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Paul Henry Schulz, Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was born June 13, 1937 in Detroit, MI to the late Paul Henry Schulz, Sr. and Florence Schumacher Schulz. Paul honorably served his country in the US Coast Guard for six years. He earned his master’s degree and worked in the administration department at the University of Michigan and NC State University.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, 770...

Louise Welch Somers, 96, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born March 3, 1926 in Gibsonville, NC to the late Roy Ambros Welch and Mintie Whitesell Welch. Louise graduated third in her class from Gibsonville High School. She was saved as a teenager at a revival at First Baptist Church of Gibsonville and remained very active working with WMU, Sunbeams and the Young Women’s Auxiliary. She married Paul Somers in 1946 and continued to live in Gibsonville before moving to...

Robert Ellis Robey, 82, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, after months of declining health. He was born February 5, 1940, in New Hampshire to the late George Ellis Robey and Anna Mary Sachs Robey. He was raised in Lancaster, PA and graduated from McCaskey High School. He continued his education at Franklin and Marshall College. He received his master’s and Ph.D. in Microbiology and Virology from the University of Maryland, College Park.  He retired from The University of...

Notice of change of address: I received a call from God that my new house was ready, and I could move in immediately. I just didn’t have time to give you notice. My new home is finished and it’s such a beautiful sight to behold! There is no more pain, nor care of the world to bear, only sweet serenity. I recommend that you make plans to live here too. I don’t have a telephone yet, but just call God. If you don’t have His number, He is listed in the Bible on every page...

Janie Watkins Murray, 84, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. Janie was born March 16, 1938 in Wake County to the late Lawrence Leland Watkins and Roberta Keith Watkins. She graduated from Rolesville High School in 1956 and worked with the NC Department of Motor Vehicles, where she retired with over twenty years of service. Janie was a faithful member of Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons: Donald Lawrence Zeigler (Ginny), James Edward Murray (Laura), and...

William “Bill” Elroy Daniels, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born August 29, 1941 in Norfolk, VA to the late Branch Howard Daniels, Sr. and Effie Baine Daniels. Bill was a graduate of Old Dominion University. He retired from upper management after 36 years of service with CVS. After retirement he went to work with Sherwin Williams for 10 years. Bill volunteered for 51 years as a baseball coach in various cities, wherever he...

Shelby Jean Brantley Mullen, 86, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at her home. She was born June 7, 1936 in Nash County to the late Theodore Lou Brantley and Betty Gertrude Edwards Brantley. Shelby retired from the NC Department of Motor Vehicles and People’s Bank. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Charles Gray Mullen. She is survived by her son, Charles Keith Mullen; daughter, Sheila Jean Mullen; grandson, Bryan Keith Mullen; great-granddaughters:...

Julia Anne Brooks Varner, 86, passed away September 15, 2022. She was born January 25, 1936 in Rockingham County to the late Bernard Lynn Brooks and Sadie Young Brooks. Julia was a self-employed owner and designer of Julia’s Interiors.  A private family service to celebrate her life will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Reidsville, NC at a later date.  Julia is survived by her daughter, Amy Brooks Varner; grandchildren: Julia Eick, Robert Marshall Bizzelle, Justyce...

Beth Valinda Lewter, 72, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 after months of declining health. She was born July 7, 1950 in Durham County to the late Joseph Grayson Lewter and Ruby Capps Lewter. Beth graduated from Vaiden Whitley High School in 1971 and worked as a computer operator. She was a member of Wendell Presbyterian Church. A service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, September 16, 2022 at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 809 W. Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, NC...

Exie Elizabeth Evans Hagwood, 74, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born June 12, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Morris Caldwell Evans and Marie Horton Perry Evans. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 with Pastor Betty Ann Hobbs officiating. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Harry Waldo Hagwood; daughter, Charlene Riggsbee; granddaughter,...