All Obituaries

William (Bill) Stephenson of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2022 from lung cancer.   After serving in the Army, Bill worked as a carpenter and stone mason for a number of years until he was unable to do so anymore.   Bill is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his two sisters Diane and Dale.   In lieu of flowers a donation could be made to Fayetteville Animal Protection Society 3927 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville NC...

    Artencia “Tee” Vernee Lucas was born on November 11, 1990 in Raleigh, NC to her parents Sharon D. Jones & Reginald Milbourne; later raised by her maternal grandmother Arline Lucas. She attended schools within the Wake County Public School System, Broughton being one she most liked. She enjoyed attending church services at Christ Dominion Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Artencia transitioned into eternal life on January 10th, 2022...

Abraham S. Tama was born in Cairo on March 8, 1956 to Sayeed Ibrahim Toama and Amina Toama. Abraham passed away unexpectedly on January 8th, 2022 after a short battle with cancer, while his family was by his side. Abraham graduated from Ain Shams University with an Agriculture engineering degree. After his long and successful professional soccer career, Abraham moved to the United States where he went on to become an Executive Gourmet Chef. Abraham had a very successful career of over...

Ronnie departed this earthly life on January 8, 2022. He leaves to mourn his passing, Portia (Wife), Cheron (Daughter), Shirley and Evonne (Sisters), Percy (Brother), Crystal and Jessica (Nieces), Rosa and Mildred (Aunts), DeAndre (Nephew), along with host of other relatives, and friends and associates. Rest in eternal peace. 

  Anthony “Tony” Kent Rigsbee 49, of Smithfield, NC died peacefully in his home on Friday, January 7, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Wake County on July 14, 1972, to his parents, Jerry Lee Sr. and Shirley Kent Rigsbee. Tony graduated from Apex High School and worked in the career force as a Service Technician in the Refrigeration and HVAC industries. Tony loved the outdoors and camping with his children. Tony was preceded in death by...

Our beloved Melissa Joy Harrell, Jeans was born June 2nd, 1994, and transitioned from earth to glory on January 7, 2022, at Raleigh Duke Hospital at the age of 27. She was the mother of two sons, Villa Kieth Penney and Quinn Nathan Harrell. She was quite the artist, a lovely singer, and loved astronomy.  Her surviving family members are Raymond Henry Penny and Linda Ann Penny(Grandparents), Theresa Lynn Brueckner Penny and Manuel Eward Jeans(Parents), Tiffany Marie Brueckner...

Mona Lynette "Lynn" Murden passed away at home, where she wanted to be, on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at age 70, after battling pancreatic cancer for over 2 1⁄2 years. Lynn was born in South Norfolk (now Chesapeake), Virginia. Her family nicknamed her "Susie". After working at KFC as a teenager, she worked in banking, and later as a legal assistant at real estate attorney and mortgage companies in the Raleigh area in North Carolina for many...

James Willie Genwright, 64, of Sanford, North Carolina passed away on December 31, 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital.  Born in Mullins, SC, James earned his education at Trenton Central High School, studied at Rutgers University, Mercer County Community College, and earned his degree at Southern New Hampshire University. In his ending days he was a math teacher for the Harnett County School System. James was welcomed in heaven by his father, Willie...

Richard Allen “Dick” Valentine, 74, of Cary, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Dick was born in Pontiac, MI on November 12, 1947, to the late Jack and Norrine Valentine. Dick was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Conner Valentine.   Dick grew up in Oxford, MI where he was raised with his sisters Penny and Jackie and brother Dan. He starred in athletics,...

Andre Leonardo Wall, known to some as, "Skee Sky Love, and Cookie Man" was the first child of Lynzo Wall and Lena Mae Everette Wall. Andre was born May 1, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Andre was a phenomenal athlete. He excelled in both track and field, and football earning awards such as, "Most Valuable Athlete." He was undefeated in the 100 yard Dash, 200 yard dash, and the long jump. After graduating from Jesse O. Sanderson High School...