James Ernest Green
February 11, 2026
James Ernest Green, age 88, of Angier, NC died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in SECU Hospice House of Johnston, Smithfield, NC. He was born on March 24, 1937 in Gaston County, NC to the late James and Lillian Green.
He is survived by his wife, Melvie B. Green; his children, James Green, Michael Keziah and his wife, Karol and Tracy...
Michael Zollo
February 10, 2026
With the heaviest hearts, the family shares that Michael Anthony Zollo of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on December 14, 1946, in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Michael was a wonderful husband, a devoted and loving father, a proud Grampy to seven wonderful grandchildren, and a joyful great-Grampy to two...
Denise Pamela Henderson
February 9, 2026
Denise Pamela Henderson, 69, went to her heavenly home on February 9th 2026 after a long and courageous battle. She was born in Erwin, NC on December 12, 1956 to the late Melba Eloise Smith and Roy Hedgepeth. She worked for the Department of Corrections for 27 years. She loved what she did and paved the way for women in...
Paul Henry Banko
February 9, 2026
Paul Henry Banko, 76, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 after a long illness.
Paul was born on January 10, 1950 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to the late Ignatius Banko, of Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, and the late Laura Fields Goff, of Falcon, North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Banko of Angier, NC;...
Martha Newsome Davis
February 8, 2026
Martha Newsome Davis, 81, of Wilson passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
Martha was born on March 6, 1944, in Salisbury, NC to the late Byron Brantley Newsome and Rachel Emily Aides. After graduating from Needham Broughton High School in 1962, she attended East Carolina University for 2 years. Martha worked as...
Dollie Elizabeth Tannery
February 8, 2026
Dollie Dean Tannery, mother to two, grandmother to four and great grandmother to three, passed away peacefully in her home on February 8, 2026. Dollie was born in Raleigh, NC on January 8, 1925, and lived there most of her life with her husband Graham who preceded her in death in 2018. During her 101 years, besides family, she enjoyed...
Mary Bulluck Carter
February 6, 2026
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Bulluck Carter left this world on February 5th, 2026. Beth was born on November, 24th 1946, in Edgecombe County. From the beginning, Beth was known for her kind heart and deep devotion to those she loved. After graduating from high school, Beth attended East Carolina College, where she met her husband, Don, in the Library. Their meeting...
Gilbert Hay
February 6, 2026
Gilbert Hay III passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 8, 2026. Gilbert was a proud and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughter, Virginia Zimmerman; son, Turner Hay; twin grandsons, Turner and Grady Zimmerman; and Samantha, his loving Boykin Spaniel. Samantha will miss him and their long walks in Fletcher Park and...
Shirley Perry Sealey
February 5, 2026
Shirley Jeanette (Perry) Sealey, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born on August 13, 1935, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jack and Minnie (Hayes) Perry.
She is survived by her husband, Linwood (Jerry) Sealey Sr, her children, Jeanne Sealey Wilson (Chuck) and Linwood Sealey Jr (Laurie); her grandchildren, Holly Lee (Jason), Crystal Braxton (Brian), Emmet Bagwell (Kelsey), Jerry Sealey, Jacob...
Frankie Douglas Dean Ponce
February 5, 2026
Frankie Douglas "Birdie" Dean Ponce of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away suddenly from intermittent intestinal atresia on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Frankie Douglas was born at Rex Women's Center on January 26, 2026, to David Redden Ponce and Deming Minetree McDowell-Ponce.
While Birdie girl was only here for a short time, she left a big impact on her parents and particularly...
Walter Fletcher Kelly, Jr.
February 4, 2026
Walter F. Kelly, Jr., of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born in Raleigh in 1947 and was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Kelly.
Walter was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Gail Kelly, who also preceded him in death, and a loving father to his...
Clyde Graham Britt
February 3, 2026
Clyde Britt, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.
Clyde was born on September 4, 1933, in Guilford County, North Carolina, to the late Rupert Britt and Miriam Watson.
A lifelong forester, Clyde had a profound appreciation for the outdoors . After retiring, he embraced golf with enthusiasm, forming a close-knit group of friends with whom he played...
Gary Livingston Smith
February 3, 2026
It is with both deep gratitude and tremendous sadness that we invite you to celebrate the life of Gary Livingston Smith, a faithful man of God who is whole, healed and with his Heavenly Father as of February 3, 2026.
Born on June 20, 1958, Gary was a brother to three sisters and the only son of Jerry and Annette Smith....
Joseph John Canzonieri
February 3, 2026
Born on October 1, 1961, in Suffolk County, Long Island, Joseph was a hard-working man, a devoted Yankee fan, and a true nature lover. He raised his children in Commack, NY, where family was always at the center of his life.
Joseph later resided in Angier, NC, where he found his true home, peace, and a deep connection to the outdoors.
He...
Stephen John Dey
February 1, 2026
Stephen John Dey, born September 15th, 1961, was called home to be with the Lord on February 1st, 2025.
Steve was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rose; a Loving father to his children, Lauren Perro wife of Thomas Perro, and Steve Dey, husband of Atara Dey; and a loving stepdad to Catherine Mitchell, Johnny Carroll and Matthew Carroll, husband...
George Taylor Dean
February 1, 2026
George Taylor Dean, age 94, of Angier, NC died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Johnston County, NC to the late Grover and Emma Dean.
He was known as Daddy, Papa, Daddy George, and Granddaddy to his family. He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Wilkins, Terri Farmer...
Lawrence Burnette
February 1, 2026
Battle Lawrence Burnette, Sr., 91, died peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Born December 22,1934 in Garner, NC, he attended Garner High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Nancy McKenzie. After graduating high school they were married in 1955.
He and Nancy moved to Raleigh, NC where he started his career with NCSU Food Science,...
Jason Thomas Collie, Jr.
January 31, 2026
Jason Thomas Collie, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 90 in the midst of the Cary snowstorm. He was a gentle man of strong principles and a quiet leader who was well-respected by his family, church members, neighbors, former colleagues and military personnel who served with him as well as under his leadership. He...
Richard John Kolb Sr.
January 31, 2026
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Richard J. Kolb, 77, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and formerly of Peru, NY. He passed away on January 31, 2026, after a long pulmonary illness. Richard died at home with his family by his side, spending his last weeks in the constant care of his daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and...
James Harris
January 30, 2026
James Edmond Harris, lovingly known as Jim and Papa, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by love.
Jim was born on April 20, 1941, in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. He was the third of four children, raised in a close-knit family shaped by perseverance, responsibility, and quiet strength. Jim married his high school...
