Obituaries

Tribute Robert “Beryl” Keith, formerly of Youngsville, passed away Monday September 14, 2020.  He was born July 20th, 1952 in Franklin County to the late Robert “Bud” and Christine Keith.  Beryl honorably served in the National Guard and was a valued volunteer with the Boy Scouts troops in Youngsville.  His utmost passion was horses, as he held several titles in Horse ... Read More »

Tribute Virginia Patricia Stout, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 14, 2020. Affectionately known as Ginny, Grandma or Gigi, she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her three children and two daughter-in-laws. Ginny was born in Orange, New Jersey on September 19, 1930, to Hugh and Ann Koch. She was the second ... Read More »

Tribute Larry Lee Brakefield 77, of Raleigh NC, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 15, 2020 at home. He was born February 5th, 1943 in St. Louis MO to the late Barney James and Renva Lucile Brakefield that relocated to Oakland, CA in the mid 1950’s. Larry was a Musicians Union Local 47 member and retired Delta Airlines employee. The constant ... Read More »

Tribute Robert “Beryl” Keith formally from Youngsville, passed away Monday September 14, 2020.  He was born July 20th, 1952 in Franklin County to the late Robert “Bud” and Christine Keith.  Beryl honorably served in the National Guard and was a valued volunteer with the Boy Scouts troops in Youngsville.  His utmost passion was horses, as he held several titles in ... Read More »

Tribute Henry “Butch” Young, 75, of Youngsville passed away on Monday September 14, 2020. He was born in Wake County son of the late Annie Bridges Young and Lassiter Young. He was preceded in death by his brother; Jerry Young and a grandson; Zachary “Zack” Jones. A private graveside service will be held at the Beulah Christian Baptist Church Cemetery. ... Read More »

Tribute Dorothy Marie Rogers Drugan, 91 of Raleigh, passed away Friday September 11, 2020.  She was born December 12, 1928 in Floral Park, NY to the late William Harry and Ethel Marie Palmer Rogers.  Dorothy was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Wake Forest.  She was a former member of the Red Hats Club, Meals on Wheels, and ... Read More »

Tribute Preston Gray Averette, 71, of Eastern Wake County, passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Raymond and Mary Virginia Averette. Preston was a founder and owner of Photo Chemical Systems where he worked for 48 years. He was a life-long ... Read More »

Tribute Cleo Perry Eddins, 78, of Wake Forest passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  She was born August 6, 1942 in Wake County daughter of the late L.H. and May Cooley Perry.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack Eddins. She was a member of Richland Creek Community Church in Wake Forest. A graveside service will be ... Read More »

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