Mary Cleaves Daniels Smith
July 18, 2025
RALEIGH - Mary Cleaves Daniels Smith, 64, of Raleigh passed away in the evening hours of Friday, July 18, 2025, at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 10, 1961, the daughter of the late Emory Parker Smith and the late Mary Cleaves Stenhouse Smith. Upon her parents returning to North Carolina, Cleaves would go...
Rickie Armentrout
July 18, 2025
Rickie Dale Armentrout, 69, of Angier, NC, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Born on May 21, 1956, in Covington, Virginia, Rickie lived a life marked by grit, generosity, and boundless heart.
A skilled CNC machinist by trade, Rickie moved to Angier in 1989 to build both a business and...
William "Bill" Lee Meyer
July 18, 2025
William "Bill" Lee Meyer, 82, passed away on July 18, 2025. He was born in Nash County, North Carolina, on February 4, 1943, and was the son of the late Samuel Sandeford Meyer and Emma Louise Proctor.
Bill was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal brother. He faithfully served his country as a United States Marine from...
Carol Edwards Williford
July 18, 2025
Carol Edwards Williford, 76, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, with her husband and children by her side.
Born September 6, 1948, on her family farm in Red Oak, North Carolina, Carol often spoke fondly of her rural life and upbringing. She was a 1966 graduate of Red Oak High School....
Jerry Sears
July 17, 2025
FUQUAY-VARINA - Jerry Clark Sears, 89, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away on July 17, 2025, at UNC Rex Hospital. He was born in Durham County, NC on January 19, 1936, to the late Thomas and Gladys Sears.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his brother, Harry Lee Sears; son, Clark Sears; and grand-daughter, Katie Sears.
Jerry...
Malvina Guinazu
July 16, 2025
Malvina Asunta Sabbatini Guinazu, 92, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born in Mendoza, Argentina on August 01, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Alejandro Sabbatini and Augusta Nerpiti.
Malvina was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Early in her life she met and married...
Steven Barbour
July 15, 2025
Steven Durwood Barbour ("Steve") - accomplished musician, loving husband and father, and dedicated brother and friend--died unexpectedly in his sleep at home in Raleigh on July 15. He was 67. The elder son of Mary Anne and Durwood Barbour, he was born in Raleigh on June 12, 1958. He grew up in the Longview Gardens neighborhood, in which he attended...
Christine Pope Hoeger
July 15, 2025
Christine Pope Hoeger, 81, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on March 8, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Elbert Anderson Pope Sr. and Geneva McDaniel Pope.
Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Early in her life she met and married...
Ruth Yates
July 15, 2025
Ruth Louise Chappell Yates, age 95, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. She was born on November 27, 1929 in Wake County, NC to the late Gorman Duncan Chappell and Erna Maude Watkins Chappell.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Williford; sons, William Danny Yates (Pam), Roger Dale Yates, and Donald Wayne Yates; grandchildren, Lisa Hargis...
John Singleton
July 14, 2025
John Graham Singleton of Garner passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was the son of the late John Henry Singleton and Agnes Gaskins Singleton.
On June 5, 1960, he married Kathryn Hope Everett. Both Graham and Kathryn were graduates of Washington High School, the class of 1957. Graham was a member of the outstanding Washington Pam Pack football...
Marian Haynes
July 12, 2025
Marian Haynes, 82, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Apex, North Carolina, where she lived with her husband, Walter.
Born on December 11, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Marian devoted her life to caring for others. As a Registered Nurse for over 35 years, she brought compassion and warmth to every patient she served.
Marian had a gift for...
Brookie Stephenson
July 12, 2025
Brookie Wiggins Stephenson, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Delma Wiggins and Ila Barbour Wiggins. Brookie was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was an excellent cook and could always be counted on for a big pot of chicken pastry and pecan pies. Over...
James Abbate
July 11, 2025
James Matthew Abbate, 59, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Born July 1, 1966, he was the son of the late William Victor Abbate Sr and Olivia Stephenson Abbate. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his sister, Frances Abbate Costello.
James is survived by his wife, Kathrine...
Betty Osmun
July 11, 2025
Betty Ann Osmun, age 72, died Friday, July 11, 2025 in Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fuquay-Varina, NC. She was born on May 23, 1953 in Saline County, KS to the late Curtis and Jean Campbell.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Osmun, Jr; her children, Mindy Francis, her husband, Todd and their children, Sophia and Emma Viscariello, Sherry Serbu,...
Elwin Lee Mackintosh
July 11, 2025
Elwin Lee "Mac" Mackintosh, 88, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Bella Rose Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on January 22, 1937, in Takoma Park, Maryland, Mac was the son of James Thomas Mackintosh and Evelyn Rosalie Mackintosh of Washington, D.C.
Mac is survived by his devoted wife of...
Harvey Langston
July 11, 2025
Harvey Glenn Langston Jr., 87 yrs old of Raleigh passed away on July 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife Margaret and two daughters Memrie and Angie. He was preceded in death by his son Harvey Langston, III and mother Lucille Langston.
No formal services are planned. In lieu of flowers please make donations to a charitable organization of...
Warren Brent Bullock
July 10, 2025
Warren Brent Bullock, 46, passed away on Thursday, July 10th at his home. Brent was born on September 2nd, 1979, and was the son of Kim Ennis and Warren Bullock. Brent is survived by brothers Matthew Blake Bullock and Bradley Scott Bullock.
Brent was a lover of music and animals, especially dogs. He was very close to his siblings and...
Neil Singh
July 8, 2025
Neil Singh, 55, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2025, in his town of residence. He was born on May 25th, 1970, in DeHoop, Guyana.
Neil was a cherished and devoted husband to his wife, Nalini Singh, and a caring, loving father to his daughters Sarah, Sadie, and Sophie. His love for them was unwavering, his...
Virginia Comstock
July 6, 2025
Virginia Comstock, 97, died Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Garner, North Carolina. She was born on January 14, 1928 in Shelby County, Tennessee to the late John Bolen and Irma Gardebled Bolen.
She is survived by her son, Keith Joseph Comstock (Lynn); sister, Emelda Bolen; grandchildren, Andrew Comstock (Cloe) and Courtney Tant (Joe); great-grandchildren, Allie Comstock, Luke Tant, and Julie Tant
In addition to her parents,...
Mary Frechette
July 6, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Frechette, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2025.
She was born on April 1, 1944, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late James and Emily McGregor. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, John Frechette.
Together, John and Mary built a life centered on family and hard work. They raised their children and...
