OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Earl Mclamb
April 19, 2023
Earl McLamb, 87, of Garner, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his home. He was born January 31, 1936, in Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Atlas and Lettie Raynor McLamb.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean Adams McLamb of the home; his two sons, William Craig McLamb and...
Giovanni Vincent Filipelli
April 19, 2023
Giovanni V. Filipelli, 25 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 18th, 2023 in North Carolina. Born November 18th, 1997 in Vancouver, WA. He was the son of Karen Shomers-Filipelli and Raymond Filipelli.
Giovanni had the biggest heart and the most contagious laugh. He enjoyed playing video games, basketball, following his favorite team, The...
Victor Collazo, Jr.
April 19, 2023
CARY – Victor Collazo, Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
He was born in Manhattan, New York on September 1, 1940. Victor honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force, from which he was honorably discharged. Later in life, Victor went to work with IBM in Raleigh, retiring as a Procurement...
Hilda Grey Scott Carver
April 19, 2023
Hilda Grey Scott Carver, 89, of Raleigh died peacefully early on the morning of April 19, 2023. She
was born September 12, 1933, the firstborn of parents Elbert H. Scott and Nola L. Scott. She was a
people lover, friendly, outgoing, happy, and loved by all who knew her. She is survived by...
Peggy Wiseman Duncan
April 18, 2023
Peggy Wiseman Duncan, 86, of 535 Easy Wind Lane Garner, NC, died peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Kathleen Wiseman and granddaughter of the late Edna Victoria Norman. A native of Carter County, Tennessee, Mrs. Duncan finished high school at Crossnore School in Newland, NC, in 1954. She...
James Ralph Vogt
April 18, 2023
James “Jim” Ralph Vogt, 86, died peacefully at WakeMed Raleigh, joining the Church Triumphant on 18 April 2023. He was born on 10 November 1936 to the late Charles William Vogt and Josephine Freid Vogt in Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jim is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Vogt Hunt and James Loftin Hunt, Jr.;...
Carrie Freeman Bullard
April 18, 2023
ANGIER – Carrie Freeman Bullard, 92, passed away Tuesday at her home. Born in Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hendricks Freeman and Lou Kelly Freeman.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 20th at 2:00 pm at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier....
Mary Frances Brown
April 17, 2023
RALEIGH - Mary Frances Brown, 97, of Raleigh died Monday at home. She was born in Raleigh, NC and is the daughter of the late Nathaniel Gordon Bailey and Lillie May Adams Bailey.
Frances grew up in West Raleigh where she attended Mt. Vernon Goodwin Elementary School and graduated from Needham B. Broughton High School....
Judith Carol Powell
April 17, 2023
Dr. Judith C. Powell, 73, was born on May 7, 1949, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and passed away on April 17, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was the eldest daughter of the late Louise Harper and Fred Bouch Powell.
Judith received a BS in Chemistry from Furman University, graduating magna cum laude. She later pursued...
Novie Alice Causey Partin
April 17, 2023
Novie C. Partin, 93, passed away April 17, 2023. Novie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She touched many lives with her caring spirit and love for children.
There will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM Friday April 21, 2023, at Montlawn Memorial Park.
A native of Durham,...
Alfred Michael Taylor, Sr.
April 15, 2023
FOUR OAKS– Alfred Michael Taylor, Sr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2023. Alfred was born on August 26, 1953, in Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Alfred Owen Taylor, Sr., and Margaret Taylor. Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Owen Taylor, Sr., and mother, Margaret Taylor.
Alfred Taylor...
Elaine E. Hiatt
April 14, 2023
CLAYTON – Elaine E. Hiatt, 73, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Randy Connor; daughter, Dana Anderson; brother, Larry Eisenhut; nieces, Kelly and Mindy; step-children, Shane Connor and wife, Lauren, Kelly Blewer and husband, J.D., Ryan Connor and wife, Christina; step-grandchildren, Colton, Kinsley,...
Rex Tillman Yeargan
April 11, 2023
Rex Tillman Yeargan, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. A native of Wake County, Rex was born January 31, 1937 to the late Ben Tillman and Mamie Stone Yeargan. Rex truly loved being outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and gardening. His favorite pastime was watching sports on TV, especially the New York Yankees. Most of all, he...
Carolyn Mcfarland Abbott
April 11, 2023
GARNER – Carolyn McFarland Abbott, 63, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Durham County on November 21, 1959, the daughter of the late James “Red” McFarland and Shirley Pleasant. Carolyn was a “sister” to her siblings and practiced her mothering skills from...
Mary Lee Rollins
April 10, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA - Mary Lee Rollins, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children
at home. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Alton Wagstaff, Sr. and Iva
Walters Wagstaff.
Mary Lee was a kind, sweet soul who always put others first. Her servant’s heart was present in...
Randy Jones
April 9, 2023
Randy Carl Jones, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 1-3PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 300 E. McIver St., Angier, NC 27501. Inurnment will follow at Sandy Grove Cemetery.
Randy was born...
Carrie Nobling Riddle
April 8, 2023
GARNER– Carrie Nobling Riddle, 98, died Saturday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Coley and Ida Kelly Nobling.
Carrie is survived by her sons, Charles Bailey and wife, Sheila, James Bailey and wife, Jane, both of Garner; 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 7 great...
Nina Joyce Moore
April 8, 2023
Nina Joyce Searcy Moore, 78, of Raleigh passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, after a battle with dementia.
Nina was born on December 21, 1944 to William Badger Searcy and Donia Barnell McLean in Bryson City, NC. After graduating from Graham High School in 1963 she studied at Piedmont Bible College. In 1963 she...
Bobby Wayne Strickland
April 7, 2023
Bobby Strickland, 74 of Willow Spring, NC passed away on April 7, 2023 surrounded by loved ones to join our other angels. He Is joining his mother, Francis Brown; his sister, Ann Jones and brother, Albert Strickland.
Bobby is survived by his beautiful wife, Mickie Strickland; his two daughters, Andrea Bartholomew (Jason) and Crystal Rich...
Lynwood Ray Blalock
April 7, 2023
Lynwood Ray Blalock, 73, of Willow Spring, passed away, on April 7th.
Ray was born at Rex hospital in Raleigh, NC, on August 12th, 1949. He was married to Betty Blalock on November 23rd, 1969.
Ray is survived by his spouse Betty Blalock, son Jeremy Blalock (Kathi), grandchildren Lillian and James...
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