Willie Russell Purdee
Nov 9, 2013
Obituary of Willie Purdee Willie Russell Purdee, Jr., 76, of Clayton, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2013 at his home. Born in Wake County, NC, he was the son of the late Willie Russell Purdee Sr. and Foy Belvin Purdee. Willie was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time at the coast fishing. Willie will be truly...
Claude A. Foster
Nov 8, 2013
Obituary of Claude Foster Claude Austin Foster, Sr., 87, of Raleigh, passed away, Friday Morning, November 8, 2013 at his home. Claude was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances Eubanks Foster, six brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by one son, Austin Foster, Jr. (Pat), two daughters, Donna Kirby (Donnie), Cathy Ray (Brian, Sr.), six...
John W. Reasons
Nov 7, 2013
Obituary of John Reasons Jackie died on November 7, 2013 at his home in Cary. He was born on July 27, 1949 in Raleigh to John W. and Margaret Hayes Reasons. After graduating from Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, he attended Campbell University and received a bachelor's degree in business administration. He was employed by the NC Division of...
Dean Allen Craghead
Nov 6, 2013
Obituary of Dean Craghead Dean Allen Craghead, 66, of Garner, passed away Wednesday morning, November 6, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born April 24, 1947 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Loren and Berniece Craghead. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 48 wonderful years, Faye Craghead; a son, Kevin Craghead...
Annie Stephens
Nov 4, 2013
Obituary of Annie Stephens Annie Pearl Stephens, 88, of Lawndale Manor, died Monday, November 4, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon Friday at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are her daughters, Cookie Davis and Susie Stallings; sons, Bill Stephens, Freddy Stephens and David Stephens; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at Montlawn...
Virginia Cooke Coker
Nov 3, 2013
Obituary of Virginia Coker Virginia "Dare" Coker, 77, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Her four children were by her side as she peacefully closed her eyes and went to sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Otho "Graham" Coker; daughter, Deborah Lynn Coker; father, Johnnie Otis Cooke; mother, Minnie...
Gary Harold Robbins
Nov 2, 2013
Obituary of Gary Robbins Gary Harold Robbins, 58, died Saturday at Rex Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of High Point and grew up in Cary. He was a graduate of both Cary High School and NC State University. He retired from 3M Corporation as a sales and marketing manager after 35 years of service. He...
Thottathil Varughese Oommen
Oct 30, 2013
Obituary of Thottathil Oommen Dr. Thottathil Varughese (T.V.) Oommen, born August 29, 1934 in Tiruvalla, India, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Annamma. They were married on May 27, 1963 and celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. He has a daughter, Minnie Buerkle, of Vienna, VA (spouse Don Buerkle) and...
Rachel Barham Watkins
Oct 28, 2013
Obituary of Rachel Watkins Rachel Barham Watkins, 93, passed away on October 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving son Gene. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Eugene Watkins; daughter, Sharlene Miles and husband Craig. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Montlawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow Montlawn...
William Lynn Robbins
Oct 26, 2013
Obituary of William Robbins William Lynn Robbins, Sr., 77, of Raleigh, passed away Saturday morning, October 26, 2013 at his home. Bill was predeceased by his parents William Carlton Robbins (10-23-1908 to 02-28-52) and Nancy Ruth Hall (10-17-10 to 10-13-95). He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eva Carol Barnes, formerly of Lumberton, NC, a daughter, Leslie Robbins...