William Sharber
August 3, 2025
William Garland Sharber, 86, passed away on August 3, 2025 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh after a long period of illness. William (Bill) was born in Pasquotank County to the late Eugene Garland Sharber and Beulah Mona Stout. He attended Chowan College for graphic arts and then served in the Air Force for 4 years. After a long career...
Billy Glenn Fish
August 3, 2025
Billy Glenn "Bill" Fish, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home in Clayton, NC surrounded by his family.
Born on May 12, 1943, in Angier, NC, Bill was the son of the late Glen Rudolph Fish and Annie-Belle Fish. He grew up in a close-knit community and graduated from Garner Senior High School in 1961....
Steve Warren Davis
August 1, 2025
GARNER, N.C. - Steve Warren Davis, 76, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.
He was born in Dougherty County, Georgia on May 28, 1949. Steve loved his Amplify Church family in Willow Spring, NC. He spent his time after retiring to fish, golf and watch his granddaughter play fastpitch softball.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Warren P. and Anne...
Walter Abram Paradies
August 1, 2025
Walter Paradies, 89, of Garner NC, was born in New Paltz, NY, son of the late Abram W. Paradies and late Beatrice Ayers Paradies. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucy B. Paradies; three sons, Abram Paradies in Memphis, TN, William Paradies in Orlando, FL, and James (Julie) Paradies in Largo, FL; six Grandchildren, Brittni Hooper in...
Travis Johnson
July 31, 2025
Travis Clea Johnson, 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2025. He was born in Wake County, North Carolina, on February 1, 1989, and was the son of Clea Otha Johnson and Lisa Ann Blake.
Travis was a devoted son, grandson, a loyal brother, and loving companion. Travis will be remembered fondly by family and friends as a one-of-a-kind man of...
Susan Pattillo
July 31, 2025
Susan Johnson Pattillo, age 66, was called home to rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in her home. She was born on October 26, 1958 to the late William Alford Johnson and Della Marie Adams Johnson.
Susan was a loving wife, mother, Mema and Grandma to her adored family. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Glenn Pattillo; her daughter, Fallon...
Glenda Wimberley
July 31, 2025
Glenda Matthews Wimberley, lovingly known by all as "Meme," peacefully passed away at her home in Buies Creek, North Carolina, on July 31, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. At the age of 81, she completed her earthly journey and stepped into her heavenly home, where she was joyfully welcomed by her mama and daddy, Ralph and Claudia Matthews, her...
Joan Elizabeth Atkins
July 30, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Atkins, a loving mother to Morgan and Travis, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025, at her home in Apex. She was known for her jeans, white button-down collared shirts and sunglasses style, her amazing cooking, her love for animals, always having a Mountain Dew in her hand, and her boundless love for her family.She was the middle...
Robert Horace Stewart
July 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bobby" Horace Stewart, who left this world on July 29, 2025, at the age of 65, in Apex, North Carolina. Born on October 5, 1959, Robert was the cherished son of Nathaniel Bennett Stewart and Rose Marie Stewart, who preceded him in death.
Robert's life was marked by...
Eula Bass Avery
July 28, 2025
Eula Bass Avery, 94, passed away on July 28, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born in Sampson County, North Carolina, on November 20, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Marvin Bass and Eva Madery Kirby.
Eula was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Early in her life she met...
James Stephenson
July 27, 2025
RALEIGH - James A. Stephenson, Jr. (Jim), age 77, passed away early Sunday morning, July 27, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1948, in Raleigh. He was the son of the late Lacy and James A. Stephenson, Sr.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lou Stephenson of Raleigh and his daughter, Ellen Stephenson of Charlotte. He was predeceased by his...
Alice Hart Ball
July 22, 2025
RALEIGH - Alice Hart Ball, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A native of Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jake O. Partin and Ella Wilson Partin.
She is survived by her daughter, Jammy Ball, her sister, Letha Dean, and a large, loving extended family. Alice was a devoted and caring mother who raised...
Thomas O'Quinn
July 22, 2025
Thomas Edison O’Quinn, 97, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1928, to the late Thomas and Blanche Bowen O’Quinn.
A graduate of Lillington High School, Tom entered the United States Navy shortly after graduation, where he developed the engineering skills that would shape the rest of his life. Following his service, he worked for...
Lucy Jordan
July 21, 2025
Clayton - Lucy Ray Jordan passed away on Monday. A native of Wake County, she was born to Hershel and Lettie Inscore Ray.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 25 at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. A visitation will take place an hour prior to the service, from 2:00 - 2:45 PM.
Lucy is survived by...
Juana Mendoza Merida
July 21, 2025
Juana Mendoza Merida, 71, of Willow Spring, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2025.
Juana is survived by her Husband, Apolonio Téllez; Sons, Rosendo, Ambrocio; Daughters, Crescencia, Ana Rosa, and Sofía; Daughter in law, Rufina and Xiomara, Sons in law, Zacarías, Bonifacio, and Alejandro; Grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jeni, Sofía, Joel, Diana, Alex, Maria, Ailyn, Yatziri, Cristian,...
Joan Partin
July 21, 2025
Joan Faith Myatt Partin, age 68, of Fuquay-Varina, NC died on Monday, July 21, 2025 in her home. She was born on November 10, 1956 in Wake County, NC to the late Walter Jackson Myatt and Velma Lee Collins Myatt.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Randy Partin, Sr; her son, Lynn Partin and his wife, Amanda of...
Dr. Elizabeth Byrd Denny
July 20, 2025
SOUTHERN PINES - Dr. Elizabeth "Libby" Byrd Denny, 72, of Southern Pines, NC passed away on July 20, 2025, after a long illness. Libby is survived by her sister-in-law, Terry Anne Olson Denny and a number of cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Emery B. Denny, Jr. and Betty Stonebanks Denny; sister, Sarah Anne Denny of Chapel Hill, NC;...
Elise "Alice" Altice Ward
July 19, 2025
Elise “Alice” Altice Ward, 87, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Born April 12, 1938, in Princewick, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Roxie Cole Altice. One of eleven children, Alice was the last surviving sibling, cherishing the memories and bonds she shared with her large family.
Alice was married to James Ward for 42 years,...
Larry Sanderford
July 19, 2025
Larry Gene Sanderford, 80, of Wilmington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at home on July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 18, 1944, Larry was the son of the late Aubrey and Julia Ray Sanderford.
Larry graduated from Garner High School in Garner, NC in 1963, and later received a Civil Engineering...
