Obituaries
Michael Washington
Jul 23, 2025
Our beloved uncle, Michael Tyrone Washington, 66, formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on July 22, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Michael will be remembered for his big infectious smile and his humorous personality. There is now a void in our lives without “Uncle Mike”. We will
miss him but we rejoice in knowing...
Robert Joseph Stagnaro
Jul 18, 2025
Mr. Robert Joseph Stagnaro passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Durham at the Veteran’s Hospital. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for an 11 AM Mass on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church located at 804 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513. Immediately following the Mass, the Burial will follow at Wake Memorial...
Linda Diane Ledbetter
Jul 8, 2025
Linda Diane Ledbetter, 58, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on July 8, 2025. Born on February 5, 1967, in Raleigh, NC, Linda brought light, laughter, and love to everyone she encountered.
Linda was the life of the party, known for her quick wit, her unbeatable card-playing skills, and her love for fishing. She...
Daniel Valladares-Espinoza
Jul 7, 2025
Funeral arrangements are slated for Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9 AM- 12 PM for the Viewing and Visitation. The Celebration of His Life Ceremony will begin at 12 Noon until 1:30 PM at the Headquarters/Galleria for Lori's Funeral Home located at 1110 Holmes Street, Raleigh, NC 27610. The Graveside Ceremony will begin at 2 PM at Historic Oakwood...
Benjamin Brown
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...
Catherine Liner
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...
Joseph Vogel
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.
Juan Dolores Nandiz
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Juan D. Nandiz passed away on July 2, 2025 at UNC Health & Hospitals. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.
Jeremiah Thorneburg, Jr.
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.
Linda Vertin
Jun 27, 2025
Ms. Linda Vertin transitioned at the SECU/UNC Hospice House in Smithfield. Arrangements are pending.
Sandy Schofield
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...
Roger Paquette
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...
Larry Duke
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...
Michael Sykes
Jun 18, 2025
Mr. Michael Sykes transitioned from this life on June 18th, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at this hour.
Josephine Patillo
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...
