Billy C. Gause
January 4, 2025
Billy Charles Gause, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. He was born in Tabor City, North Carolina, on August 9, 1940, and was the son of the late William Oliver Gause, and Beulah Ward Gause.
Billy was a gentle soul who honored his parents, loved God, his family, friends, and people in general....
Sally Augusta Beane Whitt
January 4, 2025
RALEIGH - Sally passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday January 4, 2025. She was a beloved mother, sister, friend and most especially, nana. Sally was born on October 31, 1951 in Laurinburg, NC to James and Irene Beane. She moved with her family to Raleigh in 1961. She graduated from Broughton High School and...
William T Edwards
January 4, 2025
William (WT) Edwards, a retired Colonial Store employee and US Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday January 4th, 2025, at his home in Raleigh at the age of 84. WT was born in Sampson County on February 17th, 1940, to the late Laskie and Lena Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Julia Holmes Edwards and...
Daniel Ray Bowden
January 2, 2025
WILLOW SPRING - Daniel Ray Bowden of Willow Spring, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. A native of Wake County, he is the son of the late, Grover and Alice Pollard Bowden.
He had a distinguished career, working at Ford Motor Company, Wicks Corporation, and Daniel G. Matthews CPA before retiring as...
Madalyn "Nanny" Gentry
January 2, 2025
"A warrior of light, in darkness she thrives.
A strong woman in challenges she dives.
With every setback, a step ahead,
In her fight, a path she's led"
Our Hero, Madalyn Markle Gentry passed away on January 2nd, 2025 leaving behind...
Carolyn H. Boykin
January 1, 2025
GARNER - Carolyn Faye Hamrick Boykin, 84, passed away on January 1, 2025, after a difficult battle with vascular dementia. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina, on April 19, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Stanley Glenn Hamrick and Corinna Mae Sears.
Carolyn was an exceptional mother, grandmother, and friend. Her...
Mary Magalene Alford
January 1, 2025
Mary Magalene Alford, 85, passed away on January 1, 2025, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina, on December 8, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Alonzo Willis Watkins and Maggie M. Watkins.
Mary was an exceptional mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Early in...
Clara Adrian Jackson
December 31, 2024
Clara Adrian (Ranck) Jackson
Fort Pierce, FL & Willow Springs, NC
Clara Adrian (Ranck) Jackson, age 98, of Fort Pierce, Florida and most recently of Willow Springs, North Carolina passed away on December 31, 2024. She was born February 16, 1926, to Clarence S. Ranck & Olive May (Nichols) Ranck, in...
Sonya Fagan
December 30, 2024
HOLLY SPRINGS - Sonya Caffee Fagan, age 90, passed on December 30, 2024, at her home in Holly Springs, NC. This greatest of friends, truth-telling bringer of goodwill - sweet tea in human form was determined to live a full life and let her life speak of God's love.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Daniel (Katherine) Fagan...
Margaret Edwards Seal
December 29, 2024
Margaret Edwards Seal, age 59, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 22, 1965 in Wake County, she was the daughter of Charles and Sylvia Perry Edwards.
She found her greatest happiness in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was strolling...
Derek Jansen Rose
December 29, 2024
Derek Jansen Rose, 50, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Morrisville, North Carolina, on Monday, December 29, 2024.
Derek was the first of three children born to Vicki Rose (Grimes) and Ralph Preston Rose of Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born on December 22, 1974, in Cleveland, Mississippi. At the age of 12, he...
Mildred Ann Duffie
December 29, 2024
Mildred Ann Pittman Duffie, age 95, of Raleigh, NC died Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Sanford Health and Rehab. She was born on February 7, 1929 in Wayne County to the late James Leslie Pittman and Minnie Roberta Baker.
She is survived by her niece, Beverly Price; her two children and four grandchildren; her niece,...
Larry James Villani
December 28, 2024
Larry James Villani, age 79 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, December 28,2024.
Larry was born in Niagara Falls, NY, graduated from Lasalle High School and Niagara
County Community College. He has lived in Raleigh for the past 30 years.
Larry was a devoted husband to his...
O'Neil "Neil" L. Rollins
December 28, 2024
Born on Oct. 6, 1923, to Dartha Murray Rollins and Lonnie F. Rollins.
He was the middle of three sons (Arden, Neil, Grover).
He lived a happy and fulfilled life and has lived in NC, NY, Nevada, Florida, TX, and MS. He loved real estate work and assisted in developing lake...
Albert Wesley Brown, Jr.
December 28, 2024
Albert Wesley Brown Jr., age 90, passed away following a period of declining health at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Raleigh, NC.
Born June 16, 1934 in Selma, NC, he was the son to the late Albert Wesley Brown Sr. and Mildred Corbett Brown.
He is survived by...
Tonya Marie Green
December 28, 2024
Tonya Marie Burgess Green, age 51, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina, after a long and courageous battle with NASH disease. Born on August 30, 1973, in Fort Myers, Florida, Tonya spent most of her life in Owensboro, Kentucky, before relocating to Garner, North Carolina earlier this year.
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Janice Marie Cunningham
December 26, 2024
Janice Marie Cunningham, born on August 29, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on December 26, 2024, at her home in Garner, North Carolina. She was 70 years old.
Janice was a woman of many talents and roles, devoting her life to family, service, and community. She spent 13 years in the United States Air...
John Francis Mccarty
December 26, 2024
John F. McCarty, 83, passed away on December 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 16, 1941, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Margaret (Nolan) and John Francis McCarty.
John grew up in Bethlehem, PA, and was the proud graduate of Bethlehem Catholic...
Matthew Robert Stinnett
December 26, 2024
Matthew Robert Stinnett, born on January 21, 1996, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2024, at the age of 28. His passing was due to complications from Neurofibromatosis Type II, a condition he faced with remarkable strength and determination.
Matthew is survived by his loving wife, Sophia Stinnett; his parents, Shirley and...
Louise Jones Wilkins
December 24, 2024
Louise Jones Wilkins was born on June 6, 1930 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Herbert and Alice Jones. Louise was attended by her son, Michael, for several days before she passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Raleigh. Louise now rests in the loving arms of our God and Creator.
Louise graduated from Apex...
