Ralph Carlson
December 22, 2025
Ralph H. Carlson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and coach, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 83.
He was born November 11, 1942, in Belvidere, Illinois, to Chester and Violet (Mathison) Carlson. On March 13, 1970, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou. Ralph left a lasting impression on those he worked with or supervised during...
John Reid Aman
December 22, 2025
John Reid Aman, age 89, of Garner, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 25, 1936, in Sampson County, to the late Johnie and Pearl Aman.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, John made sure all his family was taken care of and loved. He...
Macie Sullivan
December 21, 2025
Macie Elizabeth Sullivan, age 27, passed away on December 21st, 2025. Her funeral service will be held on December 27th at 1pm at Neill's Creek Baptist Church.
Macie was born on February 17th, 1998 in Wake County, to Dan and Melanie Sullivan. Being the first born daughter, Macie loved to take center stage and illuminated her parent's lives with warmth...
William Joseph Porter
December 21, 2025
William Joseph Porter was born on April 7, 1940, in Amityville, New York, to Matthew Lee and Lillian Viola Porter. A proud veteran, William served five years in the United States Army in Vietnam and was honorably discharged with several commendations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Known affectionately...
Gerolene Stephenson
December 21, 2025
Gerolene "Gerry" Smith Sorrell Stephenson, age 89, of Willow Spring, NC passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Green Leaf Care Center. She was born on March 11, 1936, in Harnett County, NC to the late Hubert and Gladys Smith.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Gerry made sure that all of her family was...
Jo-Ann Schwitzgebel
December 20, 2025
Jo-Ann was the oldest of seven children, born over an eighteen-year span, to the late William Thomas ("Red") McMoneagle of Philadelphia, PA, a World War II veteran of the Asian-Pacific Theater and dedicated lifelong U.S. Postal Service carrier, and the late Gertrude Donovan McMoneagle of Brookline, MA, both born in 1920. Members of the Greatest Generation, the couple met in...
Jim Byrd
December 18, 2025
Jim Byrd, 58, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, on February 5, 1967, and was the beloved son of the late James Eugene Byrd, Sr. and Brenda Loray Simmons.
A native of Raleigh, Jim was well known in the community as a hardworking and accomplished professional known for his honesty, skill, and strong...
Edward Carroll
December 16, 2025
Edward Junior Carroll, 88, of Raleigh, passed peacefully away on December 16th, 2025. Born in Angier on June 28, 1937 to the late James and Maude Carroll, he will be deeply missed.
In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane Marie Carroll; brothers, Louis, Donnie, and Bill; sisters, Agnes and Virginia; and one...
Edna "Allene" Johnson
December 16, 2025
Edna "Allene" Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born in Sanford, North Carolina on February 26, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Augustus Wilbur Payne and Louise Payne.
Allene was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She grew up in Sanford and graduated from Cameron High School...
Theodore Thomas
December 15, 2025
Theodore Nelson Thomas, 64, of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly the night of December 15, 2025. Born in Waverly, New York, on June 16, 1961 to the late Louis and Roberta Thomas, Theodore will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
In addition to his parents, Theodore is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Thomas, and sister, Deana Kirsch.
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Virginia Byrd Anderson
December 14, 2025
ANGIER - Virginia Byrd Anderson born May 1st 1927, joined Our Lord December 14th 2025.
She leaves her children: Billy, Eddie, and Margaret Anderson, 8 grandchildren, and numerous greats.
Mama enjoyed cooking, sewing quilts, her doll collection, walking, her love of God, and planting flowers was her greatest joy.
In honor of Mama - love God and plant something beautiful.
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Nelson Gary Boyette
December 14, 2025
Nelson Gary Boyette, age 75, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1950, in Kinston, North Carolina.
Gary spent his early childhood in Apex, North Carolina, and lived the remainder of his life in Cary, North Carolina, a community he loved deeply. He was a man of strong character, widely respected, and always willing to...
Lisa Johnson Williams
December 14, 2025
Lisa Yvette Johnson Williams, 58, of Garner, NC, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1967 to Ronnie and the late Linda Byrd Williams.
Lisa graduated from Garner Senior High School in 1985 and went on to pursue a career in interior design, a field she loved and worked in for many years. A natural...
Jerry Hamrick
December 13, 2025
Jerry Glenn Hamrick, 84, of Garner, NC, passed away at home surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with CMML. He was born March 28,1941, in Banner Elk, NC, to Fred Carroll Hamrick and Jessie Katherine Vinson Hamrick.
Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Lees McRae Junior College and a 1963 graduate of the University of...
Tabatha Ann Barnette
December 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Tabatha Ann Barnette who went to Heaven on December 12, 2025.Tabatha is survived by her daddy, Charles W. Barnette; mother, Gloria B. Barnette; all her precious friends and cousins.
Jean Guin
December 12, 2025
Jean Frances Guin, 77, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born in Sampson County on January 18, 1948, the daughter of the late Fleet Naylor and the late Eula Bryant.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Gardner (James), Tammy Jean Guin; grandchildren, Aaron Gardner (Alexis), Kharis Gardner; sister, Christine Hamilton; nieces, Terri, Sandy, Lisa, Kim;...
Tho Truong
December 11, 2025
RALEIGH - Tho Thi Truong, 52, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2025. Born in Vietnam on December 26, 1972, she is the daughter of Tung Truong and Ven Nguyen.In addition to her parents, she is survived her brothers, Thein "Tony" Truong, his wife, Yen Ngo and children, and Tong Truong, his wife, Nhien Nguyen and children.A funeral mass will be...
Marie Hardison Hester
December 11, 2025
Marie Hardison Hester, 89, of Raleigh passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, December 11, 2025.
She was born and resided in Sampson County until she married and eventually moved to Raleigh, NC. She is the daughter of the late Lewis Hardison and Mittie Jackson Hardison. She is survived by her Sons, Barry Hester of Raleigh and Darrin Hester (Debbie)...
Maverine Baker
December 11, 2025
Maverine Clifton Baker, 87, passed away on December 11, 2025 at Rex Hospital. She was born on January 20, 1938 in Johnston County to the late Ulas Calvin Clifton and Laura Viola King.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy C Baker; brothers, Raymond G. Clifton and Leamon E. Clifton; nephew, Tony Creech; nieces, Kelly Narron and Tammy Denning.
In...
Kristin Householder
December 11, 2025
Kristin "Kris" Curtis Householder, age 62, of Apex, NC died on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in his home. He was born on April 20, 1963 in Sacramento, CA to the late Larry and Judith Householder.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Householder; his daughters, Cynthia Day (Craig) and Sandra Groves; his grandchildren, Brittany Day, Braddock Edmonds and Morgan Edmonds; six...
