Charlotte Faye Phelps
July 28, 2022
Charlotte Lancaster Phelps, age 81 passed away at her home on July 28, 2022 after a brave struggle with Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her daughters Sheree Phelps McLean (Dwayne) and Marci Adair Phelps; grandsons Justin and Michael McLean; sister in law Patricia Lancaster and several nieces & nephews, and numerous cousins. Charlotte was predeceased by her father...
Margaret Peacock
July 27, 2022
GARNER - Margaret Beasley Peacock, 79, of Garner, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born on November 18, 1942 in Johnston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Milton D. and Gertrude Wood Beasley. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July...
Hilca Rosario Lewis
July 25, 2022
Hilca Rosario Lewis, 43, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and grew up in Fayetteville, NC. Hilca was a Sister of Christ who served the Lord. She never met a stranger and always showed kindness with a smile. Hilca had a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a B.S. in Early Childhood Education,...
Bonnie Marie Riddle
July 25, 2022
RALEIGH -Bonnie Sherman Riddle, 64, passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at Rex Hospital. Bonnie was born in Granville County to the late William Sydney Sherman and Julia Elizabeth Currin Sherman. Bonnie is survived by her husband, James M. Riddle, Jr. of Raleigh; sister, Edith Bond of Lake Lure; niece and nephew, Robin Blevins (Gary); and their children, Ellen...
Charles Douglas Gardner
July 25, 2022
Charles Douglas Gardner, 75, of Garner, passed away peacefully Monday, July 25, 2022 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Harvey Earl Gardner and Lena Marie Talton. Funeral graveside service was held on Friday at 12:00 pm July 29, 2022 at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro....
Margaret Honeycutt Boyd
July 24, 2022
Garner – Margaret Honeycutt Boyd, 78, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Born in Johnston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dalton and Eloise Honeycutt. Margaret graduated from Four Oaks High School and attended Campbell University. She then went on to work as a banker with Wachovia, and...
Colon R. "Randy" Collins
July 23, 2022
Angier– Colon Randolph “Randy” Collins, 91, passed away on Saturday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Randy was the son of the late Colon F. Collins and Pearl Wood Collins. While working with a buyer in the tobacco market in Pennington Gap, VA, he met the love of his life, Allene Baker. They married in 1955. Their son, Michael...
Dr. Larry W. Ladner
July 22, 2022
Dr. Larry Wayne Ladner, age 78, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, surrounded by family. Dr. Ladner was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Nazare and Ruby Ladner. Upon graduating from high school, he received a football scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi where he completed his undergraduate and a master’s degree in...
James Donald Whitaker
July 22, 2022
James Donald Whitaker "Jabby" 81 of Raleigh, NC passed away at Wake Medical Center and went to be with the Lord on July 22nd. He was proceeded in death by his loving Wife Clara Whitaker. He was the Son of the late James Whitaker & Ida Clark. He is survived by his Daughter Tammy Coleman, Son in law Kevin...
Shirley Ann Poole
July 22, 2022
Shirley T. Poole, 92, passed away on July 22, 2022. A native of Eau Claire, WI, Shirley was born April 24, 1930, to the late Herman Henry and Frances Amelia Keiser Tietz. Shirley worked for many years with Nationwide Insurance. She loved her family more than anything, and had great love for her friends and her church. She also...
Kathryn Mckeithan Thornton
July 21, 2022
Kathryn “Kay” McKeithan Thornton, 81, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Garner, NC. Kay was a vivacious soul, who never met a stranger. She was born on October 6, 1940 in Robeson County to Daniel & Kathryn McKeithan. She had great memories growing up in a small town. Her siblings meant the world to her. She moved away from...
Patricia W. Williams
July 21, 2022
Angier - Patricia W. Williams, 95, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 21, 2022. A native of Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of Joseph Franklin and Lucile Woodcock Willis. Patsy’s childhood was spent moving around the Los Angeles area due to her father’s occupation as an LA policeman. She graduated from Ben Franklin...
Peggy Joyce Beatty
July 21, 2022
RALEIGH – Peggy Joyce Beatty, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. Peggy resided in Raleigh, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Doc Webster Kent and Fannie Bell Kent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tas Kent and her sister, Evelyn Williams. Peggy is...
Gertrud Cremer Wren
July 20, 2022
Gertrud Cremer Wren, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. A native of Berghim, Germany, Gertrud was born October 27, 1944, to the late Gottfried and Kate Cremer. As a child, she grew up in Bergheim, Germany working on her family’s farm. Gertrud later helped her father, working for the Postmaster in Germany. She also spent many years working in...
Nancy Fish Mills
July 19, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – Nancy Fish Mills, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel A. Fish and Ellen Barbour Fish. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 52 years, Thomas Rodney Mills Sr.; daughter, April Wesenberg (Dan); son, Thomas Rodney Mills...
Sybil Mae Dixon
July 19, 2022
RALEIGH - Sybil L. Dixon, 95, passed away on Tuesday. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 PM at Renewal at Garner Advent Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place on Monday in Wilmington, NC at 1:00 PM at...
James Jeffrey Tannery
July 18, 2022
RALEIGH - James J. Tannery of Raleigh, NC was born on February 15, 1956 and went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2022 after a period of increasingly declining health. James was the youngest of 4 children, all boys known as "the 4 J's". He attended Broughton High School in downtown Raleigh and until shortly before his...
George Bright
July 15, 2022
WINSTON-SALEM - George Bright passed away on July 15, 2022, from complications of a stroke. He was born on May 27, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC. George graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1977. He went to college at NC State University and studied electrical engineering. He had many different jobs. He worked at a pizza place and NC...
Margaret Jean "Meg" Pritchard
July 15, 2022
RALEIGH - Margaret Jean “Meg” Pritchard, 32, passed away Friday evening, July 15, after bravely battling a very aggressive brain tumor the final 2 years of her life. Born in Norfolk, VA to Alden and Linda Pritchard, Raleigh, NC was her home for the past 10 years. As one of faith, Meg was ushered into the presence of her...
Emalyne Ritchie Catching
July 14, 2022
RALEIGH - Emalyne Ritchie Walls Catching went home to her Savior on July 14, 2022. She was born in Raleigh, NC to Crowell Preston Ritchie and Jennie Mallard Ritchie. She graduated from Broughton High School and attended Flora McDonald College, now St. Andrews College, and Peace Jr. College. Emalyne retired from NC Housing Finance Agency as office manager and...
