Raleigh, NC Obituaries

Henry Arthur Helms, Jr. passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on August 10, 1937, and residing in Raleigh, North Carolina. Services will be held at Hayes Barton Baptist Chu...

David Alan Hinze , 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Stony Point, North Carolina. Born on June 2, 1964 in Hempstead, New York; he was the son of Frederick Hinze and Eileen Gu...

Mary Christine Rinehart passed away on April 1, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a life filled with love, laughter, and devoted service to others. Mary was born on October 9, 1968, in Indianapo...

Judith Lenore Feldman passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 83. A Committal Service will be held at Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery, 450 N State St, Raleigh, NC 27601, US, on April 3, 2026, from 10:00 am ...

Thomas Anthony Beck passed away on March 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, dedication, humor, and love for his family and friends. A proud graduate of Penn State University, Tom carrie...

Sharlene Ruth Johnson Slothower of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was a resident of The Cypress of Raleigh. Sharlene was born in Oak Park, Illinois, May 1, 193...

J. Frederick West, Ph.D. James Frederick “Fred” West, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on March 30, 2026. Born on December 24, 1947, in Salisbury, North Carolina, he was the son of Warren Wrig...

Susan Green Parker Parker, "Auntie Sue" to all, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on May 23, 1941, to Fred P. Parker Jr. and Mary Borden Parker, Susan grew u...

Ann Pavlovic Branaman, born July 11th, 1958, passed away on March 28th, 2026. Ann was born in Binghamton, NY, to Richard Pavlovic and Cecilia Ann Ambra Pavlovic. Ann lived in Binghamton, NY, until...

Betty Bowen Wicks, age 84, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Betty was born on December 16, 1941, in Whiteville, North Carolina. She was a woman of gentle spirit an...

Lino Orellana nació en La Zarza Victoria Yoro, Honduras, el 23 de noviembre de 1934. Previamente tuvo cinco hijos antes del matrimonio con la señora Norma Betulia Funes. La pareja tuvo nueve hijos, du...

Florence “Flo” Barclay Winston passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, after a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering service to others. She was 90 years old. Born on Ma...

Patricia Trower “Pat” Garrett (86) departed this life Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born in Tulsa, OK on October 2, 1939 where she spent her formative years. Pat attended Tulsa’s Central High Scho...

Francis Wilfred Wachter, M.D. died in his home at the Cypress of Raleigh on March 29, 2026. He was 91 years old. Fran was born in Wilmore, Pennsylvania to Karl Joseph Wachter and Mary Jane “Jennie" ...

Floyd Oliver Sistrunk entered eternal life on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Laurens County, SC, he spent most of his life in Charlotte. Having lost his father at a young age, Floyd grew up in ...

Susan Elizabeth Hill passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 88.

Hester Lockett Gregory Kirkham passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at The Cardinal Senior Community in Raleigh, North Carolina, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 92 years old and enjoyed...

Amy Lee Frady, of Raleigh, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 18, 2026. Born on October 29, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Oliver V. Frady III and Carolyn Jones Frady. Amy ...

Sandra (Sandie) Louise Smith (Laszewski), 80, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026. Born on May 25, 1945, in Johnson City, NY, Sandie was raised in Endwell, NY, where she d...

Beatrice Mara Spanner of Raleigh, NC passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the age of 16 months. Born with a serious and complex heart defect, she fought hard through many surgeries and procedure...

Richard Marc Rosenstock, age 70, passed away on March 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories. Born on June 9, 1955, in Ellenville, New York, Richard carri...

“My life has always been one of being loved.” – Jo Finnen Josephine Atherton Finnen, lovingly known as “Jo,” passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family and ...

Lynn Ann Peeler, beloved mother and friend. Lynn Ann Peeler, née Miller, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital on March 21, 2026, at the age of 74 after multipl...

Peggy Anne Gaddy Kearns, 84, passed away peacefully late Friday night, March 20, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Peggy was born on Friday, April 25, 1941, in Kannapolis, NC, to the late ...

Robert Carl Stoddard died March 21, 2026 of natural causes at home, cared for compassionately by his two sons and under care of Transitions Hospice. Family visitation will be Sunday,...

Helen Field Van Dorpe George passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born on October 27, 1926, and was a resident of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. She was born in Raleigh, attended C...

Michael Emory Mazarick, 74, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 18, 1952, Michael lived a life centered on family, music, and the connections he built wi...

Mary Ann Litts Lucas “Ann”, age 97, died peacefully on March 21, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1928, to the late Jay Casper Litts and Jane Harveycutter Litts. In addition to her parents, she is...

Nicholas A. Hayden passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 82.

Henry Fowler Thomas of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his favorite place, North Mrytle Beach, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and more friends than any...

Jeffrey Warren Yauger, 64, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by his family following a long battle with lung disease. Born in Richmond, Virginia, to the l...

Caroline Dobbs of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 7, 1942, Caroline (Carrie) was the daughter of the late Claire and Lu...

Bobbie Weeks Boylston, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on March 18, 2026. Bobbie was born in North Augusta, SC, on August 31, 1932, during the Great Depression and attended North Augusta High School. Bo...

Cary, NC – Timothy Wilfred Bessette, 74, beloved husband of Betty Ann Bessette—whom he met on a blind date at age 15 and who became his high school sweetheart—died on March 16, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. in D...

Jo Ann Zeblo Qualls passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born September 26, 1944, and was a native and a life-long resident of Raleigh. Jo Ann will be laid to rest beside her la...

Diana Whittington Barbee, 82, passed on March 14, 2026. Born February 22, 1944, Diana lived in Raleigh, North Carolina. A full obituary is forthcoming. A Celebration of Life will be held at Pleasa...

Eric Francis Nabatoff passed on March 15, 2026, at the age of 66. A Committal Service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612, US, on Mar...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loran Cole Hicks of Raleigh, NC on March 16, 2026. Loran was a devoted family man known for his kind heart, generosity and the passion for fishing, h...

Patricia Gregas passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born into a large, close-knit family of nine siblings, Patricia understood early on the profound value ...

Elaine Loyek, a dedicated mother, grandmother and teacher, passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 83. A longtime resident of Mahwah, New Jersey and East Dennis, Massachusetts, she spent her care...

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Gregg Siko who passed away on Friday, March 13th surrounded by loved ones in Raleigh, NC. Gregg was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer at the beginn...

Mary Alma Pauline McCool Singleton of Raleigh, NC passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on February 19, 1937 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Lewis McCool & Hazel Simpson McCool. She ...

Kenneth “Ken” Crawford Louck, 93, former longtime resident of Ancram, New York, died peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born on February 15, 1933, in Ancram, he was the son of ...

Peter “Pete” Demetriades, 86 passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at his home in Henderson, NC, near his loving wife Penny. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, on September 11, 1939, t...

Robert Elliot “Bob” Lucia, born October 18, 1923, in Hartford, Connecticut, passed peacefully on March 9, 2026, at the age of 102. Bob, who spent most of his life in West Hartford, Connecticut, was th...

Melissa Reba Hollander, 59, of Raleigh, NC, passed away March 9th, 2026. Missy was born in Bohemia, Long Island on February 3rd, 1967. She graduated from Connequot High School and continued on to re...

Douglas S. Burkey, age 73, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on March 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born on July 27, 1952, in Parkersburg, WV, to Mary Wines Burkey and Carl Burkey...

Betty Rushing Lineberger passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 6. Betty was born in Savannah, Georgia to Gordon and Ola Rushing on April 5, 1927. Her hometown and childhood f...

Marjorie Bunch Stephenson, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was born on December 5th, 1940, in Raleigh, NC, to Fred a...

Richard Arthur Hendren, Jr. passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on February 8, 1945. Richard lived most of his life in Raleigh, but recently moved to Clayton, North Carolina. Richar...