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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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...
Linwood Shehdan
May 22, 2025
GARNER - Linwood (Lin) Ruppert Shehdan Jr. of Garner, 72, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025. Lin was born July, 6, 1952, to the late Linwood R. Shehdan Sr. and Annie Faye Tallman in Smithfield, NC, and he lived his life in Johnston and Wake counties.
Lin is survived by his loving wife, Sharon and daughter, Meredith Shehdan;...
James Beaudoin
May 20, 2025
James "Jim" Wilfred Beaudoin, 80, of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on April 6, 1945, in Moran, Michigan, Jim lived a life full of service, love, laughter, and adventure. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, working on the flight deck and building...
Ralph Castanza
May 20, 2025
Ralph Castanza, 78 of Clayton, formerly from West Senica, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 20, in Johnston County NC.
He loved golf, 'Guys Movie Night' with friends, and most of all his wife, Kathy. Ralph, a Marine and Vietnam veteran, worked his way up through being a mechanic at Penny's Auto centers, and eventually going into Senior Management at Advance...
Joan Barnett Long
May 20, 2025
Joan Barnett Long, aged 89, passed away peacefully on May, 20th 2025 at BellaRose Nursing & Rehab in Garner, North Carolina.
Joan Frances Barnett, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 28th, 1936, to Emily & William Barnett. Joan was the second oldest but only girl growing up with three brothers, William Jr., Jimmy, & Herbie Barnett.
The family moved to Raleigh,...
Carolyn Frost Martinez
May 19, 2025
As our tears appeared and our hearts felt empty, Carolyn Frost Martinez departed her 80-year-long journey to heaven in the late hours of May 18th/19th at her home in Garner, NC with her family by her side. In the overnight hours, she peacefully joined her long-awaiting parents Nile and Dolly (Groves) Frost; sister Marilyn Frost; son James Richard Martinez; and...
Theresa Bollinger
May 18, 2025
Theresa Ann "Teri" Huntsman Bollinger, age 67, of Clayton, NC died Sunday, May 18, 2025 in PAM Specialty Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. She was born November 5, 1957 to the late Lawrence "Larry" Huntsman and Elizabeth Ann Fisher Huntsman.
She is survived by her husband, Kenney Ray Bollinger; her brother, Larry Huntsman and his wife, Beth; her nephews, Joshua...
Deborah Lee
May 17, 2025
Deborah Rose Benson Lee, 64, of Raleigh, born on August 4, 1960, passed away on May 17, 2025, after a very short battle with cancer. She was a member of Serving Him Church in Raleigh, N.C. She was raised, as a child, at Layton Chapel Baptist Church in Spring Lake N.C., where she loved to play the piano and sing....
Cecil Rich
May 17, 2025
Cecil R. Rich, 90, of Willow Spring (formerly of Raleigh) passed away early Saturday morning following a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his family who will forever cherish his strength, love, devotion, and quiet wisdom.
Born in 1935, Cecil was reared in the Castalia region of Nash County and was so very proud of his "country"...
John Foley
May 17, 2025
John Walter Foley, age 84, of Angier, NC died May 17, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 8, 1941 in Conecuh County, AL to the late Fate Aubrey and Sarah Frances Smith Foley.
He is survived by his wife, Renee Foley; his children, Lisa Sheffield (John), Kris Renee Foley, Chris Foley (Wilna),...
Cheryl Ramsey
May 16, 2025
Cheryl Jeanne (Billquist), 70, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at WakeMed-Raleigh Hospital with the love and support of her family.
Cheryl (Cher) was born in California to the late Clarence and Marilyn (Dahl) Billquist.
In addition to Cher's parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Ramsey, her brother Loren, her brother Gary's wife, Kim and...
