OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Linwood Barbour, Sr.
July 15, 2020
It is with profound sadness the family of Linwood Barbour, Sr. announces his passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 following a brief illness. Born in Four Oaks, NC, Lin was the son of the late William Robert Barbour, Sr. and Mary King Barbour. A graduate of Four Oaks High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball, Lin attended...
Sharon Lynn Allen
July 14, 2020
RALEIGH – Sharon Lynn Allen, 60, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Sharon was born on November 30, 1959 in Raleigh, NC to the late Laland M. Allen and Edith W. Allen. She retired after many years of faithful service with Wake County Human Services. There will be a graveside service Monday, July 20th at 2:00 pm at...
Mary Alice Wall Parrish
July 13, 2020
Mary Alice Parrish, 72, died Monday at William Dunlap Hospice Center in Raleigh. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family. She enjoyed growing flowers and tomatoes in her yard. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, July 17, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Parrish’s body will lie in state...
Dee Orville Lineberry
July 12, 2020
Dee O. Lineberry, 93, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Rossbach Lineberry, father Edgar Lineberry, his mother Mary Baker and step-father Benjamin Baker. Dee was born in Liberty, NC on June 9, 1927. When his mother married Benjamin, they moved to Benjamin’s home in Monroville PA. Dee met his...
Thomas Needham Owen, Jr.
July 11, 2020
CARY – Thomas Needham Owen, Jr., 87, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Thomas was born in Asheville, NC on June 25, 1933, the son of the late Thomas and Rebecca Banks Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Owen. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine...
Leroy Fulton Kenan, Jr.
July 11, 2020
Raleigh, NC - Leroy Fulton Kenan, Jr., fondly known as “Lee,” peacefully reunited with his Lord and Savior on Saturday July 11, 2020 with close family surrounding him, sharing memories of his life, stewardship, acts of unconditional kindness, and love while playing his favorite songs of praise and worship. Lee was born January 3, 1958 in Winston Salem, NC...
Waylyn Cole Register
July 11, 2020
Waylyn Cole Register, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2020. Waylyn was born May 8, 2020, to William Tyler “Tyler” Register and Tabitha Lynn Pate. He was the light of so many people’s lives and will surely be missed by many. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 1:00 PM in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home...
Donald Edwin Schell, Sr.
July 9, 2020
Donald E. Schell, Sr. 78, passed away suddenly at home July 9, 2020. A native of Fremont, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert and Carolyn Hoot Schell. Donald spent his working career in the Tool and Die industry, where he finished his career as a Manager. He also proudly served his country in the National Guard....
Howard Winston Candler
July 7, 2020
Howard Winston Candler, 91, born August, 7th, 1928, to Orpha Frances and Emery Painter Candler of West Virginia stepped into his heavenly home early Tuesday morning, July 7, 2020 in his residence with his loving wife beside him in Raleigh, North Carolina. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Louise Candler of Raleigh, NC ; his three daughters,...
Grace Wilkins
July 7, 2020
Angier - Grace Wilkins, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. A lifelong native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Don Wimberly, Sr. and Della Bullock Wimberly. Grace attended school at Angier School where she was a member of the last class to attended school through only Grade 11. Grace talked many times about...
Russell “Russ” Decker
July 7, 2020
ANGIER–Russell “Russ” Decker, 70, passed away on Tuesday at Rex Hospital. A native of New York, Russ was the son of Margaret Decker and the late Chester George Decker. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00 PM at Rushing Wind Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 9856 NC Hwy 210 Four Oaks, NC 27524. In addition to...
Laland Mcmaster Allen
July 6, 2020
Laland McMaster Allen, 94, of Garner passed peacefully on July 6, 2020. Laland was born on December 31, 1925 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Mack and Linnie Allen. He worked for 42 years with AP Tea Company. Laland was a veteran of WWII where he and 4 of his brothers served. There will be a graveside service...
Delma Marie Fullam
July 6, 2020
WENDELL - Delma Marie Fullam (Brown) was born on June 30, 1928, in Crab Orchard, Ky., the sixth of nine children born to Virgil Brown and Vina Atkins Brown, and passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020. She left home at the age of 14 to live in Cincinnati with her oldest sister, Inez and her husband Andy, working...
Doris Brown Jolly
July 5, 2020
Doris Brown Jolly, 85, passed away Sunday at Rex Hospital. A native of Harnett County, Doris was the daughter of the late Thurman Brown and Evie B. Capps. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery, Clayton. The wearing of a mask and social distancing are encouraged when...
Duane Elliott Lindsey
July 5, 2020
RALEIGH - Duane Elliott Lindsey left this earth for his heavenly home July 5, 2020 at the age of 66. He passed peacefully at home with this wife Tina at his side. He was a native of Pennsylvania. He earned a Masters degree in computer science at Union college in New York. He spent most of his career with...
Sheila G. Pleasant
July 2, 2020
ANGIER– Sheila G. Pleasant, 61, passed away Thursday at UNC Rex Hospital. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late William Edmund Grady, Sr. and Pearl Williams Grady. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 6th at 11:00 AM at Kennebec Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Friends and family...
Paul Elliott Fisher
July 2, 2020
Elliott Fisher, 74, passed away from immune deficiency disorder. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Fisher and mother, Margaret Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Dana McCormick Fisher. Elliott graduated from NC State University in Vocational Education and taught his many skills at Charles B. Aycock and William G. Enloe for thirty two years. A...
Audrey Charles Maben, Jr.
July 2, 2020
RALEIGH–Audrey Charles Maben, Jr., 66, passed away on Thursday at his home. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Audrey Charles Maben, Sr. and Anita Rappleyea Maben. A private family burial will take place at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. Audrey is survived by his daughter, Shannon McFarland of Fuquay-Varina; grandchildren, Katelynn Page of Holly...
Mildred Watkins Whittlesey
July 2, 2020
CARY- Mildred Watkins Whittlesey, 91, passed away Thursday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Carey David Watkins and Bessie Mae Morris Watkins. Mildred was born, and lived most of her life in Wake county, except for a couple of years following her marriage, when she resided in Iowa with her new husband. She...
Barbara “Bobbie” Miller
July 1, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT – Barbara “Bobbie” Miller, 85, formerly of Jamestown, NY and Buffalo NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 29, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Emma Carlson. In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by a...
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