Jane Liles Burns
January 12, 2021
Jane Liles Burns, of Raleigh, North Carolina, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on January 12, 2021, at the age of 79, from complications of Covid-19. Jane was born in Raleigh, but spent most of her early life living as an Army “brat” in five different states, including Anchorage, Alaska, as well as, Vienna and Salzburg,...
Nathan Bruce Altman
January 11, 2021
Raleigh – Nathan Bruce Altman, 81, passed away at his home on Monday, January 11, 2021. He retired from the railroad after 41 years of service. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier. He is survived by daughter, Jo Altman Todd (Steve) of Four Oaks; son, Steve...
Shirley Mae Solomon
January 11, 2021
ANGIER – Shirley Mae Solomon, 79, passed away Monday. A native of Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late John Matthews and Gertie Narcissus. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Lisa Solomon Ford of Marianna, FL and Leslie Solomon Williams of Spring Lake;...
Thomas Joseph Giroux
January 10, 2021
CLAYTON - Thomas Joseph Giroux, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born August 8, 1936 in Plattsburgh, NY, to George Giroux and Marie Rabideau Giroux of Peru, NY. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Charlotte Mary Giroux, nee Ahern, 3 daughters, Monica (Lawrence) Avery, Michelle (David) Chianucci, Mary Kaye Giroux (Robert Kendi);...
Robert John Perniciaro
January 10, 2021
WILLOW SPRING - Robert John Perniciaro was born on August 2, 1994 in Raleigh, NC to Tom and Liz Perniciaro. He was the fifth of six children. He grew up in Willow Spring, NC and spent his adult life there as well. Robert was always a curious and artistic person. When he was a child, he loved all things...
James Edgar Byrd
January 9, 2021
James Edgar Byrd, 88, passed away January 9, 2021. A native of Harnett County James was born to the late Willis Edgar and Maggie Ola Poston Byrd. James proudly served in the US Army and loved spending time at the American Legion with his brothers in service. He was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church and enjoyed the...
James Grant (Jim) Rasor
January 9, 2021
CARY - James (Jim) Grant Rasor, of Cary, passed away on Jan. 9, 2021 at Transitions Hospice Home in Raleigh. He had been in declining health for several years. Jim was born in Alexandria, VA and lived in Austin and New Orleans before making Raleigh his home. Jim graduated from N.B. Broughton High School in 1959. After graduating from...
James Richard Thompson
January 9, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA– James Richard Thompson, 77, passed away Saturday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late James B. Thompson and Lozzie Gregory Thompson. James is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Clark Thompson; daughter, Anita Davis and husband, Mark of Fuquay-Varina; son, Chad Thompson and wife, Theresa of Smithfield; sister, Diane Williford of...
Valerie Wix Moore
January 9, 2021
RALEIGH – Valerie Wix Moore, 55, a native of Marietta, Georgia and 32-year resident of Cullowhee and Sylva, North Carolina, passed away at her home in Raleigh surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22 at Vintage Church Downtown, 118 S Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Pastor Jordan Penley will...
Lanny Leamon Watkins
January 8, 2021
Lanny Leamon Watkins, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, due to complicated health issues. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Jo (Dupree); his children, Chip and Rose Watkins of Smithfield; Serene Watkins of Apex; and Rex and Cheryl Watkins of Garner. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren who...
Carolyn R. Ketchie
January 8, 2021
Angier – Carolyn Ryals Ketchie, 70, passed away on Friday at Pruitt Health in Raleigh. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ray Ryals and Dorothy Moore Ryals. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11th at 2:30 PM at Johnson Memorial Church Cemetery, 8280 NC 50 Angier, NC 27501. Carolyn...
Charles Edward Massey
January 8, 2021
Charles Edward Massey, 83, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. A native of Wake County, Charles was born September 18, 1937, to the late David Henry and Laura Suitt Massey. He married Shirley Best on November 15, 1957, and she passed on September 4, 1996. He then married Judith Perritt Jones in October 2005 and she passed on...
Betty Willey Williford
January 8, 2021
Willow Spring –Betty Willey Williford, 63, passed away Friday. A native of Gettysburg SD, she is the daughter of Dorothy Willey and the late Donald Willey. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at 11:00 AM at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, 2712 Oak Grove Church Rd. Angier, NC 27501. In addition to her mother, Betty is survived...
Allyson “Ally” Ennis
January 6, 2021
Ally Ennis, 31 of Raleigh passed away at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Wednesday Jan. 6, 2021. A native of Wake Co., she was the daughter of James and Mary Ellen Bagwell Byrd. There will be a Graveside service at 1 PM Saturday January 9, 2021 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery 6020 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh. The...
Jake Vincent
January 6, 2021
GARNER – Jake Vincent, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Jake was a gifted and talented musician and guitarist. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill class of 2013. He worked as a technology sales support specialist. Jake enjoyed world travel, golfing, fishing, and cooking. He lived life to the fullest...
Ronald O. Desilva
January 4, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA-Ronald O. DeSilva passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Marcia J. DeSilva; sons, Jason M. DeSilva and wife, Sara, Andrew J. DeSilva and wife, Amanda; daughter, Rebecca White and husband, Gregory; grandchildren, Lauren Patterson, Ethan White, Aleister and Sebastyen DeSilva; sister Edwina Fraser and brother Joseph DeSilva. He was preceded...
Geraldine “Jean” Copella Mattivi
January 2, 2021
Jean C. Mattivi, 88, originally from Kersey, PA, left us peacefully to be with Jesus while surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 15, 1932 and married the love of her life, Irvin C. Mattivi on June 20, 1953. She worked in banking and enjoyed waitressing because she loved people. Jean was a charter member of St....
Ruby Oquinn Koehler
January 1, 2021
Ruby O’Quinn Koehler, 94, died at her residence on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who was full of spunk and laughter and adored her daughter, Kittie, and grandson, Evan, who were the light of her life. Her graciousness was constantly exhibited by always putting others first. She enjoyed singing and always...
Carlton Amos Sauls
December 31, 2020
LILLINGTON– Carlton Amos Sauls, 62, passed away Thursday. A native of Henderson county, he was the son of the late Jerry Lewis and Donna Tillotson Sauls. He is survived by his sister, Brenda Young and husband Terry of Angier; half-sisters, Angela Ruiz, Spring Sauls, Summer Sauls, Tammy Rockwell and husband Chuck; nieces, Amanda Pegram and husband Michael, Eva Denny;...
