OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Karen Keiger Mertz

Karen Keiger Mertz

September 18, 2023

ANGIER – Karen Keiger Mertz, 72, passed away Monday at her home. Born in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of her father, Charles F. Keiger, Sr. and wife, Gay of Cape Canaveral, FL and her mother, the late Willie Brownlow Keiger.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 am...

Timothy Watson Rhodes

Timothy Watson Rhodes

September 17, 2023

Timothy Watson Rhodes, age 63, of Raleigh, NC died Sunday, September 17, 2023 in the WakeMed, Raleigh. He was born September 2, 1960 in Duplin County, NC.

He is survived by his mother, Maxine Watson Rhodes, his brothers, Tracy Rhodes and his wife, Rhonda and Terry Rhodes; seven nieces and one nephew.

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Thomas Anderson Barefoot

Thomas Anderson Barefoot

September 17, 2023

HIGH POINT - Thomas Anderson Barefoot, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. Born in Wake County on November 11, 1966, he was the son of Janet Naylor Barefoot Harrell and the late Thomas Odell Barefoot.

In addition to his father, Tom was preceded in death by his step-father, Ellis...

Monroe "Boots" Grabowski

Monroe "Boots" Grabowski

September 17, 2023

Monroe was known for his love of classic cars, fishing, and staying busy by working in his garage or around the yard, Monroe ‘Boots’ Grabowski, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2023, in Garner, North Carolina at the age of eighty-eight years old.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 28, 1934, to...

Albert Eiler Hedges

Albert Eiler Hedges

September 16, 2023

Albert Eiler Hedges, 83, devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and follower of Christ, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. A native of Baltimore, MD, Albert was born July 15, 1940, to the late James William and Virginia Irene Strieb Hedges. He was a member of The Shepherd’s Church, in Cary, for more than 25 years. Al proudly served his...

Theresa Ann (Cutrone) Sullivan

Theresa Ann (Cutrone) Sullivan

September 16, 2023

Theresa Ann (Cutrone) Sullivan passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 1:40 am, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Denis Sullivan, who passed away in 2021. She was also predeceased by her siblings Sally, Joe, Mike, Dottie and Angelo.

Theresa was called “Tessie” by her family...

Nelda Partin Byrd

Nelda Partin Byrd

September 14, 2023

RALEIGH - Nelda Partin Byrd, 87, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Nelda was born and raised in Harnett County and graduated from Angier High School. She was the daughter of the late Yancy and Mary Partin. Nelda was a long-time member of Temple Baptist Church in Raleigh and retired from the Employment Security Commission...

Steven  Douglas  Lynch

Steven Douglas Lynch

September 12, 2023

Steven D. Lynch, 70, of Garner, NC, passed away at UNC SECU Hospice House, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 3:02 pm. He was born in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles J. Lynch & Annabelle Finke Lynch, on August 17, 1953.

Steve was a 1971 graduate of Shawnee High School. He graduated from Rhodes...

Jeannetta Fuller Register

Jeannetta Fuller Register

September 12, 2023

RALEIGH - Jeannetta Fuller Register gained her heavenly wings on September 12, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1939, in Raleigh, North Carolina to Peggie Hamilton Fuller and Fred Herman Fuller, Sr. She was the middle child of five siblings: Howard Fuller (deceased), Charlotte Fuller Owens (deceased), Herman Fuller, and Vicki Fuller Cilley. She was preceded in death...

Bonnie Lou Sutton Crume

Bonnie Lou Sutton Crume

September 12, 2023

GARNER– Bonnie Lou Sutton Crume, 75, passed away September 12, 2023. A native of Wake County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Sutton and Mildred Chesson. Bonnie was a loving mother and wife. She was kind and caring to anyone who crossed her path.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie is...

Hazel Strother Ladd

Hazel Strother Ladd

September 12, 2023

Hazel Strother Ladd, 93, passed on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her home in Johnston County. She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Clyde Strother; mother, Hattie Pauline Goodwin Strother, both of Webster Springs, WV; her brother, James Raymond Strother of Durham, NC; her sons, Sherman Edwin Giles Jr (Iva), Dan Durwood Giles Sr (Sue) and Allen...

Daphine Norris

Daphine Norris

September 12, 2023

CARY – Daphine Cook Norris, 96, left this world Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born May 18, 1927 in Erwin, NC to the late Will and Addie Cook, one of their ten children.

Daphine worked on the family farm before marrying Darnell Norris and moving to Sanford. She then became a homemaker while livingth...

Lawrence  Marion "Larry" Wright, Jr.

Lawrence Marion "Larry" Wright, Jr.

September 10, 2023

Lawrence Marion “Larry” Wright, Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born June 7, 1948 to the late Lawrence Marion, Sr. and Hazel Oliver Wright. Larry always said he was a lucky country boy from Southeast Missouri that joined the telecom industry at age 18 and managed to travel to 37 countries on 6 continents. He...

Rosemary Heath Jones

Rosemary Heath Jones

September 9, 2023

On Saturday, September 9th, Rosemary Heath Jones passed away surrounded by family. She was eighty- eight years old. Rosemary was born on October 23,1934 to Aubrey & Mary Heath in Elizabeth City, NC. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband William “Bill” Jones and her brother Aubrey Heath. She is survived by; her son...

Judy Mae Wilkins

Judy Mae Wilkins

September 9, 2023

ANGIER – Judy Mae Williams Wilkins, 85, passed away on Saturday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Maggie Carter Williams.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 13th at Kennebec Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow the...

Harold Lloyd Smith

Harold Lloyd Smith

September 9, 2023

Raleigh, North Carolina – Harold Lloyd Smith of Raleigh, NC passed away Sept. 9th, 2023. He was born April 30, 1925, in Benson.NC.

He is preceded in death by his son Lloyd Ray Smith, Sr. and his parents CJ Smith and Dezzia Moore Smith. Also preceded by one brother, CB Smith and 2 sisters, Juanita...

Robbie Ann Robbins

Robbie Ann Robbins

September 9, 2023

Robbie Ann Robbins, July 31, 1947 - Sept. 9, 2023 (age 76) passed away peacefully September 9, 2023 at BellaRose Nursing & Rehab in Garner, NC. She was a former resident of Cambridge Independent Living in Apex, NC.

Robbie was a graduate of Mars Hill College and she retired as a teacher from Southern Guilford...

Nancy Esther Boger

Nancy Esther Boger

September 8, 2023

Nancy Ester Motsinger Boger, 82 years old, of Raleigh, NC passed away on 9/8/2023 in Raleigh, NC.

A memorial service will be held at Holland’s United Methodist Church located at 9433 Ten Ten Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603 on Sunday October 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm.

Nancy was born in High Point,...

Edwin Norman Quick

Edwin Norman Quick

September 7, 2023

After being blessed with 93 years of a wonderful life, Edwin Norman Quick, Sr. passed away peacefully and entered the presence of his Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2023 surrounded by his family who adored him. He was a caring son, a devoted brother, a loving husband, a doting daddy, and a very proud grandfather.

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Michael Passas

Michael Passas

September 5, 2023

Michael Christopher Passas, 86, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Michael was born July 7, 1937, in Kalamata, Greece, to the late Christopher Michael and Georgia Passas. Michael was an avid fishingman, enjoyed cooking, and spending time with his family.

A graveside service will be held at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria, VA,...

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