Lea Ottley
September 25, 2025
FUQUAY-VARINA - Lea Eck Ottley, 85, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1940, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Linus and Ruth Eck. A woman of unwavering love and devotion to her family, Lea will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her.
In addition to...
Joel Michael Eason
September 24, 2025
Joel Michael (Mike) Eason, 73, of Angier, NC, entered eternal rest with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born in Wake County on August 11, 1952, to the late Lemuel (L.D.) and Nell Mabry Eason. He was married to the love of his life, Cathy Norris Eason, for 43 years....
John "Terry" Thomas Roderick
September 23, 2025
ANGIER - John "Terry" Thomas Roderick, 80, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 17, 1944, and was the beloved son of the late T.H. Stephenson and Carrie Marie Stephenson of Angier.
Terry was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, and grandfather. He honorably served his country as a member of the United States...
Ellen Wall
September 22, 2025
Ellen Jacqueline Wallen Wall, 93, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on September 22, 2025, days after experiencing a massive stroke. Her transition to heaven was peaceful, and her husband, R.B. was probably one of the first to greet her. She was a loving wife, devoted mom, daughter, sister, "MaMa," and "GiGi."
Jackie was born August 8, 1932, in Asheville,...
Lucienne Deriveau
September 22, 2025
Lucienne Deriveau, born Lucienne Chery, age 70, passed away Monday morning, September 22, 2025, at UNC Health Rex Hospital Holly Springs, due to breast cancer.
She was born October 24, 1954, in Haiti Daughter of Benito Chery and Iliana Gelva.
Lucienne was preceded in death by her husband Andonic Deriveau, her father Benito Chery, her sister Bernadette Chery.
She was an active member...
Ronnie Mac Coats
September 22, 2025
Ronnie Mac Coats, of Cary, NC, peacefully returned home to the Lord on September 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ronnie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Papa), brother, uncle and friend throughout his 80 years of Christian service.
Born on August 7, 1945, in Willow Springs, NC, Ronnie was the fourth child of Herl and Janie...
Nancy Jo Reavis
September 22, 2025
Nancy Jo Baker Reavis, age 84, passed peacefully on September 22, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1941 to the late Wyatt Baker and Myrtle Baker.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Newton; by daughters, Stephanie Jo Reavis Miller (Michael) and Wendy Lynn Reavis Beasley (Kendall); her grandchildren, Edward "Eddie" Myatt King, Hunter Mac Beasley, Breanna LaRae Beasley,...
Shirley Moffitt Runyans
September 21, 2025
Clayton, NC - Shirley Runyans passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a kind and gentle lady. Her devotion to her husband, her family, her faith and her many dear friends was her reason for living, setting an example which we will always hold dear and...
Annie Ruth Bell
September 21, 2025
Annie Ruth Bell, 86, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born in South Carolina on January 20, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Alvester Matthews and China Ann Fish Matthews.
In addition to her parents, Annie is preceded in death by her biological mother, Annie Ruth Dean, and by her...
Shirley Mayne
September 21, 2025
Shirley Ann Mayne, age 90, of Coats, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in McCracken County, KY to the late Anderson Bailey Carroll and Marion Emma Williams Carroll.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Elizabeth Mayne Denning and her son-in-law, Fred Denning, Jr; her sister,...
Gloria Jean Silber
September 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Sabo Silber, age 81, on Friday, September 19, after an extended battle with cancer. She was a woman of strong Catholic faith and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who deeply loved her family and community and remained dedicated to them till the end.
Throughout...
Theresa (Tess) Salustri
September 18, 2025
Our beloved daughter Tess has gone home. She was a fighter. At only 5'3" tall, she showed the grit of a heavyweight champ, and did so for 16 years of health issues. And more often than not, she did so with a smile (and often an off-color joke) so as not to worry her parents. When struck with an early,...
James Paul Hatcher
September 18, 2025
James “Jim” Paul Hatcher, 84, of Clayton, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Jim was born December 21, 1940 to Lexie Paul and Betty Coats Hatcher.
Jim graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959. In 1961, he began his proud service with the United States Air Force, where he built a distinguished 21-year career. Jim served with honor, including...
David Eugene "Gene" Newkirk
September 18, 2025
David Eugene “Gene” Newkirk, 77, of Garner, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Gene was born May 24, 1948 to David Winslow Newkirk and Emma Ingram Horne.
He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ. -Philippians 1:6
Once Gene finished his yard work on Thursday, he sat down to...
Lewis Weatherspoon
September 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lewis Wade Weatherspoon at 10:31am on September 17, 2025. He was the son of the late George W. and Mary F. Weatherspoon of Wake County. Lewis graduated from Cary Senior High School in 1966 where he played football, wrestled and ran track. He then entered N.C. State University and...
Verna Worthington
September 17, 2025
With a mixture of sadness and peace, Verna Brown Worthington, 90, passed into her loving Savior's arms on September 17, 2025. She will be missed by her loving and doting husband of seventy years, Roger G. Worthington, 93.
Verna was the fifth child of Eddie Washington Brown and Hester Poston Brown. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Audrey...
James Taylor
September 16, 2025
James Robert "Jimmy" Taylor, a kind and gentle soul, a true-storyteller, and a faithful follower of Jesus, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in his happy home of 50 years surrounded by his loving family.
He had turned 89 the week before on September 12.
Born and raised in eastern NC, Jimmy Taylor was as authentic and honest as a person could be....
Danny Stephens
September 16, 2025
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." -Helen Keller
Danny Martin Stephens, age 79, of Angier, gained his angel wings on September 16, 2025 at Cardinal Care of Dunn after a long battle with dementia. He was born on May 28, 1946 in Lee County,...
Eula Faye Parrish
September 16, 2025
Eula Faye Massengill Parrish, 84, of Clayton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday afternoon. She was born in Johnston County to the late Weldon Roe and Mary Lucille Barbour Massengill. She worked as a Fire Processor and Trainer at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company for almost 30 years. She enjoyed working in her yard, on puzzles and spending...
John Michael "Mickey" Caviness
September 16, 2025
John Michael “Mickey” Caviness, 85, passed away peacefully in his Garner home on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on June 4, 1940, and was the beloved son of the late Robert L. Caviness Sr. “Bob” and Mary L. Simmons.
A devoted family man, Mickey was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
