David Charles Mertz
Jul 3, 2014
Obituary of David Mertz David Mertz, 70, of Cary died July 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edith. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, sons Craig and Derrick, and daughter-in-law, Christine. Donations to the David Mertz History Scholarship should be made to Heidelberg University, 310 East Market St., Tiffin, OH 44883. A private...
Donald Michael Sanders
Jul 2, 2014
Obituary of Donald Sanders Donald Michael Sanders died on July 2, 2014 while working outside on his farm home in Pinnacle, NC. His passing resulted from a tragic accident involving a riding lawn mower. Donald was 68 years old. Donald was born on July 30, 1945 in Pleasant Grove Township, Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Willis Vance and...
Hubert Edward Tant
Jul 2, 2014
Obituary of Hubert Tant, Jr. Hubert "Eddie" Edward Tant, Jr., 59 of Willow Springs, passed away, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 15, 1954 in Wake County, NC, he was the son of Ruth Tant Chappell, step-mother, Doris Pope Tant, the late Hubert Edward Tant, Sr and step-father, Billy William Chappell. In...
Larry Warner Curtis
Jun 26, 2014
Obituary of Larry Curtis Larry Warner Curtis, 75, of Raleigh passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2014. Born September 3, 1938 in Raleigh, NC, he was the son of the late Stanley Gifford Curtis and Agnes Mitchell Curtis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Bettie Jean Curtis. Larry is survived...
Ervin Lawrence Brown
Jun 25, 2014
Obituary of Ervin Brown, Jr. Ervin Lawrence Brown, Jr., 68, known to his friends and family as "Buster" passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict where he received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Buster was a self-employed mechanic and dump truck driver owner/operator....
Elizabeth Stevens Brooks
Jun 23, 2014
Obituary of Elizabeth Brooks Elizabeth "Betsy" Stevens Brooks, 61, a NICU nurse with Wake Med died at her home on Monday, June 23, 2014. She was born and raised in Raleigh and attended Fairmont United Methodist Church as a child. As an adult, she became active with the First Assembly of God where she taught Missionettes for over 25 years....
Donna Lynn Dayton-Smith
Jun 17, 2014
Obituary of Donna Dayton-Smith Donna Lynn Dayton-Smith, 53, of Willow Springs, died Tuesday morning at home. She was born November 29, 1960 in California to Wilfred and Louis Dayton. Mrs. Smith married Clyde Smith after she graduated from NC State university. She was a teacher at Wake Tech Community College for 18 years in the learning lab. Mrs. Smith is...
Joshua William Tomlinson
Jun 14, 2014
Obituary of Joshua Tomlinson Josh William Tomlinson "Mr. T", 96 of 25 Sunnybrook Rd formerly of 4420 Ryegate Drive Raleigh passed away in his sleep early June 14, 2014. He was born in Wilson, N. C. and moved to Goldsboro in the early 40's to work for Dewey Brothers Foundry. In 1955 he accepted a position with Southern Foundry and...
James Andrew Springer
Jun 13, 2014
Obituary of James Springer James Andrew Springer, Jr. 88, died Friday at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired customer service representative for Carolina Power and Light. He owned and operated a HVAC and refrigeration business in Southern Pines until 1971. James was a US Navy veteran from 1943-1946 and then entered the Naval Reserves in...
Robert Denis Mccarthy
Jun 9, 2014
Col. Robert Denis McCarthy (USMC), 79, of Raleigh, passed away Monday evening at The Cypress of Raleigh. Born January 9, 1935, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Charles W. McCarthy and Irene C. DeNis McCarthy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles "Charlie" W. McCarthy, Jr.; and a sister,...