Priscilla G. Sandy
January 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Priscilla (Prissy) Griffis Sandy, age 84, on January 9, 2025 at the home of her son and surrounded by her family. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Prissy lived a life filled with gratitude, joy, and a deep love for those around her.
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Wilbert Pinkney Coats, Iii
January 8, 2025
Wilbert Pinkney Coats,III, passed away on January 8, 2025 at Duke Medical Center. Born in Wake County, Bert was the son of the late Jr Coats and Jewell Dewar Coats.
A memorial service will be held for Bert on January 18th at 2:00 PM at Shadow Ridge Baptist Church, 3400 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs,...
Harold Fleming Godwin
January 6, 2025
Harold Fleming Godwin, age 83, passed away Monday evening at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born on January 6, 1942, in Johnston County to Howard and Geneva Godwin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, (Billy Godwin); his sister, (Gail Godwin Pleasant);...
Barbara Heath
January 6, 2025
GARNER, NC--Barbara "Gail" Heath, 62, of Garner, died peacefully on Monday, January 6, at UNC Rex Hospital.
Gail was born on November 19, 1962 in Craven County and grew up in Stonewall in Pamlico County. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Franklin Heath and Barbara Carey Lupton. She was the granddaughter of the late Dorothy Virginia Gatlin Heath and...
Ella Jean Flowers
January 6, 2025
Ella Jean Stephenson was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Carlie Ben and Rena Stephenson in Johnston County. She was the oldest of three children. Her siblings are Shirley S. Cotton of Angier and Carlie Judd Stephenson of Raleigh.
As the oldest child, Mom was many times next in charge to assist her...
Hazeline "Grannymas" Wilkins
January 5, 2025
Hazeline “Grannymas” Wilkins, age 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. Born July 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Ora Strickland Lovelace.
Grannymas was born in 1938, making her the youngest of nine children raised in the heart...
Herbert Gale Clark
January 4, 2025
RALEIGH - Herbert Gale Clark, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
He was born in Wake County on September 1, 1939, the son of the late George Morris Clark and Mary Johnson Clark.
Herbert retired from the Wake County School System at 62...
Alvis "Al" Eugene Rackley
January 4, 2025
Alvis "Al" E. Rackley of Raleigh, NC embarked on his one-way journey to his eternal heavenly destination on January 4, 2025 at the age of 97.
Alvis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Carolyn Ellington Rackley; parents, Ruth Ellen New Rackley and Charlie H. Rackley; siblings, Irvin Rackley, Frances Corbett,...
Billy C. Gause
January 4, 2025
Billy Charles Gause, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. He was born in Tabor City, North Carolina, on August 9, 1940, and was the son of the late William Oliver Gause, and Beulah Ward Gause.
Billy was a gentle soul who honored his parents, loved God, his family, friends, and people in general....
Sally Augusta Beane Whitt
January 4, 2025
RALEIGH - Sally passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday January 4, 2025. She was a beloved mother, sister, friend and most especially, nana. Sally was born on October 31, 1951 in Laurinburg, NC to James and Irene Beane. She moved with her family to Raleigh in 1961. She graduated from Broughton High School and...
William T Edwards
January 4, 2025
William (WT) Edwards, a retired Colonial Store employee and US Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday January 4th, 2025, at his home in Raleigh at the age of 84. WT was born in Sampson County on February 17th, 1940, to the late Laskie and Lena Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Julia Holmes Edwards and...
Daniel Ray Bowden
January 2, 2025
WILLOW SPRING - Daniel Ray Bowden of Willow Spring, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. A native of Wake County, he is the son of the late, Grover and Alice Pollard Bowden.
He had a distinguished career, working at Ford Motor Company, Wicks Corporation, and Daniel G. Matthews CPA before retiring as...
Madalyn "Nanny" Gentry
January 2, 2025
"A warrior of light, in darkness she thrives.
A strong woman in challenges she dives.
With every setback, a step ahead,
In her fight, a path she's led"
Our Hero, Madalyn Markle Gentry passed away on January 2nd, 2025 leaving behind...
Carolyn H. Boykin
January 1, 2025
GARNER - Carolyn Faye Hamrick Boykin, 84, passed away on January 1, 2025, after a difficult battle with vascular dementia. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina, on April 19, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Stanley Glenn Hamrick and Corinna Mae Sears.
Carolyn was an exceptional mother, grandmother, and friend. Her...
Mary Magalene Alford
January 1, 2025
Mary Magalene Alford, 85, passed away on January 1, 2025, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina, on December 8, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Alonzo Willis Watkins and Maggie M. Watkins.
Mary was an exceptional mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Early in...
Clara Adrian Jackson
December 31, 2024
Clara Adrian (Ranck) Jackson
Fort Pierce, FL & Willow Springs, NC
Clara Adrian (Ranck) Jackson, age 98, of Fort Pierce, Florida and most recently of Willow Springs, North Carolina passed away on December 31, 2024. She was born February 16, 1926, to Clarence S. Ranck & Olive May (Nichols) Ranck, in...
Sonya Fagan
December 30, 2024
HOLLY SPRINGS - Sonya Caffee Fagan, age 90, passed on December 30, 2024, at her home in Holly Springs, NC. This greatest of friends, truth-telling bringer of goodwill - sweet tea in human form was determined to live a full life and let her life speak of God's love.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Daniel (Katherine) Fagan...
Margaret Edwards Seal
December 29, 2024
Margaret Edwards Seal, age 59, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 22, 1965 in Wake County, she was the daughter of Charles and Sylvia Perry Edwards.
She found her greatest happiness in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was strolling...
Derek Jansen Rose
December 29, 2024
Derek Jansen Rose, 50, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Morrisville, North Carolina, on Monday, December 29, 2024.
Derek was the first of three children born to Vicki Rose (Grimes) and Ralph Preston Rose of Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born on December 22, 1974, in Cleveland, Mississippi. At the age of 12, he...
Mildred Ann Duffie
December 29, 2024
Mildred Ann Pittman Duffie, age 95, of Raleigh, NC died Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Sanford Health and Rehab. She was born on February 7, 1929 in Wayne County to the late James Leslie Pittman and Minnie Roberta Baker.
She is survived by her niece, Beverly Price; her two children and four grandchildren; her niece,...
