Richard Charles Roquemore, 83, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday evening, September 28, 2022 at the William M. Dunlap Center for Caring. He was born in Forsyth, Georgia to the late William Charles Roquemore and Elizabeth Snow Roquemore.  Charles, “Charlie”, was quick-witted and with a strong spirit. He loved gardening and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and “my my my” to his two granddaughters. Most days he could be found...

Gertrude Rose Dahlinger, 89, of Wake Forest, formerly of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 25, 2022 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles and Helen Beogle Grimm. Gertrude grew up on Long Island NY and graduated from Baldwin high school in 1951 where she was Cheerleading Captain, Sports night Captain and participated in numerous other sports and activities. Upon graduation, she worked as a Paralegal in New...

Jessie Bullock Stallings, 87, of Raleigh, went home to be with the LORD Wednesday morning, September 14, 2022.  She was born November 18, 1934, in Franklin County, a daughter of the late James Monroe Bullock and Beatrice Williams Bullock.   Jessie was a faithful member and deaconess at Inwood Baptist Church and Pilot Baptist Church in Raleigh for many years.  She had a beautiful voice and sang in a trio spreading God’s love along with her mother and sister.  She...

Elaine Ann Watson Brock, 65, of Raleigh formerly of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away Thursday evening, September 8, 2022 at her home with her family. She was born in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late W. Ernest Watson and Mary Eloise Crumrine Watson. Elaine was a warm and caring woman who loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was friendly, easy to like and loved those close to her deeply.  Because of these traits she had a large network of friendships...

Ronald William Graves went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, September 4, 2022, after a long and bravely fought battle with septic shock and other complications following a liver transplant in May. Ron’s passion for life, his love for his family and his tenacious courage were evident until the very end when he passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord.  Ron was the youngest of five children born in Salina, Kansas to Rosa de Jesus Gutierrez and Army Staff Sgt. Westley Graves....

Anthony Lee “Tony” Faison, 49, of Wake Forest, passed away, on September 2, 2022 at Rex Hospital. He was born in Wake County on August 7, 1973. Tony was gifted with working in the auto interior industry and worked many years at East Coast Auto Interiors. He was a loving husband, father, son and his presence will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022 at the Faison home, 4245 Burlington...

William Robert “Bob” Mantiply, Jr., 85, of Wake Forest, passed away, on August 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 29, 1937. "Bob" enjoyed many years of Golf, Airplanes, Cars and Sailboats. Bob was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After getting his mechanical engineering degree from NC State he began working with IBM where he retired after many years of service. Friends may visit with the family...

Jason Bryant Perry, 38, of Wake Forest, passed away, on August 17, 2022 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Wake County on October 10, 1983 Jason was a beloved son, brother, uncle and father who loved being silly & making people laugh. He enjoyed working with his hands and he was indeed a jack of many trades. He loved going fishing, and hunting with his children, and was always down to crack open a cold one with his friends. Jason loved all of his...

Edith Blaschko Porrett, 65, of Wake Forest formerly of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Thursday morning, August 11, 2022 at Universal Healthcare/North Raleigh. She was born in Munich, Germany and was raised by her late parents Robert Dickon and Erna Blaschko Dickon.   Edie was loved dearly by family and friends. She could light up a room with her laugh and was always the life of the party. She had a varied career throughout her life from bartender to property...

Robert Milton Parrish, 88, of Raleigh, passed away Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022 at Rex Hospital. He was born in Johnston County to the late David Parrish and Bernie Whitley Parrish. Mr. Parrish was a 1952 graduate of Corinth-Holders High School. He co-owned & operated Arc Equipment(Welding Supply) for 15 years and retired from Peden Steel after 25 years of service. Friends may visit with the family from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday morning, August 12, 2022 at Clancy...