Betty Dale Edwards
September 4, 2025
Betty Dale Edwards, 82, of Raleigh, NC peacefully departed to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025.
Born June 24, 1943, to her mother Alma Parrish Hicks and father Thomas Hardy Hicks.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was a North Carolina native and a class of 1961 graduate from Broughton High School in Raleigh. She was...
James Hester
September 3, 2025
James Robert Hester, 89, of Garner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He was born in Cumberland County, lived in Sampson County, and his family eventually moved to Harnett County near family. He is the son of the late Robert I. Hester and Madie Ray Hester.
He is survived by his wife Christine Hester, sons, Barry Hester of Raleigh and Darrin...
Larry Allen
September 2, 2025
Larry Wilson Allen, 73, of Fuquay-Varina went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Wilson and Edith Turner Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Allen; sons, Seth Allen (Shannon), Jacob Allen (Lauren), both of Greenville; daughters, Katina Shaw (Marvin) of Cary, Holly Partin of...
Mary Headrick
September 1, 2025
Mary Ruth Headrick (Wilson), 69, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.
Born on January 5, 1956, in Monroe, North Carolina, Mary resided at her home in Garner, NC. She carried with her the warmth and strength of her roots throughout her life. Her deep love for family was the cornerstone of everything she did. Mary found her greatest joy...
James Davidson
August 31, 2025
James Davidson of Angier, NC passed peacefully August 31, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 5, 1945, the son of Ralph and Leola Davidson of Georgetown, PA.
A graduate of Southside High School in 1964 and he retired from BerkTek in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Davidson...
Dennis Higgins
August 29, 2025
Dennis Ray Higgins, 63, of Angier, NC, passed away at home on Friday, August 29, 2025. Dennis was born on June 14, 1962, to Bobby Sherrill Higgins and Wilma Reese Bryant Higgins.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Gilmore Higgins; his sons, Brian Bradshaw (Tammy), B.T. Higgins (Jeni), Joe Higgins (Ashley Carter); brother, Wayne Dawes; grandchildren, Autumn Bradshaw, Ava...
Sarah Davis
August 29, 2025
Sarah Purvis Davis, 78, of Raleigh, passed away at her home August 29, 2025. She is preceded in death by her loving partner and parents, and is survived by her three brothers and their spouses. Funeral services will take place at a later date in Lovingston, Virginia.
Local arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, North Carolina 27529.
Wanda Kay Branon Hayes
August 29, 2025
Wanda Kay Branon Hayes, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield, surrounded by her two loving daughters and her devoted furbaby.
Wanda was born on January 9, 1953, in Winston-Salem, NC. She dedicated her life to her beloved husband, raising her two girls, and her unwavering love for her Heavenly...
David Kain
August 27, 2025
David Hay Kain, 87, of Cary, NC, formerly of Louisville, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, and Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on August 27, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and laughter.
Born on October 3, 1937, in Columbus, OH, David was the beloved middle child of Richard Morgan Kain and Louise Yerkes Kain. He attended The George School and...
Tomasa Thammy Cintron
August 27, 2025
Tomasa Thammy Cintron, 86, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. She was born in Puerto Rico on January 22, 1939, and was the beloved daughter of Juan Cintron and Maria Medina Cintron.
Tomasa was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered fondly by family and friends as a woman of great compassion and generosity.
In her personal...
Charles Wallace Morel, Sr.
August 27, 2025
Charles Wallace Morel, Sr., of Willow Spring, NC, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Charles was born November 25, 1957 to William Claude Morel, Sr. and Geraldine Hernandez Morel.
Charles was a loving husband, devoted father, and true sports enthusiast. He was known for his unwavering love of family and his...
Lloyd F. Novick, MD, MPH
August 26, 2025
Lloyd F. Novick, MD, MPH, age 84, of Cary North Carolina, died on August 26, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Carole, daughter, Sara Simpson, son, Ethan Novick and four grandsons: Alex, Liam, and Cameron Simpson and Cooper Novick.
He graduated from Colgate University, NYU School of Medicine, and Yale University School of Public Health. He was an avid...
Kenneth O'Neill
August 24, 2025
Kenneth Wayne O'Neill, 70, passed away on August 24, 2025, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Born on December 29, 1954 to the late Warren and Agnes O'Neill in Wake County, Kenneth leaves behind a legacy of love.
He is survived by his sister, Sandra Parker (Charles); his brother, Earl O'Neill (Darnella); two nephews, two nieces; four great nieces and...
Beau Brown Wiles
August 24, 2025
Beau Brown Wiles, 54, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on August 13, 1971, and was the beloved son of James Wiles and Roe Pearce Wiles.
A devoted family man, Beau was a loving husband, son, brother, nephew, uncle, father, and grandfather. He will forever be remembered by his family and friends as...
Susan Jan Richardson
August 24, 2025
A committal service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made is Susan's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dorothy Blalock Jordan
August 24, 2025
Dorothy Blalock Jordan, of Willow Spring, NC, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday morning, August 24, 2025.
Dorothy was born March 4, 1943, to Willie Barnes Blalock and Virginia Dare Blalock in Willow Springs, NC. After graduating from Cleveland High School in 1962, she enjoyed a life-long career as an administrative assistant, retiring after working...
John Albert Spadaro
August 24, 2025
John Spadaro of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. John was born on August 18, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Peter and Marie Spadaro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Spadaro and his granddaughter Veronica Baker.
He is survived by his daughter Laura Baker and her husband, Jim...
Jacob Daniel Lipscomb
August 23, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Jacob Daniel Lipscomb, who left us far too soon on August 23rd, 2025, at the age of 24.Jacob touched the lives of everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. With his bright smile and his love for family, he brought light, laughter, and kindness to us all. His joyful...
Tommy Dean
August 23, 2025
Tommy Ivory Dean, age 87, of Angier, NC died on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in his home. He was born on October 7, 1937 in Harnett County to the late Millard and Althea Spence Dean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Doris Temple Dean; his sister, Faye Riggins; and his grandsons, Jason...
Jim Edward Rhoades
August 22, 2025
ANGIER - Jim Edward "Taz" Rhoades, 51, passed away on August 22, 2025 in Angier, NC. Jim was born March 16, 1974, in Chambersburg, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Lee Rhoades and Annabelle Marie Rhoades, along with his niece, Crystal Davis of Waycross, GA and a step-son, Nicholas Allen of Fuquay Varina who tragically passed...
