Patricia Allison Pleasant
Dec 25, 2022
ANGIER – Patricia Pleasant, 59, passed away on Tuesday. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Nancy Cox Lee. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Mickey Pleasant.
Personal statement from Mr. Pleasant:
There will be no services for Patricia. Her wishes...
Edward Allen Warner
Dec 25, 2022
GARNER – Edward Allen Warner, 80, passed away December 25, 2022. Ed was born on April 4, 1942, in Putnam Co., West Virginia. He was the son of the late Mildred and Robert Warner.
Ed grew up on a farm, played baseball and attended Poca High School where he played quarterback and pitcher, threw discus...
Norman Earl Eastwood, Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Clayton, NC – Norman Earl Eastwood, Jr., 47, passed away on Monday at his home in Clayton. Born in
Pitt County, NC, he was the son of Norman Earl Eastwood, Sr. and Joanne Haddock Eastwood. Norman
was predeceased by his grandparents; Joseph D. Haddock, Olive R. Haddock, Glenora Eastwood Brewer,
and Benjamin T....
Rogelio I. Pasetes
Dec 24, 2022
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Rogelio Isberto Pasetes, age 86 in Angier, NC. Known to many as Roger, Rogil or Dwei, he was born in Manila, Philippines, and was the son of the late Buenaventura and Marcela Pasetes.
A celebration of Rogelio's life will be held on Friday, January 6th at 3:00...
Diane Helen Hynes
Dec 24, 2022
Diane Helen Hynes, 69, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carol Putsis.
Diane is and always will be a beautiful, kind hearted daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all that were lucky enough to be...
Mary Elizabeth Maynard Sparks
Dec 23, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Maynard Sparks stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 23rd at her home. Daughter of the late John William Maynard, Sr. and Beulah Mashburn Maynard, Elizabeth was born in Monroe, NC, on January 28, 1928. Elizabeth was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church and leaves behind many dear loved ones....
David W. Stewart
Dec 23, 2022
RALEIGH – David W. Stewart, 98, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, December 23, 2022.
He was born in Harnett County on May 27, 1924, the son of the late Alton and Reva Jones Stewart. Dave Stewart was the sole proprietor of Kirby Distributing Company in Raleigh. He ran a successful business...
David Keith Leacock
Dec 22, 2022
GARNER – David Keith Leacock, 70, finished his last race on Thursday, 22 December 2022 crossing the finish line after a three year battle with Congestive Heart Failure. He passed at home supported and surrounded by the love of his wife of 37 years, Teresa V. Bushman, (his “Tissy”) and his siblings William B. Leacock, Debra Tackett, Karen Stephany...
Eduardo "Eddy" Crispin-Cruz
Dec 22, 2022
Fuquay-Varina– Eduardo “Eddy” Arcadio Crispin-Cruz, 16, passed away on Thursday at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of Parlee Hernandez of Asheboro and Ernesto Crispin of Fuquay-Varina.
A funeral mass for Eddy will be performed at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 28th at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church,...
Linda Blake
Dec 20, 2022
Raleigh – Linda Crigger Blake, 75, passed away on Tuesday December 20. A native of Beaufort County, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances Tarkington Crigger. A devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and sister that loved the Lord, she was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Linda will be greatly missed by all she loves...
Ronald Lynwood Johnson
Dec 19, 2022
Ronald Lynwood Johnson, 73, passed swiftly into the good night on Monday, December 19, 2022.
A native of McGees Crossroads, Johnston County, Ronnie was born July 6, 1949, to the late Archie and Dorothy (Young) Johnson, and grew up on the family farm, the middle child of five. A graduate of Cleveland School (Class of...
Nancy Rebecca Giles
Dec 19, 2022
ANGIER – Nancy Giles, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 19th surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Onnie and Nell Fulcher.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier.
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Jack "Swede" Frauson
Dec 18, 2022
Jack “Swede” Frauson of Garner, North Carolina passed away on December 18, 2022.
Jack was born February 10, 1936 in Tallman, New York and grew up in Mahwah, New Jersey where he was a standout basketball player and his athletic talents landed him a scholarship to Wake Forest College, in Old Wake Forest. He transferred...
Charles Franklin Westbrook, Jr.
Dec 18, 2022
Charles Franklin Westbrook Jr “Charlie”, age 50, of Turkey, NC passed away on Sunday at his
home. Charlie was born on January 31, 1972 in Pitt County.
Charlie was preceded in death by his daughter, Katelyn Mae Westbrook, and grandparents,
Harold and Willa Mae Wooten, Dempsey and Minnie Mae Westbrook.
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Helen King Smith
Dec 17, 2022
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 28 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church. A visitation will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
Mrs. Helen Rose King Smith, age 87, of Willow Spring, NC passed away on Saturday at her home. Helen Smith was born on February 12,...
Ellen Mae Scanlon
Dec 17, 2022
Ellen Mae Scanlon, 75, died on December 17, 2022 in her home in North Carolina. She was a beloved wife, mother of five, and grandmother to five grandchildren. Born in New Haven in 1947 to the late Joseph and Mary Farrell, she was the younger of two children. A longtime resident of Connecticut where she raised her five children,...
Susan "Peggy" Margaret Handerhan
Dec 16, 2022
ANGIER – Susan “Peggy” Margaret Handerhan, 93, passed away quietly and peacefully on
December 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Oak Hill Living Center. Formerly of New Jersey, she recently moved to North Carolina.
She is survived by her five daughters, Patricia Slonka (Robert) of Lillington, NC, Jacqueline Bath...
Gracie Acenith Infinger
Dec 16, 2022
Gracie Haselden Infinger, 95, of Morrisville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 16, 2022, following a brief illness. Gracie was born on August 1, 1927 in Berkeley County, SC, the seventh of ten children born to Cleavie and Lessie Haselden of Shulerville. An incredibly kind and generous person, Gracie never met a stranger,...
Geri Charles Mangum
Dec 16, 2022
Geri Charles Mangum, 75, of Garner NC, passed away suddenly on December 16, 2022 at UNC-Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
He was born in Harnett County to Dossy and Dorothy Mangum and grew up in Angier NC. Geri retired from NCDA Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory with 33 years full-time and 10 years parttime service. He was...
Gracie A. Infinger
Dec 16, 2022
Gracie Haselden Infinger, 95, of Morrisville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 16, 2022, following a brief illness. Gracie was born on August 1, 1927 in Berkeley County, SC, the seventh of ten children born to Cleavie and Lessie Haselden of Shulerville. An incredibly kind and generous person, Gracie never met a stranger,...
