OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Kayla Ann Wilson

Kayla Ann Wilson

May 15, 2023

Kayla Ann Wilson, age 7, of Fuquay-Varina went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023, in WakeMed-Raleigh.

She was born on November 5, 2015, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Sean and Jennifer Avery Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters: Alyssa Wilson...

Marion Brown Neal

Marion Brown Neal

May 14, 2023

Ms. Marion Brown Neal, age 86 of Raleigh, NC died Sunday, May 14, 2023 in the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice Home, Pittsboro, NC. She was born August 28, 1936 in Lincoln County, NC to the late George Marion and Thelma Elizabeth New Brown and the widow of Bobby Gene Neal. In addition to her parents and...

Mary Lou Benevento

Mary Lou Benevento

May 14, 2023

Garner – Mary Lou Benevento, 80, went to her heavenly home, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Kings County, New York, Mary Lou was born October 21, 1942, to the late Philip and Sophie DiBlasi.

Mrs. Benevento was a doting wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, loving aunt and a dear...

Roberta May Tarantino

Roberta May Tarantino

May 13, 2023

Roberta "Bobbi" Tarantino died peacefully in Raleigh surrounded by her loving family. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Bobbi was the first child of John and Alberta Bauer. She was predeceased by her infant son, Bobby.

A proud graduate of St. John the Baptist primary and high school, Bobbi was a straight-A student, May Queen, and...

Mary Estelle Jones Lawrence

Mary Estelle Jones Lawrence

May 12, 2023

Mary “Estelle” Lawrence, 101, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2023. Estelle was born September 22, 1921, in Willow Spring, NC, to Kenneth Thomas and China Christiana Blalock Jones.

A devout Christian, Estelle was a lifelong active church member and the last surviving charter member of Carolina Pines Baptist Church. She served for 15...

Frank Nathaniel Gower, Jr.

Frank Nathaniel Gower, Jr.

May 11, 2023

Franklin Nathaniel Gower Jr. died and went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 11th 2023 at age 61 of a heart attack.

Frank was preceded by his father Frank Gower Sr. and his son Tyler Nathaniel Gower. He is survived by his daughter Natalie Jane Gower of New York, his mother Margaret Van Buren...

Edith Jane Thompson

Edith Jane Thompson

May 11, 2023

Edith Jane Thompson 81, of Hadley PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 11, 2023 in Coats Grove, North Carolina

Edith was born in Fredonia to Raymond & Marguerite Redfoot on May 14, 1941, she attended Commodore Perry School and graduated in 1959; in 1963 Edith joined the U.S. Army, where she met...

Anthony Vincent Plescia, Iii

Anthony Vincent Plescia, Iii

May 10, 2023

Raleigh– Anthony Vincent “Tony” Plescia, III, 46, passed away on Wednesday at his home. Born in Bergen County, New Jersey, he is the son of Deborah Cron (Jeff) of Athens, PA, and the late Anthony Vincent Plescia, Jr..

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 15th at 1:00 pm in the chapel of...

Carroll Monroe Compton

Carroll Monroe Compton

May 10, 2023

Carroll Monroe Compton (Coach Compton), 92, formerly of New Madrid, Missouri died Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 at his North Carolina home. He was able to remain at home with his devoted wife, Dianne, of 57 years, and daughters Jane and Liz as he passed peacefully.

Carroll was born in Frankclay, Missouri, of the late...

Vickie  Lynn Arnold

Vickie Lynn Arnold

May 9, 2023

GARNER– Vickie Lynn Arnold, 69, passed away May 9, 2023. A native of Wake County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Adams and Ruby Gardner Raper. Vickie was a loving mother and wife. She was kind and caring to anyone who ever crossed her path. Her spirit and beautiful smile would turn the darkest day...

Louise Parrish Murray, R.N.

Louise Parrish Murray, R.N.

May 9, 2023

RALEIGH - On Tuesday May 9, 2023, Louise Parrish Murray, age 98, went to be in the more immediate presence of her Lord. She was born on a farm in the mountains of Swain County, NC. Her parents were Claude Truitt Parrish and Eula Morgan Parrish, who have preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her siblings Chloe,...

Carmen Michelle Carroll

Carmen Michelle Carroll

May 8, 2023

We are sad to formally announce the death of our beloved, Carmen, on Monday, May 08, 2023 due to

cardiac complications.

Carmen filled so many roles to all of us, but the most important role to her was being a mother to Chloe.

Carmen was a loving, dedicated, and supportive mother to Chloe....

Charlene Gray White

Charlene Gray White

May 8, 2023

ANGIER – Charlene G. White, 64, passed away Monday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Stephenson and Phyllis Faircloth Stephenson.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13th at 12:00 noon at The Pentecostals of Fuquay Church, 2317 NC-42, Willow Spring, NC...

Martha Ann Wade Souders

Martha Ann Wade Souders

May 6, 2023

Martha Ann Wade Souders passed away on Saturday, May 6 2023. A native of Harnett County, Martha was born September 6,1931, to the late Walter Mack and Ludella McLeod Wade.

Martha is survived by her sons, Artie and Joe Souders; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara McCabe; brother, Mack Wade; and several nieces and...

Dr. Andrew M. Bryan

Dr. Andrew M. Bryan

May 5, 2023

Dr. Andrew M. Bryan, 62, passed away on Friday, May 5. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Paul Lee Bryan, Jr., and Lois Edna Jackson Bryan.

Funeral services will be on Friday, May 12th at 2:00 pm at New Bethel Baptist Church in Garner. The family will receive friends...

Marjorie Creech Hogge

Marjorie Creech Hogge

May 5, 2023

Marjorie Creech Hogge, 91, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Highland Baptist Church. A private committal service will take place at a later time.

Marjorie was born April 13, 1932, in Johnston County and was the daughter of the late Edwin Creech and...

James "Jimmy" Walter Johnson

James "Jimmy" Walter Johnson

May 4, 2023

James “Jimmy” Johnson, age 80 of Raleigh, North Carolina died Thursday, May 4, 2023 in his home. He was born October 15, 1942 in Wake County to the late William Francis Johnson and Virginia Jessup Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Ann Johnson; his sister, Barbara J. Williamson and his...

Doris Lee Price

Doris Lee Price

May 4, 2023

Garner – Doris Lee Newton Price, passed away Thursday May 4. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Alma Harvell Newton.

A funeral service will be held on Friday May 19 at 11:00 am, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 am prior...

Elaine "Ma" Friedman Genova

Elaine "Ma" Friedman Genova

May 4, 2023

Elaine “Ma” (Friedman) Genova, age 87, passed away on Thursday morning at Transitions Life Center in Raleigh. Born in Glen Cove, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry Friedman and the late Miriam Friedman and wife of the late John Genova. Elaine was formerly employed with GlaxoSmithKline.

Elaine is survived her son, Steven...

Glenn Allen Davis

Glenn Allen Davis

May 2, 2023

Glenn Allen Davis, 68, of Raleigh, passed away on May 2, 2023, at his home. Glen is predeceased by his parents, John and Marion Davis. He is survived by his brothers, John “Mike” Davis, and Daniel Davis; nieces, Jennifer (Erik) Murphy, and Rebecca Davis; and great-nephews, Ben, Timothy, Peter and Isaac Murphy.

Glenn was a...

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