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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 96 – Died 11/02/2023
Henry Hillbrath Wentz, 96, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 20th, 1927, in Rockingham, NC, the second son of Walter Allen Wentz and Carolyn Marguerite Hillbrath. He graduated from Rockingham ...
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Wake Forest, North Carolina
Age 61 – Died 11/01/2023
Richard (Rick) Simons Lucas, Jr. aged 61, went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; two daughters, Dori Adams (Skylar) of Greenville and Rachel Lucas of Asheville, and a son, Hunter Lucas of...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 93 – Died 10/31/2023
Jane Elizabeth (Lyons) Bird died peacefully in Cary, North Carolina on October 31, 2023 at the age of 93. Jane is survived by her children Rebecca Bird, Edward Bird, Amy McAlister, Teresa Dineen and Peter Bird, and her sister Nancy Murphy. She is preceded in death by her husband...
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Fayetteville, North Carolina
Age 38 – Died 10/30/2023
LeeLee Alicia Louise Miles, 38, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on October 30, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1985, in Springfield, Massachusetts. LeeLee, as she preferred to be called, was a vibrant and fearless individual who touched the lives of many. In her career, Le...
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Franklinton, North Carolina
Age 58 – Died 10/29/2023
Timothy Lee Pendergrass, 58, of Franklinton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Tim was born on May 8, 1965 in Durham, North Carolina to Mona Pendergrass Jenkins and the late Claudius Pendergrass. He is survived by his devoted and loving mother...
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Garner, North Carolina
Age 87 – Died 10/28/2023
Mrs. Edna S. Dudley, 87, of Garner went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Edna was a native of Sampson County. She was the daughter of Thurman T. Simpson, Sr. and Wilma Pope Simpson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Thomas E. Dudley, her...
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New Hill, North Carolina
Age 48 – Died 10/28/2023
Wade Allan Gowers passed away on October 28, 2023 with his wife by his side after a three year battle with bladder cancer. Wade was 48. Wade was born on February 24, 1975 in Ontario, Canada to parents Dave and Mary Gowers. He spent his childhood and attended university in Onta...
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Louisburg, North Carolina
Age 38 – Died 10/27/2023
Jason Robin Ristuccia, age 38, passed away on Friday, October 26th, 2023. Beloved son of Mary Ristuccia (McConnell) and Ricky Ristuccia, cherished brother to Jared Ristuccia and Cassandra Lawrence (Ristuccia), and father to Angel Marie Ristuccia. As we mourn his loss, let us cel...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 75 – Died 10/26/2023
Audrey Fleming Taylor, 75, of Cary, NC passed away at home on October 26, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family. Audrey, the fourth of five children, was born on December 8, 1947 to John and Charlotte Fleming in Clinton, New York. Audrey graduated from Union Endicott High Sch...
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Durham, North Carolina
Age 82 – Died 10/26/2023
Much loved because she loved all unconditionally, Zita Nancy Teer Conklin of Durham, NC passed from history into eternity Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Duke Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 20, 1941 in Lake City, SC, she was the daughter of the late Willia...
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Middlesex, North Carolina
Age 77 – Died 10/25/2023
Ernest (Ernie) E. Kruder Jr (age 77): aka” Salty” or “Big Ern” beloved Grandfather, Father, Son, and Brother; passed this world, as we know it, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - after a six-year battle with CLL. Born July 5, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, he lived the better part of...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 52 – Died 10/24/2023
Cary – Christopher Stallman, 52, died on October 24, 2023, with his wife Julie at his side, after a 10-year battle with cancer. He fought with quiet grace, and admirable strength and determination. Chris was born in Maryland on August 17, 1971 to loving parents Donald and Elizab...
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