Carolyn Ann Stafford
February 23, 2023
The family of Carolyn Stafford of Clayton, NC is deeply saddened to announce her sudden
passing on Feb 23, at the age of 66 years old.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years , David; children: April and
Robert; grandchild Ava; sister Vickie and husband Randy Earp;...
Barry David Harston
February 23, 2023
HOLLY SPRINGS– Barry David Harston, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 23, 2023. Barry was born on March 24, 1976, in Mississippi County, Arkansas. He is the son of Cindy Turner and James Harston, Jr.
Barry graduated in 1994 from Arkadelphia High School in Arkansas. He was an avid hunter...
The Most Rev. John Exley Upham, Jr.
February 23, 2023
RALEIGH - The Most Reverend John Exley Upham, Jr., Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, including his two beloved dogs, Coal and Bertie. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Madge Upham, daughter, Tyson Victoria Upham, son, Allan Rittenhouse Upham, (Rebekah), and two grandchildren,...
Judith Massey Stephenson
February 23, 2023
Garner – Judy Massey Stephenson, 77, passed away on Thursday. A native of Henderson, Judy was born to the late Benjamin Ralph and Christine Murray Massey.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Midway Baptist Church, Raleigh with a visitation prior, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Entombment will follow...
Dr. Harold Rotman, M.D.
February 22, 2023
RALEIGH – Dr. Harold Rotman, MD, age 88, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Rotman was born in Toronto, Canada, the son of the late Samuel Rotman and Hannah Miadovnic Rotman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Bessie...
Shepherd Earl Byrd, Jr.
February 22, 2023
Shepherd Earl Byrd Jr. crossed over into heaven on February 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Brenda Ennis Byrd; daughter Kimberly Byrd Clark and husband Willie; daughter Michelle Byrd, grandson Maddox Shepherd Strader and his father Mark Strader, and granddaughter Victoria Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents, Florence Taylor Byrd and...
Alice Elizabeth Murphy
February 21, 2023
Raleigh – Alice Holder Murphy, 86, passed, on February 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Nash County, Alice was born July 8, 1936, to the late Riley Melvin and Florence Alice Davis Holder. In addition to her parent, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “Snooks” E. Murphy.
Alice...
Clifford Suter Bennett
February 21, 2023
Clifford S. Bennett (Cliff), 85 of Raleigh went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Cliff was born in Alameda, California. He was the son of the late Robert P. Bennett, Sr. and Doris Reichenbach Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Harwell Bennett. He had two children, Teresa Bennett...
Frances Paulette Cox
February 21, 2023
Paulette Cox, age 76, of Garner NC passed away 2/21/23. Paulette is survived by her husband Paul and her children Shannon and Jeremy, her brother Paul Ballance, Jr. and her grandchildren Karrson, Maddison, Caleb, and Peyton.
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Paulette grew up in Kenly NC where she graduated from Kenly High School. She also attended and graduated...
Talmadge J. Little
February 19, 2023
RALEIGH – Talmadge J. Little, 92, died peacefully at his home in Raleigh on Sunday, February 19th with his wife and youngest son Gary by his side, after a period of declining health. He was born on July 22, 1930, in Brunswick County, NC, the son of Jesse and Bertha Little of Ash, NC.
Talmadge...
Nathan Phillip Adams
February 19, 2023
Nathan Phillip Adams- beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend has gone to be with his heavenly Father.
Nathan grew up in Garner, NC and graduated from Garner Senior High School in 2006 where he was the student body president. He attended Garner Advent Christian Church for many years. In his teen years, he was significantly...
Barbara Ann Wilder
February 18, 2023
RALEIGH – Barbara Ann Wilder, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
She was born in Wake County on June 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Milton Samuel Wilder and Esther Lupo Wilder. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Sammie Hannon.
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Pam Turnage Cornelisse
February 18, 2023
Pamela Delaine Turnage Cornelisse, age 59, passed away from this side of heaven on February 18, 2023 surrounded by her family, due to a sepsis infection as a result from a recent surgery. She was born on September 23, 1963 in Harnett County, North Carolina.
She was a very vivacious, happy person, loved her family...
Esther Frances Nikolaj
February 18, 2023
Esther Frances Nikolaj, 85, passed peacefully, February 18, 2023. Esther was born to the late Francis “Frank” and Theresa “Tess” Stecak Hispanski on October 7, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York. During her IT/software career, Esther started programming computers back in the 1970’s when computers were the size of rooms and used punch cards to program them. She progressed in...
Matthew Christian Moore
February 18, 2023
Matthew Christian Moore was born September 22, 2001, in Baltimore, MD. In October 2001 he was adopted by Tyler and Dianna Moore.
As a child he was very inquisitive, and he loved exploring, riding his bike, swimming, soccer, bodyboarding, skiing, and snowboarding. From 2001-12 Matthew lived in Glen Burnie, MD, San Angelo, TX, Hampton, VA,...
Michael "Mike" Jay Hutzler
February 18, 2023
RALEIGH - Michael "Mike" Jay Hutzler, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
He was born in Nash County on November 14, 1956, to Robert M. Hutzler, Sr. and Emma Moore Hutzler, both of whom preceded him in death.
Mike was the owner and operator of Mike...
Dwight L. Hinnant, Jr.
February 16, 2023
ANGIER – Dwight L. Hinnant Jr., 91, passed away at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Thursday. Born in Wake County, he was the son of Dwight L. Hinnant, Sr. and Etta Wilder Hinnant.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:00 am at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier. Burial...
Robert "Bob" Weaver
February 16, 2023
Fuquay-Varina, NC- Robert (Bob) Borden Weaver of Fuquay Varina died peacefully with his youngest daughter by his side on February 16, 2023, following a period of declining health. He was 81. He was born on May 27, 1941, in Braintree, Massachusetts, the son of the late Elmer (Buck) Borden Weaver and Josephine (Pustis) Weaver.
The...
Bessie Lee Gray
February 15, 2023
RALEIGH - Bessie Lee Humphreys Gray, 94, of Raleigh died Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida, the only child of Uriah Humphreys and Marion Elizabeth Wrenn Humphreys, and spent her early years in Oklahoma. She moved to Raleigh as a teenager and never left. Soon after arriving in Raleigh, her family...
Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr.
February 14, 2023
Clayton – Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr., 74, passed away February 14, 2023. A native of Wake County, Johnnie was born July 20, 1948, to the late Charles Spurgeon and Betty Prince Brooks.
Johnnie was married to the love of his life, Denise, for 34 years. He was considered by many to be a master plumber...
