Jun 28, 2025

Steven Grant Seaton, a beloved member of his family and community, was born on November 5, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home in Raleigh, NC, on June 28, 2025.

Steve was a gentle spirit, characterized by his kindness, warmth, and wisdom. He had a remarkable ability to hold space for everyone who crossed...

Jun 24, 2025

River Collins died on June 24th, 2025. He was 15 years old and a rising sophomore at Longleaf School of the Arts in Raleigh. He will be forever missed by his mother, Kerrith McDowell; his grandmother, Judith McDowell; and a large contingent of uncles, aunts, and cousins. River was a musician. He played baritone saxophone. He loved creating music videos...

Jun 24, 2025

Jet Vela Collins died on June 24 2025. Jet was 13 years old and a rising eighth grader at Garner Middle School in Garner, North Carolina. Jet leaves behind his devoted mother, Kerrith McDowell; his grandmother, Judith McDowell; and many loving uncles, aunts, and cousins who will miss him deeply. Jet was a shining star. He was an artistic and...

Jun 22, 2025

1 Better is a piece of dry bread where there is peace

Than a house full of feasting along with quarreling

2 A servant with insight will rule over a son who acts shamefully;

He will share in the inheritance as one of the brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But Jehovah is the examiner of hearts.

4 A...

Jun 22, 2025

Thomas Henry Ferguson, affectionately known as Tom, was born on November 30, 1950, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He passed away on June 22, 2025, in Chatham County, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, craftsmanship, and cherished memories.

Tom's career as a carpenter was marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence. He began his journey in the construction industry, where his passion...

Jun 13, 2025

Andrea Iliadis passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at Duke University Hospice, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 60 years old.

Andrea was born in Bocholt, Germany, and pursued her studies at the University of Münster, where she earned her Master’s degree in social pedagogics in 1987. Not long after, she moved to the United...

Jun 13, 2025

Barry Richard Groner of Carrboro, NC, died on June 13, 2025, after a brave and protracted battle with heart failure. He was 75 years old. Barry passed surrounded by his family, who tirelessly and attentively cared for him at home with hospice support.

Barry was born on January 10, 1950 into a Jewish family and grew up in New York City....

Jun 13, 2025

Byron (Byke) Brannon, of Durham, North Carolina, formerly from Hilliard, Ohio, passed away in the early morning hours of June 13th at Duke Family Pavilion Hospice House at the age of 68.

Born to Dr. Robert W. and Carol Brannon, Byron graduated from Upper Arlington high school in 1975 and later from Franklin University.  Byron spent his...

Jun 11, 2025

Lola Mae Gore Burgess of The Preserve Condo Community in Oak Island passed away on June 11th , 2025.

Lola was born at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport in 1940 to Ernest F. (Skeet) and Elena Barnhill (Red) Gore. A brother, Ernest Jr., predeceased her in 1948.

Lola graduated from Southport High School in 1958...

Jun 9, 2025

Daniel Lee Short, 77, passed peacefully on June 9, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in South Boston, Virginia. His life was characterized by a strong work ethic, deep love for his family, a silly sense of humor, his signature baseball cap, and a love for spending time at the beach. He will be missed dearly by his family.