Hubert Elijah Ward, Jr., 61, of Archer Lodge, passed away Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018 at the Durham VA Medical Center. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late Hubert E. Ward, Sr. and Lucille Armstrong Ward. Hubert was a veteran of the United States Navy having served on the USS John F. Kennedy and the USS Coral Sea. He was a dedicated member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served in many capacities and was friend to many. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock,...

Rev. Raymond George Bardowell, 88, of Wake Forest, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 7, 2018.  The Rev Raymond George Bardowell was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica to the late George Assad Bardowell and Emelia Yamin Milkie Bardowell until his migration to the United States in February 1982. He attended the Wolmers Boy School and later in life after he attended the Jamaica Theological Seminary he went on to receive...

We are sad that you are gone but thankful that you were part of our lives. Larry will be missed by his family, Mary, Julie Wilson, Beth and John Quick, Steve and Kim Wilson, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two sons, Sam and Thom predeceased him. Larry began his 35 years with IBM in Chicago, IL then to Rochester MN and Raleigh with assignments in London, England and Santa Clara, CA. At Larry’s request, there was no service. We ask that you remember him in your own...

Shirley Dean Strickland Lowery, 77, of Youngsville, passed away on September 22, 2018. A native of Franklin County, she was born to Needham Gulley and Lillian Strickland on July 13, 1941. She taught for 30 years for the state of North Carolina, spending the majority of her career at Wilton Elementary School. Mrs. Lowery loved children and teaching them. After retiring in 1995, she spent her retirement caring for her family. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 25th at the Youngsville...

Gerd DeSalvio, a.k.a. Geri or Miss Geri Gerd (Geri) DeSalvio, 84, of Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC.  She was born in Sweden to the late Einar Eriksson and Elizabeth Johansson Eriksson on April 4, 1934. As a child Geri road her bike or cross-country skied to school each day. As a teen, she learned to handle a sailboat enjoying her summers along Sweden’s coast.  At the age of 22 and after a long distance...

David Graham Thompson, 61, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 surrounded by his family.  David was born and raised in Rocky Mount and after graduating from Rocky Mount Senior High, he attended the Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN.  After receiving his degree, he returned to Raleigh to begin his mechanical career working with Honda Motorcycles at Honda of Raleigh followed by a long and successful career in the Honda automotive industry as a Honda...

Gerardo Hernandez Rivera, 41, of Raleigh, passed away August 15, 2018 due to complications from being struck by lightning. Gerardo was born in Puerto Rico and has lived in Raleigh for the past eight years. He was a member of Iglesia Cristiana El Alfarero in Knightdale and was a truck driver for Delta Gypsum. Gerardo was a great and humble man, he was always helping others in any way that he could. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Funeral services were held at 11...

Justin Andrew Orvis, born November 25, 1980, in Port Washington, WI, to Ann and Andy Orvis, was known for his talents in gardening, his strong work ethic putting in long hours as an electrician, as well as being a devoted husband and father to his wife Tess and their two children Hunter 4 and Abigail 1.  An avid fisherman, Justin was happiest spending his time outside enjoying nature.  Growing up Justin excelled in sports, with a particular affinity for football.  His friends...

Dennis Robert McKiernan, 78, of Franklinton, formerly of Foresthill CA, passed away July 26th, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late James Patrick McKiernan and Dorothy Kruger McKiernan. Mr. McKiernan was a retired Landscape Superintendent from San Jose Evergreen Community College District and the City of San Jose.  As a Landscape Superintendent, he was passionate about his work, horticulture, design and had a special love for Azaleas. He has inspired a love for plants in...

David William Noyes, 64, a resident of Wendell, NC, passed away on July 12, 2018.  Prior to 2001 David resided in Lutherville, Maryland.  David was born on July 16, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland to William Harrison Noyes and Thelma Elizabeth (Kelbaugh) Noyes.  David was an Inspector for the Street Division of The City of Raleigh, and prior to that, he worked for the Baltimore County Department of Public Works.  David served in the Reserves.  He enjoyed spending time...