Julie Ann Reses
April 26, 2021
HOLLY SPRINGS - Julie Ann Reses, 62, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on April 26, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Julie was born on July 3, 1958, to parents Odus Andrew Moore and Virginia Mae Hill in Dorchester, Maryland. After high school, Julie studied for two years at Chesapeake College in Wye...
Lindsay Park Wallace
April 24, 2021
RALEIGH - Lindsay Park Wallace, age 74, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Lindsay was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Park; and brother, Frank Park. Lindsay is survived by her husband, Joe Wallace; and sons, David (wife Kelly) and Andrew (wife Karen). Lindsay has four granddaughters she adored: Addison, Charlotte, Annabelle and Meribeth. She was loved...
Marie R. Stranad
April 24, 2021
RALEIGH – Marie R. Stranad, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was a North Carolina native, and spent her early years in Goldsboro. Marie was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Reeves Register; and brother, Gerald, and her beloved cousin Diane Syverson. Marie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald L. Stranad,...
Tom John Bumgarner
April 23, 2021
Tom John Bumgarner reunited in the greener gardens of heaven with his wife Marie, son Bernie, 3 of his sisters, parents, and Bumgarner, Graybeal, and Patton kinfolk on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born July 18, 1926 in Lansing, N.C and he spent his early years in Millers Creek. Tom was a pharmacist mate, U.S. Navy, 1944-46, graduated...
Nina Pappas Donaldson
April 23, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA - Nina Pappas Donaldson, 95, passed away peacefully at Springbrook Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Clayton, North Carolina on Friday, April 23, 2021. Nina was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 28, 1925 to James and Sophia Pappas and was the wife of the late George Robert Donaldson. She graduated from Central High School in Syracuse, New...
Julian Stephen Lanning
April 22, 2021
Julian “Steve” Lanning, 76, beloved husband, brother, father, PawPaw, and friend passed from this life to his heavenly reward April 22, 2021. Steve was a warm, loving, outgoing man who never met a stranger. He cherished his family, his church and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Mary Lanning. He is survived by...
Linda Sue Savage
April 21, 2021
Fuquay-Varina- Linda Sue Grosvenor Savage, 68, passed away Wednesday at her home. Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of Mary Frances Grote Grosvenor and the late Clifford Ray Grosvenor. A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday at Raleigh Memorial Park. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, John Savage; daughters, Jancy Crowder...
Adam Ryan Miller
April 20, 2021
Garner – Adam Ryan Miller, 40, died Tuesday at UNC Hospital Intensive Care. Born in Concord, NC, he was the much loved son of Gilbert Carl and Karen C. Miller, who survive him. Since 1985, he lived in Garner, attending Aversboro Elementary, East Garner Middle and Garner Senior High School where he graduated in 1999. Adam was an Eagle...
Wetona Warren
April 20, 2021
Wetona Woodcock Warren transitioned from this world into the arms of Jesus on April 20, 2021. She was born on September 12, 1942, in Darlington, SC to the late Troy Curtis and Ruby Conyers Woodcock. The family moved to Benson, NC in the early 1950’s where she was raised prior to graduating Benson High School in 1961. Wetona moved...
John Herman Ogburn
April 19, 2021
Willow Springs – John Herman Ogburn, Jr., 86, passed away Monday at his home. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late John, Sr. and Myrtle Lee Ogburn. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. Mr. Ogburn attended First Baptist Church of Garner for over 61 years and was a...
Larry Louis Logan
April 19, 2021
On Monday, April 19, 2021 Larry Logan, 69, unexpectedly passed away at Rex Hospital. Larry will be remembered as many things by people: a loving husband, an amazing father (in-law), a compassionate brother, a fierce leader, a trusted friend, but his greatest fans will remember him as the world’s greatest Pops-his grandchildren. Born March 30, 1952 in Charles City,...
Hal Lee Aldridge
April 18, 2021
Raleigh - Hal Lee Aldridge passed away on April 18, 2021. Hal was born on July 4, 1935 in Wake County to the late Hal F. and Neva Lee Guess Aldridge of Raleigh, NC. Hal graduated from Cary High School and served in the US Army. He was employed with Trailways Bus Company in Raleigh for a period of...
Dillon Dewayne Crane
April 17, 2021
GARNER - Dillon DeWayne Crane, age 29, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, April 17th 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 16th 1991 to Eric and Deeann Crane. Dillon was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was always the light in the room and could always make...
Shirley Rambeaut
April 16, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA - Shirley G. Rambeaut, 85 of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. A native of Coats, NC, Shirley was born on May 15, 1935 to the late Robert Lee and Trixie Parrish Gregory. Shirley is survived by her husband of 61 years, James “Jackie” Rambeaut; children Craig Rambeaut (and wife, Lisa) and Michelle Schill (and husband,...
Henry Lane Warren
April 16, 2021
Henry Lane Warren, age 82, died peacefully on April 16, 2021 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born on August 30, 1938 in Surry, VA, Henry was the son of Charles Edgar Warren and Esther Lane Warren. He is survived by his twin brother William,his sister Estelle Holdsworth, and nieces and nephews. Henry served 25 years in...
Martin "Marty" Thomas Kratus
April 16, 2021
Martin "Marty" Thomas Kratus, 75, passed away at home suddenly April 16, 2021. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Martin was the son of the late Martin Manning and Jesse Kratus. Martin was a Master Brewer for Miller Brewing Co., and he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM Wednesday...
Russell Donald Farber
April 15, 2021
Russell Donald Farber, 67, of Raleigh, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Russell was born July 10, 1953, to the late Victor and Sonia Rosenberg Farber. Memorial service will be Monday, April 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Russell is survived by his wife, Sharon Farber; children, Tema Tylka and...
Edward Joseph Castro
April 12, 2021
WILLOW SPRING- Edward Joseph Castro, 75, passed away Monday at Johnston Health in Clayton. A native of New Jersey, he was the son of the late Edward Anthony Castro and Florence Wills Castro. Though some knew him as Edward, he will also be remembered fondly as “Chip”, “Ed” or “Papa”. Ed served honorably in the US Air Force during...
Julia Jo "Judy" Lancaster Smoot
April 11, 2021
Judy Smoot, 75, of Garner, passed away from dementia, at her home. She was born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late Roxanna Hales Lancaster and John Lancaster. She is survived by her husband, Edward Smoot; daughters, Julianna Smoot (Lon Johnson) of Detroit, MI, Sarah Smoot Feighery (Tim Feighery) of Alexandria, VA, and Betsy Smoot (Jeromy Watkins)...
