All Obituaries

Juanita Jones, a life-long devout Christian died peacefully at age 90 on May 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and daughter Danita. She leaves behind to cherish her memories one son, Michael Jones and three daughters, Roberta Walden, Felicia Mann (James) and Linda Hall along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:30 am at Cary First Christian Church, 1109...

Egun (Ancestor) Michelle Denise Carrington of blessed memory joined her ancestors on Monday, May 16, 2022. She was 41 years old. Sister Michelle succumbed to complications caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus, which she bravely fought until the very end. Michelle is now one of the over 1 million people lost to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, now in its third year. Michelle Denise Carrington was the third and final child born to the late Ethel Patricia Ann Bridges Carrington and Lonnie...

The Life of Dorothea Lester Chavis Emily Dorothea Lester Chavis, the eldest of four was born to Rev. John Alpheus Lester and Mary Blaylock Lester on June 12th, 1926, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She entered into eternal life on Friday, May 13th, 2022, in East Orange, New Jersey. Dorothea attended Washington elementary, middle, and high schools. She attended St. Paul AME until her teenage years. She later joined St. Ambrose Episcopal church when Father Fisher was the Rector. At St. Ambrose...

Joyce D. O’Rourke, life-long devout Christian, child advocate, singer, dancer, chef, restaurateur, wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend died peacefully at age 79 on May 13, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Left behind to cherish her indelible memory and enduring legacy is her husband Dr. James R. O’Rourke, Jr., her son Reginald D. O’Rourke, II, Esq. (Catherine O’Rourke), daughter Candice Diane O’Rourke, and grandchildren Anabelle and...

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Sutton Wilson, 86, of Garner, NC departed this earthly life on Friday May 13, 2022.  She was born March 10, 1936 in Washington, Georgia.  She was the only child born to Clifford and Elizabeth Booker Sutton. Lizzie attended and graduated from Washington High School in Raleigh, NC in 1953. She further matriculated at Shaw University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. On May 10, 1955, Lizzie married DeSota Wilson where they remained...

Mr. Randall Frank Blevins, 64, of Clayton, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday May 11, 2022.  Memorial service at 10:00 AM Saturday May 21, 2022 at the C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Leroy Arrington, 77, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday May 11, 2022.  Funeral service at 11:30 AM Wednesday May 18, 2022 at the C.A. Haywood, Sr. memorial Chapel preceded by an 11:00 AM visitation.  Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens.  Viewing from 2:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday May 17, 2022 at Haywood Funeral Home.

Mr. Reuel Rodriguez-Nunez, 37, departed this earthly life on Saturday May 7, 2022.  Funeral  Service is Saturday May 21, 2022 1:00 PM at the Ezra Center. Preceded  by a 12:00 PM visitation. Interment will be on Monday May 23, 2022 12:00 PM at Carolina Biblical Gardens.  

Mr. Jackie Lewis, 63, departed this earthly life on Thursday May 5, 2022   Funeral service at 10:30 AM on Saturday May 14, 2022 at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 2504 Creech Road, Raleigh, NC  preceded by a 9:30 AM visitation. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.   

Mrs. Annie Warren Rowland departed this earthly life on Wednesday May 4, 2022.  Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday May 10, 2022 in the C A Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 2415 South Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC.  There is no public viewing scheduled. Her interment will be at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC.  ***Please Note:  We are requesting that all in attendance wear a face covering or mask for the service.  Also know that 3 feet of...