Jan 26, 2026

Franky Joy Ruth, aged 71, of Wendell, passed into eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2025. Born on November 22, 1954, in Wake County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frank C. Ruth Jr. and Joy Hester Henderson Ruth. Her departure was preceded by her brother, Dr. Wayne Kimberly Ruth.

Franky dedicated her life...

Jan 23, 2026

Ann Whitaker-Sauls, 72, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026.

Ann was born on May 25 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Janet Musser Whitaker and Ralph Whitaker, Jr. She was also raised by her stepfather, Thomas Hackney, Jr. She grew up in Raleigh and Wilson, North Carolina. Ann attended high school at Vardell Hall...

Jan 22, 2026

Jimmy Glen Benson, born October 4, 1935, in Johnston County, North Carolina, passed away leaving behind a life well-lived, deeply loved, and richly remembered. The son of Lester and Leah Ogburn Benson, Jimmy carried with him a natural charm, quiet confidence, and a gift for making people feel seen—a trait that followed him from boyhood through his final days....

Jan 16, 2026

Annie Norris Messler

Passed peacefully at her residence on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Services held privately.

Jan 15, 2026

Dorothy (Dot) Thomas Jordan, age 84, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home in Raleigh.

Dorothy was born on August 20, 1941, in Wake County, North Carolina, to the late Raymond Darnell Thomas and Josephine Rogers Thomas. She spent her professional career in service to the State...

Jan 14, 2026

Annanias "Leo" Montgomery, 93, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Bella Rose Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Garner, North Carolina.

Born March 26, 1932, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Paris and James Montgomery, Sr., Annanias lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to family. He served...

Jan 13, 2026

Lucille Pait Crowder, 93, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born June 6, 1932, in Bladen County, North Carolina, to the late Zeb Vance Pait and Katie Jane Johnson Pait.

A faithful Christian, Lucille was a devoted member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church. She retired from Carolina Power and Light...

Jan 7, 2026

Caroline "Carrie" May Weyant, 77, of Smithfield, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 5, 1949, in Huntington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence "Buff" Burkhart and Gloria Henzel Burkhart.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Danny...

Jan 7, 2026

Charles Ervin Jones Sr. June 18, 1929 – January 7, 2026

Charles Ervin Jones Sr. passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026.

He spent his early years growing up in Raleigh, NC and attended Hugh Morson High School. A few years later he joined the Raleigh Police Dept. where he served for seven years. He...

Dec 30, 2025

Clara Mae Edwards Bennett September 12, 1926 – December 30, 2025 Raleigh, North Carolina

Clara Mae Edwards Bennett, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1926, at her family's farm in Beulaville, Duplin County, North Carolina. She grew up in that same home, surrounded by...