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 will be 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...

Tommie Keith Huneycutt, 76, of Youngsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 11, 2018, at his home. He was born in Stanly County to the late Raymond Lee Huneycutt and Emma Lucille Hatley Huneycutt. Mr. Huneycutt retired from Rea Construction in Raleigh as a diesel mechanic after 40 years of service. As a charter member of Unity Baptist Church, he cherished his church, his church family and was a former Deacon before his health started to decline. Friends may visit with the family...

Steve Tyler Bland, 51, of Raleigh, passed away June 17, 2018 surrounded by his family at WakeMed Hospital. He was born in Durham County on September 19, 1966. Steve was a graduate of North Carolina State University and was a Senior Account Executive for ePlus Group, Inc., a company that he has served for the past 27 years. Growing up in Versailles, KY, Steve played high school basketball and studied karate extensively. At NC State, he followed in the footsteps of his father, his uncle,...

Ronald Lee Vandegrift 1935 ~ 2018 Ron Vandegrift, 82, of Wake Forest died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC from complications from a medical procedure. Ron was born in Long Beach, CA, the son of the late Albert Leslie and Olivia Hahn Vandegrift and he later grew up in Denver, CO. After graduation from the University of Northern Colorado where he helped start Sigma Kai Fraternity in 1960, he began his career with Traveler’s Insurance in Hartford,...

Mae Weaver Keith, 84, of Wake Forest, passed away June 11, 2018 at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Wake County to the late William Henry Weaver and Effie Bailey Weaver. Mrs. Keith was a retired administrative assistant from CP&L/Progress Energy after 30 years of dedicated service and later served in the Technical Library for Corporate Communications. She was a loving mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Funeral services...

 Major Jack Owen Repass, Jr., 76, of Wake Forest, was Promoted to Glory on June 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack O. Repass and Florine Broadwell Repass, and sister Jackie Watkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Major Janice Repass, daughters Karen (Marvin) Wright, Heather (Josh) Kerr, and Carolyn (Butch) Mallard; sister Linda (Wilton) Dickerson, brother-in-law Paul Watkins; Grandchildren Peyton, Meredith,...

Andrew Michael “Andy” Pacos, M.D., 56, of Raleigh, passed away Sunday, June 03, 2018, after a hard-fought courageous battle with brain cancer.   Dr. Pacos was born in Chautauqua County, New York on October 13.1961. Andy graduated from Dunkirk High School, Dunkirk, NY - Class of 1979.  He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Chemistry from Canisius College, Buffalo, NY - Class of 1983.  He obtained his Medical Degree from State University of New...