Shirley Myers
February 6, 2023
Shirley Lee Myers, 87, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully February 6, at home surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born in Raleigh to Nathan and Florence Lee on April 6, 1935. She grew up traveling the state as her parents’ occupation as mill workers required. As a teenager, she caught the eye of a gentleman who...
Danny Clarence Johnson
February 5, 2023
Garner – Danny Clarence Johnson, 70, was called to be with the Lord on February 5, 2023. Danny was born May 26, 1952 to the late James Cleo and Doris Johnson.
Danny retired from the Department of Correction in 2004. Danny loved people, he loved his family dearly, and he loved the Lord above all...
David Roy Swearingen
February 5, 2023
David “Dave” Roy Swearingen, 79, of Raleigh passed away surrounded by family at his residence on February 5th. He was born in Illinois to parents William Everett and Marjorie Swearingen who preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War ultimately retiring from the Navy Reserves. After retiring, he began a second career in...
Clifton "Cooper" Jones
February 5, 2023
Clifton “Cooper” Jones, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. A native of Wake County, Cooper was born October 7, 1937 to the late Adley and Violet Louise Pittman Jones. In the 1960's he served in the North Carolina National Guard. He loved his country and proudly flew the American flag year round. Shortly after serving he opened...
Christopher Lee Latoche
February 4, 2023
Knightdale – Christopher Lee Latoche, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 4th at the age of 37.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday February 14th at 2:00 P.M. at The Temple of Pentecost in Raleigh. A Visitation will take place Monday February 13th from 6:00 –...
Judith Emory Tutt
February 4, 2023
RALEIGH – Judith (Ann) Emory Tutt was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away February 4, 2023, at the age of 77, and is remembered for her passions of bird watching, gardening, fishing, music, and her love for her family.
Judy was known by many as a kindhearted, loving, and spirited southern woman...
Dennis James Solt
February 4, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA- In the early morning hours of February 4, 2023, Dennis James Solt, 72, of Fuquay Varina, NC, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of the Lord after a hard-fought two-year battle with lymphoma. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years, Jan; daughter, Laura (Ted Kameneka); son, Greg (Missy); grandson, Cooper; and beloved dog,...
Judith Marshall Lowery
February 4, 2023
WAKE FOREST – Judith “Judy” Marshall Lowery, age 76, of Wake Forest NC, passed away from ovarian cancer on February 4, 2023, at the Transitions LifeCare Hospice House, Raleigh, NC.
Judy was born in Wake County, NC on August 22, 1946, to the late Mabel Journigan Marshall and Solomon Worley Marshall, Sr. She was preceded...
Bethanie Mclean Pinkerton
February 3, 2023
HAMPTON, TN – Bethanie McLean Pinkerton, 33, formerly of Henderson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2023.
She was born in Orange County on September 3, 1989, the daughter of Randy Pinkerton and Carmen Hart Pinkerton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carmen Hart Pinkerton; and by her grandmother, Billie Pinkerton.
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Joseph Ralph Smith
February 2, 2023
GARNER – Joseph Ralph Smith, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 2, 2023.
Joseph was born on November 28, 1938, in Harnett County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Anne and Dewey Smith.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death...
John Wayne Weaver
February 2, 2023
Angier – John Wayne Weaver, 70, passed away on Thursday, at Universal Healthcare in Lillington. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late John Parrish Weaver and Mary Frances Davis Weaver.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8th at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier.
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Artur Fernando Dias
February 2, 2023
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Artur Fernando Dias, beloved husband and father, passed away at sixty-seven years of age. The seventh of eight children, Fernando was born to Antonio and Ana Dias, in Montalegre, Portugal. Fernando served briefly in the Portuguese military before marrying his wife, Aurizia Gonçalves Da Fonte in 1976. Fernando and Aurizia moved to Mineola, New...
Rosalind Walker Woolard
February 2, 2023
RALEIGH- Rosalind Walker Woolard, age 96, died Thursday surrounded by her loving and caring family at her home. Born in Durham County, but a long-time resident of the Raleigh area, she was the daughter of the late Viola Wheeler and Roy J. Walker, Sr.
Rosalind was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church for 80...
Ruth Shaw Jennings
February 1, 2023
Garner – Ruth Shaw Jennings, 74, passed away on February 1, 2023. She served as a physical therapist with UNC Hospitals for 22 years.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church of Garner. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, at First...
Robert Myron "Bob" Cheskis
February 1, 2023
CARY - Robert Myron "Bob" Cheskis passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Bob was born in Philadelphia. PA, the only child of Benjamin and Rose Cheskis. He was a graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy. He was an Army veteran.
During his service, he met his wife, Diane. They...
Glen Ellis Walton
January 31, 2023
Raleigh – Glen Ellis Walton, 83, was ushered into Heaven on January 31, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. A native of Johnston County, Glen was born July 31, 1939, to the late Jacob Linley and Josie Clifton Walton.
Glen retired from Cary Oil Company in 2012. He later volunteered at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton...
Ruth Jones
January 31, 2023
APEX – Ruth Jones, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
She was born in Wake County on September 7, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Rosa Moore.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Thomas Jones, Sr.; sisters, Elizabeth Woodall, Kathleen...
Eugene Daryl Myers
January 31, 2023
GARNER – Eugene Daryl Myers, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 31,2023. Eugene was born on December 11, 1963, in Wake County, North Carolina. He was the son of JoAnne and Leamon Myers.
He graduated from South Johnston High School and was a graduate of NC State University. He was...
Janice Dawn Hough
January 30, 2023
RALEIGH – Janice Dawn Hough, 72, went to her heavenly home Monday, January 30, 2023.
She was born in Broome County, New York on September 11, 1950, the daughter of the late Roy and Adelaide Payne.
Janice retired from IBM after a long career. She then served as church secretary at...
Gloria Stephenson Taylor
January 30, 2023
Garner- Gloria Stephenson Taylor, 80, passed away on Monday. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late John Herbert Stephenson and Veola McGee Stephenson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 5th in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will be held at a later...
