Jacob Basco Lewis, 80, of Garner passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was born September 14, 1937 in Wake County son of the late Bernice T. and Elsie Rhora Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a school teacher for 30 years and was also a 4H Leader. He was a graduate of UNC Chapel...
Garl Draughon, 87, passed away from a sudden illness on October 19, 2017 at Wake Medical Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was born at home in Yadkin County, NC to Samuel Russell Daughon and Pearl Wagoner Draughon. He is predeceased by his parents; his brother Glen Thomas; his grandson Samuel Lawrence and his sister Ruby Draughn Hayes. Garl graduated from...
Shirley Bode Ruesch beloved wife of Alvin Ruesch passed away at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Shirley and Alvin were married for 59 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, sons David and wife Lynn, John and his wife Kim. a daughter Robin and her husband Richard, five grandsons; Gary and his wife Heather, Greg and his wife Toni,...
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Tabler, 93, of Garner passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her home. She was born November 30, 1923 in Shepherdstown, WV daughter of the late Charles Ernest and Susan Elizabeth Weller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irving Hensell Tabler, Sr. and three brothers, William E. Weller, John Weller and Charles Weller. Mrs....
Kathleen N. Byrd, 86 of Garner passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. She was born April 8, 1931 in Johnston County. Mrs. Byrd was a charter member of St. Andrews Methodist Church she sang in the choir for 40 years, taught Sunday school and was the head of the benevolent committee. She was a wedding planner and the co-owner of...
John Lassiter Horne 81 of Clayton passed away Tuesday September 19, 2017. He was born July 16, 1936 in Wake County son of Ovie John and Ilamae Horne. John served in the Army he worked and retired from Capital Towers in Raleigh. John also enjoyed gardening and being with family and friends. John is survived by his wife of 58...
Medin Martinez, 94, devout Catholic, devoted husband, father and WW II Veteran went peacefully in his sleep. He lost his fight against cancer, but he never lost his heart and love for God. For those who knew him, Medin was a humble man, a true servant of God. Born and raised in Palmarejo, Puerto Rico he was the 3rd oldest...
Janice Mustian, 80, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She was born June 29, 1937 in Wake County daughter of the late John Bernard and Esther Smith Young. Mrs. Mustian was a member of Sunrise United Methodist Church in Holly Springs. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 21st at 1:00 P.M. at Sunrise United Methodist Church...
8/11/1965 - 9/12/2017 Johnny, Big John, PopPop Louisburg John passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 12th while in Hospice Care. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Steven Melvin & Linda Hanshaw Melvin. John is survived by his wife, Mary Thomas Melvin; a very special Aunt Brenda(Kent) Swinson that is his 2nd Mom; cousin Christy(Barry)...