Obituaries

Betty Blathers

Betty Blathers

Jan 11, 2026

Ms. Betty Blathers transitioned from this life on January 11, 2026 at UNC Johnston Health & Hospitals in Clayton.

A Celebration of Her Life Ceremony will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  The Viewing and Visitation will begin at 10 AM followed by the Funeral Ceremony which will start promptly at 11 AM at Lori’s Funeral Home Chapel located at...

Thomas L Morgan

Thomas L Morgan

Jan 10, 2026

Mr. Thomas L. Morgan, 80, passed away on January 10, 2026, at Pruitt Rehabilitation & Health on Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603.  

The Celebration of His Life Ceremony will begin with  a Public Viewing which will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 pm at Lori’s Funeral Home located at 2720 S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh. 

 The Funeral...

Francisco Alvarez-Diaz

Francisco Alvarez-Diaz

Jan 9, 2026

Mr. Francisco Alvarez-Diaz’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 2-4 pm at Lori’s Funeral Home located at 2720 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.

Jocelyn W Singletary

Jocelyn W Singletary

Jan 8, 2026

Mrs. Jocelyn W. Singletary, 82, of Raleigh passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home.  Funeral arrangements are slated for 11:30 Visitation and 12 Noon Celebration of Life Ceremony to be conducted on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Hayes Chapel Christian Church located at 315 E. Garner Road, Garner.  

The Burial will follow at Singletary Cemetery in Bladenboro.

Sandy Pearce

Sandy Pearce

Jan 7, 2026

Ms. Sandy Pearce transitioned on January 7, 2026, at her home in Raleigh.  Arrangements are incomplete at this hour. 

Kathleen Tillman von Hagel

Kathleen Tillman von Hagel

Jan 6, 2026

Ms. Kathleen Tillman von Hagel passed away on January 6, 2026, at Wellington Rehabilitation Healthcare located at 1000 Tandal Place, Knightdale, NC 27545.  Arrangements are pending at this hour.

Deryl Jones

Deryl Jones

Jan 4, 2026

Deryl Jones of Raleigh transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at home.  Arrangements are being planned, and will be made available once completed.

Juan Olivera Martinez

Juan Olivera Martinez

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Juan Olivera Martinez passed away on January 3, 2026 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice House in Raleigh.  Arrangements are pending at this hour.

Louis McCann

Louis McCann

Jan 1, 2026

Mr. Louis McCann transitioned on January 1, 2026.  Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026,  

Michael Andrew Stanberry

Michael Andrew Stanberry

Dec 25, 2025

Michael Stanberry, Sr. transitioned on December 25, 2025.  Funeral arrangements are slated for Friday, January 16, 2026 beginning with a 12:30 PM Visitation followed by a 1 PM Celebration of His Life  Ceremony located at 2720 South Wilmington St. in Raleigh, the Raleigh Funeral Home. There will also be a Wake Ceremony to be observed on Thursday, January 15, 2026...

Frederic Clignett

Frederic Clignett

Dec 21, 2025

Mr. Frederick Clignett passed away at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill on December 21, 2025.  Arrangements are pending at this time.