Obituaries

Gary Smith

Gary Smith

Oct 25, 2025

Mr. Smith transitioned at the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield on October 25, 2025.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Charles Mix

Charles Mix

Oct 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles “Chuck” Mix

July 4, 1939 – October 23, 2025

Chuck Mix, a devoted father, grandfather, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born on Independence Day in 1939, Chuck embodied the spirit of determination and hard work throughout his life. After serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, he began...

Vannessa Klein

Vannessa Klein

Oct 17, 2025

       Vannessa Jean Marie Klein-Williams 

            December 1986 – October 2025

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful, vibrant, and vivacious butterfly, Vannessa — a beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, and niece — who left us unexpectedly this past Sunday.

Vannessa has been reunited with her Grandma Rita, Grandpa...

David Finn

David Finn

Oct 17, 2025

David Ward Finn, 81, passed away, while in the loving care and company of his son John and John’s wife Susan, on Friday October 17, 2025. His difficult battle with dementia has ended.

Dave was preceded in death by his Father Maxwell Wilson Finn, Mother Kathleen Grady Finn, Brother Charles Robert Finn, Daughter Christina Margaret Finn, and Nephew Michael Nelson Finn.

Dave...

Reginald Milbourne

Reginald Milbourne

Oct 14, 2025

Reginald “Red” Milbourne’s life will be honored with a Celebration of His Life Ceremony on Sunday, October 19, 2025 beginning with a 2:30 Visitation and a 3:30 Celebration Service.  Both events will be held at the Headquarters/Galleria for Lori’s Funeral Home located at 1110 Holmes Street, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Billy Champion

Billy Champion

Oct 13, 2025

On Oct 13th Billy Wayne Champion passed away at his home.

He is survived by his mother Janet Hatcher and her husband Jerry Hatcher, his daughter and her husband Kirstyn and Joe Champion, Sisters, Ann Allen and Sandy and Joseph Hommel, brothers William Joey Allen, Chris and Dena Allen and Roy and Caroyln Champion and numerous neices and nephews.

On Oct 26th,...

Alvin Lamar Saunders III

Alvin Lamar Saunders III

Oct 11, 2025

Mr. Alvin Saunders III, transcended from this life on October 11, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Funeral arrangements are planned and are listed at this time.

Rothschild Redding

Rothschild Redding

Oct 9, 2025

A Celebration of His Life service will be observed on Friday, October 17, 2025 beginning at 10 AM for the Visitation and 10:30 am for the Funeral Ceremony to be held at the Galleria/Headquarters for Lori’s Funeral Home.  The address is 1110 Holmes Street, Raleigh, NC 27610.

The Burial will take place in Wilmington, NC at Pollock Cemetery.

Freddie English

Freddie English

Oct 9, 2025

Fred Allen English, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away tragically on October 9, 2025, as the result of a train accident. His passing was sudden and heartbreaking for all who knew him.

Freddie lived a life full of highs and lows, but through it all, he remained uniquely himself — talkative, outgoing, and never one to meet a stranger. Whether in...