Julian “Mitch” Parrish
November 13, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Julian “Mitch” Leon Parrish, 75, passed away on Tuesday morning at his home. A loving and wonderful husband and father, Mitch had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making everyone around him laugh. A native of Johnston County, he was educated in Clayton schools and was the son of the late Lavell Parrish and Dorothy...
Faye Mclamb Crenshaw
November 12, 2018
GARNER – Faye McLamb Crenshaw, 79, passed away Monday after a heroic battle with lung cancer since 2007. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Iula McLamb. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Garner, serving in numerous capacities. She was constantly visiting and sharing food and fellowship with others....
Robert Leon (Bob) Jones
November 10, 2018
Robert (Bob) Leon Jones, 77, of Clayton, North Carolina, succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease at home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Betty) Blais Jones of 58 years, daughter Robin (Bob) Copeland of Lenoir, NC, son Randy (Julie) Jones of Fort Mill, SC, daughter Lori Ann (John) Foister of Benson, NC, son Ryan (Carla)...
Marcus Leonard Gaffney, Iii
November 8, 2018
RALEIGH – Marcus Leonard Gaffney, III, 72, passed away at home. Marcus worked as a welder for Morris and Associates. Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Marcus Leonard Gaffney, Jr. and Pantha Pirkey. In addition to his parents, Marcus was preceded in death by two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda,...
Verlene G. Campbell
November 6, 2018
Angier- Verlene Gregory Campbell, 85, passed away at her home on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Hattie Byrd Gregory. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM at Hilltop Church, Fuquay. Burial will follow in the Byrd Family Cemetery, Angier. The family...
Carmen Abarca
November 6, 2018
Clayton - Carmen Abarca, 72, passed away on Tuesday. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Generation Church, Clayton. Burial will follow on Tuesday at 9:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury. Carmen, formerly of New York by way of Caguas, Puerto Rico, would like to let you know that her work here is...
Robert John Strazzullo
November 5, 2018
Robert John Strazzullo, 32, of Virginia Beach unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. Robert is survived by his parents, Robert Susan Hill and John Strazzullo. Left to carry on his legacy is fiancée, Doris Gonzalez, their two daughters, Alina Marie, age 6 and Aria Rose, age 10 months. Nephews, Remax and Matthew. He also leaves behind a...
Jean West Carson-Parker
November 2, 2018
Jean W. Carson-Parker, 85, who loved life, laughter and people, died at home (known as her “little mansion on the hill”) on Friday in Raleigh, NC, after a period of deteriorating health. A celebration of her life will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 4 until 7 p.m. A...
Donald Rehak
November 2, 2018
RALEIGH – Donald Michael Rehak, 77, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Buffalo, New York, Donald was the son of the late Anthony and the late Anna (Kruly) Rehak. He was a graduate of Bishop Timon High School. After his service in the U.S. Navy as a Medic, he...
Thomas Earl Price
November 2, 2018
Thomas E. Price, 65, passed away Nov. 2, 2018. A native of Wake Co. he was the son of the late Charlie and Reba Price. Thomas worked for Halle Enterprises as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Memorial service will be at 4 PM Monday Nov. 5,...
Thomas Ray Parker
November 1, 2018
WILLOW SPRING- Thomas Ray Parker, 67, passed away on Thursday at the VA Medical Center in Durham. Thomas served honorably for a number of years in the United States Army. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Barbour Stephenson of Willow Spring; sons, Marty Parker and spouse, Shannon of Wendell, Jerry Parker and wife, Jessica of Zebulon; sister, Monica...
Mary Joan Mcguire
October 31, 2018
Mary McGuire, 96 of Manhasset N.Y. died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2018 in Raleigh N.C. where she happily resided the last eight years of her life. The daughter of Harry and Julia Furlong, loving sister and sister in law to Robert and Marilyn Furlong and Richard and Elissa Furlong. Beloved wife of sixty years to Robert E. McGuire. Cherished...
Janet Sue Ferrell
October 30, 2018
GARNER – Janet Sue Ferrell, 77, passed away Tuesday night at the Laurels of Forest Glenn. A native of Wilson, she was the daughter of the late Haywood Ferrell and Alma (Luke) Ferrell. Prior to retirement, Ms. Ferrell was a school teacher in Maryland. Survivors include her niece, Jan Pridgen and spouse, Bart McClain of Garner; nephew, Dean Pridgen...
Jerry Keith Penny
October 29, 2018
GARNER – Jerry Keith Penny, 73, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on June 19, 1945 in Garner, the son of the late Delphia Irene Penny. He spent most of his adulthood working as an electrician with CM Electric where he was well liked by the builders...
Raymond Henry Stevens
October 28, 2018
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Raymond Stevens, 71, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of October 28, 2018. Born on October 21, 1947, Raymond was the son of the late James Stevens and Grace Anne Stevens-Smith. In 1966, Raymond was drafted into the United States Army where he would...
Samuel Elijah Alexieff
October 28, 2018
Samuel Elijah Alexieff, son, brother, friend, artist, skater, lacrosse and talented hockey player, died on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his family home in Raleigh, NC. He was 19 years old and a student at Wake Technical Community College and working as an electrician apprentice with Morning Star Electric, LLC. Born on August 14, 1999, at 7:08PM to Illya...
Fred Simmons Hodge
October 28, 2018
Fred Simmons Hodge, 86, formerly of Kinston, passed away on October 28, 2018. Mr. Hodge was born on February 3, 1932 in Bassett, Virginia to the late John Wilson Hodge and Ioda Elizabeth Hodge. He graduated from Warwick High School, in Morrison, Va in 1950 and then went on to serve in the US Army and fought in the...
Virginia T. (Ginny) Harrell
October 27, 2018
Virginia (Ginny) T. Harrell, 78, became a heavenly angel on October 27, 2018. Ginny was born on May 6, 1940 to Earl A. and Bertha B. Tallman in Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert K. Harrell of Raleigh; her brother Harold B, Tallman of Aiken, SC; four children: Candace Harrell-Parker (Scott) of Youngsville,...
Lela Mae Douglas
October 26, 2018
Mrs. Lela Mae Douglas, 90, of Raleigh died Friday. She was preceded in death by her husband Alford Randolph Douglas, son, Ray Douglas and her parents, E.P. and Adelle Bowler Strickland. She is survived by sons, Richard (Pat) Douglas and Mark (Deborah) Douglas; daughter in law Ann Douglas; brother, Ronnie Strickland; sister, Edna Beaver and numerous grandchildren and other...
Adam Daniel Higgins
October 26, 2018
ANGIER- Adam Daniel Higgins, 40, passed away on Friday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Danny and Sue Higgins of Angier. Adam is survived by his fiancé, Beth Hixenbaugh, of Smithfield; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Joyce Higgins and Telfair...
