Gordon Richard Connor, Sr.
February 28, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA– Gordon Richard Connor, Sr., 92, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett county, He was the son of the late George Richard Connor and Beatrice Johnson Connor. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 27th at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 10005 Lake Wheeler Rd. Fuquay-Varina, NC...
Billie Lou Dunn Godwin
February 27, 2021
Billie Lou Dunn Godwin passed away on February 27, 2021, having gracefully persevered with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) for three years. Born on December 30, 1938, Billie was the daughter of William Wilder Dunn and Daisy Harper Dunn of Raleigh, NC. She lived in the Wilder’s Grove/New Hope area of Raleigh her entire life. Billie is preceded in death by...
Delma Ray Thornton
February 26, 2021
Delma “Ray” Thornton, 87, of Garner NC went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021 after a 12-month battle with ALS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Rettie Darden Thornton; sisters Virginia and Gertrude; and brothers Cecil Floyd, William “Short”, and Melvin “Buddy”. He is survived by his wife of 61 years,...
Thomas Clark Baucom
February 25, 2021
Garner – Thomas Clark Baucom, 99, passed away Thursday. He was born in Hamlet, NC to Robert W. Baucom and Flaussa Napier Baucom. He graduated from NC State University in 1942 and then joined the Army Air Force in August of ’42 flying in a B-17 bomber called the Merry Mac. He was a radio operator mechanic gunner for...
Jackie Leroy Flanagan
February 25, 2021
GARNER – Jackie Leroy Flanagan, 70, passed away Thursday, February 25 at his home in Clayton, NC. Friends and family knew him as Jack. He was affectionately called “Pops” by his children. Jack was born on August 5, 1950 in Pontiac, MI to William Steven Flanagan and Peggy Joyce Kirk Flanagan. He grew up in Lake Orion, MI and...
Donal Levitt
February 23, 2021
Donal Levitt, aged 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23rd, 2021, at home with his wife Sue and daughter Carole by his side. There will be a celebration of Don’s life on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Ebenezer United Methodist Church on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh NC 27610., with Military...
George Robert Francis, Jr
February 21, 2021
Fuquay-Varina - George Robert Francis, JR, CW04, USMC-Retired was born March 1, 1942 in Panther Branch, NC. He was the son of the late George and Katie Francis. He attended school at Fuquay Springs High School graduating in 1960. He attended East Carolina (College) where he studied political science and played in the drum corps. He was recognized as...
Artemis Sarayiotes
February 21, 2021
Artemis Sarayiotes of Raleigh, NC died Sunday, February 21,2021. She was born October 29, 1921 in Jamaica, NY, the youngest daughter of Kleandros and Sultana Andreadis. She was baptized on June 10, 1922, at the Jamaica Greek Orthodox Church with her Godparent being Kalliope Pantea. Artemis attended the McDowell School of Dressmaking & Design and became an accomplished seamstress....
Christine J. Gay
February 21, 2021
Raleigh – Christine Syvonne Jackson Gay, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 21, 2021. Born on December 31, 1933, in Raleigh, North Carolina, she was the fifth of six children to Della G. Jackson and James H. Jackson. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed by...
William Ronald “Ronnie” Hartsfield, Sr.
February 20, 2021
APEX – William Ronald “Ronnie” Hartsfield, Sr., 78, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was born on May 13, 1942 to John Andrew Hartsfield, Sr. and Julia Spence Hartsfield. He was owner/operator of Hartsfield Auto Service until his retirement in 2008. He worked alongside his grandfather, father,...
Robert Willard Senter
February 20, 2021
Robert Willard Senter, 97, passed away peacefully on 2/20/21. He was a lifelong resident of Raleigh. He was actually born on 7/21/23, He was born at home and the doctor accidentally wrote “6/21/23” on his birth certificate. His family always celebrated his birthday on 7/21. He was fond of saying “I reckon my mama knew when I was really...
Roger Allen Baker, Jr.
February 19, 2021
Clayton – Roger Allen Baker, Jr., 43, passed away Friday, born in Gloversville, New York, he is the son of Roger Allen Baker, Sr. (Dian) of Ephratah, NY and Toni Arduini Mescia of Garner. Mr. Baker was the owner-operator of a home inspection service in Clayton, NC working alongside his brother. He was a loving family man, treasured son...
Charlotte Merle Crocker
February 19, 2021
Raleigh – Charlotte Merle Crocker, 78, passed away on February 19, 2021 following a brief but intense battle with cancer. Born May 19, 1942 in Johnston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Penina Evans. She attended Selma High School and East Carolina University, majoring in Elementary Education. For over thirty years, as a teacher...
Beverly Beaman Adams
February 19, 2021
Garner native Beverly Beaman Adams died February 19, 2021, with her husband by her side. Beverly was born on February 11, 1950 in Raleigh to Maverine Beaman Taylor and Nicholas Earl Beaman. She graduated from Garner High School in 1968. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Michael L. Adams, step-father Charlie Taylor, brother-in-laws David Andrews and...
Barilla Sue Dean
February 18, 2021
Barilla Sue Dean, 78, passed away Thursday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Cleafus Roberts and Pearl Parrish Roberts. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, 15772 NC-50, Garner, NC 27529. Survivors include her daughters, Crystal Jackson (Gary) and Scherie Lynn Dupree; sons...
Vickie Leigh Chisenhall
February 18, 2021
ANGIER – Vickie Leigh Chisenhall, 60, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born in Erwin, NC, but spent most of her life on the family farm in Angier. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Chisenhall and Janet Carol Thomas Chisenhall. Vickie is survived by her sisters, Sandy McKee and husband, Tasman of Honolulu, HI, Kelly Cundiff...
Ellen Harriet Rossetti
February 18, 2021
Ellen Harriet Rossetti, 84, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born April 1, 1936, in Orange, NJ, to the late Robert and Olive Palardy Dorr. Ellen was an avid reader and loved her time in her books. She loved her Midway Baptist Church family, especially her Sunday School “Sunshine” Ladies. Ellen was a nurse and loved attending general surgeries....
Wanda C. Shanda
February 18, 2021
ANGIER- Wanda Corine Shanda, 86, passed away on Thursday at her home. A native of Lamar, Oklahoma, Wanda was the daughter of the late Leonard Crawford and Laura Roper Crawford. Wanda is survived by her son, Arthur S. Chancellor (Tracy) of Angier; sister, Mary Marrs (Ginny) of Yukon, OK; brother, Allen Crawford (Barbara) of Oklahoma City, OK; five grandchildren;...
Charles “Charlie” Ray Brown
February 17, 2021
Charles Ray Brown (Charlie) passed away peacefully, on February 17, 2021. Charlie was an avid race fan and enjoyed attending races at Wake County Speedway with his sons. He owned and ran Charlie Brown’s Transmissions in Raleigh for 35 years where he made many friends and acquaintances. Charlie Brown was loved by many. Funeral service will be held Tuesday,...
