All Obituaries

Mr. Isaac "Ike" Kearney departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 17, 2019.  Arrangements are pending.

Mrs. Denise "Neesie" Coates, 57, of Apex, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 10, 2019.  Enchanting, devoted, and loving are just a few words to describe Denise “Nessie” Coates. Born January 30, 1961 in Wake County, to the late Leroy Harrington and Curlie Ann Lassiter, Neesie recognized early that she wanted to live a life of  purpose. With her ambition as a backdrop, she participated in many school activities and became the first...

Mr. John Robinson, 46, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Funeral service at 11:00 AM Friday, January 18, 2019 at the C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel preceded by a 10:30 AM visitation.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Bernice Massenburg Wilson, 84, departed this earthly life on December 31, 2018. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett St, Raleigh NC at 12:00 PM with visitation preceding the service at 11:00 AM. Interment takes place at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner ,NC. Public viewing will take place on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Haywood Funeral Home from 2-8 PM.

Mr. Aaron J. Stewart, 25, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, December 31, 2018. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the C.A. Haywood Sr. Memorial Chapel, 2415 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC at 2:00 PM with visitation preceding the service at 1:30 PM. Public viewing will take place on Friday, January 4, 2018 at Haywood Funeral Home from 2-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Haywood Funeral Home.

Zara Marie Marshall Simpson, 62, of Selma. North Carolina departed this earthly life on December 30, 2018. Arrangements are pending.

Mr. Leroy Benthall, 68, departed this earthly life on Monday, December 24, 2018. Arrangements are pending.

Charles Henry Elsas King (a.k.a Bubba), was born in Atlanta Georgia, on the 5th day of December 1936, was the youngest child of Mr Henry Isaac King Jr. & Ms. Ruby Louise Reid King. His siblings included his sister Jacquelyne B. Dickerson(William) and Yvonne E. Freeman (1933-2017) as well as his devoted sister-in-law Rita Culver and brother-in-law Sidney Culver Sr (1938 to 2015). He was married to the love of his life of 60 years, Rose O King. Charles attended Dewitt Clinton High School...

Gloria Vann Debnam, 84, of Raleigh, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 20, 2018.Funeral service at 1:00 PM Saturday December 29, 2018 at Watts Chapel Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC preceded by a 12:30 PM visitation. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Viewing from 2:00 - 6:00 PM Friday December 28, 2018 at Haywood Funeral Home.Wake from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Friday December 28, 2018 in the C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel.BurialMontlawn...

Minnie L. Debnam, 72, of Raleigh, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Monday, December 17, 2018.Arrangements are pending.