Hyson Lee Smith
February 10, 2024
ANGIER—Hyson Smith of Angier, North Carolina passed away on February 10, 2024. Hyson was born on February 27, 1957 to the late Billy Carl Smith and Doris Mills Smith, and lived his entire life in the Angier area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his dear friends Lassie Mae James and...
Betty Jane King Poole
February 10, 2024
ANGIER - Betty Jane King Poole, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home. The daughter of the late Thomas Coats King, Sr. and Nannie Bagwell King, Betty is survived by her daughters and son, Martha P. Joyner (Gary), John T. Poole, Sr., and Beverly P. Warren; grandchildren, Laurie Joyner, Jennifer...
Nancy Ann Chase
February 10, 2024
Nancy Chase, 81, was welcomed into her heavenly home by Jesus on February 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and peacefully entered the arms of her “Big Marine.”
Nancy was born November 21, 1942, in Ellenville, New York, to Richard and Dorothy Chase. She grew up in this area where she met...
Sue Murphy Beavers
February 10, 2024
We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Sue Murphy Beavers. She transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on February 10, 2024 surrounded by many friends and loving family at her home in Clayton, NC.
Sue was born April 17, 1949 in Kermit, WV to the loving parents of Harrison and Anna Mae Spaulding...
Ira Wayne Sears
February 3, 2024
Ira Wayne Sears Sr, 89 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on June 2, 1934, in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, to the late Coy and Exie Lee Sears. He served in the United States Air Force and was known as the...
John Henry Thomas Gruehn
February 2, 2024
MORRISVILLE - John Henry Thomas (Tom) Gruehn, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Morrisville, NC on February 2, 2024.
Tom was born on July 2, 1942, in Wilmington, NC to the late Edward Karl Lawrence Gruehn and Beatrice Estelle Hill. The family, including his younger brother, Charles (Charlie) Edward Burtney...
Ann Lindsay
February 1, 2024
Ann Eleanor Sexton Lindsay, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. A native of Taunton, Massachusetts, she was born February 25, 1932, to the late Harold and Anna Flynn Sexton. She married the love of her life, Walter David Lindsay, Jr., on November 14,
1955. Ann was a Registered Nurse for many years before retiring from...
Maudie Mae Murphy Jackson
January 31, 2024
"A Beautifully Aged Red"
Maudie Mae Murphy Jackson, of Raleigh, NC, age 94, passed away beautifully and peacefully after a brief illness January 31st and went to see her God, her friend, Jesus, joined her daughter, Betty, and all the loved ones that were waiting for her. She was surrounded by family and wonderful, wonderful,...
Helen Clark Poythress
January 31, 2024
Helen C. Poythress, mother, grandmother, friend, and faithful servant went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2024.
Helen was born on February 22, 1929, in Henderson, North Carolina, the youngest of eight children of Augusta and J.L. Clark. Upon graduation from high school, she began her work life in Henderson as...
Gloria Jean Watts
January 31, 2024
Gloria Jean Watts, age 83, died peacefully at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born in Derry Township, PA, on September 3, 1940, to her loving parents, the late Richard Francis Campbell Sr. and Barbara Jane Carr.
She married Paul Densmore Watts in St. Michaels, MD, on August 22,...
Justine R. Piper
January 30, 2024
RALEIGH – Justine R. Piper, 93, of Raleigh, NC, was received into the heavenly arms of her Savior, as she died in her sleep at Sunrise of North Hills in the morning hours of Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Justine was born in Halifax County on June 28, 1930, the daughter of the late George and...
Scotty Mason
January 29, 2024
Fuquay-Varina- J. Scott “Scotty” Mason, 58, passed away at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of James Bennett Mason and Dora O’Connell Mason of Fuquay-Varina.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 3rd at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1621 NC 55 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526....
W. Eugene "Pee Wee" Hayes
January 28, 2024
W. Eugene “Pee Wee” Hayes, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. A native of Harnett County, Eugene was born April 21, 1943, to the late Jim and Willie Alice Parker Hayes. Eugene loved serving the Lord and was a longtime attendee of Vandora Springs Free Will Baptist Church. He loved fishing, but more than anything, he loved...
Penny Lou Stewart Cullen
January 27, 2024
Penny Lou Stewart Cullen, 61, passed away on the 27th of January 2024 at Wake Med Hospital in Cary, North Carolina. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years Scott Cullen; her step-children Paul and Andrew Cullen; daughters-in-law Megan Bosiack Cullen and Raeya Cullen; and grandchildren Jakson, Maxden, Rylan, Graysen, and Fynn.
Penny...
Teddy "Ted" Lee Raab
January 27, 2024
Ted lived a very full life that he enjoyed with family and friends. He survived a massive heart attack 25 years ago, which spurred his passion for nutrition, wellness, and health. He was determined to live on and share his love of life with everyone. He was a man that never met a stranger, the people who knew him...
Virginia Lee Starks
January 27, 2024
Virginia Ramsey Starks, 93, of Garner, passed away peacefully from dementia at Avendelle Assisted Living in Cary, NC, on January 27, 2024.
Virginia (Ginny) Starks was born on the family farm north of Butler, Oklahoma. Ginny met her future husband Paul C. Starks, who was teaching in a one room schoolhouse in Osceola, Oklahoma. He...
Lattice Carr Maynard, Jr.
January 26, 2024
Lattice Carr (LC) Maynard, Jr., age 92, of the McGee’s Crossroad Community of Benson, NC died January 26, 2024 in UNC Johnston Health – Smithfield. He was Born May 20, 1931 in Harnett County, NC to the late LC (Dutch) Maynard and Ava Nordan Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in dearth by his brothers, Charles...
Joel Anthony Johnson, Sr.
January 25, 2024
Mr. Joel Anthony Johnson Sr, 85, of Raleigh, NC passed away January
25th at 6:36 pm.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonda, children Roland, Melanie and Anthony
(Tonya), grandchildren Jonathan (Kristina), Christopher (Ashley), Luke,
Jimmy, Michael and Kerri; great grandchildren Kenzie, Willow, Jameson,
Michael Jr., Lily,...
Willis Everett Brothers
January 25, 2024
Willis Everett Brothers, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on December 12, 1930 in Clearfield PA to the late Alva and Della Brothers.
He retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Col. He also retired from the E.P.A and the State of...
Frances Spence Emory
January 24, 2024
Garner, N.C. – Frances Spence Emory, 94, passed away January 24th at Spring Arbor of Cary. A native of Harnett County and resident of Garner, Wake County since 1951, she was the daughter of the late Carson Freeman Spence and Bessie Dean Spence.
Frances grew up on a tobacco farm in Harnett County. At age...
