All Obituaries

Mr. Joseph Glenn, the son of the late Jake and Lucy Glenn was born on January 26, 1939 in Durham County, NC. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving wife, children and family.  Joe was educated in Chatham County. Joe was employed for 30 years with the City of Raleigh retiring on March 1, 1996. Joe joined Mt. Calvary Word of Faith Church in early 2000 and later became apart of Agape Word Fellowship where the Pastors are Dr. Jerry and Joyce...

Karen Laverne Murphy was born Karen Curtis on June 29th 1941 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Gil and Catherine Curtis. She moved to Harlem, NY as a child. She met Richard Murphy while working at a bank in NYC. The two were married and raised their children Alan and Richard in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Sandra, who died in 1977 and her husband Richard who died in 1978. Karen and Richard were practicing Catholics, Richard having converted as a boy and Karen...

Julian H. Ferguson, Sr., of Durham, NC, passed away on June 15th after a tough battle with Dementia. Julian was born on April 24, 1938, to Walter Lee and Alice Ferguson in Durham, NC. He worked at Duke University for 42 years and retired in 2000. Julian was a member of Leesville Road Baptist Church. Julian was a big sports fanatic. He supported his children and grandchildren in playing sports. If he wasn’t coaching them, he was in the stands cheering them on. He was also a huge Duke...

Jakem Reed was born on August 7, 1999 to Iscah Woodard and Kris Reed. He left this world at the young age of 22. Jakem attended Enloe High School. Some of his past employers were Wendy's and Five Guys. Being around Jakem you were sure to get a laugh, he was always joking around with his brothers and friends. Jakem was a giver and protector of the people he cared about. He made sure to show up to support his brothers in there accomplishments. If you know Jakem, you know that his son was...

Thomas William Hiatt (Tom) 65 of Angier, NC passed away on June 8th 2022. Thomas was born on December 15th 1956 in Lee County, NC to the late Floyd Marion and Peggy McLeod Hiatt.  Thomas enjoyed being a handyman and mechanic. He enjoyed helping friends and neighbors.                                      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Marilyn Ann...

She is Gone    “You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared”

Cynthia Lehr Bell Casey was born on May 22, 1959, and entered her eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ on May 29, 2022. She fought a very Courageous Battle with CLL with grace all the while continuing to love her life, family and helping others along the way with her compassionate giving spirit. She eventually succumbed to pneumonia. She will be remembered for the unique qualities that made her so special. She was a giver, nurturer, jokester, crafter, dancer, avid pool player and could...

She is Gone    “You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared”

On Friday, May 27, 2022, Margaret Betz, loving Mother, Mom and Gmaw, was called to  her heavenly home by God and gained her well-deserved Angel Wings at the age of 93.    Margaret was born on July 21, 1928, in Earnest, Pa. to Joseph Paul Burns and  Margaret Smith Burns. Margaret worked for the Federal Government and then with the  State of North Carolina in Raleigh. After retiring, she went back to work and became a preferred Babysitter for Lady Bug sitting...

Ashleigh Lauren Frazier, 27, of Benson North Carolina, passed away May 27, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born to William Christopher Frazier and Barbara Walters Parrish, August 14, 1994, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ashleigh graduated from West Johnston High School in 2012. Ashleigh is survived by and lived with her mother, Barbara, step-father, Ervin Clyde Parrish, and son, Bentley Drew Frazier. Ashleigh is also survived by her loving sister,...