Joanne Cochrane
October 30, 2025
Joanne Lone Cochrane, 83, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at her home. A native of Kearney, NJ, Joanne was the daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Lone.
Joanne is survived by her daughters, Christine "Chris" Hodgins and husband, Dale of Lillington, NC, Suzanne "Suz" DeVries and husband, Steve of White House Station, NJ; grandchildren, Joshua Hodgins, Ruth...
Hellil Reddy
October 30, 2025
In loving memory of our beloved son and brother Hellil Reddy (1998-2025)
It is with profound sorrow and deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Hellil.
Taken from us too soon, Hellil's gentle soul touched the lives of all who knew him and will forever be cherished in the lives of his loved ones. Hellil's precious moments and memories will...
Ellen Yeargan Pemberton
October 30, 2025
Ellen Yeargan Pemberton, age 75, of Garner, NC died on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Windsor Point Retirement Community. She was born on November 10, 1949 in Wake County, NC to the late Ben and Mamie Yeargan.
She is survived by her sister, Patricia Hamilton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Charlotte Elizabeth Messer
October 30, 2025
Charlotte Elizabeth Messer, 79, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born June 18, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Zebulon, North Carolina, Charlotte was the daughter of Charles Scarboro and Caroline Tighe. She married the love of her life, Phillip Messer, on March 2,...
James Patrick Rudzki
October 29, 2025
James Patrick Rudzki died unexpectedly on October 29,2025 in Selma NC.
He was only 29 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.
James was born on January 19, 1996, and attended St. Patrick School in Owego, NY. His family relocated to North Carolina where he graduated from Garner Magnet High School. James later attended...
Larkin Kirkman
October 27, 2025
A. Larkin Kirkman
At the time of his passing, we would like to share with you a little bit of who our father was. Larkin was born on October 4, 1937 in High Point, NC to Katharine Kirkman and O. Arthur Kirkman. The first of four children, two sisters and a brother followed, although not in that particular order. He lived...
Jonathan Van Carpenter
October 27, 2025
J Van Carpenter, 74, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family October 27th, after a battle with cancer.
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 16, 1951, Van was the son of John Ferrell Carpenter and Frances Upchurch Carpenter, and brother to Cindi Johnson. A proud graduate of Needham Broughton High School, Van served as drum major...
Michael Edward Lombard
October 26, 2025
Michael "Mike" Edward Lombard Sr. passed away peacefully at home, Raleigh, NC on October 26, 2025 at the age of 75. Mike was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania Feb. 9, 1950.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Frank and Frances Lombard. Mike is survived by his loving wife Carol, son Jeremy Michael Lombard, Felicitas and granddaughters Siena and Janelle, son Michael...
Faye Tew
October 25, 2025
Alice Faye Mercer Tew, better known as Faye, 84, of Garner, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her devoted sons. Born on August 22, 1941, to the late Thomas Byard Mercer and Iva Worrell, in Wilson, NC. After graduating from Rock Ridge High School, Faye relocated to Raleigh, where she honed...
Dorothy Marie (Dilts) Fletcher
October 23, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC - Dorothy Marie (Dilts) Fletcher, a beloved mother, devoted wife, and adventurous traveler, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a longtime resident of New Jersey.
Dorothy was born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on June 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Carl and Helen...
Janice Murchison Johnson
October 23, 2025
RALEIGH - Janice Murchison Johnson, affectionately known as “JJ” by her family and friends, passed away on October 23, 2025, at The Rosewood at The Cypress of Raleigh. Born on August 16, 1930, in Rocky Mount, NC, she was the youngest of three daughters of Mabel Claire Barbour and Ernest Edwin Murchison, who preceded her in death.
Janice graduated from Women’s...
Emilia Carranza
October 23, 2025
Emilia Fraire Carranza, 61, of Middlesex, NC, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Santa Clara, Durango, Mexico on August 8, 1964 to Rufino and Maria Isable Fraire.
Emilia is preceded in death by her father, Rufino Fraire and her daughter, Martha Enedina Carranza.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gerardo Carranza; sons,...
Carolyn Ingram
October 23, 2025
Carolyn Y. Ingram, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Johnston County to the late Weldon Wall and Lola Allen. She had great compassion for those in need and helped in any way she could. She enjoyed traveling, reading, putting puzzles together, and thrift store shopping on Saturdays.
In addition...
Nancy Adams
October 22, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Browning Adams, 81, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse, and faithful servant of Christ, Nancy's life was marked by compassion, service, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Born on July 21, 1944, in Asheville, North Carolina, Nancy grew up surrounded by the beauty of...
Dr. Elizabeth Mathis Day
October 22, 2025
RALEIGH - Dr. Elizabeth Mathis Day, 85, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
She was born in Polk County, Florida on August 19, 1940, the daughter of the late Lemuel Marshal Mathis and Lena Sumblin Mathis. Dr. Day attended Richmond Community College for her undergraduate studies and would go on to graduate from the Pennsylvania College of...
Cozie Lee Williford
October 22, 2025
Cozie Lee Williford, 86, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina on February 15, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Stamey Durant McLean and Care Ree McLean.
Cozie was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. The thing she was most fond of was her family, her...
Rebecca Fuller Gentry
October 21, 2025
RALEIGH - Rebecca Fuller Gentry graduated from this life on October 21, 2025.
Rebecca was born in Louisburg, North Carolina on October 1, 1936, the daughter of Robert Yarborough Fuller and Myrtle Ayscue Fuller. Except for her early youth, Rebecca always resided in Raleigh, North Carolina. Becky graduated from Hugh Morson High School in downtown Raleigh in 1954. She accepted...
E.C. (John) Massengill
October 19, 2025
E.C. (John) Massengill
January 11, 1929 - October 19, 2025
E.C. (John) Massengill, 96, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He passed away peacefully in Raleigh, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1929, on the dairy farms of Johnston County, North Carolina.
After growing up in Johnston...
John Thomas King
October 17, 2025
John Thomas King, age 68 of Boone, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at his beloved mountain house from a heart attack. He was outside working with a life long friend, in a place he loved, doing what he loved.
Born in Wadesboro NC to John Thomas King II and Juanita Norris King, who proceeded him in death along with his...
Linda Wilkins Prichard
October 17, 2025
Linda Wilkins Prichard, 76, of Raleigh, NC, passed away at Lynn's Care Home on Friday, October 17, 2025 after an 8 year battle with dementia. Linda was born in Raleigh, NC on December 23, 1948 to Harold and Ann Wilkins.
Linda was known for her outgoing personality and the love of her savior Jesus Christ. She met her husband...
