Carl Lawrence Ford, Sr.
February 25, 2024
Carl Lawrence Ford, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 25, 2024. A native of Wake County and graduate of Garner High School. Lawrence was the son of the late Carl Jackson and Louise Langston Ford.
Lawrence was known for his dedication as a Garner Volunteer Firefighter, while being an incredible coach...
Linda Sue Powell
February 25, 2024
GARNER – Linda Sue Powell, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born in Wake County to Bobby Ray Powell and Alice Douglas Powell.
Linda is survived by her husband, Dwight Driver; her mother, Alice Douglas Powell; sons, Donald Grady; Brian Grady and his wife, Pam; sister, Janet Storms and her husband,...
Jerome Russell
February 24, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Jerome Russell, 83, of Fuquay-Varina passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 24th.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Margaret Ashworth Russell and James Monroe Russell; his wife, Elnora King Russell; brothers, James Richard Russell, Rufus Earl Russell (Judy), Jasper Lee Russell, and Charles Leon Russell (Sharon);...
John Richard Pollard
February 24, 2024
John Richard Pollard Jr. (Dick), 84, of Raleigh, NC was born on April 15, 1939. Son of John Richard Pollard Sr. and Mary Catherine Sullivan Pollard of Trenton. NJ.
Dick graduated in 1960 from Fordham University with a pre-law degree. He was a gifted baseball player and played on the baseball for Fordham. Dick went...
Roman Stephen Okrepky
February 24, 2024
Roman Stephen Okrepky, 69, of Garner, NC, was born on February 27, 1954, in Rochester, NY. He peacefully passed away at home from complications due to kidney cancer on February 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Anna Okrepky and son-in-law, Carson Alexander Robinson.
Roman was a gifted carpenter and...
Graham "Buddy" Holland, Jr.
February 24, 2024
ANGIER – Graham “Buddy” Holland, 43, passed away on Saturday at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow the service at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier.
Buddy is survived by his father,...
Patricia Anne Johnson Maynard
February 23, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Maynard, a beloved wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend to many, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul J Johnson, and her mother, Mabel P Hicks. Pat dedicated her life to educating young minds, teaching middle school, and touching the lives of many students.
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Eva May Church Hord
February 20, 2024
GARNER – Eva May Church Hord, 80, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2024. A native of Forsyth County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Evert Garvy Church and Virginia Lewis Church.
In addition to her parents, Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Christien Hord; and sister, Margaret Porth, all...
Alanna Gail Capps
February 20, 2024
Fuquay-Varina - Heaven received an amazing angel on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Alanna was 11 years old. She was born on November 20, 2012, in Wake County, to Michelle and Michael Capps.
Alanna attended 5th grade at Hilltop Christion School which she loved with all her heart. She enjoyed attending GA’s and...
Anne Catherine Clarke
February 19, 2024
Anne Catherine Clarke of Cary, North Carolina died peacefully in her home on February 19th after a valiant battle with throat cancer at the age of 76. She battled many ailments over the past 15 years and finally made her way into heaven.
Anne was born on September 23rd, 1947, to Ray and Marie Snogles...
Janice Jones Fox
February 19, 2024
RALEIGH - Longing to see her father, mother, and brother again, Janice joined them in heaven on February 19, 2024. Born at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan, she was the daughter of the late, Bill and Tomiko Kinoshita Jones, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Greg Jones. Janice was a loving mother, wife, daughter...
Joann Brantley Hartsfield
February 19, 2024
JoAnn Brantley Hartsfield, 80, of Apex, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, February 19, 2024 at UNC Rex Hospital.
JoAnn was born on April 25, 1943 to William Clyde and Vera Ruth Brantley.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Ronald...
Philip Francis Valenti
February 18, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Philip Francis Valenti, 44, of Rolesville NC, on February 18th, 2024.
He was a devout Christian whose faith never wavered. Born on January 13th, 1980 in Plantation FL, Phil graduated from the University of Florida before starting on many ventures, with his biggest accomplishment...
Mary Catherine Beni
February 18, 2024
Catherine passed away in her home on February 18, 2024 at age 71 surrounded by her family after a long battle with COPD. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; two sons, Christopher and Jason; daughter, Amy; brother, Charles; two sisters, Patsy and Sharon; and four grandchildren, Caleb, Landon, Maya, and Ella. Catherine and Joseph shared 43 wonderful years...
Gail Ellen Johnson Jones
February 17, 2024
RALEIGH – Gail Ellen Johnson Jones, 81, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Transitions Hospice in Raleigh, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born on October 19, 1942, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Edwin Riley Johnson and Marjorie Ketchum Johnson. During World War II, Gail's father was in the Army Air Corp where...
Charles Edward Smith, Sr.
February 15, 2024
Mr. Charles Edward Smith, Sr. of Apex, NC passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 91.
Charles “Charlie” Smith was born to Lewis Clifford Smith and Fayetta Kathryn Haefner on January 18, 1933, in Conneaut, Ohio where he attended Rowe High School and graduated in 1952. On...
William J. "Bill" Bowen
February 15, 2024
ANGIER – William J. “Bill” Bowen, 78, passed away at his home on Thursday with his loving wife by his side. Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde J. Bowen and Mary A. Bowen.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th at Kennebec Baptist...
Thurman Everett Perry
February 15, 2024
T. Everett Perry, 80, passed away on Thursday February 15, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the son of the late Carl Perry and the late Frances Hatfield. Everett was predeceased by Barbara, his loving wife of 54 years. Everett retired from Wake Technical Community College as a vocational education teacher.
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Larry Ryan Jones
February 14, 2024
WILLOW SPRING - Larry "Ryan" Jones passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024. Ryan was born at Portsmouth Navel Hospital, Virginia on March 6, 1968. Ryan was know for his joyful spirit and his love for life. He graduated from Fuquay-Varina High School in the class of 1988 with a standing ovation. Ryan worked at Capital Area Trusses for...
Lucky Buck "Johnny" Norton
February 14, 2024
Lucky Buck “Johnny” Norton, 68, passed away on February 14, 2024. A native of Wake County, Johnny was born December 23, 1955, to the late William Melton and Helen Joyce Hilliard Norton. Johnny loved life and never met a stranger. He was the life of the party and
made friends everywhere he went, touching the lives of...
