Geraldine Ann Burke
April 1, 2020
Geraldine Ann Burke, 72, passed away Wed, April 1, 2020. A native of Alexandria, VA., she was born the daughter of the late Athey and Helen Burke. Geraldine worked as a clerk for several convenience stores throughout Virginia. Along with her parents Geraldine was preceded in death by a sister Mildred Burke. She was raised by her aunt Lois...
William Kyle Parker
March 31, 2020
William Kyle Parker, 23, passed away on March 31, 2020. A native of Johnston County, Kyle was born in Smithfield on October 17, 1996, to Karen Marie Williams. He was a 2015 graduate of West Johnston High School. Kyle enjoyed many activities that included cooking, playing a round of golf, fishing, shooting pool, gaming, rooting on the Wolfpack and...
Marie R. Franks
March 31, 2020
Marie R Franks, 88 of Garner NC, died March 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 15,1932 in Raleigh NC, the daughter of Glenn and Durema Russell. She was the youngest of 2 children. She married Carl Franks Sr. who preceded her in death on April 22, 2014. After attending Duke University, she...
David Kenneth Miller, Sr.
March 30, 2020
Angier- David Kenneth Miller, Sr., 71, passed away on Monday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, David was the son of the late Alonzo and Anna May Beran Miller. The family will have a memorial service honoring David’s life at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Fuquay-Varina at a later date. David is survived by...
Billy R. Pittman
March 28, 2020
Billy R. Pittman of Garner entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 28. He was born in Johnston County to the late Fletcher and Gertrude Stancil Pittman. He met the love of his life, Jackie Underwood, and married her in 1951. Billy served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and...
Robert “Bob” Allen Munns
March 28, 2020
Robert (Bob) Allen Munns, age 77, passed away on March 28th, 2020 in his home in Raleigh NC. Bob is survived by; his wife June Smith Munns and daughter Ella Charisse Boulden; former wife Mary Elaine Altman and daughters Lisa Munns Wetzel and Mary Kimberly Argus; brother Richard Floyd Munns; grandchildren Brooke, Ethan, Kenzie, Austin, Lucas, and Carter; son-in-laws...
Evola Edwards
March 27, 2020
Evola Edwards 86, passed away March 27, 2020 at Pruitt Health after a short illness. Evola was born March 8, 1934 to Louise Pierre and Charles Coulon in New Orleans, Louisiana. To meet Ms. Evola was to love her. Her faith and encouragement touched lives across the country. Ms. Evola was a faithful member of the Institute of Divine...
Martin F. Plute
March 27, 2020
Martin F. Plute, 73, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020. He was the son of the late Truman (Wright) and Martin F. Plute, Sr. Born in Cooper, Texas, he was a long time resident of Clayton, NC. Marty was involved in manufacturing for more than 30 years. He was an entrepreneur, innovator and author as well as a...
Robert “Bob” Goad
March 27, 2020
Robert (Bob) Goad died peacefully at home Friday. Bob was born in Bethesda Maryland to the late Louis George Goad and Elizabeth Maines Goad. Bob was retired from Capital Ford. He was a Vietnam War veteran and Past Master of Garner Lodge #701. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; mother-in-law Bessie Williams; and brother Clay Rhodes. In addition...
Virginia Merritt Yates
March 26, 2020
Virginia Merritt Yates, 77, died Wednesday at her residence. She was a graduate of Cary High School, attended East Carolina University and graduated from NC State University in 1986. She retired from the NC Legislature as an administrative assistant. Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” C. Yates; daughters, Kamela Yates-Niemyski (Paul) of Dallas, TX and Tanisia Yates of Raleigh;...
Judy Fay Rogers
March 25, 2020
Judy Fay Rogers passed away peacefully March 25, 2020 at Universal Healthcare Facility in Fuquay-Varina, NC with her family by her side. Judy was a 1959 graduate of Garner High School and worked several years for Dr. Hendrix, Optometry in Garner and the Garner Chamber of Commerce. She also co-owned C R Ceramics. She was a former member of...
Margaret Boyd Kissel
March 24, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA – Margaret Boyd Kissel, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Debbie Paddack and husband, Phil Harris; son, Greg Kissel and wife, Denise; and Daughter-in-law Tina Kissel. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George and son Mark....
Rachel Denning Adams
March 23, 2020
ANGIER – Rachel Denning Adams, 97, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 at Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She was born in Angier, NC on October 9, 1922 to the late Daniel Webster Denning and Malissie Jackson Denning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Clyde Adams; and her brothers and...
Charles Phillip Fish
March 23, 2020
Raleigh - Charles Fish, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday. Charles is survived by his daughter, Connie Fish Brackett (Drew); grandson, Jason Boatright (Renee) and great-granddaughter, Rebecca.
Glenn Douglas Wallace
March 22, 2020
ANGIER – Glenn Douglas Wallace, 67, of Angier was called home on Sunday morning. He was preceded in death by his father, David Wallace, Jr. and his mother, Betty Blue Currin Wallace. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of over 45 years, Sylvia Sawyer Wallace; two daughters, Sonya Wallace Piper and husband, Billy, Melissa Wallace and special...
Nancy Ann Young
March 22, 2020
Nancy Ann Young , 72 passed away March 22, 2020 at Transitions LifeCare after an extended illness. Nancy was born in Rockhill, South Carolina to the late Sallie L and Alexander C. Flood. As a child she was relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she attended school. In 1967 she met and married Walter Young. For a few years she...
Rachel Allen Stikeleather
March 21, 2020
Rachel Allen Stikeleather, 87, passed away suddenly March 21, 2020. A native of Johnston Co. she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Annie Allen. Rachel retired as a Registered Nurse where she worked at several hospitals in the Psychiatry specialty. There will be a private family graveside service. There will be a drop-in viewing Thursday from 9-5...
James Wynn “Jim” Wells
March 20, 2020
Raleigh-James W. “Jim” Wells, 81, died March 20, 2020. He was a most devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was born in Roseboro, N.C. and was the son of the late David F. and Annah G. Wells. He was a graduate of Campbell College and North Carolina State University. Jim was employed for 31 years by the Raleigh Lions...
Marilou Harrell Hansen
March 20, 2020
Marilou Harrell Hansen, 76, passed away at home after a long battle with dementia. A native of Athens, Georgia, Marilou was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grady Lou Harrell. Marilou was an amazing mother and wife. Marilou enjoyed cooking, traveling, the mountains and spending time with her family. Marilou, a young southern girl fell in love with...
J. Harold Dupree
March 19, 2020
Jasper Harold Dupree, 87, passed away on March 19, 2020. Harold was born March 9, 1933 to the late Wade A. and Ruth Cecelia Barbour Dupree. He was raised on Hwy 210 near Angier NC in Johnston County and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1951. He served in the US Air Force from 1951-1954 and was stationed in...
