Elaine Burtchette Wilder
Nov 13, 2024
Emily Elaine Burtchette Wilder peacefully passed away on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her family after battling abdominal cancer for a short period of time. She was born on October 5, 1953, to the late Willie Lee and Audrey Parrish Burtchette. She graduated Garner Senior High School in 1971 and then attended Hardbarger Business College. Upon graduation from Hardbarger...
Karen Ann Alexander
Nov 12, 2024
Karen Ann Alexander was known for her gentle disposition, beautiful artwork, delicious baking and care packages so thoroughly taped that they were nearly impossible to open. Her family, friends and acquaintances will lovingly remember her any time they take up a paint brush, see a beautiful quilt, attempt one of her cookie recipes, or experience kindness in the world....
Margaret Mary Schell
Nov 11, 2024
Margaret Mary Schell, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2024. A native of Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Haslinger Borer and Ervin Joseph Borer.
Margaret spent her career working in the educational and technology industries. She graduated from Saint Joseph’s high school and received her Associate’s...
Carlyn "Lynn" Ruth Dreisbach
Nov 9, 2024
Carlyn Dreisbach, 84, passed away Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Born on January 9th, 1940, in Victoria, Texas, she was the daughter of Carl “Red” Sharp and Ozella Sharp.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Winfield Dreisbach, Jr.; her sister, Zelda Mae Tolar; and daughter, Laura Kay Taylor....
Juanita "Juanie" Ennis Mills
Nov 9, 2024
Agnes Juanita Ennis Mills (Juanie), of Belhaven, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024 after battling a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumor for nearly a year. She peacefully passed surrounded by family at her daughter’s home.
Juanie was born January 23, 1947 in Goldsboro, NC to Agnes...
Hubert Curtis Abbott, Sr.
Nov 9, 2024
Hubert Curtis Abbott, Sr.
On January 8,1930 in Vance County, NC the world was blessed with Hubert Curtis Abbott, Sr., a man whose life would be a testament to resilience, love and generosity. He departed from this life on November 9, 2024 in Raleigh, NC after 94 years of incredible and cherished memories.
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Linda Norris Otto
Nov 9, 2024
YOUNGSVILLE – Linda Norris Otto, 86, formerly of Raleigh, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.
She was born in Sampson County on December 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Avery and Flonnie Norris. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Marshall Otto; as well as her...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Smith
Nov 7, 2024
RALEIGH - Anthony Smith, 61, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved
ones. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, he was the son of the late William Herman Smith and
Phyllis Hicks Sears.
In addition to his parents, Tony is preceded in death by his daughter, Bridget...
Patricia "Pat" Byrd Barbour
Nov 7, 2024
CLAYTON – Patricia “Pat” Ann Byrd Barbour, 81, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Willa Dean Benson Byrd.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Larry Barbour; son, Jason Barbour and...
Minnie Allen Carroll
Nov 7, 2024
GARNER - Minnie Allen Carroll, 78, passed away peacefully on, November 7, 2024. She was born in Warren County, North Carolina, on March 31, 1946, and was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor Allen.
In addition to her parents, Minnie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ennis; and sisters, Peggy Strickland,...
Mark John Adamson
Nov 6, 2024
Mark John Adamson, 63, a devoted husband and father, died peacefully at the Dunlap Hospice House in Raleigh on November 6, 2024. Mark was born on February 25, 1961, in Singapore to Brian and Mary Adamson during his father’s service in the Royal Air Force. When Mark was three years old, his family relocated to Northern Ireland, where they...
Rex Langdon
Nov 6, 2024
Rex Langdon age 82 of Willow Springs, NC (currently residing in Murrells Inlet, SC) died Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Rex Langdon was born on August 2nd, 1942 in Raleigh, NC at Rex Hospital and was the son of the late William B. and Martha Johnson Langdon and is preceded in...
Dorothy Smith
Nov 5, 2024
GARNER- Dorothy Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on, November 5, 2024. She was born in Harnett County, North Carolina, on April 18, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Howard Barbour, and Callie Holmes Barbour.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Coy Smith; brothers, Gene Barbour, and...
Lennie Thomas Gardner, Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
GARNER, NC - Lennie Thomas Gardner Sr., affectionately known as “Poppa,” died peacefully at his home on Monday, November 4th, surrounded by his loving family, his wife Jessie and his four children. He finished the race God laid out for him, and he finished well.
Lennie leaves behind a great legacy of love to his...
Leolia Rosenbalm Hensley
Nov 4, 2024
GARNER - Jesus and Genie Poo were there waiting for Leolia Mae as she entered her heavenly home Monday, November 4, 2024.
Leolia “Tippy” Mae Hensley has joined her husband Carl “Gene” in watching down over their three sons, David, Danny (Pam), and Dennis (Angela); grandchildren, Brittany, Spencer (Bri), Justin, Logan, Sierra and Micah and...
Virginia "Jenny" Altman Penny
Nov 4, 2024
Angier – Virginia “Jenny” Altman Penny, 86, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024.
A native of Harnett County, NC, Virginia was born on January 31, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Lloyd Hampton Altman, Sr. and Sarah Hodges Altman.
Virginia was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, educator, and...
Edna Lawhon Sykes
Nov 3, 2024
Edna Lawhon Sykes, age 92, of Raleigh, NC died on November 3, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1932, in Johnston County, NC to the late Alex Aaron Lawhon and Bertha Hughes Lawhon.
She completed high school then attended Hardbarger Business College and later took several courses at Wake Tech Community College. She began...
Ellen Furlough
Nov 2, 2024
Ellen Marks Furlough, 90, passed from this life 11/02/2024. Ellen was born in Hoke County, NC to Edwin Murchison and Bertha Cameron Marks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lee Marks, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Billy D. Furlough.
Ellen was an active member of First Baptist Garner for...
Joseph Gilmore Upchurch
Nov 2, 2024
Joseph Gilmore Upchurch, age 86, of Willow Spring, NC died Saturday, November 2, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1938 in Harnett County, NC to the late Marty McKitchen Upchurch and Excell Adams Upchurch.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Upchurch of the home, his daughter, Annette...
Donald Pope Parker
Nov 1, 2024
Donald Pope Parker, 79, passed away on his birthday, November 1, 2024, in Garner, NC. Born on November 1, 1945, in Wilmington, NC to Walter and Eva Parker, Donald grew up in Johnston County.
Donald served honorably in the US Navy in the 1960's and spent most of his career working for Nortel as a...
