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Daisy Wall Richardson, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 29, 2024 after a long battle with melanoma. Born on January 29, 1931, Daisy was the seventh child born to the late Herbert Clyde Wall and Clyde Mae Medlin Wall. She retired after 34 years of service from Westinghouse Corporation. Daisy was a faithful member of Longview Baptist Church and most recently a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Anne...

James "Robert" Gardner, age 91, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Edgecombe County on August 2, 1932, he was the son of the late John Henry Gardner and Virginia Frances Smith Munn. Robert earned a Bachelor’s Degree from East Carolina University. After graduating he proudly served his country in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged as a Captain in 1970. He was a dedicated member of St. James United Methodist Church in Raleigh, where he generously...

William Earl Carlyle, Jr, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born December 10, 1943 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late William Earl Carlyle and Lily Flood Carlyle. Billy enjoyed NASCAR, camping, and spending time with family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends...

On April 23rd, 2024, Ranchhodbhai Girdharbhai Patel, born June 23, 1934, passed on surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Ramanben Patel, four kids, Damini, Darshan, Hemangini and Himadri Patel as well as nine grandkids and 3 great grandchildren. His journey through life was a testament to resilience, hard work, and unwavering love for his family. He originated from humble beginnings yet he exemplified the true essence of perseverance as he succeeded in providing a...

Victor “Vic” Eugene Lebsock, age 74, died peacefully on April 22, 2024 following a brief illness. He was a devoted and supportive husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. The oldest of eight children, Vic was born on May 6, 1949 in Brush, Colorado to the late Clarence Victor Lebsock and Mary Ellen (Fulton) Lebsock. He spent his childhood in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He treasured his school experience in Fort Morgan participating in football, baseball, show choir, and...

Daniel “Danny” Wayne Souza, 76, passed away from heart failure peacefully at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 22, 2024.Danny was born November 7, 1947 in Turlock, California to Manuel Joseph Souza and Mary Ferreira Souza. The Turlock area was his home all of his life. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1965. He was an All-Conference player on their winning football team. He also excelled in wrestling, winning the Northern California state wrestling championship....

COL Aubrey Lewis Wood III, Retired            August 6, 1965  -  April 20, 2024 There is not enough paper to capture the legacy of “The Colonel” Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage These are the Army values. Anyone who knew Aubrey knows that he lived every aspect of his life by this code! He set a high standard for his family and anyone who worked for him. His humility and genuine love and...

Clara Denning Cobb, age 81, passed away on April 20, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1943 in Johnston County NC to the late John L. Denning and Euvene P. Denning. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Willard (Jack) Cobb, son Jay Cobb (wife Heather), son Jim Cobb (wife Denise), granddaughter Dana Lewis (husband Dan), grandson Aaron Cobb, grandson Noah Cobb (wife Stephanie), and grandson Jakob Cobb (partner Sydney). In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her...

Grace Belle Pearce Chamblee, 91, passed peacefully on April 18, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1932 to the late Bennett H. and Nannie Watson Pearce. She grew up in Wake County. Grace loved children and served faithfully in several preschools and daycares throughout her life, until she retired, including Calvary Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Street Baptist Church in Raleigh, Brentwood Daycare in Raleigh, and Pilot Baptist Church Daycare in Zebulon. She was able to love and minister to...

Thomas “TJ” Joseph Fox, Sr., of Knightdale, age 71, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born in Washington, PA on May 31, 1952 to the late Harry Joseph Fox and Barbara Ann Geary Fox. TJ worked as a salesman/recruiter for many years. He loved westerns, the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and gardening. No one was a stranger to TJ, he treated many like an old friend. He was a loving, amazing, and memorable person and will be incredibly missed. He is survived by his wife of...