Houston "Hugh" G. Curd Jr. passed away on October 1st, 2019 at his home in Wake Forest, NC. He was 88. He was born on September 20th, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland to Houston G. Curd, Sr. and Evelyn Curd (nee Robinette). He attended Wake Forest College where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and played on the freshman basketball team. His college career was interrupted while he served time in the Navy during the Korean War. He returned to Wake Forest where he...

Marie Louise Capparell, 83, formerly of Clark’s Summit, PA passed away September 30, 2019. Marie was raised in Shamokin, PA as part of a tight-knit family of three girls: Emily, Jean and Marie. The sisters were raised by loving parents, Sam and Theresa Lucifer, who instilled in the girls traditional, small-town values, like loyalty to friends and family, honesty and plain-speaking and a commitment to the Catholic Church and their Italian heritage. Marie also had a strong core that...

Iva Pearl Carpenter Newcomb, 75, of Wake Forest, passed away September 28, 2019 at William M. Dunlap Center for Caring. She was born on December 24, 1943, in Wake County to the late Zalph Carpenter and Ethel Sherron Carpenter. Mrs. Newcomb was a longtime member of New Light Baptist Church and retired from Burlington Mills after many years of service. She always had a love for children and after retiring she went to work with La Petite Academy in Rolesville. She was an incredibly strong woman...

Joleen Mary Buck, 71, of Wake Forest, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home. She was born in Medford, Wisconsin on November 27, 1947 to the late Terrence and Marcella Huther. Private services will be held by the family. Joleen graduated from Western Michigan University and Siena Heights University. She retired from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (The Upjohn Company) after 37 years of service. After retiring she began a career as a substitute teacher. Mrs. Buck loved crafts, knitting,...

Jo Ann Woodlief, the daughter of the late Reuben Myers and Joyce Herring Myers passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. As a born-again Christian, Jo Ann loved God and was a devoted Christian. She was a Charter member of Unity Baptist Church in Youngsville where she showed love to everyone that she met. The mountains of Tennessee and visiting Williamsburg, VA were two of her favorite places to visit, and she loved playing games on her computer in her spare time.  Jo Ann was a dedicated...

Bobby Lee Sauls, 84, of Wake Forest, passed away September 8, 2019 at William M. Dunlap Center for Caring. He was born on August 22, 1935, in Wake County to the late Wright Sauls, Sr. and Lomie Sykes Sauls. Mr. Sauls owned/operator of Bob’s Used Appliances for 50 years. Bob loved dancing, people and most importantly his family. His loving spirit will be greatly missed. NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE FUNERAL SERVICE LOCATION: A funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock, Thursday...

Jeremi Carter Harrison, 29, of Wake Forest, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 due to an accidental overdose. Jeremi was born in Guilford County, NC on March 8, 1990.  He was a 2007 graduate of Raleigh Charter High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language from North Carolina State University in 2011. Jeremi was recently accepted into law school at North Carolina Central School of Law and was currently the legal assistant for Harrison Law Firm where he...

Jennifer Lynn “Jenny” Atwell, 44, of Raleigh, passed away at Rex Hospital on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jenny was born in Wayne County, NC on October 6, 1974.  She was a graduate of Swansboro High School, and a 20-year employee Dine Brands Global (Applebee’s), serving as Manager of IT. Jenny will always be remembered for being unselfish in her love of life, family and friends – from her bright, shining smile that would lift your spirits, to her infectious laugh....

George Wilson Nichols, Jr, 54, of Wake Forest, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cumberland County on May 13, 1965.  George grew up in the Wake Forest Rolesville area.  Early on he had a passion for tinkering with cars, motors, radios and such taking things apart just to see how they worked. A few years after graduating from WFR High School, George enlisted in the US Army where he served our country in places like Korea and...

Elizabeth Irene "Libby" Davenport Neville, 72, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her home. She was born in Guilford County on August 14, 1946, to the late John Clayton Davenport and Irene Lashley Davenport. Mrs. Neville worked at area convenience stores over the years and touch a lot of peoples lives. Her three dogs meant the world to her. They were a big part of her life and brought her great comfort. She was an avid BINGO player and when she wasn’t playing bingo,...