Austin Stephen Graff
September 2, 2024
Austin Stephen Graff, age 34, passed away September 2, 2024, in Smithfield, NC. He was born in Orlando, Florida, and moved to North Carolina at the age of 13. He graduated from Green Hope High School in 2008 and joined the United States Marine Corp in 2009. During his 4 ½ years of service he was deployed to Afghanistan...
Alva Wallace Culpepper
September 2, 2024
Alva Wallace Culpepper, 91, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born in Nash County on November 10, 1932 to the late Claude and Alice Wallace. She grew up in Rocky Mount, where she met the love of her life. She said “for me, it was love at first sight.” After finishing high school, she worked in...
Cecil Searcy
September 1, 2024
Willow Spring, North Carolina – Cecil Searcy of Willow Spring, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. Cecil was born on May 7, 1937, in Wake County, NC, the son of the late Alverta Smith and Melvin Lee Searcy.
Cecil is survived by his daughter, Julia Burch (Steve) of Fuquay-Varina; son, Cecil D....
Eloise Pleasant Stephenson
September 1, 2024
ANGIER - Eloise P. Stephenson, 95, of Angier, North Carolina passed away peacefully in hospice care at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, September 1, 2024. She is survived by her three sons, Franklin (Susan), Phil (Angela), and Vann (Lynn).
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Herschel Bridge Robinson, Iii
August 31, 2024
Herschel Bridge Robinson, III, 84, of Garner passed away on August 31, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1939, in Fayette County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Herschel Bridge Robinson, II and Geneva Goodrich Hisle Robinson.
Herschel is survived by his daughter, Dayna G. Nicley (Clyde James Nicley); Sister, Jane Powers...
Donna Lee Douglass
August 31, 2024
Donna Lee Douglass, 81, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. A native of West Elizabeth, PA, she was born April 5, 1943, to the late George Jackson and Merlin (Pearsol) Miller. Donna loved fashion and shopping, always sharing her passion with her daughters and granddaughters. She enjoyed doing ceramics and crafting, sharing recipes and photographs, and making trips to...
James "Jim" C. Brooks, Jr.
August 31, 2024
James Clifton Brooks Jr. of Garner, N.C., passed away on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Clifton (Cliff) Brooks Sr. and Volene Williams Brooks. Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son, Danny, and daughter-in-law, Kathy; his son, David; his daughter, Julie,...
Muthulakshmi Ravikumar
August 31, 2024
GARNER - With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Muthulakshmi, beloved wife of Ravikumar Perumal, and
a devoted mother to her two cherished children – Pravin and Pranav. Muthulakshmi passed away
unexpectedly on August 31st, 2024, due to sudden cardiac arrest. Her untimely departure has left a void
in the hearts of...
Sarah Holland Allen
August 30, 2024
Mrs. Sarah Holland Allen of Raleigh, N.C., went to heaven on the morning of August 30th, 2024. She was the daughter of Mr. Thomas Holland and Mrs. Lela Holland of Four Oaks, N.C. She was the wife of Mr. Herbert Allen, and they were married for 64 years. She was the mother of three boys: William, George, and Barry...
James Robert Baker
August 29, 2024
GARNER – James Robert Baker, 47, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2024. Born in St. Mary’s
County, Maryland, he was the son of Beth Ann Morgan Maynard Baker Chappelear and the late Robert “Bob”
Baker.
In addition to his father, James is preceded in death by his grandparents, whom James...
Maryanne "Annie" Elder
August 28, 2024
Garner – Maryanne “Annie” Elder, 36, unexpectedly passed away on August 29, 2024. A native of Wake County, Annie was born May 12, 1988, to Donald and Mary Elder. Through this tragedy, Annie was able to donate life to those in need.
Annie is survived by her sons, Bladen Lockmon and Ronan Russell;...
Sheila C. Bailey
August 26, 2024
Sheila C. Bailey, 80, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Johnston County, Sheila was born November 30, 1943, to the late Taylor Benton and Pauline Barbour Cash. Sheila married the love of her life, Charles C. Bailey and they had two sons, Chuck and David. After raising the boys, she went...
Marc Allen Kraus
August 25, 2024
RALEIGH – Marc Allen Kraus, 77, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024. He was born in Westchester County, New York, on December 15, 1946, and was the son of the late Jerome Kraus, and Claire Kraus.
In addition to his parents, Marc is preceded in death by his brothers, Russell Kraus, and Edward Kraus,...
Carl Eugene Haag
August 24, 2024
Carl Eugene Haag went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 24, 2024.
Carl was born on November 4, 1935, in Sweetwater, Oklahoma to Eugene Rother and Alta Florence Haag. He was the third of 3 children and grew up on the family farm. He graduated with honors from Southwestern Oklahoma State University...
Michael Glenn Brown
August 21, 2024
GARNER – Michael Glenn Brown, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. A longtime resident of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Mynor and Lillie Beasley Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Waters Brown; daughter, LeAnn Gardner and husband Brandon of Willow Spring; son, Steven Brown and...
Donald Eugene Jones
August 20, 2024
Donald Eugene Jones, 83, met his Savior face to face when he was called to his heavenly home on August 20, 2024. Don was born to the late William and Edith Jones in Tazewell, VA on July 28, 1941.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brothers Kelly...
Troy Kenneth Green
August 19, 2024
Troy Kenneth Green, 91 passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Center after a period of declining health. Troy was born in Sylva, NC to the late Von Dere and Margie Green.
Troy was in the Army from 1949-1953 and was released on Honorable Active Duty as a Sergeant. He worked as...
Frances Lynch Hunter
August 19, 2024
GARNER – Frances Lynch Hunter, 78, took her place amongst the angels on Monday, August 19th, 2024, after a long battle with terminal illness. Frances was born in Johnston County to Robert and Pauline Lynch on August 18th, 1946.
Frances worked in retail for much of her life, and managed Dollar General in Cary and...
Franklin Delano Hart
August 19, 2024
ANGIER - Dr. Franklin Delano Hart, 87, passed away on August 19th, 2024 at Transitions Hospice Home in Raleigh after a physical and mental decline from dementia. He was the son of the late David Glen and Estelle Parker Hart.
Frank grew up working alongside his brother and sisters on the family farm in Angier,...
Melvin Dawson Pritchard, Jr.
August 18, 2024
Melvin Dawson Pritchard, Jr., Aug 17,1964 - Aug 18,2024. Buddy passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Raleigh, NC. He is preceded in death by his father Melvin Dawson Pritchard, Sr. He is survived by his mother Juanita L. Robinson of La Grange, NC, his Sister Dorothy Beth Guy of La Grange, NC, two nephews, Allen Grant...
