Janice Murchison Johnson
October 23, 2025
RALEIGH - Janice Murchison Johnson, affectionately known as “JJ” by her family and friends, passed away on October 23, 2025, at The Rosewood at The Cypress of Raleigh. Born on August 16, 1930, in Rocky Mount, NC, she was the youngest of three daughters of Mabel Claire Barbour and Ernest Edwin Murchison, who preceded her in death.
Janice graduated from Women’s...
Helen Woodlief
November 5, 2025
Helen Marie Ray Woodlief, 88, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 5,
2025. She was born in Wake Forest, NC to Coit Ray, Sr. and Helen Ray.
She graduated from Wake Forest High School and attended Mars Hill College. Helen
was a retired medical secretary at Duke University Medical Center for 33 years, with
many of those years working with Dr. Walter...
Julia Sue Barefoot Penny
November 7, 2025
Julia Sue Barefoot Penny, affectionately known as "J Sue" by her family and friends, of Garner, North Carolina, went to meet her Lord and Savior at home on November 7,2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family.
Julia was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ann Barefoot and was born on April 9,1943. She was a...
James Winders
November 5, 2025
James Harry “Jim” Winders, 69, of Mebane, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 29, 1956, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late Harry Oliver and Frances James Winders.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Winders.
He is survived by his loving...
Terry Lindsay Putman
November 3, 2025
Terry Lindsay Putman, Sr., also known as “Putt”, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at his home in Lenoir, North Carolina. Terry was born on May 15, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was one of two sons to Shirley J. Putman and the late James J. Putman.
He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and attended Western Carolina University....
Ann Dawson
November 3, 2025
GARNER - Patricia Ann Dawson, better known as Ann, 73, of Garner, was called home to the Lord the evening of November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wake County on December 14, 1951, to the late Arthur and Nona Dean, she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, Ann is preceded in death by her...
In Loving Memory of William “Billy” Edward Rackley
November 3, 2025
William "Billy" Edward Rackley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025.
Born on January 24, 1951, Billy was the son of W.J. and Sallie Rackley. He was raised with strong values of hard work, kindness, and loyalty - qualities that shaped every aspect of his life. He was predeceased by his parents and his...
Bobby Lewis
November 2, 2025
Bobby Eugene Lewis, age 83, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1942, to Flossie Louise Wise and Layton Marlond Lewis in Harnett County, North Carolina. He was predeceased by his parents, Flossie and Layton Lewis; and his brothers, Harold and Lawrence Lewis.
Bobby served two years in the U.S....
Donna Carter
November 2, 2025
Donna McDonald Carter, age 80, died Sunday, November 2, at home. She was born on November 27, 1944 in Greene County, Pennsylvania to the late James and Maxine McDonald.
She is survived by her sons, Glenn Carter of Clayton and Scott Carter (Karen) of Wilmington; grandchildren, Christina Cheers (Craig) of Wilmington, Savannah Fairley (Jason) of Clayton, Taylor Rowland (Michael) of...
Janice Deanna Hamilton Murray
October 31, 2025
Janice Deanna Hamilton Murray of Raleigh passed away peacefully at her home on October 31st, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Raleigh on July 16th, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Louis Henry Hamilton and Etta Carrie Whitaker Hamilton. She was pleased to have graduated from the historic Broughton High School. In 1963, Janice...
J. C. Knowles
October 31, 2025
Born in Duplin County, NC on June 28, 1928, he was the son of Charles J. Knowles and Callie Register Knowles. He grew up in Oxford Orphanage (now the Masonic Home for Children). J. C. married is sweetheart, Dollie Mae Smith in 1954 on the "Bride and Groom TV Show". He served his country as a Merchant Marine during World...
George Sandy
October 31, 2025
George Franklin Sandy of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.
Born in Wake County on July 12, 1936. George was the son of the late Irvin Edward Sandy and Alice Cozy Medlin. He was predeceased by his loving wife Shirley Jean Higgins; sister, Kay Frances Sandy; and brother, Irvin Edward Sandy Jr.
George served honorably in...
Lynda Mehailescu Turner
October 31, 2025
Lynda was a gentle, loving, and giving woman whose kindness touched everyone around her. She loved her family most of all — her father, mother, sisters, and brother held a very special place in her heart. She adored her nieces and nephews, and especially her grand-niece and grand-nephews. Nothing made her smile more than holding one of those precious babies...
Hellil Reddy
October 30, 2025
In loving memory of our beloved son and brother Hellil Reddy (1998-2025)
It is with profound sorrow and deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Hellil.
Taken from us too soon, Hellil's gentle soul touched the lives of all who knew him and will forever be cherished in the lives of his loved ones. Hellil's precious moments and memories will...
Ellen Yeargan Pemberton
October 30, 2025
Ellen Yeargan Pemberton, age 75, of Garner, NC died on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Windsor Point Retirement Community. She was born on November 10, 1949 in Wake County, NC to the late Ben and Mamie Yeargan.
She is survived by her sister, Patricia Hamilton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Charlotte Elizabeth Messer
October 30, 2025
Charlotte Elizabeth Messer, 79, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born June 18, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Zebulon, North Carolina, Charlotte was the daughter of Charles Scarboro and Caroline Tighe. She married the love of her life, Phillip Messer, on March 2,...
James Patrick Rudzki
October 29, 2025
James Patrick Rudzki died unexpectedly on October 29,2025 in Selma NC.
He was only 29 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.
James was born on January 19, 1996, and attended St. Patrick School in Owego, NY. His family relocated to North Carolina where he graduated from Garner Magnet High School. James later attended...
Larkin Kirkman
October 27, 2025
A. Larkin Kirkman
At the time of his passing, we would like to share with you a little bit of who our father was. Larkin was born on October 4, 1937 in High Point, NC to Katharine Kirkman and O. Arthur Kirkman. The first of four children, two sisters and a brother followed, although not in that particular order. He lived...
Jonathan Van Carpenter
October 27, 2025
J Van Carpenter, 74, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family October 27th, after a battle with cancer.
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 16, 1951, Van was the son of John Ferrell Carpenter and Frances Upchurch Carpenter, and brother to Cindi Johnson. A proud graduate of Needham Broughton High School, Van served as drum major...
Michael Edward Lombard
October 26, 2025
Michael "Mike" Edward Lombard Sr. passed away peacefully at home, Raleigh, NC on October 26, 2025 at the age of 75. Mike was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania Feb. 9, 1950.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Frank and Frances Lombard. Mike is survived by his loving wife Carol, son Jeremy Michael Lombard, Felicitas and granddaughters Siena and Janelle, son Michael...
