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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 74 – Died 09/30/2025
Joan Lee Farinholt Thompson passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on September 30, 2025. Joan was born in Raleigh, North Carolina in the old Rex hospital on August 27, 1951, to parents Charles “Monk” Farinholt and Anna Belle Skeeter. Joan attended Needham Broug...
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Oxford, North Carolina
Age 82 – Died 09/29/2025
William (Bill) Doyle, 82, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. He is survived by his wife Linda and his four children: Adam, Troy, Aimee and Rachael, five grandchildren: Dylan, Jake, Emily, Krysten and Anna as well as two sisters. He will be missed by all that knew him. ...
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Knightdale, North Carolina
Age 79 – Died 09/29/2025
In Loving Memory Mary Teresa (Williams) Tate, AKA Terry Tate beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2025, at 9:30 pm, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her family and community. Early Li...
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Youngsville, North Carolina
Age 83 – Died 09/28/2025
Barbara Vavrek, 83, of Youngsville, NC, died Sunday, September 28,2025 peacefully at home. Born in Raleigh, NC, December 15, 1941. She was preceded in death by her father, John Dew, mother, Leona Powell Dew, and her loving husband of 49 years, Michael John Vavrek. She is s...
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Holly Springs, North Carolina
Age 80 – Died 09/28/2025
Robbie Carlton Garner, 80, of Holly Springs, passed away at his home, on September 28, 2025. Robbie was born on November 16, 1944 in Churchland, NC, to the late Clyde and Docia Garner. He graduated from West Davidson High School in 1962. After graduation, he attended Kings Col...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 60 – Died 09/28/2025
Joseph Collins Beamon, "Joe" entered eternal rest peacefully in the early morning hours of September 28, 2025 surrounded by love and friendship at Transitions Hospice House of Raleigh, NC. Joe was the Rock of his family and a loyal friend whose absence in this world will leave a ...
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Durham, North Carolina
Age 81 – Died 09/28/2025
Ann Linden Stewart (May 23, 1944 - September 28, 2025) of Carolina Beach, NC. Daughter of the late Fay (Kabatznick) and Ben Linden. For 59 years, loving wife of Robert Stewart, and devoted mother of William (and wife, Maureen) and Melinda (and husband, Thomas). Adoring “Grandy” ...
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Durham, North Carolina
Age 84 – Died 09/27/2025
Jesse was born on 10/27/1940 in Kannapolis, NC, the youngest of four children. He was interested in his friendships and music from a young age. He received his undergraduate degree in Music Education from East Carolina University. He was awarded the Master of Music Education fr...
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Angier, North Carolina
Age 54 – Died 09/26/2025
Christina McMillan leaves behind 4 children: Tyler House (Amber), Courtney Wise (Bud), Brian Wills, Jr., and Amber McMillan; 8 grandchildren: JT House, Caleb House, Brayden House, Avery House, Harlow Wise, Aria Wills, Brian Wills III, Alaina Wills, and Keegan Wills; and two siste...
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Wake Forest, North Carolina
Age 77 – Died 09/25/2025
Celebrating the Life of John F. Petras, Jr. October 2, 1947 – September 25, 2025 John F. Petras, Jr. lived a life of adventure, service, and unwavering faith. On September 25, 2025, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Plainfield, NJ...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 95 – Died 09/25/2025
KRIS MURAWSKI, Jan. 11, 1930 - Sept. 25, 2025 Retired hematologist, father, and grandfather, Kris Murawski, 95, died from a sudden illness in Raleigh, NC, on September 25, 2025. A native of Warsaw, Poland, Krzysztof Wojciech Murawski witnessed the Nazi occupation of Poland as a...
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Dudley, North Carolina
Age 81 – Died 09/25/2025
Ramona Cole Heirling, age 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home in Dudley, NC on September 25, 2025. Ramona was born on March 20, 1944. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her love for her children trumped everything. Ram...
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