Joseph "Ned" Godwin
Jan 17, 2025
RALEIGH - Joseph "Ned" Godwin, 80, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. He was born in Johnston County, North Carolina, on April 18, 1944, and was the son of the late Joseph Rufus Godwin and Mildred Johnson Inscoe.
In addition to his parents, Ned is preceded in death by his brother, James Oliver Godwin....
Thomas H. Cochrane
Jan 17, 2025
Lillington - Thomas Hugh Cochrane, 84, passed away on Friday at his home. A native of Kearney, NJ, Tom was the son of the late Hugh Cochrane and Doris Dargan Cochrane.
Tom is survived by his wife, Joanne Lone Cochrane; daughters, Christine "Chris" Hodgins and husband, Dale of Lillington, Suzanne "Suz" DeVries and husband, Steve...
Michael Lang
Jan 16, 2025
Michael Joseph Lang, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday January 16th surrounded by loved ones.
Michael was born May 15,1945 in Manhattan Beach California. He was the youngest of two sons of Mary and Elroy Lang. Michael loved art, surfing, his friends and family. He attended USC in southern California, then met the love...
Paulette B. Godwin
Jan 16, 2025
Garner - Paulette B. Godwin, 81, passed away on Thursday at her home surrounded
by her loving family. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late
Jesse Hilliard Bone and Mary Elizabeth Watkins.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 20th in...
Danny L. King
Jan 16, 2025
GARNER - Danny L. King, 75, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Durham on November 21, 1949, the son of the late Leon H. King and Dorothy Oakley King. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and will...
Matthew Fulton Betts
Jan 13, 2025
RALEIGH - Matthew Fulton Betts of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at TerraBella North Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility at the age of 101. He was the loving husband of Eloise Haley Betts who passed away in 2023. They celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in 2022. Together they had a long and...
Joseph Raymond Stefanini
Jan 13, 2025
RALEIGH - Joseph R. Stefanini, 79, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.
He was born in The Bronx, NY on March 18, 1945, the son of the late Raymond and Jennie Stefanini. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings.
A patriot at heart, Joseph honorably...
Catherine Rader Dumas
Jan 13, 2025
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Phillip Herbert Mitchell
Jan 12, 2025
Phillip "Phil" Herbert Mitchell, age 76, of Newport, NC and formerly of Garner, NC, died January 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1948 in Wake County, NC to the late Paul Herschel and Leola Beacham Mitchell.
Phil was a dedicated public servant and beloved member of the Garner...
Janice Ogburn Dupree
Jan 12, 2025
Janice Ogburn Dupree, 82, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. She was born in Johnston County, North Carolina, on October 6, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Lester Ogburn, Sr. and Ada Margaret Ogburn.
Janice was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a high school business education teacher...
Paul Elwood Davis, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Paul Elwood Davis, Jr. of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on January 10, 2025. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 22, 1951, to Paul and Gloria Davis, he led a fulfilling life.
Paul worked at McLean Contracting Company for many years, focusing on large scale projects, including bridge construction and golf course development.
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Priscilla G. Sandy
Jan 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Priscilla (Prissy) Griffis Sandy, age 84, on January 9, 2025 at the home of her son and surrounded by her family. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Prissy lived a life filled with gratitude, joy, and a deep love for those around her.
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Wilbert Pinkney Coats, Iii
Jan 8, 2025
Wilbert Pinkney Coats,III, passed away on January 8, 2025 at Duke Medical Center. Born in Wake County, Bert was the son of the late Jr Coats and Jewell Dewar Coats.
A memorial service will be held for Bert on January 18th at 2:00 PM at Shadow Ridge Baptist Church, 3400 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs,...
Harold Fleming Godwin
Jan 6, 2025
Harold Fleming Godwin, age 83, passed away Monday evening at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born on January 6, 1942, in Johnston County to Howard and Geneva Godwin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, (Billy Godwin); his sister, (Gail Godwin Pleasant);...
Barbara Heath
Jan 6, 2025
GARNER, NC--Barbara "Gail" Heath, 62, of Garner, died peacefully on Monday, January 6, at UNC Rex Hospital.
Gail was born on November 19, 1962 in Craven County and grew up in Stonewall in Pamlico County. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Franklin Heath and Barbara Carey Lupton. She was the granddaughter of the late Dorothy Virginia Gatlin Heath and...
Ella Jean Flowers
Jan 6, 2025
Ella Jean Stephenson was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Carlie Ben and Rena Stephenson in Johnston County. She was the oldest of three children. Her siblings are Shirley S. Cotton of Angier and Carlie Judd Stephenson of Raleigh.
As the oldest child, Mom was many times next in charge to assist her...
Hazeline "Grannymas" Wilkins
Jan 5, 2025
Hazeline “Grannymas” Wilkins, age 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. Born July 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Ora Strickland Lovelace.
Grannymas was born in 1938, making her the youngest of nine children raised in the heart...
Herbert Gale Clark
Jan 4, 2025
RALEIGH - Herbert Gale Clark, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
He was born in Wake County on September 1, 1939, the son of the late George Morris Clark and Mary Johnson Clark.
Herbert retired from the Wake County School System at 62...
Alvis "Al" Eugene Rackley
Jan 4, 2025
Alvis "Al" E. Rackley of Raleigh, NC embarked on his one-way journey to his eternal heavenly destination on January 4, 2025 at the age of 97.
Alvis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Carolyn Ellington Rackley; parents, Ruth Ellen New Rackley and Charlie H. Rackley; siblings, Irvin Rackley, Frances Corbett,...
William T Edwards
Jan 4, 2025
William (WT) Edwards, a retired Colonial Store employee and US Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday January 4th, 2025, at his home in Raleigh at the age of 84. WT was born in Sampson County on February 17th, 1940, to the late Laskie and Lena Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Julia Holmes Edwards and...
