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Sandra "Sandy" Franks Sanderford

Sandra "Sandy" Franks Sanderford

October 28, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Franks Sanderford passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Raleigh, NC. She was born on May 21, 1975, in Raleigh, NC, to Richard Alpha Franks and Nancy Blake Franks.

She was predeceased by her husband, Christopher Sanderford. Sandy was a life-long resident of Wake County. She graduated from Fuquay Varina High School...

Deborah Midgett

Deborah Midgett

October 27, 2023

Deborah Midgett, 63, passed away on October 27, 2023. A native of Erie County, NY, Deborah was born March 22, 1960, to the late Herbert and Cynthia Loercher.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529. The family...

Mattie Elizabeth Hardee

Mattie Elizabeth Hardee

October 27, 2023

ANGIER – Mattie Elizabeth Hardee, 63, passed away on Friday. Born in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Junior Six and Libby Miller Six.

Mattie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis “PawPaw” Hardee; daughters, Frankie “Denise” Buckner (Michael) of Red Springs, and Victoria “Tori” Hardee-Bolyard (Kevin) of Fuquay-Varina; mother...

Hilda Mae Fox

Hilda Mae Fox

October 27, 2023

On October 27, 2023, Hilda Mae Fox of Centreville, Virginia passed away peacefully at the age of 94 with family at her side. Hilda was raised in St. Mary’s County, Maryland as one of five children to William Ryan Matthews and Leoma Clarke Matthews Coppage. Her childhood years were spent in St. Mary’s City and Great Mills, MD. Hilda’s...

Matthew  Joshua Andrews

Matthew Joshua Andrews

October 26, 2023

RALEIGH – Matthew Joshua Andrews, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Matthew was born in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire on February 20, 1988. His early life and childhood was spent in a small New Hampshire town, where he enjoyed nature trails, the mountains and days at the beach, both in NH and...

Margaret Carmella Melillo

Margaret Carmella Melillo

October 25, 2023

Garner- Margaret C. Melillo, 95, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret Vrola.

Margaret, known by many as Peggy, was a devoted wife and mother. She was married to her husband Stephen for 72 years.

Along...

Keith Bradley Ruark

Keith Bradley Ruark

October 23, 2023

RALEIGH – Keith Bradley Ruark, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 23, 2023.

He was born in Kettering, OH on January 8, 1970, the son of Brian and Donna Neubauer Ruark. Keith had a joyful childhood in Carmel, IN, highlighted by summer visits to Palisades, MI where his grandparents owned an...

Rev. Philip Spry, Sr.

Rev. Philip Spry, Sr.

October 23, 2023

Reverend Philip Spry was promoted to Heaven, on October 23, 2023, at the age of 77, in Raleigh, NC. Phil was born on August 18, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY. He volunteered for the US Navy immediately after high school, where he became a dental technician. In 1970 Phil and his wife Toni became followers of Christ, a decision that...

Bradley Evans Baker

Bradley Evans Baker

October 22, 2023

Bradley Evans Baker was a beloved and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly on October 22, 2023 at age 45.

He was born to Kenneth Wayne Baker and Cathy Sue Evans Truitt on November 8th, 1977. Brad came into this world fighting and required several life-saving operations as an infant....

Ann Honeycutt Medlin

Ann Honeycutt Medlin

October 22, 2023

Carolyn Ann Honeycutt Medlin, 84, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital on October 22, 2023. Born in Raleigh on January 16, 1939, to Lattie Fuller Honeycutt, Sr., and Hazel Ogburn Honeycutt.

Ann graduated from Broughton High School in 1957. She then graduated from Peace College with an associate degree in business in 1959. She worked...

Robert Lee Hume

Robert Lee Hume

October 22, 2023

GARNER - Robert L. Hume (Bob) was born in Elkins, WV to parents Thomas D. Hume and Hilda Camille Stalkner.

He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Engineering, and was also in the Corps of Cadets. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a professional engineer until his retirement.

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Mary High  Felton

Mary High Felton

October 21, 2023

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023 after a short period of declining health. Born in Union, SC in 1922, she was the only daughter of Hoyle Dupre High and Margaret Gaye McLaughen High. She is predeceased by her brothers, Roy Edwin High and Hoyle Dupre High, Jr.

Mary’s family moved to...

Gary  Raymond Powell

Gary Raymond Powell

October 21, 2023

Gary Raymond Powell, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. A native of Wake County, Gary was born February 8, 1964 to Walter Raymond Powell and Phyllis Ann Howington Powell Hobgood. Gary graduated Cary High School in 1982 and completed 2 years at Strayer University. He spent 20+ years in printing, before working as a mechanic. Gary loved...

Carmen Casanova

Carmen Casanova

October 21, 2023

Carmen Cortez Casanova, born on July 11, 1928 in California, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 3:33 p.m.

Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Jose G. Cortez and Panfila Cortez; her late husband of 60 years, Vidal Casanova; and her five sisters, Guadalupe, Soledad, Teresa, Refugio, and Josefina.

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Joseph Furman Andrews, Jr.

Joseph Furman Andrews, Jr.

October 21, 2023

HILLSBOROUGH – Joseph (Joe) Furman Andrews, Jr., 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday. He was born in northern Harnett County to parents Joseph Furman Andrews, Sr. and Lillian Reeves Andrews.

He graduated from LaFayette High School, then attended Campbell College, attaining an associate’s degree in business, where he met the love of...

Doris Lockleair Bell

Doris Lockleair Bell

October 20, 2023

Doris Lockleair Bell, 92, of Raleigh, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2023 at

her home.

Doris was born January 5, 1931, in Wake County, NC to the late George Stephen Lockleair and Minnie

Baker Lockleair. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband...

Frances Cheek  Stains

Frances Cheek Stains

October 20, 2023

Today we celebrate the life of Frances Cheek Stains, who was proud to be 98 years old, and enjoyed hearing “you cannot be 98!”. She was born and raised in Goldston, NC, by parents Alma and Troy Cheek, then lived in Raleigh NC, Lawrence KS, Carbondale IL, Garner NC, and in Raleigh NC again at the end of her...

Karen Renay Hood

Karen Renay Hood

October 20, 2023

Karen Barbour Hood, 55 years old, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Wake Med Hospital surrounded by her family. Karen was born in Raleigh, NC on June 23, 1968, to Nancy Bunch Barbour and the late Bobby Ray Barbour.

Karen graduated from Garner Senior High School with the Class of 1986 and was a...

Betty Williams Glover

Betty Williams Glover

October 19, 2023

Betty Williams Glover, age 88, of Raleigh, NC died Thursday, October 19, 2023 in her home. She was born April 17, 1935 to the late Arthur and Willie Williams and she was the widow of Wallace Edward Glover, Sr.

She was a teacher assistant with Wake County Schools for over 30 years.

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James Wayne Campbell

James Wayne Campbell

October 19, 2023

Cary - James Wayne (Wayne) Campbell, 85, went to be with his heavenly father on the 19th of October, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of Matilda Fairene White and James Dolphin Campbell (both deceased).

A Memorial Service with full military honors will be...

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