OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Susan Jan Richardson

Susan Jan Richardson

August 24, 2025

A committal service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made is Susan's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Dorothy Blalock Jordan

Dorothy Blalock Jordan

August 24, 2025

Dorothy Blalock Jordan, of Willow Spring, NC, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday morning, August 24, 2025.

Dorothy was born March 4, 1943, to Willie Barnes Blalock and Virginia Dare Blalock in Willow Springs, NC. After graduating from Cleveland High School in 1962, she enjoyed a life-long career as an administrative assistant, retiring after working...

John Albert Spadaro

John Albert Spadaro

August 24, 2025

John Spadaro of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. John was born on August 18, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Peter and Marie Spadaro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Spadaro and his granddaughter Veronica Baker.

He is survived by his daughter Laura Baker and her husband, Jim...

Jacob Lipscomb

Jacob Lipscomb

August 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Jacob Daniel Lipscomb, who left us far too soon on August 23rd, 2025, at the age of 24.Jacob touched the lives of everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. With his bright smile and his love for family, he brought light, laughter, and kindness to us all. His joyful...

Tommy Dean

Tommy Dean

August 23, 2025

Tommy Ivory Dean, age 87, of Angier, NC died on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in his home. He was born on October 7, 1937 in Harnett County to the late Millard and Althea Spence Dean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Doris Temple Dean; his sister, Faye Riggins; and his grandsons, Jason...

Jung Kang Park

Jung Kang Park

August 22, 2025

It is with much love that we mourn the passing of Jung Kang (Konnie) Park, who peacefully passed away on August 22nd, 2025 at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home in Garner, NC.

Born on June 10th, 1943 in Jinan, South Korea, she was the cherished oldest daughter of the late Byung Moon...

Carolyn Byrd

Carolyn Byrd

August 20, 2025

Carolyn Bowling Byrd, age 76, of Raleigh, NC died on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in WakeMed Raleigh. She was born July 12, 1949 in Wake County, NC to the late Coy Thomas and Violet Nordan Bowling.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Byrd; her daughter, Lisa Byrd Penny and her husband, Jonathan; her son, Jeremy Wayne Byrd and his significant...

James Hill

James Hill

August 18, 2025

James (Jim) Allen Hill, Jr. of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Charlotte, NC on March 24, 1934 to James Allen Hill, Sr. and Mary Daphne Hill (née Raper), and grew up in Wilson, NC. He was married in 1964 to Harriet Eloise Tomlinson of Florence, AL, and they...

Marc Scott Cutler

Marc Scott Cutler

August 17, 2025

RALEIGH – It is with the deepest of sadness that the family of Marc Scott Cutler, devoted husband, father, and acupuncturist, announces his passing away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

For many years, Marc faced significant health challenges with grace, dignity, and a kindness that never wavered. At his core, Marc was a...

Clara Young

Clara Young

August 17, 2025

Clara Sauls Young, age 91, of Angier, NC died on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in her home. She was born on February 27, 1934 to the late Terrance Sauls and Ila Stephenson Sauls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Hershal Lee Young; her brother, William Lee Sauls.

She is survived by...

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

August 16, 2025

Mark Kevin Hart, 66, of Willow Spring, NC passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with his wife by his side.

Kevin was born in Syracuse, New York to his loving parents Donald and Marjorie. His family moved to Plymouth Meeting, PA when he was 9 after a few years in Oklahoma. He graduated from Villanova...

Dennis Coats

Dennis Coats

August 16, 2025

Dennis Wade Coats, 73, peacefully passed into the arms of our lord on August 16, 2025. Born on August 24, 1951, in Wake County to the late Shelton and Addie Coats, Dennis will be deeply missed.

In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Coats; brother, George Coats; and step-son John McGinnis.

Dennis is survived...

Pat Parrish

Pat Parrish

August 15, 2025

James Parrish Jr., known to all as Pat, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2025, at his home in Jefferson, NC. He was born on April 19, 1955, in Dunn, NC, to the late J.P. and May Dell Stephenson. Pat was a proud 1973 graduate of Garner Senior High School. The services will be officiated by Pastor Charlie Carroll, Pat's...

Cathy Milstead Tolar

Cathy Milstead Tolar

August 14, 2025

Cathy Milstead Tolar, 71, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 4 pm through 6 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 300 E. McIver St., Angier, North Carolina.

Mrs. Tolar was born October 16, 1953 in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Robert...

Glenda Johnson

Glenda Johnson

August 13, 2025

Glenda Dupree Johnson, 82, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Rex Hospital.

She was born in Harnett County to the late Cyrus Walton and Lizzie Rebecca Mangum Dupree. She graduated from Angier High School and then began a thirty-seven-year career with Nationwide Insurance. After retirement, she moved back to her homeplace and rejoined her church, Angier Baptist Church, for which...

Joan Matlin Herndon

Joan Matlin Herndon

August 12, 2025

DURHAM - Joan Matlin Herndon, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born November 21, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Cantor Bernard and Leona Matlin.

A graveside service will be held Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery, 450 N. State Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Joan is survived by her nieces, Debbie...

McLendon Stephenson

McLendon Stephenson

August 12, 2025

ANGIER - McLendon "M.L." Stephenson, 96, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

He was born in Harnett County on August 8, 1929, the son of the late Clarence Milton Stephenson and Mary Ferrell Stephenson. M.L. would go on to serve the citizens of Raleigh as a police officer with the Raleigh Police Department, retiring as...

Carolyn Adams Cribb

Carolyn Adams Cribb

August 11, 2025

Carolyn Adams Cribb, 85, of Laurinburg, NC, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Scotland County, Carolyn was born to the late James Paul Adams, Sr. and Ruby Dover Adams and spent her life in the close-knit communities of Laurel Hill and Laurinburg.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James...

Mary Helen Rhodes

Mary Helen Rhodes

August 11, 2025

Mary Helen Rhodes, known affectionately as "Nana" or "Granny" by her family, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2025, in Raleigh, NC at the age of 80. She was born the day after Christmas December 26, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, to Rupert and Mary Magdalene Williams. She was a beautiful Christmas gift to her parents. Mary was...

Bobbie Jeffries

Bobbie Jeffries

August 11, 2025

Bobbie Lewis Jeffries, 91, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born in Harnett County, North Carolina, the only child of the late Robert Barron Lewis and Josie Pearson Lewis.

Bobbie was hard-working, strong-willed, and fiercely independent. She graduated from Lafayette High School, where she was a ferocious and feared basketball player. She attended Campbell Junior...

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