Bernice Coy Rochelle, 74, of Wake Forest, passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2020 at Litchford Falls Healthcare & Rehabilitation of Raleigh. He was born in Wake County to the late Everette Coy Rochelle and Bessie Tilley Rochelle. Mr. Rochelle worked for America Tobacco for many years before becoming owner/operator of Rochelle’s Construction & Electric. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed.   A funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock, Friday...

Jane Ellington Holmquist, 90, of Raleigh, passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2020 at Morningside of Raleigh. She was born in Wake County to the late Ralph & Juanita Franklin Ellington and was raised by her grandparents, Junius & Hattie Franklin. Jane was a homemaker, mama and nanny. She loved her cats, Angel 1 and Angel 2 and loved watching and feeding the squirrels on her deck. She was born on and lived on Jones Franklin Road most of her life. She loved telling the story of...

Brenda Bryant Joyner passed away at home in Youngsville, NC on Friday, July 3, 2020. Born August 10, 1948, she was the daughter of James Thomas Owens and Marjorie Land Owens. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, James Thomas Owens, Jr. Brenda is survived by her husband, E. Carroll Joyner, and her son, Bradford Bryant. She is loved by family and friends who remember her positive attitude and ability to face the most challenging circumstances without despair.  An outdoor...

Carol Niederhofer Kuryla, 76, of Wake Forest North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at William M. Dunlap Center for Caring (Transitions Hospice Home). She was born on January 30, 1944 in Cortland, New York to the late Laverne Niederhofer and Elizabeth Kahl Niederhofer. Carol was very dedicated to her faith, church, and patron saint, St. Mary. She became involved in Catholic Charities in the 1970's where she first began fostering children, touching the lives of many for over...

Mary Bordwell, 87, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday morning, June 11, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, New York to the late Erasimo Tarrielo and Rosalia Cappuccio Tarrielo. She worked as an Executive Secretary for GE, Raytheon and after 14 years with IBM retired. Mary was a special woman who loved the Lord and loved people. She never met a stranger and made lifelong friends wherever she lived. She had a love of Collies and even spent some time breeding and showing them. She had a love...

Deborah Lee McCandless, 49, of Rolesville, NC, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, Thursday morning, June 11, 2020 at her home. She was born October 19, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Danny and Carole Callahan. Deborah was the owner/operator and artist at Deborah’s Darlings. She had an artistic gift that she loved to share with others. Deborah lived her life quietly, with passion for God, her family, her friends & her craft. She loved her three children more than...

Kerry Michelle Kane, 41, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2020 in Fayetteville, NC. Kerry was born May 21, 1978 in Washington DC to the late Patricia Kane (n. Reilly) and Dennis Kane. She is survived by her father Dennis Kane and his wife Jody; sisters Shannon Smith, her husband Vic and daughter Reilly of Ashburn, VA; Kelsey Kane of Arlington, VA and Lauren Kane of Denver, CO; as well as a large extended family of loving aunts, uncles and cousins.    Kerry grew up in Sterling,...

Debra Edwards Barefoot, 67, of Bailey, passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County to the late Bobby Edwards and Mildred Davis Edwards. She was the former owner/operator of Barefoot Construction in Raleigh. Debra loved working in her yard and was very proud of her beautiful roses. Mrs. Barefoot was a devoted wife, mother and sister. Her presence will be missed by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. A private...

Brenda Lee Newcomb, 53, of Burlington formerly of Wake Forest, passed away Tuesday evening, May 12, 2020 at Cone Green Valley Medical Center. She was born on November 18, 1966, in Durham County to the late Buddy Lee Newcomb, Sr. and Iva Carpenter Newcomb. Brenda had a beautiful spirit and would spread joy no matter where she was. In 1977 she was the poster child for Easter Seals and participated in the Cerebral Palsy Telethon that same year to help raise funds for victims of CP and...

Robert Lee “Robbie” Strickland, Jr., 54, of Raleigh, passed away Saturday May 4, 2019. Services will be held at a later date. Robbie is survived by his mother, Shelvia Branch Strickland; sister, Jean Howard & husband Bailey of Smithfield nieces & nephews, Crystal Clark(Gabe), Michelle Rackley(Joey), Nicole Cooper(Josh), Chris Howard(Maria) and Britney Howard; ten great-nieces & great-nephews, Noah, Rhyan, & Holly Clark, Bayleigh & Cash Rackley, Andrew,...