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Betty Duke
June 19, 2025
Betty Rae White Duke, aged 94, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital on June 19, 2025. Betty was born on September 20, 1930, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Rachel B. White and Hugh E. White. She resided in Bluefield until her family's relocation to Chicago, Illinois, in 1939. She graduated from South Shore High School...
Thomas Honeycutt
June 18, 2025
Thomas Avery Honeycutt, Jr. passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on August 1, 1946, to Thomas Avery Honeycutt, Sr. and Janie Mae Marshall Honeycutt.
He is survived by his two daughters, Rebecca Honeycutt and Margaret Honeycutt; his ex-wife and devoted caregiver, Patricia Honeycutt; his lifelong best friend, Ronald Cunningham; and many beloved...
Leon Parrish
June 16, 2025
Leon Parrish, age 90, died Monday, June 16, 2025, in Rex Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Johnston County, NC to the late Rassie and Ila Parrish.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Parrish; his son, Timothy Parrish and his wife, Debbie; his sister, Carolyn Stuart and her husband, Jimmy; his brothers, Andy Parrish and Glenwood Parrish...
Samuel Head
June 15, 2025
Samuel Davies Head, born June 13, 1949, died peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary Eileen Head, his two sons Nathan and Jonathan Head, his daughter Anna Marie Tapo and his step-son Joshua Johnson. After his cremation he was inurned in a Columbarium in Apex, NC.
Edwin Salter
June 15, 2025
Edwin "Ed" Roger Salter, Sr., a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Ed was born March 11, 1947, to the late Edwin and Rena Louise Daniels Salter. Born and raised in Carteret County, North Carolina, Ed graduated from Atlantic High School in 1965. He continued his education and...
Patricia Ann Upchurch Taylor
June 14, 2025
Patricia Upchurch Taylor, 88, died Saturday June 14, 2025 at 10:50 pm at BellaRose Nursing and Rehab in Garner, NC. Born in Durham, Patsy was the daughter of the late Aubrey Upchurch and Irene Veasey Upchurch. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Taylor; sister, Billie Jean McFarland; daughter, Dodie Leigh Taylor;...
Crystal Chen Lee
June 14, 2025
RALEIGH - Crystal Chen Lee, 38, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after courageously enduring a monthslong battle with cancer. She departed peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, family, and close friends from among the many who tenderly cared for her in her final weeks.
Born in Oakland, California and raised in...
Brayden Clay Edwards
June 14, 2025
Born on August 6, 2020, Brayden came into the world full speed ahead - and he never slowed down. the moment he could walk (and definitely once he could ride), Brayden was chasing adventure with muddy boots, a cheeky grin, and a sparkle in his eye. If it had wheels, Brayden wanted to ride it. Dirt bikes, four-wheelers, monster trucks...
Keith Johnson
June 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alan Keith JohnsonNovember 13, 1961 - June 13, 2025
Alan Keith Johnson, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away on June 13, 2025, after a brave battle with congestive heart failure at the age of 63. He entered the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at peace, free from pain, and filled with...
Dale Bouldin
June 13, 2025
Dale Moore Bouldin, 77, of Raleigh, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehabilitation.
Visitation will be held at Holland's Church, 9433 Ten-Ten Road Raleigh, on Friday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. Burial will conclude the service in Holland's Cemetery. Reverend Greg Jenks, Luke Mitchell, and Susan Hobbs will be...
Jean Vanderwall
June 13, 2025
Betty Jean Vanderwall June 22, 1938 - June 13, 2025
With great love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Betty Jean Vanderwall, a devoted mother, a steadfast sister, and a compassionate caregiver.
Jean was born on June 22, 1938, and spent her life embodying strength, independence, and unwavering dedication to those she cherished.
She was preceded in death by her father,...
Sean Schenker
June 12, 2025
Sean Patrick Schenker, age 50, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Wake-Med Raleigh. He was born on November 2, 1974 in Erie, PA to the late Maricarol Heintz Schenker.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Schenker; his son, Brayden Schenker; his daughter, Zoey Schenker and her fiancé, Jordan McFadgen; his granddaughter, Leah; his brother, Brian Schenker and nephew, Jeffery Schenker, his...
Richard Griffin
June 11, 2025
Richard Curtis Griffin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A steadfast believer in God, family, and country, in that order, Richard lived a life marked by humility, service, and deep love.
Richard was born December 22, 1937, to Willie and India Love Griffin....
William Hall
June 9, 2025
William Anthony Hall, 15, of Apex, NCLoving Son, Brother, Dedicated Scout, and Inquisitive Mind
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Hall, a bright and compassionate 15-year-old student at Middle Creek High School. William's extraordinary spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him.
For nine years, William dedicated himself to Scouting, achieving Life Rank...
Jennifer Lizzett Yajure
June 9, 2025
Jennifer Yajure passed away on June 9, 2025 at 43 years old, surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer lived life on her own terms and left us on her own terms. We will always remember the joy she shared with others, her beautiful singing voice, her intelligence, her generosity and mostly, her fierce independance. Jennifer struggled for too long with...
Marcia Alford
June 8, 2025
Marcia Eileen Hicks Alford, 75, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Marcia was born March 26, 1950, to the late Harvey Irven and Louise Allen Hicks. She was a force of love, wisdom, and purpose-a woman who made everyone feel like the most important person in the room.
She is survived by her loving husband...
William Haycraft
June 8, 2025
William Everett Haycraft, age 83, of Fuquay-Varina, NC died on Saturday, June 8, 2025 at WakeMed Cary Hospital. He was born May 11, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Glenn and Dorothy Pillow Haycraft.
He is survived by his wife, Estelle Hagood Haycraft; his children, Deborah Estelle Haycraft and Matthew William Haycraft and his wife, Kimberly; his grandchildren, Jack, Kate...
Sammy McLean
June 8, 2025
Angier- Sammy R. McLean, 77, passed away on Sunday at Lawndale Manor in Garner. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Otha McLean and Inez Tudor McLean.
Sammy was a 1965 graduate of Angier High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving on active duty during the Vietnam War. Following...
Gladys Harper
June 7, 2025
Gladys Virginia Williford Harper, age 98, of Holly Springs, NC died on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in WakeMed Raleigh Campus. She was born on November 21, 1926 in Wake County, NC to the late Eddie and Cora Huff Williford.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Lawrence and Debbie Beistel and her husband, Daniel; her son-in-law: Ralph Tutor and his wife,...
Norwood Guy
June 6, 2025
WILLOW SPRING - Norwood William Guy, Jr., of Willow Spring, died June 6th, 2025. He was born October 22, 1945 to the late Norwood William Guy, Sr. and Paulene Stephenson Guy.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Verdeana (Teeny), Terry, and Ricky.
Norwood is survived by his sister, Patsy Guy Johnson; his sons, Glenn Guy...
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