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...
Lawrence "Larry" Cox
February 14, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Lawrence “Larry” Chester Cox, 69, passed away at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Wednesday. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Harold Cox and Mary Franck Cox.
A private burial will be held at Sandhills State Veteran’s Cemetery, Spring Lake, NC.
Larry is survived by...
Clyde G. Barnett
February 13, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Clyde Gordon Barnett, 84, passed away on Tuesday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Broome Co., New York, he was the son of the late Jackson Lynn Barnett and Dorothy Odell Barnett.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 16th at 11:00 am in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
Robert L. "Bob" Harvin
February 12, 2024
Robert L. “Bob” Harvin, 76, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. A native of Northhampton County, Bob was born April 23, 1947, to the late Thomas Kirven and Margaret Griffin Harvin. Bob was married to his High School sweetheart, Judy Faye DeBerry, for 55 years. He had many friends from his 41-year career at Dorothea Dix Hospital. Bob...
Gerald Richard Dillard
February 12, 2024
We mournfully announce the passing of Gerald Dillard. Gerald was the first son of the late Claude and Trena Dillard of Lenoir, North Carolina, where he spent his childhood. He went on to attend NC State University. He met his late wife, Sherry Dillard, in Raleigh, NC. Gerald and Sherry Dillard had and raised his surviving daughter Greer Dillard,...
Don Alan Carpenter
February 11, 2024
It is a rare gift when you find your soul mate and love of your life who shares in the partnership of life. I found all of these rare gems with my husband of over 40 years, Don Alan Carpenter, and for this gift, I feel blessed. I was honored to be his wife and partner. I will miss...
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...
