After fighting a courageous battle for 5 long years, Shelley got her wings and took her flight on March 8, 2019. Shelley embodied the grace of an angel and had a love for all things beautiful. She was known for her infectious smile, quick giggle and kind, compassionate spirit.
Shelley was born on...
William (Bill) Franklin Wilson was born October 16, 1933 in Durham, NC, passed away March 8, 2019. He married Frances Andrews of Raleigh, NC on July 2, 1955. She was the daughter of Ruth Mary Gaylor and Joseph Ollie Andresw. Bill was the father of Kelley Marie Wilson of Knightdale, NC and Leslie Wilson Fleming of Florida; grandfather of...
Ms. Ruth Barefoot Thompson entered the gates of heaven on March 8, 2019 at the age of 78 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth is survived by her daughter Carol Boyette and husband Clyde of Raleigh; grandson Kyle Boyette and wife Suzanne of Roxboro; grandson Kevin Boyette of Raleigh; sister Lois B. Hood of Benson; brothers Darrell Barefoot and...
After a difficult but short-lived battle with cancer, Teresa "Terri" Rose Taylor died peacefully on March 2, 2019 at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was surrounded by her family, including her mother, sisters and brothers, husband, and children, when she passed, just the way she wanted it to be.
Terri...
Kelly was born February 6, 1933 in China Grove, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, and predeceased by wife Jean of 61 years on February 25, 2019. He is survived by son Kevin (Gayle), son Kyle (Amy), daughter Kim (Dan); six grandchildren: Beau, Brenna, Justin, Jessica, Brooke and Katie.
Kelly graduated...
Michael Paul Colo, 34, passed away at his home unexpectedly on February 27, 2019. Visitation will be held at Montlawn Funeral Home March 7, 2019 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM with a celebratory memorial service following directly after. Michael will be laid to rest in the peaceful Whispering Waters Garden at Montlawn Cemetery. Michael was born in Columbia,...
Jean was born in Sampson County May 15, 1935 to Egbert and Elsie Strickland, whom she was preceded in death. She is survived by her husband Kelly Barger of 61 years; son Kevin of Garner (Gayle), son Kyle of Raleigh (Amy), daughter Kim McMillan of Virginia Beach (Dan), sisters Faye McLamb (Berry), Becky Davis (Barry), and Dewanda Kay Matthis...
Jane was best known for her love of family and friends. Over the years, many of her favorite times were spent at the ballpark, beach or in Baltimore visiting family. After becoming a grandmother she spent many hours attending baseball and softball games, dance recitals, plays, concerts, cheer competitions, horse shows and football game half time shows. She enjoyed...
Paul "Tommy" Bridgers, 71, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on February 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife Kathy, son Paul, and two grandchildren, Kameron and Ashlee. Paul was a longtime contractor for Mallinckrodt Chemical Company of Raleigh.
Arrangements are being handled by Montlawn Funeral Home & Cremations, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603....