Gerald Ray Atkins, Sr.
April 19, 2020
Gerald Ray Atkins, Sr., 80, died Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born August 16, 1939 in Wake County to the late Jessie Ray and Virginia Elizabeth Woodall Atkins. Gerald served 4 years in the United States Air Force as an Air Police Guard. He was a charter member of the Fairview Fire Department serving for 48 years as...
Ruth Funke
April 18, 2020
ANGIER – Ruth Funke, 86, passed away Saturday at her home. A native of Russell, VA, Ruth was the daughter of the late Howard Ball and Blanche Taylor Ball. Ruth was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed life, attending her church and helping others whenever she could. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linda Snipes of...
Barry M. Bray
April 18, 2020
ASHEBORO– Barry Marvin Bray, 69, passed away at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro. A native of Randolph County, Barry was the son of the late Junior Marvin Bray and Ruth Mason Bray. Barry is survived by his daughter, Tracie Bray of Raleigh; son, Brian Bray and wife, Meredith of Raleigh; grandchildren, Mia Guin of Raleigh, Jamison Bray of Raleigh,...
Mark Haynes Fogel
April 17, 2020
LILLINGTON – Mark Haynes Fogel, 47, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence. Mark was born on May 23, 1972 in Skokie, IL to Hershey Fogel and Loueen Slaughter Fogel. After he relocated to North Carolina, Mark attended and graduated from Harnett Central High School, class of 1990. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army,...
Rachel Faye Johnson Godwin
April 16, 2020
Rachel Faye Johnson Godwin, 79, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Casey and Bessie Johnson of Willow Springs. She and her husband, Alton “Ray” Godwin, moved to Guam in 1968 and lived there for over 32 years and attended Harvest Baptist Church...
Charles L. “Charlie” Morton
April 16, 2020
Charles L. “Charlie” Morton, 85, Passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A native of Franklin county, Charlie was born to the late Foster and Virginia Morton. (Virginia later known as Virginia “Granny” Cameron.). He was also preceded in death by brother, Bobby. Charlie served in the National Guard and was a Freemason and Amran Shriner. Charlie was a...
Ernest L. Senter
April 13, 2020
WILLOW SPRING – Ernest L. Senter, 81, passed away Monday while at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. Born in Wake County, he was son of the late Clyde Senter and Lois Myatt Senter. The family will have a private graveside service at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier, NC. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lollie...
Eugene Hoke Mitchiner
April 13, 2020
Eugene Hoke Mitchiner, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2020 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Hoke Mitchiner and Mabel Wrenn Mitchiner, and his wife, Linda Jo Paylor Mitchiner. He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Mitchiner Lucas, son-in-law Jonathan Lucas, and grandson Jaxon Lucas, all of...
Joan Ann Holt
April 12, 2020
Joan Ann Holt, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. A native of Reading, PA, Joan was born February 22, 1941 to the late Elmer Leroy and Grace Elva Schaeffer Schlott. She was a longtime CNA and advanced to becoming a nursing supervisor, working until she retired at 72. Due to the current circumstances, the family is holding...
Mary Louise Matthews Williford
April 10, 2020
Louise Williford, 90, died Friday April 10, 2020 at home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Lammie and Lura Matthews. She retired from Great American Insurance Co. Due to current community restrictions, a private family graveside will be held. Survisors include, son; Larry Williford (Carol) of Raleigh, daughter; Diane Hales (Lynn) of Clayton, brother;...
Larry Wilson Duncan
April 9, 2020
ANGIER-Larry Wilson Duncan, 83, passed away Thursday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Daner Price Duncan and Wallace Jay Duncan. Larry was a quiet and gentle man that enjoyed gardening and raising chickens until his declining health no longer allowed him to do so. His greatest pleasure...
Louis Hurley Dupree
April 7, 2020
Louis was born into the family of A. Hurley and Miranda A. Dupree. He was the baby of 6 children. His mother passed away just 3 days after his 14 th birthday. As time would go on his dad and all of his brothers and sisters, as well as their spouses, passed away. He was truly the last of...
Marjorie Louise Cook
April 6, 2020
RALEIGH - Rejoice in the Lord always … Philippians 4:4. Louise Daniels Cook passed peacefully at The Oaks at Mayview on April 6. Born in Knightdale, NC, she was the eldest of eight children of Albert and Ola Daniels. She was predeceased by William Q. Cook, her husband of 42 years, and daughter Jane Cook Remling. Brothers Melegia, Thomas,...
James Hal Mercer
April 6, 2020
Angier - James Mercer, 82, passed away April 6th. Private family services will be held at a later date.
John Gerald Cioffi
April 6, 2020
John Gerald Cioffi, 100, was born May 10, 1919 to the late Carmine and Jennie Della Cerra Cioffi, in Rochester, NY. My father always said that his obituary should only say ‘John Cioffi loved God, his wife and family’. Sum total. Sorry, Dad, there’s more to be said. After graduating from University of Rochester, class of 1940, he served...
Carrie Ann Gilbert
April 3, 2020
Carrie Ann Gilbert, 87, passed away at home with her family by her side. A native of Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late Clovis and Claudia Jones. Carrie retired from the banking industry where she worked as a Bookkeeper. She was a member of Capital Church where she attended until her health prevented her from attending....
William Daniel Henderson
April 2, 2020
Gone but not forgotten, William Daniel “Dan” Henderson, 76, of Fuquay-Varina, left us on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Dan loved fishing, hunting, NASCAR racing, and especially his family. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie “Ed” and Cora Anne Henderson. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy Henderson, Devin Henderson, and Kathy Henderson; granddaughter Callia and grandsons,...
Geraldine Ann Burke
April 1, 2020
Geraldine Ann Burke, 72, passed away Wed, April 1, 2020. A native of Alexandria, VA., she was born the daughter of the late Athey and Helen Burke. Geraldine worked as a clerk for several convenience stores throughout Virginia. Along with her parents Geraldine was preceded in death by a sister Mildred Burke. She was raised by her aunt Lois...
William Kyle Parker
March 31, 2020
William Kyle Parker, 23, passed away on March 31, 2020. A native of Johnston County, Kyle was born in Smithfield on October 17, 1996, to Karen Marie Williams. He was a 2015 graduate of West Johnston High School. Kyle enjoyed many activities that included cooking, playing a round of golf, fishing, shooting pool, gaming, rooting on the Wolfpack and...
Marie R. Franks
March 31, 2020
Marie R Franks, 88 of Garner NC, died March 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 15,1932 in Raleigh NC, the daughter of Glenn and Durema Russell. She was the youngest of 2 children. She married Carl Franks Sr. who preceded her in death on April 22, 2014. After attending Duke University, she...
