Shannon Elaine Briggss Janosko, 68, of Youngsville, passed away Wednesday evening, November 25, 2020 at her home. Shannon was born in Wake County to the late Fred Basil Briggs and Faye Ruth White Briggs. Shannon was an executive secretary with Wandel & Goltermannin Raleigh and after serving them faithfully she found her passion at Hope Lutheran Church. At Hope Lutheran Church she served in many capacities. She often served wherever she was needed whether it was in the preschool...

Linda Jean Jones Hunter, 75, of Rolesville, passed away, Sunday November 22, 2020 at her home. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Jessie Jones and Ruby Ann Inscore Jones.  Taking care of people came naturally for Mrs. Hunter. She spent many years taking care of children in her home, later nannied in other homes and once her grandchildren started arriving, she focused on taking care of them. She was a mother to many whether she offered a comforting ear or an...

Barbara Fern Johnson, 89, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Reynold Mussell and Eleanor Sergeant Mussell. She and her husband spent many years in Wilmington before moving to the Raleigh area. She was a natural caretaker, this was evident during her years of teaching and also by caring for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will...

Dennis Lynn Moore, 73, of Raleigh, passed away on November 10, 2020. Dennis was born to Karl Thredgold Moore and Shirley Bjerke Moore in Ogden, Utah, April 18, 1947. He attended Ben Lohman High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Weber State University where he met his wife, Faye, and they were married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on June 3, 1971. They have lived in Kaysville, Utah; St. Charles, Missouri; and settled in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. Dennis...

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Gary passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC.  He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Charles Junious Waddell and Ruth Elizabeth Wooten Waddell on October 6, 1948.  God, Country, and Family exemplified Gary.  He was a gentle soul who loved his family with all his heart.  A proud Vietnam veteran, Gary loved his country and praised God for all he had.  Sunday afternoons were meant for...

Gloria Patricia Miller, 97, of Wake Forest, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2020 at her home. She was born in Kennett Square, PA to the late Charles Barone and  Batista "Bessy" Matera Barone.. Gloria lived an incredible life devoted to her faith and family. She loved spending time with her family especially her great-grandchildren, playing cards with her friends, puzzling, and crocheting. She enjoyed a 25-year career with Abraham & Strauss department store...

 Wayne Boyd, 79, of Raleigh, passed away Sunday morning, November 1, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Joseph George Boyd and Ellie Conder Boyd on March 30, 1941. Wayne was the youngest of eleven siblings, with five sisters and five brothers. He spent his middle childhood and adolescence under the loving care of the Thompson Children’s Home in Charlotte where he had many additional “brothers and sisters” with whom he...

Margaret Ann Galiyas, 89, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania to the late John Popik and Anna Hanustak on November 15, 1930. Margie was a longtime member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish in her home of Pittsburgh, PA. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends and was always a thoughtful and considerate neighbor. She was lovely and kind, yet quick with a dry sense of humor. Margaret...

Helen Caudill Barranger, 98, formerly of Roanoke, VA passed away October 31, 2020.  Helen moved to Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC in 2015 to be closer to her family. Helen was born in Whitesburg, KY on May 25, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Reverend OV Caudill and Rachel Boyle Caudill. Helen was a lifelong member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. Her environmental dedication inspired her to co-found Roanoke’s Clean Valley Association. She was elected...

Richard Cary Pahnke, Sr., 69, of Wake Forest, passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1951 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Robert C. Pahnke and Maggie Blackburn Pahnke. A love for all things mechanic led “Rick” Pahnke into the field of private aviation, where he worked for more than 40 years as a pilot/aircraft mechanic and small business owner. His passion for airplanes was superseded only by his passion for Christian missions,...