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Our Mother, Doris Garner Lewis, 81, of Tarboro NC and formerly of Knightdale NC, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  She left her beloved earthly farm and home in the most extraordinary and amazing way surrounded by family and friends. Her well-loved and lived life ended here on this side of Heaven, but it has just begun on the other side with our Dad and a multitude of dear ones waiting to greet her. Despite many health challenges throughout her life, she persevered...

Mary Brinley Mercer, 52, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born February 25, 1969 in Kentucky to the late Robert Irvin Brinley and Mary Elizabeth Risinger Brinley. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021 at McCullers Community Baptist Church, 133 Rand Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603. The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the service. She is survived by her husband, Kris; brother, Thomas Brinley (Marian); sister, Jennifer Curwen...

Herman “Marchel” Brown, (Papa) 92, of Knightdale passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born December 13, 1928 in Duplin County to the late George Pearl Brown and Easter Dixon. Marchel served in the US Army Engineers following WWII, being deployed to Austria. After serving, Marchel worked as a lineman for nearly twenty years for Stackhouse, Four County Electric and Asplundh. Following his career as a lineman Marchel was self-employed in the overhead door industry until he...

Luther Howard Perry age 79, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Luther left behind two daughters: Lisa P. Anderson and her husband, James of Holden Beach, Darlene P. Lewis and her husband, Jerry of Rolesville; grandchildren: Samantha Womble of Wake Forest, Jonathan Lewis of Oxford, Garrett Bodenhamer of Rolesville, Justin Bodenhamer of Raleigh; great-grandchildren: Emerson and Easton Womble of Wake Forest. He also leaves behind two sisters: Mary Lee Price of Zebulon,...

Pennie Tant Brantley King, 88, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born June 13, 1933 in Franklin County to the late Samuel Kinchen Tant and Lizzie Tant. Pennie retired after 23 years of service with Square D Company.  A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Rocky Cross Holiness Church, 12524 Anderson Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597.  The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the service.  Pennie is...

Jeremy Cartner, 44, of Knightdale, North Carolina passed away on October 5 at WakeMed Raleigh from complications of COVID-19. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Gary Cartner and Marcella Novak, he grew up in Geneva, Ohio and graduated from Geneva High School in 1995. After graduating from Lakeland Community College with a degree in Radiologic Technology he accepted a position in Radiology at the University of North Carolina Medical Center where he worked until the time of his death. On...

Karen Elaine Barbee Billmyer, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born August 21, 1953 in Greensboro to Jean Marsh Brown and the late David Monroe Barbee, Jr. Karen was one of the most kind and caring people you would ever want to meet. She never met anyone that she didn’t befriend and help in some way. After suffering a severe illness October 18, 2020, Karen was transported from Wake Med to the Brian Center in Clayton. After much physical therapy, she was able to move...

Mary Melissa Journigan went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2021. She was born September 3, 1972 to the late Harold Bennett Journigan and Polly Blackwell Journigan and grew up in Wake Forest. Melissa had such a special smile and giggle and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.  A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Rolesville Baptist Church Cemetery, 498 W Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571.  She is survived by her daughter, Mary Brooke...

Peter “Pete” Paul Dunlow, 77, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born December 31, 1943 in Bertie County to the late Rassie Dunlow and Rochester Leary Dunlow. Pete graduated from Bertie High School. He retired from Westinghouse as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker with 30 years of service. Following retirement, Pete and Barbara owned and operated Dunlow’s Lawn Care, where he was still working until August 13th. A service to celebrate his life...

Annie “Ann” Gulley Robertson, 98, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born April 19, 1923 in Orange County to the late Waldo Pierce Gulley and Mamie Shaw Gulley. Annie graduated from Cary High School and worked as a telephone operator for Southern Bell for twelve years and retired from USF&G Insurance Company after 15 years of service. After her retirement, her greatest joy was preparing Sunday lunches for her family and their friends. A graveside service will...