Boyd Watson Holder, Jr.

Aug 19, 2026

Boyd Watson Holder, Jr, age 55, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on August 19,2026 at his residence. He was born on September 15, 1970, in Raleigh, NC, to Boyd and Nancy Holder. He was united in marriage to Sharon Copas Holder, on February 10, 1996. Together they shared 29 years of marriage and two beautiful kids. He was a...

Virginia Garner Mann

Aug 18, 2026

Virginia Garner Mann, 96 

Of Raleigh went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 18, 2026. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Mildred Simpkins Garner and Gordon Lancelot Garner, husband Manly Glenwood Mann, Jr, sister Jean Garner Meekins and brother Gordon Lee Garner, Sr. 

A native and lifelong resident of Raleigh, Virginia graduated from Hugh Morson High School...

Paul Edward Campbell

Aug 6, 2026

Paul Edward Campbell, 91, passed into eternal life on August 6, 2026. Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Taft and Grace Bradshaw Campbell. 

Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957. He continued his education by graduating from East Tennessee State University and later earning a Master's degree from Appalachian...

Melva Rose Haberstumpf

Jul 28, 2026

Melva Rose Haberstumpf

May 22, 1945 – July 28, 2026



On Tuesday, July 28, Melva Rose Haberstumpf, formerly Melva Rose Hampton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a brief battle with cancer. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly and a devoted team of hospice nurses, at the age of 81. Rose lived her...

Joseph Simmon Mooneyham, Jr

Jul 27, 2026

Joseph Simmon Mooneyham Jr.

Joseph “Joe” Simmon Mooneyham Jr. passed away on July 27 in his home in Raleigh. Joe was born in Raleigh on April 7, 1944, and raised in Garner. He graduated from Garner High School in 1962, and then went on to enjoy a distinguished career in the Army National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1988...

Josephine Yamoah Odoom

Jul 16, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Josephine Yamoah Odoom

With love and gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Josephine Yamoah Odoom, affectionately known as "Mama Jo" by her family and friends and simply "Mom" to her children. She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, July 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, enduring strength, and unconditional love. Josephine was preceded...

Catina Renae Horton

Jul 11, 2026

Catina Renae Horton, lovingly known as "Tina," was born on April 3, 1973, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jesse Horton and Betty Cobb Partin.

Tina received her education through the Wake County Public School System. She was a fun-loving spirit who enjoyed dancing, making people laugh, and bringing joy wherever she went. Tina had a personality that was larger than life....

Margaret "Peggy" Garner

Jul 7, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Garner

Peggy was the daughter of Paul S. Griffith and Isabel Griffith both educators in the fields of Music, French, English and Administration. Music was a special love for the Griffith Family.  Peggy's mother was a fine pianist and encouraged Peggy to take piano at the age of 4.  Peggy's father was an accomplished organist and performed locally for...

Helen Mae Leamer Wilt Neal Banks

Jul 6, 2026

Helen Banks passed away peacefully on July 6th. She was preceded in death by her parents Clara Jane Kohn Leamer and Lester Calvin Leamer.

Helen is survived by her two daughters: Sandra Lee Wilt Weyant and husband Jack and Ronda L. Wilt Currin and husband Timothy. She is also survived her grandchildren: Casey R. Weyant Bauer, John T. Weyant Jr., Sabrina...

William Ora Banks

Jul 4, 2026

William "Billy" Ora Banks passed away on July 4, 2026 at the age of 92. Billy was born on December 3, 1933, to William Jackson Banks and Mary Jenkins Crutchfield. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Ann Covington Banks. 

Billy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time with his family. He...