Eunice Newton Ferrell
May 20, 2022
Eunice Newton Ferrell died Friday, May 20th peacefully at home in Angier, NC. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Morris (Greg) of Charlotte, N.C., Lou Ann Estes (Dwight) of Oak Island, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Ginger Ferrell of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; brother, Melvin Newton (Nancy) of Raleigh; grandchildren, Colby Mills (Stan) of Paducah, K.Y., Meredith Lide (Patrick) of Cayce, S.C.,...
James Glenn Gulley
May 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to James Glenn Gulley, 64, who died May 19, 2022. James was preceded by his mother and father, Hettie Maebelle Carroll Gulley and James Grover Gulley of Garner, NC. James is survived by the love of his life, Donna Stallings, his three wonderful sons - Chris, Nicholas and Remington; his...
Don Franklin Monroe, Jr.
May 18, 2022
CLAYTON - Don Franklin Monroe, Jr., 59, of Clayton, North Carolina, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at WakeMed Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born Friday, March 8, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Don Franklin Monroe, Sr. and Theresa Marie Keegan Monroe. Mr. Monroe was a construction manager with Carolina Commercial Systems. He proudly...
Jackson Alguire Vickery
May 17, 2022
BOONE, N.C. “Nah – I’m good” and looking away would be Jackson’s gentle, modest response to the suggestion of a life summary. How can one summarize such a unique, complete and complex being? Through each of our personal and highly individualized connections with him – through knowing his kind heart, tender soul, his all-encompassing and opinionated mind, his diverse...
Manuel Smith
May 17, 2022
Manuel Deleon Smith, 90, passed away Tuesday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Georgia, he was the son of the late Andrew Clinton Smith and Estelle Jones Smith. The family will have a graveside service at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina. Manuel is survived by his daughters, Joni Smith Powell (Kyle Stephenson) of Fuquay-Varina, Leslea Smith of Fuquay-Varina;...
Francis Zelesky
May 16, 2022
Francis “Frank” Zelesky, 88, of Winter Park, Florida, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born Sept. 24, 1933, on a tobacco farm in East Windsor, CT, to Voslovos and Mary Zaleckis, and he married Frances Whittlesey in 1958; they were married 58 years before her death in 2016. He...
Harold George Pappas
May 15, 2022
With the comfort of family by his side, Harold "Hal" Pappas passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022, from a sudden illness complicated by his years-long battle with advanced dementia. "The truest measure of a man is how tall he stands in the eyes of his family." In his family's eyes, Hal was a giant among men. He was...
Vincent Nicholas Benevento
May 15, 2022
Garner – Vincent Benevento, 80, went to his heavenly home, on Sunday, May 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Kings County, New York, Vincent was born July 7, 1941, to the late Vincent and Concetta Benevento. Mr. Benevento was a doting husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a dear friend. His legacy will never be...
Betty Hancock Rohrbaugh
May 14, 2022
Garner- Betty Hancock Rohrbaugh, 94, passed to eternal rest with her Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Visitation for Betty is Sunday, May 22 from 5-7 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Betty’s funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 23 at 1 pm at St. Ann Catholic Church,...
Betty Smith Ivey
May 13, 2022
Fuquay Varina–Betty Ivey, 74, passed away on Friday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Pauline McLamb Smith. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial...
Constance "Connie" Sexton Warren
May 12, 2022
RALEIGH – Connie Sexton Warren, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William and Dolores Sexton. Connie graduated from ECU and became a devoted educator for over 20 years. During her college years she was also a proud member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She...
Kirby Ray Williams
May 11, 2022
Kirby Ray Williams, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on May 11, 2022. A Johnston County native, he was born November 1, 1937, to the late Elton and Ida Knowles Williams. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Kirby spent most of his adult life in Wake County, working with Carolina Trailways for more than 5...
Montague Stuart Houlder, Jr.
May 11, 2022
FORT MILL, S.C. - Montague (Monty) S. Houlder Jr. died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Tega Cay, South Carolina after a period of failing health. He was the son of Montague and Irene (Keene) Houlder and devoted husband of the late Sarah (Sallie) Chalmers Houlder. Monty was born and raised in Raleigh, NC where he remained a...
Joann Johnson
May 11, 2022
Jo Ann Howard Johnson, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Duke Felton and Mary Hortense Raynor Howard. Jo Ann loved Lake Life, spending as much time as she could at Lake Gaston. She would driver her golf cart around and visit her friends in the neighborhood,...
Mary Noell Ziles
May 11, 2022
Mary Noell Ziles, (76), passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Eugene “Greg” Ziles. Noell is survived by her daughters, Dr. Lindsey Goldberg and husband, Josh of Raleigh, Elizabeth Riley of Wilmington; son, Brett Gripp and wife, Jane of...
Mildred Sandling Adams
May 10, 2022
FUQUAY-VARINA - Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Mildred Sandling Adams peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was the oldest daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Sandling and Audrey Bailey Sandling of Wake Forest, NC. Mildred was a kind, outgoing, resilient and selfless...
Haywood Judson "Hj" Jones, Ii
May 8, 2022
FUQUAY-VARINA – Haywood Judson Jones, II, 67, passed away at his home on Sunday. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 13th at 3:00 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church, Angier. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00-2:45 PM in the church fellowship hall. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dianne...
Joan M. Joy
May 7, 2022
Joan Mersereau Joy, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 7th. She was at home with family by her side as she passed. Joan was born the youngest of three daughters to Richard Alexander Mersereau and Florence Martha Stinneford Mersereau in Hackensack, New Jersey, on February 23, 1939. She is a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother,...
James Luther Williford
May 5, 2022
ANGIER – James L. Williford, 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 5, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow in the Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at...
Carol Ayers Crain
May 3, 2022
RALEIGH – Carol Ayers Crain, 77, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Seattle, Washington on April 19, 1945, but she may have told you she was supposed to have been born in Amarillo, Texas where she was raised. Carol was the daughter of the late Carl C. Ayers...
