Jessie Penninger
January 4, 2026
Jessie Gray Dahmer Penninger, age 81, of Raleigh, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026.
Jessie was born in West Virginia and carried a deep love for her home state throughout her life. She later made her home in Raleigh, NC, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and friendship.
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Gene Clark
January 3, 2026
Samuel Eugene Clark, 83, better known as Gene, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 3, 2025. Born on December 22, 1942 in Martin County, NC to the late Samuel and Betty Clark, he will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.
In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by...
Paul L. Bryan, III
January 2, 2026
Paul Lee Bryan, III, 68, passed away at Liberty Commons in Sanford, NC on Friday, January 2, 2026. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Paul Lee Bryan, Jr., and Lois Edna Jackson Bryan.
Paul was a loving husband and devoted father. He was his daughter's number one fan, proudly attending all of her sporting events....
Jean Lee
January 2, 2026
Wilba Jean Lee, 87, better known as Jean, passed away into the arms of our Lord on January 2, 2026. Born on December 13, 1938 in Johnston County, NC, to the loving arms of the late Milton and Mamie Rogers, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by...
Catherine Irene Mullins
January 1, 2026
Mrs. Catherine Irene Mullins, 94, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed from her earthly home to reunite with her beloved husband, Raiford F. Mullins, her parents, and siblings in the light and love of her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Mrs. Mullins was a resident at Sunrise in Cary, North Carolina, for the past four years. Prior...
Thomas Crume
December 31, 2025
Thomas Eugene Crume, age 80, of Garner, NC died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. He was born on April 20, 1945 to Allen and Lillian May Crume.
He is survived by his children, Cathy McKenzie, Carin Pittman and her husband, Kevin, and Chris Crume; his sister, Betty Morin and Sue Kent; his brothers, Allen Crume...
Harry Max Neff
December 30, 2025
RALEIGH - Harry Max Neff departed this life on December 30, 2025. Born June 19, 1933, in Putnam County, Indiana, to Samuel and Victoria Neff, he grew up in the small town of Greencastle. Harry served in the US Navy, received a B.A. in Sociology from Indiana, volunteered in the Peace Corps in Chile, and earned a M.A. in Applied...
Donald W. Betts
December 30, 2025
Donald W. Betts, 88, passed away on December 30, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Duncan, Harnett County, North Carolina, on December 9, 1937, and was the beloved son of the late James Leo Betts and Alma Ion Penny Betts.
A native of Harnett County, Donald was well known in the community as a hardworking and accomplished...
Bettie Hart Adams
December 29, 2025
Bettie Hart Adams, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2025. A native of Harnett County, she was born on December 5, 1934, and was the daughter of the late David Glenn Hart and Estelle Parker Hart.
In addition to her parents, Bettie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clinton Loyd Adams; son, Halford Glenn Adams;...
Asuncion Catacora de Zaga
December 28, 2025
Asuncion Olga Catacora de Zaga or "Olguita" as she was known to family and friends, passed away peacefully in her own bed at home on the night of December 27th, 2025. She was surrounded by family at her side. She was 96 years old.
Olga was born on August 15th, 1929, in Puno Peru to the late Gabriela and Encarnicion...
Kathryn Milton
December 28, 2025
Kathryn Williford Milton of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at WakeMed Cary Hospital. She had been surrounded by her family in the days preceding her death.
She was the loving wife of Van Milton for 60 years. They enjoyed building a loving family together and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Kathryn lived...
Elaine Claire Athens
December 27, 2025
Elaine Claire Athens, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. Born on April 4, 1943, Elaine lived her early life in Queens, New York before moving to Monroe, New York. There she served as an ESL teaching assistant in the Monroe-Woodbury school system before retiring to North Carolina in 2014.
Elaine was a compassionate Christian woman. As a mother,...
Karl Talmus Stephenson
December 27, 2025
On December 27, 2025, Karl Talmus Stephenson was called home to be with God. Karl was born in Harnett, NC on August 24, 1939, to Julian Coy Stephenson and Marvo Smith.
Karl is survived by his wife, Linda Stephenson; daughter, Kay Lee (Robbie); as well as three grandchildren, Conner Dean (Shayna), Gabrielle Tew (Tyler), and Grayson Lee (McKayla). Along with two...
Patricia Scott
December 26, 2025
On December 26, 2025, Patricia Mann Scott was called home to be with God. Patricia was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 11, 1949 to Annette & Gordon Mann. She grew up in Wake County, with her best friend and cousin, Alice Hickman. She graduated from Garner High School in 1967, and went on to be a Cosmetologist, specializing...
John Franzen, Jr.
December 25, 2025
John 'Jack' Franzen, 91, currently residing in Angier, NC passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side to say goodbye on December 25th, 2025.
John is survived by his wife of 69 years, Judith Shissler Franzen, his daughter Arline Sue Mott and her husband John Mott, his grandchildren Jeremy Mott and his wife Apryl, Brandon Mott and his...
CJ Cummings Jr.
December 25, 2025
Robert Clay Cummings, Jr. of Johnston County, better known as CJ, was unexpectedly called home to the Lord on December 25, 2025.
Born on November 30, 1992, CJ will be remembered most for the way he made people feel. He had a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an undeniable presence that could lighten a room and put others at...
Callie Louise Myatt
December 25, 2025
Callie Louise Myatt lost her battle with pneumonia and heart failure on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. Louise was known as "Mimi" by her closest family members.
Loving her family was her only hobby.
Louise was born in Erwin, NC on October 10, 1945, and she was the daughter of Howard Reardon and Mae Inscore Reardon. She is survived by...
Gayle C. Kanon
December 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gayle Cooke Kanon of Angier, North Carolina, who passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth...
Tammie Bullock Houck
December 23, 2025
Tammie Bullock Houck, age 63, went home to be with Jesus surrounded by love on Tuesday, December 23rd. She is now healed, whole, and free from pain, celebrating eternal life with her Savior. She was born on March 17th in Wake County to the late Howard and Thelma Bullock.
Tammie was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful...
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...
