Donna Jean Howell
Aug 14, 2014
Donna Jean Howell, 80, died Thursday at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a retired employee of the Wake County Department of Social Services with 32 years of service. Mrs. Howell enjoyed reading and was an avid baseball fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed telling stories about growing up with her older brothers. She also loved...
Kenneth Mccoy Ray
Aug 12, 2014
Obituary of Kenneth Ray Kenneth McCoy Ray, 71, died at his residence on Tuesday evening. He was a retired manager with Winn Dixie after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Garner Masonic Lodge and was a loving husband, father and father-in-law who enjoyed Nascar, fishing and spending time with his family at the beach. A funeral...
Paul Junior Dezern
Aug 12, 2014
Paul Junior Dezern, 76 of Raleigh passed away, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Wake Medical Center. Born September 13, 1937, he was the son of the late Clayer Dezern and Lula Ayers Dezern. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Paul Wayne Dezern; brothers, Jimmy Dezern, Arvey Dezern, and Max Dezern; sisters, Hazel Asheworth,...
Barbara Kingsbury Wilson
Aug 7, 2014
Obituary of Barbara Wilson Barbara Kingsbury Wilson, 88, a former resident of Raleigh, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ onThursday, August 7, 2014. Her greatest joy in life was her family and ministering to others in the name of Jesus. She was in fellowship and resided at Pittsboro Christian Village. Surviving are her sons, Doug Wilson...
Bobby Lane Vaughan
Aug 6, 2014
Obituary of Bobby Vaughan Bobby Lane Vaughan, 59 of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Rex Hospital. Born November 22, 1954 in Raleigh, NC, he was the son of the late Floyd Vaughan and Shirley Weatherspoon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sherre Marie Edwards. Bobby is survived by his daughter,...
Beverly Ann Freeman
Aug 6, 2014
Beverly Ann Freeman, 50, of Zebulon passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at her home. Born September 11, 1963, she was the daughter of Julia E. Johnson and the late Joseph H. Freeman. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Freeman. Beverly is survived by her sons, Michael Prince and Justin Freeman. A...
John David Smith
Aug 4, 2014
Obituary of John Smith John David Smith, 85, died peacefully Monday at Wake Med in Raleigh. He was a native of Harnett County and was employed by Carolina Power and Light Co. retiring with 37 years of service. John was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He served as a "Den Father" with Cub Scouts...
Evangela D. Smith
Aug 3, 2014
Obituary of Evangela Smith Evangela D. Smith, 64, died August 3, 2014, with her family by her side in Raleigh, NC She was born December 14, 1949, in Lynchburg Virginia to the late Mr. William Jones and the late Ms. Lucy Jones also of Lynchburg, Virginia Evangela was preceded in death by her late husband Mr. John W Smith and...
Fred Hudson Taylor
Aug 3, 2014
Obituary of Fred Taylor Fred Hudson Taylor, 73, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Wake Med in Raleigh, surrounded by his family. Fred and his wife Jo, enjoyed retirement and living on Lake Gaston. He retired from WRAL-TV as a news reporter / anchor and assignment editor. All of his hard work and contributions will forever leave a stamp...
Doris Swinson Johnson
Jul 28, 2014
Obituary of Doris Johnson Doris Swinson Johnson, 78, of Raleigh, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Rex Hospital. Born February 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Horace Grey Swinson and Bessie Lee Sullivan. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 59 years and 10 months, William James Johnson; son, Lewis Johnson; daughters, Terri McCreary, Kim...