Obituaries

Jul 5, 2025

Benjamin Brown, 77, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on December 17, 1947, Benjamin served honorably in the United States Air Force before embarking on a lifelong career as a cable splicer with Verizon. He worked diligently to provide for...

Jul 5, 2025

Catherine (“Cathy”) Douglas Mattocks Liner passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community in Raleigh. Cathy lived a remarkable life exemplified by her perseverance and service to others. She was truly an inspiration to all those who knew her well, and to many others who only knew her story.

Cathy was born...

Jul 4, 2025

Mr. Joseph Vogel, transitioned on July 4, 2025 at the SECU/UNC Hospice House in Smithfield.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Juan D. Nandiz passed away on July 2, 2025 at UNC Health & Hospitals.  Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.

Jun 28, 2025

Mr. Jeremiah Thornburg, Jr passed away at Tower Nursing  and Rehabilitation center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Jun 27, 2025

Ms. Linda Vertin transitioned at the SECU/UNC Hospice House in Smithfield.  Arrangements are pending.

Jun 26, 2025

Incomplete at this time.

Jun 26, 2025

Final arrangements to come.

Jun 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sandy Alexander Schofield

March 20, 1946 – June 25, 2025

Sandy Alexander Schofield, 79, of Durham, NC, entered eternal rest on June 25, 2025, at home

surrounded by family. Born in Ridgeway, Virginia, and raised in Martinsville, Sandy was known

for his servant’s heart, strong...

Jun 25, 2025

Roger E. Paquette, 86, of Morrisville, NC, and formerly of Saco, ME, passed away on June 25, 2025,

with his beloved wife and daughters by his side.

Born December 1, 1938, in Biddeford, ME, to Annette (Baillargeron) and Laurier Paquette, Roger was

the devoted older brother to Guy (Monique) Paquette and...

Jun 23, 2025

Mr. Duke passed away on June 23, 2025. Final arrangements are not complete at this time.

Larry survived by brothers, Tony Duke, (Donna), and Ronnie Duke. Sisters, Elaine Raper (Dennis) & Christy Horne (Deon). He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

He...

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. Michael Sykes transitioned from this life on June 18th, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at this hour.

Jun 17, 2025

Josephine Patillo 01/10/1950-06/16/2025

Josephine Patillo, 75, passed away on June 16, 2025, in Fuquay Varina, NC.

Born on January 10, 1950, Josephine was a graduate of Person High School. She began her

professional life in the hospitality industry as a restaurant server and later transitioned to a role

with UNC Environmental...

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Miguel Aviles passed away on June 17, 2025, at Duke Raleigh Hospital.  Arrangements are incomplete.

Jun 15, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Hollifield, 78 of Louisburg passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Tower Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh.  Final arrangements are pending at this time.

Jun 14, 2025

Ms. Gloria Harrell passed away on June14, 2025 at WakeMed Health & Hospitals.  Final arrangements are pending.

Jun 13, 2025

Glenwood Gill Baum passed away on June 13, 2025, in the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield,

North Carolina, at the age of 87.

He was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on September 17, 1937, and married Peggy

Meekins in 1956. Together they raised four children in Hopewell, Virginia. Glenn worked...

Jun 8, 2025

Little Baby Delcid Castellanos passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Waite Medical Center located at 3000 Nubin Ave. in Raleigh. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jun 5, 2025

Ms. Lisa Pingram passed away on June 5, 2025 at her home in Garner.  Final arrangements are pending.

Jun 5, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.