Thurman Everett Perry
Feb 15, 2024
T. Everett Perry, 80, passed away on Thursday February 15, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the son of the late Carl Perry and the late Frances Hatfield. Everett was predeceased by Barbara, his loving wife of 54 years. Everett retired from Wake Technical Community College as a vocational education teacher.
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William J. "Bill" Bowen
Feb 15, 2024
ANGIER – William J. “Bill” Bowen, 78, passed away at his home on Thursday with his loving wife by his side. Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde J. Bowen and Mary A. Bowen.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th at Kennebec Baptist...
Charles Edward Smith, Sr.
Feb 15, 2024
Mr. Charles Edward Smith, Sr. of Apex, NC passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 91.
Charles “Charlie” Smith was born to Lewis Clifford Smith and Fayetta Kathryn Haefner on January 18, 1933, in Conneaut, Ohio where he attended Rowe High School and graduated in 1952. On...
Larry Ryan Jones
Feb 14, 2024
WILLOW SPRING - Larry "Ryan" Jones passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024. Ryan was born at Portsmouth Navel Hospital, Virginia on March 6, 1968. Ryan was know for his joyful spirit and his love for life. He graduated from Fuquay-Varina High School in the class of 1988 with a standing ovation. Ryan worked at Capital Area Trusses for...
Lawrence "Larry" Cox
Feb 14, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Lawrence “Larry” Chester Cox, 69, passed away at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Wednesday. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Harold Cox and Mary Franck Cox.
A private burial will be held at Sandhills State Veteran’s Cemetery, Spring Lake, NC.
Larry is survived by...
Lucky Buck "Johnny" Norton
Feb 14, 2024
Lucky Buck “Johnny” Norton, 68, passed away on February 14, 2024. A native of Wake County, Johnny was born December 23, 1955, to the late William Melton and Helen Joyce Hilliard Norton. Johnny loved life and never met a stranger. He was the life of the party and
made friends everywhere he went, touching the lives of...
Clyde G. Barnett
Feb 13, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Clyde Gordon Barnett, 84, passed away on Tuesday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Broome Co., New York, he was the son of the late Jackson Lynn Barnett and Dorothy Odell Barnett.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 16th at 11:00 am in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
Gerald Richard Dillard
Feb 12, 2024
We mournfully announce the passing of Gerald Dillard. Gerald was the first son of the late Claude and Trena Dillard of Lenoir, North Carolina, where he spent his childhood. He went on to attend NC State University. He met his late wife, Sherry Dillard, in Raleigh, NC. Gerald and Sherry Dillard had and raised his surviving daughter Greer Dillard,...
Robert L. "Bob" Harvin
Feb 12, 2024
Robert L. “Bob” Harvin, 76, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. A native of Northhampton County, Bob was born April 23, 1947, to the late Thomas Kirven and Margaret Griffin Harvin. Bob was married to his High School sweetheart, Judy Faye DeBerry, for 55 years. He had many friends from his 41-year career at Dorothea Dix Hospital. Bob...
Don Alan Carpenter
Feb 11, 2024
It is a rare gift when you find your soul mate and love of your life who shares in the partnership of life. I found all of these rare gems with my husband of over 40 years, Don Alan Carpenter, and for this gift, I feel blessed. I was honored to be his wife and partner. I will miss...
Nancy Ann Chase
Feb 10, 2024
Nancy Chase, 81, was welcomed into her heavenly home by Jesus on February 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and peacefully entered the arms of her “Big Marine.”
Nancy was born November 21, 1942, in Ellenville, New York, to Richard and Dorothy Chase. She grew up in this area where she met...
Hyson Lee Smith
Feb 10, 2024
ANGIER—Hyson Smith of Angier, North Carolina passed away on February 10, 2024. Hyson was born on February 27, 1957 to the late Billy Carl Smith and Doris Mills Smith, and lived his entire life in the Angier area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his dear friends Lassie Mae James and...
Betty Jane King Poole
Feb 10, 2024
ANGIER - Betty Jane King Poole, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home. The daughter of the late Thomas Coats King, Sr. and Nannie Bagwell King, Betty is survived by her daughters and son, Martha P. Joyner (Gary), John T. Poole, Sr., and Beverly P. Warren; grandchildren, Laurie Joyner, Jennifer...
Sue Murphy Beavers
Feb 10, 2024
We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Sue Murphy Beavers. She transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on February 10, 2024 surrounded by many friends and loving family at her home in Clayton, NC.
Sue was born April 17, 1949 in Kermit, WV to the loving parents of Harrison and Anna Mae Spaulding...
Ira Wayne Sears
Feb 3, 2024
Ira Wayne Sears Sr, 89 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on June 2, 1934, in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, to the late Coy and Exie Lee Sears. He served in the United States Air Force and was known as the...
John Henry Thomas Gruehn
Feb 2, 2024
MORRISVILLE - John Henry Thomas (Tom) Gruehn, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Morrisville, NC on February 2, 2024.
Tom was born on July 2, 1942, in Wilmington, NC to the late Edward Karl Lawrence Gruehn and Beatrice Estelle Hill. The family, including his younger brother, Charles (Charlie) Edward Burtney...
Ann Lindsay
Feb 1, 2024
Ann Eleanor Sexton Lindsay, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. A native of Taunton, Massachusetts, she was born February 25, 1932, to the late Harold and Anna Flynn Sexton. She married the love of her life, Walter David Lindsay, Jr., on November 14,
1955. Ann was a Registered Nurse for many years before retiring from...
Gloria Jean Watts
Jan 31, 2024
Gloria Jean Watts, age 83, died peacefully at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born in Derry Township, PA, on September 3, 1940, to her loving parents, the late Richard Francis Campbell Sr. and Barbara Jane Carr.
She married Paul Densmore Watts in St. Michaels, MD, on August 22,...
Helen Clark Poythress
Jan 31, 2024
Helen C. Poythress, mother, grandmother, friend, and faithful servant went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2024.
Helen was born on February 22, 1929, in Henderson, North Carolina, the youngest of eight children of Augusta and J.L. Clark. Upon graduation from high school, she began her work life in Henderson as...
Maudie Mae Murphy Jackson
Jan 31, 2024
"A Beautifully Aged Red"
Maudie Mae Murphy Jackson, of Raleigh, NC, age 94, passed away beautifully and peacefully after a brief illness January 31st and went to see her God, her friend, Jesus, joined her daughter, Betty, and all the loved ones that were waiting for her. She was surrounded by family and wonderful, wonderful,...
