OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Dollie Elizabeth Tannery

Dollie Elizabeth Tannery

February 8, 2026

Dollie Dean Tannery, mother to two, grandmother to four and great grandmother to three, passed away peacefully in her home on February 8, 2026. Dollie was born in Raleigh, NC on January 8, 1926, and lived there most of her life with her husband Graham who preceded her in death in 2018. During her 101 years, besides family, she enjoyed...

Shirley Perry Sealey

Shirley Perry Sealey

February 5, 2026

Shirley Jeanette (Perry) Sealey, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born on August 13, 1935, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jack and Minnie (Hayes) Perry.

She is survived by her husband, Linwood (Jerry) Sealey Sr, her children, Jeanne Sealey Wilson (Chuck) and Linwood Sealey Jr (Laurie); her grandchildren, Holly Lee (Jason), Crystal Braxton (Brian), Emmet Bagwell (Kelsey), Jerry Sealey, Jacob...

Frankie Douglas Dean Ponce

Frankie Douglas Dean Ponce

February 5, 2026

Frankie Douglas "Birdie" Dean Ponce of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away suddenly from intermittent intestinal atresia on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Frankie Douglas was born at Rex Women's Center on January 26, 2026 to David Redden Ponce and Deming Minetree McDowell-Ponce. 

While Birdie girl was only here for a short time, she left a big impact on her parents and particularly...

Walter Fletcher Kelly, Jr.

Walter Fletcher Kelly, Jr.

February 4, 2026

Walter F. Kelly, Jr., of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born in Raleigh in 1947 and was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Kelly.

Walter was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Gail Kelly, who also preceded him in death, and a loving father to his...

Clyde Graham Britt

Clyde Graham Britt

February 3, 2026

Clyde Britt, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.

Clyde was born on September 4, 1933, in Guilford County, North Carolina, to the late Rupert Britt and Miriam Watson.

A lifelong forester, Clyde had a profound appreciation for the outdoors . After retiring, he embraced golf with enthusiasm, forming a close-knit group of friends with whom he played...

Gary Livingston Smith

Gary Livingston Smith

February 3, 2026

It is with both deep gratitude and tremendous sadness that we invite you to celebrate the life of Gary Livingston Smith, a faithful man of God who is whole, healed and with his Heavenly Father as of February 3, 2026.

Born on June 20, 1958, Gary was a brother to three sisters and the only son of Jerry and Annette Smith....

Joseph John Canzonieri

Joseph John Canzonieri

February 3, 2026

Born on October 1, 1961, in Suffolk County, Long Island, Joseph was a hard-working man, a devoted Yankee fan, and a true nature lover. He raised his children in Commack, NY, where family was always at the center of his life.

Joseph later resided in Angier, NC, where he found his true home, peace, and a deep connection to the outdoors.

He...

Stephen John Dey

Stephen John Dey

February 1, 2026

Stephen John Dey, born September 15th, 1961, was called home to be with the Lord on February 1st, 2025.

Steve was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rose; a Loving father to his children, Lauren Perro wife of Thomas Perro, and Steve Dey, husband of Atara Dey; and a loving stepdad to Catherine Mitchell, Johnny Carroll and Matthew Carroll, husband...

George Taylor Dean

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

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,...

Jason Thomas Collie, Jr.

Jason Thomas Collie, Jr.

January 31, 2026

Jason Thomas Collie, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 90 in the midst of the Cary snowstorm. He was a gentle man of strong principles and a quiet leader who was well-respected by his family, church members, neighbors, former colleagues and military personnel who served with him as well as under his leadership. He...

Richard John Kolb Sr.

Richard John Kolb Sr.

January 31, 2026

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Richard J. Kolb, 77, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and formerly of Peru, NY. He passed away on January 31, 2026, after a long pulmonary illness. Richard died at home with his family by his side, spending his last weeks in the constant care of his daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and...

James Harris

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 school...

Dan Howard Huddleston

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

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

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 her...

Anne Mason Davis

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 Broughton...

Pauline Umstead

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

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

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...

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