Howard Odell Strother

Nov 6, 2011

Obituary of Howard Strother Howard Odell Strother July 22, 1920 - November 6, 2011 Having been blessed with a full and rewarding 91 years, Howard Strother passed away November 6, 2011 at home on Strother's Farm where he lived and worked his entire life. His passage was peaceful, with his children by his bedside to comfort him as he departed...

Lauretta Millicent Smith

Nov 5, 2011

Obituary of Lauretta Smith Lauretta "Rusty" M. Smith, 89, of Raleigh, went to be with the Lord November 5, 2011 at her home. A native of South Bend, Ind., Rusty graduated from the University of Washington in 1968. Before earning her degree, she served with the United States Coast Guard in the Women's Reserve, being honorably discharged in 1946. Rusty...

Garland Page Gooch

Nov 5, 2011

Obituary of Garland Gooch Garland Page Gooch, 88, of Raleigh, died Saturday morning, November 5, 2011 at Brighton Gardens of Raleigh. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 p.m. Sunday. A native...

Burley Evans

Nov 4, 2011

Obituary of Burley Evans Burley Randolph "Randy" Evans, Jr., 76, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2011. Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. A native of Wake...

Rosa Mae Chavis

Nov 2, 2011

Obituary of Rosa Chavis Rosa Mae Chavis, 60, of Raleigh, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday evening, November 2, 2011. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

A. L. Holmes

Oct 31, 2011

Obituary of A. L. Holmes Albert Lawrence "Larry" Holmes, 87, of Raleigh, passed away Monday evening, October 31, 2011 at Rex Healthcare. Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Montlawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 - 3 p.m....

John Douglas Putnam

Oct 30, 2011

Obituary of John Putnam John Douglas Putnam, 72, of Raleigh, passed away Sunday evening, October 30, 2011 at Rex Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 -3 p.m....

Tonya Leigh Silver

Oct 26, 2011

Obituary of Tonya Silver Tonya Leigh Silver, 60, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She raised seven children and through the most difficult times in their lives and was a calming and loving Mother who always reminded them that "everything happens for a reason" and "what is meant to be, will be". Tonya...

Mary Catherine Williams

Oct 24, 2011

Obituary of Mary Williams Mary Catherine Williams, 90, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully after a short illness October 24, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2809 Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church...

Marie C. Sollars

Oct 23, 2011

Obituary of Marie Sollars A Celebration of her Life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday in the Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A native of Wake County, Marie is survived by her husband of 32 years, Johnny Sollars; son, Harold Robert Choplin, Jr.; daughter, Tara Heath; step daughter, Michelle Burgon...