Eva Ruff Elmore
May 23, 2022
RALEIGH - Eva Ruff Elmore, 87, of Raleigh, died Monday, May 23rd at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center. Born in Saluda, South Carolina on July 23, 1934, Eva was the daughter of Edgar Thomas Ruff and Jeanette Wertz Ruff. The family lived in Saluda, Monks Corner, South Carolina and Monroe, North Carolina where she graduated from Benton Heights High School in...
Arlene J. Simon
May 23, 2022
Willow Spring – Arlene Janice Simon (Nottke), 80, beloved mother, wife, and friend passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. She is the daughter of the late William Nottke and Elsie Mudra. Born and raised in Cicero, IL, Arlene raised her family in Westmont, IL. She then spent 30 years in Las Vegas before moving to North Carolina 8...
William Christopher Allen
May 23, 2022
Clayton- William Christopher Allen — Christopher to those who knew him and loved him dearly — of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 23, 2022, at age 35. A native of Hoschton, Georgia, Christopher graduated magna cum laude in 2015 from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in international business, finance, and marketing, with...
Kameron Scott Rogers
May 22, 2022
Kameron Scott Rogers departed this world to be with his heavenly Father on May 22, 2022. Kameron was a caring man and loved his family deeply. His love for his children was deep and undeniable. Kameron also had a love for fishing, hunting, spending time at the beach, and all sports. He was a diehard Carolina Tarheel fan. Kameron...
Margaret Isabel Burke
May 22, 2022
Margaret Isabel Burke (née Ferry), age 87, of Clayton North Carolina. Formerly of Lombard Illinois went home to Jesus Sunday morning May 22nd 2022, surrounded by love from family, friends and her Priests. Margaret joins her daughter Catherine Frances Burke in heaven. Preceded in death by Frank Burke and her parents, Eugene and Kitty Ferry. Beloved and cherished mother...
Robert Wilson Main
May 20, 2022
Robert Wilson Main, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at his son’s home in Willow Spring, NC surrounded by children and grandchildren. Bob was born on July 26, 1946, in Frederick MD to Woodrow Wilson Main and Effie Mahala (Dixon) Main. He was preceded in death by his only sibling, older brother Charles “Gene” Main. He...
Eunice Newton Ferrell
May 20, 2022
Eunice Newton Ferrell died Friday, May 20th peacefully at home in Angier, NC. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Morris (Greg) of Charlotte, N.C., Lou Ann Estes (Dwight) of Oak Island, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Ginger Ferrell of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; brother, Melvin Newton (Nancy) of Raleigh; grandchildren, Colby Mills (Stan) of Paducah, K.Y., Meredith Lide (Patrick) of Cayce, S.C.,...
James Glenn Gulley
May 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to James Glenn Gulley, 64, who died May 19, 2022. James was preceded by his mother and father, Hettie Maebelle Carroll Gulley and James Grover Gulley of Garner, NC. James is survived by the love of his life, Donna Stallings, his three wonderful sons - Chris, Nicholas and Remington; his...
Don Franklin Monroe, Jr.
May 18, 2022
CLAYTON - Don Franklin Monroe, Jr., 59, of Clayton, North Carolina, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at WakeMed Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born Friday, March 8, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Don Franklin Monroe, Sr. and Theresa Marie Keegan Monroe. Mr. Monroe was a construction manager with Carolina Commercial Systems. He proudly...
Jackson Alguire Vickery
May 17, 2022
BOONE, N.C. “Nah – I’m good” and looking away would be Jackson’s gentle, modest response to the suggestion of a life summary. How can one summarize such a unique, complete and complex being? Through each of our personal and highly individualized connections with him – through knowing his kind heart, tender soul, his all-encompassing and opinionated mind, his diverse...
Manuel Smith
May 17, 2022
Manuel Deleon Smith, 90, passed away Tuesday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Georgia, he was the son of the late Andrew Clinton Smith and Estelle Jones Smith. The family will have a graveside service at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina. Manuel is survived by his daughters, Joni Smith Powell (Kyle Stephenson) of Fuquay-Varina, Leslea Smith of Fuquay-Varina;...
Francis Zelesky
May 16, 2022
Francis “Frank” Zelesky, 88, of Winter Park, Florida, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born Sept. 24, 1933, on a tobacco farm in East Windsor, CT, to Voslovos and Mary Zaleckis, and he married Frances Whittlesey in 1958; they were married 58 years before her death in 2016. He...
Vincent Nicholas Benevento
May 15, 2022
Garner – Vincent Benevento, 80, went to his heavenly home, on Sunday, May 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Kings County, New York, Vincent was born July 7, 1941, to the late Vincent and Concetta Benevento. Mr. Benevento was a doting husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a dear friend. His legacy will never be...
Harold George Pappas
May 15, 2022
With the comfort of family by his side, Harold "Hal" Pappas passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022, from a sudden illness complicated by his years-long battle with advanced dementia. "The truest measure of a man is how tall he stands in the eyes of his family." In his family's eyes, Hal was a giant among men. He was...
Betty Hancock Rohrbaugh
May 14, 2022
Garner- Betty Hancock Rohrbaugh, 94, passed to eternal rest with her Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Visitation for Betty is Sunday, May 22 from 5-7 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Betty’s funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 23 at 1 pm at St. Ann Catholic Church,...
Betty Smith Ivey
May 13, 2022
Fuquay Varina–Betty Ivey, 74, passed away on Friday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Pauline McLamb Smith. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial...
Constance "Connie" Sexton Warren
May 12, 2022
RALEIGH – Connie Sexton Warren, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William and Dolores Sexton. Connie graduated from ECU and became a devoted educator for over 20 years. During her college years she was also a proud member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She...
Montague Stuart Houlder, Jr.
May 11, 2022
FORT MILL, S.C. - Montague (Monty) S. Houlder Jr. died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Tega Cay, South Carolina after a period of failing health. He was the son of Montague and Irene (Keene) Houlder and devoted husband of the late Sarah (Sallie) Chalmers Houlder. Monty was born and raised in Raleigh, NC where he remained a...
Mary Noell Ziles
May 11, 2022
Mary Noell Ziles, (76), passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Eugene “Greg” Ziles. Noell is survived by her daughters, Dr. Lindsey Goldberg and husband, Josh of Raleigh, Elizabeth Riley of Wilmington; son, Brett Gripp and wife, Jane of...
Kirby Ray Williams
May 11, 2022
Kirby Ray Williams, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on May 11, 2022. A Johnston County native, he was born November 1, 1937, to the late Elton and Ida Knowles Williams. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Kirby spent most of his adult life in Wake County, working with Carolina Trailways for more than 5...
