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Mary Grace Poole Ray, 93, passed away at her home on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born in Wake County on October 23, 1927 to the late Horace Poole and Syrama Jones Poole. Grace graduated from Rolesville High School and married the love of her life George Rocher Ray on June 8, 1946. They settled on Davistown Road in Wendell and she was a devoted farmer’s wife and a beloved mother. Grace was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was active in the church choir, a Sunday school...

Donald Hugh Bunn, 71, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 20, 1949 to the late Frank Russell Bunn and Marion Luella Terry Bunn. Donald served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, receiving a Vietnam service medal. On June 21, 1968 he married the love of his life, Betty Carroll Bunn. Donald was a self-employed machinist and owned and operated Bunn Plastic Fabrication. He loved to play golf, work in his shop and spend...

Diane Bryant Cooke, 71, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born August 7, 1949 in Wake County to the late Avon Washington “A.W.” Bryant and Mary Jean Batton Bryant. Diane graduated from Middlesex High School and attended Hardbarger Business College in Raleigh. She retired with 30 years of service from the State of North Carolina working as an event planner with The McKimmon Center and as an administrative assistant with the Department of Administration....

Mary Anne Vaughan Hicks, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born February 3, 1934 in Wake County to the late Bernie Lee Vaughan and Ruby Pollard Hughes. She retired with many years of service with Acroprint of Raleigh. After retiring she enjoyed working in her yard and taking care of her azaleas.  A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at New Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetery, Mailman Road, Knightdale.  Mary Anne is survived by daughters:...

Patricia Ann Wilkinson Parr, 88, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 after months of declining health. She was born July 21, 1932 in Guilford County to the late Robert Graham Wilkinson and Effie Lou Lowery Wilkinson.  She is survived by her son, Robert Colon Parr; grandchildren: Robin Parr and Emily Parr; great-grandchildren: Hailee, Zoey, Lola, and Lexie Meza, Bianca Rodriquez; daughter-in-law, Melba Faircloth; grandson-in-law, Gustavo Vindel; step-grandchildren: Michael and Jeremy...

William “Bill” Eli Phelps Jr., 94, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. Bill was born July 2, 1926 in Durham County to the late Willie Eli Phelps and Beulah Mae Wilson Phelps. He graduated from Apex High School in 1943 and served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Bill graduated from Louisburg College and began his working career with the NC Milk Commission as an auditor. He retired from NC Farm Bureau where he served as a Management Specialist working with...

Lewis Edwin Canady, 63, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born August 12, 1957 in Robeson County to the late Edwin G. Canady, Jr. and Helen Davis Canady. He honorably served his country in the US Army and NC National Guard. Lewis owned and operated Canady’s Overhead Doors. He was always smiling, never met a stranger and made the best of any situation he was dealt.   The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at L....

Ricky Ty Baucom, 65, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born December 10, 1955 in Wake County to the late Edward W. Baucom, Jr. and Gloria Inge Baucom. He honorably served his county in the US Navy with 20 years of service.  A graveside service will be held 9:00 am, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144 with Military Honors. Masks are required to attend the service.  Surviving: wife, Cathy Mohn Baucom;...

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Michael Anthony Mendoza announce his passing on Easter Sunday (April 4th, 2021) in Zebulon, NC.  He was dearly loved as a devoted husband and father. Michael grew up in Lindsay, CA, and pursued a career in the television industry, which led him to KMPH in Fresno and various companies spanning San Diego, San Jose, and North Carolina.  He is survived by his devoted wife, Stacey, his three sons: Mitchell, Morgan, and Nate; his father,...

Charles (Chuck) Rex Bettilyon, 79, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Raleigh, NC. He was born July 23, 1941 in Massilon, OH to the late Charles O. Bettilyon and Betty Slates Bettilyon. Chuck honorably served his country in the US Marine Corps and retired from IBM as an Industrial Engineer/Project Manager. Chuck was devoted to his family and very active in his community.  His wishes were to be cremated and no services held.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith...