Apex, NC Obituaries

Dawn Justice, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all, passed away on September, 11, 2026 at the age of sixty-two. Dawn was the kindest soul, but above all, she was someone who found grea...

Jeanette Sonderberg Adamski (née Waller) was born to Eva and Joseph Waller, along with her twin brother, Daniel, in Chicago, IL, on July 7, 1931. After a life well lived, she passed away at 95 years o...

Charlotte passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, following a brief illness and surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born and raised in Miami, Florida, to Robert and Marguerite Ackerman. She ...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Maria Murello. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by those who loved her and music filled t...

Lynn Guerrera, a beloved and cherished matriarch whose life was defined by her compassionate spirit and selfless devotion to others, passed away leaving a legacy of heartfelt kindness and generosity. ...

Kenneth Arnold Duke, 82 of Apex, passed away on September 8, 2026. Kenneth was born on March 1, 1944, in Wake County, NC to the late Wallace Wayne Duke and Elizabeth Leona Baker. His first years were ...

Carmen Immaculada Cortell, 67 of Durham, passed away on September 7, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1959 in Bronx, NY to the late Vicente Barreres and Vicenta Miralles. She found immense joy in life’s...

Rolando Gutierrez Loreto, 83, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Born in Marinduque, Philippines, to the late Gonzalo Loreto and Dolores Gutierrez Loreto, he enlisted in ...

David Ross Frederick of Cary, North Carolina, 68 years of age, passed away on August 25, 2026. He was born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1958 to his parents, Albert and Ruth Frederick....

Jane Imelda (Heffernan) Gugger went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026, at age 98. She passed peacefully at home with family at her side, held by her children in her final moments. Born on S...

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, our beloved Kathy Sue went home to the Lord. Kathy was born on February 1, 1967, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania to John Addison Hagy Sr. and Nancy Jane (Hensel) Hagy. ...

Our Eleanor Frances Hennessey, wife of Stephen Patrick Hennessey (Steve), left us on August 24, 2026, after a brief illness. While she was impatient to see Steve again, she did stick around long enoug...

Patricia “Jan” Stricker, age 91, went to be with her lord and savior on August 15, 2026, of natural causes after a period of decline. She was born in Bartholomew, IN to the late, Roland and Irma Crawf...

Apex, NC - It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Vernice (Rath) Branager, 86, announce her passing on August 15, 2026 in Cary, NC. Frances was born and raised in Gulfport, MS. She attend...

In the year 1623, John Donne wrote: "Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee". A simple observation... but it made an impact on Jane. On August 13, 2026, Jane Stewart Spain Verster heard t...

Nell H. Cochran died on August 12, 2026. She was born Peggy Nell Hatfield on April 18, 1935 in Wake County, Sunset Lake Road, Apex, NC, the daughter of Leon S. and Nannie P. Hatfield. On August 14, 19...

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and proud veteran of the United States Navy Norman S. Smalletz, 83, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. Born in Pate...

Jean Travers, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on August 11, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. A loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and treasured friend, Jea...

Kenneth Roger Broll, 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Vivian Broll. Born on January 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to the...

The family of Richard “Dutch” Van Leeuwen is deeply saddened to announce his unexpected passing on August 8, 2026. Born on December 5, 1948, Dutch lived his life devoted to his family and close friend...

The world lost a brilliant mind and a wonderful man on August 1, 2026, when Raymond R. McHenry, of Cary passed away at the age of 97. He had a long and successful life surrounded by family. Born March...

Ruth Etta Simonson Davis, 92, completed her earthly walk and received her eternal reward July 29, 2026, at Wellmore of Tega Cay, South Carolina, where she had been living and, true to form, still find...

Doris Taylor Trasatto, age 74 of Cary, NC and formerly of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 at Transitions Lifecare. She was born in Chester, PA and was raised in Wilmington and Clay...

Robert Kenneth (Kenny) Bigham, 85, of Durham, North Carolina passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born February 7, 1941 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Robert Ney and Louie Gordon Bi...

Evan Douglas Currivan, age 24, of Apex, NC, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts to his parents, Douglas Brian Currivan and Julie Wurtz Currivan. Evan was a student at Weste...

Allison was an enduring optimist, a passionate enthusiast, and the best friend many people will ever have.   Allison Dianne Carter passed away on July 27, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina, after a sudde...

Age 91, of Apex, N.C., formerly of Knightdale, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Donald was born on October 13, 1934. He was the son of William Pretzel and Victoria Dabrowski Pretzel (Jur...

Calvin Arthur Clayton, 78, departed to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 20, 2026. Visitation with family will be held on Monday, July 27th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Athens Drive Baptist Church,...

Dr. D, Richard, Rich, Pop-Pop, Pasta Man. Regardless of the name by which you know him, Louis Richard DiDonato was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home a...

Danny Odell Clark, a man of deep faith, infectious humor, and profound dedication to his family, went home to be with his Lord on July 10, 2026. Born on January 17, 1939, Dan lived a wide-ranging and...

John Joseph Harvey (Jay), living in Cary, NC, passed away on July 8, 2026, surrounded by his daughters, at the age of 87. Jay was born in Albany, NY, and raised in Bennington, VT, by his parents Elean...

Monnie Bell O’Quinn Jenks passed away on July 8, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on October 29, 1938, in Harnett County, NC to the late, Bernice and Viola O’Quinn. Monnie was a hard worker ...

Rex Donald Haynes, 91 of New Hill and recently Cary, passed away on July 5, 2026. Rex was born on August 17, 1934 in Gate City, VA to the late Gilbert and Laverne Haynes. Rex loved watching his grandc...

Mary B. Stephenson, from Raleigh, passed recently. She is survived by her brother, Tommie Bland of Lillington, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents. Mary attended Raleigh City schools, graduati...

Donald Edwin Willetts, 83, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina, following a courageous battle with leukemia and lymphoma. He was surrounded by the love of his family dur...

Zelota Markham McDonald died June 28, 2026 at a nursing home in Pittsboro, NC. She was born in the Swift Creek community near Apex, NC to Excell and Leona Patterson Markham on May 31, 1934. Her husb...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Louise Wamsley Williford Jackie was born on July 22, 1942, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Alfred Joseph Wamsley and Verna Berdella Skundberg Wamsley and was raised in Tarboro, North ...

Paul Mills was born on May 6, 1963, in Raleigh, North Carolina to Norman and Pat Mills. As the only son and middle child, Paul spent his childhood in Trinity, North Carolina, where he developed the fa...

Mary Jane Ryan, 84, born December 19, 1941, passed on June 24, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC 27502, US, on July 1, 20...

Elsie Ray Goss, 98, of New Hill, NC entered the gates of Heaven on June 21, 2026. Elsie was born in Wake County and was a loving daughter of George and Katie Bell (Stanley) Ray. Elsie spent her child...

Louis “Lou” Albert Kirn, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home shortly before sunrise on June 17, 2026, from natural causes. He was 95 years old. Lou was born on October 20, 1930, i...

Robert Edward Wright, 77 of Fuquay Varina, passed away on June 14, 2026, after a brief illness. Robert, known by everyone as Bob, was born on July 27, 1948, in New York City to the late, Edward and ...

Annette Yvette Fraga passed on June 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Annette was a resident of Apex, North Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W Williams St, Apex, NC 275...

Margaret “Peggy” Shea Sabato passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 at the age of 86 in Smithfield, NC after a short illness. Peggy was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 5, 1940 to the late Charles ...

William “Bill” Travers Laundon, 65 of Apex, passed away on June 4, 2026. Bill was born on March 2, 1961 in Lawton, OK. Bill was a proud graduate of JR Reynolds high school in Winston-Salem as well a...

Michelina Delponte passed on June 3, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on July 18, 1938, and residing in Apex, North Carolina.

Nancy Claire Scheetz passed on June 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 23, 1935, Nancy lived in Apex, North Carolina.

John Edward Duggan, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on June 2, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina. He was born on July 28, 1928, in Manchester, New Hampshire. John was a beloved...

John Elvin Whetstone, 80, of Apex, passed away on May 31, 2026. John was born on August 26, 1945, in Bedford, PA, to the late Edwin (Paul) and Mary Lou Whetstone. Jack, as he was known, worked at IBM ...

Louise Matheny Squires York, 81, of Cary, died peacefully by her husband's side Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born February 26, 1945 in Charlotte NC, the eldest child of James Williamson Squires and...