OBITUARIES

Mar 10, 2024

ANGIER – Richard Sidney “Dick” Cruickshank, 80, passed away on Sunday at his home. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Walter Shaw Cruickshank and Mabel Evelyn Southerland Cruickshank.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 17th at 3pm at Angier Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on...

Mar 9, 2024

Norma Light Moore peacefully went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Margaret Lantz; a young brother who died prior to her birth; her first husband, Arvin Light; her identical twin sister, Nancy Foster; her elder sister, Dorothy Harmon; her husband Robert (Bob) Moore; and her...

Mar 9, 2024

Bonnie Faircloth Truelove, 74, of Holly Springs, NC passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 at Duke Medical Hospital surrounded by her family. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Waylon (Luvern) Truelove; daughter, Lori Cornell and husband Mike of Carthage, NC; son, Barry Truelove and wife, Misty of Benson, NC; brother, Donnie Faircloth and wife,...

Mar 9, 2024

Brandon O. Bell, 40, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born in Dallas, North Carolina, Brandon found his home and heart in Cary alongside the love of his life, best friend & wife of 12 years, Kadey Bell.

Known for his quick wit and captivating storytelling, Brandon illuminated the lives of all...

Mar 8, 2024

ANGIER – Willie Glenn Walker, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Willie Walker and Allie Price Walker.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 13th at 11:00...

Mar 6, 2024

ANGIER – Bobby Young Mabry, 93, passed away Wednesday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Clement Jones Mabry and Gladys Reavis Mabry.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 10th at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial...

Mar 6, 2024

Patty Sue Pate was born on August 13, 1961 to Lethea Elizabeth (Jones) Pate and Bennie Day Pate. She was the youngest of 6 siblings, Patricia Ann, Glenn, Larry, Gerald Ray, and Nancy. Patty is survived by her older brother Glenn, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many family members. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Gloria...

Mar 6, 2024

HOLLY SPRINGS – James Allen Emory, Jr., 57, passed away on Wednesday at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the James Allen Emory and Mozelle Wood Emory.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 11th at 11:00 am at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina. The family will...

Mar 6, 2024

Louise Hill Clement, 90, died March 6 at CarolinaEast Hospital. Louise was born in Johnston County on October 23, 1933, to Eddie W. and Hattie Stanley Hill, the sixth of thirteen children. As she grew up and married, she first lived in Raleigh, and later in Knightdale. As a teen, she worked at Hudson Belk in downtown Raleigh. Later,...

Mar 5, 2024

Garner- Jean Dennis Whaley, 96, of Clayton, NC, passed away on March 5, 2024.

A native of Pitt County, Jean was born on July 3, 1927, to the late Zackary and Nancy Edwards Dennis.

Jean grew up in a large family in Pitt County, NC and lived mostly in Wilson County,...

Mar 5, 2024

David Lee Brickley passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, at 73 years of age. David, older brother to Richard LeRoy Brickley (Toni), was born in Wilmington, NC on September 11th, 1950, to Robert LeRoy Brickley Jr. and Bessie Lee Monroe Brickley.

David grew up primarily in Jacksonville, NC, achieved his Eagle Scout, and was one of...

Mar 4, 2024

Janice May Penny Tart passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep. She was a loving, devoted wife, and mother. She graduated from East Carolina University, Suma Cum Laude, and taught school for 30 years at Vandora Springs Elementary and Rand Road Elementary. She was a member of the Mount Zion Methodist Church of Garner most of her life,...

Mar 2, 2024

Mancha Jo Boyd, A Beacon of Joy and Kindness

World's Greatest Grandma

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mancha Jo Boyd., who left us peacefully on March 2nd, 2024, at the age of 81, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Born on August 11th,...

Mar 2, 2024

Marie J. Sheehan (Paonessa) formally of Newburgh, NY passed away this 2ndday of March 2024 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband, James Sheehan in 2017, her parents Amedeo Paonessa and Marie (Rotundo) Paonessa, two children, infant son MJ Makarewicz and Mark S. Makarewicz, grandson, Christopher Mack, brother, Anthony Paonessa, sister-in-law, Madeline Paonessa, nephew, Michael...

Mar 2, 2024

BENSON – Tony Carl Jones, 59, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital Hospital in Raleigh after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dollie Mae Jones and Carl Benjamin Jones; daughter, Alanda Mae Jones Abarca; brother-in-law, Billy Deese.

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Mar 1, 2024

Daniel Williford, 82, passed away on March 1, 2024. A native of Sampson County, Daniel was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Doris Tew Williford. Daniel was a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted husband.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Margaret E. Williford of 61 years; children, Sandra Robinson, Amy Huffstetler and husband,...

Mar 1, 2024

Gale Yvonne Sehl Heimlich, 81, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. A native of Albany, New York, Gale was born September 27, 1942, to the late Donald Earl and Ruth Estella Gillett Sehl. Gale loved and supported the military, especially the Navy and Air Force. She enjoyed bowling and collecting penguins, of which she had thousands. She loved...

Mar 1, 2024

RALEIGH – Margaret Ann Van Buren, 88, went home to the Lord on March 1, 2024. A native of Wake County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John William Myers, Sr., and Narosa Claire Myers.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, William Van Buren; son,...

Feb 29, 2024

RALEIGH – Marie T. Willson, 94, died peacefully on February 29, 2024. We thank God for our life shared with her and her unyielding faith.

Marie was one of three children born to Eunice Hattie Loftin Thompson and Leonard Lee Thompson in Lenoir County, North Carolina.

Marie attended Moss Hill School...

Feb 28, 2024

Beverly Ann Sabol Chase passed away at Galloway Ridge in Pittsboro, NC on February 28, 2024, with her family by her side.

A native of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Bev is predeceased by her parents Jessie and Michael Sabol and her sister Nancy Jean Sabol.

She was graduated from Purdue University where she...