George Taylor Dean
February 1, 2026
George Taylor Dean, age 94, of Angier, NC died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Johnston County, NC to the late Grover and Emma Dean.
He was known as Daddy, Papa, Daddy George, and Granddaddy to his family. He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Wilkins, Terri Farmer...
Lawrence Burnette
February 1, 2026
Battle Lawrence Burnette, Sr., 91, died peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Born December 22,1934 in Garner, NC, he attended Garner High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Nancy McKenzie. After graduating high school they were married in 1955.
He and Nancy moved to Raleigh, NC where he started his career with NCSU Food Science,...
James Harris
January 30, 2026
James Edmond Harris, lovingly known as Jim and Papa, passed away peacefully on
January 30, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by love.
Jim was born on April 20, 1941, in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. He was
the third of four children, raised in a close-knit family shaped by perseverance,
responsibility, and quiet strength.
Jim married his high...
Dan Howard Huddleston
January 30, 2026
On January 30, after a life marked by faith, love, and devotion to family, Dan was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.
Dan Huddleston, born October 12, 1941, was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a family man in every sense of the word.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Maggie Huddleston of Raleigh;...
Jolene Weathers Edwards
January 29, 2026
Jolene Weathers Edwards, 97, passed away on January 29, 2026 at her home in Raleigh, NC.
Born in Rolesville, NC on May 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie F Weathers and Lillian Young Weathers. She was predeceased by her brother, Lonnie L Weathers, and her two sisters, Lillian Eddins and Faye Perry, and her son John A...
Peggy Walker
January 29, 2026
Peggy Hart Powell Walker 96, of Leland North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026.
Peggy was born on August 28, 1929 to Norva and Hubert Hart in Ayden, North Carolina. She often talked about growing up on a farm in Eastern North Carolina, working hard on the family farm and about how her father never let her or...
Anne Mason Davis
January 29, 2026
Anne Mason Davis, 76, of Garner, NC, passed away following a lengthy illness on January 29, 2026. Born on October 9, 1949 to the loving arms of the late Daniel and Katherine Mason, she will be deeply missed.Anne is survived by her loving husband, Richard Davis; son, Bryan Davis; and sister, Janet Nottingham. Anne enjoyed music, playing viola in the...
Pauline Umstead
January 27, 2026
Pauline (Polly) King Umstead passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by her son Steve and daughter-in-law Sheree, after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Born on April 13, 1930, to L.O. (Buddy) King and Mary Wall King, she was the second of four children and grew up in Wake County, North Carolina. Her parents instilled...
Robert Harrelson
January 26, 2026
Robert "Bob" William Harrelson 89, of Cary passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday afternoon January 26, 2026. He is now at home with his savior Jesus Christ.
He was the son of the late Luther and Lucy Harrelson. In addition to his beloved parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Ida...
Florine Gupton
January 25, 2026
Florine Swanson Gupton, 85, passed away on January 25, 2026. Florine spent many years working at Thompson Cadillac, but her greatest joy was found at Angier Baptist Daycare, where she cared for and loved the children as her own. Her heart for others extended beyond work - she was a devoted supporter of her family, often seen cheering loudly and...
Nolan Kirk Simon
January 24, 2026
Nolan Kirk Simon of Raleigh passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Nolan was born in Middletown, Kentucky, the first son of Helen Simon (née Kirkham), a teacher, bookkeeper, and homemaker, and Ansel Simon, a family physician. He is survived by his only daughter, Margaret (Paul), two grandsons Anders and Camm, a brother Jon (Linda) and numerous nieces, nephews and...
Maxine Horton Corpening
January 24, 2026
On January 24, 2026 we are saddened to express the passing of Maxine. She passed in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her family.
Maxine was born April 26, 1943 and raised in Caldwell County and later relocated after retiring to Raleigh to live with her daughter.
Maxine is survived by her 1 sister of New Jersey, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and...
Dana Charles Wall
January 24, 2026
Dana Charles Wall 77, of Garner passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Saturday morning January 24, 2026.
He was the son of the late Lacy and Lucille Wall. In addition to his beloved parents, he was also proceeded in death by his brothers Fred and Donald Wall, sister-in-law Patricia Wall.
A graduate from Garner High School in 1967,...
Eric Armstrong
January 23, 2026
Eric John Armstrong (John) devoted husband of 51 years passed peacefully away in hospital aged 75. He was born in 1951, Leicester, England, to the late Eric and Sylvia Armstrong. He is survived by his wife, Frances, brother Andrew, and wife Margret. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.
David Winfield Robertson
January 23, 2026
David Winfield Robertson, professional engineer and a longtime resident of Greensboro and Raleigh, died on January 23, 2026. He was 73.
Born on September 27, 1952, he lived in North Wilkesboro and Greensboro, NC. He attended Western Guilford High School and attended NC State University, earning a degree in civil engineering and then earned a Master of Civil Engineering a year later. He...
Idell Penny
January 23, 2026
Mary Idell Penny, age 87, of Angier, NC died on Friday, January 23, 2026 in Liberty Commons, Benson, NC. She was born on July 23, 1938 to the late John William and Nannie Maude Stephenson.
She is survived by her sons, Alan B. Penny and his wife, Nancy and Eric Penny; her daughter-in-law, Celia Ann Penny; her grandchildren, Amanda Wamsley...
Carlos Alberto Fernandez
January 22, 2026
CARY - Carlos Alberto Fernandez, age 64, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep late in the night of January 22nd, 2026. He was a great person and an excellent father. One might be tempted to think he died in an unremarkable way, but there was nothing unremarkable about the love he had for others in his life. He had six...
Sue Kelly Gill
January 22, 2026
Sue Kelly Gill, 76, lifelong Garner resident, passed away on January 22, 2026, after several months of declining health. She had her daughter Savannah Lapinskes(Zane) and her beloved sisters, Retha Lineberger(Paul) and Melanie Johnson(Bruce) with her so she would not be alone in the journey. Her son Hu and husband Hubert, who predeceased her, were there to greet her as...
Danny Lynn Ingram
January 22, 2026
Danny Lynn Ingram, 72, passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 22, 2026. He will always be remembered as a man of courage, integrity and strong Christian faith.
Danny was born in Arkansas and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. After earning a bachelor's degree in engineering at General Motors Institute in Michigan and a...
Paul Owen Savolainen
January 22, 2026
Paul Owen Savolainen, 88, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from complications of cancer treatments. He entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior at Duke Raleigh Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born a proud Finn in Ishpeming, Michigan to Toivo and Martha (Jutila) Savolainen.
Upon graduating from Negaunee High School, Paul served...
