Mark was a devoted husband to Cathy Axtell for 39 years. He was a loving father to Scott Axtell and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He will be remembered for kindness and generosity. He...
Jim Garner
August 31, 2026
James Thomas Garner, Sr, known by many as Jim, age 90, of Angier, NC died on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dunn, NC. He was born on June 25, 1936, to the late James and Virgie Garner.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lillie Bradsher Garner; his daughter, Lynn Murchison, and her husband,...
Norma Jean Allen Riffe
August 30, 2026
Norma Jean Allen Riffe, a child of God and the daughter of the late Regnal F. and Lula Suiter Allen, died on August 30, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Bolt, West Virginia. Norma Attended Sophia Grade School and Sophia High School in Sophia, West Virginia. In 1952 she started her teaching career in a one...
James Arthur Williams
August 29, 2026
James Arthur "Pete" Williams, 87, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on August 29, 2026.
Pete was born in Carter County, Oklahoma to Ozella Mae Williams and Ithasca Williams. He worked for 37 years at IBM starting at the age of 17 and built many strong friendships. He was in the design team for computer keyboards, the redesign of computer...
Beth Anne Burniche
August 29, 2026
Beth Anne Burniche (Mahnken) completed her journey through life on August 29, 2026. She is survived by her 9 year old son, Nathaniel, her husband of 19 years, James Burniche, her brother, Donald Lawrence (Larry) Mahnken, her sister-in-law Kelly Flavin, her parents, Joanne Shaw Mahnken and Donald Mahnken, her father-in-law Neil Hughes as well as an extended family of aunts,...
