OBITUARIES
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Roy Matthew Woodlief
June 12, 2026
Roy Matthew Woodlief, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on June 12, 2026 at the age of 53, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, faith, and deep love for his family.
Born on September 8, 1972, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Roy was raised in Garner. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Brisson Woodlief, and his father,...
Elizabeth Eleanor Hunichen
June 11, 2026
Elizabeth Pfister Hunichen, age 93, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Born in Germany, Elizabeth immigrated to the United States with the help of her sister, for whom she remained deeply grateful throughout her life. She later married and settled in Hagerstown, Maryland. In 1958, she moved to Garner, North Carolina, where she owned and operated Hunichen Stamp and...
Sarah Ogburn Blalock
June 10, 2026
Sarah Ogburn Blalock, age 90, passed from this life on the morning of June 10, 2026. She was born January 5, 1936 to the late Robert Glenn Ogburn and Lela Robbins Ogburn at home in the Ogburn homeplace. She was predeceased by her husband and childhood sweetheart, Ben Richard Blalock, Sr., they were happily married for over 64 years and...
James Reb Lancaster
June 10, 2026
Angier, NC — Reb Lancaster peacefully passed away on June 10th, 2026 at his home in Angier, surrounded by loved ones, after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 72. We suspect he is already in heaven, lecturing the angels on the proper way to detail a tour bus.
Born on June 19, 1953, in Kinston, NC, Reb grew...
Richard Craig Faulk Sr.
June 9, 2026
Richard Craig Faulk, Sr., age 72, passed away on June 9, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1953, in Lee County to the late Jack Floyd Faulk and Beatrice Hazel Thomas.
Richard is survived by his wife, Ruth Dianne Faulk; daughter, Kristina Lynn Faulk Moore of Raleigh; son, Richard "Craig" Faulk, Jr. of Cary; sister, Jackie "Gail" Cox of Sanford;...
Josephine Sammons
June 9, 2026
Josephine Greene Sammons, age 79, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.Born on February 22, 1947, in Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Arbie Tyson Greene and Texie Buchanan Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Dean Greene.Known to family and friends...
Florence Mozelle Price
June 9, 2026
Mozelle Carter Price, 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Holland (Sue), Wayne Holland (Sieglinde), Ronald Holland (Teresa), and Phil Holland (Edith); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Mozelle was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Sallie Carter; sisters, Elza Lee Davis and Kathleen...
Joseph Johnson Miller IV
June 8, 2026
Joseph Johnson "J.J." Miller IV, 68, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, surrounded by family.
The fourth of five children, JJ was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on October 14, 1957, to Doris Jean Miller and Joseph J. Miller III. He later called St. Michaels, Maryland, home and carried countless fond memories of swimming at the yacht club, crabbing on...
Robert Truett Adams
June 8, 2026
Robert Truett Adams passed away June 8, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Harnett County to James Dorsett and Lois Morris Adams. Truett was married to Dot Liles, until her passing. Truett had a stepson, Terry and grandchildren, Crystal and Addison, and great-grandchildren. Truett was a loving brother and uncle and...
Marjorie Yadira Jimenez-Moff
June 7, 2026
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David Michael Buffaloe
June 6, 2026
David Michael Buffaloe, 53, passed away on June 6, 2026.
A robust man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of hiking and good company, David grew up in Raleigh. He was devoted to his family, the teller of atrocious dad jokes, and often the calm voice of reason. He enjoyed a little harmless mischief, scaring his children with his “hands-free” driving and...
Lou Ann Bell
June 2, 2026
Lou Ann Bell, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born June 4, 1935 in Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of John Thadous and Katie Hare Daw.
Lou Ann lived a life defined by dedication, faith, and a competitive spirit that never left her. As a young woman, she played on...
Betty Jean King
June 2, 2026
Betty Busbee King, age 89, passed away early Tuesday morning of June 2, 2026, with her son and daughter by her side. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5 at 1PM, with family visitation beginning at 12 noon. Services will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes at 1200 Benson Road, Garner NC 27529. The graveside service will...
Ryan Duane Mays
June 1, 2026
Ryan Duane Mays, 50, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at home in Angier, North Carolina. He was born on November 17, 1975, in Scioto, Ohio to Larry Keith Mays and Carol Ann Mays. Ryan was preceded in death by his mother.
Ryan is survived by his daughter, Sarah Mays of Fuquay-Varina; stepson, Hunter Nelms...
Thomas Joe Malicoat
June 1, 2026
Thomas Joe Malicoat, 72 of Raleigh, North Carolina, a proud Marine, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a man of deep principle, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Tom lived a life defined by service, quiet strength, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
His time in the Marine Corps further defined his sense of character of integrity, courage,...
Alice Douglas Powell
June 1, 2026
Alice Douglas Powell (lovingly called Granny by everyone) 96, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on June 1, 2026.
Born to Braxton and Lucille Douglas, Alice was raised as the daughter of sharecroppers and learned from an early age the value of hard work, perseverance, love, and faith. Those qualities remained with her...
Betty Stuart Martin
June 1, 2026
Betty Stuart Martin, age 78, of Fuquay-Varina, NC died on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Wake-Med Cary Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1947, in Wake County, NC to the late Leo and Clyde Stuart.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Ray Martin; her son, Ron Barnette and his wife, Lisa; her sister, Vickie Giles and her husband, Jimmy;...
Bobby Bridges
May 31, 2026
Bobby Earle Bridges, 78, of Henderson, NC, passed away peacefully at home on May 31st, 2026. Born in Burlington, NC on February 7, 1948, Bobby was an electrician by trade and retired in 2008 from Cotton, Inc., as Manager of Textile Laboratory Facilities. Bobby enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and cherished his life at Kerr Lake. A talented...
Ruby Deal Mills
May 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ruby Mills
With heavy hearts, the family of Ruby Mills, announces that her earthly sunset occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
A true beam of sunlight and a faithful child of Christ, Ruby fell asleep surrounded by her close loved ones and awoke to her heavenly sunrise in paradise. Leaving the embrace of her family on earth, she...
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