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Apex, North Carolina
Age 75 – Died 12/23/2021
Linda Porter passed away peacefully on 12/23/2021. She was originally from Decatur, Georgia, but spent the last 50 plus years in the Raleigh area working for the EPA. She is survived by her brother John Porter, her nephew Christopher Porter and a number of cousins. Per her wishes...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 86 – Died 12/22/2021
Joan Audrey Smith Van Voorhis, of Cary, NC, passed away on December 22, 2021 due to advanced vascular dementia. Joan was born on May 4, 1935 to Raymond and Doris Smith, in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Pompton Lakes, NJ. After graduating from Pompton Lakes High School in 1952, she...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 83 – Died 12/20/2021
Catherine Pomerans died on December 20th, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Katie was born on May 2nd, 1938 in Montevideo, Uruguay. She studied theatre and politics, and worked for the Peace Corps throughout South America with her husband, Dr. Mark Pomerans, before emigrating to ...
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Naples, Florida
Age 82 – Died 12/18/2021
Suzanne Grafton Sheffield, 82, of Naples FL, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021 with family by her side. Suzanne was a strong willed, generous, intelligent, hard working, quick-to-laugh, and fun-loving mother, grandmother (Meema), sister, aunt, and friend who was not af...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 85 – Died 12/17/2021
Shirlee Lakemaker “Sue” Dale, 85, of Raleigh, passed away in her home after a battle with colon cancer. The family is deeply appreciative of the loving care provided by Transitions Hospice Care. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family. Shirlee was born April 11, 1936 ...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 57 – Died 12/17/2021
Timothy Rae Dove, 57, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on December 17, 2021 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. Tim was born on April 14, 1964 to James and Helen Ann (Pope) Dove in Rapid City, SD. Although as a part of a military family he lived in South Dakota, Texas, Alaska,...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 49 – Died 12/16/2021
Ami Carrillo, age 49, passed away too soon, but peacefully, at her home in Raleigh on December 16, 2021. Ami struggled with lifelong illnesses yet became a good friend to many, especially the less fortunate. Ami was a lifelong companion and soulmate to Kyle Weidner, and an adorin...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 64 – Died 12/15/2021
Lawrence Deubler, known as Larry to those that loved him passed away on December 15, 2021. Larry was born in Niagara Falls NY, lived in South Florida for 30 years and then moved to Raleigh, NC in 2009 with his wife of 30 years, Lisa Lehrer Deubler. Larry would tell you that his...
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Wendell, North Carolina
Age 57 – Died 12/15/2021
Laurie Johnson Mello, 57, of Wendell, NC was met by her Heavenly Father on December 15th after an unexpected illness. Laurie was born in Wisconsin to Coletta and Harold Johnson, who survive her. Laurie is also survived by her children, Jessica McDowell and Jeremy Mello (Dani), ...
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Apex, North Carolina
Age 77 – Died 12/14/2021
Kay Jones Early, 77, of Apex, NC passed away on December 14, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Kay was born to the late Clifton and Mable Jones on March 17, 1944 in Colerain, NC. She married the late Donald Eugene Early on February 6, 1962. They were married for 57 years u...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 85 – Died 12/12/2021
William John Reinders, “Bill” – dearly loved father, grandfather, uncle and friend – passed away on Sunday, December 12th in Cary, North Carolina after a short illness. Bill was fully vaccinated – he believed in science – and his death was not Covid-related. He is predeceased by ...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 62 – Died 12/12/2021
Valerie Lorraine Rick Sienkwicz, age 62, passed unexpectedly at home on the morning of Sunday 12/12/2021. Valerie was a long-term resident of Raleigh and is a beloved mother, sister, wife. She is survived by her son Micheal Sienkwicz, Raleigh, NC, daughters Jessica Sienkwicz, R...
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