Ralph Castanza
May 20, 2025
Ralph Castanza, 78 of Clayton, formerly from West Senica, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 20, in Johnston County NC.
He loved golf, 'Guys Movie Night' with friends, and most of all his wife, Kathy. Ralph, a Marine and Vietnam veteran, worked his way up through being a mechanic at Penny's Auto centers, and eventually going into Senior Management...
Joan Barnett Long
May 20, 2025
A complete obituary will be published in the days to come.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Dr, Garner, NC 27529. A visitation will take place prior to the service, from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM. Burial will follow after the service at Montlawn...
Theresa Bollinger
May 18, 2025
Theresa Ann "Teri" Huntsman Bollinger, age 67, of Clayton, NC died Sunday, May 18, 2025 in PAM Specialty Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. She was born November 5, 1957 to the late Lawrence "Larry" Huntsman and Elizabeth Ann Fisher Huntsman.
She is survived by her husband, Kenney Ray Bollinger; her brother, Larry Huntsman and his wife, Beth; her nephews, Joshua...
Deborah Lee
May 17, 2025
Deborah Rose Benson Lee, 64, of Raleigh, born on August 4, 1960, passed away on May 17, 2025, after a very short battle with cancer. She was a member of Serving Him Church in Raleigh, N.C. She was raised, as a child, at Layton Chapel Baptist Church in Spring Lake N.C., where she loved to play the piano and sing....
Cecil Rich
May 17, 2025
Cecil R. Rich, 90, of Willow Spring (formerly of Raleigh) passed away early Saturday morning following a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his family who will forever cherish his strength, love, devotion, and quiet wisdom.
Born in 1935, Cecil was reared in the Castalia region of Nash County and was so very proud of his "country"...
John Foley
May 17, 2025
John Walter Foley, age 84, of Angier, NC died May 17, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 8, 1941 in Conecuh County, AL to the late Fate Aubrey and Sarah Frances Smith Foley.
He is survived by his wife, Renee Foley; his children, Lisa Sheffield (John), Kris Renee Foley, Chris Foley (Wilna),...
Cheryl Ramsey
May 16, 2025
Cheryl Jeanne (Billquist), 70, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at WakeMed-Raleigh Hospital with the love and support of her family.
Cheryl (Cher) was born in California to the late Clarence and Marilyn (Dahl) Billquist.
In addition to Cher's parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Ramsey, her brother Loren, her brother Gary's wife, Kim and...
Eva Mae Harrison
May 16, 2025
Eva Mae was born to Odell and Kathlee Harrison in October of 1937. She was the youngest of the four siblings, following her sister, Lola Faye and Brothers, Sonny and Bobby Harrison.
The sisters spent their youth working in the family café while the brothers served in the Armed forces. It was while working in the Café that she...
Waylon "Boogie" Smith
May 14, 2025
Our precious son, Waylon David Smith, was born on May 8, 2025, and passed peacefully out of our loving arms into the loving arms of Jesus on May 14, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, he brought a lifetime of love in just six days.
Waylon was the beloved son of Josie and Jason Smith of...
Milton Bailey
May 14, 2025
Garner - Milton Earl Bailey, 81, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 surrounded by family.
Graduate of Goldsboro High, he had numerous communication jobs around the world. He was retired from Edstrom Industries of Wisconsin and worked part time as a Parts Delivery Driver for Capital CJD in Garner. He was an active member of Southern Cruisers Riding Club 5...
Donald Terpening
May 13, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Donald Everett Terpening, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2025, after succumbing to a recent illness. He was 88 years old.
Born on June 11, 1936, in Jefferson County, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Laru Everett Terpening and Nellie Irene Terpening. The first...
Elizabeth Hughes Oglesby
May 11, 2025
CARY - Elizabeth Hughes Oglesby, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at WakeMed-Cary surrounded by her family.
She was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on August 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Allie and Bessie Hughes.
Elizabeth attended Orangeburg High School where she was majorette of the marching band and a member of the Honor Society. She...
Steven Mowels
May 10, 2025
Steven Glen Mowels, Sr., 73, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Raleigh, NC.
Steven is survived by Gloria Mowels - spouse, Steven Mowels, Jr. - son.
Steven is preceded in death by Clifford Mowels - father, Thelma Horton - mother.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM...
Tom Murray
May 10, 2025
John Thomas (Tom) Murray was born in Syracuse, New York on June 12, 1935. He died in Cary, NC on May 10, 2025.
Tom was born to Ethel and John Murray. He had one sister, Elizabeth. The family moved around a lot, living in upstate New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, eventually settling in Denver. Tom graduated from St. Francis de Sales...
Barbara Brooks
May 7, 2025
Barbara Ellen Brooks, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away at Transitions Lifecare Hospice Home on May 7, 2025. She was 88 years old.
Barbara was born on September 30, 1936, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the only child of Octavious Kenneth (O.K.) Ellen and Frances Saunders Ellen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Cherie Rae Poucher
May 5, 2025
GARNER - Cherie Rae Poucher, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.
She was born in Florence, WI on July 16, 1947, the daughter of Russell Ostrom and Edna "Teddy" Wilson Ostrom. Cherie and her late husband, John, began raising their family in Blue Island, IL, later moving to Coral Springs, FL, and...
Eva Belle Parrish
May 5, 2025
Angier- Eva Belle Parrish, 94, passed away at Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehab. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late James “Jim” Tutor and Mollie Partin Tutor.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Tabitha King and her husband, James; three great-grandchildren, Haydin, Hudson and Hadleigh King; brothers, Jimmy Tutor and wife, JoAnn, Emitte Tutor and wife, Shirley;...
Early Newton
May 4, 2025
Early Eugene Newton "Junior" passed away at home on May 4, 2025 at the age of 87 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. He was born and has lived in Raleigh, North Carolina all of his life and graduated from Needham Broughton High School in 1955.
Early is survived by his loving and devoted partner, Anna...
Milton Smith
May 3, 2025
Milton Roy Smith, Jr. ("M.R."), 92, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Jean Honeycutt Smith.
Born to the late Milton Roy Smith, Sr. and Lottie Morton Smith, M.R. was a lifelong resident of Angier and the longtime owner and operator of Smith's...
Lori Ann Zollo-Torain
May 2, 2025
Lori Ann Zollo-Torain, 46, of Raleigh, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, May 2 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She is the daughter of Michael and Denise Zollo.
Lori Ann is predeceased by her grandparents, Conrad and Alice Boucher and Carman and Winnie Zollo; and her brother-in-law, Billy Ennis.
Along with her parents, Lori Ann is survived by her husband, Anthony Lamont Torain;...
