Oct 29, 2022

Ronnie W. Smith, 78, of Wendell, passed away in Raleigh on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born in Harnett County, on October 7, 1944 a son of the late Willie and Flossie Mae (Tilley) Smith. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings: Tommy Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Smith and Connie Smith.

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Oct 27, 2022

Nancy Smith Byrd, 84, of Apex, passed away in Garner, on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born in Johnston County on October 2, 1938 a daughter of the late Hiram and Thelma (Tart) Smith. Along with her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Richard Byrd, her daughter Kathy Creech, and her brothers, Keith and Ken Smith....

Oct 26, 2022

Golda Batten Steele, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

A service will be held Tuesday, November 1 at 2 pm at Montlawn Funeral Home, Raleigh, NC.

Golda was born October 8, 1937, in Micro, NC, to J.H. and Agnes Batten.  She is survived by brother, Harold Batten (Pat); and...

Oct 25, 2022

Kenneth Wooten, 75 formerly of Raleigh, NC was diagnosed with CJD October 1 st and passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 25 th , 2022. He was born to John and Gertrude Wooten in 1947. He graduated from Garner High School in 1966.

Kenneth married Connie in 1980 and worked at Rockwell Int....

Oct 24, 2022

Frances Savannah Layton Hall, age 84, passed away quietly in her home. A dedicated mother, grandmother, and friend to all, she leaves behind the portrait of an old fashion but modern women who lived an adventurous life in interesting times.

Frances, as she liked to be called, was born to Lillie Emily Harmon...

Oct 22, 2022

Charles J. Atkins, 92, died Saturday October 22, 2022 in his home. He was born March 26, 1930 in Wake County, a son of the late Arthur Rowland Atkins and Swannie (Williams) Atkins.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers: Lealond Atkins  and J. Lee Atkins.

Charles is survived by his loving...

Oct 21, 2022

Jill Marie Witmer, 49, passed away October 21, 2022 at home in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 13, 1973 to Donna and Edward Walters. She attended Milbrook High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jill was a skilled Cosmetologist. Jill furthered her education through multiple institutions such as; Troutman's School of Cosmetology and Johnston...

Oct 16, 2022

Douglas Hubert Nowell, 90, of Raleigh, went to be with his heavenly family on October 16, 2022. He was born in Raleigh on January 30, 1932 a son of the late Henry and Asenath (Wellons) Nowell.

Doug graduated from Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh. He served in the US Army as a heavy tank mechanic. He...

Oct 16, 2022

Jean Byerly Sullivan, 75, of Louisburg, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Louisburg. She was born July 29, 1947 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late James Byerly, Jr. and Mary (Nance) Byerly. Along with her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband Wayne.

Jean graduated from Garner High School in...

Oct 15, 2022

Frances Phillips Randolph, 91, of Raleigh, passed away on Saturday October 15, 2022. She was born in Wake County, a daughter of the late Edgar Phillips, Jr. and Emma Mclean.

Frances worked most of her life as a legal secretary and in recent years before her health declined, she worked for the US Postal Services. She loved...