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Shawn A. Johnson - October 29, 1969 - March 19, 2024

Departed: 03/19/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Shawn A. Johnson age 54 of Apex, NC, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2024.  He leaves to cherish his memories a daughter; Kia Johnson of Fuquay Varina, NC and a son; Ronde' Johnson of Bertie County, NC.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Ronzie Lewis - November 09, 1925 - March 08, 2024

Departed: 03/08/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Ronzie Lewis age 98 of Wendell, passed away Friday March 8, 2024.  He is survived by his wife Shirley Lewis of the home.

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Chris Raymount Cooley - December 18, 1971 - March 04, 2024

Departed: 03/04/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Chris Raymont Cooley age 52 of Wendell, passed away on Monday March 4, 2024.  He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Tameau Cooley.

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Jonathan Thomas, Sr. - March 18, 1949 - March 02, 2024

Departed: 03/02/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Jonathan Thomas, Sr. age 74 of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024.  He leaves to cherish his memories a son;  Jonathan Thomas, Jr. (Diane) of Atlanta, GA. and two sisters; Patricia Taylor of Garner, NC and Willie Delois Shackleford of Clinton, MD.

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Tara M. James - April 22, 1967 - March 02, 2024

Departed: 03/02/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Tara M. James age 56 of Durham, NC, passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Harry James of the home, and three daughters; Tiffany James of the home, Monique Henderson (Jaron), and Jasmine Jerrido (David) both of Durham, NC.

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Merlena S. James - September 07, 1933 - February 26, 2024

Departed: 02/26/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Merlena S. James age 90 of Nashville, TN., passed away on Monday February 26, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter; Mondrivia James of Nashville, TN. and a son Michael Saunders of Raleigh, NC.

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Valda Alice Bond - July 09, 1925 - February 20, 2024

Departed: 02/20/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Valda Alice Bond age 98 of Angier, passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024.she leaves to cherish her memories a daughter; Stephanie Bond of the home.

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James M. Evans - November 04, 1927 - February 18, 2024

Departed: 02/18/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: James Evans, age 96 of Raleigh, NC, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memories one daughter; Jeannette M. Evans of Raleigh, NC, two sons; James J. Evans of Ft.Worth, TX, Harold R. Evans of Greensboro, NC. One granddaughter: Andraia Oliver of Greensboro, NC. Two neices: Janice James of Raleigh, NC and Clementine Pearson of Raleigh, NC and host of great neices and nephews.

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Thomas L. Boykins - March 29, 1949 - February 17, 2024

Departed: 02/17/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Thomas L. Boykins, age 74, of Durham, NC, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memories; one sister, Sarah Verzaal of Raleigh, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Gaynell Norwood - December 07, 1928 - February 14, 2024

Departed: 02/14/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Gaynell Norwood, age 95 of Raleigh, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters; Christa Knight of the home and Nancy Williams of Raleigh, NC.

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William A. Estes - March 31, 1935 - February 13, 2024

Departed: 02/13/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: William A. Estes, was born in Wake Forest, North Carolina, on March 31, 1935, to the late Isaiah Estes and Nellie Kittrell Estes. He peacefully departed from this world on February 13, 2024 at home.

Al was a 1955 graduate of Dubois High School in Wake Forest. He endeared himself to many with his warm, charming and infectious personality. After high school, he settled in New York’s Hudson Valley, where he met and married Arrimenta Fisher.

He was a dedicated worker at Hudson River Psychiatric Center for 35 years and devoted 29 years of service to St. John's Lutheran Church.

“Big” Al knew his way around the grill and kitchen, and we all reaped the benefits of his culinary skills. He was an avid jazz enthusiast and Washington Redskins fan.

Al will be remembered for his kindness, laughter and dedication to family and friends. Though he may no longer be with us in body, his spirit lives on in the cherished memories and loved ones he leaves behind.

Al was preceded in death by his parents Isaiah and Nellie Estes; siblings Blanche Estes Williams, Issac Estes, Robert L. Estes, Clarence C. Estes and Pearl Louise Burnett.

He is survived by his wife Arrimenta F. Estes, two daughters, Tracey Bodner (Bradford) of Raleigh, NC and Leslie F. Estes of Arlington, VA, one son Michael Hillman of Arlington, VA , one granddaughter, Holland Bodner and two grandsons, Chandler Bodner and Maxwell Estes.

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Jessie Cisco - June 03, 1936 - February 12, 2024

Departed: 02/12/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Jessie Cisco, age 87 of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Monday February 12, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Richard of the home,  two daughters; Fay Cisco and Michele Cisco of Creedmoor, NC, and one son; Rufus Cisco of Brooklyn, NY.  One daughter preceded her in death Cynthia Cisco.

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Doris Mullen Williams - January 11, 1932 - February 11, 2024

Departed: 02/11/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Doris Mullen Williams, age 92 of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Sunday February 11, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters; Gloria W. White (Melvin) and Sharon D. Williams, three grandchildren; Landon D. Bishop, Marquita N. White, and Nakesha White all of Raleigh, NC. One great granddaughter; Ahzaya D. Bridges.

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Sherry Tillery - September 11, 1987 - February 10, 2024

Departed: 02/10/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Sherry Tillery, age 36 of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Saturday February 10, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter; Jamila Tillery and her parents; Shelton and Jeanette Tillery.

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Argie M. Forte - May 20, 1937 - February 08, 2024

Departed: 02/08/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Argie M. Forte, age 86, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories: Daughter, Angela Forte-Leonard and Son, Jonathan Forte and 1 Grandson Jonathan Forte, Jr.

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Ernest Christopher Butler - October 29, 1960 - February 08, 2024

Departed: 02/08/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Ernest Christopher Butler, age 63 of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024.  He leaves to cherish his memories, a sister; Florence Spears Harris of New Bern, NC, and six brothers; James Spears (Erma), Louis E. Butler, Jr., Caeser Butler (Iris), Quincy Butler, all of New Bern, NC, Toni Butler (Delmia) of Hampton, VA., and Darryl Butler of Waipahu, HI.  Arrangements are being done by his neice Vonrita Johnson-Manley of Clayton, NC.

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Gwendolyn C. Griffin - November 19, 1944 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Gwendolyn C. Griffin, age 79, of Raleigh, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories a son, Michael Nipper of the home.

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Carrie Elizabeth Devine - August 22, 1945 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Carrie Elizabeth Devine, age 78 of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Friday February 2, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter; Antoinette Brown of Raleigh, and a son; Antonio Brown of Raleigh.

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Chozen S. Jordan - December 03, 2023 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Chozen S. Jordan, age one month, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memories; mother, Alexis Baker. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Annie Mae Davis - March 19, 1959 - January 31, 2024

Departed: 01/31/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Annie Mae Davis, age 64, of Zebulon, NC passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband; Henry Davis of the home. She also leaves a daughter; Katrina Davis-Bruce (Kristoffer), a son; Brandon Davis, her mother; Tinnie Clark (stepfather Jimmy), a sister; Alice Henderson (Robert), and a brother; Curtis Hill (Tonya).

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Minnie Griffis Smith - November 11, 1936 - January 28, 2024

Departed: 01/28/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Minnie Griffis Smith, age 87,  passed away on Sunday January 28, 2024.  She leaves to cherish her memories five daughters; Mildred Gray (Rev. Barry) of Siler City, NC, Brenda Buie (Ira), Patricia Thompson, Delores Patrick (Wade), and Gloria Ross all of Raleigh, NC, and two sons; Curtis Smith  and Raymond Smith both of Raleigh, NC. Family will receive guests at 421 Tanner Drive, Raleigh, NC.

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Clarice E. Brown - May 26, 1955 - January 27, 2024

Departed: 01/27/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Clarice Brown, age 68, of Raleigh, NC passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories; one son Frank Brown (Sheila) of San Antonio, Texas.

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June K. Allen - June 24, 1962 - January 24, 2024

Departed: 01/24/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: June Karen Allen, born June Karen Slayton, entered this world on June 24,1962, and left for her heavenly home on January 24, 2024. She was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Lucille and the late Willie Slayton. She attended the Halifax County public school system until the age of 12 at which time she relocated to New Castle, Delaware. There she attended DeLaWarr School and graduated from William Penn High School. June then attended a travelers college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to become an airline stewardess. She shifted directions and became a secretary for the University of Delaware library, after which June became a ticket issuer for the Greyhound bus station. Eventually, she ended her career as a banker with First Union Bank.

At the age of nine June dedicated her life to the Lord at first Buffalo Baptist Church in Virginia and as an adult attended New Hope Baptist Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and Union Baptist Church in Wilmington, Delaware. From her first union, June gave birth to the late Kendall Bryant Jr. and Kristin (Bryant) Blake. In her second union, she spent 28 years with her loving husband Vinson Allen, with whom she liked to travel, laugh, and create special memories. June was known for her exquisite desserts, especially her much-loved strawberry cheesecake but she would not share the recipe. June loved to work in the yard planting flowers. You could find her on the dance floor at any function and enjoyed being in the presence of her family and friends. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow and participate in activities as well as her favorite shows Blue Bloods and The Price is Right. June is survived by her husband, Vinson Allen; daughter, Kristin Blake; son-in-law, Cory Blake; granddaughters, Kyndol Bryant and Riley Blake, grandson, Ja’Cori Bryant–Blake, mother Lucille Waters, brothers, Willie (Jerry) Slayton (Tonya), Dwayne Slayton (Bert), Earl Slayton (Sakinah), and sister Camille Miller, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended fa

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Ruby Hazel Wiggins - January 24, 1943 - January 23, 2024

Departed: 01/23/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Ruby Hazel Wiggins, daughter of the late Council and Josephine Randolph, was born in Princeville, North Carolina on January 24, 1943. On January 23, 2024, she departed her life at

her home in Wendell, NC. Ruby was a member of Malaby’s Crossroads Baptist Church, in Knightdale, NC under the

leadership of Reverend Dr. James S. Utley. Ruby was a dedicated member of the Gospel Crusaders singing group. They performed concerts at many different venues and religious services across the east coast. They gained great notoriety

in many different arenas. Ruby enjoyed her last place of employment which was Sara Lee in Tarboro, NC. She also loved the senior community where she resided for the past few years. Often, she would sit downstairs to sing and testify to the residents about the goodness of Jesus. She was not ashamed to proclaim the name of the Lord. Before retirement, Ruby loved cooking and decorating. She was outspoken and very, very comical. Ruby was very friendly, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Ray Wiggins after 28 years of marriage; and

three brothers, Council Randolph, William Randolph, and Charlie James Randolph. Ruby leaves to cherish her four sons and three daughters, Russell Randolph of High Point, NC, Izell Randolph (Angela) of Raleigh, NC, Katie Richardson (Rodney) of Wilson, NC, Walter Randolph (Teresa) of Tarboro, NC, Alton Higgs of Long Island, NY, Angelia Daughteridge (Thomas) of Wilson, NC, and Sharon Higgs of Raleigh, NC; five sisters, Mary Frances Randolph of Tarboro, NC, Ada B. Lawrence (James) of Newark, NJ, Mary E. Jones of Tarboro, NC, Gladys McDowell of Tarboro, NC, and Evangelist Josephine Woodson of Raleigh, NC; one brother, Johnny Randolph (Shirley) of Raleigh, NC; twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and other

relatives and friends.

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Dorothy E. Collins - April 27, 1926 - January 22, 2024

Departed: 01/22/2024 (Raleigh)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Elnora Collins, affectionately known as “Doll,” was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 22, 2024; surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In Quinnimont, WV, Fayette County, Doll was born on April 27, 1926, to her late parents, Charles and Bertha Jackson.

In 1947, Dororthy married the love of her life, Willie “Wolfcat” Collins, raised eight children, and stayed adventurously married until his passing in 1991.

As a young woman, with primary education, Dorothy began to blossom into a phenomenal hairdresser, seamstress, and homemaker. Alongside her career, she enjoyed canning, cooking homemade meals, baking bread, taking care of her grandchildren, and devoting her life in West Virginia at McAlpin Church, Stotesbury Baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church, and served as one of the Mothers of Church at Heart of God Ministries.

To be closer to her family, Doll moved to Raleigh, NC in 2009 and joined Abundant Life Christian Center and continued to serve as one of the Mothers of the church and mentor young women. As we all knew Doll, she has never met a stranger. From Doll’s first “Heyyy” she was forever friends with anyone she met. She was courageous, outspoken, funny, strong-willed, and faithful.

Dorothy is preceded in death by both her parents, husband, Willie Collins Sr; children, Lawrence Jackson, Cora Donzella Collins, and Willie Jr. Collins; grandchildren, Debbie Jackson and Velina Ann Collins; sisters, Geneva Jackson, Annie Mae Dearmon Jones, and Lou Bertha Dearmon; and brothers, Charles Jackson, James Dearmon, Willie “Ranzie” Dearmon, Isaiah Zennie Dearmon, and George C. Dearmon.

Doll is survived by her sister, Evelyn Turner of Columbus, Ohio; children, Sylvia Jean Small of Cary, NC, Loretta Jo Walker of Knightdale, NC, Dwight Collins of Patterson, NJ, Bertha Hurtte (Tyrone) of Raleigh, NC, Tony Collins (Sharon) of Raleigh, NC, 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 30 great-great grandchildren, 1 great-great-great grandchild, a host of nieces and nephews and her beloved son-in-law Jimmie Williams.

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