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John Darrell Stanton, Sr., 62, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Wake Med. He was born June 16, 1958 on Monticello, New York to the late Albert George Stanton III and Nancy Johnson. John retired with twenty-five years of service from the United States Army as a CW-4 Warrant Officer. Following retirement, he continued to work with the Federal Government as an Assistant Facilities Manager with USAJFK-SWCS at Fort Bragg. John loved serving his country and received numerous medals, badges,...

Charles Albert Watson, 79, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born September 5, 1940 in Wake County to the late Roy Lee Watson and Elsie Mae Johnson Watson. He graduated in 1958 from Knightdale High School and went on to serve his country in the US Navy. In 1965 he joined the Raleigh Police Department where he retired as a lieutenant after 30 years of service. At retirement he was a supervisor of the major crimes division. Charles’ greatest love was his family, he loved to...

Clara Mae Hawley O’Neal, 94, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born December 29, 1925 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Earl Montague Hawley, Sr. and Lillian Kelly Hawley. Clara retired from the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department. She was a faithful member of Green Pines Baptist Church. Clara is survived by her children: Thedward Roy O’Neal, Jr. and wife Lana of Wake Forest, Douglas Waynne O’Neal of Smithfield, Ronald Eugene O’Neal and...

Freddie Max Wattenbarger, 80, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born April 29, 1940 in Sullivan County, MO to the late Gaddis Earl Wattenbarger and Dorothy Williams Wattenbarger. Freddie honorably served his country in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne division. He retired with over 50 years of service in the power line construction industry. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road,...

Raj Patel, 31, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.  A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 3, 2020 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 2745.  The services will be live streamed and the link to view the service can be found below.     

Erick Jason Cull, 43, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born August 24, 1976 in California to Kathleen Babb Cull and the late Craig Cull.  In addition to his mother, Erick is survived by wife, Tracy Murray Cull; daughter, Kylee Cull; step-daughter, Dayna Brantley; brothers: Trevor Cull (Michele) of Oregon, Steve Cull (Debbie) of Nevada.  A service to celebrate Erick’s life will be announced at a later date.

Bouthalom Nowya Phengdara, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He is survived by his parents: Bounlop and Nancy Phengdara; siblings: Olay Murphy, Poy Phengdara, and Tikna Phengdara; nephews: Brandon Thammavong and Griffin Murphy. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 2, 2020 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.                

Albert Ray Johnson, 85, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Ray was born August 18, 1934 in Johnston County to the late Albert and Beatrice Johnson. Ray is survived by his brothers: Ronnie Johnson and wife, Deborah and Ricky Johnson and wife, Denise; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by brother, Braxton Johnson and sister, Betty Arnold. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, July 30, 2020 at...

Steven Lee “Steve” Chappell, 66, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home. He was born April 10, 1954 in Wake County to the late Billy and Marie Chappell. Steve retired from NC State University as an Agricultural Research Technician. Steve is survived by his nieces: Amy White and husband Shaun and their daughter Ava; Jennifer Kelly and husband Russell and their children Isaiah, Eli and Makayla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Doug...

George Wiley “G.W.” Lambert, Jr., 71, passed away Saturday, July 25 2020. G.W. was born in Wake County to George Wiley Lambert, Sr. and the late Lucille Strickland Lambert. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. G.W. retired from CBRE Property Management where he worked as a Maintenance Mechanic.  He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Williams Lambert; son, Brian Lambert; father, George Wiley Lambert, Sr.; siblings: Richard Lambert (Deborah),...