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Shirley Brookshire Gray, a retired registered nurse, passed away in Raleigh on October 16, 2023. She was under Hospice Care and passed peacefully at Rex Hospital. Born on August 12, 1936, in the Kings Creek Community of Caldwell County, Shirley was the daughter of Bill and Mildred Brookshire, who preceded her in death. She married Eugene Gray in Banner Elk Presbyterian Church 65 years ago. After obtaining her nursing degree from Grace Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Morganton, she began her nursing career in Jefferson; raised her family and worked at Alleghany Memorial in Sparta for 21 years; and eventually moved to Lenoir to finish her career with Thompson Medical Center,...

Karoline Virginia Saunders, age 32, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born April 29, 1991, in Charlotte to Amy Elizabeth and Charles Otis Saunders, Jr. Karoline was a beloved daughter, sister, niece and friend. Karoline is survived by her parents; brother, Erickson Greene Saunders; grandfather, Charles Otis Saunders, Sr.; uncles, James Greene Saunders and Craig Richard Anderson; aunts, Virginia Anne Saunders and Julie Ann Anderson; cousins, Nathan Craig Anderson, Kelly Ann Anderson Bradley (married to Grant Michael Bradley), Louis Malcolm Saunders and Katherine Elizabeth Anne Saunders; and her adored cat, Pesto. Born in Charlotte, Karoline...

Colonel (Retired) James H. Hancock, Jr. (Jim), died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 26, 2023. He was 88 years old. Jim's overriding passion was to spend time with his children and grandchildren. This brought him his greatest joy. Jim had many interests, especially playing tennis, spending time with friends at his favorite coffee shops, reading, going to movies and numerous church activities. He loved his service as a Stephen Minister, reaching out in care to men who were hurting; his years as a discussion group leader in Bible Study Fellowship; and his countless ministries over the years at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Grace Community Church and White Memorial...

Florence Koch Hopkins (89), of Raleigh, NC and formerly of Shallotte, NC and Linwood, NJ passed away on Wednesday, August 16th at her home in Raleigh surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Camden, NJ on June 25, 1934, the daughter of Jacob L. and Miriam C. Koch. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by Robert M. Hopkins, Sr., her loving husband of 64 years. Florence and Bob have six children: Cynthia A. Hopkins of Aurora, CO;Robert M. Hopkins Jr. (Tracy) of Galloway, NJ; Patricia G. Hopkins of Raleigh, NC;Laura M. Mullins (James) of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Andrew K. Hopkins (Nancy) of Angier NC and Richard J. Hopkins, Sr. of Sellersville, PA. Grandchildren: Jakob (Julia) and Alexander...

Charles Werner Stiefel was born on October 30, 1950, in Catskill, NY to Werner K. Stiefel and Catherine Pierson Stiefel. He died peacefully of multiple illnesses on July 31, 2023, surrounded by family in Raleigh, NC. Charles ("Charlie," "Chas," "Buddy") grew up in Oak Hill, NY, built a home in Catskill, NY, thrived in Miami, FL, and retired to Raleigh. He was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Yale University (1972), and valedictorian of his class at Albany Law School (1975). He practiced law for several years before becoming a successful businessman. He was general counsel to and then ultimately helmed the world's largest privately held dermatology company, Stiefel Laboratories. His...

Mary Devins Demaree, 92 of Raleigh, NC died peacefully at home July 28, 2023. Mary was born November 15, 1930 in Owensboro, KY to the late Elizabeth and John Devins. She was an accomplished ballroom dancer and an avid bridge player. Mary enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Demaree, daughter Pam Demaree, siblings John Devins Jr, James Devins, Ruth Ellen Clark, George Devins, Richard Devins, Margaret Ann Gibson and Nancy Dunn. She is survived by her children Ed Demaree Jr. of Isle of Palms, SC, Tricia Dean of Shelbyville, TN, Cindy Whitaker of Raleigh, NC and Susan Demaree of Raleigh, NC. She is also...

Karen Carlsen "K.C." Mueller, age 78, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on June 18, 2023, from Alzheimer's Disease in Raleigh, North Carolina. K.C worked as a successful Real Estate Broker for 45 years. She volunteered in her community for many organizations such as the Plymouth Symphony League and the Woman's Club of Plymouth, and served for 8 years as a Plymouth Township Trustee. K.C is survived by her only daughter, Cynthia Mueller Hall, her three grandchildren, Abigail, Margaret, and Thomas, her sister, Sonia Carlsen Fedak, and son-in-law, Ruffin Hall. She is preceded in death by her father Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen and her mother Agnes Sorensen Carlsen. The funeral will be held...

Jason Dow Sheppard, 56, born in Raleigh, NC at Rex Hospital in 1966 passed away suddenly June 4, 2023. He had recently moved back to Raleigh from Greensboro, NC to be closer to his family. He is known by friends and family as the "good guy" who was always ready to pitch in to help when a friend or family member asked. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in Radio, Television, and Motion Picture Production, Jason lived life on his own terms after leaving a conventional career in management and IT. He built a rich network of friends and colleagues throughout central NC as a DJ and more recently, throughout the United States as a domain name investor. As a DJ, Jason could read the room and...

Jack, age 85 on June 1, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Voorhees, New Jersey, at the home of his daughter and son-in law, devoted husband of Marlene (nee Kauffman), loving father of Debra (Steven) Kagan, Mark (Pamela) Steele and Susan (Mike) Kaluhiokalani ; also survived by his grandchildren Heather (Dean) Kagan, Jeff Kagan, Sydney, Luke and Emily Steele, Sylvia and Sam Kaluhiokalani and his beloved sister Renee (James ) Walden. Graveside service in Philadelphia at a later date. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Mrs. Dorothy Jean (Johnson) Sizemore died in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 4, 2023 at the age of 90. Dorothy is survived by her four children: Sherry Sizemore (Daniel Gerstenhaber) of New Jersey, Cynthia Boyd (Tom) of Arkansas, Burlan Sizemore, III of Pennsylvania, and Rebecca Brandom (Fred) of Missouri; Eight grandchildren: Jessica Blomquist (Peter) of Arkansas, Isaac Boyd (Angie) of California, Joshua Boyd (Natalie) of Tennessee, Stephanie Gerstenhaber (Bill Capella), Brittany Gerstik (Kristin), both of New Jersey, Burlan "B.A." Sizemore, IV of Washington, Rachael Evans, Daniel Evans, both of North Carolina; And eleven great grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband,...

John Uzzell Karlawish, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. John was born in Goldsboro, NC and was raised in Raleigh, NC. John was a highly accomplished nationally ranked junior tennis player. He played at the collegiate level for both the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Richmond. John graduated from the University of Richmond and worked as a tennis professional at Hilton Head Island, Kiawah Island and Pawleys Island in South Carolina. Most recently, John was a member of the staff at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC where he is remembered for his passion in teaching and coaching junior players and his bright smile and gentle spirit. He was full of endless...

Drayton Heard III died on March 2, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was 82. Born on January 9,1941, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Helen Owsley and Drayton Heard, he spent his youth in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and summers in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. He attended Sewickley Academy, Philips Academy Andover and University of North Carolina. Married in1968 to the late Janet Mason Heard, they made their home in West Hartford, Connecticut and raised their two daughters. Drayton thrived in the world of commercial real estate, where he was well respected for his business knowledge, great interpersonal skills, and industry leadership. He retired to Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1998, enjoying any...

Mary Sue Knox September 27, 1953 - October 28, 2022 Raleigh, North Carolina - Mary Sue Knox, Sue, 69 of Raleigh, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Waynesboro, PA on September 27, 1953, Sue was the youngest child and only daughter of Mary Bigham and Frederick Knox. She graduated from St. Maria Goretti High School and continued on to receive a bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Sue worked as a supervisor for LabCorp for over 30 years. A woman of many passions and interests, she loved flowers, animals, and antiques. After retirement Sue enjoyed traveling, with trips to Europe, many visits to New...

Phillip Glenn Berry, 27 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his Nashville home. Phillip was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his adolescent years he spent the summers in Manteo, North Carolina at Pirate's Cove where he discovered his passion for the outdoors; spending his free time fishing, hunting, snowboarding or playing football. This passion only grew as he became an avid fisherman. In recent years, you could find Phillip on his friend Donnie's boat "Payload" fishing out of the Pirate's Cove Marina on any given weekend. He graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 2013. Those high school years were formative, not only...

Phillip Glenn Berry, 27 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his Nashville home. Phillip was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his adolescent years he spent the summers in Manteo, North Carolina at Pirate's Cove where he discovered his passion for the outdoors; spending his free time fishing, hunting, snowboarding or playing football. This passion only grew as he became an avid fisherman. In recent years, you could find Phillip on his friend Donnie's boat "Payload" fishing out of the Pirate's Cove Marina on any given weekend. He graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 2013. Those high school years were formative, not only...

"Raymond 'Ray' Paul Hock, Jr., 82, of Newport, NC went to meet Jesus on November 21, 2021. Ray was born in Richmond, VA on March 15, 1939, and was married to his loving wife, Linda Hock for 57 years. Please refer to https://brownwynneeastmillbrook.com for further information."

Thomas Austin Olander, 31, of Raleigh, NC, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at home where he lived with his mom and brother. Austin was born on October 26, 1990, in Raleigh, to Ralph Dean Olander and Karen (Magdebuger) Olander. At an early age, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In his ambition to study the ethics of artificial intelligence, he completed both a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at NCSU, and was currently enrolled in the Masters of Liberal Arts program. In 2017, Austin was selected as the outstanding Senior Student in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Austin previously attended Sanderson High School in...

David William Chadwell, Jr., 81, of Fuquay-Varina transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh, NC. David, native to Omaha, Nebraska, was born October 13, 1940, to the late David W. Chadwell, Sr, and Eva (Reis) Chadwell. David was a graduate of Westside High School, where he played football and baseball and fostered life-long friendships. From high school, David joined the Carpenter's Union in Omaha; his second career was Investigator, Douglas County Public Defender's Office. After retirement, David resided in Detroit Lakes, MN, before moving to Raleigh, North Carolina. David is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheila Kay (Waters),...

David William Chadwell, Jr., 81, of Fuquay-Varina transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh, NC. David, native to Omaha, Nebraska, was born October 13, 1940, to the late David W. Chadwell, Sr, and Eva (Reis) Chadwell. David was a graduate of Westside High School, where he played football and baseball and fostered life-long friendships. From high school, David joined the Carpenter's Union in Omaha; his second career was Investigator, Douglas County Public Defender's Office. After retirement, David resided in Detroit Lakes, MN, before moving to Raleigh, North Carolina. David is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheila Kay (Waters),...

Woodrow Wilson Brown, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. Woodrow was born August 20, 1931 in Mullins, SC the son of Belton Thomas Brown and Ethel Turbeville Brown and was one of eight children. Both parents died young, and Woodrow grew up in Crosswell Home for Children in Sumter, SC. After high school graduation he left Crosswell and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Following his military service, he graduated from Elon College in 1959 and enjoyed a long career in pharmaceutical sales. He was a faithful member and elder of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, NC. He's spent the past 16...

Kenneth Baxter Brown, 75, of Raleigh passed away peacefully November 14 after a short but brave fight with ALS. Ken was born in 1946 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to John and Belva Brown. He spent his childhood exploring the farm and forest lands of Stone County and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Ole Miss, where he also found his wife of 52 years, Linda. He remained a devoted Rebels fan all his life. Ken worked at IBM for 35 years. He worked on the Apollo Space Program in Huntsville, Alabama and Gaithersburg, Maryland and as an engineer and manager in Charlotte, NC. He won a prestigious award for his work on the IBM ProPrinter. He was known as a...