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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 38 – Died 08/05/2023
Elena Marie Burgos, was a newly promoted GM for Applebee’s. She was a loving mother, daughter, niece, granddaughter, and friend. Hard working, trying to uplift her friends and co-workers and tried to give the good advice in life. Her heart was her son Anthony, which is why she w...
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Clayton, North Carolina
Age 66 – Died 08/05/2023
JoAnn Whittle, 66, passed away suddenly but peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was in born in Waterbury, CT and grew up in Agawam, MA. JoAnn spent nine amazing formative years in Japan when her husband was in the Navy. She...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 71 – Died 08/04/2023
DONNA RAYE (COTTRELL) ROXBERG Donna Raye (Cottrell) Roxberg, 71 of Cary, NC finished her journey on this earth at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC on Friday, August 4, 2023 and entered into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior. Donna Raye was born in Houston, TX, on October 21, 1...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 94 – Died 08/04/2023
Sylvia Miriam Cordes Sampair born and raised in Denver Colorado by Richard and Dolores Cordes, married James Sampair, graduated from St. Anthony's hospital as a registered nurse, raised five boys: Michael, Steven, Timothy, Thomas and Christopher, grandmother of 6 girls: Bléu, Sid...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 77 – Died 08/01/2023
Terry Lee Shaffer was born in York, PA to Gloria and Norman Shaffer on December 4, 1945. He graduated West York High School in 1963, where he was a star athlete on the cross country team and member of the school band. He attended York College and then served in the US Navy as a Y...
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 33 – Died 07/31/2023
Marlena Elizabeth Carty passed away suddenly at home on Monday July 31, 2023 at the age of 33. She is survived by her mother, Allison Oliver, her brother, Daniel Carty, her boyfriend, Daniel Sanders and her dog Bojangles. A celebration of Marlena’s life will be held on Saturday...
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Wake Forest, North Carolina
Age 81 – Died 07/30/2023
Oris Edwin Holloway, Jr. (Ed), of Wake Forest, NC passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in New Bern, North Carolina to the late Oris Edwin and Mae Mayo Holloway on July 4, 1942. Ed graduated from New Bern High Sc...
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Wake Forest, North Carolina
Age 75 – Died 07/28/2023
Kay Fran Dixon Carter, 75, passed away on July 28, 2023. Born to Willie Inez and William Wayne Dixon in North Carolina she was one of six children. Kay is survived by her daughter, Leslie Hope Pekrul (Brian) of Raleigh and granddaughter Rachel as well as by her sisters Jencie Fa...
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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Age 82 – Died 07/27/2023
Willie will be missed and always remembered for her delicious, homemade cakes and her love for her family. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky. Her mother was Rosa Gibson, and father, Festus Brooks. Willie was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Donald L. Stone, older siste...
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Pittsboro, North Carolina
Age 67 – Died 07/26/2023
John Howard Norwood, Jr. (“Johnny”), age 67, passed away at his home surrounded by close family, on July 26, 2023. After a difficult battle with cancer, Johnny’s family and friends take comfort in knowing he now rests in peace. We can’t imagine how many miles he’s already put on ...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 72 – Died 07/26/2023
In Loving Memory of Weston Schofield, a true hero and Vietnam veteran, who peacefully passed away at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he will be remembered for his unwavering love and care for those around him. He was bor...
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Cary, North Carolina
Age 75 – Died 07/25/2023
Ann Boswell Hall, 75, of Cary, NC awakened anew on 7/25/2023 after a brief illness. She was born on October 21st, 1947 in Rocky Mount, NC. She befriended anyone who wanted to be a friend, and always had no problem making anyone laugh and feel immediately comfortable. A lover o...
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