Faye H. Alford
January 23, 2021
Angier– Faye Hamilton Alford, 76, passed away on Saturday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Cliff and Della Gregory Hamilton. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29th at 2:00 PM at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier. The burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church...
Faye Buffaloe Warren
January 22, 2021
Faye Buffaloe Warren, 80, passed away at her home early Friday morning. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William Bryant and Caroline (Carrie) Bryan Buffaloe. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Warren was a first grade teacher at Vandora Springs Elementary School. A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, January 26th at Warren...
Flavia Sorbo
January 22, 2021
CARY – Flavia Sorbo, 95, formerly of the Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully, in her home, on January 22, 2021. The family will hold a private ceremony at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home of Raleigh, followed by interment next to her sister at Historic Oakwood Cemetery’s veteran section. Born in Sicily to Salvatore Cutugno and Giovanna Arena, she was the eldest...
Harold Dean Linkous
January 20, 2021
Harold Dean Linkous, 81, passed away at home suddenly, Jan. 20, 2021. A native of Alamance Co. he was the son of the late Clarence and Eva Cochran Linkous. Harold worked for Winn-Dixie and Piggly Wiggly in the meat department as a Meat Merchandiser. Funeral service will be Sunday Jan. 24, at 3 PM at Central Baptist Church Chapel...
Wesley Max Denning, Jr.
January 20, 2021
ANGIER - Wesley Max Denning, Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Wesley Max Denning, Sr. and Betty Stephenson Denning. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deborah Matthews Denning; son, Matthew Denning (Lisa) of Angier; sister, Amanda Marshall...
Claire F. Small
January 19, 2021
Claire F. Small, 83 died peacefully at the Spring Arbor facility in Cary, NC on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after a very long battle with Dementia. Born in Boston, MA; she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mariah (Dalton) Kelly. Claire leaves behind her devoted husband of 66 years, Frank W. Small Sr. and her beloved children,...
Mary Dillon
January 19, 2021
LILLINGTON – Mary Dillon, 87, passed away Tuesday. A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene B. McDonald and Mary Jane Adams Bennet. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sharon Smith (Ricky) of Angier, Kim Cary...
Jean Hathaway Hinton
January 19, 2021
Jean Hathaway Hinton, 88, of Raleigh, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Nash Co., she was the daughter of the late George and Callie Kemp Hathaway. Jean retired from the N.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, where she worked as a Title Examiner. Funeral service will be Friday Jan. 22, 2021 at 11:00...
Rose Purta
January 18, 2021
Rose Purta, 87, died peacefully at home. A devout Catholic, Rose believed in the power of prayer and lived her life for God, her church (attending mass daily until her health began to fail), her husband (who preceded her in death and affectionately called her “Rosie”), her children, and her grandchildren. Born Mary Rose Johanna Langham in the city...
Jo Ann Masla Reynolds
January 17, 2021
Jo Reynolds, affectionately known as “Rainbow Jo,” passed away peacefully on Sunday January 17, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born in Chicago on December 2nd, 1939 to John Masla and Vera Wanago. Cherishing her Windy City heritage, she loved to show off in the kitchen by making her family kugela recipe for every holiday. Nothing brought...
John “Jack” Rev. Hanyak
January 17, 2021
Reverend John (Jack) Hanyak, age 66, was reunited with his heavenly family on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Funeral Services are pending. Jack, son of John Hanyak and Mary Hanyak (Pluchta), was born on January 27, 1954 in Braddock, PA and was raised in the Pittsburg area. At age 17 he joined the U.S. Airforce and served most of his...
H.B. “Butch” Midgette, Jr.
January 17, 2021
GARNER – H.B. “Butch” Midgette, Jr., 74, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. A native of Dare County, Butch was born in Elizabeth City to the late Boyce and Shirley Midgette. Butch was a frequent visitor to his childhood community on Hatteras Island. He loved spending time with his family enjoying the beauty of the Outer Banks and the...
Larue Olive
January 16, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA- LaRue Olive, 89, passed away Saturday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Edmund G. Wilson and Lucille Stephenson Wilson. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Smith (Randy) of Fuquay-Varina, Judy Krueger of Lillington, Susan Nichols of Fuquay-Varina; sons, Ronald Olive of Fuquay-Varina, Bobby Olive (Kim) of Lillington, and David Olive (Gail)...
Peggy Mclamb Grantham
January 16, 2021
Peggy McLamb Grantham, 65, passed away Saturday. A native of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mack McLamb. Peggy was full of life, spunky, extremely giving, and kindhearted. She was a ray of sunshine that would light up any room and was known for her sassy nails, stunning shoes, crazy hair styles and outfits. A wonderful wife,...
Donald Ray Dean
January 16, 2021
GARNER - Donald Ray Dean, affectionately known as “GoldDuck” or “Square D”, 76 of Garner, NC entered into his Heavenly Home on January 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born to Ervin Elva Dean. Donald was Licensed in Heating Air Conditioning owned and operated Rescom Service Co. for over 50 years. He was a...
Frances Oquinn Haywood
January 15, 2021
ANGIER – Frances O’Quinn Haywood, 74, passed away Friday, January 15th. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Byron Caviness and Edna Lida O’Quinn. Frances was survived by her daughter, Joyce Andrews and husband, Rodney of Clayton; son, George Haywood and wife, Jennifer of Four Oaks; brother, Byron O’Quinn and wife, Marion of Fuquay-Varina;...
Betty Underwood Clark
January 15, 2021
Ms. Betty Underwood Clark, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Wake Assisted Living Memory Care in Raleigh, NC. Ms. Clark was born January 20, 1942, in Cumberland County, NC to the late Walter Livingston Underwood and Edith Smith Underwood. Ms. Clark grew up in Fayetteville, NC and lived most her life in...
Thomas Elbert Forehand, Jr.
January 15, 2021
Thomas Elbert Forehand, Jr. died at his home on January 15, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on April 18, 1930 in Covington, Virginia, to the late Thomas Elbert Forehand and Ila Leary Forehand. Tom was the beloved husband of his wife, Elaine Pegram Forehand. Also surviving are his brother, West Forehand and wife, Shirley of...
Sydney Grace Ohare
January 14, 2021
RALEIGH - Sydney Grace OHare was born in Raleigh, NC but spent the majority of her youth and teen years in Johnson City, TN. She studied architecture at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville followed by graduate architectural studies at North Carolina State University. After graduation she remained in Raleigh until the present although she always thought herself a...
Landis W. Stephenson
January 13, 2021
FOUR OAKS-Landis Wayne “Fathead” Stephenson, 75, passed away Wednesday at his home with his family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Sherrill and Ruby Johnson Stephenson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 16th at 1:00 PM in the Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. Although the family will not be present...
