Obituaries
Brenda Jackson
Jun 22, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Jackson passed on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh. Please keep the family lifted in prayer.
Robert Chavies, Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Mr. Robert Chavies, Jr. of Morrisville passed away on June 20, 2026. Funeral arrangements are being planned and will be available once finalized.
John Urista
Jun 19, 2026
Mr. John Urista of Henderson transitioned on June 19, 2026. Arrangements are being planned, and will be announced by his family.
Kathy Ploskonka
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 planned for 12:30 PM Celebration of Her Life Ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Lori's Funeral Home's Chapel. May her memory be a lasting blessing to her family and friends.
Sandra Williams Tudor
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.
Betty Ann Patacco
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...
Dora Leslie
Jun 6, 2026
Dora Leslie departed this life on June 6th, 2026. Arrangements are slated for a Graveside Ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Luke UCC Church Cemetery located at 2784 St. Luke Church Road, Goldston, NC 27262.
Elliott Fitzpatrick
Jun 6, 2026
Elliott Fitzpatrick departed this life on May 6, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Wanda Martinez
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.
Estrella Boykin
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.
Lucille Freeman Hines
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.
Beverly Roan Moore
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.
Harold Smith
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...
