Kathleen Dorothy Sullivan
June 11, 2024
APEX – Kathleen Dorothy Sullivan, 80, passed peacefully from the arms of her two children to the arms of Jesus Christ on June 11, 2024. A native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. Lyons and Adele H. Verrier.
Kathleen was loved by everyone who knew her. She was...
Herb Lee Swain, Jr.
June 11, 2024
Herbert Lee Swain Jr. (Herb), age 84 of Raleigh, NC died on June 11, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
He was born in Elizabeth City, NC on November 24, 1939. He is predeceased by his parents Herbert Lee Swain Sr. and Sally Farrell Swain of Chapel Hill, NC and his sister Virginia Swain...
Judith Wiggins Young
June 10, 2024
Angier- Judith Wiggins Young, 85, passed away on Monday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Delma R. Wiggins and Ila B. Wiggins.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 14th at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church, 1232...
James Wouster Ray
June 10, 2024
James Wouster Ray ( also known as “ Jay” and “JW” ) died peacefully in his home on June 10, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1929, in rural Columbus County, NC, where he grew up farming, and his schooling began in a 2-room building. He attended Williams’ Township School for the upper grades and graduated from high...
Mary Sopchak Koncak
June 9, 2024
Mary Sopchak Koncak, age 97 of Apex, NC, formerly of Pinellas Park, FL and Binghamton (Chenango Bridge), NY, passed peacefully on June 9, 2024.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 14, 2024, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, from 6-7PM. There will be a short prayer service at 6PM.
Mary was born on January 30,...
Audrey Magdeline Smale
June 8, 2024
ANGIER – Audrey Magdeline Smale, 92, passed away on Saturday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Marty McKitchen Upchurch and Excell Adams Upchurch. She was the widow of Jerrold "Joe" Norman Smale.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 11:00...
Allen Bryant Murray, Sr.
June 8, 2024
Fuquay-Varina– Allen Bryant Murray, Sr., 86, passed away on Saturday at Wake Medical Center in Cary. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Rasters Vander Murray and Maida Lee Mashburn Murray.
Allen is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sarah N. Murray; children, Allan Murray, Jr. and wife, Theresa...
Colette Mckenzie Frazier
June 6, 2024
DURHAM – Colette McKenzie Frazier, infant, was born and passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Colette leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents, Dane and Abigail Frazier; maternal grandparents, Lynn and Ann Wiens of Tulsa, Oklahoma; paternal grandparents, William and Mary Frazier of Buhler, Kansas; maternal great grandmother,...
Rebecca Elizabeth Ross
June 6, 2024
Rebecca Ross graduated to Heaven where she entered the arms of Jesus!!!
Rebecca lived 23 years and in that time made an impact on many lives.
She is survived by her parents Rev. Kevin and Elaine.
Growing up she traveled with her parents telling people about the...
Joan Patricia Lucas Grube
June 5, 2024
WILLOW SPRING - Joan Patricia Lucas Grube, 93, passed away Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. She was born in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York on November 14, 1930, the daughter of the late William Robert Lucas and Ann Davis Lucas.
Joan was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Special to so many people, Joan...
Carolyn Novella Swart
June 5, 2024
Carolyn Novella Bland Swart, 81, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, with her three children by her side.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 2pm, at Amplify Church 2884 NC 42 Willow Spring, NC 27592. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
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Donna Champion
June 4, 2024
ANGIER – Donna Lynn Champion, 69, passed away at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Tuesday. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of Billie Jean Champion of Angier and her father, the late Aaron A. Champion.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 11th in the chapel of...
Joan Elizabeth Dickenson
June 3, 2024
GARNER - Joan Elizabeth Dickenson, 89, passed away peacefully on, June 3, 2024. She was born in Memphis Tennessee, on April 9, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Irwin, Jr, and Elizabeth Irwin.
Joan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. On May 17, 1957, she married the love of her...
Elizabeth Gail Lipscomb
June 3, 2024
BENSON – Heaven received an amazing angel on the afternoon of Monday, June 3, 2024.
Elizabeth Gail Lipscomb, 10, was born on August 14, 2013, in Wake County, to Tyler and Katlyn.
Elizabeth loved her family immensely, especially her parents. Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother, Katlyn Lopez, and...
Barry K. Davis
June 3, 2024
Raleigh- Barry K. Davis, 71, passed away on Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in
Wake County, he was the son of the late James Graden Davis and Eulene Wall Davis.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 6th at Ebenezer Methodist Church, 6020...
Jenny Louise Merritt
June 2, 2024
The family of Jenny Louise Merritt, 81, is deeply saddened to report her passing following a long and courageous battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Jenny was born April 28, 1943, at James Walker Memorial Hospital, the oldest of twins, to the late Joseph Thurman and Inez Lee Holland Merritt.
An informal...
Jenny Lou Tucker
June 2, 2024
Jenny Lou Tucker, age 43, of Benson, NC died Sunday, June 2, 2024 in UNC Health Rex, Raleigh, NC. She was born July 25, 1980 in Wake County, NC to James Howard Hamilton, Jr. and the late Mary Lou Dean Hamilton. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shannon Hamilton.
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Robert Michael Tyndall
June 1, 2024
Mike Tyndall, of Raleigh, left this earth on June 1, 2024 to be with his Lord and savior.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Turner Massad; his loving wife of 53 years, Edith Salmon Tyndall; daughters Michaela Underhill (Chad) of Raleigh, Jamie Tyndall Franco (Michael) of Coral Springs; brother Ronald Tyndall (Jean) of Coats;...
James Ayers Cannady
May 31, 2024
Jim Cannady was a man of quick wit and kind heart. He loved cracking jokes, and playing pranks. To meet Jim was to be the recipient of a joke, often at your own expense.
James Ayers Cannady was born on May 26th, 1945 in the Skeeter Point community of Sampson County North Carolina. Raised in...
