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...
Faye Tew
October 25, 2025
Alice Faye Mercer Tew, better known as Faye, 84, of Garner, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her devoted sons. Born on August 22, 1941, to the late Thomas Byard Mercer and Iva Worrell, in Wilson, NC. After graduating from Rock Ridge High School, Faye relocated to Raleigh, where she honed...
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...
Emilia Carranza
October 23, 2025
Emilia Fraire Carranza, 61, of Middlesex, NC, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Santa Clara, Durango, Mexico on August 8, 1964 to Rufino and Maria Isable Fraire.
Emilia is preceded in death by her father, Rufino Fraire and her daughter, Martha Enedina Carranza.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gerardo Carranza; sons,...
Carolyn Ingram
October 23, 2025
Carolyn Y. Ingram, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Johnston County to the late Weldon Wall and Lola Allen. She had great compassion for those in need and helped in any way she could. She enjoyed traveling, reading, putting puzzles together, and thrift store shopping on Saturdays.
In addition...
Nancy Adams
October 22, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Browning Adams, 81, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse, and faithful servant of Christ, Nancy's life was marked by compassion, service, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Born on July 21, 1944, in Asheville, North Carolina, Nancy grew up surrounded by the beauty of...
Dr. Elizabeth Mathis Day
October 22, 2025
RALEIGH - Dr. Elizabeth Mathis Day, 85, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
She was born in Polk County, Florida on August 19, 1940, the daughter of the late Lemuel Marshal Mathis and Lena Sumblin Mathis. Dr. Day attended Richmond Community College for her undergraduate studies and would go on to graduate from the Pennsylvania College of...
Cozie Lee Williford
October 22, 2025
Cozie Lee Williford, 86, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina on February 15, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Stamey Durant McLean and Care Ree McLean.
Cozie was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. The thing she was most fond of was her family, her...
Rebecca Fuller Gentry
October 21, 2025
RALEIGH - Rebecca Fuller Gentry graduated from this life on October 21, 2025.
Rebecca was born in Louisburg, North Carolina on October 1, 1936, the daughter of Robert Yarborough Fuller and Myrtle Ayscue Fuller. Except for her early youth, Rebecca always resided in Raleigh, North Carolina. Becky graduated from Hugh Morson High School in downtown Raleigh in 1954. She accepted...
E.C. (John) Massengill
October 19, 2025
E.C. (John) Massengill
January 11, 1929 - October 19, 2025
E.C. (John) Massengill, 96, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He passed away peacefully in Raleigh, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1929, on the dairy farms of Johnston County, North Carolina.
After growing up in Johnston...
John Thomas King
October 17, 2025
John Thomas King, age 68 of Boone, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at his beloved mountain house from a heart attack. He was outside working with a life long friend, in a place he loved, doing what he loved.
Born in Wadesboro NC to John Thomas King II and Juanita Norris King, who proceeded him in death along with his...
Linda Wilkins Prichard
October 17, 2025
Linda Wilkins Prichard, 76, of Raleigh, NC, passed away at Lynn's Care Home on Friday, October 17, 2025 after an 8 year battle with dementia. Linda was born in Raleigh, NC on December 23, 1948 to Harold and Ann Wilkins.
Linda was known for her outgoing personality and the love of her savior Jesus Christ. She met her husband...
Judy Williams
October 17, 2025
Judy Mangum Williams, 78, of Angier, NC passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 in her home. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Montgomery County, NC to the late Harvey "T-Boy" Mangum and Annie Bell Shephard Mangum.
She is survived by her daughter, Trudy Williams Roberson; her sisters, Dottie Holt (Ricky), Dale Hyatt, Jerry Mangum; her brothers, T.H Mangum...
Jessica DeLina Dudley
October 16, 2025
Jessica DeLina Dudley (Brooks), age 39, entered eternal rest Thursday October 16, 2025. She was born in Raleigh North Carolina May 18, 1986. Jessica grew up in Wake County, NC attending Fred Smith Elementary, North Garner Middle and Garner Magnet High School. She continued her education obtaining a degree in criminal justice while working in multiple financial institutions. Later she...
Joyce Coats
October 16, 2025
Joyce Pleasant Coats, of Cary, NC, peacefully returned home to the Lord on October 16, 2025, after a brave battle with liver disease. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend throughout her 78 years of Christian service.
Born on February 18, 1947, in Angier, NC, Joyce was the first child and only daughter of J.R. and Edna...
Julia Edwards
October 15, 2025
Julia Holmes Edwards, a retired Bell South employee, passed away on October 15th, 2025 at the age of 92 at her home in Raleigh, NC. She walks the streets of gold, rejoicing with the Lord and her family. Julia was born in Johnston County on August 24th,1933 to the late Ira Vaden and Lola Stephenson Holmes. She is survived by...
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” May
October 13, 2025
Mary Kathleen May, known lovingly to many as Kathy, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where she graduated from La Reine High School in 1967. After leaving the D.C. area, Kathy eventually made her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she spent the majority of her...
Phillip Stephenson
October 13, 2025
Phillip "Phil" Stephenson, 73, of Garner, NC, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1952, in Johnston County and was the son of Ava Jones Stephenson and Lewis Stephenson.
He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and had a long career as...
Janie Frady
October 12, 2025
Janie Lynn Frady (Muncy), 76, of Wayland, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, in Clayton, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 1, 1949, in Wayland, Kentucky, Janie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kind, selfless, and generous spirit touched everyone she met. For 60 years, she shared a cherished...
Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Holloman
October 12, 2025
Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Holloman, 78, of Garner, NC, entered eternal rest with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. He was born in Trenton, NC, to the late Tillman and Ida Belle Holloman.
In addition to his parents, Tommy is preceded in death by his two sons, Jason Holloman and Basher Holloman.
Tommy...
