Judith Kaye Vick
March 9, 2023
Judith Kaye Vick, 79, of Raleigh, NC passed away unexpectantly on March 9, 2023.
Judith was born to Reid and Avis Vick from Spring Hope, NC in 1944. She attended Louisburg Jr. College and worked for CP&L in the Billing Department as an Accountant for many years. Judith was active in her church and community....
Ronald Odis Roberts
March 8, 2023
GARNER – Ronald Odis Roberts, 75, went to his heavenly home on March 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Ronnie was born in Harnett county and was the son of the late William C. Moore and Louise Moore. He was a graduate of Garner Senior High School, class of 1966. During his years at...
Thelma Beatrice Pleasant
March 7, 2023
ANGIER – Thelma Beatrice Pleasant, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Sunrise Assisted Living in Raleigh. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Patterson and Margie Patterson. She was also formerly a resident of Reidsville and Sanford, NC.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11th at 2:00 pm...
Christopher Shane Norris
March 7, 2023
Christopher Shane Norris of Smithfield, 44, sadly left us on March 7, 2023.
Shane found his true love Amanda in Clayton, NC and they married March 15, 2014. He spent his most recent Saturdays watching his daughters cheer and play basketball. He worked at Buhler Aeroglide and was known as a Top Performer in his...
Robert Lee Carlyle
March 6, 2023
Robert L. Carlyle, 88, of Garner, NC, peacefully passed unexpectedly, March 6, 2023.
A native of Surry County, Robert “Bobby” was born on November 3, 1934, to the late Arnie Hubert and Edna Wright Carlyle. In 1955, Robert met the love of his life, Betty, while she was working at a soda shop. They married...
Sarah Anjuli Constance Draughon
March 4, 2023
Sarah Anjuli Constance Draughon
August 16, 1998 - March 4, 2023
She made an instant impact on everyone who met her and on thousands who never will.
Sarah was such a beautiful person. Her smile and laughter, her energy, you could never get enough of it. Anyone who had...
Brenda Atkins Womble
March 2, 2023
Garner – Brenda Atkins Womble, 73, went to her heavenly home on March 2, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1949, to John Harold Womble and Mary Alice Atkins Womble, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Brenda was a lifelong native of Wake County. She loved attending her home church, Highland Baptist, where she...
Edward Earl Byrd
March 2, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA – Edward Earl Byrd, 70, passed away at his home on Thursday. Born in Harnett County, he is the son of Edison Cleveland Byrd of Coats and the late Geraldine Ryan Byrd.
Earl, as he’s known to most, grew up in a large farming family. He was a hard worker from a very young...
Garth Wayne Landtroop
March 2, 2023
LILLINGTON – Garth Wayne Landtroop, 88, passed away Thursday morning at Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Born in Waco, TX, he was the son of the late Cecil and Josie Landtroop.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 7th at The Pentecostals of Fuquay Church. Burial will follow the service at Montlawn...
Wilton Dale Hobbs
March 1, 2023
GARNER-Wilton Dale Hobbs, 81, passed away March 1, 2023 at the Smithfield SECU Hospice House. He was born on April 18, 1941 in New Hanover County. He was the son of the late Bernice Milton Hobbs and Vara Strickland Hobbs.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty Gray Hobbs. Daughter Susan Hobbs...
Courtney Danielle Anders Teel
February 27, 2023
RALEIGH - Courtney Danielle Anders Teel, 36, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at her residence.
She was a person who lit up a room when she walked in, and always wanted everyone to smile and be happy. She enjoyed nature and especially the mountains. She loved her children dearly and loved going out to eat...
Elizabeth Farrior (Betsy) Buford
February 27, 2023
RALEIGH - Civility, art, music, dance, historic preservation, service to others—these tap into what is good in us. They change and heal us. Elizabeth Farrior Buford knew this and dedicated her life to bringing that good to friends, neighbors, Raleigh and the entire state in quiet, wise and lasting ways. When Betsy slipped out of this life after an...
Charles Rogers
February 25, 2023
GARNER– Charles Rogers, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 25, 2023. Charles was born on December 9, 1938, in Wake County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Huddie and Elsie Mangum Rogers.
A career home builder, he owned and operated Rogers and Son builders for many years....
Gary Dennis Evans
February 24, 2023
Garner – Gary Dennis Evans, 67, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. A native of Princeton NC, Dennis was born to the late Elwood Evans and Ruby Evans of Garner.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 5th at 3:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner with a visitation prior from 2...
Carolyn Ann Stafford
February 23, 2023
The family of Carolyn Stafford of Clayton, NC is deeply saddened to announce her sudden
passing on Feb 23, at the age of 66 years old.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years , David; children: April and
Robert; grandchild Ava; sister Vickie and husband Randy Earp;...
Barry David Harston
February 23, 2023
HOLLY SPRINGS– Barry David Harston, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 23, 2023. Barry was born on March 24, 1976, in Mississippi County, Arkansas. He is the son of Cindy Turner and James Harston, Jr.
Barry graduated in 1994 from Arkadelphia High School in Arkansas. He was an avid hunter...
The Most Rev. John Exley Upham, Jr.
February 23, 2023
RALEIGH - The Most Reverend John Exley Upham, Jr., Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, including his two beloved dogs, Coal and Bertie. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Madge Upham, daughter, Tyson Victoria Upham, son, Allan Rittenhouse Upham, (Rebekah), and two grandchildren,...
Judith Massey Stephenson
February 23, 2023
Garner – Judy Massey Stephenson, 77, passed away on Thursday. A native of Henderson, Judy was born to the late Benjamin Ralph and Christine Murray Massey.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Midway Baptist Church, Raleigh with a visitation prior, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Entombment will follow...
Dr. Harold Rotman, M.D.
February 22, 2023
RALEIGH – Dr. Harold Rotman, MD, age 88, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Rotman was born in Toronto, Canada, the son of the late Samuel Rotman and Hannah Miadovnic Rotman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Bessie...
Shepherd Earl Byrd, Jr.
February 22, 2023
Shepherd Earl Byrd Jr. crossed over into heaven on February 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Brenda Ennis Byrd; daughter Kimberly Byrd Clark and husband Willie; daughter Michelle Byrd, grandson Maddox Shepherd Strader and his father Mark Strader, and granddaughter Victoria Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents, Florence Taylor Byrd and...
