Obituaries

Jun 15, 2026

Ms. Kathy Ploskonka of Wake County peacefully passed away on June 15, 2026. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral arrangements are currently being finalized and will be shared in due course. May her memory be a lasting blessing to her family and friends.

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Mrs. Sandra Williams Tudor, transitioned on Sunday morning @2 AM while a Patient at UNC Chapel Hill Health & Hospitals.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jun 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Betty Ann Patacco

Betty Ann Patacco passed away peacefully surrounded by love after a life defined by strength, determination, devotion to family, and a spirit that could never be broken.

Born to Elsie Pearl and David Francis, Betty Ann was raised alongside her brothers Earl, William, and David, and her sister Janet, all of whom preceded her in...

Jun 10, 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Jun 6, 2026

Dora Leslie departed this life on June 6th, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jun 6, 2026

Elliott Fitzpatrick departed this life on May 6, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jun 3, 2026

Jun 2, 2026

Ms. Wanda Martinez, 64, passed away on June 2, 2026 at UNC Wayne Health & Hospitals in Goldsboro.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jun 1, 2026

Estrella Chirino Boykin, is survived by her daughter Lucille Boykin. Estrella was born in Cuba. After achieving her Law Degree she came to Miami FL and became a Teacher.She passed away peacefully at home with her family.

May 29, 2026

Ms. Lucille Freeman Hines, 93, who resided in Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away at Mesun Health Service.  Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 at State Street Church of God of Prophecy.  

The services will begin with an 11 am Visitation, a 12 Noon Funeral Ceremony and a 1:30 pm Burial at Carolina Biblical Gardens.  

May 29, 2026

Beverly Roan Moore, 73, of Raleigh transitioned at Tower Nursing & Rehabilitation Nursing Home.  

Arrangements are slated for Saturday, June 6, 2026 beginning with a 10:30 am Visitation and 11 am Funeral Ceremony at the Headquarters/Galleria for Lori’s Funeral Home located at 1110 Holmes Street, Raleigh, NC 27610.

May 29, 2026

Mr. Harold Smith of Raleigh passed on Friday, May 29, 2026 at UNC Rex Health & Hospitals in Raleigh.  

Arrangements are slated Thursday, June 4, 2026 where A Celebration of His Life Ceremony will be held beginning with the Visitation at 12 Noon at Lori’s Funeral Home located at 2720 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.  The Funeral will begin...

May 28, 2026

Ms. Ronesha Waggoner, 47, passed at UNC Rex Healthcare.  Arrangements are slated for Friday, June 5th beginning with a 12:30pm Visitation immediately followed by a 1:00pm Funeral Service at Lori's Funeral Home located at 2720 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh, NC.

May 23, 2026

Ms. Virginia Short, 80, of Raleigh transitioned from this life on May 23, 2026 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. 

Funeral arrangements are slated for Sunday, June 7, 2026 beginning with a 3:30 pm Visitation & 4 pm Celebration of Her Life Ceremony to be held at the Headquarters/Galleria for Lori’s Funeral Home located at 1110 Holmes Street, Raleigh.  

The Burial...

May 21, 2026

May 19, 2026

Mr. Robert Babiarz, 82, passed on May 19, 2026 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice Home located at 200 Hospice Circle in Raleigh.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.