Shelton Lee Higgins
January 24, 2025
Garner - Shelton Lee Higgins aged 89, passed away on January 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1935 in Johnston County, North Carolina to Noah Floyd Higgins and Penny Ruby Stephenson Higgins who preceded him in death. His sister, Shirley Jean Higgins Sandy, also preceded him in death.
Shelton is survived by his wife of...
Jennifer Lizzett Yajure
June 9, 2025
Jennifer Yajure passed away on June 9, 2025 at 43 years old, surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer lived life on her own terms and left us on her own terms. We will always remember the joy she shared with others, her beautiful singing voice, her intelligence, her generosity and mostly, her fierce independance. Jennifer struggled for too long with...
William Haycraft
June 8, 2025
William Everett Haycraft, age 83, of Fuquay-Varina, NC died on Saturday, June 8, 2025 at WakeMed Cary Hospital. He was born May 11, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Glenn and Dorothy Pillow Haycraft.
He is survived by his wife, Estelle Hagood Haycraft; his children, Deborah Estelle Haycraft and Matthew William Haycraft and his wife, Kimberly; his grandchildren, Jack,...
Sammy McLean
June 8, 2025
Angier- Sammy R. McLean, 77, passed away on Sunday at Lawndale Manor in Garner. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Otha McLean and Inez Tudor McLean.
Sammy was a 1965 graduate of Angier High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving on active duty during the Vietnam War. Following...
Gladys Harper
June 7, 2025
Gladys Virginia Williford Harper, age 98, of Holly Springs, NC died on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in WakeMed Raleigh Campus. She was born on November 21, 1926 in Wake County, NC to the late Eddie and Cora Huff Williford.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Lawrence and Debbie Beistel and her husband, Daniel; her son-in-law: Ralph Tutor and his wife,...
Norwood Guy
June 6, 2025
WILLOW SPRING - Norwood William Guy, Jr., of Willow Spring, died Jun 6th, 2025. He was born October 22, 1945 to the late Norwood William Guy, Sr. and Paulene Stephenson Guy.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Verdeana (Teeny), Terry, and Ricky.
Norwood is survived by his sister, Patsy Guy Johnson; his sons,...
Jacqueline Rae Treleven Brunle
June 6, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Rae (Treleven) Brunle, 77, Garner, NC, passed away peacefully at home on June 6th, 2025. Born December 29, 1947, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Jackie grew up in Chester, WV, daughter of the late Gayle McDonald Treleven and Raymond “Bud” Treleven. Jackie was a 1965 graduate of Oak Glen High School and received her teaching degree from Fairmont State...
Barbara Scamman
June 6, 2025
Barbara Grace Scamman, age 75, of Benson, NC died on Friday, June 6, 2025 in UNC Johnston - Clayton Hospital. Born on October 27, 1949 to the late Joseph and Elaine Kaszuba.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bruce Scamman; and her sister, Lydia Foisy.
Her family will receive friends and family Thursday, June 12, 2025 from...
Ronald George
June 4, 2025
Ronald Lee George, Sr., 80, passed away in Raleigh, North Carolina on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Ron was born May 14, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Lou George. He grew up in Ohio, where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and golf at Elyria Catholic High School. His talents earned him...
Hurshel Strickland
June 4, 2025
Hurshel Gray Strickland, formerly of Raleigh, departed this life and joined his Lord and Savior on June 4th, 2025. Hurshel was born on November 8, 1931, and was the son of the late Walter and Ida Strickland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Strickland, of 59 years, three sisters, and one brother.
Hurshel was a beloved husband,...
Mary Hoeppner
June 2, 2025
GARNER - Mary L. Hoeppner, 92, of Garner, passed away the morning of Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Born August 25, 1932 in Champaigne county, Illinois, to the late John T. White and Mildred S. Bradley.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Heinz Arthur Hoeppner; sister, Jeanne Stewart; and brothers, Bill and Dale.
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Casimiro Martinez
May 31, 2025
Casimiro "Marty" Bravo Martinez left us physically here on Earth at his home in Garner, NC, on May 31st. As his family stood by his side, our hearts felt empty, but we knew that his loving wife, Carolyn Frost Martinez, had been waiting with open arms since her passing 12 days prior on May 19th, as well as their son,...
Kent "Logan" McAllister
May 30, 2025
SANFORD - With heavy hearts we announce that Kent "Logan" McAllister, age 32, of Sanford, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on May 30, 2025. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and grew up in Holly Springs, North Carolina where he attended Holly Springs Elementary School and went on to graduate middle school from Oakridge Military Academy. He attended high school...
Guillermo Gomez
May 29, 2025
Guillermo Gerardo Gomez, 91, died Thursday at Rex Hospital. Mr. Gomez was born December 2, 1933, in Piura, Peru. He received his PhD and became a research Scientist at NC State University.
Survivors include his wife, Marisol A. Gomez, his sons, Rolando Gomez and Alvaro Gomez, and his daughter, Carolina Gomez Cremades.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gema Gomez.
The...
Virginia Larsen Burch
May 28, 2025
Angier- Virginia Larsen Burch, 86, passed away at Calyx Living in Fuquay-Varina, NC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late James "Shorty" Larsen and Margaret Watson Larsen.
Virginia was a 1956 graduate of Angier High School, where she served as Valedictorian. Virginia was involved in many extracurricular activities during her time as...
Kolleen Youker
May 26, 2025
Kolleen Kay Youker, 76, of Garner, NC passed away peacefully on Monday May 26, 2025, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh NC because of a massive brain aneurysm.
Kolleen was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Burton and Lila Neumeyer.
Kolleen is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Jim Youker. Son, Jimmy Youker and wife Christine Youker. A brother, Gary Neumeyer...
Linda East-Sahms
May 25, 2025
TEXAS - Linda East-Sahms, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas on May 25, 2025, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her devoted son, daughter in law and her cherished grand-dog Happy.
Born in Danville, Virginia, to Mildred and Hollis Carroll, Linda later moved to Houston with her husband, John, where they raised their...
William Patterson
May 23, 2025
William "Billy" Paul Patterson Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Born on January 3, 1954, in Farmville, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Paul Patterson Sr. and Gladys Juanita Patterson.
Billy is survived by his daughter Shannon Grice (Arthur) of Angier, grandchildren Nolan, Kamden, and...
Bonnie Key Godfrey
May 23, 2025
Bonnie Key Godfrey, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Born in Stokes County, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Mamie Ashburn Key.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jerry Blue Godfrey; daughter, Kimberly Nichole Godfrey (Michael) of Angier; son, Kevin Nicholas Godfrey (Suzanne) of Knightdale;...
Marie Sealey
May 23, 2025
ANGIER - Marie Dillard Sealey, 69, of Angier, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on May 23rd, 2025. Born on December 14th, 1955 to the late Victor and Ruby Mae Dillard, Marie was a treasured companion in the lives of all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her...
